Apple continues adding Lion Internet Recovery support to 2010 Macs
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - Apple on Tuesday released several EFI firmware updates for its 2010 Macs to enable the Lion Internet Recovery feature to the older machines. ( 22 comments )
Updated UI resources in OS X 10.7.3 may hint at preparations for Mac Retina Displays
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 - The discovery of newly-upgraded high-DPI UI elements in Mac OS X 10.7.3 has led to some speculation that Apple is continuing to lay the groundwork for high-resolution Mac displays that approach the pixel density of its Retina Displays. ( 32 comments )
Inside Apple's 2011: Mac hardware and Mac OS X
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 - This year, Apple's Mac OS X platform turned ten years old, launched the 10.7 Lion reference release, introduced the Mac App Store and iCloud, and delivered a series of new Macs boasting fast, flexible Thunderbolt connectivity and speedy new Sandy Bridge processors. ( 19 comments )
Black Friday Macs: up to $101 off MacBook Airs & iMacs, up to $250 off MacBook Pros [ux2]
Fri, Nov 25, 2011 - Apple resellers have launched their Black Friday deals, offering savings of up to $101 on Mac Book Airs, $250 of MacBook Pros, $128 on iMacs, $39 on Mac minis and $260 on Mac Pros [updated with price changes].
Despite new CPU options, Apple reportedly questioning future of Mac Pro
Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - Despite the coming availability of a new generation of Sandy Bridge desktop CPUs suitable for advancing Apple's Mac Pro line, the company has reportedly been evaluating whether to continue to invest in furthering its full-sized workstation line beyond this year in the face of limited sales. ( 635 comments )
Apple issues EFI Firmware, iPhoto, QuickTime updates
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday issued EFI Firmware updates for its Thunderbolt-equipped iMac, Mac Mini, Macbook Pro and Macbook Air computers, as well as minor updates to QuickTime for Windows and iPhoto. ( 11 comments )
Apple's iPhone 4S, Mac mini & MacBook Air are 'Bluetooth Smart Ready'
Tue, Oct 25, 2011 - Apple's latest products, including the iPhone 4S and updated Mac mini and MacBook Air, are among a group of low-power Bluetooth devices now branded as "Bluetooth Smart Ready." ( 47 comments )
Back-to-school Mac sales outpace PCs even without white MacBook, free iPod touch
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 - Back-to-school Mac sales once again easily outgrew Windows PCs this year, even though Apple did not offer a free iPod touch and discontinued its education-focused white MacBook this summer. ( 32 comments )
Bundled iLife licenses now transferable to other Macs via App Store
Fri, Jul 29, 2011 - New Mac buyers get a free bundle of Apple's iLife apps, but until recently the bundle only installed on the new machine it was bundled with. With the Mac App Store, Apple now makes the bundle available for use on any Mac they own. ( 11 comments )
Teardown of Apple's new Mac Mini shows optical drive ditched for second HDD option
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - A teardown of Apple's just-released Mac Mini reveals a similar design to the previous generation, though with the addition of the new processor, Thunderbolt controller and Bluetooth 4.0, while the company's decision to remove the optical drive made room for a second storage drive. ( 51 comments )
Apple's new Minis and Airs benchmark twice as fast as predecessors
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - Apple's new line of Mac Minis and MacBook Airs launched Wednesday are not only strikingly faster than their predecessors in raw processor and memory performance, but in some cases rival premium-priced Macs that made their debut just one year ago for more than twice the cost. ( 37 comments )
Apple adds Bluetooth 4.0 support to new MacBook Air, Mac mini
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Apple's latest MacBook Air and Mac mini models released on Wednesday are the first hardware from the company to support the Bluetooth 4.0 wireless standard for improved power consumption. ( 7 comments )
New Mac mini lacks optical drive as Apple continues to ditch the disc
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - For the first time ever, Apple's new Mac mini models, released on Wednesday, lack an optical drive for CDs or DVDs, as the Mac maker continues to move away from physical formats like discs. ( 166 comments )
Apple updates Mac mini with Thunderbolt, 2X graphics and CPU power
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday updated the Mac mini with next generation Intel core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and Mac OS X Lion at entry-level pricing starting at just $599. ( 112 comments )
Supply of Apple's white MacBook severely constrained ahead of Lion debut
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 - Availability of Apple's current $999 white MacBook, built with hardware that is now getting long in the tooth, has become constrained, potentially signaling a forthcoming update to the entry-level notebook. ( 153 comments )
Apple's next Mac Pro rumored to be mountable with a custom CPU
Mon, Jun 20, 2011 - A new unverified report claims Apple's next-generation Mac Pro will feature a custom CPU and have a rack-mountable "server" version. ( 49 comments )
Rumor: Apple's new Mac Pro, Mac mini with Thunderbolt coming by August
Sun, Jun 19, 2011 - Apple will release updates for its Mac Pro and Mac mini desktops in August, adding Intel's latest generation Sandy Bridge processors and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port, according to a new rumor. ( 132 comments )
Supply chain sources say all remaining Macs to receive update in coming months
Wed, May 4, 2011 - According to one analyst's check with sources along Apple's supply chain, Apple plans to refresh the rest of its Mac lineup, which would include the MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac Mini and MacBook Air, "in upcoming months." ( 67 comments )
Killer deal: Mac mini for $599; albums for iPad; Android gets in-app billing
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 - AppleInsider sponsor MacMall has again teamed up with eBay to offer serious savings on a Mac mini for just $599. Also, labels and musicians have begun to bring enhanced albums to the iPad, and Google has debuted in-app billing for Android. ( 27 comments )
Cyber Monday: Apple's sale, $110 off MacBook Airs, Office for $80, Fusion for $18
Mon, Nov 29, 2010 - Apple on Monday kicked off its Cyber Monday sale, leaving much to be desired. Meanwhile, the company's resellers continue push the envelop on Mac pricing, knocking hundreds off of new Macs while lopping another $10 off Office 2011 for Mac and $60 off VMWare Fusion 3.0. ( 13 comments )
Black Friday Macs: Save up to $130 on MacBook Airs, $150 on MacBooks, $270 on MacBook Pros, $180 on iMacs, $100 on Mac minis and $400 on Mac Pros
Fri, Nov 26, 2010 - Apple has launched its Black Friday sale in the US offering $101 off a handful of Macs, though the company's resellers have responded by besting those discounts -- sometimes by more than double -- by offering up to $150 off white MacBooks, $270 off MacBook Pros, $180 off iMacs, $130 off MacBook Airs and $100 off Mac minis. ( 42 comments )
Apple resellers launch early Black Friday sales: up to $150 off MacBooks, $270 off MacBook Pros, $180 off iMacs, $100 off MacBook Airs
Thu, Nov 25, 2010 - A pair of leading Apple Authorized Resellers launched early Black Friday sales overnight, offering up to $400 off new Macs, including $150 off white MacBooks, up to $270 off MacBook Pros, up to $180 off iMacs, and up to $100 off new Mac minis and MacBook Airs. ( 27 comments )
Apple drops Mac mini prices internationally
Tue, Nov 2, 2010 - Apple on Tuesday reduced the price of its Mac mini line of desktops in markets not priced in U.S. dollars, providing a discount to international shoppers on both the standard Mac mini, as well as the server option. ( 67 comments )
Steam survey finds 47% of Mac gamers run Apple's MacBook Pro
Fri, Aug 27, 2010 - Valve's monthly survey of the hardware specifications of Steam users has found that nearly half of Mac gamers run a MacBook Pro, while the iMac accounts for nearly a quarter. ( 34 comments )
Review: Apple's aluminum Mac mini and Mac mini Server (2010)
Wed, Jul 7, 2010 - Apple's newest entry-level Mac recently received a full hardware makeover, with a wider but flatter aluminum unibody shell, integrated power supply, built in HDMI for home theater applications, and a greener more efficient design. ( 88 comments )
Piper: Mac mini with HDMI shows Apple's interest in selling HDTVs
Fri, Jul 2, 2010 - Investment analysis firm Piper Jaffray believes that Apple's recently released Mac mini with an HDMI port is more evidence that the company intends to release an Internet-connected HDTV within 2 to 4 years. ( 32 comments )
New Mac mini folds in Apple TV features (photos)
Sun, Jun 20, 2010 - Apple's new unibody Mac mini takes design cues from Apple TV while introducing innovative new industrial design concepts of its own. ( 54 comments )
First look: Apple's new unibody Mac mini
Fri, Jun 18, 2010 - Apple's new aluminum unibody Mac mini retains its role as the company's low price, compact PC and server while adding HDMI output and support for Secure Digital Extended Capacity flash memory cards with higher speeds and capacities (more than 32GB). ( 240 comments )
Unibody 2010 Mac mini gets iFixit teardown
Wed, Jun 16, 2010 - Apple's new 2010 Mac mini is wider (7.7 inches square, just like the existing Apple TV) but significantly thinner (just 1.4 inches thick) and easier to take apart than previous models. ( 77 comments )
$100 increase for Apple's redesigned Mac mini seen as disappointment
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 - Apple's redesigned Mac mini was released on Tuesday starting at $699, a $100 premium over the previous model -- a new price that one prominent Wall Street analyst said he believes is somewhat disappointing. ( 275 comments )
Apple releases redesigned Mac mini with HDMI port starting at $699
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 - Apple on Tuesday updated its Mac mini desktop computer, adding an HDMI port for easy connectivity to an HDTV, as well as a built-in SD card slot for grabbing photos and videos from a digital camera. ( 384 comments )
Apple's supply of Mac minis dwindle ahead of new models
Thu, Jun 3, 2010 - Supply of Apple's existing Mac mini lineup has become increasingly constrained over the past two weeks as the company prepares to introduce refreshed models that may serve as a harbinger for some new I/O technology on the Mac. ( 85 comments )
Apple prepping first Macs with HDMI - sources
Mon, Mar 1, 2010 - Apple plans to introduce HDMI connectivity on some of its personal computers this year, embracing an emerging trend that has seen the high-definition audio/video interface crop up on an increasing number of systems from rival PC manufacturers, AppleInsider has learned. ( 194 comments )
Apple's new Mac mini, server surprise with strong sales start
Fri, Jan 8, 2010 - While Apple's new iMac got all of the desktop-related attention when new hardware was announced in October, the new Mac mini and its debut Server companion have found early success. ( 97 comments )
Third Nokia lawsuit accuses Apple of multiple patent violations
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 - Nokia has filed a another lawsuit against Apple, with a new federal complaint that alleges the Cupertino, Calif., company has infringed on several "implementation patents," the same cited in an ITC suit filed last week. ( 86 comments )
Apple corporate laptop sales set to increase despite Windows 7 debut
Thu, Dec 24, 2009 - Apple laptop sales hit a new high in planned corporate sales in November, despite the release of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, a new survey has found. ( 66 comments )
Cyber Monday roundup includes discounted Macs, VMware apps
Mon, Nov 30, 2009 - Cyber Monday, the largest online electronics shopping day of the year, is in full effect, with a number of valuable discounts on Apple products. ( 34 comments )
Black Friday Mac and iPod price guides: find the lowest prices [Ux3]
Fri, Nov 27, 2009 - Apple early Friday morning kicked off its annual Black Friday sale, offering $101 off MacBook Pros and iMacs. However, the Mac maker's authorized resellers have far undercut the company, slashing up to $300 off MacBook Pros and $180 off iMacs. Find the best prices on Macs and iPods with AppleInsider's finalized Black Friday price guides. [Updated Saturday, Nov. 28th @ 822pm with ClubMac price cuts.] ( 50 comments )
Apple MacBook Pro prices slashed by up to $300, iMacs by $180
Thu, Nov 26, 2009 - One Apple authorized reseller upped the ante overnight in the ongoing Black Friday Mac price war, slashing Mac notebook prices by up to $300 and iMac prices by up to $180. ( 33 comments )
Apple authorized resellers launch Black Friday sales early [Ux3]
Wed, Nov 25, 2009 - As was the case last year, several Apple authorized resellers are getting a jump-start on the 2009 holiday shopping season by launching early Black Friday sales that offer up to $220 off Mac desktops and $250 off Mac notebooks. [Updated Nov 26th with steep MacConnection price cuts.] ( 35 comments )
Apple's offers faster Mac minis and new server-oriented model
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - Three new Mac mini models were released by Apple Tuesday, with a 1TB Mac OS X Server option accompanied by two faster, upgraded consumer-level versions. ( 114 comments )
Sources reveal part of Apple's new Mac product lineup
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - Apple on Tuesday morning took its online stores offline and appears to be in the process of introducing the remainder of its Mac product line up for the 2009 holiday shopping season. ( 187 comments )
Apple ads hint at thinner iMacs, lighter MacBooks, cheaper Mac minis [u]
Sat, Oct 3, 2009 - First on AppleInsider: A trio of online advertisements that appear to have been published prematurely by one of Apple's international online stores suggest it's only a matter of days before the Mac maker takes the wraps off of new families of ultra-thin iMacs, lighter & thinner plastic MacBooks, and more affordable Mac minis [Updated with other countries]. ( 178 comments )
New Macs, iPhone expansion predicted to boost Apple revenue
Fri, Oct 2, 2009 - With Apple expected to introduce new Macs at any point and the iPhone switching to a multi-carrier model in multiple countries, analysts believe the company's profits could climb even higher. ( 18 comments )
Apple resellers advised of 2-3 week delay on Mac mini orders
Thu, Oct 1, 2009 - As reports of forthcoming hardware refreshes continue to mount, Apple has braced its certified resellers for unusually long shipping times of two to three weeks for both models of its minute Mac mini desktop systems. ( 59 comments )
Apple warns of near-term iMac, Mac mini constraints [u]
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 - Apple this week began informing its direct sales channels that several of its desktop-based Mac offerings have entered a period of constraint, further hinting that Mac hardware updates are on the horizon. [Updated with additional info on Mac mini.] ( 137 comments )
Apple investigating alleged issues with SuperDrives
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 - As scattered reports of failing SuperDrives across the Mac lineup continue to grow, Apple has reportedly begun to investigate the matter by contacting at least one user. ( 58 comments )
Apple's profit margin on Mac minis slimmer than usual
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 - Apple's latest Mac mini continues to demonstrate the company's capacity to develop personal computers that are both smaller and more attractive than those of its rivals, but achieving its sleeker design footprint comes at the expense of razor-thin profit margins, a new tear-down cost analysis reveals. ( 203 comments )
MacBooks sweep latest Consumer Reports scores
Mon, May 4, 2009 - ( 105 comments )
Microsoft pays for inaccurate "Apple Tax" study, issues 3rd TV ad
Thu, Apr 9, 2009 - Hoping to persuade possible Mac buyers that Apple charges an arbitrary "tax" for its computers, Microsoft has paid one analyst to create a report that portrays Windows PCs as less expensive -- even if it has to artificially pad the Mac's price and hide Windows' costs to get there. ( 344 comments )
Apple issues Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter Firmware Update
Tue, Mar 17, 2009 - Apple appears to be distributing a new firmware update that will attempt to address flickering and blank video issues on the latest generation of MiniDisplay Port-equipped Macs connected to external displays using the company's Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter. ( 29 comments )
Apple ups Mac build plans on strong reception to new desktops
Wed, Mar 11, 2009 - Apple this month is increasing the number of Macs on order from its Taiwanese suppliers following a better than expected response to its refreshed desktop line, according to a new report. ( 53 comments )
Mac mini: teardown, adding second hard drive, 1TB upgrade kit
Fri, Mar 6, 2009 - Apple's new Mac mini can be taken apart in fifteen steps with an easy-to-follow, photo-rich instruction guide from a third-party solutions provider, which has also announced a do-it-yourself upgrade kit to replace the standard storage and optical drives with two 500 GB hard drives. ( 74 comments )
Benchmarks of 2009 iMacs, Mac minis show negligible speed-ups
Wed, Mar 4, 2009 - Although Apple is touting the performance of its new iMac and Mac mini desktops, a new test shows that newer processors from Intel have had little impact on the computers' true speed. ( 247 comments )
Inside Apple's new Mac mini, unboxing the new iMac
Wed, Mar 4, 2009 - Apple's new Mac mini is still easy to pry open with a putty knife and features some internal component rearrangement while the new iMac sports a slimmer, more refined pedestal and some other tweaks, as two sets of unboxing and comparison shots reveal. ( 34 comments )
Notes of interest on Apple's desktops: Mac Pro gets Xeons early
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 - While most are familiar with Apple's desktop overhaul, a number of important details have slipped through the cracks -- including confirmation that Apple is receiving access to Intel's next-generation Xeon processors ahead of schedule. ( 33 comments )
Apple debuts new Mac minis with five times better graphics
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 - As part of its complete desktop revamp Tuesday, Apple introduced a pair of new 2.0GHz Mac minis that deliver up to five times better graphics performance through the same NVIDIA GeForce 9400M integrated graphics used in the company's latest family of unibody MacBooks. ( 207 comments )
Shortly: iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros, AirPorts and Time Capsules
Tue, Mar 3, 2009 - Apple at 8:30 a.m. Eastern is expected to revamp its entire desktop line, including the Mac Pro, while also introducing new versions of its AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule products, a leaked parts and specifications list reveals. ( 61 comments )
New iMac, Mac minis expected as early as Tuesday
Mon, Mar 2, 2009 - Last-minute leaks of part numbers hint Apple is about to release both upgraded iMacs and Mac minis on Tuesday -- along with an emphasis on larger screens for iMacs and a likely NVIDIA-based design. ( 138 comments )
Photo may show next-gen Mac mini retail box [Updated]
Mon, Mar 2, 2009 - A new photo claiming to show the retail packaging for Apple's long-awaited Mac mini refresh has surfaced online, adding to speculation that March will serve as launch pad for several new desktop Macs. ( 93 comments )
Video of claimed next-gen Mac Mini surfaces online
Fri, Feb 20, 2009 - After being challenged over a still image, the source for what seems a leaked future Mac mini has now posted a video that shows the device from all sides. ( 185 comments )
Photo of next-gen Apple Mac mini in the wild?
Thu, Feb 19, 2009 - A photo making the rounds on the Internet appears to conform to descriptions of a next-generation Mac mini published by AppleInsider earlier in the year. ( 222 comments )
Job cuts enroute for Microsoft, other tech industry giants
Thu, Jan 22, 2009 - Some of tech's biggest and and normally safest players, including Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Sony, and Google, are trimming their workforces in a bid to lower costs and stave off a harsh economy. ( 36 comments )
Apple rumored to adopt NVIDIA's Ion platform
Thu, Jan 15, 2009 - Based on reports from an unnamed NVIDIA partner, a PC Enthusiast website has controversially concluded that Apple's next Mac mini will be using NVIDIA's Ion platform, which pairs NVIDIA's 9400M system controller and integrated GPU with Intel's low power Atom processor. ( 137 comments )
Digital file management firm points to 1TB Mac mini refresh
Mon, Jan 5, 2009 - A press release from a third party seems to indicate that Apple will refresh its Mac Mini line tomorrow with hard drive options as large as 1 terabyte. ( 60 comments )
NVIDIA insider chimes in on new iMacs, mini and Mac Pro
Sun, Jan 4, 2009 - A recently reliable third party claims that Apple plans to launch some NVIDIA-based iMacs at Macworld -- including a possible 28-inch model -- and that Intel's new Core i7 platform may play a greater role in the Mac maker's lineup than expected. ( 109 comments )
Sources: 17-inch MacBook Pro, NVIDIA Mac mini due shortly
Sun, Jan 4, 2009 - Apple as early as Tuesday will introduce a 17-inch MacBook Pro with a fixed internal battery and a new version of the Mac mini, both of which will feature chipsets from NVIDIA, AppleInsider has been able to independently confirm. ( 119 comments )
Rumors fuel hopes for unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro
Sun, Jan 4, 2009 - Last-minute claims would have Apple launching an update to its largest MacBook Pro model as early as Macworld -- and potentially with a crucial change to the computer's battery. ( 75 comments )
Apple's next-gen Mac mini to get dual display support
Fri, Jan 2, 2009 - Bringing its least expensive system up to par with features in the rest of its lineup, Apple is due to revamp the Mac mini with multiple video outputs, AppleInsider has learned. ( 250 comments )
More versatile Mac mini expected at Macworld
Wed, Dec 31, 2008 - A much anticipated update to Apple's tiny Mac mini desktop computer is believed to be a lock for next week's Macworld Expo, according to some last minute reports. ( 93 comments )
Piper sees dull Macworld, new form factor iPhone by spring
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 - With Apple chief executive Steve Jobs skipping out on this year's Macworld Expo, investment bank Piper Jaffray isn't holding high hopes for new product announcements outside a pair of refreshed Macs, but said in a report Tuesday that a redesigned iPhone should surface in the months that follow. ( 37 comments )
New iMacs and Mac minis confirmed to use NVIDIA chipsets
Fri, Dec 19, 2008 - Apple's next-generation iMacs and Mac minis will adopt the same NVIDIA chipset platform found at the heart of the company's most recent notebook overhaul, new findings confirm once over. ( 181 comments )
Mac mini makeover considered likely for Macworld
Mon, Dec 15, 2008 - A new source claims that Apple's long-overdue revision of the Mac mini will make its appearance at Macworld Expo early next month. ( 175 comments )
Apple waiting on quad-core desktop chips from Intel
Wed, Nov 19, 2008 - Apple is among a handful of PC manufacturers who're waiting on a new family of quad-core chips from Intel that are designed for small form-factor PCs like the Mac mini and all-in-one systems like the iMac. ( 56 comments )
Apple tells Mac mini fan to hang in there
Wed, Nov 5, 2008 - Apple appears to be taking its policing of the rumor mill to the phones, in one case dialing a customer who expressed concern over Internet reports on the Mac mini's fate to assure him the situation would be addressed in due time. ( 144 comments )
Informed players say Apple's Mac mini still kickin'
Fri, Oct 24, 2008 - First on AI: With Apple's recent 'State of the Mac' omitting any mention of the Mac mini and reports surfacing over the current line's discontinuation, there's been some speculation that the diminutive desktop's days may (again) be numbered. That's unlikely the case, say insiders, who are sharing new details. ( 159 comments )
Apple Enterprise sending thousands of Macs into hotels, cruise ships
Mon, Aug 18, 2008 - Apple's Enterprise Sales Group has been quietly installing thousands of iMacs, Mac minis, Mac Pros, and Xserves in hotels and cruise ships in a new push to bring the media rich experience of Apple's retail stores to the hospitality industry, where hoteliers are seeking to deliver personalized, unique experiences that will impress guests and bring them back for more. ( 59 comments )
Apple plans mystery "product transition" before September's end
Mon, Jul 21, 2008 - During his quarterly financial results call, Apple's chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer revealed that the company will make a key "product transition" that cuts back on its profit margins to help shut out rivals. ( 736 comments )
German publisher drops 12,000 PCs for Mac; more
Fri, Jul 4, 2008 - One of Germany's largest newspaper publishers will become one of Apple's largest-ever customers when it converts all of its 12,000 computers from Windows systems to Macs. Also, the latest beta of Flash Player 10 promises to boost sluggish performance with Apple computers. ( 76 comments )
Eating our words: Apple's Mac mini to rock on
Fri, Mar 21, 2008 - Apple Inc.'s Mac mini, a tiny desktop system previously pegged for extinction, won't fade into the distance after all, at least not yet. ( 290 comments )
