PROLED 16-inch MacBook Pro vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Compared
Apple's OLED update to the MacBook Pro makes the display brighter and touch-enabled for the first time. There's more than just that, when you compare the specs of the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max to the PROLED XDR Display version.MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display [left], MacBook Pro without [right]The "Pro and Tell" launch week was an unexpected addition to the fall presentation lineup. After an initial Mac launch followed by the iPhone event and one for smart home devices, a second Mac launch is a very unusual move for Apple.It wasn't the only unusual thing to happen, as it also led to Apple introducing a long-awaited update to its MacBook Pro lineup. The lineup now has an OLED display. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Touchscreen MacBook Pro Guide: Release date, price and new features
Macworld Apple has announced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro lineup, officially called MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display. Available in 14.2-inch and 16.3-inch sizes with M5 Pro or M5 Max processors, the new models combine tandem OLED technology with direct touchscreen input. Touch is standard across the new range, while non-touchscreen MacBook Pros remain available. The biggest changes include Dynamic Island, a smaller and lighter enclosure, and a new 16TB maximum SSD option on M5 Max configurations. The display adds Adobe RGB support and higher peak brightness while retaining a maximum 120Hz refresh rate. Other features include up to 128GB of RAM, Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 7 and audio with a claimed 50% deeper bass. The touchscreen models retain the same chip families, memory capacities and advertised battery endurance as their equivalent non-touch M5 models, making this primarily an upgrade to the display, design and how users interact with their Mac. U.S. starting prices carry a $400 premium over equivalent non-touch versions, with the 14-inch M5 Pro starting at $2,899 and the 16-inch M5 Max starting at $4,799. What’s new compared with the non-touchscreen MacBook Pro? The processor generation, maximum RAM, Thunderbolt generation, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth versions and Apple’s battery-life ratings haven’t changed, but there is a lot that is different. ChangeNew PROLED XDR modelsNon-touch M5 modelsDisplay technologyTandem OLED PROLED XDRMini-LED Liquid Retina XDRTouchscreenStandard Multi-Touch inputNoPeak brightness2,000 nits peak HDR and outdoor SDR; sustained full-screen brightness remains up to 1,000 nits1,600 nits HDR; up to 1,000 nits SDR outdoorsColour and contrastP3 plus Adobe RGB; quoted 10,000,000:1 contrastP3; quoted 1,000,000:1 contrastScreen dimensions and resolution14.2-inch, 3024×1986; 16.3-inch, 3472×226614.2-inch, 3024×1964; 16.2-inch, 3456×2234Camera cutout and interfaceDynamic IslandNotchPortability14-inch: 1.38–1.40kg; 16-inch: 1.82–1.84kg; both thinner14-inch: 1.60–1.62kg; 16-inch: 2.14–2.15kgMaximum storage16TB with either M5 Max GPU configuration8TB with M5 MaxCamera stabilisationAdds advanced video stabilisationExisting computational video featuresSpeakersRedesigned system; Apple claims 50% deeper bassSix-speaker system Touchscreen MacBook Pro release date: When will it launch? Pre-orders: October 28, 2026 On sale: November 6, 2026 Pre-orders opened on October 28, 2026, through Apple’s website and Apple Store app. Deliveries and retail availability begin Friday, November 6, through Apple Stores and Apple Authorised Resellers. Apple announces an initial rollout covering 30 countries and regions. Pre-order the touchscreen MacBook Pro PROLED XDR from Apple U.S. Pre-order the touchscreen MacBook Pro PROLED XDR from Apple U.K. Touchscreen MacBook Pro price Apple has introduced a more expensive touchscreen range alongside the existing models. The new range carries a $400 starting-price premium over every equivalent non-touch M5 model. The premium does not buy a newer processor generation, more base memory or a larger entry SSD. ModelNon-touch starting pricePROLED XDR starting priceDifference14-inch M5 Pro$2,499 / £2,499$2,899 / £2,899+$400 / £40016-inch M5 Pro$2,999 / £2,999$3,399 / £3,399+$400 / £40014-inch M5 Max$4,099 / £4,099$4,499 / £4,499+$400 / £40016-inch M5 Max$4,399 / £4,399$4,799 / $4,799+$400 / £400 Touchscreen MacBook Pro design Apple The new MacBook Pro retains a conventional laptop layout, built-in keyboard and Force Touch trackpad. It comes in Space Black or Silver, with an enclosure made from 100% recycled aluminium. Compared to the existing models, the weight reduction is more substantial than the thickness reduction: the 14-inch models lose 220g, while the 16-inch models lose approximately 310–320g. Slimmer borders also allow the larger screen to grow slightly despite a reduced enclosure footprint. Apple describes a revised hinge and cooling system. It claims greater hinge stability during touch input and says the cooling design directs warm air away from the display. We’ll be verifying those claims in our review of the new laptop. ModelPrevious width × depth × thicknessNew width × depth × thicknessPrevious → new weight14-inch M5 Pro31.26 × 22.12 × 1.55cm31.08 × 21.63 × 1.50cm1.60 → 1.38kg14-inch M5 MaxSameSame1.62 → 1.40kg16-inch M5 Pro35.57 × 24.81 × 1.68cm35.55 × 24.42 × 1.60cm2.14 → 1.82kg16-inch M5 MaxSameSame2.15 → 1.84kg Touchscreen MacBook Pro dimensions compared to non-touchscreen models. Touchscreen MacBook display The PROLED XDR Display isn’t just for touching. Apple Both sizes offer M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations, and every PROLED XDR model includes touch. There is no base-M6 configuration in this touchscreen range. OLED’s benefits concern image reproduction: individually lit pixels, deeper blacks and reduced blooming around bright objects. Touch adds a separate benefit – direct interaction with content. The maximum refresh rate remains 120Hz. Apple indicates that pixel compensation mitigates ageing and burn-in, rather than establishing that OLED cannot deteriorate. It quotes 1% reflectance for standard glass; nano-texture scatters reflections further. There is also an oleophobic coating to reduce fingerprints. For cleaning, Apple advises powering down and using a soft cloth appropriately dampened for standard screens; never spray liquid directly onto the display. For nano-texture, use the supplied polishing cloth and follow Apple’s specific care instructions. Display specification14-inch16-inchDiagonal size14.2 inches16.3 inchesNative resolution3024×19863472×2266Pixel density254ppi254ppiTechnologyTandem OLEDTandem OLEDSustained full-screen HDR/SDR brightnessUp to 1,000 nitsUp to 1,000 nitsPeak HDR brightness2,000 nits2,000 nitsPeak outdoor SDR brightness2,000 nits2,000 nitsProMotion10–120Hz10–120HzColourOne billion colours, P3 plus Adobe RGB, True ToneSameGlassStandard antireflective glass or optional nano-textureSame Apple qualifies the sustained brightness figure for temperatures below 25°C. Peak brightness does not mean the whole screen continuously operates at 2,000 nits. Which MacBook models get a touchscreen? Touch comes with the 14- and 16-inch PROLED XDR models using M5 Pro or M5 Max; the M6 MacBook Pro and Liquid Retina XDR models have no touchscreen. How does touch work in macOS? Apple Apple confirms scrolling, pinch-to-zoom, drawing, dragging and dropping, double-tapping a window to fill the screen, and flicking windows into tiled positions. Touch works alongside keyboard and trackpad input. Dynamic Island provides access to activities and controls. Spotlight’s relocation there requires Siri AI to be available and enabled. In everyday use, this offers a direct way to move through documents, enlarge photographs or reposition content. macOS translates taps into clicks for many existing apps; developers can use gesture APIs for more specialised controls. Apple indicated that there are forthcoming updates for Microsoft 365, Notion, Canva, Zoom, Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Shapr3D and djay Pro later this year. Creator Studio updates are confirmed to be coming in November. Touchscreen MacBook Pro processor M5 Pro and M5 Max As expected, the processors are carried-over M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The new models feature the same CPU/GPU options, Neural Engine and memory bandwidth as the equivalent non-touch models. All have a 16-core Neural Engine and GPU Neural Accelerators. The 18-core CPU comprises six “super cores” and 12 performance cores; the 15-core version has five and 10 respectively. Apple introduced these chips earlier in 2026. They use third-generation 3nm manufacturing and Apple’s Fusion Architecture, joining two dies into one system-on-chip through advanced packaging. Those are characteristics of the existing M5 Pro/Max generation, not manufacturing upgrades introduced with touch. For an example of Apple’s older-generation comparisons, it claims 10.9× faster time to first token than M1 Pro for a 14-inch M5 Pro model. Apple’s test used an 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 64GB RAM and 4TB SSD against an M1 Pro with 10-core CPU/16-core GPU, 32GB RAM and 8TB SSD. The workload was a quantised 14-billion-parameter model, an 8K-token prompt and LM Studio. Apple made no indication that there was any CPU/GPU performance increase over an equivalent non-touch M5 configuration, or a quantified improvement in whole-system power efficiency. Separately, Apple has launched the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip. Touchscreen MacBook memory: How much RAM is included? There is no increase in base or maximum memory over the equivalent non-touch M5 models. The M5 Pro starts with 24GB, the 32-core GPU M5 Max has 36GB, and the 40-core version starts with 48GB. Reaching 64GB with M5 Pro requires the 20-core GPU; reaching 128GB requires the 40-core M5 Max. More memory can accommodate larger creative projects, more demanding multitasking and larger local AI models. Touchscreen MacBook storage: What is the highest capacity? The entry capacities are unchanged. However, it is possible to upgrade to 16TB on M5 Max, up from 8TB. In order to obtain that capacity buyers need either the 32-core or 40-core GPU. Apple makes an “up to twice as fast” storage claim that compares a 16TB M5 Max system with an 8TB M4 Max system. Both had 128GB RAM; testing used FIO 3.43 with 1,024KB requests, a 10GB file and queue depth eight. That test doesn’t demonstrate doubled SSD performance over the non-touch M5 range. We will be running our own benchmarks. Touchscreen MacBook camera, microphones and speakers The camera remains a 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View and 1080p video recording. Advanced video stabilisation is new, however. Authentication remains Touch ID. Dynamic Island is an interface feature, not confirmation of Face ID or a TrueDepth camera. Apple retains a six-speaker system, force-cancelling woofers, Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support. Apple claims 50% deeper bass and adds closed-lid audio tuning. The three-microphone array retains directional beamforming, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes. Touchscreen MacBook battery Apple lists video-streaming ratings of 22/20 hours for the 14-inch Pro/Max and 24/22 hours for the 16-inch Pro/Max, the same as the non-touchscreen models. Touchscreen MacBook Pro connectivity and ports Both sizes include: One 3.5mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones. Three Thunderbolt 5 USB-C ports, supporting charging and DisplayPort. One HDMI port. One SDXC card slot. MagSafe 3. Apple quotes Thunderbolt/USB4 support up to 120Gb/s and DisplayPort 2.1. Apple’s N1 wireless chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread are included, but they are not touchscreen-model upgrades. External display support The M5 Pro chip supports three external displays at 6K/60Hz or 4K/165Hz. Alternatively, it can support one 8K/60Hz, 5K/120Hz or 4K/240Hz display, plus a second at up to 5K/120Hz or 4K/200Hz. The M5 Max chip supports four external displays at 6K/60Hz or 4K/165Hz, or two displays at up to 8K/60Hz, 5K/120Hz or 4K/240Hz. Apple’s PROLED XDR specifications lists 165Hz for the multi-display 4K configurations, rather than the older 144Hz figure. Touchscreen MacBook Specs Model / display rangeCPU coresGPU coresAvailable memory (GB)SSD options (TB)Video streaming (up to hours)U.S. included adapterBattery capacity (Wh)Display resolution (pixels)14-inch M5 Pro PROLED XDR (touch)151624, 481, 2, 42270W USB-C72.63024 × 198614-inch M5 Pro PROLED XDR (touch)182024, 48, 641, 2, 42296W USB-C72.63024 × 198614-inch M5 Max PROLED XDR (touch)1832362, 4, 8, 162096W USB-C72.63024 × 198614-inch M5 Max PROLED XDR (touch)184048, 64, 1282, 4, 8, 162096W USB-C72.63024 × 198616-inch M5 Pro PROLED XDR (touch)182024, 48, 641, 2, 424140W USB-C100.03472 × 226616-inch M5 Max PROLED XDR (touch)1832362, 4, 8, 1622140W USB-C100.03472 × 226616-inch M5 Max PROLED XDR (touch)184048, 64, 1282, 4, 8, 1622140W USB-C100.03472 × 226614-inch M5 Pro Liquid Retina XDR (non-touch)151624, 481, 2, 42270W USB-C72.43024 × 196414-inch M5 Pro Liquid Retina XDR (non-touch)182024, 48, 641, 2, 42296W USB-C72.43024 × 196414-inch M5 Max Liquid Retina XDR (non-touch)1832362, 4, 82096W USB-C72.43024 × 196414-inch M5 Max Liquid Retina XDR (non-touch)184048, 64, 1282, 4, 82096W USB-C72.43024 × 196416-inch M5 Pro Liquid Retina XDR (non-touch)182024, 48, 641, 2, 424140W USB-C100.03456 × 223416-inch M5 Max Liquid Retina XDR (non-touch)1832362, 4, 822140W USB-C100.03456 × 223416-inch M5 Max Liquid Retina XDR (non-touch)184048, 64, 1282, 4, 822140W USB-C100.03456 × 2234 Should you buy the touchscreen MacBook Pro? Is touch worth the premium? Provisionally, the stronger justification is the combined OLED display, lower weight and touch capability. Buyers who regularly manipulate visual content may find direct input useful. Those who mainly type, use a mouse or work on an external display have less reason to pay the extra $400. A firm verdict needs testing of reflections, fingerprints, reach, hinge movement and app behaviour. Which model? The 14-inch M5 Pro is the most accessible and portable option. Choose the 16-inch M5 Pro for a larger workspace and Apple’s longest battery rating. M5 Max makes sense when GPU performance, memory bandwidth, more than 64GB RAM or storage above 4TB serves a demonstrated workload; it is unnecessary simply to obtain touch. Should existing owners upgrade? For owners of an M5 Pro or M5 Max MacBook Pro, this is principally a screen and portability decision. M4 owners should similarly assess the display benefits against the cost. Older Apple-silicon and Intel owners may gain more broadly, but performance improvements vary by application. This or an iPad Pro? Choose the MacBook Pro when desktop Mac applications, its keyboard, ports and professional workflows are essential. Choose an iPad Pro when a handheld tablet and supported Apple Pencil workflow are central. Apple has not established Pencil support, a detachable display or tablet conversion for this MacBook Pro.

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It's back – the glowing Apple logo makes a return on MacBook Pro at last
The first MacBook Pro that lacked Apple's iconic backlit logo was released in 2016. A decade later, it's back.The glowing Apple logo is seen at Apple's launch of the new MacBook Pro - image credit: Rich DeMur0.For a long time, the thing about the lit Apple logo on the lid of its portables was that it was the wrong way around. It was positioned for the user to see as they opened the lid, while it was then upside down for anyone passing by.Never one to miss out on good advertising, Apple flipped that logo around. To this day its glowing symbol shines out from concert stages around the world. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM is shipping, and it costs New Car Money
Macworld People like to joke that a high-end Mac “costs more than my first car did!” Well, after being delayed for about a month, the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra chip and 512GB of RAM is finally shipping, and it costs more than some brand new cars today. When the new Mac Studios with M5 Max and M5 Ultra started shipping on September 22, one configuration was not yet available: that with a whopping 512GB of RAM. In order to select that much RAM, you must also choose the M5 Ultra configuration, of course, and the version with the maximum CPU and GPU cores at that. That puts the minimum possible price for a Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM at an eye-watering $22,299. It’s a full $11,500 more than the exact same configuration with 256GB of RAM. To put the price in perspective, it’s the about same price as the entry-level trim for a Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, or Kia K4. Apple Yes, you read that right. You can buy two M5 Ultra Mac Studios, each with 256GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, for a total of $21,598 ($10,799 each). You’re still getting 512GB of RAM in total, but double the SSD and two full-size M5 Ultra processors, and it will cost you about $700 less. And that’s with a paltry 1TB SSD, which you’d be crazy to configure if you were spending this much on a computer. It’s $500 more for 2TB, and $1,500 for 4TB. But hey, if you’re made of money anyway, why not spring for the 16TB SSD, a mere $7,500 upgrade? That means the most you can spend on a single Mac Studio is $29,799. Do you want a fully loaded Mac Studio, or a Toyota Corolla hybrid at the full XLE trim level?

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OpenAI expanding ChatGPT dot access to iMessage and RCS
Well this is pretty cool. OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT dot access to iMessage and RCS. more…

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Apple updates Design Resources portal with assets for the new touchscreen MacBook Pro
If you’re a designer who relies on Apple’s official design resources, the company has already added the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display to its collection of product bezels. Here are the details. more…

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MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR vs MacBook Pro: Here’s every difference
Apple just unveiled its new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, which joins the lineup alongside the existing MacBook Pro using the same M5 Pro and Max chips. Here’s an in-depth comparison of the two models. more…

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Apple Announces Its First Touchscreen MacBook Pro
Apple has unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, reversing a position the company held for more than 15 years that touchscreens were poorly suited for laptops. 9to5Mac reports: The new machine features a light-up Apple logo, tandem OLED, and touch input on the display. It runs on the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, like the existing MacBook Pro models without OLED touch displays. John Ternus, who is rocking a new profile picture with the new Mac, shared the first look at the new machine on X. Pricing for the new laptop starts at $2899 for the 14-inch model. The 16-inch version starts at $3399. Pre-orders are available starting today with deliveries starting November 6. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Touchscreen MacBook Pro brings back this beloved design feature
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro brings back the glowing Apple logo, giving its biggest redesign in years a nostalgic touch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple reveals pricing for Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM
When Apple announced the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra configurations of the Mac Studio in August, it said a configuration with 512GB of RAM would be available in October. Today, the company officially revealed the pricing of that option. more…

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OLED MacBook Pro reignites controversy over touchscreen laptops
Adding a touchscreen to the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display just announced by Apple will be remembered for many years... for good or ill. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512GB RAM upgrade costs $15,500 on its own
Months after Apple launched the latest Mac Studio, it is finally taking orders for one more configuration, the 512GB RAM M5 Ultra. It's extremely costly.Apple is finally taking pre-orders for the 512GB Mac StudioApple launched the M5 Ultra and M5 Max editions of the Mac Studio in August 2026, but revealed in barely a footnote that there was one configuration coming later. Even as Apple was saying that the Mac Studio could be configured to have 512GB RAM, it actually couldn't. Until now.As of now, pre-orders are open for what could be the best Mac ever made. It's the M5 Ultra Mac Studio, and it can now come with 96GB RAM and all the way up to 512GB. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Preorders are live for Apple's new iPad mini, iMac & MacBook Pro lineup
Apple has opened preorders for its latest iPad mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models, with all of the new devices scheduled to arrive in stores on November 6.MacBook Pro with touchscreenPreorders began Wednesday, October 28, following three days of hardware announcements. Customers in the United States can order through Apple's website or the Apple Store app, with deliveries beginning Friday, November 6.The new lineup includes an OLED iPad mini, an M6-powered iMac, and two distinct MacBook Pro updates. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Watch Apple’s promo video for the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Following today’s announcement of the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, Apple’s YouTube channel has now published a promotional video highlighting the new model’s features. Watch it below. more…

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Apple announces touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED display
The OLED display is the main draw, but the price is a lot to reckon with.

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MacBook Pro gets touchscreen OLED, and resurrects the glowing Apple logo
After many rumors over the years, Apple has finally launched its OLED MacBook Pro, switching the display technology for a more vibrant and brighter picture, and with touch support too.The new touch-screen MacBook Pro - image credit: AppleOver the years, Apple has been rumored to be working on a major update to the MacBook Pro, adding OLED. That speculation has finally become a reality with Apple's latest launch.The OLED MacBook Pro is, basically, your standard MacBook Pro but with a better screen. The mini-LED backlighting has been taken out along with the LCD panel, in favor of a single OLED layer. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Apple today introduced the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, featuring breakthrough tandem OLED technology that delivers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple announces redesigned MacBook Pro, its first touchscreen Mac
Apple has officially announced the all-new MacBook Pro, its first touchscreen laptop. The new machine was first hinted at by Apple on October 19 with the company’s “Pro and tell” experience teaser. Earlier today, new Apple CEO John Ternus shared a “spotlight” teaser for the laptop as well. Read on for all the details about the new high-end laptop… more…

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Perplexity upgrades Mac app with ChatGPT-powered voice mode
Earlier this year, OpenAI unveiled its gpt-live-1 voice model. This includes the ability for the model to listen to you while it speaks. Starting today, Perplexity has upgraded its Mac app voice mode by using gpt-live-1 under the hood. more…

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Sonnet's new Echo SE III T5 PCI-E enclosure cuts both card size, and cost
Sonnet's new Echo SE III T5 gives Macs three PCIe slots for $799.99, costing less than its larger desktop model, at the cost of no longer supporting full-length cards.Echo SE III T5The compact enclosure lets Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro users add professional hardware their computers don't have internal slots for. It connects up to three PCIe cards through a single Thunderbolt cable for specialized audio, video, networking, and storage.Sonnet introduced the larger Echo III T5 Desktop on October 14. The $1,199.99 enclosure supports PCIe cards up to 12.28 inches long and includes a 400W power supply, while the new Echo SE III T5 accommodates shorter cards up to 7.75 inches.Both systems have the same advertised aggregate PCIe bandwidth, so the main differences are physical size, supported cards, and power provision. Sonnet also introduced a single-slot enclosure earlier in October for users who don't need room for multiple cards. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Don’t pay full price for a 5G Apple Watch when the Series 10 with cellular is $200 off today
Macworld Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + Cellular View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); The new Apple Watch Series 12 with both GPS and Cellular connection will cost you $500. If that’s too much, you can opt for an SE for $299 if you don’t mind giving up key sensors, including EKG, blood oxygen, and hypertension notifications. But today you can get a 42mm Series 10 with LTE and those missing sensors in a variety of colors for just $300, a savings of $200 on the original MSRP. That’s 40 percent off and it even comes with a full one-year Apple warranty. When we reviewed the Apple Watch Series 10, we gave it a near-perfect score and our Editors’ Choice award, as we loved the easy-to-read display, fast-charging, and the gorgeous design. That still holds to this day even though there are newer models. If you don’t mind not having the absolute newest features, it makes perfect sense to get the way more affordable Series 10. The smartwatch comes with a health tracker, workout coach, and, since it has a cellular connection, you stay connected even if your phone is at home. You can use the watch to take ECGs anytime and to check your blood oxygen levels, and it will even notify you if you have a high or low heart rate. Fall Detection and Crash Detection can reach emergency services if you’re in trouble, while the Emergency SOS feature makes it possible to call for help with one press. Faster charging gets you to 80 percent in about 30 minutes. You’ll miss out on some newer features such as Audio Intelligence and Readiness, but you’ll get access to Siri AI and the new Apple Intelligence features with watchOS 27. Also, it has LTE instead of 5G, but you’re never going to notice that on a watch. So if you’re looking for a great watch at a great price, snatch up this Apple Watch Series 10 for $300 while Woot still has it on sale.

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MacBook Neo gets a price hike for education customers
Apple has quietly updated the education pricing for the MacBook Neo, with the budget model now starting at a higher $649.Apple has slashed the education pricing discount of the MacBook Neo down to $50. The MacBook Neo started life as an exceptional bargain in the MacBook range, priced at $599. While the price to the general public has already risen a lot thanks to the global RAM crisis, the education pricing discount has also shrunk.Apple's education pricing for the MacBook Neo started off at $499 but rose in June to $599. Now, first spotted by MacRumors, education customers will have to pay $649 for the same base model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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MacBook Neo’s education price just went up another $50
Macworld Remember when the MacBook Neo made its debut way back in March with a base retail price of $599 and a U.S. education price of $499. $499! That didn’t last long, though, because Apple raised prices in June, bumping both the retail and education prices by $100. So students and teachers have had to pay $599 for the Neo since then. Still a good deal, considering how good the laptop is. However, Apple just raised the education price of the MacBook Neo again. It’s now $649, a mere $50 less than the MSRP. It’s still cheaper than you can find it anywhere else, but man, if you didn’t buy a Neo soon after its initial release, or before the U.S. school year started, you missed out on some real savings. There is one place where you might find a MacBook Neo at $599: the Apple U.S. Certified Refurbished Store, which has a Blush MacBook Neo with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD in stock–for now, quantities are limited. As for Amazon, which often has good deals on MacBooks in general, it has the MacBook Neo for $689, a measly $10 savings. Apple’s fluctuating prices is a little worrisome. A new MacBook Neo is rumored for the first half of 2027, and it doesn’t seem out of the realm of possibility that the price could go up again. After all, there are no signs that the supply chain problems at the root of the price increases are getting better. Even if the situation improves, there’s no reason to believe that prices will come down quickly—or at all. Apple Apple MacBook Neo Read our review Price When Reviewed: $699 (was $599) Best Prices Today: $689 at Amazon | $689 at B&H | $697 at Walmart

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Deals: AirPods Pro 3, Apple’s iPhone Duo charger, MacBook Air $200 off, Beats 360 first discount, more
Amazon deal pricing on AirPods Pro 3 has now dropped a touch lower at a solid $50 off and it is still offering the pre-order discount on the new Apple TV 4K, however we are also tracking some deals on Apple’s iPhone duo-ready accessories like the 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max and Apple Pencil USB-C. Those offers join 24GB M5 MacBook Air returning to its best price in months at $200 off, the lowest price ever for a single AirTag 2, and the first cash discount on the new all-new modular Beats 360 over-ear headphones (the Cushion Kits are still up to 80% off too). Everything awaits below, alongside some charging gear deals like the Belkin Qi2.2 25W UltraCharge 2-in-1 Foldable Charging Station down at $50.  more…

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Apple’s iPhone Duo ‘made me excited about smartphones again’ – The Independent
After five days with Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the £1,999 iPhone Duo, The Independent's Alex Lee says it made them feel like… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs’ yacht launches — without Steve
On October 28, 2012, more than a year after Steve Jobs died, his luxury yacht designed by Philippe Starck launched for the first time. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Widespread PHP Flaw May Cause Many Site Outages Today
Expect to see quite a few websites serving "404" or "Page Not Found" errors today: Nearly 70 percent of websites need to update their core software to fix a pair of vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to seize full control over affected servers. Experts say there are working exploits for the flaws, and that these critical bugs are already being exploited in the wild.

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Feds Suspect Ransom Negotiator Ran ShinyHunters Extortion Site
U.S. federal investigators pursuing the ShinyHunters hacking group that recently stole highly sensitive data from the FBI have identified executives at two different ransomware negotiation firms who maintained unusually close relations with the extortion group, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Sources close to the investigation say one of the executives in the United States even helped ShinyHunters operate a website that pressured victims into paying a ransom.

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U.K. Sanctions Cryptomus for RU Money Laundering
The United Kingdom has issued economic sanctions against Cryptomus, a chameleonic cryptocurrency platform that experts say serves as a major conduit for payments related to ransomware, narcotics, darknet markets, fraud and cybercrime services that are helping Russia circumvent existing financial restrictions.

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Microsoft Patches More Than 1,400 Security Flaws
Microsoft today issued updates to fix more than 1,400 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. Today's epic patch batch dwarfs September's record of nearly 1,000 fixes, which was already about ten times the normal monthly patch load from Redmond.

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FBI Arrests Founder of Ransomware Negotiation Firm
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday arrested the co-founder of a Canadian cybersecurity firm in connection with an investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group that recently relieved the FBI of sensitive data on thousands of agents, multiple sources tell KrebsOnSecurity.

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ShinyHunters Extorted Boeing Spin-off Prior to Arrests
A teenager from Amman, Jordan suspected of leading the prolific data theft and extortion group ShinyHunters has been detained and is reportedly cooperating with the FBI to identify other members of the hacking gang. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the suspect, who uses the hacker handle "Rey," was detained as ShinyHunters was in the process of extorting a business unit recently divested by the global aerospace company Boeing, which manufactures the fleet of planes used by the employer of Rey's father -- Royal Jordanian Airlines.

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Is your old iPad still safe to use? Security updates and support explained
When Apple stops issuing security updates for older iPads, they become unsafe to use. But exactly how long can you safely keep using an old iPad? The post first appeared on The Mac Security Blog.

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What is SMS? What SMS text messages mean and how they work
SMS text messaging is ubiquitous and here to stay. But given its lack of encryption, is it safe to rely on SMS for two-factor authentication? Here are the key things to know about SMS, MMS, and more modern texting standards. The post first appeared on The Mac Security Blog.

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What’s the difference between malware, a virus, a Trojan, and a worm?
Viruses, worms, and Trojans are all types of malware, but the names describe different ways malicious software operates. A virus relies on an infected file or program, a worm can reproduce and spread on its own once active, and a Trojan relies on disguise to persuade you to open or install it. This guide defines […] The post first appeared on The Mac Security Blog.

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Dutch Police Arrest ‘Reformed’ Hacker in Shiny Hunters Investigation
Authorities in the Netherlands have arrested a 23-year-old convicted cybercriminal on suspicion of aiding in data thefts and extortions by the prolific hacker group ShinyHunters. In the days immediately following the suspect's arrest, remaining ShinyHunters members dramatically escalated their attacks, stealing highly sensitive data from the FBI and extorting the Russian ransomware group Cl0p.

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U.S. Soldier Gets 70 Months in Prison for AT&T, Verizon Extortions
A U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty to hacking into multiple telecommunications companies and stealing mobile call and text metadata for more than 100 million AT&T customers in 2024 was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison today and ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to victims.

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B&H Takes $200 Off M5 Max Mac Studio, Now $2299
B&H has cut $200 off Apple's M5 Max Mac Studio, dropping the 36GB/512GB configuration to $2299, down from Apple's $2499 MSRP. The compact workstation runs Apple's M5 Max chip with 36GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, built for professional video, 3D work, and software development, in a desktop that sits on a desk rather than under it. At $200 below Apple's list price, this is a straightforward saving on a current pro desktop, with no higher-priced configuration required to get the discount. We checked B&H's listing directly on October 28 and confirmed the $2299 sale price. Prices and availability are subject to change. Get the M5 Max Mac Studio for $2299 at B&H. For the latest prices and sales, see our Mac Studio Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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B&H Takes Up to $150 Off M6 Mac minis, Prices Start at $779
B&H has cut prices on Apple's M6 Mac mini, with savings of up to $150. The 16GB/256GB model is now $779, down from $899, the 16GB/512GB model is now $949, down from $1099, and the 24GB/512GB model is now $1179, down from $1299. The compact desktop runs Apple's M6 chip with unified memory and fast SSD storage, making it a capable everyday, home-office, and media machine that pairs with your own display, keyboard, and mouse. We checked B&H's listings directly on October 28 and confirmed all three sale prices. Prices and availability are subject to change. Get the M6 Mac mini for $779 at B&H. For the latest prices and sales, see our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Adorama Takes Up to $200 Off 16″ M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, Prices Start at $3449
Adorama has cut prices on Apple's 16-inch M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, with savings of up to $200. The M5 Pro with 48GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is now $3449, down from $3599, the M5 Max with 36GB RAM and a 2TB SSD is now $4199, down from $4399, and the M5 Max with 48GB RAM and a 2TB SSD is now $4799, down from $4999. All three feature a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe charging, and a 12MP Center Stage camera. We checked Adorama's listings on October 28 and confirmed all three sale prices, with the regular prices struck through. Get the 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $3449 at Adorama. For the latest prices and sales, see our 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Adorama Takes Up to $500 Off 14″ M5 Pro MacBook Pros, Prices Start at $2649
Adorama has cut prices on Apple's 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pros, with savings of up to $500. The 15-core M5 Pro with 24GB RAM and a 2TB SSD is now $2649, down from $2999, and the 18-core M5 Pro with 24GB RAM and a 2TB SSD is now $2699, down from $3199. Both models feature a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe charging, and a 12MP Center Stage camera. We checked Adorama's listings on October 28 and confirmed both sale prices, with the regular prices struck through. Get the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $2649 at Adorama. For the latest prices and sales, see our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Amazon Restores $50 Discount on AirPods Pro 3, Now $199
Amazon has restored its discount on Apple's AirPods Pro 3, dropping the price back to just $199, saving $50 off Apple's $249 MSRP, or approximately 20%. The discount returns after Amazon briefly increased its price toward MSRP yesterday. Although we've seen lower prices during previous sales, the renewed promotion gives buyers another opportunity to save $50 on Apple's current premium earbuds. AirPods Pro 3 feature Apple's H2 chip, improved Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, heart-rate sensing during workouts, Live Translation, and hearing-health features. Battery life is rated for up to 8 hours with Active Noise Cancellation enabled. We checked Amazon's listing directly on October 27 and confirmed that AirPods Pro 3 are new, in stock, and sold and shipped by Amazon.com for $199. Free shipping is available, and no coupon or Prime membership is required. Get Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $199 at Amazon. For the latest prices and sales, see our Apple AirPods Price Tracker, updated daily.

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🔥 B&H Slashes Up to $2000 Off Apple Mac mini and MacBook Pro Clearance Models
B&H has announced two limited-time Apple clearance specials, including a $420 discount on a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro and a massive $2000 discount on a fully loaded M4 Pro Mac mini. The 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro in Silver features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 96W power adapter. Regularly priced at $2419, it's now just $1999 at B&H, saving $420. For professional desktop users, B&H is offering an even larger discount on the M4 Pro Mac mini with a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 64GB RAM, an 8TB SSD, and 10Gb Ethernet. Originally priced at $7999, it's now $5999, saving $2000. Both clearance offers are scheduled to end October 30 at 5:50 PM ET, with limited quantities available at these prices. B&H also advertises a qualifying sales-tax benefit with its Payboo credit card. For more deals, visit our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker and Mac mini Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Amazon Drops 15″ M5 MacBook Air to $1349, Now $150 Off in All Four Colors
Amazon has increased its discounts on Apple's 15-inch M5 MacBook Air, dropping the standard 16GB/512GB configuration to just $1349, saving $150 off Apple's $1499 MSRP. This is a further reduction from the $1399 price we reported October 19. Amazon has taken another $50 off the standard configuration, increasing the total savings to $150. The refreshed discount is now listed on all four colors: Starlight, Midnight, Silver, and Sky Blue. The discounted MacBook Air features Apple's M5 chip, 16GB of unified memory, a 512GB SSD, and a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display. We checked Amazon's listing directly on October 27 and confirmed that the Starlight configuration is new, in stock, and sold by Amazon.com for $1349, with free shipping available. Get the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air for $1349 at Amazon. For the latest prices and sales, see our 15-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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B&H Takes Up to $220 Off M5 MacBook Airs, 13″ Models Start at $1099
B&H has launched a new round of discounts on Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch M5 MacBook Airs, with savings of up to $220 and prices starting at just $1099. Select 13-inch M5 MacBook Air configurations are listed for $1099, down from B&H's regular price of $1319, a $220 savings. Additional 13-inch models are available for $1314, also saving $220, while upgraded configurations with more RAM and storage are included in the sale. B&H is also discounting the larger 15-inch M5 MacBook Air, with select models starting at $1499, saving $200. Other discounted configurations include models priced at $1799 and $1999, with savings of $200-$220. Apple's M5 MacBook Airs feature Liquid Retina displays, the M5 processor, MagSafe charging, and up to 18 hours of battery life. B&H offers free 2-day shipping on many of the discounted configurations. Shop B&H's M5 MacBook Air specials. Prices and availability are subject to change. For the latest prices and deals, see our 13-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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B&H Takes $500 Off 16″ M5 Max MacBook Pros, Prices Start at $3899
B&H is offering $500 discounts on select 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pros, with prices starting at just $3899. The 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD is now $3899, down from Apple's $4399 MSRP. B&H is also taking $500 off the upgraded model with an 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD, dropping its price from $4999 to $4499. Both configurations feature Apple's powerful M5 Max processor, a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and a 2TB SSD. These models are particularly well suited for professional video production, graphics, software development, and other demanding workloads. Shop B&H's M5 Max MacBook Pro deals. Prices and availability are subject to change. For the latest prices and deals, see our 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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B&H Takes $350 Off 13″ M3 iPad Air with 1TB SSD, Now $1199
B&H is offering a new clearance discount on Apple's previous-generation 13-inch M3 iPad Air, with $350 in advertised savings on the Starlight model with 1TB of storage. The retailer's Apple savings page lists this configuration for $1199, reduced from its listed regular price of $1549. The 13-inch M3 iPad Air features a Liquid Retina display, Apple's M3 processor, 8GB RAM, and support for Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard. With 1TB of internal storage, it's a good option for buyers who need plenty of room for photos, videos, documents, and creative projects. Check B&H's iPad Air sale prices. Prices and availability may change. For the latest iPad Air prices and deals, see our iPad Air Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) on sale for $1399, $200 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has increased its discounts on Apple's 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, dropping the model with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD to just $1399, saving $200 off Apple's $1599 MSRP. This is a further reduction from the $1449 price we reported October 19. Amazon has taken another $50 off this configuration, restoring the $200 discount offered during its earlier Prime Day sale. The discounted MacBook Air features Apple's M5 chip, 16GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. The $1399 price has been verified on the Midnight model. We checked Amazon's listing directly on October 26. The retailer confirms that the Midnight 16GB/1TB model is new, in stock, and sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Free shipping is available, and no coupon is required. Get the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with a 1TB SSD for $1399 at Amazon. For the latest prices and sales, see our 13-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Restores $200 Discount on 24GB M5 MacBook Air, Now $1599
Amazon has increased its discounts on Apple's 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, dropping the upgraded model with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD to just $1599, saving $200 off Apple's $1799 MSRP. This is a further reduction from the $1649 price we reported October 20. Amazon has taken another $50 off this configuration, restoring the $200 discount offered during its earlier Prime Day sale. The discounted MacBook Air features Apple's M5 chip, 24GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. The $1599 price has been verified on the Starlight model. We checked Amazon's listing directly on October 25. The retailer confirms that the Starlight 24GB/1TB model is new, in stock, and sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Free shipping is available, and no coupon is required. Get the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for $1599 at Amazon. For the latest prices and sales, see our 13-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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