16" MacBook Pro Leak, AirPods Pro Rumors, iPod Turns 18 — MacRumors

Brought to you by: 'AirPods Pro' Said to Launch by End of October With New Design and Active Noise Cancellation While it looks unlikely that Apple will be hosting an October event this year, rumors suggest at least a few new products are on still on the horizon, including the so-called "AirPods Pro." MacRumors already discovered an icon of in-ear AirPods with rubber ear tips, lending credence to rumors that Apple is planning to release higher-end AirPods with active noise cancellation and improved water resistance, and now a Chinese report claims they will sport a new design and be released by the end of October, perhaps via press release. At least one accessory maker is already capitalizing on the rumors with a few cases for the "AirPods Pro," with the product images depicting a wider charging case as previously leaked.   Read Full Article Support Our Sponsor Simplify Your Mobile Life With the OWC USB-C Travel Dock Your office is wherever your work takes you, that day.  The OWC USB-C Travel Dock puts five essential ports — USB-C, USB-A, SD Card, and HDMI — at your fingertips. With just one cable, you’re ready to display, charge, connect, and import while on the move.   5 ports of connectivity: (2) USB-A 3.1 Gen 1, (1) HDMI, (1) SD card, (1) USB-C  Neat and tidy: built-in cable storage  Power options: bus powered or USB-C adapter (sold separately)  Compatibility: MacBook Pro, MacBook, iPad Pro, and other PC and Chrome devices Palm-sized and lightweight, the OWC USB-C Travel Dock is designed to go places. It takes up little space in a day bag, and if that’s full, you can slip it in your jacket pocket. It gives you an extra 100W of pass-through charging power, so you’re powered up and ready to deliver a client presentation or download the day's shots. Get the USB-C Travel Dock for just $54.99.  Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Oct 24, 2019 16-Inch MacBook Pro Icon Uncovered in macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Beta Another new product rumored to be coming this fall is a revamped 16-inch MacBook Pro with slimmer bezels and a more reliable scissor switch keyboard. Just like the in-ear AirPods, Apple has effectively leaked the 16-inch MacBook Pro itself by way of an icon discovered in the macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta. The icon, created earlier this month, depicts a slightly larger MacBook Pro with slimmer bezels around the display. Hit-or-miss industry website DigiTimes claims that the 16-inch MacBook Pro will be released by the end of October, noting that Quanta Computer has already begun volume shipments of the notebook to Apple.   Read Full Article New Mac Pro Nearing Release as Apple Advises Technicians How to Place Computer in DFU Mode Apple previewed an all-new Mac Pro at WWDC in June, and said the computer will be available to order this fall, but it has yet to specify a release date. This week, however, Apple updated its Mac Configuration Utility for authorized technicians with an option for the new Mac Pro, and our source believes this likely signals an imminent release. The new ‌Mac Pro‌ is a powerhouse, with up to 28-core Intel Xeon processors, up to 1.5TB of ECC RAM, and up to a 4TB SSD. A new design includes a stainless steel frame with smooth handles and an aluminum housing that lifts off for 360-degree access to the entire system. Pricing will start at $5,999.   Read Full Article Camera Comparison: iPhone 11 Pro Max vs. Pixel 4 XL Both the iPhone 11 Pro Max and Google's Pixel 4 XL have high-end camera systems, so we decided to compare the camera quality of the two devices to see if one has an edge over the other. Given how advanced smartphone cameras have become, the two devices both perform well, but there are some advantages to each that we discuss. Subscribe to MacRumors on YouTube for new Apple-related videos every week!   Read Full Article iPhone SE 2 Rumors Continue to Mount as LG Reportedly in Talks to Supply LCDs for Device Rumors are coming in fast and heavy about the so-called iPhone SE 2, with a report this week claiming that LG is in talks with Apple to supply LCD displays for the device, expected to launch in early 2020. In a research note this week, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the iPhone SE 2 will feature an upgraded antenna design for improved wireless transmission. Kuo previously said the device will resemble the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display and Touch ID, but with a faster A13 Bionic chip and 3GB of RAM. The budget device isn't necessarily going to be named the iPhone SE 2, especially given it sounds like it will be a larger device. Other names speculated include the iPhone 8s and iPhone 9.   Read Full Article iPod Turns 18: Here's What People Thought in 2001 This week marked the 18th anniversary of Steve Jobs unveiling the original iPod. While the iMac started Apple's renaissance in 1998, it was the launch of the iPod in 2001 that truly set Apple on a path towards becoming the world's most valuable company. While many people were thrilled about the iPod, others were not so impressed. We've rounded up a sample of some comments about the iPod from the MacRumors forums, The New York Times, and elsewhere on the day the device was announced.   Read Full Article

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