Apple - News and Rumours
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Rumor: Apple to ditch Lightning ports, opt for USB-C in 2019 iPads and iPhones
18 Jun 2018 · Apple may bestow USB-C ports on 2019 iPhones and iPads, ditching the long-standing Lightning port. Such a move won't be at all surprising considering the recent USB-C only MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
Rumor: Apple’s upcoming USD 999 MacBook pushed to second half of 2018
01 May 2018 · Apple wants to include the chipmaker's latest Coffee Lake mobile processors in its machine, apparently, but Intel doesn't have enough of them to meet its orders.
Apple confirms 2019 (at the earliest) release for new, modular Mac Pro
10 Apr 2018 · Apple has officially confirmed that the redesigned, modular Mac Pro won't arrive before 2019 at the earliest. The modular design direction allowing for easy upgrades has also been confirmed.
Apple Mac Pro 2018 rumours: An all-new modular Mac with easy upgrades in the offing?
10 Apr 2018 · The new Mac Pro has already been in the works for some time and could be showcased in June at Apple's WWDC event, envisioned as the highest-end desktop system in the Apple line-up.
Pen2Bow app turns the Apple Pencil into a legitimate iPad MIDI controller
09 Apr 2018 · Developer Dimos Gaidatzis created Pen2Bow, an EUR 9 app that turns the Apple Pencil into a violin bow MIDI controller. The algorithm detects linear and circular motion, generating four MIDI streams.
Apple macOS 10.14 rumour round-up: iOS and macOS apps united at last?
06 Apr 2018 · Allegedly, Apple plans to combine iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps as part of a project internally named "Marzipan". However, this doesn't mean you will be able to run every iOS app on your Mac. Read on...
Apple iMac 2018 rumours: Prettier and faster music production?
02 Apr 2018 · The iMac is a fantastic and inspiring music production machine. Here's everything we think we know about its possible 2018 revamp in terms of design, features, specs, and price.
Apple MacBook Pro 2018 rumours: A better laptop for musicians?
31 Mar 2018 · The 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros didn't come off as convincing upgrades for musicians with reduced connectivity, somewhat gimmicky OLED touch bars, and price increases. Can Apple win them back?
GarageBand for iPhone X lets you control synths with facial expressions
29 Mar 2018 · With the latest update to GarageBand for iOS, Apple finally took advantage of the elaborate camera system it developed for the iPhone X to turn facial recognition into a music controller!
Apple Mac Mini 2018 specs, price, release date rumours: budget Mac for musicians?
29 Mar 2018 · The Mac Mini has always been an opportunity for musicians to set up a reasonably capable Mac rig for music production. However, it hasn't been updated since 2014! Has Apple forgotten or there's more to come?
Is Apple planning a new USD 999 MacBook in 2018 to replace the MacBook Air?
28 Mar 2018 · While the current-gen MacBook Air can be had for a reasonable USD 999, its hardware is lagging. Later this year, Apple may fire up a new 13-inch MacBook to take over the "slim, affordable" flag.
New 9.7-inch Apple iPad costs USD 329, an excellent gear purchase
28 Mar 2018 · With a friendly price, a wealth of musical apps and all the modern hardware needed to run them, the 9.7-inch Apple iPad is a more attractive purchase than ever. It's on sale now, starting at USD 329.
NAMM 2018: Logic creeps up to version 10.4 with new goodies
25 Jan 2018 · In a brand new incremental update Logic acquires Smart Tempo that will bring all your content under the timing control of your project, plus a bunch of cool plug-ins and mixer action undo.
Could the iMac Pro be user-upgradeable after all?
07 Jan 2018 · A full teardown of the new iMac Pro reveals that the CPU and RAM could be relatively easy to upgrade after all, but storage and graphics are perhaps another story.