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Intel will supply Apple with processors for MacBook Pro
SemiAccurate says that Intel will become Apple's supplier of ultra-high performance version of its Haswell for the coming MacBook Pros. According to the report, the chips will boast a special version of Intel's highest-end GT3e (Iris Pro 5200) integrated graphics.
It was Apple that requested a special top bin cream-of-the-crop GT3e selection from Intel, with "as much GPU power as possible." Now when most of the top chips are bought by Apple, much less will remain for Intel's other customers.
Leaked Photos of iPhone 5S
Leaked photos of what can possibly be the new iPhone 5S appeared on the Internet yesterday. According to Expreview - a website where these photos were first spotted - this is what we shall see this fall.
MacBook Air sale
This week Apple is starting its campaign with Best Buy to launch an official sale for MacBook Airs. The laptops promoted are one of the most popular ones, all-day power MacBooks. The idea was quickly taken up by other sellers, such as Amazon, MacMall and others.
The Best Buy's promotion is valid up to July 20th. The incentives include free shipping and $50 off 11-inch MacBook Airs, $64 off 13-inch MacBook Airs, and $200 off a 13-inch non-Retina MacBook Pro.
Amazon, MacMall, and B&H equaled the prices quickly, and using the Promo Code APPLEINSIDER01 will enable you to get the MacBook you want at the lowest price possible.
IGZO Displays for iPad - Why Not?
Apple is said to use Sharp or LG IGZO displays for the next generations of MacBook and iPad starting next year. Enhanced performance of those screens alongside with lover energy consumption are two main reasons for such a shift. As to the technology itself, here’s what I managed to learn from Wikipedia:
Apple Launches Online Store for Russia
Apple today launched its . The move had been expected for quite some time. Reports from last year revealed that the Apple had registered a new company in Russia with intentions to launch direct sales in the country.
In order to expand into Russian territory, Apple as registered a company called Apple Rus and assigned Vitaly Morozk, the company's local legal advisor as its director general. It is alleged that Apple executives travelled to Moscow in 2011 to find premises for an Apple store but did not find anything suitable. Apple opened the iTunes Store online in 2009.
It's unclear when or whether the company intends to open any physical Apple Retail Stores in the country.
Watch the Full WWDC 2013 Keynote Here [Video]
Mac OS X Mavericks, iOS 7, Haswell-equipped MacBook Airs, new Mac Pro sneak peeks, videos of retail store openings. All of the above were showcased in this year's Apple WWDC keynote.
If you have not seen it live Apple posted video recording for you .
Apple Starts Prepping Moscone West for WWDC 2013
Apple has starting putting up banners at Moscone West in San Francisco in preparation for WWDC 2013. It's expected that Apple will unveil new MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros, iOS 7, and the future of OS X at the its keynote on June 10th.
Here are some photos posted by 9to5Mac.
Haswell Chip Benchmark Shows 7-13% Performance Increase Over Ivy Bridge
Tom’s Hardware results of a detailed performance test of a Core i7 Haswell processor, which suggest that it will offer 7-13% performance increase over equivalent Ivy Bridge chips – a similar increase experienced with the transition from Sandy Bridge to Ivy Bridge.
Retina MacBook Pro User Filed A Class-Action Suit Against Apple
Since Apple launched its 15,4-inch Retina MacBook Pro in June last year, there have been an increasing number of complaints from users experiencing issues with the device. The most reported issue is one that causes a ghosting or burn-in problem on its display and has resulted in a support thread with more than 365, 215 views.
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Redesigned MacBook Air Planned For 3Q 2013 Release
Taiwanese website Economic Times reports (via ) that Apple is preparing for a release of its next-generation MacBook Air in the third quarter of 2013.
Apple Job Listing for Plastics Design Engineer Hints at Innovative Designs for Future Products
Apple has published a new vacancy of design engineer with a focus on the production of plastics. According to the job description, Apple sought to expand and improve its plastic division.
Apple To Update MacBook Air And MacBook Pro In June 2013
DigiTimes that Apple has informed Taiwan-based suppliers that MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines will see updates in June 2013. DigiTimes' sources also said that Apple will not make any major external design changes to MacBook Airs, but will use a "new processor platform" in the line.
Adobe has released updates for Creative cloud with Photoshop features
Following the announcement that Photoshop CS6 and Illustrator CS6 provide support of the Retina display, Adobe announced the additional upgrades to Creative Cloud subscription service. The updates are currently available exclusively for the subscribers of Creative Cloud.
Observations show that the Mac Pro is the first product with "made in the USA" label
In an interview with Brian Williams Tim Cook revealed that Apple is planning to bring back some of the Mac products in the United States. Cook has not identified which of the Mac lines would be part of the $ 100 million investment, but, judging by observations, it will be probably the Mac Pro.
Adobe Adds Retina Display Support To Illustrator And Photoshop CS6
Today Adobe released updates to and Photoshop CS6 adding support for Retina displays. Now customers can see more detail in text and images in the user interface of these programs when working on computers with high-resolution displays such as a new MacBook Pro. Currently, the HiDPI feature in the Illustrator is available only on Mac OS, but in the future it is expected to be available on other operating systems.