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Pro Display XDR Hands-On, Tips for Your Holiday Apple Gifts, Apple's Secret Satellite Team – MacRumors

Brought to you by: Hands-On With Apple's $4999 Pro Display XDR and $999 Stand Just a few days after going hands-on with the new Mac Pro, we took a look at Apple's new Pro Display XDR, a gorgeous 6K display that costs a whopping $4999. And if you want a stand for the display, that's an extra $999. In our early testing, we appreciated the high brightness and excellent color accuracy, and it carries Apple's traditional clean design aesthetic with the rear of the display covered in the same lattice pattern seen on the new Mac Pro for ventilation. As you might expect for $999, the stand is also beautiful and functional, attaching to the display with some incredibly strong magnets while offering great stability and the ability to smoothly shift to portrait orientation. At $6000 for the display and stand, this obviously isn't a setup for mainstream users, but for video professionals who have traditionally used reference monitors costing tens of thousands of dollars, Apple's new display might actually be a bargain.   Read Full Article Support Our Sponsor Free Yourself From Digital Surveillance With IVPN and Get Real Privacy Protection Tech companies and governments are tracking you online – and not for your benefit. IVPN's iOS and macOS apps seamlessly secure your internet connection, so you can stay in control of your private data. IVPN was built by a team of security experts and privacy activists as a tool of resistance against constant online monitoring. When using IVPN on your personal devices, an encrypted tunnel prevents the logging of your browsing history, while web trackers and ads stop following you around. Unlike most VPN providers, IVPN has strong ethical standards and reject personally targeted advertising, paid reviews and misleading affiliates. Take a stand against online surveillance with a free, no-obligations trial. Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Dec 26, 2019 Did You Get an Apple Product for the Holidays? MacRumors Has You Covered With How Tos, Tips, Videos, and More With the holiday season upon us, plenty of people have just unwrapped new Apple products and may or may not be familiar with all of the ins and outs of their gifts. To help folks get the most of out of their Apple devices, we've put together a set of guides sharing many of our how tos, tips, videos, and more. We've got guides for:   iPhone Apple Watch AirPods iPad Mac MacBook Pro Anti-Reflective Coating Repair Program Remains in Effect, But 2013-2014 Models No Longer Eligible For over four years, Apple has offered a repair program to assist users whose MacBook Pro and MacBook models experienced issues with the anti-reflective display coatings wearing off over time. The program has covered machines for four years from the date of first sale, but the company recently updated its internal documentation to note that 2014 and earlier MacBook Pro models are no longer eligible for covered repairs. While most such units are now past their four-year coverage periods anyway, there are undoubtedly some users who purchased these models on clearance and would otherwise have been covered for a bit longer.   Read Full Article Report: Apple Has 'Secret Team' Working on Satellites to Beam Data Directly to iPhones Apple has reportedly put together a team of satellite, antenna, and aerospace engineers to develop technology to beam data directly to iPhones, according to Bloomberg. Full details on Apple's plans aren't clear, but the company could be looking to bypass traditional carriers, link phones in novel ways, or provide new location-based services. Apple's team of about a dozen engineers is reportedly looking to have its work deployed within five years.   Read Full Article AirPods Pro Offer 'Close to Seamless' Audio Experience Thanks to Improved Bluetooth Latency Apple's AirPods Pro have been well-regarded for their sound quality and noise cancelation, and a new study shows that the experience is also enhanced by improved Bluetooth latency. Latency refers to the time between when a sound is triggered on a device and when it is heard in the earphones, and software developer and composer Stephen Coyle has found that the AirPods Pro score quite well in this regard with a delay of under 150 milliseconds, offering a "close to seamless" audio experience.   Read Full Article

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Hands-On With New Mac Pro, iOS 13 and AirPods Software Updates, and More — MacRumors

Brought to you by: Hands-On With Apple's New 2019 Mac Pro After orders kicked off last week, Apple's new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR began arriving to customers over the past few days. MacRumors picked up a base model ‌Mac Pro‌, and in our latest YouTube video, we unboxed it and shared some initial first impressions. Apple designed the new Mac Pro to be modular and upgradeable, making it possible to swap in many new components. In another YouTube video, we've walked through the RAM upgrade process. Subscribe to MacRumors on YouTube for new Apple videos every week!   Read Full Article Support Our Sponsor Goodbye iTunes? No Problem With the DearMob iPhone Manager and Enjoy Its Xmas Offer With macOS Catalina, Apple decided to say goodbye to iTunes, but fragmentation makes managing your own media unclear. This can be remedied by third-party apps such as DearMob iPhone Manager, which is made for seamless iOS/iPadOS data backup and transfer, with handy built-in tools to encrypt, convert, and selectively restore content. Importantly, it simplifies the way you manage iOS devices with custom options and no data erasing, and gives you full management of any file, including photos, music, videos, contacts, SMS, podcasts, e-book, voice, bookmarks, ringtones, apps, and non-iTunes/iTunes purchased files. Free download or get a lifetime license of DearMob from its Xmas offer > Transfer all files between iDevice and Mac selectively or in bulk. Fast even with 20GB photos. Fully back up iPhone data to computer in 1 click and easily restore backups to new devices. Manually manage music, videos and photos, merge duplicated contacts, set custom ringtone. Option to export iOS files with encryption, encrypt local files or iOS backup. Use iPhone as USB. Auto convert iOS-unsupported files, like MKV to MP4, OGG to MP3, HEIC to JPEG, ePub to PDF. Say no to iTunes/Finder/iCloud backup limits. Safer and easier. Drag-and-drop, auto rotate video. Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Dec 19, 2019 iFixit Shares 2019 Mac Pro Teardown: 'A Masterclass in Repairability' As with any new Apple product, the folks at repair website iFixit have torn down the new Mac Pro, which they describe as "beautiful, amazingly well put together, and a masterclass in repairability." Given its modular design, the new Mac Pro unsurprisingly earned a nearly perfect repairability score of 9/10, with iFixit noting that basic repairs and upgrades can be performed with standard tools or even no tools at all.   Read Full Article Apple Releases iOS 13.3.1 Beta 1, AirPods Firmware Update, and More Apple this week seeded the first betas of iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1, macOS 10.15.3, watchOS 6.1.2, and tvOS 13.3.1 to developers for testing. Apple has also released a firmware update for the second-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro. Apple does not provide release notes for these firmware updates, so it is unclear what exactly has changed.   Read Full Article Apple, Amazon, Google, and Zigbee Alliance to Develop Open Standard for Smart Home Devices Apple, Amazon, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance this week announced a new partnership to develop and promote the adoption of a new IP-based connectivity standard for smart home products, with a focus on increased compatibility, security, and simplified development for accessory makers. The new connectivity standard will be open source and royalty free, with code to be maintained on GitHub, according to Apple. The newly established working group has a goal to release a draft specification and a preliminary reference implementation in late 2020.   Read Full Article iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods Named to Time Magazine's Best Gadgets of the Decade With the decade drawing to a close, Time Magazine has published a list of what it believes are the 10 most important gadgets introduced in the 2010s, and three Apple products have made the cut, including the iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Steve Jobs introduced the iPad in 2010, while the Apple Watch and AirPods are part of the Tim Cook era, having been released in 2015 and 2016, respectively.   Read Full Article Apple Arcade Gets $49.99/Year Subscription Option Apple Arcade is now available with an annual subscription option, priced at $49.99 per year in the United States, providing customers with an opportunity to save nearly $10 per year on the service. Apple Arcade provides access to over 100 premium games across the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac, with no ads or in-app purchases.   Read Full Article

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New Mac Pro Orders Begin, iOS 13.3 is Out, iPhone 9 Rumor — MacRumors

Brought to you by: New Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Now Available to Order After over two years of waiting, Apple is now accepting orders for its all-new Mac Pro, with pricing starting at $5,999 in the United States. With an impressive selection of upgrade options and optional $400 wheels, a fully maxed out Mac Pro runs over $52,000. Apple says a rack-mounted version of the computer is also "coming soon," with pricing starting at $6,499. The new Mac Pro is complemented by the Pro Display XDR, which is also now available to order for $4,999. Both products are in the process of shipping to customers, with deliveries expected to begin early next week.   Read Full Article Support Our Sponsor Last-Minute Tech Gifts From OWC. Hot Deals, Fast Shipping! Ready or not, the holidays are here. Check off your gift list with great deals on the best tech from OWC. We have everything you need from stocking stuffers, to white elephant gifts, and all the way up to that big gift from jolly ol’ Santa. Here’s what’s sparkling in our Holiday Specials.   Mac upgrades: OWC Memory Upgrade Kits OWC SSD Upgrades for Mac Storage and docking: OWC Envoy Pro EX Akitio ThunderRAID Station OWC miniStack Home and office: Apple HomePods with SIRI Beats Studio 2 Wireless Headphones Targus USB Wall Outlets USB Hubs PLUS a full lineup of fully inspected and certified refurbished Macs. Finish your shopping from the comfort of your chair and get into celebration mode early. Enjoy same-day shipping on some items. Limited supply, so get clickin’! Happy Holidays, fellow Mac Lovers! All the best in 2020. -The OWC Family Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Dec 12, 2019 New Mac Pro Accessories Added to Apple Store Along With Logitech 4K Webcam for Pro Display XDR Apple has added a selection of accessories for the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR to its online store, including graphics and storage modules, a lock adapter, an AUX power cable kit, and more. For the Pro Display XDR, there is an optional $999 stand, a VESA mount adapter, and Logitech's new 4K Pro Magnetic Webcam for $199.95. Meanwhile, on our YouTube channel this week, we've shared a video highlighting useful accessories for the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. Subscribe to MacRumors on YouTube for new Apple-related videos every week!   Read Full Article Apple Card's 24-Month Interest-Free iPhone Installment Plan Now Available Apple Card Monthly Installments are now available in the United States, allowing customers to purchase a new ‌iPhone‌ with ‌the Apple Card‌ and pay for it over 24 months with no interest. For each iPhone purchased with the Apple Card, you will receive 3% Daily Cash. If the iPhone is purchased between December 10 and December 31, it is eligible for a doubled 6% Daily Cash as part of a holiday promotion. We've put together an explainer on how Apple Card Monthly Installments work, including how to view and make monthly payments.   Read Full Article Apple Releases iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 Apple this week released a series of software updates, including iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, macOS 10.15.2, watchOS 6.1.1, tvOS 13.3 for the Apple TV, and an update for the HomePod speaker. The latest iOS and iPadOS versions introduce Communication Limits for Screen Time, letting parents control who their children are able to contact, with the feature covering FaceTime, Phone, Messages, and iCloud Contacts. iOS 13.3 and ‌iPadOS‌ 13.3 also add support for NFC, USB, and Lightning FIDO2-compliant security keys in Safari. That means physical security keys like the Lightning-equipped YubiKey can be used for more secure two-factor authentication in place of a software-based two-factor authentication option. In related news, MacRumors contributor Steve Moser has uncovered references of unreleased "Powerbeats4" headphones in iOS 13.3 code.   Read Full Article Apple Investigating 16-Inch MacBook Pro Popping Sound Issue, Fix Planned in Future Software Updates Apple is investigating a popping sound issue with the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and plans to make a fix available in future software updates, the company has indicated in an internal document obtained by MacRumors. "When using Final Cut Pro X, Logic Pro X, QuickTime Player, Music, Movies, or other applications to play audio, users may hear a pop come from the speakers after playback has ended," explained Apple. Some users have suggested the just-released macOS 10.15.2 update may resolve the issues, although not everyone agrees. Apple's bulletin did state that a fix would come in future software updates — plural.   Read Full Article iPhone SE 2 Might Actually Be Called the iPhone 9 For months, we've been hearing rumors about a so-called iPhone SE 2 with a similar form factor as the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display and a Touch ID home button, but with a faster A13 chip and 3GB of RAM. Now, a report has come out that suggests the iPhone SE 2 might be named the iPhone 9 after all, which would make more sense given those specs make it sound like more of an iPhone 8 successor than a new version of the iPhone SE. The lower-cost iPhone, whatever it ends up being named, will likely start around $399 with 64GB of storage, and come in Space Gray, Silver, and Red, according to reputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The device is expected to be released in the first quarter of 2020 — likely around March.   Read Full Article

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2020-21 iPhone Rumors, 13" MacBook Pro Shutdown Issue, Jony Ive Leaves Apple — MacRumors

Brought to you by: Apple May Launch 'Completely Wireless' iPhone Without Lightning Connector and 'iPhone SE 2 Plus' With Touch ID Power Button in 2021 After a relatively slow Thanksgiving and Black Friday holiday week, iPhone rumors came in fast and furious this week. The latest prediction comes from reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who expects Apple to release a so-called "iPhone SE 2 Plus" with a 4.7-inch to 5.5-inch display and a Touch ID power button — yes, the power button on the side — in the first half of 2021. The device would have a notch, but a smaller once since Face ID supposedly won't be an option. Then, in the second half of 2021, Kuo expects Apple to release a top-of-the-line iPhone without a Lightning connector in the second half of 2021. The device is said to offer a "completely wireless experience," so it sounds like no port whatsoever rather than a switch to USB-C.   Read Full Article Support Our Sponsor OWC Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD – over 500MB/s and up to 2.0TB for Mac! The best SATA drive upgrade for Mac.  OWC’s fifth generation Mercury Extreme Pro 6G SSD was built to start fast and stay fast. 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Visit Sponsor Popular Stories Dec 05, 2019 Five New iPhones Expected in 2020, Including One 5.4-Inch, One 6.7-Inch, and Two 6.1-Inch Models As part of his long list of predictions about upcoming iPhones, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo touched on the fall 2020 lineup, which he believes will include one 5.4-inch, one 6.7-inch, and two 6.1-inch models. All four models are expected to have OLED displays and support 5G via Qualcomm, with sub-6G or mmWave compatibility varying by country. Four new high-end iPhones in 2020 lines up with a recent prediction shared by JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee. Earlier in 2020, Kuo expects Apple to release the widely rumored "iPhone SE 2" with a 4.7-inch LCD display and a traditional Touch ID home button. The device is expected to resemble the iPhone 8, but with a faster A13 chip and 3GB of RAM. Pricing is estimated to start at $399.   Read Full Article 16-Inch MacBook Pro and 12.9-Inch iPad Pro With Mini-LED Displays to Launch in Second Half of 2020 Ming-Chi Kuo had even more predictions to share this week beyond iPhones. In a separate report, the well-known analyst claimed that Apple plans to release updated 12.9-inch iPad Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Mini-LED displays in the second half of 2020. Kuo has previously said that Mini-LED displays will allow for thinner and lighter product designs, while offering many of the same benefits of OLED displays used on the latest iPhones, including good wide color gamut performance, high contrast and dynamic range, and local dimming for truer blacks. iPads and MacBooks currently use LCDs.   Read Full Article Apple Acknowledges Issue With Some 2019 13" MacBook Pro Models Unexpectedly Shutting Down Apple this week posted a new support document outlining troubleshooting steps for users who may be experiencing problems with unexpected shutdowns on the entry-level 2019 13-inch MacBook Pro with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, which was introduced back in July. There is a fairly lengthy thread in our discussion forums where some users experiencing the issue have gathered to try to diagnose and troubleshoot their machines.   Read Full Article New iPhones Access Location Info Even When Settings Are Disabled Due to Ultra Wideband, Toggle Coming in Future Software Update Earlier this week, security researcher Brian Krebs found that Apple's new iPhone 11 Pro models access user location data even when all apps and system services on the iPhone are set to not request the data. Apple has since responded, stating that this behavior is a result of the new U1 Ultra Wideband chip in the iPhone 11 models and not a privacy concern. "Ultra wideband technology is an industry standard technology and is subject to international regulatory requirements that require it to be turned off in certain locations," said Apple in a statement. "iOS uses Location Services to help determine if ‌iPhone‌ is in these prohibited locations in order to disable ultra wideband and comply with regulations."   Read Full Article Jony Ive Leaves Apple In June, Apple announced that Jony Ive would depart the company as an employee by the end of 2019 to form an independent design company named LoveFrom with his designer friend Marc Newson. Apple said it will remain one of Ive's primary clients. This week, Apple removed Ive from its executive leadership page, suggesting that he has formally departed the company after nearly 30 years there. Ive led Apple's design team since 1996 and he heavily influenced the look and feel of iconic products like the iMac and iPhone.   Read Full Article

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