There are only two machines in Apple's current lineup that haven't yet transitioned to Apple silicon: the 27-inch iMac and the Mac Pro.

Recent rumors suggested that while the Mac Pro will get a refresh this year, it'll be updated with stinky old Intel chips: Apple was supposedly waiting on a more powerful, second-generation M2 chip for its flagship desktop.

But a reliable tipster now says the Mac Pro will indeed get Apple silicon this year, and it might be an insane "M1 Max Duo" chip that's essentially two M1s fused together into a killer Frankenchip.

If so, it's a clever way to bridge the gap between the M1 and M2 -- and it'll make for a beast of a machine.

-- Leander Kahney, EIC.

Mac Pro with faster M1 chip to complete Apple silicon transition in 2022 — www.cultofmac.com

Apple will introduce a new Mac Pro with an upgraded M1 chipset by the end of the year, according to a tipster. It’s not yet clear exactly how many cores that new M1 chip could pack — or what it might be called

Eurasian filings reveal new iPhone and iPad coming soon — www.cultofmac.com

New Apple devices appear in the Eurasian Economic Commission's online database. Wonder what they could be?

Apple could scrap 13-inch MacBook Pro, bring 5G to 10.2-inch iPad in 2022 — www.cultofmac.com

A new 14-inch laptop with a next-generation “M2” chip will be the new standard, a tipster claims. Apple is also said to be planning a new entry-level iPad — the last iteration before a big redesign in 2023.

Why Belkin’s new MagSafe charging puck costs more than Apple’s — www.cultofmac.com

The company bets you’ll pay more for the Boost Charge Pro Portable Wireless Charger Pad with MagSafe than you would for Apple’s own MagSafe charging puck. Why would you do that? For two big reasons.

Brilliant Elkson Quattro Pro gives Apple Watch Series 7 ample protection — save 15% — www.cultofmac.com

Worried your new Apple Watch Series 7 will pick up scratches? Protect it with the excellent Quattro Pro bumper case with band from Elkson.

Clever hack finally brings CarPlay to your Tesla — www.cultofmac.com

Tesla refuses to add Apple's software to its vehicles, so you’re stuck with the automaker's own infotainment system. However, you can hack together a CarPlay upgrade by yourself.

Here’s more proof iPad will get gorgeous OLED screens — www.cultofmac.com

Multiple companies are reportedly gearing up to produce OLED displays for future iPad models. This should lead to a noticeable improvement in image quality.

Samsung gives mobile gamers a big reason to ditch iPhone and iPad — www.cultofmac.com

The newest Exynos chipset for smartphones and tablets comes with a major graphics improvement that could persuade mobile gamers to switch to Galaxy devices.

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