Now that they’re free, operating system updates are often just as much about fixing the underlying plumbing of a device as they are about adding new and notable features. That’s largely the case with MacOS 10.13, otherwise known as High Sierra. For the most part, don’t expect jaw-dropping changes or totally new interfaces. Instead, you …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. We knew Apple CEO Tim Cook was keenly interested in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). But earlier this month, Apple finally — and openly — revealed its plans to the world. Apple dedicated a significant portion of its Worldwide Developers Conference …
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In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Macintosh, Apple has added a special “Happy Birthday, Mac” section to its App Store. The section offers quick links to Apple’s App offerings, such as OS X, iPhoto and iLife programs, and its Pro suites like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro X. In addition, it offers a selection of popular “Amazing …
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If you’ve been champing at the bit waiting to buy a new iMac but waiting for Apple to update the components of the once cutting-edge but now tired old model, then most of the iMac 2017 updates really were worth waiting for: the 27-inch model, at least, is deffinitely a 2017 system inside and out. Here’s a breakout and analysis of the …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple announced new MacBooks and its new MacOS High Sierra software at WWDC 2017 on Monday, but neglected to mention it has added AppleCare+ protection for Macs. (There was a lot to get through, to be fair.) Previously, it offered AppleCare (no plus) for Macs …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Virtual Reality. Steam. Unity. Unreal. External graphics. They’re not words you’d usually expect Apple to utter during the Mac portion of a press conference — the company has all but ignored desktop gaming for years. But it just announced it will natively support …
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Watch CNET Live on Livestream | YouTube | Periscope Listen to CNET’s audio replay of WWDC 2017 Your browser does not support the audio element. Now playing: Watch this: CNET’s live coverage from WWDC 2017 (replay) 42:38 WWDC Show Notes: 12 top tricks iOS 11 will bring to your iPhone, iPad Apple already controls your life, now HomePod wants your …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Now playing: Watch this: New iMac, iMac Pro designed with crisper displays, more… 1:28 Apple’s iMac computers are getting an internal upgrade boosting processing power and display quality. They’ll include a 7th generation Intel core processor known as Kaby Lake clocked between 4.2 …
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Apple‘s 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros and skinny MacBooks have been given an update, featuring more powerful processors. There’s a new entry-level 13-inch Pro configuration too, which starts at a lower price of £1,249. All the new models will be available to buy in the UK on Wednesday, 7 June. The 13-inch Pro models pack Intel‘s latest “Kaby Lake” processors, …
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Remember the Mac Pro? You’d be forgiven if you didn’t. The little cylindrical desktop powerhouse hasn’t gotten an update in more than three years, but Apple confirmed that a new one is coming in 2018. In the meantime, the company bumped the specifications on its current Mac Pro lineup and confirmed that it would be refreshing its iMac this year. …
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