M4 vs. M3: How much better are Apple’s latest chips?

M4 vs. M3: How much better are Apple’s latest chips?

Apple has begun outfitting its Macs with the M4 chip, following the chip’s debut in the iPad Pro in spring 2024. But not every Mac comes with the M4 — several are still sporting the previous-generation M3, which offers impressive performance in its own right. These devices are expected to make the switch over the … Read more

MacBooks are turning the tide for laptops

MacBooks are turning the tide for laptops

Luke Larsen / Digital Trends According to numbers from IDC (International Data Corporation), the PC market has achieved its second quarter of growth after breaking out of an almost two-year-long slump — and Apple is leading the pack with a whopping 20% increase in sales compared to last year. These numbers are focused on “traditional … Read more

The MacBook Air M3 has one surprising change that fixes it

The MacBook Air M3 has one surprising change that fixes it

Apple With surprisingly little fanfare — no spring event this time — Apple has dropped an update to the MacBook Air a bit sooner than expected. The incredibly thin MacBook Air 13- and 15-inch models both received updates to the Apple Silicon M3 chipsets, but that’s not all. There’s one surprising new feature in the … Read more