In a surprising turn of events, Apple’s MacBook sales have taken a considerable hit, with a projected 30% drop compared to 2022, according to renowned Apple supply chain analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo. This revelation comes in the wake of Apple’s decision to forgo any new Mac launches for the remainder of 2023. In a recent Medium…
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In a long-awaited development, Apple’s settlement for the class-action lawsuit concerning its ill-fated butterfly keyboard design has finally received the green light. The $50 million settlement, reached in November, is now set to compensate affected MacBook users with payouts ranging from $50 to $395. The butterfly keyboard initially debuted in 2015 with the 12-inch MacBook.…
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According to a new report from Korea, Apple halted the production of its M2 series chips at the beginning of 2023 due to a significant decline in global demand for MacBooks. Facing plummeting Mac sales amid a severe PC market downturn, Apple completely suspended production of its custom-designed M2 series processors that power new MacBook…
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Samsung Display is currently developing a 13.3-inch OLED panel for a forthcoming MacBook Air model, as part of Apple’s plans to switch a number of its product lines to the display technology. This news comes from a report by The Elec, which also reveals that LG Display is developing OLED displays for both of the…
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker and supplier to tech giant Apple, is reportedly making strides in improving its production capacity for chips based on its 3-nanometer process technology. According to industry sources, this technology is expected to debut in this year’s iPhone 15 Pro and upcoming MacBook models. A report…
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Apple is reportedly on track to launch a new 15-inch MacBook Air in April, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young. This latest report builds on Young’s earlier announcement last month that Apple’s supply chain had begun production of display panels for the laptop, which he claimed would be the largest display size…
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In a move that has raised eyebrows among Apple customers, the tech giant has increased the cost of replacing an out-of-warranty battery for its devices. Apple confirmed the new pricing structure in a statement released on its website, indicating that the change would apply to all previous generations of iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The new…
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Messaging app Telegram has launched a new feature called “Power Saving Mode” for its macOS app, aimed at MacBook users. The mode, available in version 9.4.1 of the app, aims to save battery life by disabling resource-intensive processes. When activated, the mode turns off animations, auto-playing videos and GIFs, and other interface effects that consume…
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Apple is reportedly considering the return of its 12-inch MacBook, according to rumors circulating on the Korean blog Naver. The blog post claims that the tech giant has not yet confirmed whether the device will go into production, but sources from a Taiwanese parts supplier suggest that production activities related to the device are already…