Apple ‘investigating’ widespread MacBook Pro MagSafe charging issues
The MacBook Pro has a really long battery life, but eventually you need to charge it. But for some owners of the newest MacBook Pro, that isn’t possible. Several users on Reddit have posted that the laptop fails to charge properly when connected to the 140W MagSafe power adapter. The issue is apparently limited to the 16-inch…
Apple silicon roadmap reveals plans for Mac Pro, MacBook Air
Apple Silicon — Some future Mac chips will have two dies instead of one. Samuel Axon - 11/5/2021, 9:29 PM Enlarge / The M1 SoC die compared to M1 Pro and M1 Max.Apple Apple has already finalized the second generation of Mac processors, and the third generation is expected to be made with a new…
The M1 MacBook’s crippling memory leaks might finally have Apple’s attention
Update 11/7: Since I wrote this column, several Macworld readers have reached out with similar issues on M1 MacBooks. Some readers have had luck with disabling extensions and other have suggested it’s related to Webkit. There are also lengthy Hacker News and Reddit threads with users recounting their experiences. For the past 10 months, I’ve…
Apple executives defend lack of Face ID on the MacBook Pro
Apple’s MacBook Pro line is finally back on track. After years of questionable design decisions, Apple’s new MacBook Pro models finally gave professional users a reason to get excited. With its new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, Apple mercifully killed the Touch Bar, an idea that was always more intriguing in theory than in practice.…
2021 MacBook Pro review roundup: Did Apple screw it up?
Can you imagine what the reviews would look like if Apple made a MacBook Pro with all the ports users wanted, but none of the processing power or software to back it up? Lucky for the masses, that’s not what happened – or at least that’s what the first reviews suggest. Still, the starting price…
Will Apple’s Mini LED MacBook Pros avoid the iPad Pro’s downsides?
When Apple announced the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Mini LED backlighting earlier this year, I knew it was time to upgrade from my 2018 model. And I wasn’t disappointed. The improved brightness (especially when watching movies in HDR) and superior contrast have made the purchase worthwhile — even if iPadOS continues to underwhelm and disappoint…
5 ways Apple will radically transform the MacBook Air next year
It’s been over a year since the M1 MacBook Air made its impressive debut, and it’s still as great of a laptop as it was back then. But for all of the incredible advantages Apple silicon afforded, Apple didn’t really change much about the MacBook Air. But reports say that’s going to change. Apple is…
Apple reportedly working on a fix for MacBook Pro SD card bug
IDG One of the main selling points of the new MacBook Pro—other than the ridiculously fast processors—is the abundance of ports, including the return of the on-board SD card reader. But according to early users, it’s not working as well as it should. As reported by Macrumors, several MacBook Pro users are reporting “super flakey…
Apple’s upcoming macOS 12.1 update will fix the MacBook Pro’s notch and menu bar issues
Apple’s upcoming macOS 12.1 update will fix some odd interactions between its new MacBook Pros’ notched displays and menu bar apps, which should no longer be blocked behind the notch, according to MacRumors. Previously, some users had reported issues where menu bar icons could end up getting pushed behind the notch in the event that…
Apple investigates Indian iPhone plant after workers strike following mass food poisoning
Apple is sending independent auditors to investigate an iPhone assembly facility in India, after poor working and living conditions at the plant prompted workers to go on strike. The facility in southern India is operated by longtime Apple partner Foxconn. An investigation by Reuters found that women working at the plant were laboring in extremely…