Tag: MacBook

Apple expands Self Service Repair to Mac notebooks

by Danis Tazetdinov

Apple starts providing genuine parts for M1 Macbooks as a part of Self Service Repair program. Now some MacBook repairs could be performed in-house.

Genuine Apple parts and tools can be purchased by US customers on August 23

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Apple Newsroom: Apple expands Self Service Repair to Mac notebooks

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Apple launches MacBook Upgrade Program for Business Partners

by Danis Tazetdinov

Small business now could benefit from new Apple's program allowing upgrade their MacBooks. Program is launched together with CIT as financing partner.

The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are offered at $60 and $75 per month, respectively, while the 13-inch MacBook Pro and ‌MacBook Air‌ are offered at $30 and $39 monthly payments. No Mac desktop is provided as part of the program. 

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Apple announces new MacBooks, AirPods 3 and new HomePod mini color options

by Danis Tazetdinov

Apple held "Unleashed." special event. During this event there were couple of important announcements made.

Important highlights:

  • New MacBook Pro models 14" and 16" featuring M1 Pro and M1 Max chips;
  • M1 Pro supports up to 32GB of RAM, features 8 high performance cores and 2 high efficiency cores and 16 graphic cores;
  • M1 Max supports up to 64GB of RAM, features 8 high performance cores and 2 high efficiency cores and up to 32 graphic cores;
  • New MacBooks feature HDMI port, SDXD card reader, MagSafe 3 power connector and 3 Thunderbolt/USB-C ports.
  • MacBooks now have up to 8TB of storage options;
  • New MacBook Pro feature Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion support (with up to 120Hz refresh rate);
  • New AirPods 3 feature AirPods Pro like design and spatial audio support, but without noise cancellation;
  • Apple quietly adds new charging case for AirPods Pro with MagSafe support;
  • New "Voice plan" is announced for Apple Music in select countries featuring lower price tier and Siri support;
  • New color options are announced for HomePod mini.

MacBooks, AirPods, HomePod minis are available for pre-order.