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Apple lowers prices of assorted USB-C adapters until end of March, 2017

If you thought Apple’s USB-C adapter prices were a bit steep, there’s a price break until the end of March, 2017. Apple on Friday lowered the prices for many of its USB-C adapters, which are necessary for users who want to connect their devices to the new laptop. The new MacBook Pro has Thunderbolt 3/USB-C […]

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Apple responds to customer feedback, drops prices on assorted USB-C adapters

Responding to customer demand, especially in the wake of USB-C becoming that much more prevalent on the newly-released MacBook Pro notebook, Apple has dropped the prices on all of its USB-C adapters by $6 to $20. The simple USB-C to USB Adapter, formerly priced at $19, is now $9, while the more expensive USB-C Digital […]

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Touch Bar MacBook Pros strip out most legacy ports, opt for Thunderbolt 3/USB-C and 3.5 mm headphone jack

If you’re wondering what ports you’ll find on the new Touch Bar MacBook Pro, here’s a hint: lots of Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports, a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack and not much else. Apple has removed the MagSafe 2 charging port, HDMI port, SD card slot, Thunderbolt 2 port and standard USB ports. These ports have been […]

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Apple leaks next-gen MacBook Pro image with macOS 10.12.1 Sierra update, confirms OLED-based “Magic Touchbar”

Apple may have accidentally revealed some of the goods to be announced at the media event on October 27th via the macOS Sierra 10.12.1 update. The update apparently includes hidden Apple Pay images that depict the brand new MacBook Pro with an OLED touch panel. This confirms that such a product is in the works […]

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Rumor: Apple’s October 27th media event to see new MacBook Pro, 13-inch MacBook, new iMac and 5K display still in development

The rumor mill regarding Apple’s October 27th media event has gotten a bit more specific. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new research report outlining his expectations for next Thursday’s “Hello Again” event where Apple is expected to make a number of Mac-related announcements. Kuo’s note states that Apple will release the next-gen […]