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Computers & LaptopsJanuary 3, 2021January 6, 2021 by admin

The New M1 MacBook Models Are Out

As you wave goodbye to 2020 and look to the new year for a fresh start, could a new MacBook help get 2021 started off on the right foot? There are some good deals available from retailers on Apple’s older Intel-based MacBooks, and you’ll even find discounts on both of Apple’s new M1 MacBook Pro models. We are still waiting, however, to see the first price break on the new M1 MacBook Air.

The MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro lines received the M1 update, but the big 16-inch MacBook Pro still uses an Intel Core i7 or i9 chip. And Apple still sells two higher-end configurations of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Intel parts and has stated that it will support all the Intel-powered Macs for years to come.

While you might be tempted by a discount on an older, Intel-based MacBook, it had better be significant in order to pass on a new M1 MacBook. The early tests of the M1 machines show a significant performance increase over their predecessors. Plus, the M1 MacBook Air boasts a fanless design for ….

Article Source: Cnet.com

Phone AccessoriesJanuary 2, 2021January 6, 2021 by admin

The Best Accessories For Your iPhone

After you’ve unboxed your new iPhone, it’s time to think about the accessories you want for it. This is especially pertinent if you’re the owner of a new iPhone 12 because those handsets only come with one lonely Lightning cable. There are new MagSafe accessories to consider if you prefer wireless charging, or if you simply want to hear that satisfying click when your case magnetically attaches to the phone. We’ve tested out some of the newest iPhone accessories and gathered the best ones here.

Apple MagSafe wireless charger

There are often better and cheaper alternatives to Apple’s first-party accessories, but the company’s MagSafe wireless charger is worth considering if you have a new iPhone 12. Like all other MagSafe accessories, this charging pad uses magnets to attach to the back of the latest iPhones and it’s surprisingly strong. Not only can you safely pick up your handset and use it with the disk still attached, but the iPhone can dangle by the charger’s cord without falling off. (You still probably shouldn’t do this.)

Mophie 4-in-1 wireless charging mat

You may have accumulated a number of devices that support wireless charging at this point and Mophie’s 4-in-1 charging mat is an easy way to power them all. It’s an 11-by-8-inch rectangle with four spaces for different items to charge simultaneously. Two of those spots are large enough to accommodate smartphones while the other two in the center are smaller and fit things like AirPods perfectly. It also has an optional attachment for an Apple Watch, which means it could actually charge up to five devices at the same time.

Article Source: Engadget.com

ReviewsDecember 30, 2020January 6, 2021 by admin

5 Tricks to Take Stunning Photos on iPhone 11

Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup may be getting all of the attention and praise since its release, but that’s only because it’s shiny and new. Even if you’re not upgrading to Apple’s latest and greatest, and instead are using the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max, you’re bound to be impressed with the cameras’ tricks.

All three phones have stellar cameras that bring you enhanced zoom capabilities, a feature called Deep Fusion and the ability capture photos at night — see here how the iPhone 11’s night mode blows us away.

Quick settings are still there

The next time you want to take a group photo with your iPhone and use the built-in timer, you may have a hard time finding the toggle. Apple moved the settings toggles for things like the timer and filters because, well, they aren’t used all that often. I personally like the clean look, but at some point, you’ll surely need to make an adjustment before you take a picture.

See what the other cameras see

When the iPhone 11 first launched, there was a special feature that let you zoom out on a photo after you captured it. It was confusing and it wasn’t all that clear when it would actually work, which I think is why Apple changed it to **View Outside the Frame**. When this feature is turned on, the viewfinder on your iPhone will show you what the iPhone 11’s extra cameras can see. For example, if you’re taking group photo using the Wide camera, but struggling to get everyone in the shot, you can preview what the ultra-wide camera will capture.

Your photos look better because of Deep Fusion

Ah, yes. Deep Fusion. It’s a buzz term that Apple coined when it announced the iPhone 11, and it was later released in iOS 13.2. There isn’t a Deep Fusion setting or toggle for you to turn on. Your iPhone 11 will take photos using the new technology when appropriate. CNET’s Patrick Holland explains how it works and when Deep Fusion is used in greater detail.

Every Thing You Need to Know About Leaked iPhone 13

While we have little concrete info about the new phone so far, one thing’s for sure: if anything’s going to knock the iPhone 12 off our best camera phones list, it’s the iPhone 13. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming smartphone.

iPhone 13: Design

Apple introduced a brand new design with the iPhone 12, bringing back flat-edges reminiscent of the iPhone 5. A new shape tends to hang around for a few generations of iPhone, so we wouldn’t be surprised to see the iPhone 13 follow the 12’s lead. That said, there are already some big rumours about what changes could in store design-wise.

Firstly, we’ve heard that the iPhone 13 might feature the change designers have been waiting for: a reduced notch. Long seen as a blight on the iPhone’s supposedly all-screen design, the notch has remained unchanged since it first appeared on 2017’s iPhone X. While rumours suggest it isn’t fully disappearing (yet), anything that allows for more even screen real estate will surely make the best iPhone apps even better for digital artists.

iPhone 13: Features and tech specs

If there’s one thing many smartphone users know only too well, it’s that battery life could always be better. According to recent leaks, the next iPhone will be the first to adopt ‘soft board’ battery tech. With fewer layers than current batteries, soft board batteries can be much thinner – which means Apple could squeeze a ton of extra juice into a device the same size as the current iPhone 12. Until it does, our best power banks list has you covered.

Article Source: Creativebloq.com

ReviewsDecember 12, 2020January 6, 2021 by admin

Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) Review

OUR VERDICT

The MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) is the most exciting laptop Apple has released in years. The new M1 chip offers exceptional battery life, and in our early testing performance has been excellent. It’s just a shame about the old design.

Two-minute review

The MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) is the second big refresh for Apple’s smallest MacBook Pro this year, and while the earlier one represented a rather minor specs bump, this new release promises to be revolutionary.

That’s because the MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020), along with the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) and Mac mini (M1, 2020), which were also announced at Apple’s One More Thing event on November 10, no longer uses Intel hardware for its processor and integrated graphics, and instead uses the new 5nm M1 chip that’s been custom designed by Apple itself.

The company promises that this new chip allows the new MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) to perform better, and run longer on battery, than its Intel-based predecessors.

Apple claims the new MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) is the world’s fastest compact pro notebook (for machine learning, at any rate); up to three times faster than Windows laptops in its class; and 2.8 times faster than the previous generation of MacBook Pro. So Apple is certainly talking a good game with the MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020), but does it deliver?

Article Source: Techradar.com