BlackMagic yesterday released a new firmware update for users of its external GPUs which brings compatibility with Apple's new Pro Display XD 6K monitor to unsupported Macs.
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Jumanji studio talks up Mac Pro, Pro Display XDR for visual effects work
Lunar Animation - the British company behind the visual effects in the end credits of the new film Jumanji: The Next Level - has provided an inside look at how the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR factored into their production, and how they netted some big performance and usability improvements over the iMac Pro they started with.
Editor’s Desk: Inside the new Mac Pro, Apple’s new smart home alliance
Apple news making the editor's desk this week include first impressions of Apple's new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR, Apple's joint effort with Amazon, Google and others to solve smart home interoperability issues, and our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide.
Apple’s Pro Display XDR works with the iPad Pro and 2015 MacBook
The Apple-branded Pro Display XDR is an impressive standalone monitor, powerful in its own right and feature rich. So there has been some speculation about which devices, if connected to the accessory, would actually work.
Editor’s Desk: Screen Time problems, Mac Pro price, Apple Card mixed message
This week's Editor's Desk spotlights the unfortunate problem with iOS 13.3's new Screen Time communication limits option, the controversy over the high price of the new Mac Pro, and Apple's mixed holiday message on spending.
iMac Pro can drive Apple’s new Pro Display XDR monitor, but at a lower 5K resolution
Apple's new Pro Display XDR monitor has been confirmed to work with the company's iMac Pro all-in-one desktop, but at a lower 5K resolution rather than its native 6K resolution.
Roundup: 2019 Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR support resources from Apple
Apple's third-generation Mac Pro workstation went on sale on December 10, 2019 alongside the new Pro Display XDR external monitor. Following the launches, Apple posted a series of support articles highlighting topics like upgrades, component replacements and other features.
Apple Pro Display XDR with nano-texture glass requires special cleaning cloth
The nano-etched version of Apple's Pro Display XDR requires a special cleaning cloth that only comes from Apple, according to a newly-published Apple support document.
Mac Pro price breakdown: All the build-to-order options
Apple began accepting orders Tuesday for the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR. The base model of the Mac Pro alone is $5,999, making it Apple's highest-priced base model Mac to date. If you max out all Mac Pro options and add the $4,999 Pro Display XDR you'll end up spending ten times that, though. Let's have a look at how Apple has priced the various options on the Mac Pro.
The new Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR monitor go on sale
Apple today began accepting orders for its modular Mac Pro along with the new Pro Display XDR. The Mac Pro is priced starting $5,999 or $6,499 in rack mount form. The 32-inch Pro Display XDR, aimed at studios that would otherwise use high-end reference monitors, is priced at $4,999, with another $999 for an adjustable aluminum base. Configure to order options can send the Mac Pro into the stratosphere, priced at more than $52,000. Availability depends on configuration, but Apple's early projections showed that while some Mac Pros will ship in time for Christmas, some buyers will probably be waiting until the end of December or early January before their custom configurations arrive.
The new Mac Pro is here, but do you need one?
Apple begins accepting orders for the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR today. With prices starting at $5,999, the Mac Pro is the most expensive base model Mac in Apple's lineup. For another $4,999, the Pro Display XDR is equally dear (with another $999 needed for the display's custom stand). Are they worth the high price tags?
16-inch MacBook Pro lets you connect up to four 4K displays or two 6K displays
According to the official technical specifications for Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro computer, creative professionals can connect up to four 4K displays or two 6K displays simultaneously using the four Thunderbolt 3 ports on their notebook.