MacBook Air With OLED Display is Still Years Away
Apple is planning to launch a MacBook Air with an OLED display, but it won't come for several years after the MacBook Pro is updated with OLED screen technology. We're not going to see an OLED ‌MacBook Air‌ until at least 2028, according to Bloomberg. Large, high-quality OLED displays are expensive, and it will take some time for the technology to come down in price enough that it can be used in Apple's midrange devices. Apple brought OLED to the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models in 2024, introducing the first larger-sized OLED screens. The iPhone and Apple Watch have used OLED for years, but it is more complicated with bigger displays. Apple wants to transition its flagship Mac and iPad models to OLED, with OLED eventually used across all product lines. OLED displays have better contrast than the LCD and mini-LED displays that Apple is using for current Macs, providing richer colors and deeper blacks. OLED also supports wider viewing angles and is often more power efficient because black pixels don't light up. A ‌MacBook Pro‌ with a touchscreen OLED display is in development, and rumors suggest that we're going to get it as soon as late 2026, though Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today that we could be waiting until early 2027. Kuo also said that we won't see an OLED ‌MacBook Air‌ until 2028 or 2029, so the ‌MacBook Air‌ will likely continue to use LCD display technology until then. It's possible Apple could do an interim mini-LED update, but there are no rumors suggesting that's the case yet.Related Roundup: MacBook AirTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: MacBook Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook AirThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Friday Night Baseball Returns to Apple TV on March 27 for 2026 MLB Season
Weekly MLB games are set to return to the Apple TV subscription service on Friday, March 27, Apple said today. The fifth Friday Night Baseball season will begin with the Los Angeles Angels facing off against the Houston Astros, followed by the Cleveland Guardians playing against the Seattle Mariners. ‌Apple TV‌ will air weekly MLB doubleheaders each Friday during the 25-week 2026 season. MLB fans in 60 countries and regions will be able to watch the games with enhanced production quality and expert commentary. "'Friday Night Baseball' on Apple TV continues to elevate how fans experience the game," said Oliver Schusser, Apple's vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV, Sports, and Beats. "With cutting-edge production -- including the integration of iPhone to capture immersive new perspectives -- and a full season of marquee matchups available without local broadcast restrictions, we're delivering a modern, premium broadcast experience designed for fans everywhere." Starting on the March 26 opening day, U.S. fans will also be able to watch the MLB Big Inning show each weeknight with live look-ins and in-game highlights, plus there is a full slate of MLB-related content coming to ‌Apple TV‌ like Countdown to First Pitch, MLB Daily Recap, and MLB This Week. The full Friday Night Baseball schedule for the first half of the season can be found on Apple's website. Friday Night Baseball is included for free with an ‌Apple TV‌ subscription, and no additional subscription package is required. ‌Apple TV‌ is priced at $12.99 per month.Related Roundup: Apple TVTags: Apple TV Plus, MLBBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releases New Versions of iOS for Older iPhones
Apple today released iOS 16.7.15, iPadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, and iPadOS 15.8.7, updates designed for older iPhones and iPads that are not able to run newer versions of iOS and iPadOS. iPhone and iPad users can install the updates by opening up the Settings app, going to General, and selecting the Software Update option. Those with automatic updates turned on will see the new software installed automatically in the coming days. According to Apple's release notes, the updates include important security fixes. Apple has committed to providing security updates for iPhones for at least five years after launch, but often Apple provides security fixes for a much longer period of time. Earlier this year, the iPhone 5s got a new software update 13 years after it initially launched.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone Fold to Feature iPad-Style Multitasking and Layouts
The upcoming foldable iPhone that Apple plans to debut this September will operate like a cross between an iPhone and an iPad, reports Bloomberg. When the device is opened up, the UI will have an iPad-like layout that supports multitasking with two apps side-by-side. No iPhone to date has supported running multiple apps on the display at the same time, beyond simple picture-in-picture mode features. Many apps will feature sidebars on the left of the display, and developers will be given tools to adapt their existing apps for the new interface. The ‌iPad‌ interface makes sense because the iPhone Fold is something of an iPhone and ‌iPad‌ hybrid. When closed, it will resemble a traditional slab-style iPhone, but when open, it will be closer to the size of the iPad mini. Rather than a tall design, Apple is using a wider design than its competitors, and it is expected to have a 4:3 aspect ratio. A wider display will make the iPhone Fold more useful for side-by-side apps, video watching, and similar tasks that people are used to doing with an ‌iPad‌. When the iPhone Fold is closed, the outer display will look like a standard iPhone. It will display apps and it will have a hole-punch front-facing camera for selfies, but there isn't Face ID support. Instead, Apple is using a fingerprint sensor that's included in the power button. The camera area will still support Dynamic Island features for Live Activities and relevant notifications even though there's no TrueDepth system. Apple did test a camera that was underneath the inner display, but it produced poor images compared to the hole punch version, so Apple opted for a visible camera. The rear area will have dual cameras, but no triple-lens camera system because of space constraints. Though the iPhone Fold will have a display with some features that are also available on the ‌iPad‌, it will run iOS, not iPadOS. It will not support the full range of multitasking features that are available on the ‌iPad‌, and it won't run existing iPadOS apps. Apple plans to price the iPhone Fold somewhere around $2,000, and it will be the most expensive iPhone in the 2026 lineup.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tags: Foldable iPhone, Mark GurmanRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Hands-On With the New MacBook Neo
Happy MacBook Neo launch day! Apple's $599 notebook is finally here, and we picked one up to take a look at the new machine and share some first impressions. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ looks like a MacBook Air, but a little bit smaller. It comes in fun colors, including Citrus, Blush, and Indigo, plus a plain Silver shade. It's lightweight, has rounded corners, and it's an all-around nice machine, especially compared to bulkier Windows PCs. The display is as bright as the ‌MacBook Air‌ display at 500 nits, and it has nice vivid colors. The base model comes with a 256GB SSD and no Touch ID button for the color-matched keyboard, but the higher-tier 512GB model priced at $699 does have ‌Touch ID‌. Since this is a $599 MacBook, there are some compromises. You only get two USB-C ports and no Thunderbolt, plus no MagSafe or fast charging option. Only one of the USB-C ports is USB3, so you'll need to use that one if you want to connect an external display. It supports a 4K 60Hz display. The trackpad isn't the same Force Touch trackpad you'll find on the ‌MacBook Air‌ or MacBook Pro, but it's just as usable with the exception of the pressure-based options. There is a physical click rather than the Haptic Force Touch click, but the entire button can click so you can press anywhere. The keyboard is identical to the keyboard of the ‌MacBook Air‌ in terms of feel. Apple designed new speakers for the ‌MacBook Neo‌, and they're side-firing for the first time. Maximum sound is a little limited, but sound quality is otherwise decent for a laptop. The microphones for video calls are good at isolating out background noise, but the camera is limited to 1080p so it's not quite as good as the camera Apple uses for more expensive MacBook models. In terms of performance, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ has an A18 Pro chip and it's limited to 8GB RAM, but that's plenty for simple tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, editing documents, and doing homework. In a quick test opening 54 pre-installed apps on the ‌MacBook Neo‌, it didn't struggle, and it was able to handle all of those apps without an issue. We're going to do a deep dive into performance and battery life in the future once we've been able to spend more time with the ‌MacBook Neo‌, so make sure to keep an eye on the site for more videos.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Watch: Apple's Lesser-Known Co-Founder to Appear at Event Tonight
Following the release of his new book Apple: The First 50 Years, tech columnist David Pogue is hosting an Apple at 50: Five Decades of Thinking Different event at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California tonight. The event will be live streamed on YouTube for free, starting at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. "From the early garage days of the 1970s, to the heyday of the Macintosh in the 1980s, to Apple's transformation in the 2000s with the iPhone, the program will explore how Apple repeatedly redefined itself while holding fast to a distinctive vision," the Computer History Museum said, in the YouTube stream's description. The event will feature speakers from across multiple Apple eras, including: John Sculley: Apple's CEO from 1983 to 1993 Chris Espinosa: Apple's longest-serving employee Avie Tevanian: Apple's former Chief Software Technology Officer Jon Rubinstein: Apple's former SVP of Hardware Engineering (appearing by video)Pogue is a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, and he spent many years writing about Apple and technology for The New York Times and Macworld. In a social media post, Pogue said the event will also feature Ronald Wayne, the lesser-known third co-founder of Apple, alongside Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It is unclear if Wayne will be attending the event in person or if he will speak. Wayne sold his 10% share of Apple back to Jobs and Wozniak just 12 days after the company was established in 1976, to avoid personal financial risk. His share of the company would be worth hundreds of billions of dollars today. The live stream is below. Pogue said there will be seven key Apple figures participating in the event, so there should be two others beyond the names listed above. Perhaps it is a surprise. The Computer History Museum has an Apple at 50 page with a timeline of the company's history, old photos, interviews, rare prototypes, and more. Apple: The First 50 Years is available in hardcover and digital formats. In time for Apple's 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026, the 608-page book explores the first five decades of the company's history. Pogue interviewed 150 key people who shaped Apple into what it is today, including Wozniak, Sculley, former design chief Jony Ive, and others. The book provides "new facts that correct the record":In time for Apple's 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company's entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features full-color photos, new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture, and fresh interviews with the legendary figures who shaped Apple into what it is today.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us to keep the site running.Tags: Computer History Museum, David Pogue, Ronald WayneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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New Apple Studio Displays Double Internal Storage to 128GB
The Apple Studio Display and ‌Studio Display‌ XDR are equipped with A19 and A19 Pro chips, respectively, and each display has 128GB of internal NAND storage. With A-series chips, the Studio Displays run an iOS-based operating system, which is what the internal storage space is used for. The A19 and A19 Pro handle camera processing for the Center Stage camera, color calibration, USB and Thunderbolt device management, spatial audio, and more. Storage space is necessary for the existing software, downloading new firmware updates over time, and perhaps for diagnostics, but the storage is not used for user-facing features. The prior-generation ‌Studio Display‌ had 64GB of storage, so the new displays have double the capacity. Apple likely found it more affordable to use existing NAND storage from its iPhone supply chain rather than to invest in smaller modules with less storage. Most of the 128GB is probably unnecessary. Along with 128GB of storage, the ‌Studio Display‌ has 8GB RAM and the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR has 12GB RAM. The new displays launched today, and are now available for purchase from the online Apple Store and Apple retail locations. (Thanks, Mr. Macintosh!)Related Roundup: Studio DisplayBuyer's Guide: Displays (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Vision Pro is Getting the 'World's Most Advanced Flight Simulator'
X-Plane, which is advertised as being the "world's most advanced flight simulator," is coming to Apple's Vision Pro in the next month or so. The upcoming visionOS 26.4 update adds support for NVIDIA's CloudXR 6.0 platform, and this will enable Vision Pro users to wirelessly stream immersive PC games from NVIDIA RTX-powered servers via Wi-Fi, including the flight simulator X-Plane 12. According to Justin Ryan, the simulator will stream at up to 4K at 120 FPS. Vision Pro users will be able to connect their own flight simulation hardware for an immersive flying experience. If you have a physical yoke or throttle, Apple's augmented reality framework ARKit uses image detection to recognize them and place them inside your virtual cockpit, as shown in Ryan's demo below (via 9to5Mac). Here’s a first look at X-Plane 12 on Apple Vision Pro!With visionOS 26.4 and NVIDIA CloudXR 6.0, the simulator streams wirelessly at up to 4K/120fps to your headset.And if you have a physical yoke or throttle, ARKit uses image detection to recognize them and place them inside… pic.twitter.com/FTYzJH9ALP— Justin Ryan ᯅ (@justinryanio) March 11, 2026 X-Plane 12 is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux for $59.99, or as a DVD for $99.99. A companion app for visionOS will be available in the Vision Pro's App Store "later this spring," according to the announcement. visionOS 26.4 is currently in beta testing, and the update is expected to be released in late March or early April.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Ties Samsung as Top Smartphone Maker in 2025
Apple and Samsung produced nearly the same number of smartphones in 2025, tying for the top position in global smartphone production, according to a new report from TrendForce. Global smartphone production reached approximately 1.254 billion units in 2025, rising 2.5% year over year. The research firm says Apple and Samsung each produced nearly 240 million smartphones during the year, tying for the top position in global production. TrendForce says the smartphone market in the first half of 2025 benefited from China's government subsidy programs, which stimulated demand, while the second half of the year was supported by the traditional seasonal peak driven by new flagship smartphone launches. Apple's production increased significantly toward the end of the year following the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup. TrendForce said Apple's smartphone production rose more than 50% quarter over quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by strong shipments of the company's latest iPhone models. The report adds that the ‌iPhone 17‌ series benefited from well-positioned retail pricing, which helped drive strong market performance. TrendForce suggests that if Apple adopts a more aggressive pricing strategy in 2026, it could help sustain both production and sales momentum. Looking ahead, the broader smartphone industry is expected to face mounting cost pressures. TrendForce says surging memory prices are likely to significantly increase smartphone production costs in 2026. As a result, global smartphone output is projected to decline by at least 10% year over year to around 1.135 billion units. According to the firm, smartphone manufacturers will face a difficult choice between raising retail prices to preserve margins or lowering device specifications to maintain shipment volumes, with the entry-level segment expected to be most affected by rising component costs. Beyond Apple and Samsung, several other manufacturers ranked among the largest producers in 2025. Xiaomi (including Redmi and POCO) ranked third with production close to 170 million units, followed by OPPO (including OnePlus and Realme) with 143 million units. Vivo placed fifth, while Transsion (the company behind TECNO, Infinix, and itel) ranked sixth after sharply cutting production late in the year due to inventory adjustments and demand concerns in emerging markets. Honor ranked seventh after accelerating production toward the end of 2025, while Lenovo (including Motorola) ranked eighth with roughly 61 million smartphones produced during the year.Tags: Samsung, TrendForceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Pro to Receive 'Major Upgrade' by Early Next Year
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said the MacBook Pro will receive a "major upgrade" with an OLED display by early next year. In a blog post, Kuo said the new MacBook Pro will be released between late 2026 and early 2027. With an OLED display, the MacBook Pro would have better image quality compared to the current models with LCD displays and mini-LED backlighting. Advantages of OLED displays include more vivid colors, higher contrast ratio, and wider viewing angles, and they can be more power efficient depending on the content being displayed. The next-generation MacBook Pro is expected to feature many other upgrades, including a thinner design, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and M6 Pro and M6 Max chips manufactured with TSMC's 2nm process. It has been rumored that Apple might even expand its C1X or C2 modem to the MacBook Pro for built-in cellular connectivity. With all of these new features, higher prices are likely. For this reason, it was recently reported that the model with an OLED display might be a so-called "MacBook Ultra" that is positioned above the MacBook Pro in the lineup. Kuo expects the MacBook Air to receive an OLED display as well, but not until 2028 or 2029. Apple just released MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, but if you are interested in bigger upgrades, it might be best to wait. The last MacBook Pro redesign occurred in 2021, so these moments do not come along too often.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTag: Ming-Chi KuoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Arcade Adding These Three Games in April
Apple today announced three new games coming to Apple Arcade in April, along with several updates to existing titles on the service. The three new games heading to ‌Apple Arcade‌ next month are as follows: DREDGE+: A complete edition of the award-winning fishing adventure where players explore eerie archipelagos, dredge the ocean floor for hidden treasures, and uncover mysteries lurking beneath the waves. The ‌Apple Arcade‌ version includes all previously released downloadable content, including The Pale Reach, The Iron Rig, and Blackstone Key, along with a custom rod. Unpacking+: A relaxing puzzle game centered on unpacking belongings and arranging them in a new home. As players organize items across different rooms, they gradually piece together the story of the life they are unpacking. My Very Hungry Caterpillar+: An interactive experience based on Eric Carle's beloved children's character where players care for their own caterpillar, feeding and playing with it as it grows and eventually transforms into a butterfly. All of the new games will be available on April 2, 2026. Two ‌Apple Arcade‌ titles are also set to receive updates in the coming weeks: Disney SpellStruck: A Star Wars crossover arriving March 19 adds Adventure Mode levels inspired by Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and introduces Darth Vader and Lando Calrissian as playable characters. Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop: A new game mode called Puyo Puyo Garden arrives April 9 to celebrate the franchise's 35th anniversary, allowing players to grow and battle their own unique Puyo. ‌Apple Arcade‌ is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases, and the service continues to expand its catalog of more than 200 titles. In the U.S., ‌Apple Arcade‌ costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans. ‌Apple Arcade‌ can be accessed through the App Store and the Apple Games app.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Invites App Updated, Here's What's New
With the latest version of the Apple Invites app on the iPhone, released today, the app's Home Screen widget has received a small but useful enhancement. In August, the app gained a Home Screen widget that counts down the days until an upcoming event, but you had to choose a specific event. Starting today, though, a new "Next Upcoming" option can automatically refresh the widget with your next closest event as they pass by. You can still set a specific event manually if you prefer. The update also contains bug fixes and performance improvements. Released in February 2025, the Apple Invites app makes it easy to invite people to events, such as birthday parties and baby showers. First, you create an event invitation, which can include a description, a custom background, and even a shared photo album. Then, you can generate a link to the event that you can share with invited guests. The ability to create an event in the app is limited to iCloud+ subscribers, but anyone who receives an event link can RSVP for free. In the U.S., the cheapest iCloud+ plan with 50GB of storage currently costs 99 cents per month. Apple Invites is available on the iPhone, and on the web at iCloud.com/invites. Guests can RSVP in the iPhone app, or on the web from any device.Tag: Apple InvitesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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AirPods 4 ANC Hit $119.99 Low Price on Amazon
Amazon today has the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for $119.99, down from $179.00. This is a solid second-best price on the AirPods 4 with ANC, and the best price we've tracked so far in 2026. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon currently provides a March 16 delivery date for free shipping on the AirPods 4, and Prime members should see faster estimates with same-day delivery in many locations. As of writing, we're only tracking this deal at Amazon. $59 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $119.99 Amazon also has the AirPods 4 base model for $99.00, down from $129.00, which is another second-best price. Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Studio Display vs. Studio Display XDR Buyer's Guide
Apple's refreshed Studio Display arrives alongside the all-new ‌Studio Display‌ XDR, which replaces the previous Pro Display XDR. The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR is more than twice the price of the ‌Studio Display‌, so which should you choose? Both ‌Studio Display‌ models offer a wide range of the same core features and are designed to provide a very similar overall experience for everyday use. They share the same aluminum enclosure, identical 27-inch 5K resolution with a high pixel density of 218 ppi, and many of Apple's built-in workstation features such as the 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, studio-quality microphones, and six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio. Both displays also include Thunderbolt connectivity, along with options like nano-texture glass and VESA mounting for different workstation setups. As a result, the two displays are much more alike than their price difference might initially suggest. The shared features include: Design 27-inch display size 5120 by 2880 pixels 218 ppi P3 wide color gamut True Tone Anti-reflective coating Nano-texture glass option 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View Studio‑quality three‑mic array Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port for connecting to a Mac and charging One downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for high-speed accessories or daisy-chaining additional displays Two USB-C ports for accessories and charging VESA mount adapter option Despite these similarities, there are still several key differences that separate the two displays and explain the substantial jump in price. Most of these distinctions relate to the underlying display technology and performance capabilities of the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR, which introduces a more advanced mini-LED panel, higher brightness levels for both SDR and HDR content, and a faster refresh rate with Adaptive Sync. It also offers additional professional-focused capabilities such as expanded color support and a more powerful chip. In total, there are 10 major differences between the two monitors: ‌Studio Display‌ (2026) ‌Studio Display‌ XDR (2026) Apple A19 chip Apple A19 Pro chip LCD panel Mini-LED panel 60Hz refresh rate 120Hz refresh rate Adaptive Sync 2,304 dimming zones 600 nits brightness 1,000 nits brightness (SDR) 2,000 nits peak HDR brightness Adobe RGB wide color gamut Tilt-adjustable stand included Tilt- and height-adjustable stand option Tilt- and height-adjustable stand included $1,599 (Tilt-adjustable stand) $1,999 (Tilt- and height-adjustable stand option) $3,299 The standard ‌Studio Display‌ is the better choice for most users. It offers the same 27-inch 5K resolution, design, camera, speakers, and Thunderbolt connectivity as the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR, making it an excellent general-purpose display for everyday Mac use. For tasks such as productivity, software development, office work, and most creative projects, the 5K Retina, 600-nit panel with P3 wide color provides more than enough brightness and accuracy. It is also substantially more affordable, starting at $1,599, which makes it far easier to justify as a monitor for Mac mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro users. The ‌Studio Display‌ is still well suited to photographers, designers, and video editors working primarily in standard dynamic range (SDR). Its high pixel density and wide color support allow images and graphics to appear extremely sharp and vibrant, while the built-in camera, microphones, and six-speaker system make it ideal for video calls and general-purpose workstation setups. In many workflows, especially those focused on web content, software development, or SDR video production, the additional technologies offered by the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR provide few practical advantages. The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR is aimed at far more specialized professional workflows. Its mini-LED backlight with more than 2,000 local dimming zones enables dramatically higher contrast and brightness, reaching up to 1,000 nits in SDR and 2,000 nits for HDR content. It also supports a 120Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync and adds broader color support, including Adobe RGB, which is important for certain print and professional imaging workflows. These capabilities make the display particularly valuable for HDR video editing, color grading, 3D rendering, and other production environments where accurate brightness, contrast, and color reproduction are critical. As a result, the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR is primarily intended for high-end creative professionals who rely on reference-grade display performance, just like the Pro Display XDR it replaced. Some prosumers and enthusiasts who are happy to spend more for a more capable product may also gravitate toward the ‌Studio Display‌ XDR simply to obtain the most advanced panel Apple offers. Its 120Hz refresh rate, higher brightness, and mini-LED backlight make it much closer to the display technology used in the ‌MacBook Pro‌, allowing content to appear more consistent with the built-in Liquid Retina XDR display. Users who are accustomed to ProMotion and high dynamic range on a ‌MacBook Pro‌ may prefer the smoother motion and greater contrast of the XDR model, even if their work does not require it. For these buyers, the additional cost may be easier to justify as a way to achieve a more premium and future-proof desktop setup that aligns with Apple's highest-end Mac hardware. For everyone else, the ‌Studio Display‌ remains the more sensible option. The two displays share most of the same everyday features and design, but the XDR model's advanced panel technology significantly increases the price. Unless your work directly requires HDR, extremely high brightness, or specialized color spaces, the standard ‌Studio Display‌ delivers a nearly identical day-to-day experience at roughly half the cost.Related Roundup: Studio DisplayBuyer's Guide: Displays (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Released Seven New Products Today
Starting today, the seven new Apple products that were announced last week are available at Apple Stores and beginning to arrive to customers. The colorful MacBook Neo and all of the other new products are on display at most Apple Store locations around the world starting today. Apple Stores have inventory of the new products for both walk-in customers and Apple Store pickup, but availability varies, so make sure to see if your local store has stock via Apple's online store. From the MacRumors Forums: MacBook Neo Pre-Order and Delivery ThreadThe other six products include an iPhone 17e, iPad Air models with the M4 chip, MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a new Studio Display, and a higher-end Studio Display XDR. iPhone 17e features the same overall design as the iPhone 16e, but it gains Apple's A19 chip, MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging and magnetic accessories, Apple's second-generation C1X modem for faster 5G, and a doubled 256GB of base storage. In the U.S., the iPhone 17e starts at $599, just like the iPhone 16e did. The new iPad Air's key upgrades include Apple's M4 chip, an increased 12GB of RAM, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and the C1X modem in cellular models. The MacBook Air received a faster M5 chip, and a doubled 512GB of base storage, but the starting price increased from $999 to $1,099 as a result of a 256GB configuration being dropped. With the N1 chip, the MacBook Air now has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and it now comes with Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max. The higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models finally received M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, plus up to twice as fast SSD speeds and a doubled 1TB of base storage. Battery life has increased slightly across all of the models, and the N1 chip extends to the MacBook Pro line now for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. The regular Studio Display gained Thunderbolt 5 support and improved speakers, and the camera now supports Desk View. There is also an all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR that gained all of those benefits, plus bigger improvements such as a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and more. The colorful new MacBook Neo starts at just $599 in the United States, and at an even lower $499 for college students. Available in Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver, the MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone, and it is equipped with a 13-inch display, up to 512GB of storage, and a non-configurable 8GB of RAM. To learn about these new products, read our coverage of Apple's announcements:Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip and 512GB Base Storage Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR: 120Hz, Mini-LED, and More Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro ChipLast week, Apple also released new color options for a variety of accessories, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and the Crossbody Strap.Related Roundups: iPhone 17e, Studio Display, MacBook Neo, MacBook ProTag: Apple StoreBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17e (Buy Now), Displays (Buy Now), MacBook Neo (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: Mac Accessories, MacBook Neo, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Launch Day Discounts Arrive for MacBook Neo, M4 iPad Air, and More
Today is the launch day for all of Apple's newest products, including the M4 iPad Air, MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, and iPhone 17e. Below, we've collected all of the offers and discounts you can get on these products at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. M4 iPad Air On Amazon you can get multiple cash discounts on the new M4 iPad Air, with up to $80 off the 11-inch M4 iPad Air and up to $100 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Air. All of these discounts have been automatically applied and do not require a coupon code or a Prime membership. Most models have an estimated delivery date of March 16. $40 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Air for $559.00 $50 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Air for $749.00 The new iPad Air features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip, which brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. In terms of design, the 2026 models are identical to the 2025 iPad Air tablets, with an edge-to-edge display, slim bezels, and aluminum chassis. 11-inch M4 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $559.00 ($40 off) 256GB Wi-Fi - $649.00 ($50 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $839.00 ($60 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,019.00 ($80 off) 13-inch M4 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $749.00 ($50 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,019.00 ($80 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off) MacBook Neo If you order the new low-cost MacBook Neo at Best Buy, you'll get a free $25 Best Buy gift card after purchase. In order to get the deal, you need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership, and then order any MacBook Neo model at Best Buy with a valid e-mail address. The e-gift card will be sent out after you receive the MacBook Neo, or after you pick it up in a Best Buy store. $25 GIFT CARDMacBook Neo at Best Buy Apple announced the MacBook Neo last week, and it's now the cheapest MacBook in the lineup starting at $599 and powered by the A18 Pro chip. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5, up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads, and up to 2x faster for tasks like photo editing. MacBook Air and MacBook Pro You can get a $50 Best Buy gift card when ordering the M5 MacBook Air and a $100 gift card when ordering the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro. These offers require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership. In order to get these deals, you need to order one of the newest MacBooks at Best Buy with a valid e-mail address. The e-gift card will be sent out after you receive the eligible MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, or after you pick it up in a Best Buy store. $50 GIFT CARDM5 MacBook Air at Best Buy $100 GIFT CARDM5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro at Best Buy In regards to the upgrades, the MacBook Air features performance improvements thanks to the newest M5 chip, as well as Apple's custom N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. The new MacBook Pro includes M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which are up to 30 percent faster when compared to the M4 generation, and up to 2.5x faster than M1 Pro and M1 Max. In terms of design, both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro keep the same overall designs as previous generations. M5 MacBook Air 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) - $1,099.00 + $50 gift card 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,299.00 + $50 gift card 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) - $1,299.00 + $50 gift card 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) - $1,699.00 + $50 gift card M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/1TB) - $2,199.00 + $100 gift card 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/2TB) - $2,799.00 + $100 gift card 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/1TB) - $2,699.00 + $100 gift card 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max/2TB) - $3,899.00 + $100 gift card iPhone 17e Apple's latest iPhone, the iPhone 17e, is now available to purchase, and as always you can find numerous offers on the newest Apple smartphone from cellular carriers. This includes savings from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. AT&T At AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17e (256GB) for $5.99/month when you activate a new line or upgrade an existing line on one of AT&T's unlimited voice and data plan. $5.99/MONTHiPhone 17e at AT&T Specifically, you'll get up to $384.36 in bill credits on the 256GB iPhone 17e, or up to $404.36 in bill credits on the 512GB iPhone 17e. No trade-in is required for this deal. Verizon Verizon's deal has the iPhone 17e at no cost when you purchase the device on an Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plan. You'll also need to add a new line on one of these plans, and this is for the 256GB iPhone 17e. $0/MONTHiPhone 17e at Verizon Once you qualify, you'll see the promo credit applied to your account over 36 months. T-Mobile At T-Mobile, you can also get the iPhone 17e at no cost, but you'll need to trade in an eligible device on the Experience More plan. Otherwise, you can get the same offer when trading in an eligible device and add a line on most other plans. $0/MONTHiPhone 17e at T-Mobile If you're purchasing for a family, you can get four iPhone 17e models at no cost and four new voice lines for $25/line per month. You'll need to trade in four eligible devices on the Essentials plan in order to get this deal. If you're switching to T-Mobile, you'll get the iPhone 17e at no cost and you won't need to trade in any device for this one. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 18 Pro May Not Have a Smaller Dynamic Island After All
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models may not have a smaller Dynamic Island after all, despite rumors suggesting that it would see a reduction in size this year, according to a known leaker. Citing recent supply chain information, the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station" claims that the ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro models may reuse some of their predecessor's molds and chassis designs. Face ID and the ‌Dynamic Island‌ will remain "largely unchanged," with plans to implement under-display ‌Face ID‌ and shrink the size of the ‌Dynamic Island‌ apparently now delayed to the following generation. Instead, the main upgrades will be the 2nm A20 Pro, a 5,000mAh+ battery, and improved large-aperture camera hardware. There has been considerable disagreement between reliable sources on the ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro's ‌Dynamic Island‌. Over the past year, there have been mixed rumors about whether the ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro models will continue to feature a ‌Dynamic Island‌ or have a hole punch camera with under screen Face ID and no ‌Dynamic Island‌. In January, things seemed to become clearer when Weibo leaker "Instant Digital," "ShrimpApplePro," and DSCC's Ross Young supported the rumor of a narrower ‌Dynamic Island‌. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman then independently reported that the device would have a smaller Dynamic Island. Thus the latest rumor from "Digital Chat Station" seems to go against the grain, but it is not out of the question. We heard the same rumors about a smaller iPhone 17 Pro ‌Dynamic Island‌ last year, but the ‌Dynamic Island‌ ultimately ended up being the same size. In the long term, Apple apparently wants to create an iPhone that's a slab of glass with no cutouts, and we may see that with the 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027. The ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro and ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max are expected to launch in the fall of 2026.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tags: Digital Chat Station, Dynamic Island, iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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TikTok Launching Two New Apple Music Features on iPhone
TikTok and Apple today announced that Apple Music subscribers will be able to listen to full-length songs on Apple Music without leaving the TikTok app. When a TikTok user comes across a song they love on their "For You" page, they will be able to tap a "Play Full Song" button to open up an Apple Music player in the app and listen to the song in its entirety. From there, Apple Music subscribers can continue listening to a personalized stream of recommended songs. This feature is built with Apple's MusicKit, and music artists will be paid for streams as usual. TikTok and Apple are also introducing "Listening Party," a new feature that is "designed to bring artists and fans together around music." "Listening Party creates a shared environment where fans can listen to songs from their favorite artists in real time, interact with each other, and engage directly with the artist during the session," says TikTok. "It offers a new, more social way to experience music while deepening the connection between artists and their communities." "Play Full Song" and "Listening Party" are rolling out worldwide over the coming weeks, so make sure to keep the TikTok app updated on your iPhone.Tags: Apple Music, iPhone, TikTokRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Kuo: iPhone 18 Pro Prices Still Likely to Hold Firm This Year
Apple's pricing for the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo strongly suggests that Apple plans to keep iPhone 18 Pro prices unchanged when the new models launch later this year, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Sharing his latest thoughts on Apple's increasingly diversifying product roadmap, Kuo said on X that Apple's strategy is to use turmoil in the global memory chip market to its advantage, by securing supply, absorbing higher component costs, and gaining market share while competitors are forced to raise prices or cut specs. Kuo first made the claim in January, when he said Apple's plan for the iPhone 18 Pro models was to "avoid raising prices as much as possible" despite having to pay more for components. The $599 MacBook Neo and $599 iPhone 17e, both of which launched today, appear to bear that out. In a separate report last month, analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities corroborated Kuo's pricing outlook, saying his research of Apple's supply chain points to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max maintaining starting prices of $1,099 and $1,199, respectively. DRAM and NAND prices have surged in recent months, driven by soaring demand from companies building AI server infrastructure. According to Kuo, Apple negotiates memory prices with suppliers on a quarterly basis rather than every six months, which gives it more flexibility but also more exposure to such price swings. One possible sign of that risk management came last week when Apple removed the 512GB memory upgrade option when purchasing a Mac Studio, with the machine now maxing out at 256GB. The latter option also got a price rise – it used to cost $1,600 to go from 96GB to 256GB on the high-end M3 Ultra machine, but now it costs $2,000. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models in September.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tags: iPhone, Ming-Chi KuoRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 18 Pro Max Thickness and Weight Allegedly Revealed
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than its predecessor, measuring in at 8.8mm, up from 8.75mm on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The information comes from oft-accurate Weibo-based leaker Ice Universe. The claim chimes with a report last year that alleged hardware changes in the iPhone 18 Pro Max will make it the heaviest iPhone yet. Last November, fellow Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital said the body of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, tipping its weight over 240 grams and making it the heaviest iPhone since the iPhone 14 Pro Max. That could be good news for those who crave longer-lasting battery life. Digital Chat Station – yet another Weibo-based leaker – has claimed the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a bigger battery, with a capacity in the range of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh (up from 5,088 mAh in the eSim version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max). Apple isn't expected to change the screen size of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and it will feature the same 6.9-inch display as the current model. The ‌‌iPhone 18‌‌ Pro and ‌‌iPhone 18‌‌ Pro Max are expected to launch later this year, featuring a possibly smaller Dynamic Island, the C2 modem, a simplified Camera Control, and an upgraded main camera with a variable aperture.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tags: Ice Universe, iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Neo 2 Might Not Feature Touchscreen After All
Apple's second-generation MacBook Neo may not feature a touch-capable display after all, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a report dated September 2025, Kuo‌ accurately predicted that the ‌MacBook Neo‌ would enter mass production in the fourth quarter of 2025, noting that it would not feature a touchscreen. In the same report, however, the analyst said he believed Apple could add a touchscreen for the second-generation model, expected in 2027. Kuo's latest thoughts now appear to push back against the possibility. From the report shared this morning: Neo 2 was originally expected to feature a touch panel to compete with Chromebooks (50%+ of which support touch), but my latest industry checks suggest Neo 2 may not adopt it.Kuo says Apple's first touchscreen Mac is still expected to launch later this year in the form of a new, high-end MacBook Pro with an OLED display and a new design. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested the machine may be positioned above Apple's existing MacBook Pro Models, and could adopt the moniker "MacBook Ultra." The all-new MacBook Neo launches today, with prices starting at $599. Kuo says shipments of the Neo are slightly lower than his prior estimates, totaling around 4.5–5 million units (with about 2–2.5 million in the first half of 2026). For a single laptop model though, that's still a very impressive number.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTag: Ming-Chi KuoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Neo Gets Same Battery Cycle Rating as MacBook Pro, Air
Apple has updated its battery cycle count support document to include the new MacBook Neo, revealing that the entry-level laptop has a maximum cycle count of 1,000. A battery cycle is completed when you've discharged an amount equal to 100% of the battery's total capacity, but not necessarily in one go. For example, if you use 60% one day and 40% the next, it still counts as one cycle, even though you recharged in between. First spotted in the updated support document by 9to5Mac, the 1,000-cycle limit puts the MacBook Neo right in line with every MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and standard MacBook that Apple has sold since 2009. Older models from the pre-unibody era had limits as low as 300 cycles. In real-world terms, even someone who burns through a full cycle every day would take nearly three years to hit the 1,000 count cap. More typical usage patterns could well stretch that beyond five years. Apple says its lithium-ion batteries are designed to hold up to 80% of their original capacity at the maximum cycle count. After that, the battery is considered "consumed" and a replacement is recommended, but that doesn't mean it will simply stop working. Launching today with a $599 starting price, the all-new MacBook Neo ships with a 36.5-watt-hour lithium-ion battery, which Apple rates for up to 16 hours of video playback and up to 11 hours of wireless web browsing. Check Your Mac's Battery Cycle Count Every new Mac bought from Apple comes with a one-year warranty that includes service coverage for a defective battery. If your Mac is out of warranty and the battery hasn't aged well, Apple offers battery service for a charge. In this case, a MacBook Neo battery service costs $149.Related Roundups: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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$599 MacBook Neo Available for Same-Day Pickup at Apple Stores
Wednesday is the official launch day of Apple's low-cost MacBook Neo, and as customers who pre-ordered begin to receive their purchases, Apple has also started in-store sales for the new laptop, along with a host of other new products it announced last week. Customers across Europe, Asia and other regions can now place an order on Apple's website or in the Apple Store app and arrange for in-store pickup at a local retail location. A quick spot check on the U.K. Apple online store suggests that most stores in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have available stock for customers today, although there are bound to be exceptions, with availability also running on a first-come, first-serve basis. Apple has yet to update its online store for customers in the United States and Canada, but that will change in the next few hours, when in-store availability across North America will become clear. To order a product with ‌Apple Store‌ pickup, add the product to your bag on Apple.com, proceed to checkout, select the "I'll pick it up" option, enter your ZIP code, choose an available ‌Apple Store‌ location, and select a pickup date. Payment is completed online, and a valid government-issued photo ID and the order number may be required upon pickup. The MacBook Neo starts at $599, and is powered by the A18 Pro chip first introduced in the iPhone 16 Pro in 2024. It's the first Mac to use an iPhone-class chip. Apple says it delivers up to 50% faster everyday performance than the bestselling PC with Intel's latest Core Ultra 5 processor. It features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2,408 × 1,506 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating. The display uses uniform, iPad-style bezels instead of a notch, and the machine weighs 2.7 pounds and comes in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus, with matching keyboard accents and wallpapers. Connectivity includes two USB-C ports – one USB-C 2 (up to 480 Mb/s) and one USB-C 3 (up to 10 Gb/s) – plus a headphone jack. Other features include 8GB of unified memory, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, a 1080p camera, dual beamforming microphones, Spatial Audio speakers, and up to 16 hours of battery life. The base model includes 256GB of storage and the Magic Keyboard for $599, while a $699 configuration adds 512GB of storage and Touch ID. Education pricing starts at $499. Today also marks the launch of the iPhone 17e, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, MacBook Air with M5 chip, iPad Air with M4 chip, new and updated Apple Studio Displays. In-store availability for these devices will vary depending on popularity, but overall we think the MacBook Neo is likely to be the star of the show today in retail stores worldwide.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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ASUS Executive Says MacBook Neo is 'Shock' to PC Industry
On an earnings call today, an ASUS executive admitted that Apple's more affordable MacBook Neo is a "shock" to the PC industry (via PCMag). In the U.S., the MacBook Neo starts at just $599, or at an even lower $499 for college students. "Given Apple's historically very premium pricing, launching such an affordable product is certainly a shock to the entire market," said ASUS's Chief Financial Officer Nick Wu, according to a transcript of the earnings call published by Seeking Alpha. His comment was translated to English by an interpreter who was present on the call. Wu said the MacBook Neo has some limited specs, including only 8GB of RAM, and he believes this may impact the ability to use certain apps. However, MacBook Neo reviewer Patrick Tomasso played back 4K video in DaVinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro, edited a photo in Adobe Lightroom, and used many tabs in Google Chrome on the laptop, all without issue. In fact, most if not all reviews praised the MacBook Neo's performance. Wu believes that Apple seems to be positioning the MacBook Neo as a device that is more for "content consumption," like a tablet. "Of course, it's not that it cannot do all the work, but considering user experience and those hardware limitations, the experience, I think, differs significantly from mainstream products," he said, according to the transcript. Nevertheless, Wu said the PC industry is taking the MacBook Neo's introduction "very seriously." "I believe all PC vendors, including upstream vendors like Microsoft, Intel and AMD, they're all taking this very seriously, seriously discussing how to compete with this product in the entire PC ecosystem," said Wu, per the transcript. "The entire PC system will launch corresponding products to compete with Apple." Ultimately, he said the MacBook Neo's actual impact on the PC market remains to be seen. "The final market competition outcome is hard to predict," he said. "We just need more time." With the MacBook Neo launch underway, the clock is officially ticking.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTag: AsusBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Why Apple Rejected a Clamshell-Style Foldable iPhone
Apple considered but abandoned plans for a flip-style foldable iPhone because it didn't create compelling new use cases, according to Weibo leaker Instant Digital. Apple reportedly felt that it was an "unnecessary" design because the biggest selling point would have been its smaller size when folded. The split at the middle also caused issues with internal space, limiting battery capacity and leaving less space for camera components. Apple would have had to compromise on the rear camera system. Instant Digital suggests that if Apple wanted a smaller ‌iPhone‌, the company would introduce a smaller slab-style model instead. There have been two distinct periods when rumors suggested Apple was considering an ‌iPhone‌ that folds in half like a clamshell. The first rumors surfaced years ago before reports shifted toward Apple's work on the larger book-style foldable ‌iPhone‌ that's coming in 2026, and the second came in February 2026 when rumors indicated Apple was once again evaluating the design. It's not clear if Instant Digital is referring to the earlier rumors or the more recent rumors from February, but the wording suggests the latter. Samsung has long had two foldable smartphone styles, offering both the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Flip, but smaller-sized iPhones have not done well. Apple had a 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini and an ‌iPhone‌ 13 mini, but the device was discontinued after two generations because it sold poorly. Given Apple's struggle to sell more compact iPhones like the ‌iPhone‌ mini, it may not be surprising that a clamshell-style foldable has been shelved for now.Tags: Foldable iPhone, iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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SharePoint at 25: How Microsoft is putting knowledge to work in the AI era
Twenty-five years ago, SharePoint set out to help people share knowledge and work better together, a mission that today operates at extraordinary scale. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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Microsoft Sovereign Cloud adds governance, productivity, and support for large AI models securely running even when completely disconnected
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The ultimate Microsoft 365 community event returns—your front‑row seat to the future of intelligent work
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The 6 pillars that will define agent readiness in 2026
Learn six practical ways to build and scale agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio while supporting enterprise adoption and governance. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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6 core capabilities to scale agent adoption in 2026
Learn six core capabilities organizations need to support agent adoption at scale in 2026, from governance and security to empowerment and operations. The post appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

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College Students now get 12 months of Microsoft 365 Premium and LinkedIn Premium Career on us 
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Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts
Apple today announced a transformative update coming to Apple Podcasts this spring that will bring advanced video podcast capabilities to the app.

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The biggest hits of Bad Bunny’s Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
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User Authentication Identity API Errors for XL Axiata in Indonesia
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Cloudflare Pages Availability Issues
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Network Connectivity/52X errors in KUL
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issues with Cloudflare Dashboard
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Copilot intermittently not responding in the Editor
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SMS Delivery Delays to Telekom in South Africa 655-02
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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
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SMS Delivery Receipt Delays from Twilio to Vodacom South Africa
Mar 11, 05:40 PDTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery receipt delays from Twilio to Vodacom network subscribers in South Africa. Our team is actively investigating this issue. Message delivery may succeed, but delivery receipts may be delayed. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Indonesia Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – XL Axiata
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 08:00 - 14:00 PDTMar 11, 04:04 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner XL Axiata Indonesia is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 March 2026 at 08:00 PDT until 11 March 2026 at 14:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for XL Axiata Indonesia customers.Impacted Product: Verify Silent Network AuthWe are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.

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SMS Delivery Delays to and From a Subset of Twilio Long Codes in Portugal
Mar 10, 18:23 PDTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays to and from a subset of Twilio Long Codes in Portugal. Our team is actively investigating this issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Zero Trust Dashboard UI: Issues creating Tunnels with Zero Trust Edit role
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HKG (Hong Kong) on 2026-03-10
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Issue solving Challenge Pages
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 17:00 - 21:00 UTCMar 10, 16:16 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ICN (Seoul) datacenter on 2026-03-11 between 17:00 and 21:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Refurb Scratch & Dent iPads at Woot for From $109.99 + free shipping
Woot is currently running a sale on refurbished Apple iPads, including older generations of the iPad Air and iPad Mini, all listed in “Scratch & Dent” condition. Prices start as low as $109.99 for a refurb Apple 9.7″ iPad 6 Tablet, which was released in 2018. These are refurbished items and are described as “Scratch […]

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Refurb Apple iMac M1 24″ Retina 4.5K All-in-One Desktop (2021) for $518 + free shipping
It’s the best deal we could find for a refurb Apple iMac M1 24″ Retina 4.5K All-in-One Desktop (2021) by $41. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay

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Refurb Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 16.2″ Laptop (2021) for $659 + free shipping
It’s the best deal we’ve seen for the Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 16.2″ Laptop (2021) in any condition. It includes a 1-year Allstate warranty. Buy Now at eBay

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Purple – G1EU0LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Purple – G1EU0LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Purple – G1EU0LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Purple – G1EU0LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Purple – G1EU0LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Purple – G1EU0LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 16GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Orange – FWV83LL/A – $1,269.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Orange – FWV83LL/A $1,269.00 $1,499.00  −15% Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1EH2LL/A – $1,609.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Silver – G1EH2LL/A $1,609.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 24GB unified memory 256GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Green – G1K34LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Green – G1K34LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Blue – G1K57LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Blue – G1K57LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 24GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Silver – G1EJ4LL/A – $2,119.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Silver – G1EJ4LL/A $2,119.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 16GB unified memory 2TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Green – G1K37LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass - Green – G1K37LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 24GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Green – G1K30LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Green – G1K30LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 24GB unified memory 1TB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Apple M4 Mac Mini w/ Apple 27″ Studio Display (2026) for Preorder from $2,099 + free shipping
Bundle your choice of Apple M4 Mac Mini with the brand-new Apple 27″ Studio Display with Standard Glass and Tilt-Adjustable Stand to save an extra $100 – making it one of the few places to get an early savings on the Studio Display.The Studio Display is expected to release on March 11. Buy Now at […]

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K64LL/A – $1,779.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K64LL/A $1,779.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display² 32GB unified memory 512GB SSD¹ 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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