As a rule, all concepts of devices from Apple – are products that we are likely to see in the future, no matter what version. This concept – an exception, yield such a product does not portend. This flight of fancy Apple lover Kurt measurements, Jr., in which he wanted to show the computer symbiosis Mac Pro desktop and iMac.

Copyright depicted product called iPro. This desktop size 800 x 600 x 150 mm. The thickness of the upper part of a non-existent device of 8 mm and the base diameter – 120 mm. This computer is equipped with 35-inch OLED display with a resolution of 3382 x 1964, ventilation and audio speakers. Of the interfaces in a fictional computer 4 port Thunderbolt ports and 8 USB 3.0. The display can be tilted 20 degrees on itself, or from himself, for maximum comfort.

According to Kurt, they invented the computer is designed for professionals for whom there is no excess capacity. In this iPro retains the balance between performance and sophisticated design. Such aesthetics will not be achieved by connecting to the most beautiful Mac Pro is all you need for the job. There is no reason to believe that Apple are thinking of a similar computer, so if you like it, you can only enjoy the pictures.

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Most laptops with built-in webcams feature an important element responsible for the privacy practices, – an activity indicator that lights up when it is turned on and remains on at all times while operating the camera. However, as the case with Cassidy Wolf, recently won the title of Miss Teen USA, in some cases, the indicator may not light up.

Recall this summer Cassidy Wolf was one of the victims of 19-year-old U.S. citizen James Jared Abrams, who photographed unsuspecting girls on their own webcams to blackmail.

A little earlier, Marcus Thomas, former deputy director of technology division Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), told The Washington Post , that bureau agents have long been able to remotely turn on the webcam on the user’s computer without activating the indicator light.

Currently, the network has a new study on the subject. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have shown that it is possible in fact. Despite the fact that the study appear older models of MacBook and iMac (up to the year 2008), the researchers claim that they have developed methods can work on more advanced computer models, a wide range of suppliers.

Professor of Computer Science and graduate student Stephen Chekveyu Broker Matthew Johns Hopkins University managed to reprogram the microcontroller in the camera iSight, which is responsible for blocking software, including the camera without activating the indicator light. In an article titled ” iSeeYou: Disabling the MacBook Webcam LED Indicator “they describe in detail how to reprogram the microcontroller in the camera iSight.

As proof of the existence of such software, researchers provided the video below.

According to a former NSA analyst United States (NSA) Charlie Miller, like malware can be aimed and microcontrollers in batteries and keyboards. In the first case under the most favorable circumstances, it can be used for the rapid discharge of the battery, the second – to track user activity on the web.

By the way, Jared James Abrams used against Cassidy Woolf some variant software Remote Administration Tool (RAT).

It seems that a similar model MacBook figured in an incident in 2008, which took place at a university in Pennsylvania. There administrators with a similar remote access tools and embedded webcams illegally occupied more than 56 thousand images of students.

An expert in security matters Morgan Marquis Bora from the University of Toronto in Canada notes that cheap RAT, which was used in Pennsylvania, could not completely turn off the activity indicator. At the same time, he stressed that at the moment there are more complex, such as FinFisher, which, according to documents on WikiLeaks , can be used for surveillance via the microphone or webcam.

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Apple will release a 12-inch model of the MacBook with the ultra-slim and ultra-sharp display Retina, which will set a new trend in consumer electronics, said KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. It is expected that the laptop will be in the second or third quarter of 2014.

According to the expert, Apple is preparing several groundbreaking products. Among the new products the company is expected the 12-inch MacBook with a new design that takes an intermediate place between the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air models, and thanks to its ultra-thin design will help maintain interest in this class of products. Contrary to rumors, the author claims to forecast, Apple will not translate laptops to use the processors of its own design. In 2014, the MacBook Air will continue to use processors Intel.

Kuo predicts release of “fiscal» iMac and the sixth generation of the iPad with a display resolution, 30-40% superior Retina in modern models. According to experts, there are two factors that can affect the way the plates will equip the new screen high resolution or not – is the degree of complexity of production and, consequently, the cost. If both of them will be in the range of technological and business rules, users can expect to have a clearer picture in the iPad. Recall that the current iPad has a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. The appearance of the 12-inch “apple” tablets source in 2014 is not expected.

KGI Securities analyst has listed some of the characteristics of new products Apple:

12-inch MacBook with Retina display and new design:

• More compact MacBook in a new design.
• Release in the second or third quarter of 2014.
• 12-inch screen: a portable, like a MacBook Air 11 “, but more productive than the MacBook Air 13”.
• The high resolution display (Retina).
• Revolutionize the industry of portable computers, as the first MacBook Air.
• Slimmer and lighter than the MacBook Air, thanks to the new design.
• Processor Intel, and not Apple A8.
• Most likely, more accessible than current laptops Apple.

“Budget» iMac:

• More affordable iMac.
• The current one-piece Apple have insufficient shipment.
• “Budget» iMac will grab market share from Windows-based PCs.
• The model will increase sales monoblock Apple by 10-20%.
• Release in the second or third quarter.

6 iPad with ultra-sharp display:

• The 9.7-inch display as the iPad 4 and 5 of the coming iPad.
• Resolution is 30-40% higher than the current model.
• third-generation iPad mini will display with a resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels, as well as iPad mini 2.
• Weather Kuo corresponds to what eve experts said DisplaySearch.

According to analysts, the ultra-thin laptops Apple release in 2014 will be equipped with a Retina display with a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels.

Earlier this week it was reported that next year will host the debut of the first “planshetofona” Apple. It is believed that the large display technology will soon reach an acceptable level for the company, so the debut of the “big iPhone» can be expected at this time. Apple «will provide a great phone” in order to compete more successfully with devices that are running Android, analysts say.

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Repair specialists from the site iFixit got released this week updated the iMac and promptly made ​​it out to become familiar with the changes undergone internal components of new items. The results showed that the iMac with a processor Intel Haswell has much in common with its predecessor, including a low level of maintainability.

Updated iMac without much pomp went on sale this Tuesday, and despite the upgrade in computer parts, other aspects have remained virtually unchanged. In fact, according to iFixit, the new iMac is 99% similar to the previous model.

After working with 21.5 – and 27-inch models, computer specialists have found that mounting the display to the body of Apple once again took advantage of a foam adhesive composition. Such a choice of causes many claims as it greatly complicates the process of disassembling the device for repair.

After removing the motherboard from the 21.5-inch model, experts from iFixit found an empty slot PCIe SSD. This means that, if desired, can expand the internal memory of a computer. The same pattern applies to the 27-inch screen.

We also found a new card Broadcom AirPort, supporting standard 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which first appeared on the updated MacBook Air. Also in the computer are present three dual-band module Skyworks SE5516 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN single-chip solution and Broadcom BCM20702 Bluetooth 4.0 with support for HCI Bluetooth Low Energy. 

Apple also somewhat simplified some of the components of internal equip the new iMac. Thus, the cables for power and data SATA hard drive were combined, which should be to simplify the process of disassembly. Furthermore, some redesign of the system was subjected to cooling the CPU. By the way, the chip is now soldered to the motherboard, eliminating the possibility of repair, replacement or upgrade. According to iFixit, this is the first aluminum iMac, is equipped with a soldered processor. At the same time it should be noted that this applies only to the 21.5-inch version.

Summing up, the experts carried disappointing verdict: maintainability of the new iMac has received 2 points out of a possible 10. If the maintenance staff will be able to overcome the obstacle of unyielding adhesive, they will be able to replace the RAM and hard drive. At the same time, in the event of a failure of the processor after the warranty period, users will most likely have to buy a new computer.

According to the materials iFixit.com

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Deliveries of the iMac largest authorized resellers in the United States are declining. This is according to sources familiar with the situation. Presentation of updated monoblock Apple is expected in early September at a special conference on the release of new iPhone.

According to some data, stores Amazon, Mac Connection, MacMall, B & H and J & R are faced with a serious shortage of iMac. Some companies offer a discount of $ 150 for the Custom configurations of these machines. Reduced supply monoblock Apple computers hints at reducing or even complete cessation of production of the old iMac in favor of new models based on the processor Intel Haswell. It is assumed that sales of updated versions will begin later this year.

In early August, the Taiwanese publication DigiTimes reported that Apple will shift some production orders iMac with the company Quanta Computer to Pegatron Technology. Earlier last only trusted assembly iPhone smartphones and tablet iPad. At the same time, as noted in the initial phase will remain the main builder Quanta Computer “all-in-one.”

According to analysts, the supply iMac decreased by 63% – from 1.75 million units in the first quarter to 650,000 units in the second quarter of the year. It is expected that the output of new models based on the new Intel Haswell architecture will be announced at a special conference on September 10. Although the release of computers can occur without fanfare – only update to the specifications on the official website of the company.

The current modification iMac, thanks to the innovative solutions of Apple, got ultrathin body , which has 40% less volume than their predecessors. Thickness of the edges of the machine is only 5 mm, which is 80% thinner than the previous generation. Also, Apple has managed to reduce screen glare by 75%, and thanks to the special manufacturing iMac, the image is literally lying on the surface of the glass.

Processor architecture Intel Haswell has a completely new design and a host of improvements and same standards – 22 nm. Particular attention was paid not only to increase productivity but also reduce energy consumption. Haswell show better results in multi-threaded tasks than their predecessors due to a new set of commands, the increased length of the queue buffers and instructions, as well as the capacity of the cache.

Currently, the only computers Apple, built on the basis of Haswell, are laptops MacBook Air . In September, is expected to release an updated line of professional laptops MacBook Pro .

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Large retail partners Apple began to cut prices on the current generation of iMac computers and reported that the delivery of the goods at the warehouse stores significantly reduced. For example, retailers B & H, Best Buy, Amazon and MacMall reduced the price on the computer with super slim housing for 100-150 dollars, which may be indicative of only one thing: Apple plans to launch on the market a new generation of iMac .

It is expected that the new computers will be equipped with the latest processors Haswell, who recently appeared on the MacBook Air . Processors are not only high performance, but also a significant improvement in energy consumption.

Some sources even report that the updated iMac will go on sale in late August. At the same time, analysts have expressed doubts about this, because the rush with the release of a new computer again can play a cruel joke with Apple. Recall that in the past when he was announced the current generation of iMac, the company simply did not cope with the huge demand for novelty, and most buyers are able to take over the computer only at the beginning of 2013.

Even Tim Cook during a conference admitted that a mistake was made, and the company should not have to rush with the start of sales. Maybe this time we still have to wait. However, August is coming to an end and to check the above information, we will be able to very soon.

According to the materials CultOfMac.com

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Apple revealed a defect in the graphics card cased iMac computers produced in 2011 and will provide replacement parts. On the official website of the company says that in “rare cases” graphics card causes visual defects on the screen. The older the computer, the higher the probability that such a problem is detected.

IMac owners are invited to participate in the “replacement program”: return to the graphics card and get Apple to replace the new one (which is, the site is not specified). The program operates in all countries.

Apple stressed that the fault for any problems lies with the supplier of card AMD Radeon HD 6970M. The problem was revealed in a 27-inch iMac models with 4-core Intel Core i5 processor with a clock frequency of 3.1 GHz and the Intel Core i7 with a frequency of 3.4 GHz.

Potentially defective candy bars are exclusively Apple, issued during the period from May 2011 to October 2012. Computer owners can check whether their vehicle is subject to change by entering the serial number in the special form on the company’s website. Rooms at the end of such models DHJQ, DHJW, DL8Q, DNGH, DNJ9, DMW8, DPM1, DPM2, DPNV, DNY0, DRVP, DY6F and F610.

IMac users can get the AMD-scheduled for replacement after placing the online application or appeal to the Apple Store or an authorized reseller, Apple. The program to replace graphics cards will be valid for three years from the date you purchased the computer.

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Once Apple has equipped the updated MacBook Air laptops processors Haswell ULT, are increasingly appearing rumors that soon the corporation will do this operation with all your computers. According to the publication Cult Of Mac with reference to Taiwan’s DigiTimes, the new generation iMac will also receive processors Haswell, but collecting them is no longer Quanta Computer, and we know it Pegatron.

Last time Apple updates its candy bar last fall, and the previous generation iMac was already presented in May 2011. Roughly speaking, the company supports the possibility of annual renewal cycle computers, however, often after a presentation before the official sales takes a lot of time. For example, iMac in 2012 started to sell only a few weeks after the announcement. In Cupertino explained the delay problems at parts suppliers.

Since the October update iMac Apple has made a revolution of candy bars – the computer, perhaps, was one of the most stylish and subtle in the world. However, reducing the thickness of the device is not affected his specifications. One of the most striking features of the new iMac was the Fusion Drive .

Intel’s Haswell processors feature low power consumption, thus the battery life MacBook Air this year has increased up to 13 hours. Of course, the desktop is no such problem, because they are always working on the cord. Be that as it may, Haswell was more powerful than their predecessors, i5 and i7, so the iMac (especially if the units have had a long-awaited Retina display ), he also does not hurt.

Earlier DigiTimes reported that Apple is going to fall update MacBook Pro line of notebooks with a display Retina – certainly, with processors Haswell. And while Tim Cook has promised us a lot of new products in the next three months, the rumors may well be true.

Of course, the iMac update sooner or later, but I think it may well wait until spring next year. After all, now everyone is waiting for Apple’s something new, whether it’s iWatch, iTV or even iCar. The more information about the launch of new iMac has not been reported.

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Such information is provided to one analyst firm KGI Securities. According to him, the new generation of MacBook Pro laptops with Haswell chips will see the light at the end of August, and the one-piece iMac hit the market later.

At the moment it is not clear what specific changes come upon new items, in addition to changing the processor. One can assume that after the transition to the new MacBook Pro Haswell will take longer to work in offline mode, as the main feature of the latest chips from Intel has low power consumption.

In the case of apple monoblock power consumption plays a much smaller role. Therefore, the iMac can be used “desktop” version of the new processors from Intel. Anyway, precise information will be known only after the official release of the new devices.

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The release of new smartphones and tablets Apple will take place in September this year. This was announced by Concord Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo , According to whom, “apple” product line this year, expect big changes.

One of the most important products of Apple smartphone expert named iPhone 5S, which will be a “minor update» iPhone 5, with a more powerful processor, additional RAM, improved camera and fingerprint reader. The device will be released in late September, according to Kuo. It is noted that Apple will be forced to limit the supply of models in September due to a shortage of fingerprint sensors. In October and November deliveries will go to the proper level.

Together with the flagship phone model Apple announces budget version of the iPhone, which will become “a little thicker and is made of plastic.” Release the device is expected in early September, and the cost of the device will be in the region of $ 450 – $ 550 without binding to the cellular operator. Until the end of the year, the company sells 26 million of these smartphones.

According to the forecast Kuo, the new tablet iPad 5 will be also presented at the beginning of September. Gadget design will resemble the iPad mini, it will be lighter and smaller than the current version is 4 mm high, 17 mm wide and 2 mm in depth and will narrow frame around the display. Diagonal of 9.7 inches, but the LCD panel will have a smaller number of LEDs are used for illumination.

Apple plans to release two versions at once iPad mini 2 , Kuo says. The first model is not equipped with a Retina display and can only boast of an improved processor. The main difference between the second modification of the iPad mini 2 will now let Super clear display Retina. At the same diagonal of 7.9 inches to increase the screen resolution from 1024 x 768 to 2048 x 1536 pixels. Accordingly, the density of pixels will increase from 163 ppi to 326 ppi. Both new products will debut only in 2014, experts predict.

As for the computer to Apple, the new model of Macbook Pro laptops and candy bars iMac, based on processors Haswell, will be released before the end of the year. New iMac, according to the analyst, will be presented at the end of August, and the Macbook Pro with the display Retina – in mid-September.

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