Genesys tapped to supply USB 3.0 chips for Apple's MacBook Air
Mon, May 14, 2012 - In a sign that Apple plans to adopt USB 3.0 in addition to Thunderbolt on its MacBook lineup, the company is said to have inked a deal with Genesys Logic for USB 3.0 card reader controller chips. ( 0 comments )
Intel reportedly shipping next-gen Thunderbolt controllers expected in new Macs
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 - Chipmaker Intel has begun shipping its second generation of Thunderbolt controllers, which are believed to be bound for Apple's upcoming Mac releases, according to a new report. ( 37 comments )
Apple's Thunderbolt Display takes 26% of big-screen computer LCD sales
Tue, Apr 10, 2012 - The 27-inch Apple Thunderbolt Display and legacy Cinema Display are North American market leaders for LED LCD computer screens sized 24 inches and up, accounting for 26.2 percent of the market. ( 40 comments )
Intel promises optical Thunderbolt cables will arrive later this year
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 - Intel said on Monday that optical cables for its Thunderbolt port are scheduled to arrive later this year and will allow for longer cables and eventually faster speeds. ( 33 comments )
Acer, Asustek, Lenovo expected to begin adopting Thunderbolt this spring
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - Apple won't be the only PC maker selling high-end notebooks that look like the MacBook Air and pack Thunderbolt connectivity; Acer, Asustek, Lenovo are expected to introduce new Thunderbolt-equipped Ultrabooks in the second quarter of 2012. ( 35 comments )
CES: MSI unveils external Thunderbolt GPU, Henge Docks gain MacBook Air support
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 - New Mac-centric products are aplenty at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, including a Thunderbolt-connected external graphics processor from MSI, and a vertical docking station for the MacBook Air from Henge Docks. ( 26 comments )
CES: Belkin unveils Thunderbolt Express Dock, coming in Sept. for $299
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 - Belkin on Monday introduced its new Thunderbolt Express Dock, which will allow users to connect multiple devices to their Mac with one Thunderbolt cable when it arrives in September for $299. ( 60 comments )
Intel's Thunderbolt reportedly coming to PCs in April 2012
Mon, Dec 26, 2011 - As Apple enjoys nearly a year-long head start with the Thunderbolt technology, Intel has begun notifying PC makers that it will "fully release" the high-speed I/O in April 2012, according to a new report. ( 34 comments )
iTunes 10.5.2 released, Thunderbolt Display firmware updated
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 - Apple has released the latest version of iTunes for Mac OS X and Windows, which carries improvements to the iTunes Match service and fixes an audio distortion problem, and firmware for the Thunderbolt Display has been updated to version 1.1. ( 6 comments )
Intel investigating proprietary dock connector for 2012 ultrabooks
Sat, Nov 26, 2011 - Intel is reportedly planning to release a proprietary connector that will work alongside its Thunderbolt technology to allow for advanced docking stations for the chipmakers' ultrabook design specifications. ( 51 comments )
MacBook Air now 28% of Apple's notebook shipments
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 - Apple's MacBook Air models now make up 28 percent of the company's notebook shipments, up from just 8 percent in the first half of the year. ( 28 comments )
Apple updates Thunderbolt software, Aperture and printer drivers
Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - Following Wednesday's slew of software updates, Apple on Thursday issued a second Thunderbolt software update, alongside new HP and Epson printer drivers and a minor update to Aperture. ( 18 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 issues fix for flickering issue with 24" Cinema Display and Thunderbolt
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 - Apple has released a firmware update for its 24-inch LED Cinema Display that resolves a flickering issue that occurred when connected to the company's newer Thunderbolt-equipped Macs. ( 10 comments )
Teardown of Apple's Thunderbolt Display finds same LG panel used in 2009 iMac
Wed, Sep 28, 2011 - Apple's newly released Thunderbolt Display sports an LG display with the same model number found in the 27-inch iMac released in 2009, a teardown of the screen has found. ( 30 comments )
Intel confirms current Thunderbolt Macs will support optical cables
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 - Chipmaker Intel has confirmed that Apple's current lineup of Thunderbolt-equipped Macs will support fiber optic Thunderbolt cables when they arrive next year. ( 17 comments )
Apple still looking into lingering issues with 24-in. Cinema Display & Thunderbolt
Fri, Sep 23, 2011 - Issues when connecting a 24-inch Cinema Display to a Thunderbolt port have persisted since the high-speed data and video port debuted early this year, but there is an indication that Apple is aware of the problem and working on a fix. ( 23 comments )
LaCie begins shipping first sub-$1000 Thunderbolt hard drives
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 - Storage manufacturer LaCie on Tuesday began shipping the first sub-$1000 external hard drives to take advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt ports introduced across Apple's Mac product family this year. ( 71 comments )
Apple clarifies Thunderbolt Display will not daisy chain Cinema Display
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - Apple has posted a support document describing compatibility between recent Macs and multiple Thunderbolt Displays, and also notes that previous DisplayPort screens will not work when attached to the Thunderbolt port of its new display. ( 22 comments )
Thunderbolt Displays shipping; Apple knockoff settlement; Apple Experience Center
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - Customers report that Apple has begun shipping LED Thunderbolt Displays directly to them. Also, the company has reached a settlement with two New York stores that were allegedly selling knockoff goods and accessories. Finally, students at a top university in China are unhappy with an Apple Experience Center soon to open inside the campus library. ( 15 comments )
Intel details Thunderbolt technology spec, evolution plans for next year
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 - Intel on Thursday offered more details on its Thunderbolt specifications, detailing features for consumers as well as requirements for PC and peripheral manufacturers in view of expanding adoption of the new technology throughout the electronics industry. ( 15 comments )
New MacBook Pro firmware supports Thunderbolt Display, Lion Recovery
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - Apple has issued an firmware update for 2011 MacBook Pro models that contains enabling support for the as yet unavailable new Thunderbolt Display and also adds support for Lion Recovery for reinstalling Mac OS X over the Internet. ( 14 comments )
Windows PC makers demonstrate Thunderbolt support for 2012 debut
Wed, Sep 14, 2011 - PC makers Acer and Asustek have joined Apple in announcing support for Intel's Thunderbolt high speed data interconnect, saying they will add the technology to PCs next year. ( 30 comments )
Apple releases MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.1 with Thunderbolt Display support
Mon, Sep 12, 2011 - Apple has issued an firmware update for new MacBook Air models that contains enabling support for the as yet unavailable new Thunderbolt Display. ( 16 comments )
Apple shipping first Thunderbolt Displays to stores, resellers
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 - A pair of new reports suggest Apple is shipping its new 27-inch Thunderbolt Display to its retail stores and resellers this week, while individual pre-orders are said to have shipping estimates of Sept. 15. ( 92 comments )
Rumor: Apple investigating USB 3.0 for Macs ahead of Intel
Thu, Sep 1, 2011 - A new report claims Apple has continued to investigate implementing USB 3.0 in its Mac computers independent of Intel's plans to eventually support USB 3.0 at the chipset level. ( 86 comments )
Apple may add DisplayPort to its new mobile chips for iOS devices
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - Apple has posted a new job listing for a signal integrity and power integrity manager to join its team that builds custom chips for use in future mobile products, asking for experience in working with interface standards including DisplayPort. ( 30 comments )
New MacBook Air using smaller, cheaper Thunderbolt chip
Thu, Jul 28, 2011 - New MacBook Air models use a smaller, cheaper Thunderbolt controller that limits them to using a single external display while consuming less space on the logic board. ( 40 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 )
Apple's new Thunderbolt cable sports internal firmware, transceivers
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 - A teardown of Apple's just-released $49 Thunderbolt cable has revealed an "active cable" with transceiver chips on each end. ( 43 comments )
Early Thunderbolt tests find blazing speeds with bootable external drives
Wed, Jun 29, 2011 - Newly published results show Apple's newly adopted Thunderbolt technology blows FireWire 800 out of the water with data transfer speeds to an external RAID system at 700MB/s. ( 32 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 releases $49 Thunderbolt cable, offers external RAID systems
Tue, Jun 28, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday added a new $49 Thunderbolt high-speed data cable to its online store, as well as a handful of external RAID storage options starting at $999. ( 81 comments )
Sony announces first non-Mac 'Thunderbolt' laptop coming to Europe in July
Tue, Jun 28, 2011 - Sony on Tuesday took the wraps off a redesigned VAIO Z laptop, which is scheduled to arrive in Europe at the end of July and will feature a proprietary version of Intel's Thunderbolt technology. Meanwhile, Apple has issued a firmware update to improve Thunderbolt performance. ( 43 comments )
LaCie demos "Little Big Disk" Thunderbolt SSD drive coming this summer
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 - Peripheral and storage maker LaCie's Thunderbolt and Solid-State Drive "Little Big Disk" is coming this summer, with one hands-on preview demonstrating read speeds of 827 MB per second. ( 44 comments )
High costs limiting adoption of Apple's AirPlay and Thunderbolt technologies
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 - High overhead costs associated with adding Apple's new AirPlay and Thunderbolt technologies to devices are serving to limit adoption of those emerging standards by both Apple and third-party hardware manufacturers, according to a report which AppleInsider can corroborate. ( 48 comments )
Rumor: Final Cut Pro X on sale, third-party Thunderbolt products unveiled next week
Tue, Jun 14, 2011 - Apple may appeal to its high-end video production customers next week with the release of Final Cut Pro X on the Mac App Store, as well as the announcement of new third-party products that will take advantage of the high-speed Thunderbolt port found on new Macs, according to a new rumor. ( 33 comments )
Thunderbolt trademark rights will be transferred from Apple to Intel
Fri, May 20, 2011 - Though Apple originally filed for ownership of the "Thunderbolt" trademark associated with its new high-speed data port, the rights will be transferred to Intel, the company with which it cooperatively developed the new standard. ( 31 comments )
Apple, not Intel, filed for Thunderbolt trademark
Wed, May 18, 2011 - Counter to early indications that Intel already owned the trademark for the Thunderbolt high-speed I/O technology, recently discovered applications with the U.S. and Canadian trademark offices reveal that Apple has filed for the mark. ( 34 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 )
HP exec dismisses Apple and Intel's Thunderbolt in favor of USB 3.0
Tue, May 17, 2011 - PC maker Hewlett-Packard reportedly looked at the new high-speed Thunderbolt port created by Intel and Apple, but has decided for now to stick with USB 3.0. ( 133 comments )
Apple looking to make Thunderbolt and USB ports thinner, more durable
Thu, May 5, 2011 - Apple has shown interest in creating improved input/output ports like Thunderbolt and USB on its line of Mac computers, making the ports thinner, scratch-proof, and more aesthetically pleasing. ( 56 comments )
Teardown of Apple's 21.5-inch Thunderbolt iMac finds removable graphics board
Wed, May 4, 2011 - A look inside Apple's new 21.5-inch, Thunderbolt-equipped iMac desktop discovered the ability to swap out the graphics processing unit board for a new one. ( 22 comments )
Apple's new Thunderbolt iMacs get Boot Camp update, dual-monitor out
Tue, May 3, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday quickly released an update to address issues with Boot Camp on its new iMacs. Also, the new 27-inch all-in-one desktop supports two monitor outputs via its two Thunderbolt ports, and orders can ship with a Magic Trackpad instead of a Magic Mouse at no extra cost. ( 34 comments )
Insiders believe Thunderbolt from Intel, Apple will 'greatly affect' USB 3.0
Tue, Apr 19, 2011 - Though Intel has said it plans to support USB 3.0 with its next-generation chipsets, some in the PC market believe Apple's adoption of Thunderbolt could have a major impact. ( 57 comments )
Intel will support USB 3.0 alongside 'complementary' Thunderbolt
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 - Intel and Apple's newly introduced high-speed Thunderbolt port won't be a direct competitor of the USB 3.0 standard. Rather, the two will be "complementary" to one another, Intel believes. ( 66 comments )
Intel to release Thunderbolt developer kit this quarter
Tue, Apr 12, 2011 - Intel revealed on Tuesday that developer kits for its new Thunderbolt high-speed interconnect, which made its debut on Apple's early 2011 MacBook Pros, will be made available later this quarter. ( 9 comments )
New MacBook Pro Thunderbolt port gets attention at NAB 2011
Mon, Apr 11, 2011 - A variety of vendors are demonstrating new products taking advantage of Apple's Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pros at the National Association of Broadcasters convention. ( 21 comments )
Apple's Final Cut Pro update rumored to add iPad, Thunderbolt support
Sun, Apr 10, 2011 - Comments from an industry insider have offered a glimpse at what Apple is expected to announce at this week's anticipated unveiling of the new Final Cut Pro, including potential support for high-speed Thunderbolt ports and the iPad. ( 67 comments )
Apple expanding Thunderbolt team for new devices equipped with high-speed ports
Wed, Apr 6, 2011 - Apple is unsurprisingly looking to bring its new Thunderbolt port to new devices beyond the MacBook Pro, the notoriously secretive company has revealed in new job listings. ( 57 comments )
Apple granted patent for dock connector with USB 3.0, Thunderbolt
Tue, Apr 5, 2011 - A patent recently granted to Apple reveals that the company is looking into a modified dock connector compatible with newer high-speed communication standards, such as USB 3.0 and a "dual-lane DisplayPort," or Thunderbolt, connector. ( 36 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 )
Apple's iPad 2 at Walmart; News Corp subscribers; Canon and Thunderbolt
Thu, Mar 10, 2011 - On the eve of the iPad 2 launch, Apple's latest touchscreen tablet has already shown up on shelves at Walmart, though customers were unable to purchase it. News Corp. announced that it has acquired over 200,000 subscribers to the Wall Street Journal on the iPad and other tablets. Finally, Canon has spoken out in support of Intel's new Thunderbolt interconnect technology. ( 29 comments )
First Look: Apple's early 2011 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros with Thunderbolt
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 - Apple's newly revised early 2011 MacBook Pros carry forward the same unibody construction, but offer Intel Core i5 and i7 Sandy Bridge quad core CPUs, faster RAM, more powerful AMD graphics chips, larger drive options, and the new high speed Thunderbolt interconnect. Here's an illustrated first look ahead of our in-depth reviews. ( 65 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 )
