Apple - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Apple? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Apple leak: New MacBook Pro 14″ and 16″, and a Mac Pro with 40 cores
19 May 2021 · Bloomberg reports leaked data on hotly anticipated MacBook Pro 14" and 16" versions as well as a new Mac Pro with 40 cores and dizzying speeds.
Apple Music goes hi-def, adds lossless options and Dolby Atmos for no extra cost
17 May 2021 · Apple may upgrade its music streaming service with high fidelity and spatial audio options in the next few days - here's what we know so far.
Leak: Apple M2 rainbow coloured MacBook Airs: What does this mean for musicians?
11 May 2021 · Is Apple going to release an M2 based MacBook Air later this year? According to proven leaker Jon Prosser, yes. And they will come in a variety of colours!
New iMac and iPad Pro with M1 processors hit the block
21 Apr 2021 · A mixed bag of Apples: The M1 iMac is here but looks underpowered for big music productions, while the expensive M1 iPad Pro doesn't run macOS...
2021 MacBook Pros to enter production in the second half of the year
11 Mar 2021 · Apple has postponed mass production of the new MacBook Pro models for the second half of 2021, making a September or October launch more likely.
New Mac Pro models rumored for 2022, starting at USD 5499 for 32 CPU cores
09 Mar 2021 · According to an unconfirmed leak, the base model 2022 Mac Pro could feature 32 CPU cores and up to 64GB of RAM, with prices at around the $5500 mark.
Apple kills off the iMac Pro, only available while stocks last
08 Mar 2021 · Goodbye iMac Pro! Apple has confirmed that this memorable computer is no longer in production and only available while supplies last.
New, colourful Apple iMacs and a mini Mac Pro for 2021?
25 Feb 2021 · There are rumours abound that Apple is working on redesigned iMacs and a new Mac Pro, all running its next-generation ARM chips.
Apple M1X chip with 12 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores gets wild benchmark results
21 Feb 2021 · Benchmark results are out for the upcoming Apple M1X chip with 12 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores. Does this thing smoke or what?
Apple bringing major Mac changes – MacBook Pro ports returning?
18 Jan 2021 · Apple is said to be bringing back all kinds of stuff that made the Mac great, with a bit of innovation on the side.
Apple readying 32-core ARM chip for late 2021 Mac, 2022 Mac Pro?
07 Dec 2020 · Apple is toiling away at new ARM-based silicon designs featuring 16 and 32 high-performance CPU cores which may debut next year. Yes, that's 32 cores.
Mac file recovery and backups: Here’s what musicians need to know
14 Nov 2020 · How do I recover a file on my Mac? And what about preventing data loss? What software tools do I need? Here's everything musicians need to know.
Apple releases Logic Pro X 10.6 – good for macOS 11 and M1, but also your Intel Mac
13 Nov 2020 · Surprisingly quickly, Apple brought Logic Pro X up to speed with macOS Big Sur and the new M1 Macs which will be available next week.
Apple macOS 11 Big Sur OSX Update: Don’t do it (yet)!
12 Nov 2020 · Apple releases macOS 11 Big Sur for (almost) all MacBooks, iMacs, and Mac Pros. Should you update now? In a word, no. Here's why.
Apple MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13, Mac Mini 2020: ARM-powered production powerhouses
10 Nov 2020 · Running the brand-new M1 ARM-based SoC, Apple's new Macs look very promising and the prices are surprisingly modest! So what's in for music producers?
First benchmark results of Apple’s Mac ARM chips look very promising!
09 Nov 2020 · Apple's in-house developed A14X Bionic chip crushes the Intel i9 in this Geekbench 5 result - way to get us hyped for tomorrow's big announcement!
Apple schedules November 10 press event, first ARM Macs inbound!
03 Nov 2020 · One more thing... Next Tuesday (November 10) Tim Cook will take the stage to announce - in all likelihood - Apple's first ARM-based consumer Macs.
ARM MacBook Air, iMac, 13-inch MacBook Pro to debut in November?
31 Oct 2020 · References to three 2020 Mac computers have been spotted inside the files of macOS Big Sur's first developer beta. We might be in for a solid Mac launch event this November!
How to Optimise Your Apple Mac for Making Music
24 Oct 2020 · When using an Apple Mac for music production we need to consider three main areas of the system, the CPU, RAM and Storage. But how much of each do you need? And how should you set them up?
Bloomberg: Apple to unveil ARM MacBook in November
11 Oct 2020 · According to Bloomberg's Mike Gurman, Apple will likely have a third event in November, where it will finally unveil the first ARM-based Mac.
The iPad Air 2020 is more like the iPad Pro and starts at USD 599
15 Sep 2020 · Slim bezels, USB C, Apple Pencil & keyboard covers compatibility, new A14 chipset, five colors - the iPad Air just got plenty of love! All that starting at USD 599 for 64GB + Wi-Fi.
ARM MacBook Pro 16 slated for 2021, ARM iMac Pro & Mac Pro for 2022?
16 Aug 2020 · An ARM MacBook Pro 16 in 2021 will be followed by the ARM iMac Pro & Mac Pro in 2022, an informed leaker says. What does that mean for musicians and producers?