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- 05:29 pmApple TV cancels ‘Palm Royale’ after two seasons
The Apple TV series "Palm Royale" has been canceled. The Emmy-nominated dramedy, starring Kristen Wiig and featuring an acclaimed… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:26 pmM5 MacBook Pro drops 512GB, gets $100 hike and 1TB storage
In parallel with Tuesday's MacBook Pro launch with M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, Apple culled the 512GB storage option from the M5 14-inch MacBook Pro, raised the price by $100, and is now supplying 1TB of storage.M5 MacBook Pro is more expensive, but cheaper than the previous storage upgrade. Apple's updated its online ordering system to accommodate the M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of the MacBook Pro. However, it also made a small change to the existing M5 14-inch MacBook Pro.Bringing the entry-level MacBook Pro in line with the other chip tiers, the M5 now starts at 1TB of storage, with options for 2TB and 4TB. The previous 512GB storage option is no longer available from Apple directly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:24 pmYou Can Now Subscribe to Apple TV Through the Roku Channel
Roku has teamed up with Apple to offer the Apple TV subscription service on the Roku Channel, giving Roku users easy access to Apple's streaming service. The Roku Channel is available across all Roku devices, and it provides access to free content as well as premium subscriptions. With the partnership, Apple could see subscriber growth, while Roku will be able to offer subscribers access to popular content like Formula 1, Major League Soccer, and Major League Baseball. Apple TV via the Roku Channel is still priced at $12.99 per month or $99 per year, with a 7-day free trial. Roku has partnered with a long list of premium services, including Starz, Paramount+, HBO Max, AMC+, Britbox, Crunchyroll, Shudder, and more, with a full list available on the Roku website. With Roku Channel, premium services are managed through a user's Roku account. There has been an Apple TV app available on Roku since 2019, but the Roku Channel recommends Apple TV content alongside other content, and makes it easier for customers to subscribe. Apple TV on the Roku Channel can be watched on a long list of devices, including smart TVs, streaming players from Amazon, Google, and Roku, the web, and on iOS and Android devices. Apple has a similar feature for third-party services, Apple Channels. With Apple Channels, users can subscribe to premium content through the Apple TV app and manage that content through their Apple Accounts.Tag: RokuThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:23 pmApple TV joins Roku’s ‘Premium Subscriptions’ lineup
With a big March premiere lineup ahead, Apple TV has just struck a deal to join Roku’s ‘Premium Subscriptions’ lineup. Here’s what that means. more…05:19 pmAudible expands subscription options with cheaper Standard membership tier
While Apple sits out of the subscription audiobook service game, Spotify and Amazon Audible are battling it out lately. Amazon just announced a cheaper Audible membership following Spotify’s recent investment into the spoken word space. more…05:06 pmMore ‘MacBook Neo’ details leak ahead of official announcement
In addition to announcing six new products over the last two days, Apple has seemingly leaked the name of at least one more product we still expect to see revealed this week. Now it appears more than just the expected name has surfaced. more…05:03 pmiPhone 16e vs. iPhone 17e Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared
Apple's new low-cost iPhone comes a year after its predecessor, offering over a dozen small changes. Here's how the latest model compares. When Apple introduced the iPhone 16e last year, it replaced the aging iPhone SE and became the new low-cost iPhone. The 16e adopted a contemporary full-screen design, Face ID, a 48-megapixel rear camera, USB-C, and the A18 chip, positioning it far closer to Apple's flagship models than previous budget models. Apple yesterday announced the iPhone 17e, featuring the A19 chip, MagSafe connectivity, faster charging, and more. Here's everything that differs between the iPhone 16e and iPhone 17e: iPhone 16e (2025) iPhone 17e (2026) A18 chip (N3E) A19 chip (N3P) 4.04 GHz CPU clock speed 4.26 GHz CPU clock speed 60 GB/s memory bandwidth 68.2 GB/s memory bandwidth 4-core GPU 4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators C1 modem C1X modem eSIM only in United States (no SIM card slot) eSIM only in additional countries, including Canada, Japan, and Mexico Portrait mode with Depth Control Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control Ceramic Shield front glass Ceramic Shield 2 front glass Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W with 20W adapter or higher Compatible with MagSafe cases, wallets, wireless chargers, and more 5.88 ounces (167 grams) 5.96 ounces (169 grams) 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options 256GB and 512GB storage options Available in White and Black Available in White, Black, and Soft Pink How Big Are the Upgrades? The iPhone 17e's most consequential upgrade is MagSafe. The iPhone 16e was limited to standard Qi wireless charging at up to 7.5W. The iPhone 17e doubles that to 15W and brings compatibility with magnetic accessories such as snap-on chargers, car mounts, wallets, and cases. The iPhone 17e starts with 256GB, while the iPhone 16e began with 128GB. That is a 100% increase in base capacity at the same $599 starting price. Durability also improves modestly. The iPhone 17e introduces Ceramic Shield 2, which Apple says offers three times better scratch resistance than the previous generation, along with reduced glare. Performance improvements are measurable but more incremental. The benefits are more likely to surface in computational photography, gaming headroom, and future AI-driven iOS features. This is essentially a future-proofing upgrade over time rather than a dramatic speed bump. Other changes are marginal. The modem moves from the C1 to the C1X, promising improved efficiency and cellular performance, but battery life remains rated at 26 hours. Who Should Buy an iPhone 17e? The iPhone 17e is a strong choice for anyone upgrading from an iPhone 14 or older. For those users, the combined jumps in performance, charging speed, storage, and camera capabilities are substantial. It is also the better option for first-time iPhone buyers, because it represents a more future-proof baseline with MagSafe, more base storage, and newer silicon that will age better over a three- to five-year ownership cycle. The more nuanced decision arises when a discounted iPhone 16e is available from a third-party retailer. In that case, the price difference becomes decisive. If the 16e can be purchased at a significant discount, it remains a capable and modern device, and will likely support virtually all of the same Apple Intelligence features going forward. For buyers who do not care about MagSafe and are comfortable with lower storage tiers, the 16e can still represent strong value. However, if the price gap is only modest, the iPhone 17e is generally the better purchase. The doubling of wireless charging speed, the presence of MagSafe and Ceramic Shield 2, and the doubling of base storage are collectively worth it. Over time, those advantages are more likely to affect day-to-day satisfaction. The iPhone 16e is the value option only when heavily discounted. The iPhone 17e is likely the better long-term buy, especially for anyone coming from an older device or entering the iPhone ecosystem for the first time. iPhone 17e pre-orders start on Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting a week later on Wednesday, March 11. Related Roundup: iPhone 17eBuyer's Guide: iPhone 16e (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:00 pmApple Launches New M5 Chips, MacBook Pro, and First New Monitors In Years
Today, Apple updated the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with support for its new M5 chips. It also unveiled a pair of all-new Studio Display XDR monitors. Longtime Slashdot reader jizmonkey shares details about the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which look to be fairly major updates from the previous generation: Apple announced its newest CPUs today, which it claims has the fastest single-threaded performance in the world. Both the M5 Pro and M5 Max have eighteen-core designs, versus twelve or fourteen in the M4 Pro and fourteen or sixteen in the M4 Max. However, the number of higher-performing cores has been reduced significantly. In the older M4 designs, the chips had eight, ten, or twelve "performance" cores and four "efficiency" cores. In the M5 design, there are now only six higher-performing cores (now called "super" cores) and twelve lower-performing cores (now called "performance" cores). [Apple positions this "reduction" as a redesigned architecture with new core types.] The maximum amount of RAM remains the same at 128GB for the M5 Max (64GB for the M5 Pro), and GPU performance has increased. [The M5 Pro features up to a 20-core GPU, while the M5 Max scales up to 40 cores, each equipped with a Neural Accelerator. Apple also says the new architecture delivers over 4x peak GPU compute for AI compared to the previous generation, along with up to 35 percent faster performance in ray-traced graphics workloads.] Laptops with the new chips are available to order starting tomorrow and will be delivered starting March 11. As for the new XDR monitors, MacRumors highlights some of the key features in its reporting: Apple today introduced an all-new Studio Display XDR monitor with a 27-inch screen, mini-LED backlighting, 5K resolution, peak brightness of 2,000 nits for HDR content, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, Thunderbolt 5, and more. The new Studio Display XDR replaces Apple's former Pro Display XDR, which has been discontinued. Going forward, there are now two Studio Display models. Both new Studio Display models have the same overall design as the original model. Both models have a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, but it now supports Desk View on the new models. Both models also feature an upgraded six-speaker system, with Apple advertising "30 percent deeper bass" compared to the previous model. Only the higher-end Studio Display XDR received a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and faster 140W pass-through charging. The regular Studio Display still has a 60Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of brightness. Both models have 27-inch displays with a 5K resolution. The new Studio Displays can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4, ahead of a Wednesday, March 11 launch. In the U.S., the regular Studio Display continues to start at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. Read more of this story at Slashdot.04:57 pmSatechi's Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock is exactly the same size as a Mac mini
Satechi's new CubeDock packs a full Thunderbolt 5 hub, 140W charging, and optional NVMe storage into a chassis machined the same way as a Mac mini, designed to live right under your displays.Satechi's new Mac Studio-shaped dock, the CubeDock, is designed to help make the most of your workspace in a compact footprint. With speeds up to 120Gbps speed and 140W charging, it powers your favorite devices, provides bonus storage, and supports multi-display setups of up to 6k for Mac, and 8K for Windows.It doubles as bonus storage thanks to a built-in NVMe SSD enclosure, though you'll need to bring your own SSDs. It supports up to 8TB of M.2 NVMe (PCIe 4x4), with up to 6000MB/s transfer speeds.CubeDock supports a single display up to 6K at 60Hz. It also supports dual display up to 6K at 60Hz each for macOS, but triple display is exclusive to Windows users. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:52 pmProactive Testing Window for Upcoming Root Certificate Update – March 12th at 00:00 UTC
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 12, 00:00 - 02:00 UTCMar 3, 16:28 UTCScheduled - On March 12th at 00:00 UTC, New Relic will initiate a proactive testing window where endpoints will temporarily transition to the DigiCert G2 root certificate. This event is designed to support customers in proactively identifying impacted systems ahead of the permanent root certificate update scheduled for April 2nd (UTC). This aligns with an industry-wide security change. On April 15th, 2026, major browser trust stores and security authorities will officially distrust the legacy DigiCert G1 Root Certificate. To maintain its strong continued security posture, New Relic is updating its infrastructure to utilize modern root certificates prior to this deadline. Most modern systems and agents are designed to handle this change automatically.If your systems do not recognize and trust these newer root certificates when the update is applied, the secure handshake will fail and would result in a telemetry data drop, meaning your metrics, events, traces, and logs may stop reporting to the New Relic platform. This risk is primarily associated with legacy Java agents (older than v6.4.2), certain Docker images, and systems using pinned certificates. Any further updates will be posted on status.newrelic.com, as well as our forum: https://support.newrelic.com/s/hubtopic/aAXPh000000HVSPOA4/action-required-root-certificate-update-on-april-1-202604:51 pmLeaked Apple Documents Detail MacBook Neo Features Ahead of Launch
Accidentally leaked Apple documents that reveal the "Neo" name of the upcoming low-cost MacBook also reference some of the features that will be included. The MacBook Neo will feature two USB-C ports, and it will also include a MagSafe port for charging purposes. Apple's latest Macs use a magnetic MagSafe cable, and in the case of the Neo, it will likely be color matched to the chassis. Rumors suggest the Neo will come in fun colors like pink, blue, and yellow. Along with two USB-C ports and MagSafe, the MacBook Neo will include Wi-Fi 7, which is the latest Wi-Fi specification. It does not appear to have Apple's N1 networking chip, instead adopting a MediaTek chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Other information like display size and chip couldn't be determined from the document, but rumors suggest the Neo will have a 12.9-inch display and an A-series chip like the A18 Pro or the A19 Pro. We're expecting Apple to unveil the new low-cost MacBook on March 4 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:44 pmCloudflare Zero Trust: Gateway Issues
Mar 3, 16:44 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Gateway. Performance and connectivity through Gateway may be impacted. We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.04:43 pmDeals: M5 iPad Pro up to $287 off, M5 MacBook Pro $250 less than new entry config, iPad Air $250 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: M5 iPad Pro up to $287 off, M5 MacBook Pro $250 less than new entry config, iPad Air $250 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by M5 iPad Pro up to $150 off at Amazon, but we do have a chance to land the most affordable 13-inch at up to $287 off right now as well. And while Apple just raised the entry price on M5 MacBook Pro, you can score the most affordable 512GB model at $250 less alongside as much as $250 off M3 iPad Air models ahead of the M4 launch, and a rare chance to score black Apple Woven USB-C Cables from $7.50 each. All of that and the now live Apple 2026 Spring Collection accessories await below. more…04:40 pmToday in Apple history: Homebrew Computer Club meets for first time
On March 3, 1975, the Homebrew Computer Club, a hobbyist group that will spark the personal computing revolution, booted up in Menlo Park. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:35 pmAirPods 4 with ANC drop to the lowest price of 2026
Macworld While it might still be snowing near you, the first days of spring are nearly here, and outdoor weather is just around the corner. Just in time, we have a fantastic discount on the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. Instead of getting them for their usual $179, you can snag these for $119 right now. These earbuds are the best non-Pro models we’ve reviewed. In fact, we gave the AirPods 4 a 4.5-star rating as we absolutely loved the great overall audio quality, the excellent battery life, and a wireless charging case with a speaker in case it gets lost. And of course, when you turn on active noise cancellation, you’ll have a fantastic listening experience, no matter how noisy it is around you. Speaking of ANC, Apple’s Adaptive Audio system was also built to blend transparency and noise cancellation to better suit your environment. Also, when you’re taking voice calls, the earbuds will isolate your voice and minimize the loud surroundings. The AirPods 4 offer up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge and a total of 30 hours with the charging case. So upgrade your earbuds and get the AirPods 4 for $119 before the price jumps back up. Buy now at Amazon04:31 pmApple Removes 512GB Storage Option From M5 MacBook Pro, Drops SSD Upgrade Prices
With the debut of the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, Apple tweaked the available configurations for the standard M5 MacBook Pro. The 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro used to start with 512GB of storage, but Apple has removed that option. All MacBook Pro models, including the entry-level M5 version, start with a 1TB SSD that can be upgraded to 4TB. The starting price of the M5 MacBook Pro was $1,599, but now it starts at $1,699 because of the updated storage. While the starting price has gone up, the price for SSD upgrades has technically shifted down. Upgrading to 1TB previously would have resulted in a machine that costs $1,799, but that same base configuration is now $1,699 and $100 more affordable. Upgrading to 2TB from the base starting storage used to be $600, but now the 2TB upgrade is $400. The 4TB upgrade is $1,000, $200 less than the $1,200 that it used to cost. In short, Apple has removed the 512GB storage option and dropped the price of SSD storage at the same time. The base machine is more expensive, but you're getting a higher capacity SSD for less. Apple has de-emphasized stock configurations and options are no longer listed on the purchase page for Macs. There are still stock models that will be sold in stores, however, and those pre-configured machines have been updated. Apple has removed the base model that had 512GB of storage and 16GB RAM, replacing it with the version that has 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. There's also a $1,899 stock model with 1TB SSD and 24GB memory, and a new higher-end model with the 1TB SSD and 32GB RAM for $2,099. Standard M5 MacBook Pro models with the new storage tiers are available for purchase as of today, and will deliver to customers as soon as tomorrow. The M5 Pro and M5 Max models can be pre-ordered starting at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time on March 4, with a launch to follow on March 11.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:30 pmNew Apple products keep launching, here’s what’s coming next
Apple has launched six new products already this week, but one more day of unveilings is expected. Here are the new products rumored to debut this Wednesday ahead of Apple’s in-person press gatherings. more…04:24 pmWhoops! Apple accidentally reveals ‘MacBook Neo’
Macworld We’re well into Apple’s “big week” of product reveals (we’ve had a new iPad Air, iPhone, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro; bookmark our live blog for all the announcements as the company makes them) but there’s still at least one product left to come. We know this because Apple accidentally told us. Eagle-eyed reporters at MacRumors noticed earlier today that Apple had posted to its compliance page a regulatory document for a product that doesn’t exist. This was labelled as “MacBook Neo (Model A3404),” and was separate from the entries for the M5 MacBook Air (A3448, A3449) and MacBook Pro (A3426, A3427, A3428, A3429) machines. One of these products is not like the others.MacRumors Almost as soon as the site wrote about its discovery (although not necessarily as a direct result of this), Apple took the document down. But MacRumors uploaded it to Scribd, where you can view it now. Sadly, it doesn’t include any tech specs or product images. It’s the existence of the product, not its contents, which is revelatory. Given that Apple is strongly expected to announce a new budget MacBook this week, it’s not a huge leap to assume that the MacBook Neo is that product. The name of the product has been one of its great mysteries. Would Apple simply call it “MacBook,” as it did with the 12-inch machine which launched in 2015 and sat between the Air and Pro lines? Would it be called MacBook SE, to match the budget-focused version of the Apple Watch and, until last year, iPhone? Or would Apple try to use the ‘e’ branding that budget iPhones now carry? Nobody was sure, and now it looks like the company has decided to use something completely new. The cheap MacBook is expected to come in a range of fun colors and aim at a younger audience than existing MacBook models. It’s debatable whether “Neo,” which means “new” but is closely associated with Keanu Reeves’ character in the “Matrix” movies, is an especially fun name, but the key with these Apple brands is to remember that they always sound strange at first. Ahead of the company’s first tablet launch, the name “iPad” sounded ridiculous, but after a few weeks of marketing, it sounds completely normal and even desirable. Of course, it’s possible that the regulatory document (or at least the label used for it on the website) was a cunning piece of misinformation designed to throw reporters off the scent, and it will have some other name entirely. We’ll probably find out tomorrow.04:22 pmApple leaks ‘MacBook Neo’ name on its website
Apple appears to inadvertently reveal the name of Apple's long-rumored budget laptop. The leak indicates it will be called "MacBook New." (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:17 pmM5 MacBook Pro maxxed out will cost you $7349, but could have been a lot worse
Apple's updated M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro can cost you as much as $7,349. Fortunately, unified memory upgrade tier prices are the same as last year, even as RAM prices skyrocket.MacBook ProThe 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip can be configured to cost up to $7,349, making it a top-tier mobile workstation. Apple rolled out the updated MacBook Pro lineup on March 3, featuring the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.These updates also include expanded memory bandwidth to support professional workflows. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:12 pmApple’s higher (and lower) MacBook pricing explained
Macworld Apple on Tuesday introduced new laptops with new chips–and new prices, as well. Usually, it’s easy to say whether something has gone up or down, but this time it’s a little more complicated than that. Let’s take a look at how the prices have changed. M5 MacBook AIr The new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air now starts at $1,099, which is $100 more than the $999 M4 MacBook Air. However, Apple doubled the base 256GB SSD that was in the $999 M4 Air, and the M5 Air now has a 512GB SSD. To make matters more confusing, the M4 Air with a 512GB SSD used to cost $1,199. So it looks like the price of the entry-level MacBook Air went up–which it did–but with more context, it also went down. The same up-and-down effect happens with the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air. It starts at $1,299, which is $100 more than the M4 version. But the M4 Air had a 256GB SSD, which has been replaced by a 512GB SSD in the M5 Air. The 15-inch Air with a 512GB SSD was $1,399, $100 more. The same applies to higher storage tiers M5 MacBook Pro The entry-level MacBook Pro, which has been on sale since October for $1,599, now starts at $1,699. But instead of 512GB of storage, you now get 1TB of storage, which costs $1,799 before. All other storage options also effectively cost $100 less, so the 2TB model will cost $2,099 instead of $2,199. M5 Pro /Max MacBook Pro The M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro is in a similar situation, though there isn’t the same up-and-down effect of the M5 MacBook Air. The base 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook is $2,199, a $200 increase from the base M4 Pro MacBook Pro. But with the M5 Pro/Max, Apple dropped the 512GB SSD and now offers a 1TB SSD as its entry point for storage. So the $2,199 M5 Pro MacBook Pro includes a 1TB SSD. Upgrading to a 1TB SSD in the $1,999 M4 Pro MacBook Pro added $200 to the price tag, bringing it to the same $2,199. So effectively, the pricing has not changed. The M5 Max MacBook Pro is no longer available with a 1TB SSD; it starts at $3,599 with a 2TB SSD. The laptop it replaces, the M4 Max MacBook Pro, started at $3,199, but it came with a 1TB SSD, and an upgrade to 2TB was $400, bringing its price to $3,599. So pricing is essentially the same, but the starting price is higher due to the extra storage. The same goes for the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which now starts at $2,699 with an M5 Pro processor and 1TB of storage, or $3,899 with an M5 Max chip and 2TB of storage. It’s more expensive to get in because you’re forced into higher storage tiers. In all, the prices haven’t changed if you compare the SSD specifications. But if you simply look at the prices in terms of their placement in the lineup, they went up. Something to keep in mind as you shop for the new laptops.04:09 pmApple Discontinues Pro Display XDR and $999 Stand
Apple today discontinued its Pro Display XDR, following the introduction of a new 27-inch Studio Display XDR monitor. Introduced in December 2019 alongside a redesigned Mac Pro, the 32-inch Pro Display XDR was Apple's return to the premium external monitor market. The launch came three years after the company exited the category with the discontinuation of the Thunderbolt Display in 2016. The Pro Display XDR drew particular scrutiny for its $999 Pro Stand, which was sold separately from the $4,999 display. Apple defended the price by emphasizing its precise engineering, height, tilt, and rotation adjustments, and support for both landscape and portrait orientations, but it was a focal point of criticism at launch. In its place, Apple now offers an all-new Studio Display XDR, featuring a 5K resolution with mini-LED backlighting and up to 2,000 nits peak HDR brightness, adaptive refresh up to 120Hz, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with up to 140W charging and multiple high-speed ports. Compared with the Pro Display XDR, which was a larger 32-inch 6K monitor aimed at high-end HDR workflows, the new Studio Display XDR is smaller and cheaper, but it also features modern panel technology, higher refresh rates, and more connectivity. Pre-orders for the new display begin March 4 and availability starts March 11, with pricing starting at $3,299 for standard glass and $3,599 with nano-texture glass. Tag: Pro Display XDRThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:02 pmApple has announced 6 new products so far this week
Apple launch week is in full swing with six new products announced so far, and at least one major announcement still to come. more…04:00 pmStudio Display XDR arrives with mini-LED backlighting and 5K clarity
Introducing the Studio Display XDR: Apple's new premium monitor for professionals with mini-LED backlighting and Thunderbolt 5. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:58 pmNew MacBook Airs come with M5, double the storage, and higher starting prices
New Airs leave more room underneath for the rumored low-cost MacBook.03:58 pmCan anyone successfully enable Developer Mode on iPad while in Landscape Lock? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCan anyone successfully enable Developer Mode on iPad while in Landscape Lock?
I’ve been having a major issue enabling Developer Mode on my iPad mini 6. When I tap the keyboard, it inputs the wrong characters instead of the ones I pressed, so I can't enter my alphanumeric passcode correctly. Could someone please try this and let me know if it happens to you? 1. Lock your […]03:52 pmThe MacBook Air has a new chip and a lower price (sort of)
Macworld Apple today announced new MacBook Air laptops with the M5 processor and a range of other upgrades, as part of its ongoing “big week” of product reveals. Externally, there are very few differences from last year’s M4 Air, and aside from dropping in weight by a single gram has identical vital statistics. The M5 model comes in the same two screen sizes (13.6 inches and 15.3 inches) and the same four colors (Sky Blue, silver, Starlight, and Midnight). The Liquid Retina display has the same specs, from the 2560 x 1664 resolution to the 500 nits of brightness, and still has a notch. There’s the same four-speaker sound system, the same Center Stage webcam, and the same keyboard. We weren’t expecting a redesign, and haven’t got one. The differences are on the inside, starting with that M5 chip. Apple is selling this principally as an AI-focused upgrade, claiming the M5 Air delivers “up to 4x faster performance for AI tasks than MacBook Air with M4.” The new Air, of course, runs Apple Intelligence, but the same is true of every Air going back to the M1 model in 2020. It should just handle Apple Intelligence’s AI capabilities more efficiently. For those with minimal interest in AI, it will be some consolation to hear that the M5’s power should also deliver noticeably better performance in other areas. Unified memory bandwidth has gone up from 120GB/s to 153GB/s, and Apple says the M5 Air can achieve both 3D rendering (in Blender) and image processing (in Affinity) up to 1.5x faster than the M4 model. Needless to say, Macworld will put all of this to the test once we can get review samples into our labs. Upgraded storage for less Aside from the processor bump, this year’s Air also has an SSD with 2x faster read/write performance than the previous generation, and comes with twice the storage as standard and throughout the tiers. Compared with the M4’s 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB options, the M5 offers 512GB/1TB/2TB/4TB. Good news! Sort of. The twist is the price tag. The M4 Air started at $999 for 256GB, or $1,199 for 512GB. The M5 Air now starts at $1,099 for 512GB. So technically this is a price cut—the 512GB model has dropped by $100—but many customers, particularly those who don’t require much storage or store most of their files in the cloud, will view this as an effective price hike of $100 for the baseline model. It’s complicated. The MacBook Air’s design remains sleek and slim.Apple There are still two small internal upgrades to mention. Wi-Fi 6E on the M4 Air has been bumped to Wi-Fi 7 here, and Bluetooth from version 5.3 to 6. Apple cites the inclusion of its in-house N1 wireless networking chip for these improvements. Battery capacities are the same as last year (53.8Wh and 66.5Wh for the 13- and 15-inch models, respectively), and Apple gives the same battery estimates for this year’s MacBook Airs: up to 15 hours of wireless web browsing, and up to 18 hours of video streaming. The only difference we can spot in the power department is the new inclusion of Apple’s 40W dynamic power adapter with a 60W max. Last year’s models came with 30W (single-port) or 35W (dual-port) power adapters, depending on the size and configuration you selected. The new M5 MacBook Air starts at $1,099 for the 13-inch model or $1,299 for the 15-inch model. Preorders begin March 4 at 6:15 a.m. PST, and the machines will go on sale on March 11.03:49 pmAmazon Takes Up to $150 Off Apple's 14-Inch M5 MacBook Pro
Amazon today has dropped the price of the 2025 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro to $1,449.00, down from $1,599.00. With the announcement of new MacBook Pro models this week, Apple no longer sells this 512GB model of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Apple instead has shifted the line to focus entirely on configurations with 1TB of storage, with varying RAM sizes. The 16GB RAM/1TB M5 MacBook Pro is available for $1,649.00 ($50 off) and the 24GB RAM/1TB M5 MacBook Pro has hit $1,846.00 on Amazon ($53 off). $150 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,449.00 $50 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,649.00 $53 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (24GB RAM/1TB) for $1,846.00 Shoppers should note that we are calculating discounts based on the new prices of each notebook. With the launch of the new models, Apple has cut the prices of the M5 MacBook Pro by $100, which Amazon hasn't yet accounted for. This version of the MacBook Pro launched in October and it comes with the newest M5 chip, which offers up to 15% faster CPU performance and up to 45% faster graphics when compared to the M4 chip. Apple just announced the upgraded M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of the MacBook Pro, but it could be a while before we see steep discounts on these models. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of 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 forums03:45 pmFarewell Pro Display XDR — we barely afforded you
The new Studio Display XDR has killed off the Pro Display XDR, and at $5000 was out of most Mac users' reach. Even after seven years without an update, it offered features its replacement does not.Apple's Pro Display XDR in 2019When the Pro Display XDR launched back in 2019, it was the first Apple-branded monitor in three years. Then for three more years, it was the only one until the Studio Display launched in 2022.There were strong rumors that Apple had at least been intending to release something three years later in 2025. But instead, it was four years, and the launch of two versions of the Apple Studio Display. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:41 pmiOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 Are Coming Soon
Apple today confirmed that iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 are on the way. The updates will likely be released at some point this week or next week. iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 are both mentioned on the tech specs page for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, which launch on Wednesday, March 11. The full text from Apple's website:Studio Display is compatible with the following Mac models with Apple silicon and macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later: 16-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later) 14-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later) 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2020 and later) 15-inch MacBook Air (2023 and later) 13-inch MacBook Air (M1, 2020 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac mini (2020 and later) Mac Pro (2023 and later) 24-inch iMac (2021 and later) Studio Display is compatible with the following iPad models with iPadOS 26.3.1 or later: iPad Pro (M4 and M5) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd–6th generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st–4th generation) iPad Air (M2, M3, and M4) iPad Air (5th generation)MacRumors also continues to see evidence of Apple preparing iOS 26.3.1, so there should be at least three minor software updates coming soon. iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.1 may also include bug fixes and/or security patches. visionOS 26.3.1 was released last week with an Apple TV app bug fix.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS TahoeRelated Forums: iOS 26, macOS TahoeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:37 pmApple itself has leaked a 'MacBook Neo'
For one brief, fleeting moment, something called the "MacBook Neo" appeared on Apple's website, essentially confirming that Apple's new affordable MacBook release is imminent.Multicolored MacBooks are on the wayOn Tuesday, Apple's European EU / UK Declaration of Conformity site featured a yet-unreleased Mac under the 2026 section. The computer in question was listed as the MacBook Neo, model number A3404.It's not entirely clear what that item refers to. While Apple removed the listing quickly, it provided no further details or images anyway. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:25 pmApple Updates Studio Display With These New Features
Alongside the all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR, Apple has updated the regular version of the Studio Display with some new features. Here is what is new for the lower-end Studio Display, according to Apple:Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s), with one upstream port (provides 96W pass-through charging) and one downstream port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining additional displays The built-in 12-megapixel Center Stage camera now supports Desk View The six-speaker sound system's woofers deliver "30 percent deeper bass" compared to the previous Studio DisplayOnly the higher-end Studio Display XDR received a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and faster 140W pass-through charging. This means the regular Studio Display still has a 60Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of brightness. Both models have 27-inch displays with a 5K resolution. The new Studio Displays can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4, ahead of a Wednesday, March 11 launch. In the U.S., the regular Studio Display continues to start at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299.Related Roundups: Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio DisplayRelated Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:23 pmApple’s first mini-LED ProMotion monitor has a nice price
Macworld On Tuesday, Apple finally announced some major updates to its display lineup. In addition to a refreshed version of the Studio Display, the company also introduced a more premium Studio Display XDR, which features a mini-LED panel. As previously rumored, there are now two new versions of Studio Display. The first is a simple update to the original model introduced in 2022. It keeps the same overall design and 27-inch 5K LCD panel, but it gets some meaningful updates under the hood. According to Apple’s press release, the new version of Studio Display features an improved 12MP webcam. The built-in webcam now supports Desk View to show what’s on the user’s desk and provides better image quality, despite having the same resolution as before. Sound quality is also better on the new Studio Display, thanks to a new speaker arrangement with four force-canceling woofers and two high-performance tweeters that deliver 30 percent more bass than the previous generation. Apple has also made some upgrades when it comes to port technology. While the original Studio Display was equipped with a single Thunderbolt 3 port and three additional USB-C ports, the new version has two Thunderbolt 5 ports and two extra USB-C ports. This means users will have more bandwidth to connect high-speed accessories, such as external SSDs or even another Studio Display. Apple says users can also daisy-chain up to four Studio Displays. The Studio Display comes with a tilt-adjustable stand, and users can upgrade to a more advanced stand with tilt and height adjustment or a VESA mount adapter. Studio Display XDR brings mini-LED and ProMotion However, what really stands out is the new Studio Display XDR, which is the version that brings all the technologies pro users have been dreaming of. Unlike the regular Studio Display, the XDR version comes with a much better mini-LED panel that supports HDR with a peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits. The Studio Display XDR also supports ProMotion with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, making animations and games more fluid with lower latency. The more expensive monitor adds support for the Adobe RGB color gamut, ideal for printing and design professionals. It even supports DICOM medical imaging presets that can be used to calibrate the Studio Display XDR to accurately display radiological diagnostics. The Studio Display XDR comes with a stand!Apple Of course, Studio Display XDR has the same internal specs as the base Studio Display, which include an improved webcam and speakers, and two Thunderbolt 5 ports with two extra USB-C ports. While it’s smaller than the 32-inch Pro Display XDR, which has been discontiniued, the Studio Display XDR includes many of the same Reference Modes, including P3 and P3 + Adobe RGB. Interestingly, the Studio Display XDR comes with a stand with adjustable height and tilt as default, with an option for a VESA mount adapter. On the Pro Display XDR, that cost an additional $999 on top of its $4,999 pricetag. The new Studio Display has the same $1,599 starting price.Apple A much lower high-end price Apple has kept the same starting price of $1,599 for the base model Studio Display. However, the more advanced Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. With the new lineup, Apple discontinued the old Studio Display and also the Pro Display XDR, which featured a 32-inch 6K panel. Pro Display XDR cost $4,999, with an additional $999 for the Pro Stand. Undeniably, the new Studio Display XDR sounds like a much better deal, despite having a slightly smaller panel. Apple positions the standard Studio Display as a compelling upgrade for users who want better connectivity and camera performance without departing from the established Retina experience. The Studio Display XDR, meanwhile, sits in the premium tier where extreme brightness, HDR capability, and high refresh rates are differentiators for creative pros. Pre-orders for the new monitors begin tomorrow at 6:15 am PT, with the official launch set for March 11.03:17 pmM5 MacBook Air vs M4 MacBook Air: What’s actually changed?
Today Apple launched a new MacBook Air powered by the M5 chip. Here’s everything new in the M5 MacBook Air vs last year’s M4 model. more…03:14 pmM5 Pro and M5 Max ‘super cores’ supercharge new Macs
New M5 Pro and M5 Max chips powering the latest MacBook Pro models bring Apple's new Fusion Architecture with super cores for more power. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:07 pmMacBook Neo could be name for low-cost model powered by iPhone chip
Apple is expected to announce an all-new, low-cost MacBook as soon as tomorrow, and MacBook Neo may be the official product name. more…03:03 pmHow M5 Pro and M5 Max push MacBook Pro into high-bandwidth AI era
On Tuesday, Apple introduced M5 Pro and M5 Max, debuting a dual-die Fusion Architecture that pushes Apple Silicon further into AI-heavy professional workflows on the latest MacBook Pro. Here's how.Apple's new M5-series chipsThe new chips combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies into a single system on a chip, expanding CPU performance, GPU compute, and unified memory bandwidth. Preorders begin March 4, with availability starting March 11.Apple describes the shift as more than a routine core bump, framing it as a structural change in how MacBook Pro-class silicon scales. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:00 pmThe M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros are a bigger upgrade than we thought
Macworld Apple on Tuesday announced new MacBook Pro models that feature the M5 Pro and M5 Max, high-end chips that replace the M4 Pro and M4 Max. The M5 Pro and M5 Max offer significantly boosted performance over the base M5 chip in the 14-inch MacBook Pro that was released in October, along with a few surprises. The M5 Pro and M5 Max are a departure from the previous M-series Pro and Max chips in that they feature the new Fusion Architecture that “brings together two third-generation 3nm dies with high bandwidth and low latency using advanced packaging,” according to Apple’s announcement. These new chips have separate CPU and GPU dies, which allows for more flexibility in core configurations. The new chips feature a CPU with what Apple calls “super cores” and “performance cores,” replacing the previous M-series chips’ performance cores and efficiency cores. The super cores offer the “highest-performance core design with the world’s fastest single-threaded performance, driven in part by increased front-end bandwidth, a new cache hierarchy, and enhanced branch prediction.” The performance cores are “optimized to deliver greater power-efficient, multithreaded performance for pro workloads.” Apple has also applied the new naming scheme to the CPU cores in the base M5 chip, though it’s not clear if these new names reflect new chip technology going forward. The M5 Pro and Max offer 2.5 times the multi-threaded performance of the M1 Pro and Max, while the M5 Max’s multithreaded performance is 15 percent faster than the M4 Max. The GPUs feature an enhanced shader core with second-generation dynamic caching and hardware-accelerated mesh shading, which Apple states is 20 percent faster than the M4 Pro. It also features a third-generation ray-tracing engine that is up to 35 percent faster than M4 Pro. Apple also claims that the M5 Max GPU is 20 percent faster than the M4 Max. The M5 Pro starts with a 15-core CPU (5 super cores, 10 performance cores) paired with a 16-core GPU, and is also available with an 18-core CPU (6 super cores, 12 performance cores) and a 20-core GPU. The M5 Max starts with an 18-core CPU (6 super cores, 12 performance cores) and a 32-core GPU. It can be upgraded to a 40-core GPU. Apple states that the new chips offer Memory Integrity Enforcement, “an industry-first, always-on memory safety protection that does not compromise device performance.” The M5 Pro and M5 Max are available in both the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Below are the key laptop specifications: M5 ProM5 MaxCPU cores (base)15 (5 super cores, 10 performance cores)18 (6 super cores, 12 performance cores)GPU cores (base)1632Unified memory (base)24GB32GBMemory bandwidth307Gbps460GBpsNeural Engine16-core 16-coreStorage capacities (base) 1TB 2TB The design of the laptops remains unchanged and is still available in two colors, Space Black and Silver. The laptops have three Thunderbolt 5/USB-C ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC Card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a MagSafe 3 port for charging. Both models feature Liquid Retina XDR displays with an XDR brightness of 1000 nits sustained 1600 nits peak (HDR content only), and SDR brightness of 1000 nits. The displays support True Tone, ProMotion, and the P3 color gamut, and a Nano-texture glass option is available. For battery life, the specifications given are the same as with the M4 Pro and Max. Apple states the following: M5 Pro14-inch model: 14 hours wireless web 16-inch model: 17 hours wireless web M5 Max14-inch model: 13 hours wireless web 16-inch model: 14 hours wireless web Starting prices for the laptops are a little higher than before, though the starting storage is higher. The 14-inch models start at 1TB of storage, while the 16-inch models start at 2TB of storage: 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro: $2,199 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro: $3,599 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro: $2,699 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro: $3,899 The new laptops will be available for preorder on Wednesday, March 4, and go on sale on Wednesday, March 11.03:00 pmApple Accidentally Leaks 'MacBook Neo'
Apple appears to have prematurely revealed the name of its rumored lower-cost MacBook model, which is expected to be announced this Wednesday. A regulatory document for a "MacBook Neo" (Model A3404) has appeared on Apple's website. Unfortunately, there are no further details or images available yet. The lower-cost MacBook is rumored to feature an iPhone chip like the A18 Pro or A19 Pro, rather than an M-series chip, as well as a 12.9-inch display. It has also been rumored that this MacBook will come in fun color options, like yellow, green, blue, and/or pink, and the "MacBook Neo" name certainly sounds fun. "MacBook Neo" would slot in below the MacBook Air in the Mac lineup, but its starting price remains to be seen, with estimates ranging from $599 to $799. The media will likely receive hands-on time with the "MacBook Neo" at the "Apple Experience" gatherings being held in New York, London, and Shanghai this Wednesday at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. There is no Apple Event live stream for this launch, so keep an eye out for a press release on the Apple Newsroom website. Update: Just a few minutes after we published, Apple removed the "MacBook Neo" link.Tag: MacBook (A18 Pro)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:58 pmmacOS and iPadOS 26.3.1 software releases coming before new iOS 26.4 iPhone update
Apple confirms on its website that both iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 software releases are coming before the new iOS 26.4 iPhone update is released. This likely means that iOS 26.3.1 for iPhone is also confirmed. more…02:57 pmApple launches the insanely fast M5 MacBook Air
Apple today announced the new MacBook Air with M5, bringing exceptional performance and expanded AI capabilities to the world’s… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:56 pmWith the latest chips, the MacBook Pro now maxes out at $7,349
Head on over to the just updated Apple website and the company will tell you that the MacBook Pro starts at $1,699. That is indeed the case for the original M5 version with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. However, pricing immediately jumps to well over $2,000 once you select one of the new chips, and the machine now maxes out at $7,349 … more…02:49 pmNew M5 MacBook Air gets double the storage, Wi-Fi 7, and a higher price
For $100 more at the low-end, Apple's most popular laptop, the MacBook Air, just got a spec bump to M5, double the starting storage and upgraded wireless connectivity.M5 Macbook Air The New MacBook Air comes in two sizes, either 13.6 inches or 15.3 inches. It boasts a Liquid Retina display, 500 nits of brightness, and support for 1 billion colors.The biggest update, of course, is the M5 chip. The MacBook Air features a 10-core CPU and an up-to-10-core GPU, with a powerful Neural Accelerator in each core. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:48 pmNew Studio Display XDR immediately outshines the updated Studio Display
Apple has launched two new monitors in its Studio Display range. One is a minor update, while the other is better than and replaces the Pro Display XDR.Apple's two new Studio Displays — image credit: AppleApple's week of launches continues with the long-awaited update to the Studio Display, its first since the original in 2022. Alongside a new Studio Display, though, Apple has launched a Studio Display XDR which is a more substantial improvement to the range."Apple has led the industry in delivering the world's most advanced displays for pros to do their life's best work," said John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, in a statement, "and today we do that once again with the introduction of the new Studio Display family." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:44 pmThe M5 MacBook Air comes with a more powerful charger than previous models
Apple just upgraded the M4 MacBook Air with the more powerful M5 version, and the new and improved MacBook Air now includes a more powerful charger in the box. more…02:43 pmApple raises base price of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, but RAM upgrade costs remain unchanged | 9 to 5 MacApple raises base price of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, but RAM upgrade costs remain unchanged
Apple just launched the new generation MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, which was an opportunity for the company to give us some insight into how the recent surges in memory, storage and other PC components are impacting its pricing. The answer is somewhere in the middle. The entry price into the Air and Pro has been bumped up, but the much-feared jump in RAM upgrade pricing did not happen. RAM costs for consumers remain the same … more…02:34 pmApple unveils blazing-fast MacBook Pro with all‑new M5 Pro and M5 Max
Apple today announced the latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max, bringing game-changing performance… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:32 pmApple discontinues the Pro Display XDR
The Pro Display XDR has officially been discontinued. Apple’s high-end external display was first introduced in 2019 alongside a new Mac Pro, but has now been replaced by the cheaper (but better in many ways) Studio Display XDR. more…02:30 pmMacBook Pro with M5 Pro and Max delivers major performance leap
Apple's newest M5 Pro and M5 Max-equipped MacBook Pros are here, promising unrivalled performance and more storage. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:30 pmNew platform makes it easy to craft perfect AI prompts
VibeFarm gives you a new way to write and revise AI prompts. A lifetime subscription to the AI prompt generator is on sale for $100. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:28 pmM5 MacBook Air ramps up speed, storage and connectivity
With M5 MacBook Air's launch, Apple's top-selling laptop gains speed, storage and improved wireless networking without any design changes. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:26 pmApple Debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips
Apple today unveiled the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, featuring a new Fusion Architecture. The chips are made using a new Apple-designed Fusion Architecture, which combines two dies into a single system on a chip (SoC). Both chips feature a new 18-core CPU architecture, including six high-performance cores that Apple now calls "super cores." They are joined by 12 all-new performance cores optimized for power efficiency. Together, they boost CPU performance by up to 30%. The M5 Pro pairs a CPU with up to 18-cores with a next-generation GPU with up to 20 cores. With four additional CPU cores compared to the M4 Pro, the new CPU architecture in significantly boosts multithreaded performance by up to 30%. The chips feature up to 40 GPU cores, with a Neural Accelerator in each core, along with enhanced shader cores with second-generation dynamic caching and hardware-accelerated mesh shading. The GPU substantially increases graphics capabilities, now up to 35% for apps using ray tracing than the M4 Pro and M4 Max. The M5 Pro chip supports up to 64GB of unified memory with higher unified memory bandwidth up to 307GB/s. Together, this allows the M5 Pro to deliver more than 4x the peak GPU compute performance compared to the M4 Pro, and over 6x the peak GPU compute performance than the M1 Pro for AI performance. The M5 Max chip pairs the 18-core CPU with an up to 40 GPU cores. The new CPU architecture offers up to 15% higher multithreaded performance when compared to the M4 Max. The M5 Max also supports up to 128GB of unified memory with higher unified memory bandwidth up to 614GB/s. It offers over 4x the peak GPU compute of the previous generation, and over 6x the peak GPU compute than the M1 Max for AI performance. The chips are available in the new MacBook Pro, which is available for pre-order starting tomorrow.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:26 pmApple touts Fusion Architecture for M5 Pro and M5 Max chips with ‘super cores’
Apple has just announced the new, more powerful MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. In previous editions of Apple Silicon, the Pro variant was essentially just two chips, while the Max was four. But for the M5 generation, Apple has combined two dies into a single chip … more…02:25 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M502:20 pmApple debuts powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max systems on a chip
Apple today announced M5 Pro and M5 Max, the world’s most advanced chips for pro laptops, powering the new MacBook Pro. The chips are… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:14 pmMacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive, with few surprises
Apple's inexorable MacBook Pro update cycle continues with the addition of AI-centric M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, Apple's N1 chip, and a bit more.M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro preorders start March 4 - Image Credit: AppleWhen the M5 launched in October 2025, it was only added to the base 14-inch MacBook Pro, the iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro. In 2024, Apple released M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max at once, so it was a move back to the previous longer cycle.The M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive with more powerful specs and higher configuration options than the base M5. They've been included in the higher-end 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:10 pmApple announces M5 MacBook Air with 2x storage, faster SSD, $1099 starting price
Apple has officially announced the new M5 MacBook Air. While the starting price has increased by $100, it now comes with double the starting storage, faster SSD speeds, and higher top-end storage. more…02:08 pmApple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR
Apple today introduced an all-new Studio Display XDR monitor with a 27-inch screen, mini-LED backlighting, 5K resolution, peak brightness of 2,000 nits for HDR content, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, Thunderbolt 5, and more. The new Studio Display XDR replaces Apple's former Pro Display XDR. In the U.S., pricing starts at $3,299 for a model with standard glass, and at $3,599 for a model with anti-reflective nano-texture glass. On the back of the Studio Display XDR, there are two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s) and two USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s):One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port (with 140W charging) One downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining additional displays Two USB-C ports for connecting accessoriesYou can pre-order the Studio Display XDR on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app starting this Wednesday, March 4, and it launches on Wednesday, March 11. More details to follow.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:07 pmApple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR
The new Studio Display features a 12MP Center Stage camera, now with improved image quality and support for Desk View; a studio-quality… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:06 pmApple announces Studio Display XDR with 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED, more
Apple has officially announced the Studio Display XDR, which it says “delivers the most advanced display technology and a robust set of features for pro users who need the ultimate front-of-screen performance.” The new Studio Display XDR features a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display with 5120-by-2880 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and more. Head below for the details. more…02:05 pmApple launches new generation of Studio Display
Apple today announced its new external display lineup, with an updated Studio Display and the introduction of the brand new Studio Display XDR. The new Studio Display features a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, and Thunderbolt 5 support. The new Studio Display is on sale starting tomorrow, priced at $1599 and $1499 for education. more…02:05 pmApple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip and 512GB Base Storage
Apple today announced refreshed MacBook Air models featuring the M5 chip and a higher base SSD capacity. The M5 chip in the MacBook Air features a 10-core CPU, with what Apple calls the world's fastest CPU cores. It offers configurations with up to 10 GPU cores with Neural Accelerators in each core, delivering up to 4x faster performance for AI tasks than the MacBook Air with the M4 chip. The chip also has enhanced shader cores and a third-generation ray-tracing engine, along with faster unified memory with 153GB/s of bandwidth, which is a 28% improvement over the M4. In addition to the M5 chip, the MacBook Air now contains Apple's custom N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. The MacBook Air now starts with 512GB of storage and continues to be configurable up to 4TB. The SSD also has 2x faster read and write performance compared to the previous generation. The new MacBook Air is available for pre-order starting on Wednesday, March 4, with launch taking place on Wednesday, March 11. It starts at $1,099, $100 more than the previous generation.Related Roundup: MacBook AirBuyer's Guide: 15" MacBook Air (Don't Buy), 13" MacBook Air (Don't Buy)Related Forum: MacBook AirThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:05 pmApple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips With New Fusion Architecture | MacRumorsApple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips With New Fusion Architecture
Apple today announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, both built on a new Fusion Architecture that bonds two third-generation 3nm dies into a single chip using advanced packaging. Both chips feature an 18-core CPU – up from the 14-core and 16-core designs in M4 Pro and M4 Max, respectively. The CPU now includes six "super cores" (Apple's new branding for its highest-performance cores) alongside 12 efficiency-focused performance cores. Apple claims up to 30 percent faster multithreaded performance over the M4 generation. M5 Pro features up to 20 GPU cores, while M5 Max doubles that to 40. Each GPU core now includes a Neural Accelerator, which Apple says delivers over 4x the peak AI compute compared to M4 Pro and M4 Max. Graphics performance is up to 20 percent faster, with ray-tracing workloads seeing up to 35 percent improvement. Memory gets a bump too. M5 Pro supports up to 64GB of unified memory (up from 48GB on M4 Pro), with bandwidth reaching 307GB/s. The M5 Max model retains its 128GB maximum memory but raises the bandwidth to 614GB/s. Both chips also retain Thunderbolt 5 support, which debuted with the M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros last year. Other additions include a 16-core Neural Engine, an updated Media Engine with AV1 decode support, and Memory Integrity Enforcement (an always-on memory safety feature Apple calls an industry first). "M5 Pro and M5 Max are a monumental leap forward for Apple silicon, leveraging our new Fusion Architecture to scale the capabilities of Apple silicon while preserving its core tenets of performance, power efficiency, and unified memory architecture," said Johny Srouji, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Technologies. "Both chips underscore our relentless pace of innovation, integrating the world's fastest CPU cores, a next-generation GPU with Neural Accelerators, a faster Neural Engine, and high-bandwidth, high-capacity memory — resulting in an unparalleled combination of performance, efficiency, and incredible on-device AI capabilities for MacBook Pro."The new MacBook Pro models are available for pre-order starting tomorrow, March 4, with availability beginning Wednesday, March 11.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Caution)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:05 pmApple launches new MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
Apple has unveiled new MacBook Pro models today, powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Here are the details. more…02:00 pmHello Developer: March 2026
In this edition: Join Apple at GDC. Get tips on privacy and security in a new developer activity. Dive deep on coding intelligence in Xcode 26. Learn how the Speechify team is going all in on AI. Catch up on the latest news and updates. Read now02:00 pmSetapp now lets users buy or subscribe to selected apps individually
Starting today, select Setapp apps will offer standalone monthly, yearly, and one-time purchase options. Here are the details. more…01:54 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple introduces MacBook Pro with all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max01:53 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Tele2
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 3, 13:00 - 15:00 PSTMar 3, 05:28 PSTScheduled - The Tele2 network in Russia is conducting an emergency maintenance from 03 March 2026 at 13:00 PST until 03 March 2026 at 15:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Tele2 Russia handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.01:49 pmT-Mobile rolls out aggressive deals on Apple’s new iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air
T-Mobile is launching a series of compelling offers tied to Apple's newly announced iPhone 17e and updated iPad Air, emphasizing immediate… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:46 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR01:46 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max to supercharge the most demanding pro workflows01:35 pmWhat privacy? As expected, Meta Ray-Bans are a privacy disaster
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are a privacy nightmare, with footage of naked people, sensitive information, and violent acts captured and seen by Meta's AI and an army of employees.Meta Ray-Bans in use - Image Credit: MetaSmart glasses are a trendy item that relies on cameras to feed AI models and to answer queries. However, while this is viewed as a fun feature by many and a way to film their life in a hands-free way, it's still a massive privacy issue if not used correctly.An investigation by Svenska Dagbladet on February 27 looked into the workings of the Meta Ray-Ban partnership and its AI glasses. It found that the footage is collected and seen by many eyes, including human trainers of AI. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:26 pmBenQ launches $999 glossy 5K 27-inch Thunderbolt 4 monitor to rival Apple Studio Display | 9 to 5 MacBenQ launches $999 glossy 5K 27-inch Thunderbolt 4 monitor to rival Apple Studio Display
While it may not be from Apple, there’s a new Mac display entering the market today. BenQ just announced its new 5K 27-inch glossy monitor, the MA270S, which looks like a great alternative to their awesome 5K 27-inch matte display monitor. more…01:20 pmApple to Unveil More New Products Today
Apple on Monday unveiled the iPhone 17e and an updated iPad Air, but it is not finished yet. Apple promised "a big week ahead," and it is expected to announce additional new products this Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4. The most likely possibilities for Tuesday include updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, and higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. And for Wednesday's grand finale, Apple will likely unveil its rumored lower-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman:Monday's announcements kick off several days of Apple product reveals, a wave that's expected to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday. The company has also been planning to introduce new laptops this week, including its first-entry level MacBook with an iPhone-grade chip.Of course, there could always be a surprise or two in store. We are still waiting for new models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, but those might be delayed until the more personalized version of Siri finally launches at some point this year. Other rumored products in the pipeline for the first half of 2026 include Mac Studio models with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, two new Studio Display models, and an all-new Apple smart home hub with a companion Apple-designed smart home camera. There is no sign of an iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence support yet. That was expected this week, but it likely would have been unveiled alongside the iPad Air with the M4 chip, so perhaps the entry-level iPad is not being updated yet after all. However, nothing is ruled out yet, so we shall see what Apple has planned over the next two days. The announcements will be capped off with an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. At these gatherings, invited journalists and content creators will likely receive hands-on time with the new products. MacRumors will be attending the New York event, so stay tuned for our coverage.Related Roundups: MacBook Air, MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: 15" MacBook Air (Don't Buy), MacBook Pro (Caution), 13" MacBook Air (Don't Buy)Related Forums: MacBook Air, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:00 pmGoogle Primes Chrome for a Post-Quantum World
Google is testing a new certificate architecture in Chrome designed to protect HTTPS and TLS connections from future quantum computer attacks without slowing web performance or straining bandwidth. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.12:57 pmThe worst thing about the iPhone 17e? It’s not pink enough
Macworld My initial reaction to the launch of the iPhone 17e was cautiously positive. They’ve added MagSafe and a faster chip, I noted, exactly as expected. But they’ve also doubled the starting storage at the same price, made the display more scratch-resistant, and added a much-needed third color option. My optimism did not last long, however. The 17e’s version of MagSafe is capped at 15W compared to the iPhone 16’s 22W and the iPhone 17’s 25W. That faster chip, predictably, is a binned version of the A19 that has one fewer GPU core than the chip in the iPhone 17. And as for the new color? That’s the real insult. Important background: I’m a big fan, you might even say an evangelist, of pink tech. Back in the fall of 2024 I argued passionately for the inclusion of pink and other vibrant colors on pro devices, and the following month I praised the hot pink of the iPhone 16 Plus, which put its predecessor’s feeble rose blush firmly in the shade. So I was excited to read that the iPhone 17e now comes in Soft Pink. Then I saw it, and well, I think the word “Soft” is underselling quite how unpink the iPhone 17e appears to be. I might suggest an alternative name, such as Barely Pink or Not Identifiably Pink, or Off-White. To give an idea of how much Apple’s allegedly pink devices can vary in hue, look at the iPhone 15 Plus (in pink) and the iPhone 16 Plus (also in pink; nice simple names, these) sitting side by side on my armchair. You’ll note that the 15 Plus looks almost white, although there’s a perceptible pinkish tinge if you narrow your eyes. Whereas the 16 Plus is a real and unmistakable pink, bold and unapologetic. This iPhone 15 Plus (left) and iPhone 16 Plus are both supposed to be pink.David Price / Foundry It’s worth noting that real-world photos like this tend to undersell the vibrancy of phone colors, and the 15 Plus doesn’t look quite so washed out in person. But for comparison purposes, this is an effective illustration of how much less pink we got for our money in the 15-series generation. Now let’s compare the 15 Plus and the 16 Plus to the newly announced iPhone 17e, using Apple’s official artwork. Never forget what they took from you. Apple The 17e, as you can clearly see, doesn’t merely go back to the underpowered pink of the iPhone 15 Plus; it manages to be even less pink. One might even suspect that Apple is using a deliberately half-hearted color finish as a way to encourage upsell to a more expensive handset, much as the black/white options last year were one of the 16e’s numerous small disappointments. The iPhone 17 doesn’t offer pink at all, but its sage finish is rather lovely in a more understated way, and is at least identifiably green. One last illustration, to add a couple of older pink iPhones. Apple We can see that the glorious iPhone 16 generation was something of a one-off for Apple. Not even the iPhone XR got a bright pink to go with its bright blue, yellow, and coral. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 13 couldn’t be described as hot pink by any means. But they were still a sight pinker than the iPhone 17e. And I refuse to call that progress.12:56 pmRight now is a great time to quit doomscrolling – here’s how
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that multiple studies have associated doomscrolling – compulsively consuming bad news and depressing content – with negative impacts on mental health. Resisting the urge to do this can be especially challenging at times of international crisis like this, but it’s also never more important than right now … more…12:53 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 5, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTMar 3, 04:46 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 05 March 2026 at 13:00 PST until 05 March 2026 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.12:33 pmCodeWeavers CrossOver for Mac review: Run Windows apps on Mac without installing Windows
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 14-day free trial Doesn’t require a full version of Windows Improved interface and ease of use Regular updates, good technical support Cons Some Windows apps aren’t compatible Can be complicated to use Requires Rosetta on Apple Silicon Our Verdict CodeWeavers is one of the simplest ways to run Windows apps on a Mac, and you don’t even need Windows. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Retailer Price CodeWeavers $74 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price When Reviewed$59.95 for a year, $494 for life Best Prices Today: CrossOver for Mac Retailer Price CodeWeavers $74 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best for: Mac gamers who want to avoid buying Windows and for running older Windows apps. Not for: Users who need guaranteed compatibility and Apple Silicon users who want fully native performance – CrossOver requires Rosetta to work on Apple Silicon and some apps don’t work. CrossOver is based on WINE, which is one of the best options for running Windows software on your Mac. And, like WINE, it uses a compatibility layer that allows Windows apps to run on the Mac without actually requiring a full version of Windows to be installed as well. That can save you a lot of money, as you do need to buy a copy of Windows for use with virtualisation programs such as Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion. But although WINE is a free, open-source program, it’s too complicated for most non-technical users, so the team at CodeWeavers developed CrossOver as a more straightforward and user-friendly alternative – that comes with technical support to help with installing a wide variety of Windows games and software. However, there are tradeoffs in comparison with full virtual machine options like Parallels and VMware, with compatibility not guaranteed, and some apps unable to run at all. See how CrossOver compares to other Mac Virtual Machines we have tested in: Best Virtual Machine for Mac. Our review is updated for 2026 to take account of the new version: CrossOver 26. CrossOver Performance At the moment, CrossOver is based on code that was originally written for Intel processors, so it relies on Apple’s Rosetta to run on Macs with Apple Silicon, but performance still seems to be pretty good, and CodeWeavers states that it is working on native support for Apple Silicon for the future. CrossOver works with a wide range of Windows software and apps, but many CrossOver users are dedicated Mac gamers, so much of CodeWeavers’ work is focused on getting it to work with popular Windows games. And, in fact, the Game Porting Kit that Apple provides to help games developers produce Mac versions of their games is based on open-source code from CodeWeavers – so these guys really know what they’re doing. There’s also a database on their web site that provides compatibility information and advice for running hundreds of Windows apps and games. CrossOver Usability CrossOver has always aimed to be more user-friendly than WINE, by allowing you to install Windows apps into ‘bottles’ – which are self-contained files that can be launched and run on your Mac without requiring a full copy of Windows. You can create lots of different bottles for different apps, and bottles can even be configured to provide compatibility with different versions of Windows. This is useful as it allows you to create bottles that are suitable for older games and software that might require a particular version of Windows in order to run properly. Even so, CrossOver can still be quite complicated at times, so version 22 introduced a new interface that was redesigned to be more Mac-like, and also to provide more help when installing many Windows apps and games. When you launch CrossOver you see the main Install window, which lists some popular Windows apps and games, such as The Witcher 3 and Diablo IV, and even productivity tools such as the Quicken accounting software for business users. There’s also a search tool that provides information on hundreds of other Windows apps, and an indication of how well they run with CrossOver. But, as we discovered, there are degrees of compatibility here, with some apps that run well, while others may run with problems – and some may simply not work with CrossOver at all. But, somewhat to my surprise, I was able to install and run a 20-year old copy of Microsoft Publisher from an old DVD with no trouble at all, and also Icewind Dale II, an old favourite of mine that doesn’t seem to be widely available these days. Latest CrossOver updates CrossOver continues to receive regular updates, many of which focus on improving support for specific Windows games. The most recent update came in February 2026: What’s new in CrossOver 26 CrossOver 26 was released in February 2026. Whilst there aren’t many major new features, this update does provide numerous technical updates that focus on improving performance for running Windows apps – and games in particular. Core engine update: As we’ve mentioned, CrossOver is based on the open-source WINE software, which allows Windows apps and games to run on macOS as well as other Linux-based operating systems. CrossOver 26 now adopts the latest Wine 11.0, which, according to the developers at CodeWeavers, introduces more than 6,000 technical improvements, and fixes hundreds of bugs. Gaming and graphics: Apple makes a contribution too, as its Game Porting Toolkit (GPT) – which uses open-source elements taken from both WINE and CrossOver – also includes a feature developed by Apple itself, called D3DMetal. This is designed to improve compatibility between games that use the Windows D3D graphics system and Apple’s own Metal graphics software, and CrossOver 26 now supports the latest version of D3DMetal 3.0, which should help to improve compatibility and graphics performance with many Windows games. Interface changes: There are also some interface updates in CrossOver 26 to help it work more smoothly with the Liquid Glass interface in macOS Tahoe. And, of course, there are some fixes for a number of popular games that may not have worked well with CrossOver in the past. These include recent, big-name titles such as Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, The Outer Worlds 2 and – right at the top of my own gaming wishlist – the multi-award-winning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. What was new in CrossOver 25 The March 2025 launch of CrossOver 25 was one of the biggest updates of recent years, with CrossOver promising to bring “next level gaming to the Mac”. Core engine update: Some of the new features in v25 were under-the-bonnet changes, such as adopting the latest version of the underlying WINE technology, which CodeWeavers claims includes thousands of programming updates to improve performance and compatibility. Gaming and graphics: This update also introduced a new graphics technology, called DXMT that, according to CodeWeavers, provides better performance for less powerful Mac models when running Windows games that use DX11 graphics. The update added improved compatibility with lots of big-name Windows games, allowing you to play games such as Path Of Exile 2, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Fallout 76 for the first time. And, along with Steam, CrossOver 25 now supports the Windows versions of the GoG and Epic game stores so that you can download games that you own from those stores. Installation process improvements: CodeWeavers also continues to further streamline the installation process for Windows games and apps for new users who may not have a lot of technical experience. As well as providing a list of popular games and other apps that work well with CrossOver, this new version now has the ability to connect to the compatibility database stored on the CodeWeavers website, and can automatically apply the best graphics and audio settings for a variety of different games. CrossOver Price That technical support means that CrossOver isn’t free, costing $74/£60 for a license that provides 12 months of technical support and updates, or you can pay $494/£414 for lifetime support. However, there’s a 14-day free trial available, so that you can see if it works with the Windows software and games that you want to run before buying (and there’s also a version of CrossOver available for Linux as well). Should you buy CodeWeavers CrossOver? The sheer effort that the CodeWeavers team puts into providing regular updates for CrossOver is impressive, and we’ve had good experiences using their tech support to get help running the Windows version of Steam on our ageing office iMac. Even so, CrossOver can still be rather complicated for new users, so it’s definitely worth downloading the trial version to see how well it works with your favourite Windows games and other Windows software.12:19 pmMeta Ray-Ban smart glasses send ‘sensitive’ videos to human data annotators
A new report says that video feeds from Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are sent for review by human data annotators in Kenya, and that the footage includes sensitive content that is supposed to be excluded. Whistleblowers says that the video seen by third-party contractors used by Meta includes everything from people having sex to bank cards … more…12:15 pmTapping may be ‘optional’ on the ‘touch-friendly’ MacBook Pro
Macworld If you’ve been following the developments of Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro with its OLED touchscreen, it’s easy to think that the worlds of iPads and MacBooks are on a collision course. Some of you have gone so far as to propose that this new laptop could run iPadOS, or future iPads could run macOS. But according to a recent report, those ideas are very far from the truth. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is quite conscious about preserving its iPad and MacBook markets, so much so that it will affect how the rumored touch interface will be implemented on the upcoming M6 MacBook Pro. Gurman refers to the MacBook’s UI as “touch-friendly” in that the touchscreen will simply be a third input device, along with the trackpad and keyboard. In other words, it sounds like Apple isn’t going out of its way to implement touch-based macOS features. Gurman explicitly says the device “will not feel like an iPad,” and “Touch will be completely optional.” Gurman previously reported that the touch UI will be more than a simple switch to allow for touch input. A new menu with touch-centric controls will appear in the area a user touches, and some items, such as menu bar icons, will appear larger when touching the screen to make selection easier. You’ll also be able to scroll and shrink/expand windows with finger gestures, he reports. The new laptops may also have support for Dynamic Island that works much as it does on the iPhone, showing alerts, task status, timers, app notifications, sports scores, and more. However, the Dynamic Island and the pill-shaped box that will replace the notch won’t have Face ID. So while the MacBook may seem like its looking more and more iPad-/iPhone-like, Apple has no plans to create a hybrid device, or to have one replace the other. If anything, Apple wants to continue thenarrative that the iPad and Mac work best as companions that complement each other.12:12 pmiPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17e comparison: Here’s the smarter pick
The iPhone 17 packs more premium features, but the 17e is hard to ignore. So, which one is the better pick? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:12 pmiPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17e comparison: Here’s the smarter pick
The iPhone 17 packs more premium features, but the 17e is hard to ignore. So, which one is the better pick? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:54 am'Palm Royale' cancelled after two seasons on Apple TV
Apple TV has reported cancelled its 1960s high society comedy drama "Palm Royale," starring Kristen Wiig."Palm Royale" has been cancelled by Apple TV — image credit: AppleFirst announced as part of Apple TV's production slate in 2024, "Palm Royale" went on to be nominated 35 times across awards such as the the Emmys and Critics' Choice, ultimately winning eight.Those winning awards, though, were across the craft and technical categories, rather than any for writing, acting, or directing. Star Kristen Wiig was nominated in the 2026 Actor Awards (formerly the SAG Awards), but lost out to the late Catherine O'Hara for Apple TV show "The Studio." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:30 amApple does cheap better than most companies do good
Macworld Welcome to… Experience Week.On a scale of one to “bubble bath with Bad Bunny”, how would you say you are enjoying the experience so far?As of this writing, the experience so far has consisted of just two new products announced via press release: the iPad Air and the iPhone 17e. It occurs to the Macalope that the week that Apple has announced its new cheap phone and is widely expected to also announce a new cheap iPad and its cheapest MacBook ever, it’s a good time to remind you of something it feels like a lot of people have forgotten:You don’t have to buy the best, most expensive Apple products. It’s okay to get the cheaper ones.Of course, some people can only afford the less expensive products, but tech has taken on such a role in our daily lives that having the best has become a matter of status and self-worth. It is not uncommon to hear tech podcasters focus solely on the iPhone Pro lineup because that’s what they have. Well, of course, they have that, they’re tech podcasters.But if a tech podcaster jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge, would you? (Use code BRIDGEJUMP for 15 percent off your fall!)The Macalope has a base model iPhone 17 and the next time he buys an iPhone, there’s a good chance it’ll be an iPhone [number]e. Looking at the 17e Apple announced on Monday, the only things he’d really miss if he switched are the Dynamic Island and always-on display (your mileage may certainly vary). The question is, will Apple continue to produce a cheaper iPhone in the spring when it moves the base lineup to shipping in that timeframe next year? As a long-time iPhone mini fan, if Apple gets wind the horny one likes a particular model, you can bet on the company canceling it soon.Okay, now time to do some math.No, you don’t! You sit down! You can go to Tosche Station and get some power converters after the math.Honestly, sometimes the Macalope doesn’t even know why he hired you to work on his moisture farm.The original iPhone started at $499 when it was released in 2007, which is equal to about $779 today. However, it’s fair to say that the original price was inflated because Apple reduced it by $200 just two months later and even refunded $100 to those of us who bought one early. So, if we say the original price was effectively $399, that comes out to $623 now, just $24 more than the iPhone 17e. (It’s worth noting that the SE line was consistently cheaper than the original iPhone in converted dollars.)When you consider that the higher-priced Pro line sells better than the base line and the e-line, people are spending vastly more for iPhones than they did 19 years ago. And that’s before Apple has shipped a foldable. Sure, we’re getting vastly more for our money, and Apple’s products are fairly well priced for premium products, but we’ve also just become inured to paying more for iPhones over the years. If you’d like to receive regular news and updates to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters, including The Macalope and Apple Breakfast, David Price’s weekly, bite-sized roundup of all the latest Apple news and rumors.Foundry While we don’t yet know what price point it will have, the low-cost MacBook, on the other hand, is likely to legitimately be the cheapest laptop Apple’s ever sold (at least directly and without an educational discount). It certainly won’t be the best Mac in terms of speed and features, but Macs have never held their value better thanks to Apple Silicon.We live in a time where tech companies are making decisions many feel are burlap-underwear-level uncomfortable while they are ramming technologies down our throats that most simply never asked for and do not want. Meanwhile, most Apple customers are already sending Tim Cook a monthly tithing for extra iCloud storage, an Apple TV subscription, and, the Macalope’s just looking at his list of Apple subscriptions here…Is that Bob Mansfield’s OnlyFans? Argh, why is the Macalope still paying for that?! He stopped doing it years ago!In an era when actual humans are getting laid off in the name of AI, it’s worth thinking about what you really need versus what you want. You don’t have to buy the best. Sometimes, good enough is better, and even Apple’s cheapest products are better than “good enough”.11:00 amEven Apple knows the new iPad Air is a worthless upgrade
Macworld If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s Apple’s copywriting team. Even when the general public is picking apart new features and laying on the criticism, Apple’s website has a knack for selling the mundane and making it exciting. Even something like relocating the camera can be an opportunity for a rhetorical flourish. But with the new M4 iPad Air, even Apple’s marketing team has nothing to go on. While the new “Just Landed” ad is pretty cool, it doesn’t actually highlight anything that you couldn’t already do with the old Air, and the one before that. If you don’t want to dive into the spec sheet, here’s what’s new: M4 chip 50 percent more RAM C1X modem N1 wireless chip Half of those (C1X and N1) are cost-cutting measures, and I’d have to guess the M4 chip is cheaper to manufacture than the M3 at this point. The extra RAM is the only thing that’s actually of value, but since there isn’t a single iPad Air user who would be able to tell the difference between 8GB of RAM and 12GB of RAM, I have to assume there’s some financial reason for that too. It’s such an unimportant upgrade that Apple has barely updated its iPad Air website. When you go to Apple’s homepage, you’ll see a prominent slot for the new iPad Air “supercharged by M4,” but if the image looks familiar, that’s because it’s the same one they used for the M3 Air. Click into the site, and you might experience déjà vu. Just take a look at how similar it is to the M3 site: Apple’s iPad Air website: M3 (left); M4 (right) Apple’s iPad Air website: M3 (left); M4 (right) Apple’s iPad Air website: M3 (left); M4 (right) Apple’s iPad Air website: M3 (left); M4 (right) Apple’s iPad Air website: M3 (left); M4 (right) What’s more, the M3 model didn’t offer much over the M2 that it replaced. But at least Apple cared enough to update its website properly.11:00 amApple @ Work Podcast: 2 steps forward with cyber security using local AI
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Christophe Frene from Dashlane joins the show to talk about the company’s new AI powered tool to detect browser based scams. more…10:28 amSMS Delivery Delays From Twilio to Tune Talk Malaysia
Mar 3, 02:28 PSTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays from Twilio to Tune Talk network subscribers in Malaysia. Our team is actively investigating this issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.09:17 amPerformance degradation in Paris, France
Mar 3, 09:17 UTCInvestigating - Some users in Paris, France may experience increased latency or timeouts.09:15 amWhich magnetic wireless speed is my iPhone? Wireless charging speeds compared
Macworld Not having to find the right cable or carry one around with you makes wireless charging a convenient way of charging your mobile devices—iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and many third-party gadgets. There are multiple wireless charging standards and technologies. Here we will explain the major ones—Qi, MagSafe, Qi2 and the latest Qi2 25W. Knowing which is which will help you to make your charging life more efficient. Here we look at Qi2 vs MagSafe and Qi2 25W vs Qi2 and Apple’s updated 2024 version of MagSafe. Which is best for your model of iPhone? It’s a litle more nuanced, but in general, iPhones 16 and 17 should now charge wirelessly at up to 25W with supporting certified Qi 2.2 chargers. Older iPhones are limited to the 15W maximum if they support certified Apple MagSafe or Qi2. Chargers that are merely “MagSafe Compatible” are usually limited to 7.5W wireless charging. Note that the iPhone Air is limited to 20W wireless, the 16e to 7.5W and 17e to 15W. iPhone wireless charging speeds in brief: iPhone 8-11 series and 16e: Qi 7.5W. 0-50% in around 90 minutes. iPhone 12-15 series and 17e: MagSafe 15W and Qi2 15W. 0-50% in around 45 minutes. iPhone Air: 20W Qi2. 0-50% in around 40 minutes. iPhone 16 and 16 Pro: MagSafe 22W and Qi2.2 22W. 0-50% in around 35 minutes. iPhone 16 Plus, 16 Pro Max, 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max: MagSafe 25W and Qi2.2 25W. 0-50% in around 30 minutes. Don’t worry too much about the difference between 22W and 25W—the charging time difference will be marginal given environmental conditions such as room temperature will also make an impact. How does wireless charging work? Wireless charging uses electromagnetic induction to power your devices. The charging pad and your phone both include copper wire coils. Plug the pad into a power source and the charger’s coil generates a magnetic field. When you place your phone onto the charging pad, the phone’s coil converts that magnetic field into an electric current, thus charging the phone. Apple pioneered improved magnetic connection between charger and phone with MagSafe, and it’s mainly the tighter magnetic fit that drives faster and faster wireless charging. What is Qi2? Qi2, supported by the iPhone 15, 16 and 17 families (except 16e) at launch and the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 as of iOS 17.2, speeds up wireless charging from 7.5W to 15W and makes chargers cheaper as well as more efficient. It is very like MagSafe, which is unsurprising as Apple allowed the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) to use MagSafe as the basis of Qi2. In short, Qi2 brings the magnetic benefits of MagSafe, but also make third-party iPhone chargers faster and potentially cheaper. Manufacturers are more likely to create new products when the market is larger (iPhone and Android) and costs should come down, too. In September 2024, however, Apple announced that the new version of its iPhone MagSafe Charger can wirelessly charge the iPhone 16 series at 22-25W. Older iPhones can use this charger but at a 15W maximum as before. Qi2 took its time catching up, but it has now: keep reading. We have tested Qi2 chargers vs chargers certified as MagSafe by Apple, and can confirm that 15W Qi2 charges supporting devices at an equivalent speed to 15W MagSafe, and much faster than merely MagSafe-compatible 7.5W chargers. More details of our wireless charging speed tests below. Belkin first announced two Qi2 magnetic wireless charging devices in September 2023.Belkin What is Qi2 25W? The latest Qi2 25W standard (officially Qi 2.2) matches Apple’s 25W wireless charging speed. We have tested 25W chargers, including the Belkin 25W UltraCharge Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Dock, Ugreen MagFlow Power Bank, 25W Baseus PicoGo AM52 Power Bank and ESR’s 25W CryoBoost 3-in-1 Charging Station among others. Samsung waited until its Galaxy S26 Ultra to jump on the fast magnetic wireless charging bandwagon with Qi2 25W, and Google was first out of the Android blocks with Qi2 25W compatibility with its Pixel 10 Pro XL. The lesser Google Pixel 10 Pro is pegged back at 15W Qi2. Google calls its version of Qi2 “PixelSnap”. Wireless charging from Qi to Qi2.2 First, let’s look at the original Qi, which all iPhones post iPhone 8 support. Foundry What is Qi wireless charging? Qi is a Chinese word that means “energy flow”. Pronounced “chee”, Qi is the basic and most popular wireless charging standard, launched in 2008 but not seen on an iPhone until 2017’s iPhone 8. Note that plain Qi2 has little magnetic connection between phone and charger so is less efficient at transferring power as more is wasted depending on the placement of the phone on the charger. Better magnetic attachment and therefore faster charging arrived with MagSafe and Qi2. Apple continues to support the Qi wireless charging standard with its most recent iPhones—and the iPhone 13 and later models are compatible with Qi2, more on which later. This means that iPhones from the iPhone 8 onwards can be placed on a Qi-compatible charger to start charging without a cable. (Of course, the Qi charging pad or stand itself has to be connected via a cable to a power charger.) While wireless charging means less wear and tear to your devices, it is not as efficient as charging via a cable (wired charging) as some of the energy is lost between the charging pad and the device placed on it. Qi users will know that you have to ensure your device is placed in exactly the right alignment for fast wireless charging to take place. Place the iPhone on the pad incorrectly and you end up either charging much more slowly or not at all. Many of us have dropped a phone on a Qi charger only to find out later that it wasn’t in the right place and so annoyingly never started charging—a problem largely solved by Apple’s MagSafe. While Qi’s maximum wireless charge is 15W, Apple’s iPhone supports only 7.5W via Qi. Which iPhones use Qi? Qi charging is built into the iPhone 8, X, XR, XS, SE, 11, 12, 13, and 14 families. The iPhone 15/16/17 work with Qi but are rated as Qi2; see later. The outlier is the curious iPhone 16e that goes all the way back to plain old Qi. Foundry What is MagSafe wireless charging? Apple’s magnetic MagSafe iPhones contain a ring of magnets built around its Qi charging coil. As a result, you can magnetically clamp charging accessories onto the iPhone. In fact, you can magnetically attach non-charging accessories, such as wallets and mounts, too. MagSafe—from 2020’s iPhone 12 on—makes missing the charging pad’s coils much less likely with its ring of magnets quickly finding the charging alignment sweet spot—on a compatible charger—so you will always connect and less energy is wasted. Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) technology uses magnets to perfectly align the coils of the wireless charging transmitter and receiver before transferring power. iPhones can work with wireless chargers that are either MagSafe certified by Apple (“made for MagSafe”) or are compatible with MagSafe—plus less sophisticated Qi chargers. Certified MagSafe chargers can supply up to 25W to the iPhone, while merely MagSafe compatible chargers are limited to 7.5W, but compatible chargers are usually cheaper. That 25W charging speed is currently limited to the iPhone 16 and 17 ranges and Apple’s own MagSafe Charger. iPhones 12/13/14/15 max out at 15W using MagSafe. The iPhone Air won’t charge faster than 20W wirelessly. In fact, the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro are pegged back at 22W, while the larger 16 Plus and 16 Pro Max support the while 25W. The 16e is out of the picture at just 7.5W and the 17e makes it to 15W. (Note that the iPhone 12 mini only charges at 12W with MagSafe.) We have tested the best MagSafe chargers for iPhones and the best MagSafe power banks for iPhones. This reviews roundup now also includes Qi2 chargers as they arrive to market. Some thicker cases get in the way of MagSafe wireless charging so make sure your iPhone’s case is MagSafe compatible—see our roundup of the best iPhone 15 Cases, best iPhone 16 cases and best iPhone 17 cases. Wireless charging is great, but it’s not as fast as wired charging. For truly fast iPhone charging, use a cable connected to at least a 20W USB-C charger. For the iPhone 15, 16 and 17 that means a USB-C to USB-C cable; for older iPhones you’ll need a USB-C to Lightning cable. A USB-A to Lightning cable won’t offer iPhone fast charging. Click here for more iPhone fast-charging tips. Somewhat confusingly, MagSafe is also the name for Apple’s wired-charging standard for its MacBooks—connecting the charging cable to the MacBook’s MagSafe port via magnets, meaning it is not only easy to connect but, if accidentally disconnected, it pops out rather than dragging your laptop to the floor. This version of MagSafe is magnetic and safe and has a charging connection for MacBooks but is not wireless. We explain the difference between MagSafe on Mac and MagSafe on iPhones in our Complete guide to Apple MagSafe: What is MagSafe? Which iPhones use MagSafe? MagSafe wireless charging is built into the iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 families, with the exception of the 16e. Foundry What is Qi2 wireless charging? Qi2 (“chee too”) is the latest version of the Qi “energy flow” wireless charging standard. Famed for its “Not Invented Here” strategy, Apple can be quite precious about adopting other technical standards. It has a long history of rejecting any idea that didn’t originate within Apple itself. However, thankfully Apple has cooperated with the creation of Qi2 to the extent that in effect it gave the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) MagSafe to use as the basis for Qi2’s Magnetic Power Profile that defines how the new generation Qi works. Apple is a WPC “steering member” and chair of the board of directors. So what is Qi2 and why is it so great? Think of Qi2 as not just MagSafe for Android, but MagSafe benefits for all compatible wireless charging products. Qi2 will mean chargers won’t have to be certified by Apple to support 15W charging. They should, however, meet the technical demands of the WPC. In short, a Qi2 charger will deliver twice as fast charging as MagSafe-compatible chargers. As MagSafe certification costs manufacturers a fee to Apple, removing this should result in cheaper chargers that match Apple-certified chargers in terms of speed. Which iPhones use Qi2? Qi2 wireless charging is built into the iPhone 15, 16 and 17 families (except 16e). As of iOS 17.2, Apple brought the technology to all iPhone 13 and 14 models as well. While Apple hasn’t stated that Qi2 support will reach the iPhone 12, the first iPhone to support MagSafe, Macworld readers have contacted us to say that Qi2 does indeed work with the iPhone 12 following the release of iOS 17.4. Tested with the Belkin BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Pad with Qi2, an iPhone 12 charged up to 15W with the on-screen animation also displayed. Simon Jary / Foundry What is Qi2 25W wireless charging? Qi2 25W is the latest version of the Qi “energy flow” wireless charging standard. It started rolling out in wireless charging products from the mid-2025 and is now seen in many new wireless charging products. So what is Qi2 25W and why is it so great? Qi2 25W means chargers can support up to 25W wireless charging. They have to meet the technical demands of the WPC. In short, a Qi2 25W charger will deliver 10W more power than Qi2 and 3.3 times as fast charging as MagSafe-compatible chargers. The use of a Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) provides better alignment but also reduces magnetic field leakage caused by misalignment. This minimizes the build-up of heat and ensures optimal charging efficiency. A ±0.5mm magnetic alignment precision improves charging efficiency by “up to 40%”, according to manufacturer Baseus. Qi2 25W products also feature next-generation thermal regulation with stricter 40°C surface limits and enhanced coil layouts. This ensures that less energy is wasted and provides 15% better charging efficiency—even in motion or with slight misalignment. Which iPhones use Qi2 25W? Qi2 25W wireless charging will work with the iPhone 16 family and later (except the 16e and 17e). The iPhone Air supports Qi2 25W but only up to 20W, which is likely caused by the super-thin phone’s thermal management. The iPhone 16 and 16 Pro can make it to only 22W according to Apple, For Qi2 25W to work at full 25W supporting iPhones must have installed at least iOS 26 or later. Which is best MagSafe, Qi2 or Qi2 25W? First, MagSafe, Qi2 and Qi2 25W are all better than plain Qi. Owing in large part to their magnetic connection, they are more efficient and definitely offer faster wireless charging than Qi. For all extents and purposes, Qi2 looks pretty identical to MagSafe so iPhone 13/14/15 users can choose between MagSafe or Qi2 without fear. iPhone 16 and 17 owners, however, should look to MagSafe or Qi2 25W, as Apple’s own MagSafe Charger and soon Qi2 25W chargers can reach charging speeds of up to 25W when paired with the latest range of iPhones. The fact that the iPhone 12 isn’t certified as Qi2 compatible demonstrates that Qi2 and MagSafe are not identical. All should clamp chargers magnetically to the iPhone in the same way and allow for between 15W and 25W wireless charging. Will Qi2 chargers work with MagSafe? Although technically very similar, Apple is likely to still require MagSafe certification for non-Qi2 products to reach 15W wireless charging. Both the charger and the device must be certified for Qi2 for it to work at 15W, in the same way as MagSafe. However, it is likely that future MagSafe-certified products will also be certified for Qi2, and post iOS 17.2 all iPhones 13/14/15/16/17 will work natively with Qi2 chargers. For consumers it’s a win-win as Qi2 and Qi2 25W means faster wireless charging will be brought to more devices and people. For product marketers it may be a bit of a labelling nightmare until all the chargeable devices catch up with the technology: expect MagSafe Compatible (7.5W), MagSafe (15W or 25W), Qi2 15W (15W) and Qi2 25W (25W). Is Qi2 as fast at wireless charging as MagSafe? As the Wireless Power Consortium used Apple technology to build the Qi2 specification, it is true that Qi2 matches MagSafe for speed. Both can charge at up to 15W and use the largely same magnetic attachment tech. Note the 25W charging potential of the Apple MagSafe Charger and iPhone 16/17, plus the same charging speed from Qi2 25W. The first Qi2 charger we tested and reviewed at Macworld was the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station. We tested its Qi2 wireless charging speed by charging an iPhone 15 Pro all the way to a 100% full charge, and taking timings at 30%, 50% and 80%. We did the same using a Apple’s own MagSafe Charger and also via a straight wired USB-C connection. The fastest way to charge an iPhone is via a wired connection: USB-C to Lightning for iPhones older than the iPhone 15, and USB-C to USB-C for the iPhone 15 and later. The average wired-charging time in our tests was 25 minutes to 50%, 55 minutes to 80% and 70 minutes to 100%. Our wireless charging tests for officially Apple-certified MagSafe chargers (using Apple’s own Wireless Charger) and for Qi2 magnetic wireless charging (using the Anker MagGo) had remarkably similar timings. There was some variance either way but also small differences using the same charger so we are confident that using these two magentic wireless charging technologies came up with the same basic results on average: 45 minutes to 50%, 90 minutes to 80% and 115 minutes to 100%. In summary, then, MagSafe and Qi2 charging at 15W results in the same times and so can be considered equal—except for the 25W MagSafe potential of the iPhone 16/17–and the same from Qi2 25W now it is released. And, again as expected, merely MagSafe-compatible chargers took twice as long as the 15W chargers: 45 minutes to 30%, and 90 minutes to 50%. Our tests demonstate that Qi2 25W will charges an iPhone 16 Pro from 0–50% in just over 30 minutes—manufacturers often claim 25 minutes but that is under clinical conditions. In Macworld’s real-world tests 32-34 minutes is the average. In comparison, a Qi2 15W charger generally takes about 45 minutes to reach the same level—this would work out as the 25W option being around 45% faster than the 15W chargers. Wireless charging depends on many factors, such as device settings, usage during charging, and ambient temperature. Don’t concern yourself greatly about the 22W limit of the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro. The 3% difference between that and 25W is marginal. Why does phone charging speed slow down as the battery gets fuller? Batteries charge slower the fuller they get, especially in the last 10–20% of charging. The fuller the battery is, the slower it absorbs energy. To start with, a Lithium-Ion battery accepts whatever current it can, but as the battery gets closer to being full it accepts less current, and so the power being transferred tapers off. Imagine you were filling up a glass with water. You can start with the faucet or tap at full blast, but as the glass gets fuller, you have to slow the flow down to avoid the water spilling over, until eventually just a trickle of water goes in as you try to get it right up to the brim. If the battery didn’t charge this way and instead filled up at full blast till reaching 100%, it would get very hot and you’d risk damaging it to the point it might explode! Slowing down the charge when the battery is getting closer to full also increases the number of charge cycles a battery can go through before it permanently loses capacity. Taking advantage of this, if you need to charge quickly, stop at 80%, use the device for a while and then top back up to 80% before the charging speed starts to slow. 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