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- 03:02 pmM5 Pro MacBook Pro just hit its lowest price yet: Save over $210
Macworld Apple MacBook Pro View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); If you were waiting for the right price to get your hands on a new MacBook Pro, the deal you want has arrived. Amazon has slashed the price of the M5 Pro MacBook Pro to $1,986.50, a savings of $213, and the best price we’ve ever seen. This laptop was built for professionals, creatives, and tech enthusiasts who want it all because the laptop can literally do it all. The M5 Pro chip is absolutely insanely powerful, while the 24GB of unified memory will help deliver the speed you absolutely need to complete complex tasks in a blink. This particular model also comes with a 1TB SSD, so you have plenty of storage space for all those files you need to keep safe. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display delivers crisp images with vivid colors and deep contrast for the best results. And did I mention the laptop comes with all-day battery life? Because it will absolutely keep you working for long hours without worrying about reaching for a plug. So go upgrade your professional setup with this reliable and powerful MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip while it’s still on sale for its best price yet.02:58 pmTim Cook explains iPhone 17’s success, 99% customer satisfaction
Another huge quarter for Apple came with across-the-board strong performance, but the iPhone 17 family was a big part of the company’s earnings. Here’s why Tim Cook says the iPhone 17 is performing so well, based on customer feedback. more…02:53 pmWhat the analysts said about Apple's record-breaking second quarter
Apple delivered a strong March quarter on April 30 driven by iPhone demand, a rebound in China, and resilient margins, but analysts say the results still don't answer what will drive the company's next phase of growth.Apple posts quarterly resultsThe company's fiscal second-quarter results, reported April 30, beat Wall Street expectations on revenue, profit, and guidance, with strong iPhone demand driving the upside. The quarter confirms solid execution but doesn't change Apple's long-term growth story.Revenue reached about $111.2 billion with earnings per share of $2.01, beating estimates and continuing a pattern of outperformance. Upside came from iPhone demand, stronger performance in China, and resilient margins supported by Services. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:43 pmEnrollment issue
Hi, last Saturday I tried enrolling to the developer program, paid the fee and even provided an ID. After that I didn't hear anything so I foolishly tried to pay the fee again and realized I made a mistake. Opened two tickets one for the enrollment and the other for a refund but not response. […]02:38 pmCelebrate World Password Day by getting to grips with the Apple Passwords app
The Apple Passwords app makes it easier than ever to save login details for your apps, switch to passkeys, create shared groups and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:35 pmMacBook Neo starts May with delivery dates stretching to month’s end
May has arrived, so let’s check in with MacBook Neo inventory for the new month. In April, Apple sold through its online inventory for the month after just 15 days. For May, Apple is starting out the month with MacBook Neo shipping estimates ranging from May 18 to May 26. more…02:34 pmiPhone Air's Poor Sales Spook Rivals Into Ditching Ultra-Thin Phone Plans
A Weibo leaker today suggested that Apple's iPhone Air 2 may be the only next-generation ultra-thin flagship smartphone from a major brand, after the original model's poor sales performance appears to have led competing manufacturers to abandon plans for their own follow-up products. The leaker known as "Digital Chat Station" today posted on Weibo, claiming that the iPhone Air barely surpassed 700,000 unit activations even after multiple rounds of price reductions. The post also noted that an unspecified domestic Chinese ultra-thin device managed only 50,000 activations, and that the rival's planned follow-up now looks "highly precarious" and is in all likelihood going to be scrapped. The leaker concluded that the iPhone Air 2 may end up as the sole ultra-thin flagship of the next generation. The iPhone Air has struggled commercially since its September 2025 launch. A KeyBanc Capital Markets survey found "virtually no demand" for the device, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that suppliers had been asked to cut capacity by more than 80% between launch and early 2026, and the iPhone Air is now widely believed to be entirely out of production. The device's poor reception has reverberated across the industry. Xiaomi reportedly planned a "true Air model" to rival Apple's offering, while Vivo targeted thinness within its mid-range S series. Both companies are said to have halted related projects. Samsung similarly cancelled the Galaxy S26 Edge after the Galaxy S25 Edge sold poorly. Despite all of this, a separate leaker claimed last month that Apple will push ahead with at least two generations of the device regardless of sales performance. Reports are now aligned around a spring 2027 launch, with the delay attributed both to poor sales of the original and to Apple's new split launch strategy, which moves the standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 to a spring window while reserving fall 2026 for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone. Reports from Nikkei Asia, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, and The Information all point to an early 2027 release. Apple is said to be significantly revising the iPhone Air 2 to address the main criticisms of the original. The Information reported that Apple is considering adding a second rear camera, likely an Ultra Wide lens to complement the existing 48-megapixel Fusion camera, along with lower pricing. Other rumored changes include reduced weight, vapor chamber cooling, and increased battery capacity. Apple is believed to have requested an ultra-thin Face ID module from suppliers to free up internal space for the additional camera. According to The Elec, Apple also plans to bring a thinner, brighter Samsung OLED technology called CoE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) to the iPhone Air 2, after debuting it first on the foldable iPhone.Related Roundup: iPhone AirTag: Digital Chat StationBuyer's Guide: iPhone Air (Buy Now)This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:34 pmSo this affect Flutter iOS apps?
I am a Flutter developer and in most of my apps I am using Firebase. Does this affect me? submitted by /u/Coderas_AH [link] [comments]02:32 pmTim Cook's remarks strongly suggest that there are no new Macs or iPads before September | AppleInsiderTim Cook's remarks strongly suggest that there are no new Macs or iPads before September
Apple's earnings call revealed a few things that make it easy to see what products we can and can't expect between now and September. The "not coming" list is much longer than the "is probably coming" one.Apple's base iPad won't get an upgrade until later in 2026The Mac is supply-constrained, the iPad isn't being updated, and iPhones don't release again until the fall. So, there's not much left that could arrive in the intervening months.The Mac mini, Mac Studio, and iMac are all awaiting their M5 upgrades, but Apple's supply chain is already backed up quite a bit. You can't purchase an M4 Mac mini if you wanted to. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:30 pmTim Cook’s advice to incoming CEO John Ternus: Keep users as Apple’s North Star
During Apple’s latest earnings call, outgoing CEO Tim Cook shared the key advice he gave to John Ternus, who will step into the role of… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:13 pmApple just strongly hinted that one rumored product isn’t launching soon
Apple reported a hugely successful quarter yesterday, and while giving guidance for the next quarter, the company strongly implied that one specific new product is unlikely to launch very soon. more…02:10 pmApple may take “several months” to catch up to Mac mini and Studio demand
Chip shortages and demand from AI enthusiasts are both playing a part.01:59 pmFortnite returns to iPhone in Japan with Epic Games Store launch, still unavailable on Mac | 9 to 5 MacFortnite returns to iPhone in Japan with Epic Games Store launch, still unavailable on Mac
Epic Games has launched its Star Wars-themed Fortnite update for May, and the release comes with the arrival of Fortnite on the iPhone in Japan. Fortnite returned to the iPhone and iPad in the US this month a year ago. Next, Epic Games is targeting iOS availability in another region soon. Meanwhile, Fortnite’s return to the Mac doesn’t sound too promising. more…01:56 pmBest MacBook for students: Which Mac should you buy for school or university?
Macworld Thinking of buying a Mac or MacBook for school, college or university? Choosing the right one in 2026 isn’t as simple as picking the cheapest model. Apple’s lineup now includes everything from the low-cost MacBook Neo to lightweight MacBooks, powerful Pro machines, and even desktop Macs—all with different strengths depending on your course, workload, and budget. Whether you’re writing essays, coding, editing video, or just need a reliable laptop for lectures, the best choice depends on how you plan to use it. In this guide, we break down the best Mac for every type of student – from budget buyers to creative pros – compare the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and explore whether a desktop Mac might actually be a smarter option for some. We’ll also help you choose based on your subject and budget, and show you how to save money. Students can take advantage of Apple’s Education Store discounts, but it’s worth checking resellers too, where you may find even better deals. What is the best Mac for students? We’ve picked out the best Macs for students right now, including the MacBook Neo, the latest MacBook Air and Pro models, and even desktop alternatives like the Mac mini. Here are our top recommendations based on price, performance and what most students actually need. 1. MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 2025) – Best MacBook for Most Students Pros Lightweight and portable Silent fanless design Strong all-around performance Cons Higher starting price No active cooling Less Pro-level features Price When Reviewed: From $1,099 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $949.99 View Deal $999 View Deal $999 View Deal $1022 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The MacBook Air is the ideal laptop for most students, offering an excellent balance of portability, battery life, and performance. With the introduction of the M5 chip in early 2026, it further strengthens its position as a dependable everyday “workhorse” for academic and light creative use. You might assume the MacBook Air is significantly less powerful than the MacBook Pro, but that’s not entirely the case. The entry-level MacBook Pro uses the same M5 chip, meaning day-to-day performance is very similar. The Pro does offer additional advantages, such as improved cooling, more ports and a higher-end display, which we’ll explore in more detail below. Why the MacBook Air is a good choice for students The MacBook Air’s biggest advantage is its lightweight, fanless design. It’s easy to carry between classes and operates completely silently – ideal for lectures, libraries, and study spaces. Combined with all-day battery life, it’s well-suited to students who spend long hours away from power outlets. MacBook Air offers the following benefits: Portability: The 13-inch model weighs under 3 pounds (1.24 kg), making it easy to carry all day. Silent operation: The fanless design means no noise, even under moderate workloads. Battery life: Up to 18 hours battery life means students can often leave the charger at home and the MacBook Air can last for the while working day. Which students is the MacBook Air best for? The MacBook Air is the mainstream choice for students who want a reliable, versatile laptop without the cost or weight of a Pro model. It’s ideal for: General students: Writing, research, lectures, and productivity apps (Office, Google Workspace). Mobile users: Those constantly moving between classes, libraries, and cafés. Creative students: The 15-inch model is a good fit for light design, editing, or multitasking where Pro-level power isn’t required. Budget-conscious buyers: M5 starts at $1,099 ($999 education), while older models (M4) often offer excellent value on sale. MacBook Air performance for student workloads While the MacBook Pro is designed for sustained, high-end professional workloads, the MacBook Air delivers more than enough performance for the majority of students, including: Everyday tasks: Smooth handling of web browsing (even with many tabs), document work, and streaming. Creative work: The M5 chip adds improved graphics performance, including enhanced shader cores and ray tracing, making it capable of light video editing and 3D work. MacBook Air specs Processor (CPU/GPU): The M5 chip features a 10-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU. Memory (RAM): As of late 2024, Apple began shipping all models with a minimum of 16GB of RAM. For students looking at older or refurbished models, experts recommend a minimum of 16GB to ensure longevity and smooth multitasking. 13-inch or 15-inch Display: Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness and strong color accuracy – great for both study and creative use. Storage (SSD): The base storage for the M5 model has doubled to 512GB. This is particularly beneficial for students who need to store large project files, though those on a budget can still find older 256GB models sufficient if paired with cloud storage. MacBook Air tradeoffs Choosing the Air over the MacBook Pro or the budget-friendly MacBook Neo involves several specific tradeoffs regarding sustained power, display technology, and port selection. Performance and Thermal Management: The most significant technical tradeoff is the Air’s fanless design. While this makes the laptop completely silent, it limits performance during long, intensive tasks. Refresh Rate: The Air is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, missing the 120Hz ProMotion technology found on the Pro. Brightness and HDR: It lacks the HDR capabilities and extreme brightness levels of the Liquid Retina XDR displays. Audio: The 13-inch Air uses a four-speaker system, whereas the 15-inch Air and MacBook Pro models offer superior six-speaker systems with force-canceling woofers. Connectivity and Ports: MacBook Air is designed for portability, which results in a more limited selection of physical ports compared to the Pro. How much can students save on the 13-inch MacBook Air, M5? MSRP: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,799 / CA$1,499 Student: $999 / £999 / AU$1,639 / CA$1,359 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$160 / CA$140 You’ll also see the best prices right now in the block above, which may be even better than Apple’s education pricing. Read our full Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 2026) review 2. Apple MacBook Neo – Best Budget MacBook Pros Low starting price Premium metal build Solid everyday performance Cons Limited to 8GB RAM Fewer ports, no Thunderbolt Weaker display quality Price When Reviewed: $599 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $589.99 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599.99 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop, launched in March 2026 to target the education market. While the MacBook Air remains the mainstream choice for students, the Neo is designed to compete directly with Chromebooks and low-cost Windows laptops – bringing the macOS experience to a much lower price point. Why the MacBook Neo is a good choice for students The MacBook Neo’s biggest advantage is value. It delivers a premium-feeling Mac experience at a significantly lower cost, making it especially appealing to students on a tight budget. MacBook Neo offers the following benefits: Affordability: Starts at $599 ($499 education), making it the most accessible Mac ever. Performance: Powered by the A18 Pro chip, offering fast single-core performance for everyday tasks. Build quality: All-aluminum design that feels closer to a MacBook Air than typical budget laptops. Battery life: Up to 16 hours – enough for a full school day. Display & camera: 13-inch Liquid Retina display (500 nits) and 1080p webcam for calls and classes. Apple ecosystem: Seamless integration with iPhone features like iPhone Mirroring, Universal Clipboard, and iCloud. Design: Available in multiple colors, including silver, indigo, blush, and citrus. Which students is the MacBook Neo best for? The MacBook Neo is ideal for students who want a reliable, well-built laptop for everyday use without paying for higher-end performance. It’s ideal for: K–12 and first-time users: A great entry-level device for schoolwork and general productivity. Budget-conscious college students: A strong option for those who want macOS at a lower price. Casual creative learners: Suitable for beginners exploring tools like Adobe apps without heavy workloads. Apple ecosystem users: Best for students who already use an iPhone or other Apple devices. The MacBook Neo is best suited for students with simple, everyday computing needs. For more demanding workflows – such as advanced video editing, 3D work, or software development – the MacBook Air (M5) or MacBook Pro models remain better choices. MacBook Neo performance for student workloads The MacBook Neo is optimized for typical student use and handles everyday tasks with ease, including: Everyday tasks: Smooth performance for web browsing, email, documents, and streaming. Light creative work: Capable of basic photo and video editing (including 1080p and light 4K), though not designed for sustained professional workloads. MacBook Neo specs As a low-priced device so the specs are basic, but should be enough to handle the “day-to-day stuff” essential for schoolwork, such as writing papers, browsing, and streaming. Processor: An A18 Pro or A19 Pro chip (depending on the specific model year), which provides excellent single-core performance for a smooth operating system feel. Memory: 8GB of unified memory, which is the maximum available for this model. Storage: Options for a 256GB or 512GB SSD. Battery Life: Up to 16 hours of video playback, which comfortably covers a full school day. MacBook Neo tradeoffs To reach its lower price, the MacBook Neo makes several compromises compared to the Air and Pro models, so there are some trade-offs to consider: Memory: 8GB RAM only, with no upgrade option. Ports: Two USB-C ports, no Thunderbolt; one limited to USB 2.0 speeds. Display limitations: Lacks P3 wide color and True Tone, making it less ideal for color-critical work. Features: No MagSafe, no keyboard backlight, and no Touch ID on the base model. External display support: Limited to a single external monitor. How much can students save on the MacBook Neo? MSRP: $599 / £599 / AU$899 / CA$799 Student: $499 / £499 / AU$749 / CA$679 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$50 / CA$20 You’ll also see the best prices right now in the block above, which may be even better than Apple’s education pricing. Read our full Apple MacBook Neo review 3. Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 2025) – Best MacBook for Student Power Users Pros Exceptional sustained performance Best-in-class display quality Wide port selection Cons Expensive for most students Heavier and less portable Overkill for basic tasks Price When Reviewed: $1,599 (Discontinued) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $999 View Deal $1349 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket While the MacBook Air is the best choice for most students, the MacBook Pro is designed for those who need sustained performance, a superior display, and more advanced features. It’s the top option for students working with demanding software or intensive workloads. Why the MacBook Pro is a good choice for students The MacBook Pro’s biggest advantage is sustained performance. With active cooling and more powerful chip options, it’s built to handle heavy workloads without slowing down. Key benefits of the MacBook Pro include: Performance: M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips deliver exceptional power for intensive tasks. Display: Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion (up to 120Hz) and up to 1,600 nits HDR brightness. Battery life: Up to 24 hours—enough for a full day and late-night work sessions. Ports: Includes HDMI, SDXC card slot, and MagSafe – no adapters needed for many tasks. Cooling system: Active cooling allows sustained performance under heavy loads. Camera & audio: 12MP Center Stage camera and high-quality six-speaker system for calls and media. Which students is the MacBook Pro best for? The MacBook Pro is ideal for students whose coursework or projects require high performance and professional-grade tools. Creative majors: 4K video editing, advanced photo work, and 3D animation. Computer science & engineering: Compiling large codebases, simulations, and development workflows. Data science & research: Handling large datasets and compute-heavy tasks. Advanced users: Students running intensive apps, multitasking heavily, or working on complex projects. For most students needing Pro-level performance, the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro offers the best balance of power and portability. Those in more demanding fields may benefit from M5 Pro or M5 Max configurations. Performance for student workloads The MacBook Pro is built to maintain high performance over long periods, making it ideal for demanding academic tasks. Sustained performance: Active cooling prevents slowdowns during long rendering or compile sessions. Advanced display: ProMotion (up to 120Hz) and higher brightness improve visual work and outdoor use. Battery life: Up to 24 hours, covering full days plus extended study sessions. Connectivity: Built-in HDMI and SDXC make it easy to connect displays or transfer files without dongles. MacBook Pro specs The current lineup is powered by the M5 family of chips, offering a wide range of performance options: Processor options: M5: 10-core CPU/GPU for general and light creative tasks; M5 Pro: Up to 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU for advanced workloads; M5 Max: Up to 40-core GPU for extreme tasks like 3D, AI, and high-end production. Memory: Starts at 16GB unified memory. Configurable up to 128GB for professional workflows. Storage: Starts at 1TB (M5/M5 Pro). Up to 2TB and beyond on higher-end models. Display: 14-inch or 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR. ProMotion up to 120Hz and up to 1,600 nits HDR brightness Ports & connectivity: HDMI, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3. Thunderbolt 4 (M5) or Thunderbolt 5 (M5 Pro/Max) Battery life: Up to 24 hours, among the longest in any laptop. MacBook Pro trade-offs While powerful, the MacBook Pro comes with a few downsides compared to the Air: Price: Significantly more expensive than Air and Neo models. Weight: Heavier and less portable, especially the 16-inch model. Overkill for most students: Many users won’t need this level of performance. Less silent: Active cooling means occasional fan noise under load. How much can students save on the 14-inch MacBook Pro, M5? MSRP: $1,699 / £1,699 / AU$2,699 / CA$2,399 Student: $1,599 / £1,599 / AU$2,539 / CA$2,259 Students save: $100 / £100 / AU$160 / CA$140 4. Apple Mac mini (M4, 2024) – Best Desktop Option for Students Pros Excellent performance for price Most affordable Mac option Supports multiple displays Cons Not portable at all Requires separate accessories Upgrade costs add up Price When Reviewed: $599 | $799 | $999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $599 View Deal $799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Mac mini is a strong option for students who prioritize performance and value over portability. While laptops are the default for university life, the Mac mini offers a powerful, lower-cost entry into the macOS ecosystem for those who primarily work at a desk. Students who need mobility for lectures can pair a Mac mini with an iPad or another device for note-taking, using the desktop as their main workstation at home. Why the Mac mini is a good choice for students The Mac mini’s biggest advantage is performance per pound (or dollar). It delivers desktop-class power at a much lower price than a MacBook, making it one of the best-value Macs available. Key benefits of the Mac mini include: Affordability: Starts at $599 ($499 education), the cheapest Mac available. Performance: M4 and M4 Pro chips deliver strong desktop-level performance. Compact design: Small 5×5-inch footprint fits easily on any desk. Flexible setup: Works with a wide range of monitors and accessories. High-end option: M4 Pro model offers powerful performance at a lower cost than MacBook Pro. Multi-display support: Supports up to three external displays for multitasking. Which students is the Mac mini best for? The Mac mini is ideal for students who primarily work from a fixed location and want maximum performance for their budget. Budget-conscious students: The most affordable way to get a modern Mac. Students with existing peripherals: Best if you already own a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Creative and technical majors: M4 Pro model handles demanding apps at a lower cost than laptops. Hybrid users: Students who use an iPad or laptop for notes but want a powerful desktop at home. Performance for student workloads The Mac mini is highly capable for both everyday and demanding academic tasks. Everyday tasks: Fast performance for browsing, documents, and general schoolwork. Advanced workloads: M4 Pro handles video editing, coding, and heavier multitasking. Multitasking: Supports multiple displays, making it ideal for complex workflows. Mac mini specs The latest Mac mini models offer strong desktop performance in a compact form: Processor options: M4: Excellent for general student use; M4 Pro: Higher performance for demanding creative and technical work.Memory: Starts at 16GB unified memory; Up to 64GB on M4 Pro models.Storage: Starts at 256GB SSD, 512GB or higher recommended for most students.Ports & connectivity: Thunderbolt 4 (M4) or Thunderbolt 5 (M4 Pro), HDMI and front-facing USB-C portsSupports multiple external displays: Some models can support up to three displays at once. Mac mini trade-offs While powerful and affordable, the Mac mini has some important limitations: No built-in peripherals: Requires separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse. No portability: Not suitable for lectures or working on the go. Extra costs: Accessories and upgrades can increase total price. Limited upgradeability: RAM and storage cannot be upgraded later. No USB-A ports: Newer Mac mini models lack USB-A so you may require adapters for older accessories. How much can students save on the Mac mini, M4? MSRP: $599 / £599 / AU$999 / CA$799 Student: $499 / £499 / AU$829 / CA$669 Students save: $100 / £110 / AU$170 / CA$130 Best MacBook by Student Type You’ll be carrying your laptop around a lot, so weight is a factor to consider. For most students, the 13-inch MacBook Air (M5) is the best overall choice, offering the ideal balance of portability, battery life, and performance. If your budget is tight the MacBook Neo delivers the Mac experience at a significantly lower cost. If you’re a creative student who wants more screen space – but doesn’t need full Pro power – the 15-inch MacBook Air is a strong middle ground. The MacBook Pro is best reserved for students with demanding workloads like 4K video editing, software development, or 3D modelling. Best for school, K-12 education – MacBook Neo The MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop. Despite using an A18 Pro chip, it delivers a full macOS experience for everyday schoolwork. Why it’s a good fit for education: Ideal for browsing, writing, and light media tasks. Durable aluminum design in student-friendly colors. Long battery life for full school days. Best for University, higher education students – MacBook Air The 13-inch MacBook Air (M5) is the best choice for most university students. It offers a strong mix of performance, portability, and battery life, making it suitable for a wide range of majors. Why it’s a good fit for higher education: Lightweight (under 3 lbs) and easy to carry. Silent, fanless design for lectures and libraries. All-day battery life. Best for coding and engineering students – MacBook Pro For students in computer science or engineering, performance and memory are key. Heavier workloads will benefit from the MacBook Pro. Why it’s a good fit: Fast performance for coding and compiling. Higher RAM configurations available. Pro models handle sustained workloads better. Best for design and media Students – MacBook Pro For students working in video editing, design, or 3D workflows, the MacBook Pro is the best choice due to its superior display and sustained performance. Why it’s a good fit: Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion (120Hz). Better color accuracy and brightness. Handles intensive creative workloads. MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro vs MacBook Neo for students How do the different types of MacBook compare?Foundry Choosing between the MacBook Air, MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro for students in 2026 depends primarily on your major and budget. For the vast majority of students, the MacBook Air is the best choice due to its balance of portability and performance, while the MacBook Pro is reserved for those with demanding technical workloads. If your budget is tight, the MacBook Neo is an affordable entry to macOS with performance that is good enough for common tasks. Alternatively you could purchase a previous generation MacBook Air, either refurbished, or if old stock is being sold off at a discount. See our MacBook Air deals roundup. FeatureMacBook Air (M5)MacBook Pro (M5)MacBook NeoBest ForEveryday work, essays, streaming.Creative majors, video editing, 3D work, coding.Basic tasks & tight budgetsPortabilityUltra-light (under 3 lbs for 13-inch).Heavier; built for sustained power. 3.4 lbs (Heavier)Ultra-portableDisplay13 or 15-inch Liquid Retina. 2.7 lbs (Very light)14 or 16-inch HDR ProMotion.14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDRCoolingSilent, fanless design.Active fans for heavy workloads.Silent, fanless design.Battery lifeUp to 18 hoursUp to 24 hoursUp to 16 hoursStarting Price$1,099 ($999 Education)$1,599 ($1,499 Education)$599 ($499 Education)How the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and MacBook Neo compare for students. MacBook vs iPad for students MacBook compared to an iPad with a keyboard attached.Foundry Choosing between a MacBook and an iPad depends on your course requirements and how you prefer to work. While the iPad has evolved into a versatile device that can replace a laptop for some students, the MacBook remains the stronger option for multitasking and full desktop software. For students with more demanding workflows, the MacBook is generally the better long-term choice. It offers a full desktop operating system with broader software support and more advanced multitasking. The iPad is a strong option for students who prioritize portability, note-taking, and creative input methods. It works especially well as a companion device or for specific types of learning. Choose a MacBook if you need full desktop software, better multitasking, and long-term versatility. Choose an iPad if you value portability, handwritten notes, and a more flexible, touch-first experience. To compliment an iPad consider an one of the best iPad keyboard case and best iPad styluses we have reviewed. We also explain Which Apple Pencil works with each iPad. FeatureMacBookiPadBest ForHeavy writing, complex multitasking.Note-taking, drawing, media consumption.InputKeyboard and Trackpad.Touch, Apple Pencil, Detachable Keyboard.SoftwareFull desktop OS (macOS).Mobile-first OS (iPadOS).Battery lifeTypically 15-18+ hours.Approximately 10 hours.How the MacBook and iPad compare for students. How to save money at Apple’s Education Store Apple offers several ways for students and educators to save money on Macs and iPads, including year-round discounts and seasonal promotions. Taking advantage of these offers can significantly reduce the overall cost of a new device. We have a dedicated guide to How to shop at the Apple Education Store. Year-Round Education Discounts at Apple’s Education Store Apple provides consistent discounts for iPads and Macs through its Education Store, available to full-time higher education students and their parents, and educators. Typical savings include: Up to $200/£200 off MacBooks and iMacs Up to $100/£100 off iPads Click on the links below to go straight to Apple’s Education Store where you are. Apple’s U.S. Education Store Apple’s U.K. Education Store Apple’s Canada Education Store Apple’s Australian Education Store In many regions, such as the UK, you must verify your student status through UNiDAYS before accessing the store. In the U.S., verification may be required during or after the purchase. Seasonal “Back to School” Offers The biggest savings typically come during Apple’s annual higher education promotion, often called the “Back to School” event as it falls in the summertime when students are preparing for college and university. Read more about the offer for Apple’s back to school shopping event this year. This promotion adds free extras on top of education pricing, significantly increasing overall value. What you can get: Free AirPods or Apple Pencil Sometimes gift cards (up to ~$150) instead of accessories Occasional discounts on add-ons like keyboards or mice When it runs: U.S., Canada, UK, Europe: June/July – September/October Australia, NZ: January – March If you’re a student, you can also get Apple Music for half price with free Apple TV+ included. How much can students save on a Mac? You can save hundreds on a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio and even a Mac Pro at Apple’s Education Store all year round. Here’s how the Mac and MacBook MSRP compares to the student price: ProductU.S.U.K.AustraliaCanadaMacBook Neo, A18 Pro, MSRP$599£599$899$799MacBook Neo, A18 Pro, Student discount$499£499$749$67913.6-inch MacBook Air, M5, MSRP$1,099£1,099$1,799$1,49913.6-inch MacBook Air, M5, Student discount$999£999$1,639$1,35915-inch MacBook Air, M5, MSRP$1,199£1,199$2,199$1,79915-inch MacBook Air, M5, Student discount$1,099£1,099$2,029$1,65914-inch MacBook Pro M5 MSRP$1,699£1,699$2,699$2,39914-inch MacBook Pro M5 Student discount$1,599£1,599$2,539$2,25914-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro MSRP$2,199£2,199$3,499$2,99914-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro Student discount$2,049£2,049$3,259$2,78916-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro MSRP$2,699£2,699$4,299$3,59916-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro Student discount$2,299£2,299$3,979$3,329iMac M4 MSRP$1,299£1,299$1,999$1,699iMac M4 Student discount$1,249£1,249$1,919$1,629Mac mini M4 MSRP$599£599$999$799Mac mini M4 Student discount$499£499$849$669Mac Studio M4 Max MSRP$1,999£2,099$3,499$2,699Mac Studio M4 Max Student discount$1,799£1,899$3,199$2,399Apple’s discounted price for students compared to the usual price in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia. Other ways students can buy a Mac for less Simon Jary Getting a student discount from Apple’s Education Store isn’t the only way to save money when buying a Mac. Here are some other ways to find a good deal: Look out for reseller discounts You can often find significant savings at Apple resellers and retailers like Amazon, sometimes with discounts of up to $500. Check regularly for deals, including: Best MacBook Air deals this month Best MacBook Neo deals available now Best MacBook Pro deals this month Best iMac deals this month Best Mac mini deals this month Best MacBook deals for students Buy a refurbished Mac Apple’s Refurbished Store offers ex-display, returned, and previous-generation Macs at reduced prices. These devices are fully tested and come with a one-year warranty, making them a reliable option. You can also buy refurbished Macs from third-party resellers, though quality can vary – so always check what “refurbished” includes before buying. Read our advice about buying a refurbished Mac, including Pros, cons, savings, and what to avoid. What to avoid Avoid Intel-based Macs: Macs used to use Intel Processors but over the past few years Apple has transitioning to its own silicon (M1, M2, M3, etc.). Only a small number of Intel Macs receive security updates, and that will not continue for long. This could mean needing to upgrade sooner than expected. Don’t buy second-hand or used: While used Macs can be cheaper, they come with more risk. Unlike refurbished models, they may not be tested or come with a warranty. If you do consider buying second-hand, proceed with caution and buy from a trusted source. Consider older models carefully: The biggest discounts are often on older Macs. While these can be good value, make sure you understand how they compare to newer models. Older devices may lack performance improvements, battery efficiency, and long-term software support. See: How long does Apple support Macs for. FAQ 1. Is a MacBook Neo good enough for students? Yes. The MacBook Neo is considered an excellent choice for students with more than enough power for the average student. However, students in specialized fields like engineering, 4K video editing, or heavy software development may find the device limiting. 2. Is a MacBook Air good enough for students? The MacBook Air is the best laptop for most students due to its balance of portability, battery life, and performance. While the Air is “good enough” for the vast majority, a MacBook Pro is better for heavy workloads, connectivity and display tech. 3. How much RAM do students need? 8GB should be sufficient, but we recommend 16GB. 4. Is 256GB enough storage? For most students, 256GB of storage is a functional minimum rather than an ideal long-term solution. It can work if you rely heavily on cloud storage, but many students will find it fills up quickly over time. 256GB is usually enough for basic academic tasks such as writing essays, web browsing, streaming, and light media use. However, modern operating systems and apps take up more space than ever, and storage can fill up faster than expected. Performance can also suffer as a drive nears capacity. A common rule of thumb is to buy at least twice the storage you think you’ll need to allow for growth and maintain performance. For most students, 512GB is now the practical minimum if your budget allows. It provides more flexibility and longevity, especially as course materials and apps grow in size. 5. What Apple Intelligence/AI features do Macs have for students? Apple Intelligence brings a range of AI-powered tools to Macs designed to support academic work – from smarter note-taking to writing assistance and automation. These features are increasingly integrated into everyday apps like Notes, Messages, and Shortcuts. Useful features include: Smart transcription and scanning: Turn lectures and printed text into searchable notes. In-line maths and handwriting refinement: Solve equations and improve handwritten notes. Editing and summarisation: Refine essays and condense key information. Live translation: Translate messages and add captions in calls. Automation: Use Shortcuts to generate text or images automatically. While these features can boost productivity, it is important to note that over-reliance on AI for writing could raise plagiarism or originality concerns if not used carefully. Not all Apple devices support Apple Intelligence and some features are still less advanced than competing AI platforms. How to choose the best MacBook for students There is no “best MacBook for students” because everyone has different needs and choosing the best MacBook for a student depends on balancing academic requirements, portability, and budget. With the introduction of the MacBook Neo, Apple has significantly expanded its entry-level options, making the decision more complex than simply picking the most popular model. When evaluating which model fits your needs, consider these primary components: Portability vs. Screen Real Estate: The 13-inch models (Neo, Air, and Pro) weigh under 3 pounds, making them ideal for carrying between lectures. However, creative majors often benefit from the 15-inch Air or 16-inch Pro for more workspace. Performance Needs: For general coursework (writing papers, browsing, streaming), the A18 Pro or M5 chips are more than sufficient. Students in engineering, data science, or high-end video editing should prioritize the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro or Max chips for sustained performance and better cooling. Battery Life: This is critical for long days on campus. While the Neo offers up to 16 hours of video streaming, the M5 MacBook Air provides 18 hours, and the 14-inch MacBook Pro leads with up to 24 hours. Connectivity: The MacBook Neo and Air feature silent, fanless designs but limited ports . The MacBook Pro includes HDMI and SDXC slots, which are useful for presentations and transferring media. In conclusion, we recommend the following Macs depending on your use case: Student TypeWhich ModelWhy?Budget-Conscious / K – 12MacBook NeoMost affordable Mac ever; starts at $499 for education.Everyday College UseMacBook Air (M5)Best balance of power, 18-hour battery, and portability.Creative & STEM MajorsMacBook Pro (M5/Pro)High-end displays (ProMotion) and power for heavy workloads.Budget Desktop SetupMac Mini (M4)Best value if portability isn’t required; $499 with education discount.The best Mac for different types of student01:30 pmMacRumors 2026 Blood Drive
MacRumors is pleased to announce our Seventeenth Annual MacRumors Blood Drive, throughout the month of May 2026. Let's save lives together by encouraging donations of blood, platelets, and plasma, and signing up as bone marrow and organ donors. While most blood drives are specific to a geographic location, our blood drive is online and worldwide. Anyone can participate. Over the past 16 years, MacRumors Blood Drives have recorded donations of 1,795 units of blood, platelets, and plasma, cheered for donors, and celebrated new signups for the bone marrow and organ donor registries. We've heard from hundreds of forum members who donate or whose lives were saved by the donations of strangers. This year's featured donor is user m53rd. Not only is he a blood donor, registered as an organ donor, and registered as a bone marrow donor, but he's already been an organ donor, having donated a kidney and then 60% of his liver to people in need. It's a magnificent example how a single person can save many lives. Whether you're a regular donor or someone overcoming apprehension to donate for the very first time, we welcome and congratulate you. How to participate in the MacRumors Blood Drive If you are an eligible donor, schedule a blood, platelet, or plasma donation (FAQ) at any donation center near you. Post in the ! thread to tell us about it. Also post if you sign up for the bone marrow registry (FAQ) or register as an organ donor. We'll add all registrants to our Honor Roll. Not everyone is eligible to donate blood, due to their health status or based on risk factors that result in deferrals (see LGBTQ+ donor information). If you aren't eligible to donate blood, please encourage a friend or relative to make a donation, and let us know. If they donate, you'll both be added to our Honor Roll. Share our #MacRumorsBloodDrive message with friends, relatives, and followers. Help us thank the forum members who post in the ! thread. After the MacRumors Blood Drive ends on May 31, continue recording your blood, platelet, and plasma donations, from June 2026 through next April 2027, on our Team MacRumors 2026-2027 page (instructions). We'll tally your donations and count them for the MacRumors 2027 Blood Drive next May.Tag: MacRumors Blood DriveThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:30 pmTop 10 maximalist Mac setups: The most gear-packed rigs ever
Our top 10 maximalist Mac setups turn the minimalist aesthetic on its head, with tons of hardware and ambitious configurations. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:20 pmToday in Apple history: iTunes puts the hurt on DVDs
On May 1, 2008, the iTunes Store made a major move. iTunes movie releases began coming out the same day as on DVD. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:17 pmThe iOS Weekly Brief – Issue 58 (News, releases, tools, upcoming conferences, job market overview, weekly poll, and must-read articles) | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingThe iOS Weekly Brief – Issue 58 (News, releases, tools, upcoming conferences, job market overview, weekly poll, and must-read articles)
Apple disbanded the Vision Pro team. The most common reaction online wasn't "bad tech", it was "I would've bought one at $1,500." News: – Apple Vision Pro team disbanded, most engineers moved to Siri – New subscription type coming to App Store: monthly payments with a 12-month commitment – iOS 26.5 beta 4 + Xcode […]01:02 pmHere’s everything new Apple TV has coming in May
Apple TV has a strong lineup of top-tier shows currently airing, but May will bring several more brand new series, plus the first film directed by John Travolta, and more. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV in May. more…01:00 pmApple officially abandons its ‘net cash neutral’ policy; could lead to accelerated buybacks and dividends | Mac Daily NewsApple officially abandons its ‘net cash neutral’ policy; could lead to accelerated buybacks and dividends
In a notable evolution of its financial strategy, Apple has formally abandoned its "net cash neutral" target during Thursday's fiscal second… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmKodebits Day 15: Filter Then Sort [FREE]
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CEO Tim Cook revealed Apple's plans to reinvest tariff refunds -- possibly well north of a billion bucks -- in U.S. manufacturing projects. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:51 pmIndian antitrust body draws Apple's ire as $38 billion fine looms
Apple has set its sights on India's antitrust watchdog, questioning the legality of a request for its financial data as part of an ongoing battle over its App Store policies.Apple's App Store rules continue to get it into troubleIndia's competition body wants the information so it can calculate what penalty Apple should face. This comes after a 2024 investigation found that Apple had abused its dominant position in the market.Reuters reports that Apple could be on the hook for a whopping $38 billion penalty. However, in court documents seen by the news outlet, Apple has pushed back on India's request for financial data. The company doesn't believe that the antitrust body has exceeded its powers as part of its request for financial data. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:50 pmApp Store Screenshots in 5 Minutes. Seriously.
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An odd rumor led to premature calls of Apple Vision Pro's death, rumors of AI and Home Hubs abound, and Apple's App Store troubles continue on the AppleInsider Podcast.Apple Vision Pro isn't deadAppleInsider Managing Editor Mike Wuerthele joins host Wesley Hilliard as a guest this week to catch up on CEO transition news. It's clear that the silly coverage surrounding the upcoming transition is already becoming exhausting.The Apple vs Epic trial continues to be an ongoing event that seems to have no end. This time, Apple has to go to the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts at once. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:06 pmGet Apple’s best earbuds for $50 off: AirPods Pro 3 are a steal at $200
Macworld AirPods Pro 3 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Mother’s Day is coming, and summer is right around the corner, so it’s a perfect time to pick up a new set of AirPods—especially when you can get the AirPods Pro 3 for $200, saving a fantastic $49 at Amazon or Best Buy. We’ve only seen them cheaper one other time, so this is definitely a solid deal. The earbuds were built for anyone who loves music. The advanced active noise cancellation is one of the things we loved most about these earbuds when reviewing them, blocking out unwanted noise while still letting you stay connected to the world around you with Transparency mode. And you won’t need to worry about charging either, with up to 8 hours of listening time with ANC active, or up to 10 hours in Transparency mode, and up to 24 hours when popping them into the charging case. We gave the AirPods Pro 3 a near-perfect 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, finding them to be super comfortable, with a secure fit, and loving how handy the heart rate sensor is when you’re working out. Without needing an Apple Watch or any fitness tracker, your AirPods Pro 3 can track every step you take and even help calculate the calories you burn. Don’t miss out on the chance to get the AirPods Pro 3 for $200 before the price jumps back up.12:00 pmAI’s Real Bottleneck Is Power, Not Compute
As AI demand accelerates, infrastructure limits are emerging as the real bottleneck. Power, cooling, and supply chains now shape deployment timelines and ROI. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:52 amHas anyone actually hosted a website inside mainland China? What was it like? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingHas anyone actually hosted a website inside mainland China? What was it like?
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There's plenty to like, admire, and definitely dislike about Steve Jobs, but he did an incredible job saving Apple, and will forever be treated like a rock star.Steve Jobs with the original Macintosh in 1984 - image credit: AppleThe greatest thing that Gil Amelio, Apple's fifth CEO, ever did was pave the way for Steve Jobs to become its sixth. It was great for Apple, it was great for users, but it was probably horrible for Amelio himself.That's because what he did was have Apple acquire Steve Jobs's failed NeXT firm. As part of that acquisition he got Jobs as no more than an advisor. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums11:36 am∞ The Dalrymple Report: Keyboard dictionary, pipeline of products for Ternus
Have you ever wanted to reset your keyboard dictionary? Dave shows you how, but it's a bit scary to press the buttons. We also look at the pipeline of products that John Ternus will be released under his tenure as CEO. Many of the products, we've already heard about but they couldn't be released because the software wasn't ready. Others are new categories. There are reports that Apple has given up on the Vision Pro after a lukewarm response. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: DALRYMPLE10. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Apple’s Cook Gives Ternus a Pipeline of 10 Major New Product Categories Will we see Ternus’ folding iPad? Apple Has Likely Abandoned 'iPad Ultra' Plans Apple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop Apple Vision Pro Used in World-First Cataract Surgery Ted Lasso, Season Four Shows and movies we're watching Countdown, Amazon Prime Marty Supreme, HBO Red Hot Chili Peppers, Netflix11:34 amUIKit TabBar that changes icons on hover
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Macworld Sure, Apple just released its most affordable MacBook ever, but you probably shouldn’t expect a big wave of affordable Apple products anytime soon. To hear CEO (for now) Tim Cook tell it, the company is facing the same exorbitant RAM prices as everyone else as AI server demand gobbles up the entire planet’s chip capacity. Apple’s ultra-efficient architecture makes it better-suited for phones, tablets, and laptops with limited RAM, but that can only go so far. And even that limited RAM is going up in price. During its investor conference call after announcing record revenue for the March-ending quarter, Cook said for the last quarter and the current (June-ending) quarter, the impact of high memory prices is “partly offset by carry-in inventory.” In other words, all the chips Apple’s already got on hand. But beyond the June quarter, memory costs will “drive an increasing impact on our business.” We will look at a range of options with memory costs increasing…Tim Cook What are they going to do about it? It’s impossible to say without resorting to plain guesswork. Cook again said Apple is looking at “a range of options” and noted that Mac mini and Mac Studio will likely remain in short supply for a few more months. What exactly those “range of options” are is anyone’s guess. Will Apple raise prices, either on whole products or on RAM upgrades? Will Apple ship products with less RAM, forgoing expected RAM increases? Will some products just remain in short supply, affecting total sales figures? Will Apple keep hardware prices steady and make up the margin on Services and new revenue streams such as ads in Maps? The answer to each of these is… maybe. Apple is second-to-none in the consumer tech industry at managing supply, prices, and keeping an absolutely crazy-high profit margin. This quarter, the company had a gross margin of 49.3 percent, and that’s with the impact of tariffs. For the next quarter, despite the chip challenges, Apple expects a margin of around 48 percent. Apple doesn’t give guidance beyond the next quarter, though. And that’s the point at which the carry-in inventory dries up, and the RAM price hikes are really going to hit. It looks like Tim Cook might be leaving John Ternus with the an “incredible roadmap” when he takes over as CEO on September 1, but he’s also inheriting a ticking time bomb of chip prices for a company that is already oft-criticized for the relative price of its products. It will be managing this chip crisis, and not the launch of the iPhone Ultra or smart glasses, that will be the first real test of John Ternus’ tenure as CEO.10:53 amCloudflare Page Rules Unexpected Behaviour
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Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Supports up to four external displays at 4K 60Hz Up to two displays at 6K 60Hz 16 ports, inc. three 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 3x DisplayPort video ports 2x HDMI video ports 2.5Gb Ethernet Speedy SD card readers 96W laptop charging Cons Weak 149W power supply Our Verdict Bristling with dedicated video ports, the Kensington SD5900T is our new number-one choice for high-bandwidth DisplayLink docking station. MacBook Neo owners needn’t bother with spending the extra on a Thunderbolt dock, but for everyone else looking to add more external displays than Apple’s limited Macs allow the SD5900T is a fine flexible choice. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$299.99 Best Prices Today: Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K Dock with DisplayLink Retailer Price $260.99 View Deal $260.99 View Deal Kensington $299.99 View Deal $299.99 View Deal $300.99 View Deal $391.24 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best for: People hitting Apple’s display limits.Not for: Users who don’t need more than 1–2 monitors.Key limitations: DisplayLink downsides (HDCP/streaming issues, 60Hz cap); Weak 149W power supply. When it comes to connecting multiple displays it’s important to check out your Mac’s processor. The base/Pro/Max type of Apple M-series chip isn’t just about raw processing power—it also decides the limit of how many monitors you can attach. And that limit for the MacBook Neo or older base M1 and M2 Macs is just one. Since Apple ditched Intel chips for its own Silicon M-series processors users have frequently stumbled across this frustrating limitation—but fear not as there is a way past Apple’s screen limit. The M-series chips are either base (M1, M2, M3, etc) or more advanced (M1 Pro, M2 Pro, M4 Max etc). All the chips have a maximum number of external displays that they support, but the non-Pro/Max chips are the weakest. The MacBook Neo doesn’t even have an M-series processor, working off a less powerful A18 chip (the same used in some iPhones). Base M1 and M2: one external monitor Neo: one external monitor Base M3: two external monitors when MacBook’s lid is closed Base M4, Base M5, M4 Pro, M4 Max chip: two external monitors M5 Pro: three external monitors (via Thunderbolt 5, otherwise two) M5 Max: four external monitors (via Thunderbolt 5, otherwise two) Thankfully, there’s a workaround for all the above Macs, involving some free software and a supporting hub or dock, that means any Mac can support at least three displays—even the Neo. The most popular free software that solves the Apple chip limitation is DisplayLink. Installation is simple—there’s some initial fiddling around in System Settings—but after that you can connect up to five external displays depending on the prowess of the hub or dock. We’ve gone into more detail about how to connect multiple monitors to M1/M2/Neo Macs in our dedicated how to and list of the best DisplayLink docks. Most DisplayLink docks use USB-C to connect to the Mac, which is not a problem for the MacBook Neo that has USB-C itself but is a lower data bandwidth for the other Thunderbolt Macs. Typical USB-C DisplayLink docks have a data-transfer rate of 10Gbps (gigabytes per second), while Thunderbolt 4 is rated at 40Gbps and Thunderbolt 5 at 80Gbps. 10Gbps might be all you need from a dock but if you are connected to external storage drives, for instance, then Thunderbolt speeds become more important. Right now, there’s no 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 DisplayLink dock on the market but there are some 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 DisplayLink docks. We’ve tested the best Thunderbolt DisplayLink docks, and rate both the Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink and Plugable Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station (TBT-6950PD). These docks are almost identical and differentiated only by the Plugable dock having a cable 8 inches (200mm) longer than the Satechi! Both feature one upstream Thunderbolt 4 port and three downstream, plus two HDMI 2.0 video ports, two 10Gbps USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack and a 180W power supply. They support up to four external extended displays at 4K/60Hz: two via Thunderbolt 4 and two via HDMI as long as the DisplayLink software has been installed. Kensington’s SD5900T EQ Dock also uses Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayLink to support up to four external displays, but it features a different set of ports to achieve this—offering more dedicated video ports for your monitor connection of choice. Simon Jary Specs One upstream Thunderbolt 4 port (40Gbps, 96W) Two downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports (40Gbps, 15W) Two HDMI ports Three DisplayPort One USB-C port (10Gbps, 4.5W) on front One USB-A port (10Gbps, 4.5W) on front Two USB-A ports (5Gbps, 4.5W) on rear 2.5Gb Ethernet SD Card reader (UHS-II, 312MBps) MicroSD Card reader (UHS-II, 312MBps) 3.5mm audio jack on front 149W power supply The SD5900T’s 16 ports outgun the Satechi and Plugable Thunderbolt 4 DisplayLink docks, which both host just 11. Simon Jary Display configurations: How many displays can you run with this dock? While it sacrifices one of the Thunderbolt ports for an extra DisplayPort, there are two more DisplayPorts (DP) as well as two HDMI—that’s more choice of dedicated video ports, with one of the TB4 ports also available for a display connection. You get to choose between DP and HDMI in each of the two video port banks and then get to use either the third DP and/or one of the front/rear downstream TB4 ports. How many external displays you can connect depends, as ever, on your Mac’s processor. With this DisplayPort dock, the MacBook Neo and Macs with the base M1/M2/M3/M4/M5 chips can support three displays: two 4K/60Hz via the DP/HDMI ports and a third up to 6K/60Hz via either the third DP or TB4. Kensington Macs with a Pro or Max M-series chip get the option of a fourth display, with two 4K/60Hz via DP/HDMI plus up to two 6K/60Hz using the other ports. You can also connect four displays to Macs with the base M3 chipset, but you must keep the laptop lid closed for this to work. The extra external displays allowed with the M5 Pro and M5 Max are for Thunderbolt 5 only, so not supported by this dock (or any DisplayLink dock at the time of writing). The Satechi and Plugable DisplayLink TB4 docks feature fewer dedicated video ports so must choose between TB4 and HDMI ports. That third TB4 port offers the user more flexibility but Kensington rightly knows a DisplayLink dock purchaser is principally using the dock for its multiple display functionality rather than as a standard docking station. Simon Jary DisplayLink required: What do you need to install, and what are the downsides? The point of a DisplayLink dock is, of course, the benefits bestowed by that free software download and reasonably easy install. Where a base M1/M2 Mac or MacBook Neo can natively handle only one monitor, DisplayLink lets them connect to up to three, and Pro/Max-chipped Macs up to four. DisplayLink is a simple install with the only fiddly bit when you have to grant “Screen Recording” rights to it via Systems Settings–it sounds scary but don’t worry as it doesn’t actually record anything. Instead, it just allows the DisplayLink Manager app to capture pixels and send them to the dock. There are some potential negatives to having DisplayLink installed on your Mac: Unless you disconnect the DisplayLink-enabled screens or unhook the dock, you can’t watch some protected content in Netflix, AppleTV, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or YouTube TV and other streaming applications due to those platforms using High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), which is Intel-developed digital copy protection. DisplayLink’s maximum screen refresh rate is 60Hz, which is fine for most users but can introduce noticeable lag with rapidly changing content, which is not ideal for video editing or gaming. If you are using your multiple screens for general productivity work, then you’ll likely never bump into these DisplayLink downsides. Simon Jary USB extras: What ports do you actually get (and what’s missing)? The SD5900T hosts three type-C ports: two downstream Thunderbolt 4 and one 10Gbps USB-C. That’s the same number as found on the Plugable and Satechi TB4 DisplayLink docks, although those docks feature three downstream TB4 ports instead. TB4 is better than USB-C but it’s likely you’ll use it for video anyway so unless you are using it to just move from one display to two on base M1/M2 Macs it doesn’t really make a difference. Simon Jary Power The upstream TB4 port can passthrough up to 96W of power to the connected MacBook, which should be enough to keep any of Apple’s laptop going even under a heavy workload. Each of the two downstream TB4 ports can output 15W of power, but the other USB ports are puny at 4.5W. It would have been great if the front-mounted USB-C port could output even 20W of power to allow for iPhone fast-charging but you should look to other USB-C or wireless chargers for this rather than hook your phone up to the dock for charging. Check our recommendations for the best iPhone USB-C chargers and best wireless iPhone chargers for superior power options. The lack of USB output power is in some ways fortunate as the SD5900T’s power supply is rated at just 149W, which is the lowest we’ve seen of self-powered docking stations. Most docks offer at least 180W, but as the ports offer little in the way of charging it’s again less of a worry. Kensington’s KonstantCharge technology enables devices connected to the dock to charge even when your MacBook is undocked. Kensington Storage options The dock has both SD and MicroSD card readers at its front for easy-access portable storage cards. With MacBook internal storage being less than generous unless you fork out a lot of money at the point of purchase, this is an affordable storage solution with 512GB cards starting from around $100 on Amazon. Kensington has added these card readers at the top-end in terms of speed, rated at UHS-II’s 312MBps in comparison to Apple’s 250MBps SDXC card reader on the MacBook Pro. The Satechi and Plugable TB4 DisplayLink docks feature just the one SD card reader, but also at 312MBps. Simon Jary Network Another area where the Kensington SD5900T beats the Satechi and Plugable DisplayLink docks is its inclusion of faster 2.5Gb Ethernet compared to 1Gb Ethernet. Again, most users won’t benefit as the standard office network remains Gigabit Ethernet but having the backwards-compatible 2.5GbE is useful if you do run a fast wired network or you want to future-proof yourself for if/when you do. Price The Kensington SD5900T is priced at $299.99 / £269.99, which is the same as the Satechi and Plugable TB4 DisplayLink docks mentioned in comparison above. Unless you’re a base M1/M2 Mac user looking to add just two external displays, Kensington’s greater choice of video ports is the better solution at the same price. And the SD5900T includes superior Ethernet and two card readers if these are important factors to you. There are several versions of the Kensington SD5900T, and these seem to be differentiated only by color. We tested the Midnight Blue SD5900T but the Black SD5910T is exactly the same except for the more standard dock color. E.U. and U.K. customers should look for the SD5920T model, which sadly is in black only. You’ll find more of our recommendations for the best DisplayLink docks and non-DisplayLink best Thunderbolt docks if you want to dig deeper for other solutions. Simon Jary Should you buy the Kensington SD5900T? Bristling with dedicated video ports, the Kensington SD5900T is our new number-one choice for high-bandwidth DisplayLink docking station. M5 Pro/Max users can probably look to a standard Thunderbolt 5 dock and MacBook Neo owners needn’t bother with spending the extra on a Thunderbolt dock, but for everyone else looking to add more external displays than Apple’s limited Macs allow the SD5900T is a fine flexible choice.10:10 amBest Portable Monitors for MacBooks 2026: Compact, travel-ready screens
Macworld Most monitors sit on a desk and don’t move any more than their stand or arm allows. We have a separate round up of the best monitors for Mac. But sometimes a more portable solution makes sense when the MacBook’s own screen simply isn’t large enough. There are two main types of portable display: travel monitors that can be slipped into a backpack; or moveable monitors that can be carried from one room to another or quickly hidden from sight when not in use. Here are our picks for the best portable displays to match with your Mac. Plugable 15.6-inch USB-C Portable Display: Lightweight portable USB-C 15.6-inch HD screen Pros Full HD (1920×1080 at 60Hz) IPS display Lightweight Integrated folding travel cover and stand 85W pass-through charging 2x downstream 10Gbps USB-C ports Cons Not much larger than a laptop screen Price When Reviewed: $239.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $239.95 View Deal $239.95 View Deal $239.95 View Deal Plugable $239.95 View Deal $260.58 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Size: 15.6-inch Resolution: 2K (1920×1080 pixels) aka HD sRGB Color Gamut: 45% Brightness: Up to 300 nits Connections: 3x USB-C Webcam: No Stand: Foldable Weight: 1.85lb (840g) Orientation: Landscape This 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display doubles most laptops’ screen space and is simple to setup and connect, and then disconnect and lightweight enough to carry away when you’re done. Weighing just 1.85lb (840g) with its cover/stand or 1.35lb (615g) without, it is barely noticeable alongside your laptop in your backpack or briefcase On the back of the display is a detachable PU vinyl cover that can protect the screen in transit or storage and doubles up as a foldable stand that is easy to setup.–Simon Jary Read our full Plugable 15.6-inch USB-C Portable Display review10:00 amForget the MacBook, I want an iMac Ultra
Macworld Apparently, 2026 is going to be the year when Apple introduces the “Ultra” branding for the iPhone and MacBook. Which sounds interesting and leads to pedantic arguments over what constitutes an Ultra product. But it’s Apple, it can define “Ultra” however it sees fit. Which leads me to the gaping hole in the proposed Ultra lineup: a desktop Mac. (Settle down, iPad fans; CEO-in-the-wings John Ternus has been working on what sounds like an iPad Ultra, though it has an uncertain status.) It just seems like if Apple is going down this Ultra road, it has to have a Mac Ultra. After all, of all of Apple’s products, the desktop Mac is the one best suited to go all out and truly hold up the “Ultra” branding. The Mac Pro had its day The Mac Pro seemed like the most fitting computer to be rebranded as a Mac Ultra. The tower form factor allows Apple to go hog wild with its components, fitting it with an M-series Ultra chip, installing a ton of RAM, installing the fastest SSD, and using the latest specifications with Thunderbolt, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. Apple could redesign the tower so it doesn’t have as many expansion slots. Apple doesn’t really want anything to do with the tower form factor anymore.Thiago Trevisan There’s a reason why Apple discontinued the Mac Pro, however. Apple just doesn’t sell enough towers to make it worthwhile, and even a redesigned, smaller tower probably wouldn’t sell in the numbers Apple would like. As much as I would love to see Apple create a “hot rod” Mac, it doesn’t fit in Apple’s product methodology. The Mac Pro–actually, the tower Mac, to be more specific–is no longer a supported Apple form factor. iMac Ultra: iMac Pro reborn Of all the desktop Macs, the iMac is the most likely candidate for an Ultra version. Would it be the fastest, most powerful Mac available? No, but Apple isn’t necessarily defining “Ultra” that way. “Ultra” applies to the product in a particular line that goes above and beyond a typical feature set in some way, like an iPhone that folds or a MacBook with an OLED touchscreen. An iMac Ultra could fill a demand for an all-in-one with a larger display. As someone who has reviewed the M1, M3, and M4 iMacs, I get a lot of reader feedback stating that the 24-inch display isn’t big enough, with some saying that if it’s not at least 30 inches, it’s not worth their time. After all, the iMac Pro was 27 inches, and that was 10 years ago, so an Ultra iMac would need to be bigger than that. An iMac Ultra could have a 32-inch display, which will surely satisfy those users. It could be a 6K display, too. Basically, Apple could take the panel from the old Pro Display XDR. (I know the execution isn’t as simple as that, but it’s the right size and the design would be perfect.) While we’re making wishes, how about this one: Use the same design of the Pro Display XDR for the iMac Ultra.Foundry As for the chip, Apple could go with a Pro or Max chip to set it apart from the standard model and preserve the Mac Studio’s status as the top-end Mac. But a Pro or Mac chip is a significant upgrade from the base chip in the current iMac. The larger display would be the key component of the iMac Ultra. Much of the other features could mirror those of the current iMac: Thunderbolt ports (upgraded to Thunderbolt 5 for the iMac Ultra), Ethernet through the power adapter, etc. And of course, Apple can make it in Space Black as an ode to the old iMac Pro and include the black Magic Mouse or black Magic Trackpad. Would it sell? Admittedly, an iMac Ultra would address a niche that’s even smaller than the current iMac’s. But it seems like it would be bigger than that of the Mac Pro, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the demand exceeded that of the upcoming iPhone Ultra. Price would be the key factor in its ability to sell. The iMac with four Thunderbolt ports is $1,499, the M4 Pro MacBook Pro starts at $2,199, and the Pro Display XDR was $4,999. That $4,999 XDR price, however, did not change from its original release in 2019, so it stands to reason that a panel like the one it used is much more affordable now. So perhaps the iMac Ultra would start in the $2,799 range. I think a lot of people would buy it at that price. I know I would.09:57 amDoes anyone know what font this is? I can’t find it anywhere and I’m pretty sure it’s an Apple font. | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingDoes anyone know what font this is? I can’t find it anywhere and I’m pretty sure it’s an Apple font.
submitted by /u/Marko787 [link] [comments]08:17 amPure SwiftUI photo app, UIKit only where SwiftUI couldn’t hit 60fps
Shipping a side project: a Mac → iPhone photo sync app called Memories, written ~95% in SwiftUI / SwiftData. Where SwiftUI won: – Entire onboarding, settings, paywall, album views, timeline – u/Observable coordinators with actor-isolated stores work great once you commit to the model – SwiftData is genuinely fine for ~100K-row metadata stores if you […]08:15 amINC-908: Firecrawl outage
Status: ResolvedNo additional customer reports have been received during the monitoring period. The incident is ready to be closed.Affected components Agents (Operational)08:11 amI received an email for my developer account verification but clicking upload link says access denied | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingI received an email for my developer account verification but clicking upload link says access denied
submitted by /u/wiss__7 [link] [comments]08:00 amLost your wallet again? This $24 fix connects to your phone so you can keep tabs on it
Macworld TL;DR: The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card, which works with the Apple Find My app, is on sale for $23.99 (MSRP $59.99), making it an easy way to track your wallet or bag in real time without adding any bulk. Losing your wallet isn’t just inconvenient — it’s a full-day derailment. Cards to cancel, IDs to replace, and that nagging feeling you left it somewhere obvious. Most trackers help, but they’re bulky enough that you don’t always want them crammed into something slim like a wallet. The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card connects to the Apple Find My app to make sure you never lose it again, and right now it’s down 60% from $59.99 to $23.99. It’s built to be practically invisible (about as thin as a credit card), so it slides into your wallet, passport holder, or bag without changing how you carry things. Once it’s in place, it taps into Apple’s Find My network for real-time tracking. If you leave something behind, you’ll get a heads-up, and if it’s nearby, you can trigger a sound to track it down quickly. Why the MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card stands out: Ultra-slim 1.5mm design that fits in wallets and tight spaces Works with Apple Find My for global tracking Left-behind alerts, which help you catch mistakes early Loud beeping that makes nearby items easy to locate Rechargeable battery that lasts up to 5 months with wireless charging Waterproof and dustproof for everyday use and travel It’s one of those small upgrades that quietly removes a recurring headache. If you’re tired of second-guessing where you left things, grabbing the MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card is an easy way to stay a step ahead — on sale for just $23.99 (MSRP $59.99). MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card – Works with Apple Find My AppSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.07:40 amOpen-sourced an iOS+macOS template I’ve been refining
Every time I've started a new iOS or macOS project, I burn the first day or two on scaffolding I've already done before — XcodeGen, fastlane release pipeline, GitHub Actions CI, branch protection, copyright/bundle-ID housekeeping. So I extracted the version I trust into a public template and tagged v1.0.0. ### What's in it iOS + […]06:27 amiPhone 17 lineup is Apple’s biggest hit yet
The iPhone 17 lineup is now the most popular iPhone lineup in Apple’s history, with its strong demand helping the company report record revenues every quarter. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:46 ambuilt a SwiftUI messaging app where texts move at carrier pigeon speed
finally shipped this dumb idea. messages travel at 110 mph (fastest pigeon ever clocked), real-time map showing the bird’s position, and a small RNG chance the pigeon dies and the message is lost. happy to talk about how i did the flight path animation or anything else if anyone’s curious. it’s called carrier pidge […]03:30 amEli5 Constraints?
I'm learning storyboards (which is basically the same thing as UIKit, just visual) and one thing that really confuses me are constraints. It's how they are making the app look good in portrait and landscape. I need a deep dive explanation on what constraints are, how they work, etc submitted by /u/BetApprehensive836 [link] […]02:09 amMobile app dev career prospects – native iOS vs cross-platform with Angular | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingMobile app dev career prospects – native iOS vs cross-platform with Angular
I’m looking for some advice and perspectives on a decision I need to make at work. Context: I have been a native iOS developer for several years – primarily I have worked on a project that uses SwiftUI with some Objective C to bridge some C++ libraries in the backend. I have the opportunity to […]01:41 amApple stock sees slight bump following Q2 2026 earnings report
Following the release of Apple’s earnings report for the second fiscal quarter of 2026, shares rose slightly in after-hours trading as the market digested the results and outlook for Q3 2026. Here are the details. more…01:13 amApp Store Rejection for ASC limitation
I have been having it back and forth with the apple reviewers. Right now when a user wants to pay for my application subscription, a sheet appears where it can go to my website for payment or purchase through Apple's IAP. If user taps the button to go to my website, they see the option […]12:11 amOn the Future of Apple’s Vision Platform
It’s certainly possible that this Vision thing isn’t going to work out and Apple *will* throw in the towel on it. But that hasn’t happened, and if it does, it’s not going to come out of nowhere as a story on MacRumors for the people in VPG working on it.12:05 amPeople snap up Macs faster than Apple can make them — here’s why
Happy customers snap up Macs so fast that even Apple's manufacturing expertise can't keep up. Here's what's behind Mac supply complaints. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:00 amIssue 749
There’s a new community-driven index for Swift playgrounds, and it’s great.Thursday April 3011:38 pmTim Cook’s advice to incoming Apple CEO John Ternus
Learn what Tim Cook advised John Ternus as he prepares to take over as Apple CEO this fall. It's all about following Apple's "North Star." (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)11:35 pmApple’s R&D spending hits new record as AI investment ramps up
Apple’s spending on research and development hit an all-time high in the company’s latest quarterly results, reflecting an industry-wide continued push into AI development. Here are the details. more…11:26 pmAnalytics – Web Analytics Delays
Apr 30, 23:26 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Apr 30, 23:23 UTCIdentified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented.Apr 30, 23:23 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare Web Analytics processing is running behind. This affects timely delivery of customer data. These delays do not impact analytics for DNS and Rate Limiting.11:04 pmDurable Object and D1 Analytics Delayed
Apr 30, 23:04 UTCIdentified - The storage totals shown in the dashboard for Durable Objects and D1 are currently delayed.10:49 pmLoad Balancing health monitoring impacted
Apr 30, 22:49 UTCMonitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.Apr 30, 22:31 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is currently investigating issues with its Load Balancing Health Monitoring services. During this time there may be a delay in responding to endpoint health changes.10:39 pmApple's Q2 2026 Earnings Call: 11 Key Takeaways
Apple held its earnings call for the second fiscal quarter (first calendar quarter) of 2026 today after announcing its best March quarter ever. Apple saw revenue of $111.2 billion with double-digit growth across every geographic segment and across every product category. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Apple CFO Kevan Parekh provided insight into iPhone sales, Mac sales, RAM supply issues, and more. We've rounded up the most interesting takeaways from the call. iPhone 17 Sales Apple attributed its success to the new iPhone models. Cook said "demand was off the charts," but Apple was facing supply constraints that impacted revenue. Had there not been supply issues, Apple would have seen higher revenue. The A19 and A19 Pro chips from TSMC proved to be a bottleneck because TSMC uses the same 3nm process for AI chips that are in high demand. Cook said iPhone constraints were "primarily driven" by the availability of the advanced nodes Apple's SoCs are produced on. According to Parekh, the iPhone 17 family is Apple's best-selling iPhone lineup to date. "The iPhone 17 family is now the most popular lineup in our history... we believe we gained market share during the quarter," he said. iPhone revenue was $57 billion, up 22 percent year-over-year, which is a new March quarter record. Apple saw strong demand from upgraders and customers choosing an iPhone for the first time. Cook said Apple is "enormously pleased" with how the iPhone 17 lineup has been received. Memory Costs Apple had higher memory costs during the March quarter, and the impact is expected to get worse as the year goes on. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple is expecting "significantly higher memory costs" in the June quarter, and beyond June, memory costs will "drive an increasing impact" on Apple's business. Mac Sales Mac revenue was $8.4 billion, up six percent year-over-year. Cook said sales were impacted by supply constraints "driven by higher than expected levels of demand." The MacBook Neo that was introduced during the quarter was a hit, and Apple sold out. Shipping times for new machines reached several weeks. Apple also saw high demand for the Mac mini and the Mac Studio from people buying the machines for use with AI. Apple set March quarter records for upgraders and customers new to the Mac, leading to a new all-time record for the overall Mac install base. Apple is focused on customers new to the Mac and customers who have been holding onto their Mac for a long period of time, and the Neo is selling well to those customers. Apple expects Macs to face supply constraints in the June quarter due to continued high demand and "less flexibility in the supply chain." Mac Studio and Mac mini Supplies Apple expects it to take months to reach supply/demand balance on the Mac Studio and Mac mini, suggesting they are going to be hard to get for months to come. Apple underestimated demand for the Mac mini and the Mac Studio. "Both of these are amazing platforms for AI and agentic tools and the customer recognition of that is happening faster than what we had predicted, and so we saw higher than expected demand," Cook said. John Ternus Cook addressed John Ternus, who will take over as Apple's CEO on September 1, 2026. As I have said, there is no one on this planet I trust more to lead Apple into the future than John Ternus. John is a brilliant engineer, a deep thinker, a person of remarkable character, and a born leader. I know he will push us to go further than we think is possible in order to deliver the greatest products and services for our users. I have been so proud to call him a colleague and a friend, and I will be even more proud to call him Apple's CEO. Ternus also spoke on the call, where he teased Apple's upcoming product lineup. As Tim mentioned, we have an incredible roadmap ahead. And while you're not going to get me to talk about the details of that roadmap, suffice it to say this is the most exciting time in my 25-year career at Apple to be building products and services. There are so many opportunities before us, and I couldn't be more optimistic about what's to come. For now, let me simply say I am deeply grateful to Tim, to the executive team and to everyone at Apple, and I look forward to all of the important work ahead with that. Wearables Wearables revenue was $7.9 billion, an increase of five percent year-over-year. Apple's wearables install base hit a new all-time high, and more than half of customers who purchased an Apple Watch during the quarter were new to the product. Services Apple's services revenue reached $31 billion, a new all-time revenue record. Apple has an install base of over 2.5 billion active devices, a new all-time high across all major product categories. Both transacting and paid accounts hit new all-time highs in the quarter. Retail Apple had a March quarter revenue record for retail, with "very high levels of store traffic throughout the quarter." AI Parekh said that AI is a "really important investment area" for Apple, and the company plans to continue to invest in AI "incrementally on top of" what it normally invests in its product roadmap. Apple's R&D spending accelerated during the quarter, and Cook said that Apple is investing in products and services. "We see opportunities in both of those," he said. "We could not be more excited about how the future is playing out." On the collaboration with Google, Cook said things are going well. "We're happy with where things are, and we're happy with the work that we're doing independently as well," he said. Tariffs From Q1 to Q2, Apple saw less impact from tariffs due to the reduction in IEEPA tariff rates, and the reduced global tariff rate under Section 122. Cook said Apple is following the established processes of applying for a refund of tariffs paid, and any amount received will be invested back into U.S. innovation and advanced manufacturing. Any investment of refunded tariff fees will be in addition to Apple's prior commitments in the U.S. Next Quarter Parekh said June quarter total revenue is expected to grow 14 to 17 percent year-over-year. Services revenue is expected to grow at a similar rate to what was reported in the March quarter. Parekh warned investors about iPad revenue because last year, Apple released the A16 iPad. "Keep in mind, we face a difficult compare driven by the launch of the A16-powered iPad in the prior year," Parekh said. Apple's guidance for the June quarter relies on global tariff rates and policies remaining as they are today.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums10:28 pmApple to seek tariff refunds, plans to reinvest money in U.S. manufacturing
Apple CEO Tim Cook said today that the company is seeking refunds for duties it paid under tariffs Donald Trump announced last year, which the Supreme Court recently ruled unconstitutional. Here are the details. more…10:26 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 30, 2026 – OpenAI smartphone, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…10:18 pmAny tariff refund Apple gets will be reinvested into US manufacturing
Apple CEO Tim Cook made it clear, that the company will reinvest any tariff refund it gets into new U.S. manufacturing initiatives, further funding domestic production.Construction is ongoing - Image Credit: AppleIn almost an afterthought at the end of the earnings conference call, Cook made a big announcement. Beyond just going through the recently-announced motions and filing for that tariff refund, Apple has a plan.While there were no specifics, and nobody left to follow up the statement, Apple will invest what it gets back into US manufacturing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:12 pmFuture Apple CEO John Ternus promises fiscal discipline, ‘incredible’ product pipeline | Cult of MacFuture Apple CEO John Ternus promises fiscal discipline, ‘incredible’ product pipeline
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus promises he will be just as much of a profit-focused bean counter as his predecessor, current CEO Tim Cook. “As you know, one of the hallmarks of Tim’s tenure has been a deep thoughtfulness, deliberateness and discipline when it comes to the financial decision-making of the company,” Ternus said Thursday […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:06 pmApple is predicting up to a $110 billion fiscal third quarter 2026
There are no signs of Apple slowing down in Q3 2026, as it is likely to see even more year-over-year growth in spite of a tough comparison for iPad.iPhone 17 demand will help carry Apple through Q3Apple just had a record-breaking March quarter that brought in $111.2 billion in revenue. It seems that momentum won't be slowing going into Q3.Apple Chief Financial Officer Kevan Parekh shared forward-looking statements for Q3 2026 that estimate up to 14% to 17% growth year-over-year. That would mean growth from 2025's $94 billion up to $110 billion for 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:05 pmMulti-target Apple app (iOS/Mac/Watch/TV/Vision) for Frigate NVR — lessons from shipping 1.10 | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingMulti-target Apple app (iOS/Mac/Watch/TV/Vision) for Frigate NVR — lessons from shipping 1.10
Wrote up some notes from shipping Lumen for Frigate 1.10 since the multi-target stuff is finicky. The whole thing is one Xcode project, six platforms, Swift 6 strict concurrency. Most of the code is in two SPM packages: FrigateKit (API client + models) and VigilUI (design system). FrigateKit even covers watchOS, with a `#if !os(watchOS)` […]10:03 pmApple's memory stockpile is holding for now, but price rises still loom
Apple's ability to prevent memory prices from increasing the cost of iPhones and other products won't last forever. Tim Cook has warned that it's only going to get harder to do so.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungThe consumer tech industry is struggling to deal with the cost of memory, with supplies choked by the extreme demand of AI infrastructure build-outs. While Apple has managed to stop the cost impacting the price of its products so far, even it has its limits.Asked on the analyst conference call following its Q2 financial results release, incumbent CEO Tim Cook has revealed that pricing has affected the company's bottom line. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:00 pmCold start deep linking with auth state — how are you actually solving this? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingCold start deep linking with auth state — how are you actually solving this?
The cold start case keeps coming up as the messiest part of deep linking and I want to understand how people are handling it in production. The scenario: user taps a link, app isn't running, it opens directly to the target route. But auth state needs to resolve first, and depending on how fast that […]09:59 pmApple Says Mac Studio and Mac Mini Will Be in Short Supply for Months
During today's earnings call for the second fiscal quarter of 2026, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the Mac mini and Mac Studio could be hard to get for months to come. "We think, looking forward, that the Mac mini and Mac Studio may take several months to reach supply demand balance," Cook said. Apple underestimated demand for the Mac mini and the Mac Studio. "Both of these are amazing platforms for AI and agentic tools and the customer recognition of that is happening faster than what we had predicted, and so we saw higher than expected demand," Cook said. Shipping delays for the Mac mini and the Mac Studio have been increasing over the last few months, and the waits for some models stretch into months. Apple stopped selling the Mac Studio with 512GB RAM entirely, and it stopped accepting orders for some models with higher amounts of RAM. As of last week, the base Mac mini was listed as "Currently Unavailable" from Apple's online store because it is out of stock.Related Roundups: Mac Studio, Mac miniBuyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Caution), Mac Mini (Caution)Related Forums: Mac Studio, Mac miniThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:50 pmApple shares June quarter guidance with 14% to 17% revenue growth outlook
Apple today provided its guidance for the June quarter of fiscal 2026, outlining expectations for revenue growth, margins, and key business trends amid the ongoing memory shortage. Here are the details. more…09:48 pmApple Expects 'Significantly Higher Memory Costs' in June Quarter and Beyond
Apple had higher memory costs during the March quarter, and the impact is expected to get worse as the year goes on. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple is expecting "significantly higher memory costs" in the June quarter, and beyond June, memory costs will "drive an increasing impact" on Apple's business. Cook said the higher memory costs have been partially offset because the company is selling existing inventory that it has stockpiled. As those supplies dwindle, Apple's costs will go up. According to Cook, Apple is going to look at a "range of options" and the company is "continuing to evaluate" the situation. Cook declined to provide more insight into how Apple plans to deal with the problem. Memory costs have been soaring due to global supply constraints caused by AI server demand. Chip makers are prioritizing memory for AI servers rather than consumer devices, causing prices to go up.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:48 pmApple says supply constraints for Mac mini and Mac Studio to persist for several months | 9 to 5 MacApple says supply constraints for Mac mini and Mac Studio to persist for several months
On its quarterly earnings call today, Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed the ongoing supply shortages for Apple’s pro desktop Macs. Many configurations of Mac mini and Mac Studio are completely out of stock at Apple Stores online. Cook said customer interest in agentic AI use cases (like OpenClaw) is driving Mac mini and Mac Studio demand beyond what Apple predicted. Due to the ongoing industry constraints for advanced nodes and memory components, the company expects the supply shortages for these Macs to continue for the next several months. more…09:27 pmOpenAI may be teasing its next iPhone app launch with these clues
ChatGPT remains the top downloaded app on the App Store, and it sounds like OpenAI will launch a new iPhone app soon. more…09:20 pmJohn Ternus joins Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call, touts ‘incredible roadmap ahead’
Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call included a notable addition this time around, as incoming CEO John Ternus joined the discussion alongside current CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh. Here are the details. more…09:06 pmChina demand hinges on good products that resonate with customers, Cook says
Apple had a record-breaking March quarter partially thanks to excellent performance in China, but there's more to the story than just basic demand.iPhone 17e helped drive demand in Q2The US government went through a period of upheaval in 2025 thanks to the new administration's aggressive, random, and now illegal tariffs. While not much has improved in that regard, the relationship between the US and China has improved somewhat in the intervening year.According to Apple CEO Tim Cook on CNBC, that improved relationship with China was a positive development, but not the drive. He claims it is that "the product has really resonated with the customer." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:05 pmStrong iPhone, Mac sales lead to Apple’s best-ever March quarter
Macworld If you thought Apple would show any signs of slowing down following its record-breaking Q1 results, you’d be mistaken. Apple on Thursday announced its Q2 earnings results, and they’re just as glittery as last quarter, with record revenue of $111.2 billion and strong showings for the iPhone and Mac. Every category of Apple product saw growth over the year-ago quarter, with the iPhone hitting nearly $57 billion in sales, a whopping 22 percent increase over last year. This quarter saw the launch of the iPhone 17e, but it’s likely the bulk of the revenue is from higher-priced iPhone 17 Pro models. Additionally, Apple hit another all-time Services high, with revenue of nearly $31 billion. Mac sales also grew from just under $8 billion last year to about $8.4 billion this year. Apple released the MacBook Neo in March and has faced supply constraints ever since its launch, so it likely does not play a significant role in this quarter. Outgoing CEO Tim Cook noted that Apple’s new laptop is “captivating customers all around the world.” Additionally, Apple’s iPad sales grew to $6.9 billion from $6.4 billion and its Wearables line pulled in $7.9 billion compared to $7.5 billion a year ago. During its conference call with investors, Cook addressed the coming CEO turnover to John Ternus, saying there is “no one I trust more on this planet to lead Apple.” John Ternus spoke on the call as well, repeating the oft-heard phrase that Apple has an “incredible roadmap ahead” and that this is “the most exciting time in my 25 year career at Apple.”09:01 pmiPhone 17 Is Apple's Most Popular Lineup Ever
Apple's iPhone 17 models are its most popular iPhones to date, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh told the Financial Times. Both Parekh and Apple CEO Tim Cook attributed Apple's stellar Q2 2026 performance to iPhone sales. "The iPhone 17 family is now the most popular line-up in our history... we believe we gained market share during the quarter," said Parekh. Cook told Reuters that iPhone demand was "off the charts," and that supply was constrained despite the impressive sales. "And there's just a little less flexibility in the supply chain at the moment for getting more parts," Cook said. Apple's iPhone sales were held back by the A19 and A19 Pro chips that it gets from TSMC, as TSMC also manufactures AI chips. Parekh said that memory had an "increasing impact" between the first and second quarters of 2026. Issues with chip supply and increasing problems acquiring RAM could potentially have an impact on the iPhone 18 lineup that Apple is expected to introduce this September. The lineup will include Apple's first foldable iPhone. The current iPhone 17 family includes the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Air.Related Roundups: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 ProTag: EarningsBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17 (Neutral), iPhone 17 Pro (Neutral)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums09:01 pmRecord quarter leads to new $100B share buyback, increased dividend
Apple reported $111.2 billion in revenue for its fiscal second quarter on April 30, delivering growth, record March-quarter results, and a new $100 billion share buyback.Apple posts its latest earnings results"Today Apple is proud to report our best March quarter ever, with revenue of $111.2 billion and double-digit growth across every geographic segment," CEO Tim Cook said. "iPhone achieved a March quarter revenue record, fueled by such extraordinary demand for the iPhone 17 lineup."Results for the quarter ended March 28, 2026, beat expectations, with earnings per share of $2.01, up 22% year over year. The company posted growth across every geographic segment, with iPhone revenue setting a March-quarter record on demand for the iPhone 17 lineup, while Services reached a new all-time high. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:59 pmApple says iPhone 17 lineup is officially the ‘most popular’ in its history
Apple reported another record-breaking quarter of earnings today, and it came with a big announcement about the iPhone 17 lineup: it’s now the company’s most popular model family ever. more…08:59 pmMac lineup is doing so well that Apple can't keep up with demand
Apple CEO Tim Cook is thrilled at how well the new Mac lineup is doing, but that isn't good news for anyone looking to score a Mac mini.Tim Cook suspects Mac mini supply constraints into fall 2026Apple's had a great quarter as far as Mac is concerned. And not just with returning Apple fans, but new to Mac users, too.On Thursday, ahead of the April quarterly earnings call, Cook told CNBC: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:55 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple reports second quarter results08:47 pmBooming iPhone sales fuel Apple’s latest record-breaking quarter
Apple revenue reaches a record high for the most-recent March quarter. The iPhone 17 contributed, plus there's growth all around the company. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:46 pmTim Cook says iPhone 17 demand is ‘off the charts’, but supply constraints impacted sales | 9 to 5 MacTim Cook says iPhone 17 demand is ‘off the charts’, but supply constraints impacted sales
Apple just announced its quarterly results, including $56.99 billion in iPhone revenue. This number is slightly below the average of analyst expectations heading into the earnings, but Tim Cook tells Reuters that Apple would have sold more if it had the supply. Cook said iPhone 17 demand “was off the charts”. He said supply of advanced processor nodes is constrained and “there’s just a little less flexibility in the supply chain at the moment” in terms of getting more parts available. more…08:39 pmApple earnings crush Wall Street consensus again, Q2 record smashed
Apple has reported its financials for the second quarter of 2026, posting a second quarter record of $111.2 with gains almost across the board that exceed the expectations of Wall Street analysts.Current Apple CEO Tim Cook [left], CFO Kevan Parekh [right]The second quarter of Apple's financial calendar has ended, and is usually a fairly quiet affair following the blockbuster first-quarter figures. For 2026, Q2 has a fair bit of expected spice, due to the John Ternus announcement.In the quarter, Apple's revenue hit $111.2 billion, up from the $95.4 billion reported in the year-ago quarter. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:38 pmApple Reports Record-Breaking 2Q 2026 Results: $29.6B Profit on $111.2B Revenue
Apple today announced financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2026, which corresponds to the first calendar quarter of the year. For the quarter, Apple posted revenue of $111.2 billion and net quarterly profit of $29.6 billion, or $2.01 per diluted share, compared to revenue of $95.4 billion and net quarterly profit of $24.8 billion, or $1.65 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Services revenue again reached an all-time high during the quarter, while company revenue, earnings per share, and iPhone revenue all set March quarter records. Gross margin for the quarter was 49.3 percent, compared to 47.1 percent in the year-ago quarter. Apple's board of directors also authorized an additional $100 billion for share repurchases and declared an increased dividend payment of $0.27 per share, up from $0.26 per share. The dividend is payable May 14 to shareholders of record as of May 11."Today Apple is proud to report our best March quarter ever, with revenue of $111.2 billion and double-digit growth across every geographic segment," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "iPhone achieved a March quarter revenue record, fueled by such extraordinary demand for the iPhone 17 lineup. During the quarter, Services achieved yet another all-time record, and we were excited to introduce remarkable new products to our strongest lineup ever. That included the addition of the iPhone 17e and the M4-powered iPad Air, along with the launch of MacBook Neo, which is captivating customers all around the world." Apple will provide live streaming of its fiscal Q2 2026 financial results conference call at 2:00 pm Pacific, and MacRumors will update this story with coverage of the conference call highlights. Conference call starts at 2:00 p.m. Pacific - No need to refresh Loading live updates... var reportinglive = new reportinglive_module;reportinglive.init();Tag: EarningsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:37 pmMacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q226 conference call
MacDailyNews presents live notes from Apple’s Q226 Conference Call with analysts starting at 2pm PDT / 5pm EDT today, April 30, 2026… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:34 pmApple reports Q2 2026 earnings: $111.2 billion in revenue, up 17% [Charts]
Apple just released its earnings report for the second fiscal quarter of 2026. The company reported $111.2 billion in revenue, $29.58 billion in net profit, and $2.01 in earnings per share. Here’s the full breakdown. more…08:31 pmApple beats second quarter results with record quarterly revenue of $111.2 billion
Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter. The company posted revenue and earnings per share numbers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:26 pmiOS 27 to bring AI inside the Camera app, Tim Cook’s biggest mistake, iPhone shutdown problem | 9 to 5 MaciOS 27 to bring AI inside the Camera app, Tim Cook’s biggest mistake, iPhone shutdown problem
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Just shipped my 4th app and the screenshot bottleneck is becoming insane. Breakdown of what I actually spent last launch: 1h figuring out the iOS_6.5 vs 6.7 specs (still confused on what Apple resizes vs not) 2h in Figma making the marketing variants (5 variants × 8 screens × 3 locales) 1h exporting + reformatting […]08:09 pmDiscover Dropping Two Apple Wallet Features
Discover is planning to eliminate some of the Apple Wallet integrations that it introduced in 2023, according to letters that cardholders are receiving. As of June 4, 2026, Discover users will no longer be able to see their total card balance and transaction history in the iPhone's Wallet app, or use the Pay with Rewards feature in Apple Pay. Apple has a Connected Cards feature that allows credit cards from participating companies to display balances and recent transactions when they're added to the Wallet app. Discover has supported the feature for nearly three years, as have many UK banks, but other credit card companies in the U.S. did not add support. Pay with Rewards, which is also being eliminated, allows Discover cardholders use their cashback bonuses toward Apple Pay purchases. Discover says that while several Apple Pay features are being eliminated, Discover users will still be able to use the Discover card to make Apple Pay purchases in retail locations and online. Here's a full list of the changes Discover is making: Enrollment Cancellation - If applicable, your enrollment in Connected Account and Pay with Rewards with Apple Pay from Discover will be canceled on June 4, 2026. Access to Information - You will continue to have full access to your account, rewards, balances, transactions and payments on Discover.com, the Discover mobile app, and on your monthly statements. Starting June 4, 2026, you will no longer have access to such details within your Apple Wallet. You will continue to see your Apple Pay transactions in your wallet. Pay with Rewards - Starting June 4, 2026, you will no longer be able to use rewards to cover an Apple Pay purchase directly at digital checkout. Your options for redeeming your Discover rewards otherwise remain the same. Terms - Connected Accounts and Pay with Rewards with Apple Pay cancellation does not affect any other terms of your Discover accounts and agreements. Eligibility, service, and cancellation are subject to the Apple Pay terms. It is not clear if these features are being eliminated because Apple is ending the integrations, or because Discover is opting out. The changes will go into effect on June 4, 2026.Tags: Apple Wallet, DiscoverThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums08:01 pmHere’s how to listen live to Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call
Later today, Apple will release its Q2 2026 earnings, where component shortages, the iPhone 17 line’s ongoing success, and low Mac availability are expected to play a bit part. Here’s how you can listen in live. more…08:01 pmHere’s how to listen live to Apple’s Q2 2026 earnings call
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Apple has accused India’s Competition Commission of India (CCI) of exceeding its powers and attempting to undermine judicial authority… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:53 pmSchedule Maintenance Thursday April 30th – Blogger Service
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Apr 30, 12:00 - 13:00 PDTApr 30, 11:32 PDTScheduled - We will be performing routine maintenance on the Blogger service today, Thursday April 30th, between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM PST.During this time, Applets that use the Blogger service will be temporarily paused and will not run. Applets using the Blogger service will resume once maintenance is complete.06:53 pmiOS 26 upgraded one of Apple’s best Home Screen widgets in two ways
iOS 26.4 added brand new widgets for the iPhone’s Home Screen, but you might not know that fairly recently, Apple also upgraded its popular Photos widget in two ways. more…06:47 pmApple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 3
Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 3. The firmware has a version number of 8B40, up from 8B39. There is no word on what's included in the new firmware, but Apple has a support document with limited notes. Most updates are limited to bug fixes and performance improvements. To get the updated firmware, make sure your AirPods Pro are in range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and are connected via Bluetooth. From there, connect your Apple device to Wi-Fi, put your AirPods in the Charging Case, and connect the Charging Case to power. Keep the case closed and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware update to install. After that, check the version number and repeat the process if the update hasn't been installed.Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3Tag: AirPods Pro 3Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: AirPodsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums06:32 pmCannot remove app from App Review
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Apple has just released brand new firmware for users of AirPods Pro 3. Here are the details. more…06:07 pmDesktop Authenticator Enrollment Degradation
Apr 30, 14:07 EDTResolved - The issue has been resolved. Services have returned to normal operation, and customers should no longer experience delays or failures.We apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.Apr 30, 13:57 EDTMonitoring - Mitigation actions have been implemented. The service has stabilized and recovery is underway. We will continue to monitor to ensure full resolution.Apr 30, 13:54 EDTIdentified - We are currently addressing an issue impacting desktop authenticator enrollments .A subset of customers may experience intermittent delays or failures during desktop authenticator enrollment. Mitigation actions are in progress and are helping to reduce impact. Core authentication, SSO, and delivery services remain fully operational.06:05 pmGrab Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM for $1,399, plus save on every model
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