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HDMI 2.1 specification notes released, could bring impressive new features to your Mac

The HDMI standard is about to get that much niftier. Version 2.1 of the HDMI specification has been released. The new version of the standard includes eARC support for object-based audio and advanced audio signal control, wider dynamic HDR, and “Game Mode VRR” allowing a GPU to change the refresh rate of the image on […]

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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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Apple begins surveying users as to headphone jack, other port use on products

The 3.5 millimeter headphone jack on the Retina display MacBook Pro could be next on the chopping block. A number of users have reported Apple asking “Do you ever use the headphone port on your MacBook Pro with Retina display?” There are several other reports on Twitter from users who have been asked similar questions […]

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Wolfpack completes Kickstarter campaign, offers external GPU configurations for MacBook Pro notebooks

It’s a cool idea if it comes true. The Wolfe Pro Kickstarter campaign which became fully funded after one day is offering a choice of two external GPUs for MacBook Pros that offer up to ten times the performance of the top-end built-in one. Connected via Thunderbolt 2 or 3, the Wolfe Pro gets you […]