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MacBook Pro News

Apple apparently unaffected by Sandy Bridge chipset bug, boosts notebook component orders

In spite of much hubbub surrounding the error in Intel’s Sandy Bridge chipset, emerging evidence suggests that Apple has been largely unaffected by the gaffe. Per DigiTimes, Apple’s notebook shipments are expected to “remain strong” in the first quarter of 2011. It noted that retail channel vendors indicated a widely publicized design flaw in the […]

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MacBook Air Rumor

Rumor: Apple looking to place Sandy Bridge processor in MacBook Air line this June

If you’re hankering for an upgraded processor in your MacBook Air, just wait a bit. Per CNET, Apple is looking to replace the Core 2 Duo chip found in the current MacBook Air, a processor that is two generations behind Intel’s recently released Sandy Bridge processors. The MacBook Air was updated with a new, thinner […]

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MacBook Pro News

Source claims that Apple MacBook Pro delay from Intel chip bug probably minimal

Following up on a widely publicized chip design error on Intel’s part has disrupted Apple’s plans for its next-generation MacBook Pro models, but the impact will be largely immaterial to both the company’s bottom line and its customers according to a source. Per AppleInsider, Intel said late last month that a design flaw in all […]

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Processors Rumor

Intel to ship dual-core Sandy Bridge processor for notebooks on February 20th, MacBook Pro version may not be far behind

The bad news: Intel’s Sandy Bridge processor was delayed, the announcement coming in last week. The good news: Intel’s dual-core Sandy Bridge processor, which is widely expected to power the next MacBook Pro line is finally shipping this month. MacRumors is reporting that Intel will begin shipping its dual-core Sandy Bridge CPU chips for notebooks […]

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iPhone Rumor

Rumor: Apple to release iOS 4.3 update on February 14th

Ok, Valentine’s Day isn’t everyone’s favorite holiday. In fact, almost no one likes it. Still, there may be something good to come out of it this year. Per MacStories.net, a source has claimed that Apple will release its iOS 4.3 update for the iPhone and iPad on Monday, February 14th, at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 […]