8GB RAM on M3 MacBook Pro ‘Analogous to 16GB’ on PCs, Claims Apple

Following the unveiling of new MacBook Pro models last week, Apple surprised some with the introduction of a base 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 chip, which replaced the discontinued M2 13-inch MacBook Pro in Apple’s Mac lineup. Starting at $1,599, the 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro comes with 8GB of unified memory. That makes it $300 […]

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16-Inch M3 MacBook Pro Can Fast Charge Over USB-C With 240W Cable

Apple’s latest 16-inch M3 MacBook Pro models are able to fast charge at 140W over USB-C with a 240W USB-C cable, according to a support document that was updated today. 2021 and 2022 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M-series chips are limited to faster 140W charging with the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable that Apple […]

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Apple Silicon Buyer’s Guide: Which Chip Should You Choose?

Choosing a new Mac often involves consideration of the many Apple silicon chips now on offer, so our comprehensive guide covers their generations, variations, and performance benchmarks 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 […]

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High Power Mode Expands to 14-Inch MacBook Pro With M3 Max Chip

Apple has expanded High Power Mode to the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max chip, according to Six Colors editor-in-chief Jason Snell. The feature was previously only available on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Max and M2 Max. “For some tests, I switched the MacBook Pro into High Power Mode, which […]

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M3 MacBook Pro Ships With macOS Ventura, Can’t Yet Be Updated to macOS Sonoma Over the Air

Apple’s new entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the standard M3 chip began arriving to customers over the past day, and some early adopters have discovered that the laptop cannot currently be updated to macOS Sonoma over the air. As noted by @aaronp613 on X, at least some 14-inch MacBook Pro models with the M3 chip […]

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M3 iMac and MacBook Pro Models Now Available for Same-Day Pickup

Starting today, Apple’s refreshed M3 iMac and MacBook Pro models with M3 and M3 Pro chips are available for same-day or next-day pickup at Apple Stores, with no pre-order required. Online orders are also beginning to arrive to customers today. Customers across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other regions can now place an […]

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First M3 MacBook Pro and iMac Orders Begin Arriving to Customers

When new products launch, Apple fans in Australia and New Zealand are always the first to get their hands on updated devices because of their time zone. It is Tuesday, November 7 in those two countries, which means customers who ordered a new M3 MacBook Pro or iMac are now beginning to receive their shipments. […]

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New MacBook Pro Reviews: Scary Fast, But M3 Pro Chip Has a Catch

Last week, Apple updated the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips for faster performance. There is also an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with the standard M3 chip. Other new features include a Space Black finish for M3 Pro and M3 Max configurations, and 20% brighter displays. The new […]

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M3 Pro Chip Barely Faster Than M2 Pro in Unverified Benchmark Result

Apple’s new M3 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU offers only marginally faster CPU performance compared to the M2 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU, according to a Geekbench 6 result spotted today by Vadim Yuryev, co-host of the YouTube channel Max Tech. This is only a single benchmark result, so further results are needed […]

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M3 Pro Chip Barely Faster Than M2 Pro in Unverified Benchmark Result

Apple’s new M3 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU offers only marginally faster CPU performance compared to the M2 Pro chip with a 12-core CPU, according to a Geekbench 6 result spotted today by Vadim Yuryev, co-host of the YouTube channel Max Tech. This is only a single benchmark result, so further results are needed […]

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Late 2023 MacBook Pro Buyer’s Guide: 14-Inch and 16-Inch Models Compared

The MacBook Pro is available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, with three distinct models starting at $1,599, $1,999, and $2,499, so which should you choose? With a range of three similar models in the lineup to choose from, our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these MacBook Pros is […]

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M3 Max Chip Around as Fast as M2 Ultra in Early Benchmark Results

The first benchmark results for Apple’s M3 Max chip surfaced in the Geekbench 6 database today, providing a look at CPU performance. Based on the “Mac15,9” model identifier shown, the results appear to be for the new 16-inch MacBook Pro. The highest multi-core score for the M3 Max with a 16-core CPU is currently 21,084 […]

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Have a 13-Inch MacBook Pro? Here’s Why You Should Upgrade to the New M3 14-Inch Model

Apple this week discontinued the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro, replacing it with a 14-inch model that’s equipped with a next-generation M3 chip. The 14-inch model is more expensive, but it comes with a number of benefits that make it worth the upgrade for anyone with a 13-inch machine. The 14-inch MacBook Pro has a larger […]

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2023 MacBook Pro Buyer’s Guide: 15 Differences Compared Across Generations

Apple has refreshed the MacBook Pro’s hardware with a full set of M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, but what exactly do the latest machines bring to the table and is it worth upgrading from the previous generations? The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip starts at $1,599, replacing the previous M2 13-inch […]

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2023 MacBook Pro Buyer’s Guide: 20+ Differences Compared Across Generations

Apple has refreshed the MacBook Pro’s hardware with a full set of M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, but what exactly do the latest machines bring to the table and is it worth upgrading from the previous generations? The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip starts at $1,599, replacing the previous M2 13-inch […]

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Space Black MacBook Pro With Anti-Fingerprint Seal Revealed in First Hands-On Videos

The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models announced on Monday are available in a new Space Black finish when configured with M3 Pro or M3 Max chips. Notably, Apple says this finish features an “anodization seal” to “greatly reduce fingerprints.” Apple already made the MacBook Air available in a darker Midnight finish, and it […]

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14-Inch MacBook Pro With M3 Chip Has Only Two Thunderbolt 3 Ports

Apple’s new M3 14-inch MacBook Pro features two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, not three Thunderbolt 4 ports like the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by M3 Pro and M3 Max chips. Apart from having fewer USB-C ports, the lack of Thunderbolt 4 support on the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the base M3 chip […]

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Apple M3 Pro Chip Has 25% Less Memory Bandwidth Than M1/M2 Pro

Apple’s latest M3 Pro chip in the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro has 25% less memory bandwidth than the M1 Pro and M2 Pro chips used in equivalent models from the two previous generations. Based on the latest 3-nanometer technology and featuring all-new GPU architecture, the M3 series of chips is said to represent […]

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New 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pros Feature 20% Brighter Displays

The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models announced by Apple today feature 20% brighter displays for standard content, according to Apple. Apple’s tech specs for the laptops indicate that all of the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models provide up to 600 nits of peak brightness for SDR content, which is a 20% […]

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