2 unreleased Mac models were found in Steam's database

A couple of unreleased Mac models were spotted in Steam's November 2022 survey. This survey gathers anonymous information from willing Steam users on details about their computers (including computer models, memory, CPU type, and more). Two unreleased Macs with the identifiers "Mac14,6" and "Mac15,4" were seen at the bottom of the list alongside identifiers for Apple devices like the Mac Studio, M2 MacBook Air, and 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro. The two devices were listed with 0% usage on Steam's platform, but their inclusion in the list suggests the company is testing the devices with upcoming Apple silicon chips on the gaming platform.

The "Mac14,6" was already spotted before in two separate Geekbench score entries with the M2 Max processor. That chip is rumoured to come out in the upcoming 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, which has been reportedly delayed to 2023.

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Don't expect new Mac releases for the remainder of 2022

Apple might be done releasing new Macs this year. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported in his weekly newsletter that Apple is done releasing new Macs for the year. So rumoured updates for the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and Mac Pro are expected in the first quarter of 2023. 

"I'm told that Apple is aiming to introduce the upgraded models—including M2-based versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros—in the first quarter of calendar 2023," Gurman wrote. In Apple's latest earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said its "product lineup is set" ahead of the holidays, suggesting there will no longer be new product launches for the rest of the year.

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'Resident Evil Village' comes to macOS, works exclusively on Apple Silicon Macs

Apple announced its new Metal 3 API back at WWDC 2022 with the capability to support a new category of games for the Mac. One of the first titles to take advantage of this tech is Resident Evil Village, which is now available on the Mac. The game is categorized as a AAA title, given it's developed for consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. But with Metal 3 and MetalFX, Apple Silicon-powered Macs can run the game smoothly.

Resident Evil Village is the eighth title in the Resident Evil franchise. You control a character looking for his kidnapped daughter. Expect a lot of action with collectible weapons and enemies, including screaming gargoyles, snarling werewolves, and other monsters. Reside Evil Village retails for $54.99 on the Mac App Store.

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Tour iconic Apple Stores through the 'Apple Store Time Machine'

If you want to revisit some famous Apple Stores, this Mac app will let you see them during key moments. Michael Steeber created the app that shows detailed recreations of four stores during a specific time: Tysons Corner on May 19, 2001, Standford Shopping Center on October 16, 2004, Fifth Avenue on May 19, 2006, and Apple Infinite Loop on September 19, 2015. 

The app lets you "walk" through the stores and see features you may have forgotten. You could even see snatches of Steve Jobs talking as you move through the stores. Apple Store Time Machine is available as a free download from Steeber's site, with an option to donate to the effort.

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