Apple has been a pioneer in chip design for decades, and its latest creations, the Apple Silicon chips, are no exception. These chips have brought significant performance improvements and power efficiency to Apple's devices, and they continue to evolve with new advancements. In this article, we will take a look at some of the latest Apple Silicon innovations and explore how they are shaping the future of computing. (more…)

Apple Music has become a cornerstone of the Apple ecosystem, offering a vast library of music, curated playlists, and personalized recommendations. However, one of the platform's most compelling features is its deep integration with other Apple services and devices. This seamless integration makes it easy to enjoy your favorite music across your Apple devices, providing a consistent and personalized listening experience. (more…)

In 2020, Apple introduced the M1 chip, a revolutionary new chip that was designed specifically for Macs. The M1 chip was a huge leap forward for Apple, and it helped to make Macs some of the most powerful and efficient laptops on the market. In 2022, Apple introduced the M2 chip, the successor to the M1 chip. The M2 chip features a number of improvements over the M1 chip, including faster CPU and GPU performance, more memory bandwidth, and a larger cache. (more…)

Apple is experimenting with larger iMacs, including a model with around a 32-inch display, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said these iMacs are still in early development, so he does not expect them to launch until late 2024 or at some point in 2025 at the earliest. Gurman previously said Apple was developing a larger iMac with over a 30-inch display, and he has now specified that the display will be around the same 32-inch size as Apple's high-end Pro Display XDR monitor. Released in December 2019, the Pro Display XDR has 6K resolution for Retina-quality content and starts at $4,999. Apple discontinued the Intel-based 27-inch iMac and iMac Pro over the past…

Choosing a new Mac often involves consideration of the many Apple silicon chips now on offer, so our comprehensive guide covers their generations, variations, performance benchmarks, and future prospects to help you decide which is best for you. After iterating for over a decade in the iPhone and iPad, Apple in 2020 brought its custom silicon chip technology to the Mac, enabling major performance and power efficiency improvements. Since then, Apple silicon has expanded to every Mac model, spurring new designs and capabilities that were previously impossible. Understanding the distinctions between Apple silicon chips will help you make an informed decision when selecting the right Mac for your needs. There have been two generations of Apple silicon for the Mac,…

The Linn Sondek LP12-50 turtable. | Image: Linn LoveFrom, the design firm formed by Apple’s former design head Jony Ive, has collaborated with British audio brand Linn on a 50th anniversary edition of its Sondek LP12 turntable. Just 250 models of the Linn Sondek LP12-50 will be produced and delivered between August 2023 and March 2024, with the limited edition turntable available to reserve now for an eye-watering $60,000 (£50,000). According to a blog post from Linn CEO Gilad Tiefenbrun, the collaboration dates back to early 2022 when Tiefenbrun was offered a meeting with Ive out of the blue over LinkedIn. Eventually, the two companies decided to collaborate on the upcoming turntable, which Fast Company calls Ive’s “first hardware project…