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3 May 2016
This month, EveryMac.com features comprehensive updates to the Retina MacBook Q&A, iPhone Q&A, and iPad Q&A to cover the latest models. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. (Retina MacBook, Early 2016)
The Retina MacBook Q&A answers "What are all the differences between the Retina MacBook and MacBook Air? Which should I buy?" and "How fast is the new Retina MacBook compared to its predecessor? How fast is it compared to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro?" and much more.
The iPhone Q&A answers "What are all the differences between the iPhone SE models? How many models are there?" and "What are the 'pros and cons' of the iPhone SE? Is it for me?" along with many other questions.
The iPad Q&A answers "What are all the differences between the iPad Pro models? Which is best for me?" and "How fast are the iPad Pro models compared to one another and to the Retina MacBook?" in addition to dozens of other questions.
Additionally, EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with additional identifiers for the latest MacBook, iPhone, and iPad models -- as well as other Macs and devices -- from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contributed info from recent purchases. It's appreciated always.
If you bought, or buy, a new MacBook, iPhone SE, or iPad Pro, please send in your serial number. Non-personal information will be added to EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup to help with model identification and differentiation. Thank you.
New Q&As
A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:
- What are all the differences between the new Retina MacBook models? Which configuration is the best value?
- What are all the differences between the new Retina MacBook models and the models replaced?
- What are all the differences between the Retina MacBook and MacBook Air? Which should I buy?
- How fast are the new Retina MacBook models compared to one another and the models replaced? How fast are they compared to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro?
- What adapters now are available for the Retina MacBook USB-C port? What about a dock?
- How fast are the iPad Pro models compared to one another and the iPad Air? How fast is the iPad Pro compared to the Retina MacBook?
- What are all the differences between the iPhone SE and the iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus? Is size the only major difference?
- What are the "pros and cons" of the iPhone SE? Is it for me?
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:
- April 24, 2006: Exactly 10 years ago, the first MacBook Pro with a 17" display.
- April 29, 2002: The then education-only eMac.
- May 1, 1995: The Pioneer (yes, audio company Pioneer) MPC-GX1 Mac clone, the company's first.
For earlier Mac History mentions, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac History section.
Additions & Changes:
Comprehensively updated the Retina MacBook Q&A, iPhone Q&A, and iPad Q&A with dozens of new and updated questions to cover the latest models and lineup changes.
Updated site features:
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