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Analysis of repair data shows 2016 MacBook Pro keyboards failing at twice the rate of previous models

As spiffy as the 2016 MacBook Pro keyboard was, complete with its new butterfly key-switch action, there’ve been a fair number of complaints about the unit, especially with regards to its failure rates. And they’ve been getting worse. The cool cats over at AppleInsider collected service data for the first year of release of the […]

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Matias offers wired Mac keyboard following Apple’s discontinuation of product

Much to a number of users’ chagrin, Apple discontinued its wired keyboard last June, introducing a new version of the Magic Keyboard with a number pad to take its place. Where Apple left its market open, Matias has introduced a wired keyboard similar to Apple’s discontinued model with RGB backlighting. Matias’ keyboards feature an extremely […]

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Apple releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 update

It’s not the heftiest update in the world, but it could be helpful. On Tuesday, Apple released its macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 update. The update adds the following fixes and changes: – Fixes a bug where Bluetooth appeared as unavailable during Apple Pay transactions. – Improves the reliability of Microsoft Exchange message sync in Mail. […]

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Apple releases wireless keyboard with numeric keypad

At long last, Apple has released a wireless keyboard with a numeric keypad. Apple’s new Bluetooth keyboard with numerical keypad was released today, retails for $129 and uses the following specs: Height: 0.16-0.43 inches Width: 16.48 inches Depth: 4.52 inches Weight: 0.86 pounds

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Rumor: Newly registered model numbers hint at products to be announced at WWDC

When the new model numbers come out, Apple typically has something up its sleeve. The company has apparently registered new model numbers with the Eurasian Economic Commission. The assumption is that these numbers coincide with new Macs and new iPads being announced at WWDC next week. Russia requires companies to register all new products that […]