OS X
The mysterious absence of an update to the MacBook Pro line has left Apple fans scratching their heads. Some think the company is waiting on a custom chip from Intel, but we think the more likely culprit for the delay is a desire by Apple to integrate Thunderbolt 2 into the next generation of Macs.
Office 2013 applications feature start screens upon launch that let users easily choose a document template and access recently saved files. But some users prefer to start each app directly with a new blank document. Here are two ways to bypass or disable the Office 2013 start screens.
Mobile
There are many iPad mini cases that offer great protection, but at the expense of added bulk and weight. NewerTech offers a compromise with its thin, light, and still highly protective NuGuard KX for the iPad mini. Read on for our full review.
Mobile
iOS 7 Beta 4, released today, brings many changes and improvements. Instead of a boring list of every minor detail, we’ve identified the two most important improvements, including a change that we can’t believe Apple waited this long to address.
News
Apple SVP Bob Mansfield has disappeared from the company’s Executive Leadership website. Although he announced his retirement last year, a lucrative offer from the company convinced him to stay through at least 2014, prompting concern about his unexplained removal from Apple’s website.
OS X
Apple’s new 2013 MacBook Air leverages the Haswell platform to significantly improve battery life over previous generation models. We ran a series of tests to verify Apple’s impressive claims of 12-hour battery life, and compared the results to a 2011 MacBook Air. Just how good is the new MacBook Air battery life? Read on for the results.