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- Rumor: Apple to drop support for iPhone 6s and original iPhone SE with iOS 15 next year - 9to5Mac
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- MacBook Air vs. iPad Pro: Which is right for you? - Tom's Guide
| Rumor: Apple to drop support for iPhone 6s and original iPhone SE with iOS 15 next year - 9to5Mac Posted: 22 Nov 2020 05:04 AM PST  A new report suggests that Apple is planning to drop support for the iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus with next year's release of iOS 15. This comes after Apple maintained compatibility with all of those devices this year with iOS 14.
The report comes from The Verifier, which has a mixed track record when it comes to Apple rumors. With that being said, it did accurately report that the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 would not get updates past iOS 12. It also accurately reported that iOS 14 would support all of the same iPhones as iOS 13. This would mean that iOS 15 would run on the following iPhones:
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were originally introduced in September of 2015, followed by the iPhone SE in March of 2016. The devices were incredibly popular and have received over four years of software updates from Apple. With the iPhone 12 mini and the second-generation iPhone SE, Apple now sells two modern devices that match the form factor of the iPhone 6s design. The second-generation iPhone SE is actually nearly identical to the iPhone 6s in terms of design, but with the modern A13 processor inside. The iPhone 12 mini is physically smaller, but offers a bigger display because of its edge-to-edge design, alongside the A14 processor and an improved camera system. As for what to expect in iOS 15, we haven't yet heard any rumors about new features or changes coming with the update. We don't expect Apple to officially announce iOS 15 until WWDC 2021. Do you have anything on your wish list? Let us know down in the comments! FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MacBook Air vs. iPad Pro: Which is right for you? - Tom's Guide Posted: 22 Nov 2020 02:00 AM PST The rise of the iPad has generated an interesting question: "MacBook Air or iPad Pro?" And this question has never been more topical, as Apple's new MacBook Air with M1 chip (which is the best MacBook bar none) sees the Mac revolutionized with more speed and endurance than ever before. While iPadOS 14 and the Magic Keyboard make the iPad Pro more of a laptop than ever before (and its A12Z chip is pretty speedy too), Apple's redefined the iconic MacBook Air in ways nobody expected. So, we've decided to do what we do best: pit these devices against each other in a MacBook Air vs iPad Pro showdown, to see which should be your next computer. Of course, some might say this is like comparing apples and pineapples. The MacBook Air is a full-fledged laptop, while the iPad Pro is a tablet that can be a laptop replacement (provided you pony up some more cash). That hasn't stopped plenty of people I know, including a friend who is a video producer and podcaster, from thinking the iPad Pro is their next main computer. But should it be yours? Let's find out. MacBook Air vs. iPad Pro: Specs
MacBook Air vs iPad Pro: Design and portsWhile the MacBook Air with M1 chip performs like the MacBook of the future, it still looks like the MacBook of the past. That's not exactly a bad thing, as it's still got the wedge-shaped design that's strong and iconic. However, its 0.5 inch and 0.3-inch bezels look outdated, and give it a bigger footprint than we'd like in a laptop. Conversely, the iPad Pro's 0.2-inch bezels (on all sides) give it a look that feels more modern, and one we hope the MacBook Airs of the future learn from. The iPad Pro also has that flat-edge design that Apple's brought back into its iPhone 12 lineup, which looks pretty nice.
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro (11 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches) has a smaller footprint than the 13.3-inch MacBook Air (12 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches), but the iPad Pro's thinner chassis will be a plus for many. However, those who get the iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard (a must for making a laptop-like experience), add on 0.4 inches of thickness, making it equal to the Air. Similarly, the iPad Pro weighs 1.4 pounds — which is half of the 2.8-pound MacBook Air's weight. Until, that is, you add the Magic Keyboard, which brings it to 3 pounds — making it heavier than the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air rarely wins a ports battle, but its 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports and headphone jack trump the iPad Pro's sole little USB-C port.
So, basically, the iPad Pro's design perks only truly come in handy when you're just using it as a tablet. And that's great for those who are able to make an Apple Pencil sing, but those of us who want a typing experience may prefer the Air, since you're still gonna need something of a stand or base to use the iPad Pro. Winner: Draw MacBook Air vs iPad Pro: DisplayThe iPad Pro may have its drawbacks on design when you dock the Magic Keyboard, but its screen is the superior display in every way.
We measured the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2020 as producing 122.9% of the sRGB gamut and 559 nits of brightness, which make it slightly more colorful and a lot brighter than the MacBook Air (114.3%, 365.8 nits). The iPad Pro also beats the MacBook Air on display technology. Both offer True Tone white balance, but only the iPad has the 120 Hz ProMotion display refresh rate, which enables everything on your screen to move more smoothly and look that much nicer. The MacBook Air, like all Macs, has a 60Hz refresh rate. That might not matter to you yet, but if you see a 120Hz screen, you'll see the light. There's one other major perk of the iPad Pro's screen: it allows for touch input. Apple has still yet to give touchscreens to its Macs, even though that's something that macOS Big Sur looks like it should support. Winner: iPad Pro MacBook Air vs iPad Pro: Magic Keyboard and PencilHilariously, Apple's given the same name for both the MacBook Air and iPad Pro's typing interface: the Magic Keyboard. And while both are comfortable to type on, with similar feedback they have two giant differences. For starters, the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard doesn't come included — it's a $349 optional accessory. Secondly, the iPad Pro's Magic Keyboard can be detached, which is a nice convenience to have.
And then there's the Apple Pencil (also an optional accessory, which costs $129), which only works on the iPad Pro and not the iPad Air.
Creatives and hand-writing enthusiasts will love the stylus, but there are WACOM tablets and pens for Macs as well, so it's not like the Mac is shut out here.. Winner: Draw MacBook Air vs iPad Pro: PerformanceThe best way to compare the performance of the MacBook Air's M1 chip and the iPad Pro's A12Z Bionic chip is within the one comparable performance benchmark that works on both systems: Geekbench 5. On that test, the iPad Pro posted a solid score of 4,635, which the MacBook Air leaps over with its 5,925. Still, the iPad Pro's no slouch, and is still good for video editing in its own applications.
A more drastic win shows up in the GFXBench Metal Aztec Ruins graphics test, which did not run on the iPad Pro. Meanwhile, the MacBook Air posted a strong 54.332. Winner: MacBook Air MacBook Air vs iPad Pro: Battery lifeThe MacBook Air outlasts the iPad Pro by a lot. On the Tom's Guide battery test (web surfing at 150 nits of brightness) the MacBook Air posted an epic time of 14 hours and 41 minutes, while the iPad Pro hit empty at 10:16.
Winner: MacBook Air MacBook Air vs iPad Pro: Software and applicationsInside the new MacBook Air, you have the combination of Apple Silicon processors and macOS Big Sur, which unlock the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps on top of macOS apps. It should be said that the macOS apps are currently comprised of native Universal apps that are written to run on the M1 chip, and the converted Intel-based apps which run via Rosetta 2. The latter may have some performance issues in more complicated pro-level applications, such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
And while the MacBook Air can run iPhone and iPad apps, they're not all going to be written for the Mac. That means you're getting apps made for a touchscreen phone or tablet, but you're going to interact with them using a touchpad. Also, some video streaming programs cannot run in full-screen, which feels like a mistake made by app makers, that should be corrected soon. As for the iPad Pro, it will run iPadOS apps correctly and natively, and we haven't seen any signs of it running macOS apps. However, Universal applications should give an opportunity for that in the future. Winner: MacBook Air MacBook Air vs iPad Pro: CamerasWe like the fact that the MacBook Air has a slightly better webcam, thanks to image signal processing, but it's still a 720p, 0.7MP webcam.
The iPad Pro's got a 7MP front facing camera and a pair of rear cameras (12MP Wide + 10MP Ultra Wide), which are actually great. Winner: iPad Pro MacBook Air vs iPad Pro: Value and priceBoth the MacBook Air and iPad Pro start at $999, but that's not the fairest comparison, as it leaves the iPad without its $349 keyboard. Plus, the iPad Pro starts with half the storage. So, that's a point in the Air's favor to start. And if you want to make them comparable in specs, the Pro's price goes up to $1,099 with 256GB of storage — and $1,448 with the Magic Keyboard. If you want an 8-core GPU in your MacBook Air, its price goes up to $1,249 and its storage goes up to 512GB. Then, a comparable iPad Pro is still pricier, at $1,648. Winner: MacBook Air MacBook Air vs iPad Pro: Verdict
And there you have it, Apple Silicon and the M1 chip give the MacBook Air a lot of the performance, endurance and even versatility it needed to keep the iPad Pro at bay. But for those who want a touchscreen device that truly sings and feels integrated with your work — and not a WACOM tablet you dock to your Mac — Apple's decision to keep touchscreens out of its Macs may push you towards the iPad Pro. And I couldn't blame you. Its screen is brighter and undocking it from the Magic Keyboard unlocks more portability.
But when it comes down to value, some folks will cringe at the $349 Magic Keyboard's hefty price. That's more than a third of the price of the entry-level M1 MacBook Air, and money that could be spent upgrading the Air to the 8-core GPU, more RAM or more storage. Which is why we are very curious about what 2021 has in store for both the Mac and the iPad. Stay tuned, reader. |
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