Web site TechCrunch.com has done a video where they have taken Apple's claim that the newest MacBook Pro keyboard is quieter than previous models.
The below is the video, so judge for yourself and feel free to leave comments below:
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Web site iFixit.com, which is known to tear down new Apple Hardware, has revealed that the company is trying to quietly fix the seizing up of keys and getting debris under them.
The company said that Apple has added a thin layer of Silicon under the keys. This will not only help eliminate the keys seizing up, but it also provides a quieter typing experience as well.
To back up its claim, iFixit points towards a patent for the technologyApple may be using in the third-generation butterfly keyboard, which describes a "guard structure" that keeps direct contaminants away from the movement mechanism.
iFixit does warn, however, that while the silicone barrier is clearly in place, there's no way to definitively prove that it's a reliability fix rather than just a sound damping measure, citing statements from Apple to The Vergethat have said the new keyboard design wasn't introduced to "solve [dust] issues." Apple also told The Vergeand other sites that the issue in question has only impacted a small number of customers.
iFixit speculates that Apple is avoiding sharing the complete reasoning behind the keyboard redesign because of the class action lawsuits that it's currently facing over faulty 2016/2017 MacBook Pro keyboards.
Apple is in the middle of several class-action lawsuits for the failure of their keyboards, so of course they can’t just come out and say, "Hey, we fixed it!” That says there was a problem to begin with. But you’ve heard that clever analysis from John Gruber already. I’m just here to posit: the advertised boost in quietude is a side-effect of this rubbery membrane. The quiet angle is, quite literally, a cover up.
Some 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pro owners have experienced issues with sticky, unresponsive, or repeating keys, leading to significant public outcry that eventually pushed Apple to launch a free repair program for those machines. As a result of the attention given to the issue, some customers have been wary about purchasing a new MacBook Pro because of possible future problems.
iFixit plans to continue on with its teardown next week and may have more information to share, but given the interest in the third-generation butterfly keyboard, the site didn't want to wait to highlight potential good news.
Photo Credit: iFixIt.com
There is a tragic story to report out of Kansas City, Kansas tonight. Oune Somsanith, a 45 year old husband and father of five from Lee’s Summit, MO was tragically shot and killed during a meeting to purchase an iPhone 7 off of Letgo. As a father myself, my heart hurts for this man’s family. It just seems impossible to explain such senseless violence.
I am posting this story because we are only a couple of months from that time of year when many of us will be selling off old devices online to make way for the new. One of the reasons this report hit home with me is because I have taken part in MANY Craigslist sales involving public meetups both here in my local area, and in a couple other cities that I frequently travel to. Tonight, I can’t help but think of the old phrase “There but by the grace of God, go I.”
I wanted to take this opportunity to encourage anyone who uses or is planning to use Craigslist or other services like Letgo to BE CAREFUL. Never meet anywhere but a public place to buy or sell mobile electronics. Make the other party get out of their vehicle and meet you inside of a Starbucks, a restaurant, bar, or even a bank. That last one may sound strange, but you know what every bank lobby has? An armed security guard and lots of security cameras.
If your meeting is at one of the above other than a bank, at least get the person you are meeting to sit with you on the patio. Whatever you do, make sure there a lots of other people around. Visible security cameras certainly don’t hurt, either. There are larger items that may require you to meet someone at their house or place of business, but that should never be a concern with a smartphone, tablet, or computer of ANY kind. If someone insists on this for a mobile device sale, there is only one answer- WALK AWAY.
When it comes to setting up a meeting, force the issue on time and pace and don’t back down, no matter what. Never make exceptions or take any unnecessary risks. If a person isn’t willing to work with you on these simple requirements, then they may very well be up to no good. Again, walk away and don’t look back. No potential sale is worth risking your life over.
I do want to point out a couple of things. First of all, I am not at all tying to disparage or blame the unfortunate Mr Somsanith for what happened to him. According to his wife, he was an experienced online deal shopper, and was always careful during in-person meetups. He may have taken some or all of the steps above. In other words, this can happen to anyone.
Along that same line, it is important to remember that even these common sense tips are not enough to absolutely guarantee your safety when meeting someone. However, they do give you the best opportunity to weed out risky individuals who may be looking to take advantage of you. Whatever you do, if you are going to be buying or selling mobile devices via public meetups, please just be as careful as you can out there.
I have no personal connection to this family, but as i said before, my heart goes out to them for such a sudden, tragic, and senseless loss. If you believe in the power of prayer, please take a moment to say one for them. Also, if you feel lead to help them directly, there is a GoFundMe to help the Somsanith family with funeral expenses.
You can find the original article at iPad Insight.
Most people don't know this, but they can use the iPhone or iPad as a document scanner using its built-in camera and the Notepad app.
The below steps are the same for both the iPhone and iPad:
1. Go to the Home Screen and select the Notepad app.
2. Create a new Note.
3. At the bottom of the screen, tap the plus (+) button.
4. From the pop-up window, select "Scan Document".
5. Point the device to what you wish to scan.
6. Hold the device for 3-5 seconds. The phone or iPad will auto scan the document.
7. You'll have a choice to 1) Save the scan, or 2) Scan the document again.
8. That's it.
You can scan a single page, or multiple pages at once.
