Apple launches Mac in-store trade-in program in Canada

We've heard reports earlier this month about Apple introducing an in-store trade-in for Mac devices. And now, the company has officially launched this program in Canada and the United States. This is the first time the company is extending its in-store trade-in program to the Mac. But it has long since allowed customers to swap in other products like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch at its retail stores. Before this, Mac trade-ins were limited online, meaning you had to mail in your old Mac to Apple and wait for the company to send you an Apple Store Gift Card or credit towards your new purchase. 

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman noticed a change in the wording on Apple's Trade In webpage that said that Mac trade-ins were only available online. It now mentions that you can trade-in your devices online or at Apple Stores. But with COVID-19 restrictions, some Apple Stores remain closed or offer limited services. It might be best to check if you can get your device traded-in.

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple to reportedly launch in-store, trade-in program for the Mac

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If the new Bloomberg report is accurate, you might be able to trade-in your old Mac computers in stores, which is a first for this product segment. Apple already offers in-store trade-ins for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The company also provides trade-ins for the Mac on Apple's site, but now this will be an offline option. It'll supposedly be available in Canada starting June 18, while US retail stores will offer this starting June 15.

Customers can exchange their machines for credit towards a new Mac or an Apple gift card. The move can help boost sales for Macs, especially with rumours that a new Mac is coming out soon. But as Bloomberg points out, the impact of this program might take weeks to be realized, with around 200 retail stores still closed because of COVID-19 precautions.

Apple patent shows a Mac with a curved glass display

Apple has applied for a patent that shows a Mac with a curved glass display. The patent describes a wedge at the back of the desktop that houses its processing parts as well as props up the glass. Apple might also adjust the curved glass so you can fix the angle or fold the device shut. There's a slot at the bottom center of the device, which we presume is where you'll slide a keyboard in. There's a part in the patent that suggests this design could be used as a laptop dock instead of a computer.

If Apple pushes through with this design, we doubt this will be available anytime soon because, well, the tech isn't available yet. But it does give us a glimpse of some of the things the company might consider when it comes to designing its future products.

Source: Engadget 

Samsung launches DeX app for Windows and Mac

If you have the new Samsung phones and want to use DeX app, you can now use it. The app is now available for Windows 7 and 10 and Mac systems. You can now connect your Galaxy phone to your computer, helping turn your smartphone into a computer. Aside from being able to play games, access local files for a presentation, DeX makes it possible for you to use your computer's keyboard and mouse to control your Galaxy smartphone. There are also apps that are optimized to provide you with a good experience on Samsung DeX, including Microsoft Office, YouTube, Adobe Premiere Rush, and Twitch.

Source: PocketNow