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New 15-Inch MacBook Pro With Kaby Lake and 32GB of Desktop-Class RAM Coming Later This Year Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new report outlining his expectations for Apple's notebook updates in 2017, starting with a minor update to the MacBook line in the second quarter of the year. The update is expected to bring Intel's latest Kaby Lake processors and a new 16 GB RAM option. Perhaps more significant is the MacBook Pro, which will reportedly see a similar upgrade to Kaby Lake chips in the second half of the year. It appears Apple may also be looking to address complaints over the current model's RAM limit of 16 GB by introducing a new high-end model carrying 32 GB of RAM. The move would require Apple to use desktop RAM in that model, which would impact battery life but could be an acceptable tradeoff for some users. Speaking of battery life, Consumer Reports has officially recommended the current MacBook Pro after it redid its battery tests following Apple's patching of a Safari bug. The magazine's new testing found consistent battery life of between 15 and almost 19 hours. You almost certainly won't get that much out of it in the real world, but at least the testing is now generating consistent results.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Jan 19, 2017 Next iPhone Said to Have Even Better IP68-Rated Water Resistance One of the key features of the iPhone 7 is its IP67 water resistance rating, which means it can stand up to being immersed in up to a meter of water for up to 30 minutes and remain functional. According to a new rumor, however, this year's iPhone will take things one step further with an IP68 rating that will provide even better water resistance. We've also been hearing a bit more about potential facial and gesture recognition in the next iPhone. Laser and infrared sensors could help the device to recognize the user and let them perform some controls with simple gestures. Rumors of wireless charging are also gaining steam, with Apple's supply chain reportedly preparing to provide components for the feature.   Read Full Article Second-Generation Apple Pencil Rumored for March of 2017 Apple may be gearing up to release a new Apple Pencil alongside updated iPads as soon as March. What exactly the new Apple Pencil would include is unclear, but there have been rumors of greater app support for the Apple Pencil and some of Apple's patents hint at features like improved antenna technology and magnets to allow you to stick the Apple Pencil to an iPad. While this and other reports have indicated new iPads are likely to arrive in the March or April timeframe, a new rumor claims the updated tablets may not debut until the second half of the year. Apple is expected to debut an updated 12.9-inch iPad Pro and a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, while a 9.7-inch iPad may continue to be offered as an entry-level option.   Read Full Article AT&T Shuts Down 2G Network and Ends Cellular Connectivity for Original iPhone Ten years after Apple first showed off the iPhone, AT&T has finally shut down its 2G data network used by the device. The discontinuation has been years in the making, but it still caught some people off guard, including San Francisco's transit system, which was using it to offer live arrival predictions for buses and light rail trains. AT&T plans to use the spectrum freed up by the shutdown of its 2G network to continue expanding its LTE network and look toward 5G technology.   Read Full Article Court Rules Apple Can Be Sued for Monopolizing iPhone App Market A U.S. appeals court last week ruled that Apple can be sued over claims it has monopolized the market for iOS apps by requiring all third-party apps to be sold through the App Store. By not allowing other marketplaces to sell iOS apps, Apple has eliminated potential price competition, according to the plaintiffs. The ruling is not a judgment against Apple on the matter, only meaning that the case can proceed. In other App Store news, Apple has raised prices by at least 25 percent in the United Kingdom as it has adjusted currency exchange rates to account for both a strengthening U.S. dollar and a weakening British pound.   Read Full Article Apple Possibly Planning to Launch iPhone 6 Battery Exchange Program Apple's existing repair program for addressing battery issues with the iPhone 6s could be expanded to include the iPhone 6, according to a new report, but other sources are indicating no such plans are in the works. Apple has offered battery repair programs for both the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 5 to assist users whose devices may be suddenly shutting down or experiencing shorter than expected battery life. No specific details on iPhone 6 issues Apple may be looking at have been shared, but based on the response in our forums it seems quite a few users have experienced problems.   Read Full Article

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