Apple today updated its Xserve server line to include Intel processors and other advanced features such as lights-out management and redundant power supplies that business customers require. The base configuration now stands as follows:
- Dual-Dual 2 GHz Xeon 5100 Processors, configurable up to dual-dual 3 GHz. - 1 GB DDR2 ECC FB-DIMM RAM, configurable up to 32 GB. - 24x Combo Drive, configurable 8x double-layer SuperDrive - 2 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet - Built-in ATI Radeon X1300 with 64MB of GDDR3 SDRAM; mini-DVI to VGA adaptor
According to Apple, the new XServe is up to 4x faster than the previous 2.3 GHz XServe G5. More details can be found at http://www.apple.com/xserve/specs.html
The XServes are now available via the Apple Store.
Tuesday October 6, 2026 12:59 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Since 2023, Apple's newer iPhones have had an 80 percent charge limit for those who want to extend battery lifespan. Charging to 80 percent instead of 100 percent is supposed to put less stress on the battery, improving longevity.
For the last three years, I've used that setting on my iPhone. I started with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, then did the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and most recently, the iPhone...
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:04 am PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today announced an upcoming product launch that will take place on Tuesday, October 13. We are expecting Apple's announcement to focus on new smart home products, including the long-rumored smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini.
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The home hub is an all-new device that's like a cross between an iPad and...
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple plans to unveil an all-new home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13, and MacRumors has since learned about another launch slated for later in the month.
Apple is planning to unveil additional new products in the final week of October, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
While we do...
Apple's first foldable iPhone, with a book-style design featuring a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display with a minimal crease down the middle.
