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24 July 2021
This update of EveryMac.com features updates to the macOS Monterey (macOS 12), iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 Q&As to note the second public beta release of these operating systems; a comprehensive update to the "Armac" Q&A with the latest on the ongoing migration to "Apple Silicon" SoCs; and a sitewide update to Estimated Current Retail prices. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.
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If you missed it earlier this month, July 2nd marked the 25th anniversary of EveryMac.com. Thank you for your continued support.
The "Armac" Q&A answers "Should I buy an Intel Mac or an Apple Silicon Mac now? Should I continue to wait for newer models?" and "Do Apple Silicon Macs support dedicated graphics processors? eGPUs? Will they later?" and much more about Apple's ongoing Intel-to-Apple Silicon transition.
EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contribute info. It's appreciated always.
New Q&As
A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:
- Which Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey (macOS 12)? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs?
- Which iPhone and iPod touch models support iOS 15? Do some models "partially" support iOS 15? Which ones?
- Which iPad models support iPadOS 15? Which iPad models support which features?
- Should I buy an Intel Mac or an Apple Silicon Mac now? Should I continue to wait for newer models?
- When will the switch from Intel to Apple Silicon processors be complete?
- Will future Apple Silicon Macs cost less than Intel Macs?
- Can Apple Silicon Macs boot Windows? Can they run Windows under virtualization yet? Are other options available?
- Do Apple Silicon Macs support dedicated graphics processors? eGPUs? Will future models?
For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.
Today in Mac History
Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include:
- July 15, 2015: The final iPod nano model.
- July 17, 2002: The iMac G4/800 17" FP, the first iMac with a 17" display.
- July 19, 2000: The beautiful, underappreciated, Power Mac G4 Cube.
- July 21, 1999: The original "Clamshell" iBook, the first 'Book with AirPort.
For additional history, see EveryMac.com's Mac History section.
Additions & Changes:
Updated Estimated Current Retail prices sitewide.
Updated the macOS Monterey (macOS 12), iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 Q&As with the latest details.
Updated the "Armac" Q&A to cover the latest in Apple's ongoing Intel-to-Apple Silicon transition.
Updated site features:
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