But that shouldn't stop you from buying one. Apple’s M2 is here…or it will be shortly, when the 13-inch MacBook begins shipping on June 24. As expected, the M2 is a nice upgrade over the M1, but not revolutionary. There are improvements in every part of the system-on-chip; the CPU, GPU, memory system, Neural Engine,…
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How Apple is making its many devices more alike than ever
Apple isn't simply trying to look to what's next, but to fix what's come before and level the playing field across all its platforms. There’s this somewhat odd sentiment among some parts of the Mac community that the best release of the platform’s software ever was Snow Leopard. Yes, that’s right: 2009’s Mac OS X…
5 reasons to buy a MacBook over a desktop Mac
A fancy new Mac Studio may be the attractive option, but a MacBook has benefits too. Whether you’re making the jump into the Apple ecosystem or updating from an older machine, picking up a new Mac can be a great way to supercharge your productivity. How do you decide which type of Mac is right…
The M1 era is over but Apple silicon mysteries still remain
The M2 processor will mark the next stage in the transition. But what will it bring? The launch of the Mac Studio was a big moment for Apple. After years of preparation, that launch marked an important milestone in the Mac’s journey. Apple exec John Ternus’s declaration that the M1 chip family is complete marks…
Apple execs go behind-the-scenes on making Universal Control and Shortcuts on Mac
On the latest episode of AppStories podcast by John Voorhees and Federico Viticci, they talk with Apple’s Vivek Bhardwaj about the creation of Universal Control as well as Shortcuts on Mac, which both arrived with iPadOS 15 and macOS 12 Monterey. For Bhardwaj, he explains that he works both with the iPad Pro and the…
Apple’s old tech and recycled ideas have worn out their welcome
The company's tendency to recycle its tech may not always be for the best. Recycling is good. Just ask Apple. After the company was repeatedly called out by Greenpeace for poor performance on environmental issues, it began a process to detail all the ways it was being green, including that now familiar slide that appears…
How the new Mac Studio fills a crucial gap in Apple’s desktop lineup
Apple's Mac Studio slots into an under serviced user-base. Here's how the new computer fills a gap that Apple's had in its product lineup for 15 years. This new headless Mac — one that lacks a built-in display — joins an increasingly powerful Mac lineup. Here's why we think it was a necessary addition and why we're…
Mac mini, iMac, Mac Studio — Which desktop Mac to buy at any price point
What desktop Mac you buy is an incredibly personal decision, driven by workflow as much as it is by financial considerations. Fortunately, there are wide varieties of machines you can buy at any price point. Here's how to pick. Apple is most of the way through replacing its entire range of Macs with Apple Silicon models, away…
How the UltraFused M1 Ultra alters the Apple silicon roadmap
Apple's newest chip changes everything. When Apple released the M1 chip at the end of 2020, we were blown away by the speed improvements over its Intel predecessors. A year later Apple did it again with the M1 Pro and M1 Max, and then in March 2022, Apple revealed the M1 Ultra, filling out the M1 chip lineup. Here’s how…
macOS Monterey superguide: Everything you need to know about the Mac operating system
The latest version of the Mac operating system is called macOS Monterey. Version 12 was introduced at WWDC21 and is now available to the general public. This page collects all our major articles about macOS Monterey: FAQs and feature guides, how-tos, tips, updates, and news. It’s your one-stop-shop for all the macOS Monterey-related content on…

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