MacBook Pro with PROLED review, new iPad mini hands-on, and iOS 27.3 features
It’s another bumper week, with Chance’s hands-on reviews of both the new iPad mini and the new MacBook Pro to discuss, especially around just how good the OLED display looks, and how touchscreens fit into the Mac ecosystem. Also, iOS 27.3 is packed with a bunch of new features, including updates to Safari, Siri AI, StandBy and more, and the new audio recap features are now testable on Apple…
In a busy week, Chance shared hands-on impressions of both the brand new iPad mini and MacBook Pro, highlighting the stunning OLED display quality on the latter and the integration of touchscreens into the Mac ecosystem. iOS 27.3 came packed with numerous enhancements, including upgrades to Safari, Siri AI capabilities, StandBy mode, and more. Additionally, the innovative audio recap features are now being tested on Apple Watch.
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