On Tuesday, Apple introduced a new MacBook Air. The update brings a Retina display with over 4 million pixels of resolution to the product for the first time.
Apple unveils new MacBook Air with Retina display, Touch ID, and more
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New regulatory filings show four new Macs could soon be announced [u]
Indeed, it looks like new Macs are arriving next week. New regulatory filings with the Eurasian Economic Commission show Apple is requesting permission to sell at least four new Macs in the region. Of these, three are desktop computers, while the other is a laptop.
First new iPad mini since 2015 could arrive soon, but maybe not next week
Now, things are getting interesting. For months, the rumor mill has suggested Apple’s prepping two new iPad Pro models for this year. Today, Oct. 23, respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the first new iPad mini in three years could also be announced soon.
Apple sends out invites for October 30 event: “There’s more in the making”
On Thursday, Apple began sending out invitations for its second press event in as many months. The "There's More in the Making" event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Howard Gilman Opera House in New York City. The event begins at 10 a.m. EDT.
The new products Apple could announce this month
For those patiently awaiting the arrival of a new iPad Pro or next-generation Mac, the first nine months of 2018 have been disappointing. Except for the lightly updated MacBook Pro announced in July, Apple hasn't released any new products in either lineup this year. That could soon change, however.
Apple extends hardware support for mid-2012 MacBook Air models by two years
Back in February, Apple implemented a pilot program in the United States and Turkey that expanded the time specific legacy products would remain eligible for hardware service. The company is now offering that service to other products, this time worldwide, according to MacRumors.
Twelve South adds a second USB port to its versatile PlugBug World universal charger
PlugBug World, Twelve South's versatile hybrid charger for your Mac, iPhone, iPad and other USB-charged devices that connects to any MacBook brick or Apple's USB wall charger, is getting even better. Today, the premium Apple accessory maker announced PlugBug Duo, a cool update to the charming red plug that brings an additional 12-watt USB port for charging.
Bloomberg: big changes coming to MacBook Air, Mac mini this year
In what could prove to be an interesting move, Apple’s expected to refresh the Mac mini as a pro device. At the same time, the company is likely to offer a new low-cost laptop that has much thinner bezels around the screen than the current MacBook Air which it would replace, according to Bloomberg.
Quanta expected to fill Apple’s ‘inexpensive notebook’ orders this fall
Taiwanese manufacturer Quanta has been tasked with filling orders for Apple's new "inexpensive notebooks," according to DigiTimes. Previous reports have said one or more of these models could arrive this fall.
2018 MacBook Air could use Intel’s Kaby Lake processors
The 2018 MacBook Air is expected to use Intel's Kaby Lake processors that were first introduced in 2017. The decision to use the year-old processors comes as Intel's faster Whiskey Lake processor isn't expected to be ready in time for a Fall release, according to Taiwan's Economic Daily News.
Report: Cheaper HomePod and MacBook Air coming this year; New iPad to sport Face ID
A new report by Economic Daily predicts Apple will have a lower-priced HomePod in its lineup later this year as well as a more affordable MacBook Air.
KGI predicts a more affordable MacBook Air
Some people have suspected that Apple's MacBook Air notebook family is being slowly but surely phased out because in the past few years the company has shown little interest in refreshing the Air models beyond modest CPU, GPU and storage upgrades.