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14 November 2016

This update of EveryMac.com features comprehensive updates to the MacBook Air Q&A, MacBook Pro Unibody Q&A, and MacBook Pro Retina Q&A to cover all the changes to each series.

Additional info on the new MacBook Pro "Touch Bar" lineup also has been added. Complete details can be included once the notebooks start to arrive to customers and more details become available.

MacBook Pro Touch Bar Top
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc.

The MacBook Air Q&A answers "What are the differences between the current MacBook Air models?" and "How do you replace the battery in the MacBook Air?" along with dozens of other questions about the still current line as well as earlier ones all with easy-to-replace storage and batteries.

The MacBook Pro Unibody Q&A answers "How do you upgrade the RAM in the Unibody MacBook Pro? How much RAM does each model actually support?" and "Can you replace the Unibody MacBook Pro optical drive with a second storage drive? If so, how?" and much more about the finally discontinued -- but easy-to-upgrade models -- for those interested in one for long-term "legacy" use.

The MacBook Pro Retina Q&A answers "What are the differences between the 13" and 15" MacBook Pro Retina? Which are still sold as new?" and "How do you upgrade the storage in the MacBook Pro Retina?" in addition to many other questions about the still current lineup for those who want a notebook with a beautiful display and a full complement of ports.

Additionally, EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated with more identifiers for the latest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 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 Pro or MacBook Air, 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 current MacBook Air models? Which is the best choice for my needs?
How do you replace the battery in the MacBook Air? Is it even possible or is it glued in place?
Wh at is the best USB hub to use with the MacBook Air while traveling?
Are there any adapters or "hacks" that make it possible to connect a second external display to a pre-Retina MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air?
How do you replace the optical drive in the "Unibody" MacBook Pro models with a hard drive or SSD? Is it possible?
What are all the differences between the 13" and the 15" MacBook Pro Retina models? Which are still sold as new?
How can you "force" or "hack" the Retina Display MacBook Pro models to run at the native resolution or otherwise fit more on screen than by default?

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:

November 7, 1997: The final Newton MessagePad.
November 10, 1997: The first PowerBook G3, codenamed "Kanga."

For earlier Mac History mentions, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac History section.

Additions & Changes:

Comprehensively updated FAQs to cover the latest changes to these Apple notebook lines:

Added more Apple specs, identifiers, benchmarks, and global prices:

Updated specification listings:

Updated site features:

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