Apple Device Hardware Flashcards

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Which Mac computers support the latest version of macOS, Ventura?

A
  • MacBook (12-inch), MacBook Pro, and iMac 2017 and newer
  • MacBook Air and Mac mini 2018 and newer
  • Mac Pro 2019 (see photo)
  • iMac Pro
  • Mac Studio
Mac Pro 2019
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Which iPhone devices support the latest version of iOS, 16?

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  • iPhone 8 and newer
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation) and newer
iPhone 8
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Which iPad devices support the latest version of iPadOS, 16?

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  • iPad Air (3rd generation) and newer
  • iPad and iPad mini (5th generation) and newer
  • All iPad Pro models
iPad Air (3rd gen)
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Which Mac computers have Apple silicon?

Apple silicon replaced the Intel processor in many new Mac models.

Commonly known as M1 (the 1st generation) and M2 (the 2nd generation.) Each generation have diffrent varient, such as M1 Pro, M1 Max and M1 Ultra. Usually, the better version has more cores, cache, and I/O channels.

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In 2020, Apple released MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with both Apple silicon (M1) and Intel version. Look for “M1” in the 2020 model names to identify the Apple silicon MacBook.

  • MacBook Air (M1/M2, 2020 and newer)
  • MacBook Pro (M1/M2, 2020 and newer)
  • Mac mini (M1, 2020)
  • iMac (2021 and newer)
  • Mac Studio
M1 vs M2 die shot (photo of the actual silicon chip)
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Which Mac computers have the Apple T2 Security Chip?

Apple T2 Security Chip is only in Intel-based Macs, not M1/M2.

The T2 chip delivers capabilities to your Mac, such as encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities, enhanced image signal processing, and security for Touch ID data.

A
  • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
  • MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini 2018 and newer
  • Mac Pro 2019
  • iMac Pro
  • Mac Studio
Apple T2 Security Chip
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