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Rumor: Apple to unveil updated Intel-based iMac this week

The leak/rumor mill has it that Apple will be unveiling a new Intel-based iMac this week. Minus the radical design change that has been predicted with the introduction of its Apple Silicon hardware, the next-gen iMac, according to a tweet from leaker @Soybeys, is thought to be a specification bump as opposed to a radical […]

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Apple cites continued support for Thunderbolt port following Apple Silicon transition

Apple will continue to support the Thunderbolt port with its Apple Silicon chips following its transition from Intel chips. The company offered the following statement, citing that the upcoming hardware will offer support for Intel’s Thunderbolt USB-C standard: “Over a decade ago, Apple partnered with Intel to design and develop Thunderbolt, and today our customers […]

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Recent Apple documentation suggests that third-party eGPU hardware may not be supported under Apple Silicon hardware

Some Apple support documentation indicates that Apple might drop support for non-Apple GPUs in its transition to Apple Silicon processors. In a recent WWDC 2020 developer session focused on porting Metal apps to the new architecture, the company made it clear that Apple Silicon Macs will feature customer Apple GPUs. “Apple Silicon Mac contains an […]

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Shipping estimates for 27-inch iMac slip into September, hinting at new hardware en route

If you’re eager to snag Apple’s current 27-inch 5K iMac with a mid to high-end stock configuration, you might have to wait a little while longer. Following rumors of a forthcoming update, Apple’s 27-inch iMac is seeing tight supply numbers as well as extended shipping estimates to the point where new buyers can now expect […]

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Analyst indicates that “high-end” lenses for next-gen iPhone models will ship later this month

Apple’s upcoming “iPhone 12” handsets will reportedly incorporate “high-end” lens arrays in its rear-facing camera, according to analyst/Apple guru Ming-Chi Kuo. Per a recent research note published Friday, manufacturing partner Largan is said to begin sending shipments of camera lenses bound for the next-gen iPhone in mid-July. Compared to past years, Largan’s estimated production window […]