The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2022 - Issue 31

bitegadgets Apple Releases the Latest 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 Images courtesy of Apple A pple’s latest MacBook Pro in silver and space grey has increased its capacity with the new supercharged M2 chip, which takes the break- through capabilities of its predecessor, the M1 chip, even further. It features incredible performance, with up to 24 GB unified memory, ProRes acceleration and up to 20 hours of battery life, all in a compact design. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 joins its more powerful 14-inch and 16-inch counterparts with M1 Pro and M1 Max. Users will love the compact design of the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with more performance and capabilities featuring a next-generation 8-core CPU with advance- ments in performance and efficiency cores. It accompanies Apple’s next-generation GPU which, now has up to 10 cores, two more than the M1. Thanks to its active cooling system, MacBook Pro is designed to sustain pro perfor- mances for those with more demanding workflows. For those working with RAW images in apps like Affinity Photo, the latest model is nearly 40 per cent faster than the previous generation and is up to 3.4 times faster for users upgrading from a model without Apple silicon. Graph- ics-intensive games like Baldur’s Gate 3 is also nearly 40 per cent faster than the previous generation and is up to 3.3 times faster for customers upgrading from a model without Apple silicon. With macOS Monterey, the 13-inch MacBook Pro in- cludes continuity tools like Universal Control, making it easy for users to work effortlessly across Mac and iPad. FaceTime includes Portrait mode and Spatial Audio to make calls feel more natural and lifelike, and SharePlay enables Mac users to have shared experiences through FaceTime. Live Text and Visual Look Up use intelligence to surface helpful information. Safari includes powerful tab organisation with Tab Groups and Shortcuts, bringing the east of automation to the Mac. This autumn, macOS Ventura will take full advantage of M2, delivering new features including Stage Manager, powerful new capabilities with Continuity Camera, and Handoff coming to FaceTime. It will also include signifi- cant Safari, Mail, Messages, and Spotlight updates. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available to purchase online, in the Apple store app and at Apple Authorised Resellers. https://www.apple.com/uk/