Apple fixes macOS Monterey flaw that bricked some T2 Macs
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Apple fixes bug that caused macOS Monterey update to brick some Apple T2 Macs
hit the bricks — T2 bug "prevented a very small number of users from booting" after updating. Andrew Cunningham - 11/5/2021, 8:08 PM Enlarge / A MacBook Pro running macOS Monterey.Apple Apple has fixed a Mac firmware bug that had bricked some users' Macs after they installed the macOS Monterey update, according to Apple reporter…
Apple’s new macOS Monterey update is reportedly bricking older Macs
Apple’s latest software updates have seemingly been introducing just as many problems as features. iOS 15 launched with a bunch of frustrating bugs, from CarPlay not working to pictures disappearing from the Photos app. Unfortunately, users are now running into equally annoying issues on macOS Monterey. Dozens of Mac users claim that macOS Monterey is…
What is MagSafe? MacBook Pro gets Apple’s magnetic charger (again)
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Apple’s new YouTube video is packed with great iPhone tips and tricks
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Apple’s digital ID should make traveling a breeze for iPhone users
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Apple Music Voice is a small step toward an iPhone-less future
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iOS 15.2—How To Use Apple’s Brilliant New iPhone Privacy Feature
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Apple reportedly wants to make its own wireless chips for the iPhone
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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…