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This shift of Apple has made the Taiwanese suppliers hunt for other orders but it could be lucrative for customers.

iPhones and MacBooks to get cheap due to Chinese components

Apple used to work in collaboration with Taiwanese suppliers for its component manufacturing division.

23 Aug 2018 3:18 PM

Past rumours suggested that the MacBook would feature a Retina display and USB-C ports. (Representational image)

Cheaper entry-level MacBook rumoured with 13-inch display

In September, Apple might uncover a new entry-level MacBook series, featuring Intel's 14-nanometer Kaby Lake processors.

19 Aug 2018 2:35 PM

Three class action suits have been filed against Apple over the keyboard design defects. (Image: iFixit Org)

How Apple is protecting MacBook's keyboard from dust?

By mounting a thin silicon membrane under the keys is how Apple is preventing its MacBook keyboards from dust and other contaminants.

14 Jul 2018 7:57 PM

If speculations are to be believed, the premium smartphones could be the updated iPhone X and a bigger iPhone X Plus. (Image: Pixabay)

New iPhone, iPad and Notebook: Apple preparing a feast for us?

The updated range of MacBooks will perhaps be announced in October after the unveiling of new iPhones in September.

13 Jul 2018 7:52 PM

The new MacBook Pro includes support for up to 32GB of memory, an improved keyboard for quieter typing and will also be able to compile code faster.

Apple launches faster processors on MacBook Pro

Apple said the 8th-gen Intel processors will make the 15-inch model up to 70 per cent faster and the 13-inch model up to two times faster.

12 Jul 2018 8:17 PM

Apple has acknowledged that the keyboard on its redesigned MacBook Pro is flawed.

Apple will fix faulty MacBook Pro keyboard for free

Apple has announced a free repair program for a total of 19 models.

23 Jun 2018 6:29 PM

The iPhone maker previously came under scrutiny after it confirmed in December that software to deal with ageing batteries in iPhone 6, iPhone 6s and iPhone SE models could slow down performance.

Apple offers free battery replacement for MacBooks

Apple said the component failure of MacBook Pros has caused the built-in battery to expand.

21 Apr 2018 8:49 AM

So this merger thing that some folks are fixated on, I don't think that's what users want,” said Tim Cook (Representative Image)

Tim Cook assures MacBooks will exist in the future

Apple feels that both the Mac and iPad are great at doing two completely different things.

20 Apr 2018 8:54 PM

Apple MacBook Air is currently priced at $999 (approximately Rs 65,000).

Apple might unveil cheaper 13-inch MacBook Air later this year

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's new pair of investor notes suggests that Apple might release the 13-inch MacBook Air for a much cheaper price.

04 Mar 2018 6:01 PM

In 2016, the microblogging site was projected to reach 23.2 million monthly active users in India.

Twitter to discontinue its desktop app for Mac

The company’s Twitter post says, the app support to Mac desktop app will stop after 30 days from now.

18 Feb 2018 2:17 PM

The PWM level can be taken care of by turning to more controllers for adjusting LED dimming but Apple won’t be able to turn it off completely.

iPhone X users complain of headaches and eye problem

Apple is not the only company to use PWM to adjust brightness; Samsung Galaxy S series and the Google Pixel too function on similar lines.

05 Feb 2018 1:48 PM

It will ensure independence and minimise the dependence on other companies for improvements in any kind of hardware or software.

Apple to launch three Macs with its own chips

The chips will be present in updated laptops and a new desktop but details about the size of the chips haven’t been confirmed yet.

30 Jan 2018 1:13 PM

The ZenBook UX 430 certainly meets all standards that a laptop in 2017 needs to score - beautiful display, great performance and good battery life.

ASUS ZenBook UX430 review: Steep price, but worth the investment

The ZenBook UX430 is a great ultrabook with a beautiful exterior and dependable performance.

18 Nov 2017 7:33 PM

The keyboard houses a 37Wh battery that supports fast charging.

Chuwi's MacBook, Surface rival is a competent laptop

The Chuwi CoreBook comes with a pen that supports 1024 pressure points and also has ‘TouchID’.

14 Nov 2017 8:28 PM

Office 2016 offers full support for macOS High Sierra as compared to Office for Mac 2011 which works fine on this particular version, but which Microsoft could be vulnerable and might have compatibility issues which will remain unpatched forever.

Microsoft ends support for MS office for Mac 2011

Users who are running Office for Mac 2011 are recommended to update to a newer version as soon as possible.

14 Oct 2017 3:32 PM

Furthermore, Office for Mac 2011 is scheduled to reach the end of its support cycle later this year.

Do not install MacOS Sierra next month, says Microsoft to Apple users

The software giant has stated that Office for Mac 2011 does not support macOS High Sierra.

01 Sep 2017 9:04 PM

The strain of malware seemed “simplistic” to the researchers at first. However, it was programmed mainly to stealthily monitor users through their webcams, capture screenshots, and log in keystrokes.

Apple Macs infected with malware, say security researchers

Earlier this year, an ex-NSA hacker started looking into a piece of malware which has been described as “unique” and “intriguing.”

26 Jul 2017 1:53 PM

The promotion runs until September 25 for eligible customers in the United States, Canada, Singapore and Mexico.

Apple is giving away free headphones with MacBook, iPads

Users will get a free BeatsX wireless headphone on purchase of either, or users can opt for $150 off the Beats Powerbeats3 or the Solo3.

13 Jul 2017 6:41 PM

The new MacBook Air 13-inch is available from Rs 77,200 onwards and sports a 13.3-inch LED backlit display and powered by a 1.8GHz dual core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost of up to 2.9GHz, 512GB SSD and a 12 hour battery life.

New Apple MacBook Pro goes on sale in India

Apple at the WWDC 2017 in San Jose in June this year announced the new hardware products

10 Jul 2017 12:11 PM

The walls of the store are all strong glass, 14 to 32 feet high and measuring half-inch, which is protected by an additional layer of thick laminated glass. (Photo: DNA Chicago)

Apple's biggest MacBook is on a roof

The upcoming Apple Store in Chicago goes for a lightweight rooftop resembling Apple’s popular laptop, due to open later in the year.

23 Jun 2017 3:09 PM

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