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All You Need to Know About the New MacBook Pro

All You Need to Know About the New MacBook Pro

AS EARLY AS LAST YEAR, APPLE BEGAN ITS TRANSITION TOWARDS THE M1 CHIP STARTING WITH THE MACBOOK AIR. THE NEW CHIPS ARE A BOLD ATTEMPT AT OUTCLASSING INTEL’S HIGHEST-PERFORMING PRODUCTS, WHILE ALSO ALLOWING APPLE TO MAKE A STATEMENT ABOUT INDEPENDENCE. ABIDING BY THE SAME TRAJECTORY INTO 2021, APPLE HAS REALLY PUT THE PRO IN “PROFESSIONAL”. ORIGINALLY LAUNCHED IN 2009 AND 2006 RESPECTIVELY AS THE 17-INCH AND 15-INCH MACBOOK PROS, THE NEWLY UPDATED 14 AND 16 INCH MACBOOK PRO HAS BEEN A LONG TIME FAVOURITE AMONGST STUDENTS AND WHITE-COLLAR EMPLOYEES ALIKE.

Not only does the 2021 MacBook Pro boast a more compact size, but it is also armed with Apple’s bleeding edge M1 Pro/Max chip. These iterations of the Macbook Pro offer a value proposition that can’t be missed – whether you’re a long-time Apple fan or someone just looking for a reasonable spec bump for your daily workflow, there’s something new for everyone here.

What’s New On The MacBook Pro

Memory Capacity

Arguably the most important change is the new chipset within the 2021 MacBook Pro. Compared to the 8-core M1 Chip, the M1 Pro and M1 Max have 10 CPU cores responsible for processing and operations. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, Apple further optimises efficiency and workflow by dedicating eight of these cores for high-performance tasks and two for low-energy assignments. This is double the amount of high-performance cores than the M1 Chip, which expectedly yields incredible processing power.

Speed

This is also in addition to the increase in graphics performance, as both M1 Pro and Max chips come with 16 and 32 graphic cores respectively. Compared to the seven or eight-core options offered on previous M1 Macs, you can imagine how smooth rendering and designing is on the 2021 MacBook Pro.  In fact, benchmarked against their predecessors, the new Macbook Pros are estimated to be 70 per cent faster. Up against the earlier M1 chip, the M1 Max is approximately four times faster and 13 times faster than the earlier Intel models.

The Screen

To the joy of diehard MacBook fans worldwide, the Cupertino based tech-giant finally decided to do away with the Touch Bar. Instead, a new circular fingerprint scanner, as well as larger physical keys, adorn the top of the keyboard bezel. This was a particular point of criticism in previous models and demonstrates Apple’s design philosophy of simplified utility. Other points of criticism were also addressed in this update with the inclusions of an HDMI port and additional Thunderbolt 3 ports. On top of this, other physical design improvements include a heavy reduction on bezel borders along with the screen. In line with the current specs of latest-generation devices, Apple has of course included a Retina XDR display screen.

Battery Life and Memory Capacity

Finally, Apple also stretched both memory capacity and battery life on the 2021 MacBook Pro. The M1 Pro chip supports up to 32 gigabytes of RAM while the M1 Max has storage options for up to 64 gigabytes. Compared to the M1 Silicone chip, that’s a minimum twofold improvement. On a full charge, Apple claims that the smaller 14-inch MacBook Pro has up to 17 hours of screen time, while the larger 16-inch variant reaches up to 21 hours of battery life. This has been a key point for many MacBook Pro users who complain that despite the computing power of the device, battery life was often sacrificed which meant that many had to carry around an inconvenient heavy power brick adaptor for charging while on the go. This is no longer the case.

Should You Pull the Trigger?

For many, the question of “Should I get a Macbook Pro?” is easily answered with the 2021 update. Proposing an insane value proposition and price tag, which seems extremely future proof – this device is a must-buy for anyone that enjoys working within the Apple ecosystem. The only argument one might have for not picking this up would be ownership of the 2020 M1 Macbook Air. Fortunately, the technical upgrades seem worthy enough to still consider the leap towards this year’s model.

Posted : January 13, 2022

A large part of what makes the iPad Mini so popular is its tiny frame combined with insane processing power. Apple knew their target demographic well when tweaking the specs for this recent release, and it really shows. Catered towards people working on the go, and creatives who spend a lot of time drawing and sketching for work, this 6th generation iPad Mini checks all the boxes for a powerful and portable tablet suited for work and play.

An all-screen iPAD mini

Apart from the changes to case material, the new design language of the iPad Mini 6 features a larger edge-to-edge screen, along with narrow borders and minimum bezel space. Although we’ve seen bezel-less devices from Apple for the better half of a decade, this is the first time the iPad Mini has gotten such an upgrade. In addition to looking much sleeker, this change is felt even more coupled with the new 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, P3 wide colour, and ultra-low reflectivity.

The end result is a gorgeous dynamic screen that makes the iPad Mini 6 a practical choice indoors and outdoors. Not to mention the support of Apple Pencil 2, which feels amazing on the low latency screen. All these facets add up to make a difference larger than the sum of each individual part, resulting in the new iPad Mini feeling like the perfect device for anyone wanting a portable and adaptable workhorse tablet.

An all-screen iPAD mini

Apart from the changes to case material, the new design language of the iPad Mini 6 features a larger edge-to-edge screen, along with narrow borders and minimum bezel space. Although we’ve seen bezel-less devices from Apple for the better half of a decade, this is the first time the iPad Mini has gotten such an upgrade. In addition to looking much sleeker, this change is felt even more coupled with the new 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone, P3 wide colour, and ultra-low reflectivity.

The end result is a gorgeous dynamic screen that makes the iPad Mini 6 a practical choice indoors and outdoors. Not to mention the support of Apple Pencil 2, which feels amazing on the low latency screen. All these facets add up to make a difference larger than the sum of each individual part, resulting in the new iPad Mini feeling like the perfect device for anyone wanting a portable and adaptable workhorse tablet.

Improved Camera Capabilities

It wouldn’t be an Apple upgrade if they didn’t improve the camera capabilities on the device. If anything, that’s the least we expect from the tech giant’s annual keynote events. This time, the iPad Mini has received blessings in both the front and back cameras on the device. Boasting a 12MP camera on both the front and back of the 6th-Gen iPad Mini, this is a massive boon compared to the relatively sub-par 7 and 8-megapixel cameras on the respective front and back of the 5th-Gen iPad Mini. The newer Mini also has the ability to record in 4k and capture higher-quality images, courtesy of the new Smart HDR 3 function in the A15 Bionic chip.

Knowing that video calls are also more popular now than even in the time of COVID-19, Apple’s implementation of CentreStage for a more natural video call experience also feels like a natural feature to have as well.

A ton of well-deserved updates to the iPad Mini makes it feel right at home alongside Apple’s latest generation of tablets. If you’re still wondering if you should still get the new iPad, the make or break factor here really is the size and portability of the iPad Mini 6.

Historically, the Mini was always viewed as the cheaper and lower-spec cousin of the flagship iPad. Not this time – the iPad Mini 6 proves a worthy contender for the individual who’s constantly on the move, looking for an all in one device that fits comfortably in the palm of their hand.

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