Just 5 months ago, Apple released the first 3rd generation Apple silicon equipped computers, and we now learn that it is accelerating the release timetable for the M4 chips to try and turn around falling sales for Mac computers. It also may mean they won’t release M3 versions of some products. We have the details.
Apple MacBook Pro With Foldable Display Expected In 2027
There has been a growing number of reports and rumours that Apple is working on foldable screen devices. Most have related to phones, similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip, but there has been a growth in reports that Apple is planning to focus on a MacBook Pro with a foldable display. We investigate.
Apple M3 MacBook Air Announced
Four months after the release of the first M3-powered Mac computers, Apple has announced 13-inch and 15-inch M3 versions of the MacBook Air with at least one new feature that will be of great interest to budget conscious Pro users.
Audio Things No Studio Can Survive Without
There are some things that all studios need. Whether you’re starting out and looking to grow your arsenal, or considering downsizing after years of retail therapy, here we outline some of the things that your studio will always need contrasted with those that can wait…
Predictions for New Apple Mac Computers And More In 2024
In this article, Mike Thornton offers his predictions for what Apple might be planning for 2024 in terms of new hardware, peripherals and their use of AI.
Apple Silicon: A Guide To Choosing The Right Mac For Your Studio
Choosing the correct Mac computer for your studio can be very difficult. Which model should I choose, how many processors, how much memory, and so much more? In this guide, we will help you navigate all the options to help you choose the best Mac for your studio.
Why Apple Has To Update The macOS So Frequently
In our recent poll, we asked how often you update your macOS. We also identified that Apple updates its macOS much more frequently than Microsoft does with Windows. In this article, we look into why this is the case, as well as some recent hiccups in Apple’s macOS release plans.
Why Does A Thunderbolt Cable Cost So Much?
Most of us grumble about the cost of Thunderbolt cables. But do you know why they cost so much? You might think its about paying licensing fees but the Thunderbolt cable is an impressive piece of engineering. See just how impressive in this video from Adam Savage’s Tested.
Audio Production Things We Loved In October 2023
Whether summer seems like a distant memory, or you’re finally waving goodbye to longer, colder nights, engineers the world over had some formidable choices on the table in October. Here we list some of our favourites…
Read This Before Buying A New M3 Apple Mac
If you are about to buy for a new M3 powered Apple Mac, we want to tell you how you can save money without compromising on real-world power.
Apple M3 Powered iMac And MacBook Pro Computers Announced
Today, Apple held an online-only event entitled ‘Scary Fast’ in which they announced the latest iteration of the Apple Silicon chips, the M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max, powering a new 24-inch iMac desktop and new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops. We have the details.
How Often Do You Update Your macOS?
Given the amount of comments on our recent article ‘Is Apple's macOS Losing Its Shine for Professionals?’, it seems we are not alone in our tiring of macOS updates. Are you quick to adopt the latest features and security patches, or do you prefer to stick with a version you know is reliable for your audio work? Take our poll and let us know!
Apple Announces 'Scary Fast' Event On October 30th 2023
After much speculation as to ‘will they, won’t they’, Apple has finally announced an online-only event called ‘Scary Fast’ for October 30th 2023. As always, we don’t know for sure what they will announce, but in this article, we share what we know.
Apple - No New M3 Macs Expected Until 2024 At The Earliest
Apple usually holds an event in early October to announce new Apple Mac computers, and there has been intense speculation as to when Apple could release some new M3-powered Macs. In this article, we investigate which Mac computers Apple will update next, and it now looks like we might have to wait until 2024 at the earliest for any M3-powered Macs.
What Audio Interface Connection Type Is The Most Future Proof?
In this article we look at some of the prevalent choices for data connections on audio interfaces of the last few years and see what if anything can be learned when planning future purchases.
Mac Shortcuts To Speed Up Your Studio Workflow
Are you a keyboard shortcut fan? These shortcuts might just add a little something to your repertoire. In this article, we offer up some tips for controlling the Finder with a few lesser known keystrokes.
Mac Studio - No Audio Professional Asked For It... Now Most Own One
In a relatively short space of time the Apple Mac Studio has been widely adopted by audio professionals who want to use a Mac. No one asked for it, so what happened?
Low Cost MacBook May Be Coming To Studios Next Year
The words ‘low cost’ and ‘Apple’ are rarely used in the same sentence, yet reports are emerging of a low cost MacBook to rival the Chromebook coming in 2024.
Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning - Same Or Different?
We have been looking at Artificial Intelligence and its impact on our industry a lot recently. But what about the term ‘Machine Learning, is that the same as AI, or are they different? Does it matter? We investigate…
What To Expect From Next Generation Of Mac Computers
More detail on Apple’s plans continues to emerge, with the first new Macs expected in October 2023 and releases of M3 models continuing through to the end of 2024. We have the details.