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  1. ondert

    What will happen to TB3 ports if Apple moves to ARM chips?

    I wonder this question for the last few days. Thunderbolt interface was designed with both intel and Apple together. What will happen to these ports if Apple use its own ARM based A chips in the next MacBooks? There will be totally different chipsets and how Intel will let Apple use the...
  2. E

    i9 without Vega?

    Hello everyone, I am currently considering to buy a 2019 iMac with core i9, but without Vega (as i don’t play games nor edit videos). Am I likely to get more heat problems with this configuration compared to the more common i9+vega? Or any other problems? Thanks!
  3. E

    Which iMac is right for me?

    Hello everyone, I am having trouble to know which new iMac and configuration is best for me. I am a finance student and I often use a lot of statistic and finance programs on my computer. I use my computer a lot, and, as I have no TV, I like to watch all my movies in 4k on my computer. Apart...
  4. E

    Should I rely on iCloud do download everything after a Clean Install?

    I have never done a clean install since 2008. Every time a new OS came out, I would either migrate or do a TimeMachine restore. I am not sure if it is the mechanical hard drive slowing things down in 2019 (have a 2014 iMac, 24GB ram with the fusion drive), but I want to do a clean install. I...
  5. askunk

    iMac Pro in 2019/2020?

    Intel's roadmap for Xeon processors is continuously changing, albeit their last official position is to refresh the line every 4/5 quarters. It seems that Cooper Lake will arrive in Q4 2019/Q1 2020, while it seems that Ice Lake 10nm Xeons will have to wait till the end of 2020. The premise is...
  6. G

    iOS 13 vs iOS 12 performance

    Hello, is iOS 13 faster and more fluid than iOS 12? Apple said: "Apps will launch up to 2x faster than before" Speed Test videos: iOS 13 beta 1 vs iOS 12.4 beta or iOS 12.3.1 https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/ios-13-vs-ios-12-performance.2183864/page-2#post-27430667
  7. Apple_Glen_UK

    Does anyone know where I can get one of these (retro Apple case)?

    I am in England but don't know where I can get one of these over here. I have an iPhone SE. If anyone knows where I could pick one up, I'd like to know. Thanks.
  8. S

    help me - MacBook Pro 2018 -2006F

    MacBook Pro 2018 I have error -2006F in starting internt recovery , what should i do?
  9. Goftzza

    iPad ipad pro12.9 slightly light on right side

    my ipad pro 2018 12.9 inch has a slightly light on right side in portrait mode if you look closely on this you will found this light become in and out. And it will appears clearler on white background or cold tone color.
  10. C

    iPad Pro Apple Pencil 2 not working on iPad Pro 11" 2018 edges?

    Hello guys, I've been using the iPad Pro 2018 + Apple Pencil 2 and it's been going great but I notice that when I try to use an app like notes or notability if I try to write/draw near the top and down bezels (if the iPad is in the normal vertical position) the pencil is not detected. This...
  11. L

    Apple repair not shipped yet?

    Forgive me if this isn't in the right topic or if this site in general isn't the place to discuss this but I just don't know what to do. Perhaps I just want some piece of mind. It's been two days since I went to the genius bar for my macbook pro. At that time, the representative told me they...
  12. A

    Time to upgrade to 15” MBP W/ Touch Bar

    Greetings everyone! So I’m looking to finally upgrade my 2011 MacBook Pro 17”. I know, I know. I’m not too sure how I survived using it this long either. It was fully specd out. I had a 2TB Samsung SSD as the main drive and a 1TB OWC SSD drive in the optical. 16gb Ram. It was very reliable. Had...
  13. L

    Apple rewriting some older apps with Marzipan?

    With the news that Apple would be bringing several iOS apps to the Mac with Marzipan, such as Music, TV, etc, I was wondering if this means that several older apps will be rewritten as well. I'm thinking of Messages, which is years behind on the Mac compared to iOS. but, this also includes...
  14. M

    iPad Question.

    Which iPad is the best for the following that I would use it for? WiFi or cellular+WiFi? Taking and storing lots of photos Email Texting Internet / Facebook Word Processing like Pages Periodically making a spread sheet with Numbers.
  15. L

    Apple ID compromised! Breach to privacy!

    My Apple ID has been compromised and I has been charged over night with multiple iTunes purchases made from the other side of the world resulting in blocking my bank card. Apple support has been helpful providing me full refund in 30 DAYS! Even though the payments has still be pending so your...
  16. J

    Apple watch battery- HELP NEEDED

    I have an original apple watch- 42mm stainless steel. The battery is quite bad as of now, and i am looking to replace it. However i cannot find a battery replacement anywhere. Also the adhesive has gone bad because the screen does not stick down. I have been hunting for new adhesive and a...
  17. Daniel H

    PowerBook 145 Keyboard Help

    (Yeah i know its not a macbook but i couldn't find a forum for powerbooks) I have been converting a PowerBook 145 into an iPad Pro case. So far so good with the project but I had decided it needed something. I working keyboard. My friend told be if I were to figure out how the keyboard worked...
  18. BigBen2493

    iPhone 8/Plus Iphone 8, Is it Worth It in 2019? (Non Plus)

    Thoughts?
  19. J

    iPhone XS Max Downgrade iPhone xs Max to XR or XS

    Hey, I like to downgrade from my iPhone xs max because it's to big for me. Is it better to take the XR or XS after the Max. Thank you
  20. Coolpher

    iPad Pro Just upgraded from iPad Pro 12.9 2nd Gen to 11” and I’m not turning back

    I have on the boat the 1st Gen and the 2nd Gen iPad Pro 12.9 inch and when it came time to upgrade to the 3rd Gen I originally planned to buy it but because the availability through T-Mobile it was out of stock I am back ordered 2 1/2 months so I decided to go with the 11 inch model thinking I...