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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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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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Former Apple engineers found Pearl, introduce RearVision camera accessory for your car

While Apple still has yet to publicly acknowledge its car project, a number of former Apple employees have formed a startup called Pearl, which was co-founded by three former Apple engineers. The crew, which helped design several generations of iPods and iPhones in years past, has hired approximately 70 employees and begun working on a […]

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Apple quietly releases iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case, cites 25 hours of talk time

Apple on Tuesday quietly launched its new iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case, which the company says will extend the handset’s talk time and internet use by up to 25 and 18 hours, respectively. The case’s outside material compares similarly to the company’s previous line of silicone accessories, with an added hump sitting in the middle […]

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Rumor: 12.9-inch “iPad Pro” to incorporate Force Touch, USB-C connector, other changes

A source close to the story has stated that Apple is indeed working on a larger 12.9-inch iPad. The upcoming iPad, commonly referred to as the “iPad Pro”, is rumored to incorporate a number of changes including a Bluetooth stylus accessory with pressure sensitivity, support for Force Touch input, and a USB-C connector. Its expected […]