Apple reportedly prepped AMD-powered MacBook Air, dropped it at last minute
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 - Apple is said to have developed a MacBook Air running Advanced Micro Devices' Fusion Llano processor last spring, but scrapped it at the last minute because of production issues, according to an unverified report. ( 36 comments )
Apple to surprise with late-2011 MacBook Pro refresh this month
Tue, Sep 13, 2011 - Exclusive: With Intel's next-generation Core i-Series mobile platform not expected until the second quarter of 2012, Apple is reportedly preparing a refresh of its professional notebook line ahead of the holiday shopping season to better bridge the gap, AppleInsider has been told. ( 136 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 MacBook Airs to bring back backlit keyboards - sources
Tue, Jul 12, 2011 - With the release of new models later this month, Apple is set to reinstate a feature to its MacBook Airs that went missing when the company overhauled the ultra-thin notebooks into more cost-affordable products late last year, AppleInsider has learned. ( 84 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 )
Report echoes next-gen MacBook Air production, adds iPad 3 display rumors
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - A new report corroborates earlier indications that Apple will begin production of revamped MacBook Air notebooks this month, while also adding an unverified tip on a high-resolution iPad 3 reportedly coming later this year. ( 31 comments )
Leaks suggest unlocked iPhones coming Wednesday, voice recognition in iOS 5 [u]
Sun, Jun 12, 2011 - A pair of leaks have hinted that Apple begin selling unlocked iPhones at U.S. Apple Stores on Wednesday and add voice recognition support from Nuance in iOS 5. ( 79 comments )
Apple poised to build nearly 400K next-gen MacBook Airs this month
Fri, Jun 10, 2011 - The second-generation of Apple's revitalized MacBook Air notebooks are scheduled to enter mass production during the month of June, with an initial build volume hovering around 400,000 units. ( 100 comments )
Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt MacBook Airs coming in June or July
Wed, May 18, 2011 - A new report claims that Apple's supply chain will begin shipments of new MacBook Air models upgraded to include Intel's Sandy Bridge processors and Thunderbolt high-speed interconnect later this month in preparation for a June or July launch. ( 57 comments )
iMac quad-core CPUs found 25% faster than in Apple's last gen models
Fri, May 6, 2011 - The new iMac lineup with quad-core Intel Sandy Bridge processors is consistently 25 percent faster than its predecessors, and 70 percent faster than the Core 2 Duo all-in-one desktops Apple released in 2009. ( 38 comments )
Apple rumored to release new iMacs with Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt by early May
Tue, Mar 22, 2011 - Apple may release a new line of iMac all-in-one desktop computers by the end of April or the first week of May with Sandy Bridge processors and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port, but no major cosmetic changes, according to a new rumor. ( 110 comments )
Benchmarks of Apple's new MacBook Pros find speeds 13%-53% faster
Sat, Feb 26, 2011 - The addition of Intel's latest-generation Sandy Bridge processors has boosted the performance of Apple's new line of MacBook Pros by between 13 percent and 53 percent faster than their predecessors. ( 71 comments )
Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pros sport dual-core Core i5, i7 chips
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - As expected, Apple on Thursday updated its MacBook Pro family with next generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera. ( 107 comments )
Apple's new 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros feature quad-core i7 chips, AMD graphics
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - Apple's new high-end 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pros feature the latest quad-core Sandy Bridge Core i7 processors from Intel, as well as AMD Radeon HD graphics and the new high-speed Thunderbolt port. ( 181 comments )
Apple's 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros to sport quad-core i7 CPU, AMD graphics
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - New leaked photos reveal the details of Apple's MacBook Pro refresh, with updated notebooks featuring AMD graphics, and high-end 15- and 17-inch models packing quad-core Intel Core i7 processors [updated]. ( 61 comments )
MacBook Pro rumor roundup: Sandy Bridge, Thunderbolt, SSD boot drives & more
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - With the expected release of Apple's new MacBook Pro lineup on Thursday, onlookers have been inundated with rumored hardware specifications and new features. AppleInsider offers a recap of what's expected in the imminent product refresh slated for tomorrow. ( 69 comments )
Apple gearing up for major product launch as early as next week - sources
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 - With inventory of its existing MacBook Pro notebooks becoming increasingly constrained with each passing day, Apple may be evaluating the possibility of launching revised models before month's end, AppleInsider has learned. ( 98 comments )
Unaffected by Intel chip issues, Apple increases notebook orders - report
Wed, Feb 16, 2011 - Shipments of notebooks reached Apple's expectations in January, and the MacBook maker plans to increase its orders for the first quarter of calendar 2011, providing further evidence that the company is largely unaffected by an Intel chipset design error, according to a new report. ( 12 comments )
Apple rumored to update MacBook Air with Intel's Sandy Bridge CPU in June
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 - Apple plans to update its recently redesigned MacBook Air line of thin-and-light notebooks with Intel's latest-generation Sandy Bridge processor in June, according to a new report. ( 75 comments )
Apple doubling orders for 'hot-selling' Macbook models, suppliers say
Thu, Feb 10, 2011 - Apple's Asian manufacturing partners have seen orders for popular Macbook models as much as double, while shipments of notebooks to other brand-name vendors have failed to meet expectations, a new report claims. ( 13 comments )
Intel resumes shipment of chipsets for systems not affected by design issue
Tue, Feb 8, 2011 - Intel has resumed shipments of Series 6 chipsets for Sandy Bridge-powered PC system configurations not impacted by a recently disclosed design flaw, though systems that are affected by the error must wait for new parts to begin shipping in mid-February. ( 9 comments )
Intel error also affects mobile, could delay Apple's next-gen MacBook Pros
Tue, Feb 1, 2011 - Intel's chipset troubles for its new Sandy Bridge processors affect both desktop and mobile machines, AppleInsider has learned, placing into question the timing of updates to both Apple's MacBook Pro line of notebooks and iMac desktops. ( 43 comments )
Intel admits design error in chipset likely bound for Apple's next iMacs
Mon, Jan 31, 2011 - Intel said Monday that it has identified and corrected a design error in the chipset that supports its latest Sandy Bridge Core processors, potentially impacting the roll-out schedule of several mainstream desktop designs like Apple's next-generation iMacs. ( 48 comments )
Intel and NVIDIA settle patent dispute with 6-year $1.5B deal
Mon, Jan 10, 2011 - Intel and NVIDIA have announced a six-year $1.5 billion cross-licensing agreement that resolves a lengthy patent dispute between the two companies and could lead to close integration of NVIDIA GPUs with Intel's processors. ( 19 comments )
Apple's Mac OS X hacked to run on Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors
Wed, Jan 5, 2011 - Before Intel formally unveils its next-generation of processors, likely to officially find their way into Apple's line of Macs in the future, hackers have managed to run Apple's Mac OSX on the new Sandy Bridge CPU hardware. ( 70 comments )
Apple to use Intel's Sandy Bridge without Nvidia GPUs in new MacBooks
Thu, Dec 9, 2010 - Future MacBooks set to arrive in 2011 will rely on Intel's forthcoming Sandy Bridge processor, which means Nvidia's graphics processors will not be included in at least some models 13 inches and under, according to a new report. ( 127 comments )
Intel at CES to show off next-gen of Apple-bound Sandy Bridge processors
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 - An invitation from Intel confirms that the company will introduce its Sandy Bridge next-generation processors during its keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show on Jan. 5th, a new report claims. ( 137 comments )
Apple may get Intel's Sandy Bridge CPUs sooner than expected
Wed, Jul 14, 2010 - Volume production of the next new generation of Intel's desktop and notebook CPUs will begin earlier than originally anticipated in response to enthusiasm from chip buyers like Apple who have sampled the new parts. ( 36 comments )
Intel's processor future through 2012 spotted online
Thu, Aug 14, 2008 - With Intel's Developer Forum just days away, an apparently leaked presentation for the event indicates where the chipmaker's processors are headed over the course of the next four years. ( 16 comments )
