Abhay Ram

1 week ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

For many years, Apple devices have been regarded as resistant to cyberattacks, primarily due to the closed architecture of macOS and iOS operating systems, along with the company’s emphasis on security. There were few reports of incidents involving iPhones, iPads, or similar devices. Nevertheless, this perception has shifted in recent times.

1 week ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

In the past, purchasing a MacBook capable of handling tasks from spreadsheets to video editing would cost over $1,000. However, that’s changed with this current offer. You can now get a refurbished 2020 MacBook Air featuring the Apple M1 chip for just $549.99 for the 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD model, and $589.99 for the 16GB RAM + 256GB SSD version. Both models are classified as “Grade A,” indicating they may show little to no visible wear despite being refurbished.

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

Apple’s top-tier M3 Ultra chip is presently exclusive to the Mac Studio; however, a recent leak has disclosed that Apple has also tested this chip in the MacBook Pro. In a post shared today on the Chinese social media site BiliBili, an unfamiliar user reported discovering code references to unreleased 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with the M3 Ultra chip, found within an internal build of iOS 18 operating on an iPhone 16 engineering prototype.

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

The Mac mini has consistently focused on delivering an impressive amount of power within a compact design, and the Early 2023 Apple Mac mini M2 adheres to this principle. Currently, you can purchase the refurbished model with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD for $459.99 at StackSocial (reduced from $599), or opt for the 256GB SSD variant priced at $359.99. Both models are classified as ‘Grade A,’ indicating minimal to no cosmetic wear, and they include free shipping throughout the contiguous United States.

2 weeks ago | ilounge.com | Abhay Ram

Apple granted approval for the Epic Games title Fortnite on Tuesday, reinstating the first-person shooter game to the U.S. App Store, five years after its removal. Fortnite was removed from the App Store in 2020 after Epic modified its game online to facilitate direct payments, bypassing Apple’s in-app payment system, which charges fees of up to 30%. This action provoked Apple’s ire and initiated a prolonged legal dispute.