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Multiple Macs tipped for WWDC 2023 unveiling, but what could they be? Apple's big WWDC 2023 event will kick off on June 5 with the company streaming the big opening keynote for everyone to watch online. There's sure to be a lot to get through and with hopes high, we're now learning more about what we should expect from the big event. With Apple already expected to announce the Reality Pro AR/VR headset and show off the software that will power the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch into 2024, it's shaping up to be a big event — and that's before you remember that the 15-inch MacBook Air is also on the horizon. But now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has added further fuel to the fire, stoking expectations that there will be "several new Macs" unveiled at an event that he also believes will be "one of Apple's longest ever." How long? It'll "easily exceed two hours," he thinks. More Macs, but which ones? Gurman'...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 certification suggests we’re on track for a July launch We’ve been waiting quite a while for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series, given that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 and its siblings were announced in February 2022. But that wait might almost be over, as the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra appear to have just been certified. Nashville Chatter (via GSMArena ) has spotted TUV certifications for two Samsung devices with model numbers that have been linked to the Tab S9 Plus and Tab S9 Ultra. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, those model numbers are SM-X816B, SM-X810, and SM-X816N, while in the case of the Ultra they’re SM-X916B, SM-X910, and SM-X916N. Why three for each? One is apparently for a 5G model, one for a Wi-Fi only version, and one for a South Korean version. So that tells you that both the Plus and Ultra may optionally be available with 5G, but that’s hardly surprising. The listings also reveal that both slates should ship wit...

The Google Pixel Tablet could soon become even more like an iPad The Google Pixel Tablet is in some ways like an iPad, specifically an iPad 10.9 (2022) , as they’re both mid-range slates and have very similar screen sizes. But the gap between looks as though it may continue to narrow. That’s because – according to leaker @Za_Raczke (via Phone Arena ) – Google is working on a ‘Stylus for Pixel Tablet’ and a ‘Keyboard for Pixel Tablet’. They put those terms in quotes, so it sounds like those would be the launch names for these accessories. In a follow-up tweet , they claim these accessories are still in development, and don’t give any indication of when they will actually launch. "Keyboard for Pixel Tablet" May 29, 2023 See more We’d take this with a pinch of salt then, as it’s always possible that in-development stuff won’t ever see the light of day. Plus, this leaker doesn’t have as much of an established track record as some, though they have accurately leaked ...

Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro are finally available on your iPad – here's how to get them Just two weeks after the initial announcement, Apple's Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro editing software have made landfall on select iPad models. Both apps function similarly to their desktop counterparts with some customizations so they can take full advantage of the hardware. As stated in our previous coverage , Final Cut Pro will feature a new jog wheel to make interacting with the touch screen easy to do. This includes smoothly navigating the Magnetic Timeline and moving clips for a video. Support for the Apple Pencil is present enabling Live Drawing so you can draw and write on top of content. Additionally, Final Cut Pro on iPad allows for multicamera editing so you can easily combine multiple angles into one timeline. As for Logic Pro , the music editing software comes with Multi-Touch so you can use your hands to zoom in on tracks or scroll through them. Custom audio boards can be...

Amazon Fire Max 11 is the company's biggest tablet yet, aims at the iPad 2022 Amazon’s Fire tablets are known for being affordable and usually quite small, but the company’s latest slate breaks at least one of those trends, as the Amazon Fire Max 11 has just been announced, and it has an 11-inch 1200 x 2000 screen. Previously, the biggest Amazon tablet was the 10.1-inch Amazon Fire HD 10 , but an extra inch of screen space isn’t all you get here. For one thing, the Amazon Fire Max 11 has an 8MP front-facing camera that’s ideally positioned for landscape video calls. That means the lens is halfway down one of the long sides of the slate, which makes a lot more sense for a tablet, as they’re almost always used in landscape orientation for video chats. This isn't the first Fire with that design, but it's something a lot of tablets don't have. (Image credit: Amazon) That positioning and the 11-inch size actually makes this potentially one of the closest rivals ...

Amazon Kindle Scribe just got a huge update but it might not be all we want Amazon is rolling yet another major update to its Kindle Scribe e-reader – making this the third one since the device’s launch back in November 2022. Users will be getting four new features with this patch . Chief among them is the long-awaited support for “direct on-page writing”. Unfortunately, you may be disappointed with the feature as it’s not as extensive as some would have preferred. It only works with certain content such as “guided journals and word games” like crossword puzzles. Amazon has a section on its online marketplace highlighting which ebooks support the write-on feature. Or you can visit the Kindle Store on the Scribe to see the same thing. For the latter, be sure to keep an eye out for content that has either “Write-on Books” or “On-page writing” listed as a feature. Kindle Scribe new lasso tool. (Image credit: Amazon) Brand new tools Moving down the list, Amazon is introduc...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra pics spotted – but you may be disappointed Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9 series is expected to arrive at some point in the next few months, and we’ve just been treated to some renders of the S9 Ultra tablet . This is largest tablet in the next-gen Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 family, with a 14-inch screen that Samsung hopes will make you think of the device as a worthy alternative to the best laptops in 2023. These new renders come courtesy of OnLeaks on Twitter (a well-known leaker) and MySmartPrice (as first spotted by GSMArena ). Check them out below: Good Morning #FutureSquad!Here comes your very first look at the #Samsung #GalaxyTabS9Ultra (360° video + crispy sharp 5K renders)On behalf of @mysmartprice 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/3Ma9k1o pic.twitter.com/CdsFY1D8MX May 17, 2023 See more In short, the Tab S9 Ultra looks pretty sharp, but the overall design remains much the same as its predecessor tablet from last year. You have a 14.6-inch AMOLED screen (feat...

M3 Pro MacBook Pro could be much more powerful, but it won't launch in 2023 Nobody would ever accuse the current M2 Pro MacBook Pro of being slow, but that doesn't mean that there isn't room for improvement. A new report aims to shed some light on what that improvement might look like. The M2 Pro already beats at the heart of what is probably the best Mac for creatives who don't need to go the whole hog for the M2 Max, but it's said that Apple is already testing what comes next — and it has more cores than ever before. How many more cores? Only a couple, but that's better than none, right? As for when the chip will debut, that's another story entirely. More cores, more waiting. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, writing in his weekly Power On newsletter , reports that App Store entries shared with him show that Apple is already testing the new chip inside a MacBook Pro running a beta version of macOS 14. That chip has 12 CPU cores, up from the previous 10,...

This Dock concept is exactly what we want to see from macOS 14 Whenever Apple is getting ready to announce new software we all have hopes and dreams for what it might bring to the table. The impending macOS 14 announcement is absolutely no different and we can't wait to see what Apple shows off at WWDC23 on June 5. But we just really hope that this concept is a glimpse of what's to come. That concept shows us a new type of macOS Dock that appears to take more than a cue from the best iPhone feature in recent years — the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro . Do we want this new Dock and nothing else? Absolutely not, but there's no denying that something like this would be an excellent start to Craig Federighi's walkthrough come dub-dub-day next month. It's ALIVE! The Dock today is fine, but it's far from what anyone would call active or exciting. It lets us open apps and switch between them. Sometimes it shows icons with badges that tell us how many unre...

Google officially launches the Pixel Tablet, its latest Android tablet attempt Google has finally launched the Google Pixel Tablet , its first Pixel-branded tablet in years. It will cost $499/£599/AU$899, and comes with optional case and dock accessories. The Pixel Tablet will go on preorder from May 10 from the Google Store and other retailers, with shipping from June. Design-wise, the Pixel Tablet is reminiscent of the Pixel 5, though the materials are naturally different. It’s a very minimal design, with an aluminum enclosure and a nanoceramic coating, and it comes in Porcelain, Hazel, and Rose colors (or white, green, and pink). The display is an 11-inch Full HD panel, and there are four speakers for watching movies and listening to music. Under the hood is the same Tensor G2 processor that powers the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro , as well as 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There’s an 8MP camera which you can use for quick snaps, and Google says the battery is good for up to 12 h...

Refurbished M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros are already for sale from Apple So you want to get your hands on a beastly new 14 or 16-inch MacBook Pro but you don't want to spend the kinds of sums you're seeing in the Apple Store. We might have the answer you've been looking for. Apple is now selling both models, including the diminutive powerhouse that is the 14-inch MacBook Pro , in a whole new way — for the first time you can buy refurbished M2 Pro and M2 Max MacBook Pros direct from Apple. Buying a Mac that has been refurbished by Apple has a number of benefits, not least the fact that you can save some money. How much you'll save will depend on the model you plump for. More Mac for less Apple currently lists a few refurbished 2023 models as first spotted by MacRumors . Refurbished Macs normally sell for around 15% less than their brand-new counterparts which means that there are some decent savings to be had. As an example, the base 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro ...

The latest Pixel Tablet leak reveals specs, pricing, and an on-sale date We're coming up to a year since the Google Pixel Tablet was first announced, and so it's fair to say that it's been a long time coming. Now a listing posted to Amazon, apparently in error, has revealed some of the specs, the pricing, and the on-sale date for the device. There is a caveat though: this listing (via 9to5Google ) was on the Amazon Japan site before it got pulled. Still, it gives us some useful clues as to how this tablet might be priced and made available across the rest of the world as well. The specs are listed as a Tensor G2 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The screen, meanwhile, is a 10.95-inch affair, with a 2,560 x 1,600 pixel resolution and 500 nits of brightness. Battery life covers 12 hours of video watching, apparently, and there are 8MP cameras on the front and the back. June 20 pic.twitter.com/6hE7eu9Lo1 May 7, 2023 See more Price and date...

Getting a new 15-inch MacBook Air after WWDC will be much easier this time around As rumors continue to swirl that Apple will finally announce the oft-rumored 15-inch MacBook Air during WWDC23 a new report adds further fuel to that fire. That report claims that Apple's suppliers are getting their ducks in a row ahead of the unveiling, making sure that they have enough laptops on hand should sales figures prove positive. How many laptops? "Stockpiling" is the word being thrown around, suggesting there are plenty of 15-inch MacBook Airs on hand. As well there should be — this is already shaping up to be the best Mac for a whole ton of people thanks to its large screen, M2 performance, and what is sure to be impressive battery life. Great expectations This is all according to trade publication DigiTimes whose paywalled report was first picked up by MacRumors . If Apple's suppliers really are stockpiling laptops it could mean that picking one up won't be al...

We probably won't get M3 MacBooks this year – here's why I'm not bothered According to known hardware leaker @Tech_Reve , Apple has reportedly delayed its upcoming M3 chip until at least 2024 – citing ‘yield issues’ with its manufacturing partner TSMC. This isn’t entirely surprising; the global chip shortage is still ongoing, and TSMC has been having difficulty keeping up with demand – prompting some tech companies to shift over to other major players in the semiconductor fabrication industry, like Samsung. AMD’s new Z1-series processors were delayed due to manufacturing struggles, and Intel has reportedly canceled two new projects with TSMC. Update: No M3 Mac or iPad for this yearDue to yield issues with TSMC not being able to supply enough of the M3 to Apple, Apple has delayed the release of the M3 until next year.So there will be no M3 Macs and no M3 iPads this year. pic.twitter.com/faL9l7n53s May 3, 2023 See more Speculation from Macworld suggests that App...

Two more classic Apple products are heading for the graveyard Sad news, Apple fans: the iPhone-making behemoth has reportedly sounded the death knell for two more of its classic products. According to an internal memo seen by MacRumors , Apple plans to add both the Thunderbolt Display and first-generation iPad Air to its obsolete products list on May 31, meaning neither device will be eligible for repairs at Apple stores or other official Apple service providers after that date. Both products were discontinued in 2016, but Apple typically supports the servicing of devices for up to seven years after it stops distributing them for sale (the last iPod, for instance, was officially condemned in 2022 but remains eligible for repairs). Let’s start with an obituary for the Thunderbolt Display, which is – or should that be was ? – a 27-inch flat panel computer launched by Apple in 2011.  Boasting a 1440p resolution, a 720p camera, three USB 2.0 ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a F...

AMD and Samsung could team up for a new wave of super-fast Chromebooks Have you ever used a Chromebook with an AMD processor? I have, but I’m in the minority there – most Chrome-powered laptops are powered by Intel CPUs. In fact, if you take a look at our list of the best Chromebooks , you won’t see a single AMD chip to be found; the processors are all either Intel or Qualcomm, and if you go hunting for a super-budget Chromebook, you’ll likely find some MediaTek models out there. But that could all be about to change… According to a tweet from known hardware leaker @OreXda , AMD has signed on with Samsung to use the Seoul-based tech giant’s foundries for manufacturing 4nm processors – though the leaker says nothing about what these new mystery chips could be used for. AMD signed to use Samsung Foundry 4nm pic.twitter.com/FuWFJLpvjY May 1, 2023 See more However, we can draw some conclusions here. We already know that the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the...

Apple’s rumored third iPad Pro could be more powerful than its M2 MacBooks Rumors hinting at the development of two OLED iPad Pros have been swirling for a number of months, but we’re now hearing that Apple is working on a third OLED iPad Pro model that could blow its siblings – and its competitors – out of the water. According to serial Apple leaker Revegnus , this new iPad Pro will be the largest and most powerful iPad model ever, boasting a massive 14.1-inch display and a super-fast M3 Pro chipset.  Yes, you read that right: Apple’s top-tier iPad Pro will reportedly rival its current best MacBooks – and the upcoming MacBook Air (2023) – in the power department. And it’ll do so by using an advanced cooling system rather than noisy fans, too. TechSmart notes that this M3 Pro processor could be limited so as not to put too much strain on the iPad’s cooling system – meaning the new device won’t quite match the next MacBook Pros for power, despite sharing the same chipset – b...