MacBook Air
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Future Retina Macs
In early May I wrote about how Apple was going to make use of Intel’s latest processors in this years generation of Macs. At the time no Macs had been updated during 2012 and the iMac amongst others was looking long in the tooth, although…
Apple Refreshes Notebooks, Desktops Lag Behind
In a demonstration of just how much more important notebooks are to Apple the company today took to the stage at WWDC to refresh all of their portable Macs. Apple gave the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air a minor speed bump as well as releasing…
Ivy Bridge Macs
As the fifth month of the year continues to progress the time is nearing for Apple to release a flurry of new Macs. Unlike the days of IBM’s PowerPC CPU architecture it’s now relatively easy to pinpoint when and what Macs are going to get…
Battery Is Charged
There has been a lot of talk about batteries and power usage recently. It was all kicked off by the announcement and subsequent release of the third-generation iPad. When the iPad was originally released in 2010 many, including myself, were amazed that the iPad had…
MacBook Air Receives Update, MacBook Discontinued
Apple has alongside the release of OS X Lion also updated the MacBook Air and subsequently removed the polycarbonate MacBook from sale. Packing brand new Intel processors, Thunderbolt connectivity and a backlit keyboard the latest MacBook Air is said to pack "twice the performance of…
Updated MacBook Airs to Drop Alongside Lion on Wednesday
Despite stepping right on the heels of Apple's third fiscal quarter results it is looking increasingly likely that Apple will unveil the long-rumoured MacBook Air update alongside OS X Lion this coming Wednesday. AppleInsider cites "people with proven track records" who point towards the two…
MacBook Air Refresh Nears
The week has kicked off with reports that Best Buy has suspended the ordering of MacBook Airs from its online store. All MacBook Air models on the Best Buy site are now listed as "Not Available for Shipping", Apple's online store still lists the notebooks…
MacBook Air Supplies Restricted, Refresh Expected Soon
In mid-May it was rumoured that Apple was preparing to recieve shipments of ThunderBolt equipped MacBook Airs for release in June or July, both CNET and DigiTimes indicated from their sources that the units would begin filling the supply chain “in late May”.
Thunderbolt MacBook Airs Rumoured for June or July Release
Apple is said to be preparing to receive shipments of brand new Thunderbolt equipped MacBook Airs for release in either June or July. The MacBook Air models which are also said to include Intel's Sandy Bridge processors will reportedly begin filling the supply chain "in…
Software Update Addresses MacBook Air System Hanging
Apple has released a software update for the 13-inch MacBook Air (Late 2010) that addresses an issue with the system freezing when iTunes is in use. Mac OS X v10.6.7 Supplemental Update for 13" MacBook Air (Late 2010) - 461KB This update addresses an issue…
Apple Shows Interest in 3G Equipped Notebooks
Apple has recently begun surveying MacBook Air owners on how and where they would use a 3G connection. The survey spotted by AppleInsider is an unusual tact for a company that almost always does internal research. The survey questions are wide ranging and touches on…
MacBook Air Update Addresses Wake Issues
Apple has issued a firmware update for the latest MacBook Air which address issues with waking from sleep. The update which weighs in at just 1.98MB is recommended for late 2010 11- and 13-inch MacBook Air models. MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.0 - 1.98MB…
'Back to the Mac' Event Available to Watch
Today's 'Back to the Mac' special event hosted by Apple in Cupertino is now available to stream and download. The special event which lasted 1 hour 30 minutes saw the first preview of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion which marks the eight major iteration of…
MacBook Air Gets Thinner Now with 11.6-inch Model
During today's 'Back to the Mac' special event Apple unveiled two brand new models of MacBook Air . The original 13.3-inch MacBook Air has been redesigned with an even thinner enclosure and is now accompanied by a smaller 11.6-inch brother. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch…
Rumour Roundup: 'Back to the Mac' Special Event
When Apple sent out invites last week it became clear what the focus of this special event was; with the title “Back to the Mac” it seems clear that Apple wishes to move away from the focus on iOS and iPods to return to the…
MacBook Air Update Expected
It is being rumoured that the MacBook Air could see an update as soon as tomorrow . Macworld.com.au is citing a "well placed source" who has identified at least one new model number as MC516LL/A K87 BETTER BTR-USA. Australian Macworld says that there are "several…
Apple Looks Set to Focus on Notebook Range
If rumours are correct it looks like Apple will release a whole new line of notebooks later this month. The rumour from the Taiwan-based Apple Daily suggests that Apple will release new notebooks later this month whilst offering some specific details of updates. Rumours of…
MacBook Air Firmware Update Adds Support for Replacement Batteries
MacBook Air SMC Firmware Update 1.2 - 623KB This SMC firmware update adds compatibility for the latest service replacement batteries.
Gallery: WWDC 2009 Keynote
A selection of photos from today's WWDC 2009 keynote presentation where Apple executives Phil Schiller, Bertrand Serlet and Scott Forstall introduced and demonstrated multiple products. Today's announcements included the introduction of the iPhone 3GS available on June 19, a new iPhone price-point and a preview…
Apple Updates Entire Notebook Line, Lowers Pricing
Apple today updated the aluminum unibody MacBook Pro line to include 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch models featuring Apple’s innovative built-in battery for up to 40 percent longer battery life. Each MacBook Pro includes an LED-backlit display with greater color intensity, the innovative glass Multi-Touch trackpad…