March Event iPad and iPhone Rumors, iPhone 8, MacBook Pro Keyboard Issues, Apple Park - MacRumors

Brought to you by: Apple Said to Debut New iPad Pro Lineup, 128GB iPhone SE, and Red iPhone 7 and 7 Plus at March Event March is right around the corner, and we've been hearing for quite a while that Apple might be planning a media event around that time to make some product announcements. According to a new report from Japanese site Mac Otakara, Apple is indeed planning a March event where the company will announce an updated iPad Pro lineup, a higher-capacity 128 GB iPhone SE model, a new red color option for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, and likely some new Apple Watch band options and colors. The report claims the iPad Pro update will include four new models, including updated 12.9-inch and 9.7-inch models and an upgrade to the 7.9-inch iPad mini to bring it up the same "Pro" level. The fourth new iPad Pro is said to be the much rumored 10.5-inch model that could see some more significant changes including the removal of the iconic Home button, but that model may not be available to purchase until May. We're also expecting some updated Macs such as the iMac and perhaps the MacBook in the first half of this year, but there's no word yet on whether they'll be part of this media event.   Read Full Article Sponsored Stories The Simple Way to Get the App That You Need Setapp is here to improve how we find apps. There’s no store — just a folder on your Mac containing high-quality apps and utilities for every need. There are no hidden costs — just a flat monthly fee. Change your path. Take the shortcut. Taking the app experience to a new level: finding and getting new apps has been stuck in the same place for too long. We felt it was time for a change. Setapp offers a curated library of Mac apps that are always just a click away. When you need them, wherever you are. 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Numerous rumors have pointed toward wireless charging in at least the all-new iPhone 8 model, and Apple is said to have at least five separate teams focused on the technology. Rumored battery life improvements could also be a major factor encouraging owners of older iPhones to upgrade.   Read Full Article Data Plan Comparison: Unlimited Options From T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Sprint Spurred by T-Mobile, all four of the major U.S. carriers now offer unlimited data plan options for their customers, with AT&T being the latest to jump on the bandwagon last week. So how do the various carriers stack up in terms of their unlimited plan options? We took a look and put together a handy video overview that outlines who has the best deal depending on how many lines you need. While Sprint generally comes out as the cheapest, T-Mobile likely offers the best combination of price and coverage to suit the broadest number of users. As always though, make sure whichever carrier you choose has good coverage at your home and other places you frequent, because it doesn't matter how cheap your plan is if you can't get a signal.   Read Full Article Some 2016 MacBook Pro Owners Experiencing Keyboard Problems As with many major redesigns, the new MacBook Pro has had its fair share of issues and consumer complaints, and the latest is a growing trend of problems related to the keyboard. The MacBook Pro uses a second-generation butterfly design adapted from the MacBook, allowing for greater stability and greater sense of travel even in a very thin design. A number of users have, however, been experiencing problems such as keys not responding or registering twice when pressed, while others have experienced oddly pitched squeaking noises from certain keys. In some cases the problems could be due to dust, crumbs, or other objects getting under the keys and may resolve over time, but in other more stubborn cases Apple has been repairing or replacing affected machines.   Read Full Article Here's the 'Stealth' Case Apple Uses to Conceal iPhone Prototypes During Transport Given the size of Apple's supply chain and the sheer number of devices the company needs to produce, the iPhone routinely sees the greatest number of leaks ahead of new models, but that doesn't mean Apple isn't doing its best to try to keep its secrets. We got a look at the custom "stealth" case Apple uses to hide prototype iPhones as they travel back and forth between China and Cupertino. The case completely covers the iPhone with the exception of some openings for the display, cameras, and other physical features, hiding the overall look of the device.   Read Full Article Apple Campus 2 Officially Named 'Apple Park', Set For Grand Opening in April Apple this week officially announced that its new campus in Cupertino will be named "Apple Park" and open in April, although it will take six months to fully move employees over to the new campus. The 1,000-seat auditorium at Apple Park will be named "Steve Jobs Theater" to honor the Apple co-founder and CEO, and current CEO Tim Cook and other executives will be moving their offices to Apple Park. The new campus will include a visitors center, cafe, and store that will be open to the public.   Read Full Article ColorWare Is Now Selling Apple's AirPods in 58 Colors if You're Willing to Pay $289 Are Apple's white AirPods too boring for you? If you're willing to lay out some extra cash, ColorWare can help as the company is now offering AirPods in 58 colors for $289, including the cost of the AirPods. Users can choose from dozens of colors in both solid and metallic shades, and the two AirPods can be either the same or different colors. For an extra $30, ColorWare will also customize the AirPods case. While ColorWare typically allows customers to send in their own products for color customization, for the time being AirPods are only being offered for direct purchase through ColorWare. As a result, users will have to wait six weeks, as Apple's online store remains backlogged on AirPods orders.   Read Full Article

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