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In the recent past, Apple has reserved all of its touchscreen software interactions to its iPhones and iPads (iOS and iPadOS) while limiting its iMac and MacBook (macOS) software interactions to a mouse, keyboard and trackpad. While there have been many hardware mods designed to turn the iMac's interface into a touchscreen one, these would be rather limited as the interface has not been designed keeping these touch interactions in mind. The closest an Apple MacBook ever came to a touchscreen implementation was in 2016,…

Have you been following the last few iMac refreshes and feel they are missing that wow factor Apple is known for? A recent patent suggests our favorite weird iMac redesign is still being researched internally — even if we might not ever see it come to market. Way back at the start of 2020, an Apple patent was found, showing off an all-glass iMac with a curved screen, that extends into the keyboard. Said keyboard could have physical buttons or virtual ones like those found on an iPhone keyboard. As pointed out by Patently…

Apple's refurbished store is often the place to be if you want to get your hands on one of the company's very best Macs while saving some money in the process. Apple very rarely offers direct discounts and normally just gives free gift cards away, but if you want to be able to pick up the latest M3 iMac for less, refurbished is now an option after Apple added the colorful computer to its collection of as-new products.The move means that you can now order yourself Apple's latest and greatest iMac at prices that have so…

Apple has been steadily expanding its Self Service Repair program since spinning it up two years ago. Starting today, you can access the tools, parts and repair manuals you need to fix the latest MacBook Pros and iMacs that run on the company's M3 chips.As of sometime next month, folks with M3 systems will be able to use Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair on their systems too. The web-based tool gives end users the same capabilities as the company's authorized service providers and independent repair shops to…

The Self Service Repair program has been running for almost two years now and gives owners of Mac, iPad, and iPhone devices the opportunity to repair them at home. That removes the need to head to an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider while also removing the need to send devices off for those who don't have a location near them. Now, Apple has announced that it has expanded that program to include its latest and best Macs.If you're the proud owner of an M3 iMac, an M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, or an M3 16-inch MacBook…

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Got your eye on a shiny new MacBook Air? We can’t blame you, they’re fantastic laptops. But before you pull the trigger, you should consider holding off for a few more weeks. At some point in March, Apple is expected to unveil a new generation of the MacBook Air, either at an event or via a press release. This forthcoming laptop will reportedly come loaded with Apple’s new M3 chip, giving the MacBook Air a notable performance boost. The issue is that if you buy an M2 MacBook Air right…

Apple iPhone 15 Plus (left) and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Andy Boxall / Digital Trends When Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone on January 9, 2007, it was a moment that changed the cell phone market forever. In one of the most famous product reveals in history, Jobs said it was three products in one: a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone, and a breakthrough internet communications device. But have you ever wondered what the “i” in iPhone stands for? It’s not just the iPhone that has the…

HP recently released an interesting all-in-one that trades in performance and power for portability and ease of use. The pitch for the HP Envy Move All-in-One is that it’s a PC you can take with you anywhere without having to plug it into anything. While it is a novel idea, does that justify the steep $1200 price? Not if you’re looking for serious performance.Let me start by clarifying that the $1200 one is the configuration sent to us and is also the most high-end out of the entire line. The machine starts from $900, and…

Dell If you’ve always been interested in iMac deals but you’ve been held back by the high prices of Apple’s desktop computers — or because you want to stick to Windows — you may want to take a look at the Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One PC. This iMac-style computer, originally priced at $650, is down to an even more affordable $450 following a 31% discount from Dell. We’re not sure how much time is remaining before you miss this chance at $200 in savings, so if you’re interested, it’s highly recommended that you proceed…

If you’ve ever bought yourself a brand new Mac and thought “I don’t want to spend double that on the Apple Studio Display”, you’re not alone. Fortunately, a brand new refresh of Samsung’s alternative has been announced at CES 2024 and it looks incredible. The Samsung Smart Monitor M80D is a 32-inch 4K display that only requires a single USB-C port to get hooked up to your devices. It’s also confirmed to have AirPlay 2 built-in, which means you can stream content straight to it from your iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Though we…