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Amkor is currently building a plant near the TSMC plant In the near future, some Apple platforms will be completely manufactured in the USA. The company said it will be the first and largest customer of the new Amkor plant being built in Peoria, Arizona. This factory will package Apple chips produced at the TSMC plant. The Cupertino giant has been cooperating with Amkor for more than ten years, but now that it will have a factory in the USA (and TSMC already has one there), Apple will be able to produce its single-chip systems entirely in its home country. In the US, Apple chips will be produced by TSMC and packaged by Amkor [caption id="attachment_85065" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Apple chips[/caption] It is not specified which platforms Amkor will package, but in general Apple does not have a particularly large line of SoCs that are relevant at any particular point in time and are used in certain products.

Or more The first iPhones with Apple's own cellular modems will hit the market no earlier than 2026 . But it turned out that the company is also preparing MacBooks, which will also be equipped with 5G modems. [caption id="attachment_83846" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook laptops[/caption] MacBook laptops will get Apple's own 5G modems, but you'll have to wait five years Apple laptops will also receive its own modems, but such PCs will have to wait even longer than smartphones. It is expected that the new products will be released in 2028, and given the difficulties that Apple faced in developing its modem, it is not a fact that the deadlines will not be shifted. Interestingly, the 5G modem in the case of the MacBook will allegedly be integrated into the Apple M SoC, which will make the latter even more complex. Initially, MacBook Pro models will receive the modem, probably as an option, and after that this option will appear on younger models as well.

Repairing such damage can be difficult and costly. According to repair specialists, a new display malfunction, dubbed “Dustgate,” has become a real problem for several MacBook Pro models. Forbes reported on the situation. [caption id="attachment_82318" align="aligncenter" width="513"] MacBook Pro[/caption] When the MacBook's lid is opened at a certain angle, purple vertical lines appear on the screen. According to Stefan Steins from the NotebookNerds workshop, the problem is quite common and repairers receive several of these devices every week. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-eHc-pj2A0M?feature=share Apparently, the problem is related to the flexible cable that connects the display to the main body of the laptop. There is a gap at the hinge between the screen and the keyboard where dust and dirt can collect. The debris then gets caught on the cable and damages it over time as the cover is opened and closed. Purple vertical lines: MacBook Pro screens failing due to dust Repairing such damage can be difficult and costly. Ricky Panesar from iCorrect said: The difficulty is that damaged cables are connected on the back of the screen itself. To repair, we will have to disconnect the screen from the cover without breaking it, and solder new flexible cables. There is a high risk of breakage. It’s easier to simply completely replace the display, which is what Apple itself usually does in the event of such a malfunction. This could cost customers more than $625 if they don't have Apple Care's extended warranty. [caption id="attachment_82320" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook Pro[/caption] The problem affects several versions of Apple laptops - with model numbers A1989, A2251, A2289, A2338 and A2141, with the latter suffering the most. These models were released between 2018 and 2020. Experts say MacBook Pro models released between 2016 and 2020 have a similar design and may be affected by this issue.

20% brighter According to Apple, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models announced tonight feature 20% brighter displays for displaying regular (non-HDR) content. Apple laptop specifications show that all of the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models deliver peak brightness of up to 600 cd/m2 for SDR content, up 20% from the maximum 500 nits on previous models. For HDR content, all models can reach a maximum brightness of up to 1600 cd/m2, which remains unchanged. “The Liquid Retina XDR display is the world's best laptop display, with exceptional 1000 nits continuous brightness and 1600 nits peak brightness for HDR content, impressive contrast ratios, vibrant colors and outstanding viewing angles,” Apple said. “SDR content is now displayed at up to 600 nits of brightness, which is 20% brighter than before.” New MacBook Pros have brighter displays [caption id="attachment_78734" align="aligncenter" width="780"] New MacBook Pros[/caption] The new MacBook Pro models are available to order starting today and will begin shipping to customers and go on sale on Tuesday, November 7th. We also reported how long MacBook Pros work in different scenarios, what kind of batteries and chargers they have . The top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max SoC  costs $7,200 if you opt for all upgrades.

Up to 22 hours on Apple TV The note announcing the new MacBook Pro briefly mentioned 22 hours of battery life. Now we have more detailed data on the different models, which Apple says offer "the longest battery life in a Mac." The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 now lasts up to 22 hours when watching movies using the Apple TV app, or up to 15 hours when browsing the web. This model has a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 70 Wh. [caption id="attachment_78726" align="aligncenter" width="780"] new MacBook Pro[/caption] The new MacBook Pro runs up to 22 hours without recharging 14-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips last up to 18 hours when watching movies on Apple TV or up to 12 hours when browsing the web. The 14-inch M3 Pro and M3 Max models are equipped with a slightly larger 72.4 Wh lithium-polymer battery. Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro or M3 Max chips can last up to 22 hours when using the Apple TV app to watch movies, or up to 15 hours when browsing the web. The 16-inch M3 Pro and M3 Max models are equipped with a 100 Wh lithium-polymer battery. 14-inch MacBook Pro models can charge quickly with a 96W USB-C power adapter (the M3 Pro and Max come with one, and the M3 comes with a 70W adapter), and 16-inch MacBook Pro models can charge quickly . with included 140W USB-C power adapter.

Details about the new model on M3 Max The top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max SoC costs $7,200 if you opt for all upgrades. Previously, the price was $6,499, but with support for 128GB unified memory, the maximum memory now costs $1,000. The top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro has a base price of $4,000 and includes a 16-core processor, 40-core GPU, 48GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. A full memory upgrade costs $1,000, and opting for an 8TB SSD adds another $2,200. The 14-inch MacBook Pro can be purchased with the same upgraded specifications for $6,899. Top-end MacBook Pro now costs $7,200 [caption id="attachment_78719" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook Pro[/caption] The 128GB unified memory is only available with the M3 Max chip. The M3 chip is limited to 24GB of unified memory, the same as the M2 chip, while the M2 Pro supports up to 36GB of unified memory. New MacBook Pro models can already be ordered from the Apple online store. The M3 and M3 Pro models will arrive to customers next week, while the M3 Max models will arrive later in November. The announcement took place tonight .

It is available in 7 colors Along with the new MacBook Pro, Apple today introduced a new 24-inch iMac. It is based on the M3 chip: the developers say that the performance has doubled compared to the M1-based model. [caption id="attachment_78561" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Apple M3 SoC[/caption] Retina 4.5K display and the latest Apple M3 SoC. New 24-inch iMac unveiled The new iMac has a Retina 4.5K display, a Wi-Fi 6E adapter and a webcam that supports Full HD video streaming. The volume of unified memory was 24 GB. The new product will go on sale on November 7 in seven colors: green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue and silver. The price of the 8-core version is $1300, the 10-core version is $1500.

Details from Bloomberg Apple will announce new Macs within a few days. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the announcement will happen before the end of October. He said that Apple is “planning to launch a new Mac product around the end of this month,” and noted that we could be talking about releasing an updated 24-inch iMac model. The current model launched in April 2021 and is the only current-generation Mac equipped with the M1 chip. Gurman has repeatedly stated that Apple's next iMac will not have an M2 and will instead feature an M3 chip. Gurman noted that Apple stores are currently out of stock of the iMac, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, with many configurations not expected to arrive until mid-November, which he believes is a clear sign that those three devices, something is about to happen. He added that Apple has made progress in releasing new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. Although the current 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max were released in January, he believes that "an additional update in the same year would be unusual, but not incredible." Apple will unveil new Macs in a few days [caption id="attachment_72991" align="aligncenter" width="780"] new Macs[/caption] Gurman believes the upcoming Mac announcement will take place on Monday, October 30, or Tuesday, October 31, followed by Apple's earnings report on Thursday, November 2. He doesn't expect any of the new Macs to feature major changes other than new processors. However, Gurman added that their displays could be slightly improved. He said the next-generation MacBook Air models with M3 chips won't be released until early 2024 and that a larger pro version of the iMac with a 32-inch display and new design is planned for late 2024 or 2025.