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While there has been the recent drama over upstream maintainership over Apple Silicon / Asahi Linux code , Sven Peter is continuing to move things forward for the upstream kernel and this week sent out a set of Apple SoC DeviceTree updates intended for the upcoming Linux 6.15 kernel cycle.

As part of this initial set of Apple SoC DeviceTree updates intended for Linux 6.15, there are the DT files for the Apple T2 SoCs used in pre-M1 x86 machines. Plus DT additions for CPUFreq

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Processors in EU Retail Channel Could Lose "Unnecessary Packaging," Possibly even Stock Coolers

TechPowerUp News | Feb. 12, 2025, 9:49 p.m. | Original

The EU could influence the mobile phone industry to ditch bundling wall chargers with their phones, and got them to standardize the USB-C connector, with the goal of minimizing the number of wall chargers people would have to own, which could last years, spanning many phones. It even got Apple to ditch its proprietary Lightning connector in favor of USB-C. The European Commission could be turning its attention to the way desktop PC processors are sold in the retail channel. In the OEM channels, things are golden—

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Apple’s Base 14-Inch M4 MacBook Returns To Its Attractive $200 Price Cut On Amazon, With The Added Discount Coupon Guaranteeing Nearly $250 Off On The M4 Pro Model

wccftech | Feb. 12, 2025, 4:02 p.m. | Original

A little waiting around has paid off well because Amazon has once more discounted the 14-inch version of the M4 MacBook Pro by slashing $200 from the powerful configuration that offers 16GB of unified RAM coupled with a 512GB SSD. With the latest price cut paired with the discount coupon that can be applied to both the Silver and Space Black colors, the M4 MacBook Pro can be yours for $1,399.99, making it one of the

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Apple now sells M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro refurbished with discounts

9to5mac | Feb. 12, 2025, 3:14 p.m. | Original

Apple’s first M4 Macs launched just a few months ago in early November. But now, you can buy two models—the Mac mini and MacBook Pro—refurbished at a discount from Apple in various configurations.

Apple’s online refurbished product store with two additions:

M4 Mac mini
M4 MacBook Pro

Each Mac is available in a variety of configurations that differ in specs like chip (M4 vs. M4 Pro or M4 Max), size (14-inch or 16

Apple Silicon|Intel

Galaxy S25 Edge Gets Re-Tested In New Benchmark Leak, With The Overclocked 8-Core Snapdragon 8 Elite Displaying Its Full Potential In The Multi-Core Tests

wccftech | Feb. 12, 2025, 6:15 a.m. | Original

The last time Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge was benchmarked, the scores obtained by the Snapdragon 8 Elite were severely disappointing, as the chipset looked like it was a few generations old in the multi-core department. At the time, we assumed that the lack of cooling on the sleek flagship meant that the SoC would deliver a lower score, but we have been proven incorrect on that front because the Galaxy S25 Edge has been re-tested, with updated results showing that the Snapdragon 8 Elite

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Apple Gearing Up For More Hardware Announcements ‘By Next Week,’ Starting With The iPhone SE 4, Then Following It Up With The M4 MacBook Air

wccftech | Feb. 12, 2025, 2:47 a.m. | Original

The Powerbeats Pro 2 announcement would have led nearly everyone to believe that Apple would announce the iPhone SE 4 after a few moments, but the company had other plans because its ‘low cost’ model has yet to see the light of day. Thankfully, according to a recent update, the technology giant will be making a series of announcements, of which we will get to see the iPhone SE 4, along with a new M4 MacBook Air, touting a chipset upgrade. In addition to the iPhone SE 4 and

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Next year’s MacBook Pro could be Apple’s biggest Mac upgrade ever

9to5mac | Feb. 11, 2025, 3:02 p.m. | Original

Apple’s MacBook Pro recently received an , and there’s an M5 version expected later this year. But it’s the model coming late next year—in 2026—that sounds especially compelling. This new MacBook Pro could even be the biggest Mac upgrade ever. Here’s what’s coming.

The MacBook Pro last received a big redesign in 2021. That update restored previously-removed ports, fixed longstanding keyboard issues, and was largely seen as Apple’s

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Samsung Is Reportedly Redesigning Its 1c DRAM Process To Achieve Improved Yield Rates; Will Decide How HBM4 Turns Out

wccftech | Feb. 11, 2025, 2:44 p.m. | Original

Samsung is now reportedly looking to redesign its 6th-generation 1c DRAM to improve yield rates and gain an edge over its upcoming HBM4 process. Samsung's 1c DRAM Chip Will Be Important For The Firm's HBM4 Process & The Success of Its Memory Business The Korean giant is now considering revamping its 1c DRAM process, which is said to be a key factor in the success of its HBM4 process. According to a report by ZDNet Korea, Samsung has been evaluating designs for its

Apple Silicon|Intel

Intel Stock Marks Second Largest Gain In 2025 After VP Vance Asserts Powerfull AI Chips Will Be Made In America

wccftech | Feb. 11, 2025, 2:15 p.m. | Original

Chip manufacturer Intel Corporation's shares jumped by 7% after Vice President JD Vance asserted that his administration would ensure that AI chips are designed and manufactured in America. Most of the world's AI processors are made in Taiwan by the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). GPU designer NVIDIA Corporation's chips account for the majority of the world's AI processor shipments. Vance's remarks saw investors flock to Intel as it is the only American chip manufacturer capable of making high-end chips suitable for

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Apple MacBook Air M4 "T8132" Chip Identifier Leaked Online

TechPowerUp News | Feb. 11, 2025, 2:11 p.m. | Original

Last October, Apple introduced its modernized range of MacBook Pro models; featuring the M4 family of chips. Ultra-thin notebook enthusiasts wondered whether the MacBook Air range series would receive similar treatmentin the near future. Apple provided an answer around December-time, by accidentally publishing "Mac16,12" and "Mac16,13" machine listings within their macOS Sequoia 15.2 release. MacRumors believed that the referenced models are MacBook Air M4 13-inch and M

Device Trees For Apple T2 SoCs Slated For Upstreaming In Linux 6.15

Processors in EU Retail Channel Could Lose "Unnecessary Packaging," Possibly even Stock Coolers

Apple’s Base 14-Inch M4 MacBook Returns To Its Attractive $200 Price Cut On Amazon, With The Added Discount Coupon Guaranteeing Nearly $250 Off On The M4 Pro Model

Apple now sells M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro refurbished with discounts

Galaxy S25 Edge Gets Re-Tested In New Benchmark Leak, With The Overclocked 8-Core Snapdragon 8 Elite Displaying Its Full Potential In The Multi-Core Tests

Apple Gearing Up For More Hardware Announcements ‘By Next Week,’ Starting With The iPhone SE 4, Then Following It Up With The M4 MacBook Air

Next year’s MacBook Pro could be Apple’s biggest Mac upgrade ever

Samsung Is Reportedly Redesigning Its 1c DRAM Process To Achieve Improved Yield Rates; Will Decide How HBM4 Turns Out

Intel Stock Marks Second Largest Gain In 2025 After VP Vance Asserts Powerfull AI Chips Will Be Made In America

Apple MacBook Air M4 "T8132" Chip Identifier Leaked Online

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