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Developers are returning their Apple silicon transition kits to Apple.
Many in Europe have reported issues getting them collected.
Apple has now told developers expecting a pickup to contact DHL directly if they have any issues.
Apple is telling developers to contact DHL directly over issues returning their Apple silicon Developer Transition Kits.
As reported by AppleInsider:
Following a number of difficulties concerning parcel firm DHL failing to collect Developer Transition Kits from developers in the EU, Apple is publicizing a hotline. Alongside previous details in the Apple Developer Forums about returning the DTK, Apple has now added more information specifically for European developers.
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Apple Is Offering Developers $200 Credit to Buy Any M1 Mac Model in Exchange for Returning the DTK Mac mini Feb 4, 2021 01:37 EST
During the first half of 2020, Apple announced its transition from Intel processors to custom ARM-based chips in current Mac models we now know as the M1 Mac mini, M1 MacBook Pro, and M1 MacBook Air. To help developers get started with transitioning apps to the newer platform, an A12Z Bionic-powered Mac mini was offered for $500 and was a DTK (Developer Transition Kit). Apple is now requesting developers to send back the hardware, and they will receive some compensation for their troubles.
4 February 2021, 3:21 am EST By
Before Apple has launched the M1 Mac, the tech giant has already given developers with a Developer Transition kit. The kit had a Mac Mini that houses the A12Z Bionic Chip. According to Mac Rumors, its first use was during the production of the iPad Pro. It also houses a 16GB RAM, a 512GB SSD, two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports, as well as an HDMI 2.0 port.
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Apple Developer Transition Kit / Apple DTK - Unboxing & Benchmarking
Apple Asks Users to Return their DTKs for a $200 Discount
These kits were first offered as a tentative basis for developers in exchange for a $500 access. The offer aimed to give developers a mechanism to make Universal apps that would make a smoother path for Apple s transition from Intel to the M1 Apple Silicon.