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There’s the Apple Smart Ring, and possibly, a future glass-bodied MacBook Pro with wireless charging built directly into the palm rest area. The Apple patent in question was just approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office yesterday, with some of the sketches also showing a magnetized keyboard accessory for those who prefer typing on a physical device rather than a touchscreen.
Apple’s MacBook Air M1 laptop is still a great pickup in 2022 for most users, and you can get one for $799 shipped during the Prime Early Access Sale for the next 2-days, originally $999. This Apple-developed 8-core CPU performs up to 3.5x faster than the previous generation and its 8-core GPU provides graphics that are up to 5x faster, enabling graphics-intensive games to run at significantly higher frame rates. Product page – or check out all of the other Prime Early Access deals.
The Twelve South Curve Flex is a MacBook stand designed for those who might want to use an external keyboard or just need their laptop elevated for a video call. This stand can flex up to 22-inches and adjusts the keyboard angle from 0-45 degrees. When not in use, simply fold it flat and use the included padded neoprene travel sleeve for safekeeping.
The Apple MacBook Air M2 just hit stores last month, but you can already pick one up for $1099 shipped, today only, originally $1199. Weighing just 2.7-pounds, it has a completely new design built around the M2 chip, making the laptop very thin (11.3mm) from every angle and includes a durable, all-aluminum unibody enclosure. Product page.
Have an old PC or Mac laptop just collecting dust and want to give it new life? Installing Google’s ChromeOS Flex is a good start, as it’s a cloud-first operating system that updates automatically in the background. Say goodbye to viruses and other malware, as Chrome OS Flex blocks executables using its sandboxing technology, thus eliminating the need for antivirus software.
The 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro combines both performance as well as style into a sleek package, and you can get one for $1799 shipped, today only, originally $1999. This configuration features the M1 Pro chip, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and up to 17-hours of battery life on a single charge. Product page.
Apple’s M2 processor can be found in the completely redesigned MacBook Air as well as the updated 13-inch MacBook Pro. Aside from the M2, this all-new MacBook Air features a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, four-speaker sound system, up to 18 hours of battery life, and MagSafe charging.
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A recently uncovered Apple patent reveals how the iPad and a keyboard accessory can eventually merge to form a MacBook-like macOS computer. More specifically, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved a patent that describes a hinged iPad keyboard accessory capable of being attached in multiple ways, with one of the sketches showing a macOS-like) user interface.
Apple Q2 earnings report results are out, and the Cupertino-based company posted a March quarter revenue record of $97.3 billion, which is up 9% year over year. They set an all-time revenue record for Services as well as March quarter revenue records for iPhone, Mac, Wearables, and Home & Accessories. This helped them generate over $28 billion in operating cash flow, and return nearly $27 billion to their shareholders.
Apple is set to release an updated MacBook Air with the M2 processor later this year, and there are rumors circulating that it’s already in production. Unlike its 13.3-inch predecessor, this refresh will boast a 13.6-inch display with slimmer bezels, but unfortunately it will not be mini-LED. Face ID will also not be offered on any MacBook variant this year, as Apple executive Tom Boger said having Touch ID on the Mac keyboard is more convenient, because that’s where your hands are already placed. Read more for a video and additional information.