Hands-On With New Mac mini and MacBook Air, Apple Repair Programs, New MacBook Pro Graphics Options - MacRumors

Hands-On With Apple's New 2018 Mac Mini Last week was a busy one with the launch of the new iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini, and we've had a chance to go hands-on with the latest Mac mini, which now comes in Space Gray. There's a lot to like about the new Mac mini, with significantly better performance and port options, but the improvements don't necessarily come cheap, as the entry-level price has risen from $499 to $799. And if you want to max everything out, you'll pay over $4,000. iFixit naturally took the new Mac mini apart, finding that only the RAM is easily replaceable with most other major components soldered to the logic board. But at least it's fairly easy to get inside if you do need to replace something. And if you happen to be the proud owner of both a Mac mini and an iPad, you might want to consider the possibility of using the iPad as a display for the desktop computer, courtesy of the Luna Display wireless dongle.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Nov 15, 2018 Apple Launches iPhone X Display Module Replacement Program to Address Touch Issues Apple late last week announced a pair of repair programs to address issues with its products, led by an iPhone X display module replacement program. Users who are experiencing problems with their displays failing to respond to touch, responding intermittently, or reacting without being touched should contact Apple for free repairs. For owners of Apple's 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar, Apple has also launched a service program to address failures of 128 and 256 GB SSDs that can lead to data loss. Apple recommends that users whose serial numbers fall in the affected range have their machines serviced as soon as possible in order to avoid data loss.   Read Full Article Apple's New 2018 MacBook Air vs. Old MacBook Air We shared a couple of videos about the new MacBook Air this week, including an early hands-on look at the new notebook and a follow-up comparison to the previous-generation model. Compared to its predecessor, the new MacBook Air is smaller and slightly lighter and has new color options, and of course has a new Retina display that's much sharper. The new MacBook Air is $200 more than the previous generation, but it's well worth the extra money for all of the improvements. In other MacBook Air news, a curious Geekbench result from earlier this month suggests that Apple may have considered offering a faster 1.8 GHz Core i7 processor alongside the 1.6 GHz Core i5 found in the released machine. It's not clear why this faster option didn't make it into the released version, so we don't know if it was scrapped entirely or if there's a chance Apple could offer it as an upgrade option at some point in the future.   Read Full Article 15-Inch MacBook Pro AMD Radeon Pro Vega Graphics Options Now Available to Order Following its October 30 media event, Apple quietly announced in its MacBook Air press release that the MacBook Pro would also be gaining new AMD Radeon Pro Vega graphics options this month, and those options have just gone live. You now have the option of upgrading the high-end stock 15-inch MacBook Pro with either Radeon Pro Vega 16 graphics for $250 or Radeon Pro Vega 20 graphics for $350. In addition to the new MacBook Pro graphics options, Apple this week also launched a new (PRODUCT)RED version of the Apple Watch Sport Loop as well as a tweaked version of the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock, although any differences in the dock appear limited to internal changes as the external look and specs have not changed.   Read Full Article Amazon Inks Deal to Sell New Apple Products Like iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and 2018 iPad Pro Amazon and Apple have struck a deal that will see Amazon selling a number of new Apple products through its online storefronts in multiple countries. Devices like the new iPad Pro, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, Apple Watch Series 4, and Beats headphones will be available on Amazon through Apple-authorized resellers. Not all Apple products will be appearing on Amazon, however, with the HomePod being one notable exception. Of course, the HomePod competes with Amazon's Echo lineup of smart speakers, so perhaps the omission shouldn't be a surprise.   Read Full Article Final Cut Pro X Updated With Support for Third-Party Workflow Extensions Apple this week released a significant update to its Final Cut Pro X video editing software, introducing support for third-party workflow extensions. These third-party extensions have been designed to match the look of Final Cut Pro X and will integrate nearly seamlessly with the core application to expand its capabilities in post-production, stock footage procurement, media asset management, and more. Beyond the new support for extensions, Final Cut Pro has received a number of other enhancements including batch sharing, a new Comparison View window, a floating timecode window, and more.   Read Full Article Black Friday Deals Are Right Around the Corner It's just over a week until Black Friday, and we're continuing to collect retailers' best deals in our dedicated roundup ahead of the major shopping event. Make sure to check in regularly to plan your holiday shopping, and to take advantage of deals that are already getting underway. As the big day approaches, we'll have lots more coverage to help make sure you don't spend more than you have to to get all of the latest gadgets and accessories!   Read Full Article

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