Apple’s new, high-end iMac Pro packs a ton of power into a svelte, all-in-one desktop machine. Its performance and style are more than enough to impress, giving professional users a much-needed workhorse option in the Mac lineup — provided you can stomach the $5,000-and-up price tag.
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Apple’s iPad lineup got bigger and more expensive than ever in 2017, with the introduction of new high-end Pro models. But the company also pivoted and introduced a budget-priced 9.7-inch model that marks the most affordable entry price for an iPad ever. The combination helped sales return to long-awaited growth.
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At the start of 2017, it was thought that Apple was falling behind other companies in developing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) related technologies in its products. By the end of the year, Apple has taken small steps towards establishing itself in the VR industry, but it has made great strides in the field of AR, with ARKit being the main driver for its progress.
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Many Apple retail locations in the U.S. started the $29 battery replacement for the iPhone 6 or newer, well in advance of a previously announced January timeframe — but appointments are filling up, and turnaround times are growing.
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After years of no updates to Apple’s “Pro” desktop line, the company uncharacteristically made some public statements in April about a forthcoming line refresh, which led to the iMac Pro’s release in December. But, the remarks made may or may not ultimately lead to what Apple fans want to see.
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It might nominally be the holidays, but perhaps not for many people at Apple, as the company scrambled to deal with an ever-growing scandal over its decision to slow down iPhones with weak batteries.
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Apple’s new iMac Pro now uses a much more advanced dual fan cooling solution, with almost 75 percent more airflow and an 80 percent increase in system thermal capacity. AppleInsider put it to the test to see how it performs with CPU and GPU intensive tasks, and we came away with interesting results.
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To mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, Apple released the iPhone X — that’s pronounced “ten,” as the company is eager to point out. While it may not be an earth-shaking revelation, it’s an important signpost for where Apple plans to be 10 years from now — assuming we’re even still using smartphones in 2027.
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Prognosticating sales of tech products can be a difficult and thankless job, particularly when the companies selling the products themselves don’t announce sales figures. But that doesn’t excuse inconsistencies, unrealistic projections, or a lack of critical thinking skills.
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Apple authorized resellers are now shipping the iMac Pro with no tax in 46 to 48 states, saving many shoppers $400 to $930 compared to buying direct. No interest financing offers are also available on approved credit — and expedited delivery is free on many models.
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