iPad Pro Hands-On, New MacBook Air & Mac Mini, AirPods Rumors, Record Earnings for Apple - MacRumors

Hands-On With the New 2018 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Apple's new iPad Pro is here, and we've got a look at the larger 12.9-inch model with its full-front display, Face ID, USB-C port, and screaming fast A12X chip, not to mention the second-generation Apple Pencil and new Smart Keyboard Folio. For more details on the new iPad Pro, check out early benchmarks, our roundup of media reviews, first impressions from regular users, and an interview with Apple's Phil Schiller and Anand Shimpi about that A12X chip. The iPad Pro's USB-C port opens up some interesting options for connectivity, and accessory companies like Satechi and Hyper are already announcing iPad Pro hubs that offer options like an HDMI port, a headphone jack, a USB-A port, and even an SD card slot.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Nov 08, 2018 Apple's Confusing Mac Lineup: MacBook Air vs. MacBook With the launch of the new MacBook Air, there's quite a bit of overlap with the existing MacBook and even the non-Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pro, and in a recent video, we tried to make some sense of Apple's new notebook lineup. The new MacBook Air is probably the best bet for most people, so check out our launch coverage including benchmarks and press reviews, Unlike with the MacBook and MacBook Pro, the battery in the new MacBook Air can be replaced individually, without needing to replace the entire top case that includes the keyboard and trackpad. It's a minor win for repairability, but it's still pretty tough to get inside and fix much.   Read Full Article Mac Mini 2018 Reviews Roundup: Long-Awaited Update Should Impress Fans and Pro Users, But Upgrade Options Can Get Pricey Apple's first new Mac mini in four years has arrived, and it comes with some significant upgrades and a new Space Gray color. Check out our roundup of media reviews, which generally found it to be an excellent upgrade that even pro users can take advantage of, although some upgrades like maxing out SSD storage can get very expensive. The new Mac mini comes in with very good benchmark scores, and while the machine uses removable RAM modules that could allow for future upgrades, it does require a fair amount of work and isn't considered a user-upgradeable component by Apple.   Read Full Article New AirPods Model Numbers Show Up in Bluetooth Database, Hinting at Upcoming Release We've been hearing for some time about an update to Apple's popular AirPods earphones, and this week saw more evidence in the form of a registration in the Bluetooth regulatory database. We're expecting to see new AirPods with "Hey Siri" support, but it's still up in the air whether the new models are going to get the rumored wireless charging alongside the company's troubled AirPower charging mat that was unveiled 14 months ago but has yet to see a release. There's no word on when these updated AirPods will launch, as Apple's September and October media events were perfect opportunities to unveil them but they failed to make an appearance. At this point, we would likely either see a press release launch in next month or have to wait until a potential early 2019 media event.   Read Full Article Apple Reports 4Q 2018 Results: $14.1B Profit on $62.9B Revenue, 46.9M iPhones Apple last week reported record-breaking September quarter earnings, buoyed by a strong year-over-year increase in average selling price of its iPhone lineup due to premium pricing on the iPhone X and its successors. That rising average selling price was related to another announcement Apple made on its earnings conference call, with Apple revealing it will stop reporting unit sales numbers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting this quarter. In an environment where Apple has been able to increase revenue and profits even in the face of declining or flat device sales, Apple believes unit sales are no longer an accurate indicator of Apple's business strength. The reporting change generated some concern among investors, and that caused Apple's stock to decline roughly 10 percent over the next few days, leading Apple to lose its status as a trillion-dollar company.   Read Full Article Black Friday Roundup: Keep Track of All the Best Apple Deals Black Friday is almost upon us. The day after Thanksgiving in the U.S. is one of the biggest shopping days of the year, and we're likely to see some fantastic deals heading into the holiday season. Some retailers have already announced some of their Black Friday deals, so keep a close eye on our roundup where we'll be keeping track of the best deals on Apple products and more. And if you're looking to raise some cash for your holiday shopping, don't forget about our buyback program that offers cash for your old Apple devices. And with the "macrumors" coupon code, you'll get an additional $10 on your trade-in.   Read Full Article

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