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…)

Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of a rumored 30-inch iMac, which could be the Apple Silicon spiritual successor to the Intel iMac Pro. A second-gen Apple Watch Ultra is also said to be coming this fall, faster than some may have expected. More details about how the Vision Pro works in VR are coming out, new Beats Studio Pro leaks, and we answer some #Ask9to5Mac questions. Sponsored by Factor: Factor has everything I need for a week of flavorful, nutritious eats. Head to factormeals.com/happyhour50 and use code happyhour50 to get 50% off your first box. more… The post 30-inch iMac and second-gen Apple Watch Ultra rumors, new Beats Studio Pro details appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Now official, the Insta360 Go 3 is the long-awaited successor to the brand's ultra-portable action cam lineup that now includes a removable flip screen action pod for added battery and functionality.New Insta360 Go 3The Insta360 Go 3 weighs only 1.2 ounces and retains its magnetic body to adhere to various surfaces and mounts. A pivot stand, clip, and magnetic pendant are included in the box. Read more...

Now official, the Insta360 Go 3 is the long-awaited successor to the brand's ultra-portable action cam lineup that now includes a removable flip screen action pod for added battery and functionality.New Insta360 Go 3The Insta360 Go 3 weighs only 1.2 ounces and retains its magnetic body to adhere to various surfaces and mounts. A pivot stand, clip, and magnetic pendant are included in the box. Read more...

In his Bloomberg Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reported today on Apple’s upcoming product roadmap. Alongside the iPhone 15 lineup this fall, customers can expect the launch of Apple Watch Series 9 and a second-generation Apple Watch Ultra. More updates to the Mac lineup, like M3 MacBook and MacBook Pro devices, are not expected until later this year or early 2024. Notably, Gurman reports new iMacs with 24-inch screens are in the works, after skipping the M2 generation entirely, as well as a brand new iMac model with a screen larger than 30 inches (this may be the long-awaited Apple Silicon successor the iMac Pro.) more… The post Second-gen Apple Watch Ultra coming this fall, new big iMac ‘in early…

Apple’s A17 Bionic SoC is expected to be the company’s first 3nm chip which will offer major performance and efficiency improvements over the 5nm fabrication used for the last three generations of Apple’s A-series chips. Hartley Charlton for MacRumors: The initial version of the A17 Bionic chip will reportedly be manufactured using TSMC’s N3B process, but Apple is planning to switch the A17 over to N3E sometime next year. The move is said to be a cost-cutting measure that could come at the expense of reduced efficiency. N3B is TSMC’s original ‌3nm‌ node created in partnership with Apple. N3E, on the other hand, is the simpler, more accessible node that most other TSMC clients will use. N3E has fewer EUV…