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Apple quietly extends AirPods Pro support program for additional year to address crackling/static/Active Noise Cancellation issues

Back in October of 2020, Apple quietly introduced a service program to address AirPods Pro issues that could lead to their experiencing issues with static, crackling sounds, or problems with their Active Noise Cancellation feature. Apple also simultaneously stated that the program would cover the ‌AirPods Pro‌ for two years after the retail sale of […]

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Rumor: Apple’s upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks expected to use identical M1X processor, operate at equivalent speeds

The biggest MacBook Pro may not be the fastest one. Per tech leaker @Dylandkt, while Apple is working on both 14-inch and updated 16-inch MacBook Pro notebooks, the two models will use the same M1X chip, thereby providing equivalent speeds across both models. While Apple typically includes a discrete GPU in its larger MacBook Pro […]

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Apple Pay support arrives in Qatar

If you’re traveling in the middle east any time soon, this should come in handy. The country of Qatar has just added Apple Pay support, as noted via a recent announcement by Qatar bank QNB: QNB is one of the largest financial institutions in the region and operates a number of subsidiaries in 31 countries, […]

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Research firm TrendForce predicts “iPhone 13” will launch in September, feature larger batteries, an updated chipset, and expanded 5G support

Per analysts with research firm TrendForce, Apple is likely to release all new models of its “iPhone 13” lineup in September, complete with larger batteries, an updated chipset, and expanded mmWave 5G support. The company on Thursday outlined its expectations for the device, which it says will return to a typical September release. Driven by […]

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Parallels Desktop 17 now available, offers improved Apple Silicon support other features

Parallels 17 is out the door, and its features list looks spiffy. Here’s what’s in store according to 9to5Mac: Software doesn’t stand still and neither do the operating systems. macOS Monterey and Windows 11 will be coming sooner than later and Parallels 17 is ready for them both as a host and a guest. If […]