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A team of former Apple, Beats, and Uber employees are bringing a new 4K webcam to market that is being billed as “the first professional webcam.” Along with what looks like superior picture quality, the new device, named the Opal C1 includes a premium build, noise-canceling, beamforming microphones, plug-and-play macOS support via the exclusive Mac app, pro tools, and much more. more… The post...

Although the current generation Mac Pro is not an Apple Silicon machine, it is an extremely powerful computer that can be used for a number of heavy tasks such as rendering and running virtual machines. Even so, VMWare recently announced that it will not include Intel Mac Pro support to its ESXi hypervisor platform. more… The post VMWare’s ESXi hypervisor won’t be compatible with...

Early last year, Apple applied for a patent for a curved glass iMac design, with one of the illustrations also suggesting the same design could be used for a display and dock for a MacBook. That patent has today been granted … more… The post Apple granted patent for curved glass iMac, and display with MacBook dock appeared first on 9to5Mac.

The Mac App Store is not as old as the iOS App Store, but it has been around for a long time — since 2010, to be specific. However, while the iOS App Store has become a huge success, new research shows that developers are becoming less interested in releasing new apps on the Mac App Store. more… The post Research shows developers are...

Microsoft announced Windows 11 earlier this year, which has a number of restrictions when it comes to running on some older hardware — or even Macs. However, the company today confirmed some changes in CPU requirements for Windows 11, but Mac support remains uncertain. more… The post Microsoft changes CPU requirements to install Windows 11, Mac support remains unclear appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Yahoo is out with its latest update for its Mail app for iPhone and iPad this week and the release brings the handy addition of M1 Mac support for a seamless and speedy experience. more… The post Yahoo Mail brings its iPad app to M1-powered Macs with latest update appeared first on 9to5Mac.

New data from Canalys today shows that while PC shipments in the United States were up 17% last quarter, Apple saw a 3% decline in shipments compared to the same quarter last year. Apple was the only major PC vendor to post negative growth, and Canalys attributes that to iPad demand falling off. more… The post Canalys: Mac shipments up 24% thanks to M1...

The latest data from Canalys estimates that Q2 2021 iPad shipments in Western Europe grew by a massive 73% year-on-year. Canalys says that this is partly explained by the popularity of the M1-powered iPad Pro models, but that a second factor proved key during the pandemic … more… The post Q2 2021 iPad shipments in Western Europe up 73%; Mac up 11% appeared first...

A leaker with a good track record says that the upcoming Apple Silicon 14-inch MacBook Pro CPU will be identical to that of the 16-inch MacBook Pro. This would represent a significant shift from Intel Macs, where Apple had reserved the fastest processors for the larger machines … more… The post 14-inch MacBook Pro CPU will be identical to 16-inch; price will reflect this,...

DaVinci Resolve officially launched M1 Mac compatibility back in March and today the latest update is out. Blackmagic Design says it unlocks more major breakthroughs including 3x faster performance, 30% longer battery life on M1 MacBooks, and 65% faster render times. more… The post DaVinci Resolve update brings 3x faster M1 Mac performance along with 30% longer battery life appeared first on 9to5Mac.

NordVPN is another app that is now running natively on the new M1 Macs. Version 6.6.1 for macOS brings a full-fledged performance and overall improved experience. more… The post NordVPN updated to run natively on M1 Macs appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Whether you just need to take the occasional screenshot on Mac, are a power user with an advanced workflow, or somewhere in-between, follow along for how to screenshot on Mac with the free built-in macOS tools or with third-party software. We’ll look at keyboard shortcuts, tips and tricks, advanced options, and customizations. more… The post How to screenshot on Mac: Tips and tricks from...

Apple has a number of new financing programs in the works to make shopping easier, and the first of those two efforts are now live. Qualifying Apple customers in Canada can now finance iPhone, iPad, and Mac purchases over 12 or 24 months with 0% APR. more… The post Apple financing partnership with Affirm for iPhone, iPad, and Mac sales goes live in Canada...

If you’re waiting impatiently for the upcoming M1X-powered MacBook Pro machines, a new supply-chain report says that 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro production is now underway. There’s still no certainty as to when the new machines will go on sale, however … more… The post 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro production underway, say supply chain sources appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Realmac is out today with early access for its major update coming to Squash. Version 3 was totally rewritten with Swift and includes a beautiful new UI to quickly batch resize, compress, watermark, rename images, apply effects, and much more. Update 8/3: Squash 3 for Mac has now left beta and has officially launched. more… The post Squash 3 for Mac is a powerful...

One important detail we mentioned in the main piece is worth highlighting: the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID only works with Apple Silicon Macs … more… The post PSA: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID only works with M1 Macs appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Slimmer chips could enable Apple to increase the size of battery fitted in iPhones and other devices, without affecting the overall dimensions. A supply-chain report indicates that Apple will be increasing its use of a technology the company referenced in a patent last month … more… The post Slimmer chips could boost iPhone battery size from 2023 appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Future Macs will benefit from Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth of 80Gbps, according to a photo accidentally tweeted by an Intel exec. This isn’t a complete surprise – Intel’s director of I/O said back in March that the company was expecting to roughly double the 40Gbps speed of Thunderbolt 4 – but this has seemingly now been confirmed … more… The post Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth will...

There have been multiple reports of M1 MacBook screen cracks occurring during normal usage of the machines, with both the M1 MacBook Air and M1 MacBook Pro affected. In some cases, Apple has repaired or replaced the machines free of charge, while most other users have been charged … more… The post Reports of M1 MacBook screen cracks occurring during normal usage appeared first...

Doppler for iPhone has become a popular choice for those who prefer to own their music and want support for almost any format including hi-res options like FLAC. Now after teasing a dedicated Mac release back in June, Doppler for Mac is now available. more… The post Popular Doppler HiFi music player launches for Mac with tight iOS integration appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Yesterday saw record AAPL Q3 earnings, dramatically beating analyst expectations, and Jason Snell has once again turned all the key numbers into beautifully easy-to-digest color charts. Heading up the charts (above) is a breakdown of where that $81B revenue came from, with almost exactly half of it from iPhone … more… The post Here are the AAPL Q3 earnings in colorful chart form from...

While some Apple products are repaired directly in Apple Stores, Apple contracts many of its Mac repairs to third-party providers, including CSAT Solutions based in Houston, Texas. A new report today from Insider today sheds light on what workers describe as a “sweatshop”-like conditions inside the Houston facility, with 13-hour days, broken air conditioning, and unrealistic expectations. more… The post Report details ‘sweatshop’ working...

Following a new landing page on its website earlier this spring called “Why Mac,” Apple has launched a similar webpage making the case for why Macs are the best choice for businesses. From lower costs in the long run, the new M1 chip, long battery life, security, IT flexibility, and a reported 336% ROI, here’s Apple’s pitch for businesses of all sizes. more… The...

In his Power On newsletter this Sunday, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman believes Apple will bring Face ID to the Mac within a ‘couple of years.” Gurman notes that even the iPhone SE and non-Pro iPads could receive Face ID. The only reason Apple isn’t doing so right now is to cut costs while still offering security. more… The post Gurman: Face ID coming to Macs,...

XLoader malware has now migrated from Windows machines to attack Macs too. An evolution of the malware known as Formbook, it lets an attacker log keystrokes, take screenshots, and access other private information. Worryingly, the malware is sold on the dark web for $49, enabling anyone to deploy it against both Windows and Mac users … more… The post XLoader malware infects Macs now;...

In today’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg Mark Gurman discusses the availability of the new MacBook Pro with miniLED display, expected to be announced from September to November. Head below for the full details. more… The post Gurman: MacBook Pro with miniLED display coming between September-November appeared first on 9to5Mac.

After IDC posted its own estimate of Mac market share at 7.4%, Gartner has now weighed in with its own number. The market intelligence firm doesn’t include Chromebooks in its definition of PCs, so paints a more optimistic picture, giving Apple 8.5% of the PC market. That definition also means that Mac market share increased rather than decreased … more… The post Excluding Chromebooks...

Apple today released a new advertisement specifically for Canadians. The “Made in Canada” video, which is part of the “Behind the Mac” campaign, highlights multiple artists from Canada, including Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Shawn Mendes. more… The post New ‘Behind the Mac’ ad highlights multiple artists from Canada appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Apple and Samsung laptops are leading global growth in the notebook computer sector, according to a new TrendForce report. It says that laptop sales grew by almost 26% last year, and are set for a further 15% boost this year … more… The post Apple and Samsung laptops leading global growth, says Trendforce appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Apple’s new line of M1 Macs, but as we approach one year since these first computers were unveiled, what else are you looking forward to the most in your next MacBook? Head below to let us know in a poll… more… The post Poll: What’s the feature you’re looking forward to the most in your next MacBook? appeared first on 9to5Mac.

After years of customers complaining, it appears that Apple has finally listened to and, from now on, all the new Macs will feature a 1080p FaceTime camera, which means the redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros and all other Macs launched by the company will feature a better camera. more… The post Leaker claims all future Macs will feature a 1080p camera appeared first...

After bringing Windows 10 support to the M1 Macs, Parallels confirmed it’s working to bring Windows 11 compatibility to macOS. This comes just a week after Microsoft unveiled Windows 11 to the public with an all-new design. more… The post Parallels to bring Windows 11 to Macs appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Popular Mac mail app Spark is out today with a useful new feature for teams – Shared Inboxes. It allows multiple people to access the same Gmail or Google Workplace inbox, assign tasks, set deadlines, see progress, and more. more… The post Spark mail app for Mac gets Shared Inboxes for improved team collaboration appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Released in 2011 and 2012, Mac OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion were the last paid software updates for the Mac. Ten years ago, users needed to pay Apple $19.99 for the latest version of its OS X, and now you can finally download these two for free. more… The post Apple finally lets users download Mac OS X Lion and Mountain...

It took a few months, but Linux has now received support for M1 Macs with Linux Kernel 5.13. This comes after several months of testing, including its Release Candidate version first being announced more than a month ago. more… The post Linux Kernel 5.13 officially launches with support for M1 Macs appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Mac sales in India more than tripled year-on-year after Apple was finally allowed to open an online store in the country. That made Apple the fifth-largest PC brand in the country as of the first quarter of 2021 … more… The post Mac sales in India tripled after online Apple Store opened appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Microsoft on Thursday unveiled Windows 11, the next major update to its PC operating system. While it comes with a refreshed design and even the ability to run emulated Android apps, not everyone will be able to install the new version. In fact, Windows 11 won’t be officially supported by any Intel Mac. more… The post Windows 11 won’t be officially supported by any...

After we got a sneak peek at the feature last month, Instagram has quietly rolled out the option to create and publish posts from its website on desktop (but not on iPad). The new functionality includes the ability to use filters and edit photos and videos as well. Check out a closer look below including how to post to Instagram on Mac and PC....

Opera has released a major update for Mac, Windows, and Linux today with the launch of its new R5 browser. Headlining features include shareable Pinboards, a new popout UI for more flexibility with video calls, integration of four more streaming music services, and more. more… The post Opera launches R5 browser update for Mac with shareable Pinboards, floating video calls, more appeared first on...

Ginger Labs, the developer of note-taking app Notability, announced today that the app now runs natively on M1 Macs. Using Apple’s Catalyst technology, the application runs 50% faster on these new Macs. more… The post Notability optimized for M1 Macs with up to 50% faster performance appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Realmac is out today with early access for its major update coming to Squash. Version 3 was totally rewritten with Swift and includes a beautiful new UI to quickly batch resize, compress, watermark, rename images, apply effects, and much more. more… The post Squash 3 for Mac is a powerful new batch image editing app, now available in beta appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Following the discontinuation of the iMac Pro earlier this year, Apple announced in May that it would also be discontinuing the space gray iMac accessories. That day has officially come, and the space gray Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse are no longer available to order from Apple. more… The post Apple’s space gray iMac accessories officially discontinued, but alternatives exist appeared first on...

Apple’s A-series chip roadmap appears to be on track, as the company works on ever smaller chip processes. The latest TSMC news suggests that all is on schedule for a revised 5nm process this year, a 4nm process(ish) in 2022, and a 3nm process in 2023. We heard back in January about TSMC’s plans for 3nm chips, and a new report today has more...

Trackpad gestures are a much-loved macOS feature, but if you wanted to use the Windows equivalent – Windows Precision Touchpad gestures – you were out of luck until yesterday. Microsoft added the trackpad gestures way back in 2013, and there have been a variety of unofficial drivers to allow them to be used on Macs, but it’s only now that Apple has offered support...

Microsoft OneDrive for Mac is being updated with a significant number of improvements, designed to make it both easier and faster to use. The company used a blog post to lay out its roadmap for upcoming enhancements for Mac users. Topping the list is Known Folder Move, which is a simple way to ensure that your working documents are always backed-up to OneDrive, no...

We’ve so far had a variety of predictions about when we might expect an M1X MacBook Pro launch. Jon Prosser’s claim of WWDC was of course proven wrong, while Bloomberg was more cautious in suggesting “as soon as early this summer.” We now have another new entry, this one proposing November… more… The post M1X MacBook Pro launch would be in November if stats...

The US Senate has approved $52B in funding to boost US chip production, as part of an effort to address the global chip shortage, and to reduce dependence on China. Apple was one of the companies lobbying for the move. In total, the US Innovation and Competition Act provides almost $250B in funding for US manufacturing, with $52B of it specifically allocated to chip...

macOS Monterey was unveiled during the WWDC21 keynote with a redesigned Safari, Universal Control feature, and more. Although Apple didn’t highlight them, there are several new functions only available to the M1 Macs, which Intel users won’t be able to take advantage of. Read on as we round them up. more… The post macOS Monterey: Here are the features exclusive to M1 Macs appeared...

Mozilla has officially launched Firefox 89 today for Mac, Windows, and Linux with the changes also applying to the latest iOS and Android builds. The update sees Firefox gain a fresh new design, easier to use tabs, streamlined toolbar, optimized iOS experience, and more. more… The post Firefox launches major update for Mac and iOS with refreshed design, streamlined toolbar and tabs appeared first...

Reincubate Camo, the popular software that lets users leverage iPhone and iPad as high-quality Mac webcams has some nice news for 2021 iPad Pro owners – support for the new Center Stage auto-tracking camera feature. This effectively brings Center Stage to almost all video call platforms on Mac. more… The post Reincubate Camo brings the new iPad Pro’s Center Stage feature to your Mac...