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BlackMagic eGPU Pro availability pushed back to December on Apple’s online storefront

A rather cool item that debuted alongside the new Mac mini and MacBook Air back in October has been delayed a bit. Apple, which recently added the Blackmagic eGPU Pro as an online store item, stated the unit would be released in late November. Unfortunately, the current listing now says that the device won’t be […]

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FCC approves exemption from EU’s European Commission, allows for U.S. satellites to receive European GPS data for the first time

You can’t say no to additional GPS data. As of last week, U.S.-based iOS devices, as well as other devices, will be able to receive European Galileo satellite navigation data for the first time, thanks to an order from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. Smartphone makers have, until now, been legally required to block US […]

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Some users cite sporadic charging issues with iOS 12

A number of reports have indicated that iOS 12 could have a bug that causes periodic and random issues with devices not charging when plugged in to a power source, or placed on a wireless charging pad without user interaction. Approximately 108 users have comments on the issue with either the iPhone XS and iOS […]

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Engineering specs, discussions emerge for Apple Watch Series 4 LTPO-OLED screens

Following Apple’s announcement last week, you may have notice that the Apple Watch Series 4 unit incorporates a “LTPO-OLED” screen. Here to explain what that is, a quick engineering discussion screen cap offered the following details: Appleā€™s watch comparison [Source : 0] Section 1: What are backplanes Before we can understand what the LTPO OLED […]

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Intel unveils Whiskey Lake, Amber Lake processors, units could be used for updated MacBook notebooks this fall

Intel’s spiffy new Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake processors for notebooks are officially available and should start surfacing in new systems this fall. The processors offer longer battery life, improved performance and built-in Gigabit WiFi support, and could be optimal for Apple’s upcoming MacBook and MacBook Air lineup. Both processors stick with the 14nm process […]