Next week's Apple event should be one for the Mac fans. Photo: Apple
New Macs are expected at Appleâs upcoming October 30 event â and the Eurasian Economic Competition database is the unlikely place that may have just confirmed that.
The online database has been updated with three new filings for desktop computers running macOS 10.14. These most likely refer to rumored upgrades of the iMac and Mac mini. Apple last updated the Mac mini four years ago on October 16, 2014.
This week on The CultCast: Is Apple preparing to dump a bunch of much-needed Mac updates on us? We discuss. Plus: Something very strange is going on with the Mac â we fill you in. And is MacBook Proâs Touch Bar actually useful? We give you our brutally honest opinions. And stay tuned for another episode of CultCast 2nd Hour. This time: Siri Shortcuts, explained!
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The iPad mini was unveiled at an October event. Just like 2012, we're expecting another Apple press event this fall. Photo: Apple
At its huge press event last month, Apple took the wraps off the iPhone XS, XR and Apple Watch Series 4. But we donât think thatâs everything the company is going to unveil this season.
Here are five good reasons why we think Apple will hold another press event in October to show us new tablets, laptops and desktops.
President Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook don't see eye-to-eye on any of the Trump tarrifs. Photos: White House/Apple
President Trump reportedly ordered tariffs on $200 billion more Chinese goods yesterday. After these were first proposed several weeks ago, Apple warned that theyâll likely increase the cost of many of its products.
The list of affected devices includes some of Appleâs most popular offerings.
Trumpâs latest round of proposed tariffs will negatively impact Appleâs revenues but according to some numbers crunched by an Apple analyst, investors shouldnât worry about the companyâs profits being hit too hard.
Apple revealed last week that some of the proposed tariffs would hurt the profitability of Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod and Apple Pencil. Price increases would be passed on to consumers, however, it probably wonât be more than a 20% jump.
Complications could keep us waiting for Appleâs more affordable iPhone. Photo: OnLeaks
If youâve been itching to get yours hands on iPhone X but donât want to spend $1,000 on a phone, Appleâs rumored 6.1-inch LCD handset could be exactly what youâve been waiting for.
But good luck getting one this fall. A new report, citing sources familiar with Appleâs plans, claims the device will suffer supply shortages at launch as a result of âminor complicationsâ with its new display.
Whatâs more, some of the other products you we were hoping to see this week may not be announced until later.
On September 12, the company will host a special keynote from the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, where it will reveal all the hardware it has planned for this fall.
Weâre expecting a slew of big announcements, including updates for the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Hereâs our roundup of everything Apple is likely to deliver at its âGather Roundâ event.
The 2018 Mac mini Pro is rumored to be much powerful than the "current" model, which hasn't been updated in almost four years. Photo: Apple
The last time Apple gave any love to the Mac mini was way back in 2014. But a refresh is reportedly coming.
This inexpensive macOS desktop is apparently popular with developers and server farms. The 2018 mini is supposedly being created with these professionals in mind.
A new Mac Mini is finally on the way! Photo: Apple
Apple is preparing to unleash some huge upgrades across its entire product line this fall, according to one of the most reliable analysts in the game.
Mac fans hoping for upgrades will be pleased to hear that the long-neglected Mac mini and iMac are set to get some much-needed updates, based on analyst Ming-Chi Kuoâs latest report. And most of Appleâs other products are going to get some love this fall, too.
Apple CEO Tim Cook on stage for WWDC 2018. Photo: Apple
Apple has started issuing press invites for its big WWDC keynote on June 4.
Attendees will be treated to a preview of iOS 12 and the next major updates to macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. Apple could also surprise us with some new hardware.
A rock-bottom price on the Mac mini is just one of the deals in this standout Mac sale. Photo: Apple
This week, you can save up to $1,300 at B&H Photo Video in their massive Apple sale! We also have great deals on the Apple Mac mini and the (refurbished) iPhone 6. Plus, youâll find an assortment of all-time low prices on accessories for your Apple products!
This weekâs Apple deals roundup will help you get into shape without breaking the bank. Youâll see deals on the Apple Watch as well as Totu Sports Headphones. Plus, save on the newly released Space Gray Magic Mouse 2!
2017 was a very good year. Image: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
2017 was a killer year for new Apple products â and itâs not all because of the iPhone X.
Appleâs design team spun out updates in nearly every single category while also popping out a few all-new products. The Mac Pro and Mac mini were pretty much the only machines that got no love from Apple this year. But with all the new stuff, itâs hard for Apple fans to complain.
Hereâs a recap of every new Apple product of 2017.
This Mac Mini concept is pretty crazy. Photo: Louis Berger
Itâs time for Apple to think different when it comes to the Mac mini.
Even though itâs been over 1,000 days since Apple last updated its smallest Mac machine, Tim Cook insists itâs still an important part of Appleâs product line. Apple fans are desperate for an update, but if it looks anything like this concept itâll have been well worth the wait.
Don't expect anymore Apple keynotes this year. Photo: Apple
Hoping for that long-overdue Mac mini refresh to arrive this year? Donât count on it. Donât count on any further product unveilings. Apple executive Craig Federighi has indicated that there will be no more special events this year.
Bag a Mac mini now for half the usual price. Photo: Apple
The Mac mini is still an âimportant partâ of Appleâs lineup, according to CEO Tim Cook. The most affordable macOS machine has gone without an update for three years, but fans should not be worried about it getting the chop.
Appleâs latest update for the Mac finally arrived today in the form of macOS High Sierra, bringing a host of improvements to Mac users. While the update doesnât contain a ton of outward-facing changes, itâs definitely worth taking the time to upgrade if you want your Mac to be faster and more secure than ever.
Do you find it difficult to choose Apple products? Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple currently offers more products than ever before. Whether youâre buying an iPhone, an iPad, a Mac, or even an Apple Watch, there are a bunch of options to consider before you hand over your cash in an Apple store.
Having options is always a good thing, but has Appleâs product portfolio become too confusing for consumers? Does the company even have the resources to keep everything fresh and fully-supported, or is its larger lineup hurting its products?
Join us in this weekâs Friday Night Fight as we battle it out over whether itâs time for Apple to streamline its product lineup.
Apple partnered with LG to create a new 5K Thunderbolt 3 display last year to go with the new MacBook Pro, but according to a new report, the iPhone-maker is working on a new 8K display just for the next generation of Mac Pros.
It's time to upgrade. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
If you own a Mac that was made between 2009 to 2011 it is about to become officially obsolete.
Apple plans to no longer offer support for two MacBook Pros, a Mac mini and MacBook, according to a new report that reveals the devices are set to join the long list of vintage Apple products.
Wouldn't you like a powerful PC running macOS? Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple has finished unveiling its product lineup for 2016, and yet again it appears to have forgotten about the Mac Pro. The high-end desktop will be three years old next month, and although it might look pretty on the outside, itâs way past its best on the inside.
Apple wonât tell us why the Mac Pro isnât a priority anymore, but its focus is clearly elsewhere. This is a problem for creative professionals who rely on the extra power the machine provides. For some, the iMac just isnât beefy enough.
Some believe Apple should license macOS to third-party computer makers that are willing to cater to the pros Apple is ignoring. Itâs a move Apple would never make, but is it a good idea?
Join us in this weekâs Friday Night Fight as we battle it out over whether Apple should let rival PC vendors build macOS machines!
Appleâs launch of the new MacBook Pros prompted a surprisingly virulent backlash â one that can be explained by âcatastrophe theoryâ in mathematics.
Normally, reaction to Appleâs new products is remarkably consistent. Apple loyalists are pleased, the wider public approves and the tech press cynically dismisses the new products (because they hold Apple to a higher standard than the rest of the industry).
This time, it was different. There was a very loud and very negative reaction. The negativity came not from the tech press, but from the most loyal and ardent Mac enthusiasts. The very people who evangelize Apple products and who are deeply invested in the whole ecosystem were the ones most vocally expressing disappointment, frustration and outright anger. Â
So what exactly happened? What was so bad about these new machines to provoke this reaction?
As best as I can tell, the answer is nothing at all.
Are you still excited by Apple in 2016? Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple might be the biggest company in tech, with revenues that make eyes water every quarter, but even some fans think itâs getting a little boring in Cupertino.
But was all that enough, or could Apple have done more? None of these releases were really that revolutionary, and investors are still waiting for Appleâs next big thing. So, is it true? Is Apple really boring now?
Join us in this weekâs Friday Night Fight as we battle it out over these questions and more!
The LG UltraFine 5K is the closest thing we'll get to an Apple Thunderbolt 3 display. Photo: Apple
The days of Apple making its own stand-alone displays for the Mac Mini and Mac Pro are dead.
Apple revealed a new 5K 27-inch Thunderbolt 3 display during its âHello Againâ keynote yesterday, only instead of being made by Apple, the company partnered with LG to create the monitor. And according to people who talked to Apple at the event, there are no plans to ever make an Apple display again.