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The new Mac Pro coming later this year is expected to feature the same spacious modular design as the 2019 model , but with fresh concerns over its lack of upgradeability surfacing, some users are beginning to wonder what the transition away from Intel architecture actually means for Apple's most powerful Mac. The current Intel Mac Pro that Apple sells is popular with creative professionals because of its modular, highly upgradeable design. It accepts Xeon processors with up to 28 cores and 64 PCI Express lanes, and up to 1.5TB of high-performance memory. It also has eight PCIe expansion slots, while the APX Modules can be configured with six different GPUs. All of the components can be upgraded after purchase. Given that Apple's high-end M2 Extreme chip has reportedly been cancelled , the new Mac Pro is expected to feature a new M2 Ultra chip, which is essentially two ‌M2 Max‌ chips connected together,‌ featuring up to a 24-core CPU, up to a 76-core GPU, and at least 192G

After announcing new Mac and HomePod models last week, Apple adjusted its trade-in values for select devices in the United States. iPhone trade-in values decreased by up to $80, and most Android smartphones also went down. Mac trade-in values remained unchanged or increased by up to $40 depending on the model, while some Apple Watch models increased in value and others decreased. Trade-in values were not changed for any iPad models. Apple's latest trade-in values are listed below. iPhone iPhone 13 Pro Max: Up to $570 (vs. $650) iPhone 13 Pro: Up to $470 (vs. $550) iPhone 13: Up to $400 (vs. $450) iPhone 13 mini: Up to $350 (vs. $380) iPhone 12 Pro Max: Up to $400 (vs. $480) iPhone 12 Pro: Up to $330 (vs. $400) iPhone 12: Up to $300 (vs. $300) iPhone 12 mini: Up to $250 (vs. $250) iPhone SE (2nd generation): Up to $100 (vs. $100) iPhone 11 Pro Max: Up to $280 (vs. $330) iPhone 11 Pro: Up to $230 (vs. $250) iPhone 11: Up to $200 (vs. $200) iPhone XS

Smart home company Eve in December began rolling out a firmware update that adds Matter support to the Eve Energy, Eve Motion, and Eve Door and Window. I have been testing the new Matter integration to see how the devices work with a standard HomeKit setup. I have the Eve Energy, Eve Motion, and Eve Door and Window accessories, all of which have been out for some time but have been updated to work with Matter. If you're not familiar with Matter, it is a newly released smart home standard that's been adopted by Apple, Samsung, Google, Amazon, and other smart home manufacturers. Matter is designed to allow smart home accessories to be added to any smart home platform that supports the Matter standard. So Matter-enabled devices from Eve can be added to ‌HomeKit‌, or can be used with Google and Amazon's smart home platforms, and iPhone and Android smartphone users in the same household can control the accessories with their respective devices. ‌HomeKit‌, meanwhile, is A

Apple today began selling a Kensington locking kit for the Mac Studio with everything needed to secure the computer to a desk or other surface, including an adapter, a combination lock, and a braided carbon steel cable with a nylon cover. Kensington says the kit was "designed specifically for Apple" and can be installed in minutes, with no tools or modifications necessary. The adapter attaches to a slot that Apple built into the bottom of the Mac Studio and does not block any ports on the back of the computer. The kit is available to order for $64.95 on Apple's online store. Kensington is a well-known brand for laptop security locks. Apple included a slot for a Kensington lock on many MacBooks until the early 2010s, and it appears that the companies partnered again to offer a security solution for the Mac Studio. Apple first released the Mac Studio in March 2022. The high-end desktop computer is available with M1 Max and M1 Ultra chip options. Maclocks also sel

Amazon today is offering a few of Apple's 2021 M1 iMacs at all-time low prices, focusing mainly on 256GB storage options. As of writing, only Amazon has these prices on the 24-inch iMac. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Starting with the 7-core GPU, 256GB M1 iMac, you can get this model for $1,149.99 , down from $1,299.00. Only Pink is available this time around, and this deal is a match of the best price we've ever tracked on this model. $149 OFF M1 iMac (7-core/256GB) for $1,149.99 Secondly, you can get the 8-core GPU, 256GB M1 iMac for $1,349.99 , down from $1,499.00. This one is available in Pink, Orange, Purple, and Yellow on Amazon, and it's another match of a record low price on the M1 iMac. $149 OFF M1 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,349.99 Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple

Apple recently announced a major update for its high-end MacBook Pro models, adding the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips , better battery life, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a HDMI 2.1 port. Last year, Apple updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip, so how do the machines compare? Despite both being MacBook Pros, the ‌M2‌ model and the high-end models are very different machines, so should you consider purchasing the lower-cost MacBook Pro, which starts at $1,299, to save money, or do you need the higher-end 14- or 16-inch MacBook Pro, which costs at least $700 more? Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two Apple silicon MacBook Pros is best for you. Comparing the 13-Inch MacBook Pro and 14- and 16-Inch MacBook Pro The 13-inch MacBook Pro and high-end MacBook Pro share a large number of important features such as an Apple silicon chip, wide stereo sound, and Touch ID . Apple lists these same features of the two devices: Similarities Displa

The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will start arriving to customers and launch in stores this Tuesday. Ahead of time, the first reviews of the laptops have been shared by select media publications and YouTube channels. Powered by Apple's latest M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, the new MacBook Pros offer up to 20% faster performance and up to 30% faster graphics. The laptops can be configured with up to 96GB of RAM, compared to a max of 64GB previously. Other improvements include Wi-Fi 6E, an upgraded HDMI 2.1 port with support for up to an 8K external display, and an extra hour of battery life over the previous generation. The new MacBook Pros have the same design as the previous models released in October 2021. The laptops can be pre-ordered on Apple's online store, with pricing starting at $1,999 for the 14-inch model and at $2,499 for the 16-inch model. Benchmarks Geekbench results from last week revealed that the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips offer up to around 20%