The new MacBook Pro has been reviewed. Oh wait, that’s the kind-of-new MacBook Pro, the 13-inch model with two Thunderbolt ports and no Touch Bar. So you’ll forgive Susie if she’s not champing at the bit to spend $1500 on it, not when the more exciting Touch Bar models will be reviewed very soon.
Until then, there’s plenty else to talk about, like the confusion over what is supported by the new Macs’ Thunderbolt 3 ports. Glenn did a wonderful explainer for TidBITS, linked to below, so he’s the man to set everyone straight. Be sure to double-check compatibility when you’re shopping for cables and adapters, and buy from trusted sellers with good return policies.
Then we spend some time fretting over the future of the Mac, just for fun. Good. Times.
Show notes
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Apple takes more than 100 percent of smartphone profits after Samsung’s Galaxy recall by Oscar Raymundo
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13-inch MacBook Pro review: Too many tradeoffs by Susie Ochs
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Apple reduces prices on USB-C adapters by Roman Loyola
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A world without the Mac Pro by Marco Arment at Marco.org
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Glenn’s survey about how MacBook Pro owners utilize their ports—take it!
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Apple just removed hundreds of fake shopping apps from the App Store by Caitlin McGarry
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Explaining Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and Everything In Between by Glenn Fleishman for TidBITS
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Author: Susie Ochs, Contributor
Susie has been covering Apple since 2006, and when she isn't glued to her MacBook Air and iPhone, you can find her building sand castles at the beach or snowboarding in the mountains.