After a four year gap, the updated Mac mini is here, and it is a powerful and versatile machine. AppleInsider got to spend some time with it and while it looks similar, it shows vast improvements over even the vaunted 2012 model.
As you might expect, our forums and email addresses are over-run with questions about the Mac mini. AppleInsider tackles a few of the issues, and tells you what you can expect when and if you buy one of the new machines.
After a near two-year dry spell, we got to check out Apple’s overhaul of the beloved MacBook Air complete with Retina display and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports.
The Apple special event went “largely as expected,” claims Loup Ventures analyst Gene Munster, but announcements made during the presentation, such as the launch of the iPad Pro, were “incrementally positive” to Apple’s overall story.
When Apple took the wraps off the redesigned iPad Pro, they easily stole the show. With beefed up internals and an all-new exterior, the new iPad Pros are a delight to use.
People buying Apple’s 2018 iPad Pros, announced earlier on Tuesday, may seriously want to consider AppleCare+ or a rugged case, as the company has raised the cost of out-of-warranty replacements versus older models.
The change to new connector means you can connect an 5K high resolution monitor directly to your iPad alongside cameras, musical instruments and other peripherals.
In the shadow of its Mac and iPad announcements, Apple on Tuesday also released new colors for its urBeats3 earbuds, mainly matching them with some of the colors available for the iPhone XR.
The latest update to the Apple TV operating system is now out and available to download with no marquee features — but the release is recommended to all users for stability and performance.