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 Apple MacBook series has remarkable performance, and the 2020 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro appear to be very comparable at first appearance. They share the same CPU/GPU, connectors, FaceTime camera, and other features. The 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro, on the other hand, may make your selection more difficult. Let’s take a deeper look at the differences between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro to help you decide whether to buy.

While the fact that the $999 base M1 MacBook Air has the same CPU/GPU and neural engine as the $1,299 and above M1 MacBook Pro is amazing and somewhat perplexing, there are some major distinctions worth noting before making a choice. There are even more changes now that the new 14-inch M1 Pro/Max MacBook Pro is out.

Hardware comparison: MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro

With 2020 MacBook Air and Pro machines, you’ll receive the powerful and efficient M1 processor, which has four high-efficiency cores and four high-performance cores for the CPU. However, the base MacBook Air models include a 7-core GPU rather than the 8-core GPU seen in the higher-end Air variants and all MacBook Pro models. Ben Lovejoy, one of my colleagues, offered an explanation of what’s going on.

Aside from the tiny GPU change, the MacBook Pro has active cooling. This is significant because it enables the laptop to retain excellent performance for longer periods of time when subjected to prolonged loads.

The M1 Pro or M1 Max processor is available for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, featuring extra CPU and GPU cores, greater RAM, a full HD 1080p FaceTime camera, and more. In the grand scheme of things, the differences are minimal, but both MacBook Pro versions include high dynamic range stereo speakers and “studio-quality” microphones.

Celebrating the Japanese New Year, Apple announced a two-day deal on January 2-3 that would give consumers in Japan a free Apple Gift Card worth up to 24,000 yen when they buy an eligible Apple device.

The exact gift card values ​​for each qualifying product are as follows: 3,000 for AirPods (2nd generation), AirPods (3rd generation), Beats Flex, Beats Studio Buds, Apple Pencil (2nd generation), AirTag (4-pack) ), and other selected accessories 6,000 for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini or iPhone SE (plus a limited edition AirTag for the first 20,000 customers who place an order) ¥ 6,000 for Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Watch SE, AirPods Pro, Apple TV 4K, Apple TV HD, Beats Studio3 Wireless, Beats Solo3 Wireless, Powerbeats Pro and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro ¥ 12,000 for iPad Pro, MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini ¥ 24,000 for iMac 27 inch.

Apple has released the whole terms and conditions of the offer, along with additional information. For unknown reasons, iPhone purchases purchased through the Apple Store app will not be eligible for a Limited Edition AirTag, so be sure to order through Apple’s website. Customers may also celebrate the Japanese New Year by making handcrafted greeting cards through the Apple service.

The winners of the third edition of the Apple Music Awards, which honours the finest musicians of 2021 and their impact on worldwide culture, were revealed today by Apple.

This year, the Apple Music Awards will present a new category of  Regional Artist of the Year, honoring artists from five countries and regions: Africa, France, Germany, Japan and Russia. The Regional Artist of the Year Awards recognize artists who have had the greatest cultural impact and are in the rankings of their respective countries and regions.

“The past 12 months have been a remarkable year for music and we are thrilled to honour the artists who shape culture and connect with fans around the world on Apple Music,” said Oliver Schuster,  vice president of Apple Music. and Beats. “This year we are also recognizing more regional artists, showing the world the impact of extraordinarily talented musicians who are causing a sensation on a global scale. The celebration of the Apple Music Awards kicks off on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, with interviews, from original content, and more globally on Apple Music and the Apple TV app Music lovers who are not already Apple Music members can sign up for a  free three-month trial at apple.com/applemusic.

Apple also launched regional awards for Africa, France, Germany, Japan, and Russia this year. According to Apple, these new awards are intended to “recognise musicians that have had the greatest cultural and chart influence in their particular nations and regions.”

Global Artist of the Year: The Weeknd

The Weeknd took over popular music and society on his own terms, filtering R&B and pop through an ambitious widescreen lens. “After Hours,” the worldwide superstar’s 2020 album, swiftly topped one million pre-orders on Apple Music, becoming the most pre-ordered album by a male artist on the site. In its first week, “After Hours” also set the record for the most-streamed R&B/Soul album in 73 countries. On Apple Music’s Daily Top 100, the blockbuster single “Blinding Lights” reached No. 1.

🍏In short, Apple customers are hopeful about next-generation ‘M’ CPUs and 5G 2023 chips to give a better sports content experience, according to research issued by Apple.

According to Nikkei Asia, “Apple plans to adopt the 4-nanometer chip manufacturing technology. TSMC will mass-produce its first internal 5G modem chip, four people familiar with the matter said, adding that the iPhone maker is developing its own radio frequency and millimetre wave components to complement the modem. Apple is also working on its own modem-specific power management chip, two knowledgeable people said.

On Rosenthaler Strasse in Berlin’s Mitte area, Apple will shortly build its second Apple Store in the federal capital.

The new store near the Hackescher Market is Apple’s second branch in Berlin, with the Apple Store which opened on May 3, 2013, on the Kurfürstendamm.

Apple has yet to release a specific opening date for the Rosenthaler Strasse store, which will accompany Apple’s existing Kurfürstendamm store in Berlin. The Storyteller Twitter account shared some photos of the Rosenthaler Strasse store.

which is covered in a colourful facade ahead of its official opening. Apple also offers matching wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on its website.