The number of flight restrictions imposed on a certain number of 15-inch MacBook notebooks with faulty batteries has spread to an increasing number of airlines. As of now MacBook owners need to start checking with an airline if they intend to take their laptop on a flight because the restrictions imposed vary. The worst case […]
Tag: 2017
When your notebook’s battery is in questionable shape, the FAA tends to take notice. U.S. airline safety regulators banned select MacBook Pro notebooks on flights after Apple recently stated that some units posed a fire risk. In a statement, the FAA said that it was “aware of the recalled batteries that are used in some […]
Sometimes the leaks reveal the really cool things. A model number for an unreleased MacBook Pro has emerged through the Federal Communications Commission. The model number could be a sign that Apple is planning to ship a new variant of the notebook, including a potential rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro. A search of FCC filings unearthed the model […]
It’s not the best news you’re going to hear all day, but at least there’s a replacement program for the issue. Apple on Thursday announced a voluntary recall for owners of its 15-inch MacBook Pro notebooks sold between September 2015 and February 2017. The notebooks, as cited by Apple, feature a battery issue that presents […]
macOS 10.15 Catalina was announced yesterday, bringing with it the question of whether or not your Mac can handle it. Apple, in turn, has published the following list of macOS Catalina-compatible Macs. It goes as follows: MacBook: 2015 and later iMac: 2012 and later MacBook Air: 2012 and later iMac Pro: 2017 and later (all […]