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February 6, 2013
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Apple reportedly tells French reseller to prepare for new Mac Pro in spring 2013

By on February 6, 2013 at 6:26 PM.

Apple reportedly tells French reseller to prepare for new Mac Pro in spring 2013

Yes, Mac Pro fans, it looks as though you’re actually going to get a new version of your favorite desktop very soon. According to French site MacGeneration reports that Apple (AAPL) has told a French Apple reseller that it plans to release a new version of the Mac Pro this spring. Apple last week sent a letter to European retailers in Europe informing them that it was halting production of its current generation of Mac Pros, thus sparking speculation that it is preparing to ramp up production of the new Mac Pro shortly. The new Mac Pro will represent the first overhaul for Apple’s professional desktop computer since 2010.

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January 31, 2013
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Apple will no longer sell the Mac Pro in Europe starting in March

By on January 31, 2013 at 5:51 PM.

Apple will no longer sell the Mac Pro in Europe starting in March

In a letter sent to European retailers obtained by MacRumors on Thursday, Apple (AAPL) informed its partners that it will be halting Mac Pro sales due to a new regulatory requirement concerning the computer’s internal fans. The company will take final shipment orders from resellers on February 18th and as of March 1st it will no longer sell the Mac Pro in any “EU, EU candidate and EFTA countries.” The Mac Pro is considered a niche product and halting sales will have little to no effect on Apple’s earnings. It should also be noted that the high-end computer has not received an overhaul since 2010, however the company is expected to release a new model later this year.

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Computers
December 10, 2012
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Why the Mac Pro will likely be Apple’s big “Made in America” computer

By on December 10, 2012 at 12:10 PM.

Why the Mac Pro will likely be Apple’s big “Made in America” computer

Just because Apple (AAPL) is moving some of its production back to the United States, that doesn’t mean you should expect the next iPhone or iPad to carry a “Made in the U.S.A.” stamp on it. Fortune has done some detective work and has made a pretty convincing case that the Mac Pro will likely be the computer that Apple manufactures in the United States for three main reasons: First, the Mac Pro is very expensive and will still be profitable even if Apple is paying American wages; second, the Mac Pro is very heavy and thus expensive to ship, which means it makes little sense to make it all the way across the ocean when many of its buyers will be in North America; and finally, Apple sells under 1 million Mac Pros a year, which is around the expected yield from a $100 million factory like the one Apple is building.

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Computers
August 10, 2012
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Redesigned iMac and Mac Pro reportedly in the works

By on August 10, 2012 at 3:55 PM.

Redesigned iMac and Mac Pro reportedly in the works

iMac Mac Pro Redesign Rumor

Hidden configuration files found in Boot Camp Assistant suggest Apple (AAPL) may be readying a redesign for its iMac and Mac Pro line of computers, according to AppleInsider. The files contain information that lets the software know what Mac models can install a second operating system from a USB flash drive. While the list includes the existing MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers, it also includes two new Mac models that have not been released yet — the sixth-generation Mac Pro and the thirteenth-generation iMac. AppleInsider speculates that Apple’s latest desktop computers may omit optical drives after looking at the data — the website notes that while Boot Camp’s list includes models with optical drives, most of the Macs in the supported list do not have physical media drives. More →

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Computers
June 12, 2012
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Updated iMac and Mac Pro coming in 2013, Apple exec says

By on June 12, 2012 at 9:15 AM.

Updated iMac and Mac Pro coming in 2013, Apple exec says

New iMac Mac Pro Release Date

Apple unveiled updated laptops during its Worldwide Developer Conference keynote on Monday, but news regarding an update to the company’s desktop lineup was noticeably absent from Monday’s event. Rumors had suggested that Apple’s Mac Pro would receive a significant update and while the desktops did receive a modest spec bump, it was so minute that Apple didn’t even mention the changes on stage. As for the iMac, which was also rumored to be getting a Retina-fueled refresh, Apple’s all-in-one remained untouched. According to a recent report from The New York Times, however, this won’t be the case for much longer. ”Many Apple observers also wonder if Apple thinks that desktop computers are dead, since not a word was said about the iMac and Mac Pro,” The Times’s David Pogue wrote in a piece that ran soon after Apple’s WWDC 2012 keynote on Monday. “An executive did assure me, however, that new models and new designs are under way, probably for release in 2013.” More →

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June 11, 2012
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New MacBook Pro, Mac Pro details revealed ahead of WWDC announcement

By on June 11, 2012 at 7:50 AM.

New MacBook Pro, Mac Pro details revealed ahead of WWDC announcement

Apple MacBook Pro Mac Pro Specs

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference kicks off in a few short hours, but as is always the case, details surrounding the company’s announcements will continue to trickle out right up until Apple executives take the stage on Monday morning. To start things off, 9to5Mac reports that it has obtained specs for upcoming new MacBook Pro and Mac Pro models from unnamed sources. Available configurations will be as follows, according to the report: More →

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February 16, 2012
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OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion first impressions: This is a cougar I’d take home

By on February 16, 2012 at 2:15 PM.

OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion first impressions: This is a cougar I’d take home

OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion review

Apple just did something the company hasn’t done very often in recent years — it completely surprised nearly every single person with the announcement of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, the next OS for the Mac. Inching a step closer to bridging the gap between iOS and OS X, Mountain Lion brings practically all of iOS’s featured apps to desktop and laptop computers. From Messages, which I’ve been waiting for ever since iMessage was announced, to built-in iCloud support, Notification Center, Game Center, Reminders, Notes, a much-improved Safari browser, AirPlay and more, the two OSes are practically the same now in terms of system apps. This is the first developer preview of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, and the OS will only improve before it is released in the summer. If you’re itching for my thoughts, though, you’ll find them after the break. More →

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Computers
February 14, 2012
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Apple prepping updated Mac Pro with NVIDIA graphics, report claims

By on February 14, 2012 at 8:05 PM.

Apple prepping updated Mac Pro with NVIDIA graphics, report claims

Apple may be switching back to NVIDIA for the upcoming Mac Pro’s primary GPU, according to an anonymous source speaking with MIC Gadget. The new Mac Pros will reportedly feature Intel’s upcoming Ivy Bridge chipset, which features 22 nanometer transistor technology and is more efficient than the previous Sandy Bridge processors. The site also suggests that the Cupertino-based company has been testing new processors with 8 cores and 20MB of cache. The overheating issues that have plagued previous models have been solved thanks to the 30% increase in heat dissipation efficiency afforded by Intel’s new chips. For graphics in the new Mac Pro, Apple has reportedly chosen NVIDIA’s “Kepler” platform, which is set to be released around the same time as Intel’s new CPUs. Apple is expected to launch its refreshed Mac Pro line in the third quarter this year, MIC Gadget stated. More →

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Software
July 21, 2011
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Apple’s OS X Lion downloaded 1 million times on launch day

By on July 21, 2011 at 5:40 PM.

Apple’s OS X Lion downloaded 1 million times on launch day

Apple’s OS X Lion was downloaded more than 1 million times during its first day of availability, Apple said on Thursday. The Cupertino-based company made the announcement just as Microsoft announced its earnings results for the fiscal fourth quarter — merely a coincidence, we’re sure. Presuming these were paid OS X purchases and upgrades, Apple grossed more than $30 million from Lion in just one day. “Lion is off to a great start, user reviews and industry reaction have been fantastic,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Product Marketing, in a statement. “Lion is a huge step forward, it’s not only packed with innovative features but it’s incredibly easy for users to update their Macs to the best OS we’ve ever made.” OS X 10.7 Lion is available now in the Mac App Store for $29.99. Apple’s full press release follows below. More →

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Accessories
July 15, 2011
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Apple outs updated LED Display with Thunderbolt port

By on July 15, 2011 at 6:15 PM.

Apple outs updated LED Display with Thunderbolt port

Apple news site MacRumors on Friday discovered images of a new LED Display on Apple’s website. While the OS X Lion wallpaper could have meant that these are simply new product shots as opposed to an updated model we’re looking at, the URL of the image features the recently revealed part number “MC914.” This part number corresponds with a number seen in a recent leak that identified multiple forthcoming refreshed Apple products. The new LED Display will be nearly identical to the current model, though it will include a Thunderbolt I/O port for connectivity to Mac computers. Apple’s upcoming mid-2011 MacBook, MacBook Air and Mac mini refreshes are all expected to include new Thunderbolt ports as well. More →

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Computers
July 14, 2011
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Apple set to refresh MacBook and Mac mini

By on July 14, 2011 at 3:20 AM.

Apple set to refresh MacBook and Mac mini

We’ve already heard that new MacBook Air and Mac Pro models are on the way, and now there’s a report that Apple is poised to refresh its MacBook and Mac mini computers in the near future, too. According to 9to5 Mac, Apple will soon launch a new MacBook, part number MC914LL/A, with Thunderbolt I/O ports and a faster processor. Similarly, the Cupertino-based firm is expected to refresh its Mac mini line with new server model and standard models. There’s a possibility that a third built-to-order model will be available with a faster processor, too. According to 9to5 Mac the model numbers are:

MC936LL/A – J40, ULTIMATE – USA – Mac mini Server
MC815LL/A – J40I, BETTER – USA – Mac mini standard configuration
MC816LL/A – J40, BEST – USA Faster Mac mini

The last time we heard this rumor we learned that the Mac mini refresh could happen as soon as this August. More →

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Software
June 23, 2011
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Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.8 update

By on June 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM.

Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.8 update

Apple on Thursday released the latest public build of its Mac OS X operating system, version 10.6.8. Release notes are as follows:

The 10.6.8 update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac, including fixes that:

- Enhance the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion
- Resolve an issue that may cause Preview to unexpectedly quit
- Improve support for IPv6
- Improve VPN reliability
- Identify and remove known variants of Mac Defender

For detailed information on this update, please visit this website:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4561.
For information on the security content of this update, please visit:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222.

The new Snow Leopard build is available for all modern Apple PCs, and the highlight is clearly the first bullet item listed above: “Enhance the Mac App Store to get your Mac ready to upgrade to Mac OS X Lion.” Apple is expected to release OS X Lion next month.

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Breaking
June 21, 2011
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Apple introduces updated Time Capsule, now with 3TB of storage

By on June 21, 2011 at 9:00 AM.

Apple introduces updated Time Capsule, now with 3TB of storage

Apple just took the wraps off of its new 3TB Time Capsule automatic wireless backup hard drive. The company said that it will continue to offer a 2TB version of its Time Capsule alongside the new 3TB version, and it doesn’t look like there are any other differentiating specs. Apple appears to have also quietly updated its Airport Extreme product with support for up to 450Mbps file transfers over both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands, and the website has also been refreshed a bit. The 2TB Time Capsule drive is now available for $299 and the new 3TB model will set you back $499.

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