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- 08:03 pmPC Mag reviews Apple’s iPhone 17e: ‘Entry-level price, premium feel’
Apple's iPhone 17e is a powerful and more affordable addition to the iPhone 17 lineup. At the heart of iPhone 17e is the latest-generation… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:02 pmHands-On With the New MacBook Neo
Happy MacBook Neo launch day! Apple's $599 notebook is finally here, and we picked one up to take a look at the new machine and share some first impressions. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The MacBook Neo looks like a MacBook Air, but a little bit smaller. It comes in fun colors, including Citrus, Blush, and Indigo, plus a plain Silver shade. It's lightweight, has rounded corners, and it's an all-around nice machine, especially compared to bulkier Windows PCs. The display is as bright as the MacBook Air display at 500 nits, and it has nice vivid colors. The base model comes with a 256GB SSD and no Touch ID button for the color-matched keyboard, but the higher-tier 512GB model priced at $699 does have Touch ID. Since this is a $599 MacBook, there are some compromises. You only get two USB-C ports and no Thunderbolt, plus no MagSafe or fast charging option. Only one of the USB-C ports is USB3, so you'll need to use that one if you want to connect an external display. It supports a 4K 60Hz display. The trackpad isn't the same Force Touch trackpad you'll find on the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, but it's just as usable with the exception of the pressure-based options. There is a physical click rather than the Haptic Force Touch click, but the entire button can click so you can press anywhere. The keyboard is identical to the keyboard of the MacBook Air in terms of feel. Apple designed new speakers for the MacBook Neo, and they're side-firing for the first time. Maximum sound is a little limited, but sound quality is otherwise decent for a laptop. The microphones for video calls are good at isolating out background noise, but the camera is limited to 1080p so it's not quite as good as the camera Apple uses for more expensive MacBook models. In terms of performance, the MacBook Neo has an A18 Pro chip and it's limited to 8GB RAM, but that's plenty for simple tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, editing documents, and doing homework. In a quick test opening 54 pre-installed apps on the MacBook Neo, it didn't struggle, and it was able to handle all of those apps without an issue. We're going to do a deep dive into performance and battery life in the future once we've been able to spend more time with the MacBook Neo, so make sure to keep an eye on the site for more videos.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:46 pmPerplexity's Personal Computer lets AI agents access your Mac mini's files
Perplexity is bringing its AI closer to its users, with a new Personal Computer that combines its agentic AI platform with a Mac mini's local applications. This may be too much AI for some people.How Perplexity is illustrating its Personal Computer - Image Credit: PerplexityAt the end of February, Perplexity rolled out Perplexity Computer, a so-called digital worker that uses the same software stack and other sub-agents just like a person would. That concept has now been expanded to run more locally to the user.Announced via a meandering and navel-gazing X post by Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, the Personal Computer is a version of Perplexity Computer that handles things on a nearby computer. Srinivas directly name-checks the Mac mini as a platform it could run on, with the entire thing able to merge both the work of Perplexity Computer and a user's local files. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:44 pmWatch: Apple's Lesser-Known Co-Founder to Appear at Event Tonight
Following the release of his new book Apple: The First 50 Years, tech columnist David Pogue is hosting an Apple at 50: Five Decades of Thinking Different event at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California tonight. The event will be live streamed on YouTube for free, starting at 7 p.m. Pacific Time. "From the early garage days of the 1970s, to the heyday of the Macintosh in the 1980s, to Apple's transformation in the 2000s with the iPhone, the program will explore how Apple repeatedly redefined itself while holding fast to a distinctive vision," the Computer History Museum said, in the YouTube stream's description. The event will feature speakers from across multiple Apple eras, including: John Sculley: Apple's CEO from 1983 to 1993 Chris Espinosa: Apple's longest-serving employee Avie Tevanian: Apple's former Chief Software Technology Officer Jon Rubinstein: Apple's former SVP of Hardware Engineering (appearing by video)Pogue is a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, and he spent many years writing about Apple and technology for The New York Times and Macworld. In a social media post, Pogue said the event will also feature Ronald Wayne, the lesser-known third co-founder of Apple, alongside Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It is unclear if Wayne will be attending the event in person or if he will speak. Wayne sold his 10% share of Apple back to Jobs and Wozniak just 12 days after the company was established in 1976, to avoid personal financial risk. His share of the company would be worth hundreds of billions of dollars today. The live stream is below. Pogue said there will be seven key Apple figures participating in the event, so there should be two others beyond the names listed above. Perhaps it is a surprise. The Computer History Museum has an Apple at 50 page with a timeline of the company's history, old photos, interviews, rare prototypes, and more. Apple: The First 50 Years is available in hardcover and digital formats. In time for Apple's 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026, the 608-page book explores the first five decades of the company's history. Pogue interviewed 150 key people who shaped Apple into what it is today, including Wozniak, Sculley, former design chief Jony Ive, and others. The book provides "new facts that correct the record":In time for Apple's 50th anniversary, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue tells the iconic company's entire life story: how it was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features full-color photos, new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture, and fresh interviews with the legendary figures who shaped Apple into what it is today.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us to keep the site running.Tags: Computer History Museum, David Pogue, Ronald WayneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums07:39 pmApple@50: How to watch tonight’s Computer History Museum panel with Apple veterans and David Pogue | 9 to 5 MacApple@50: How to watch tonight’s Computer History Museum panel with Apple veterans and David Pogue
To kick off Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the Computer History Museum will host a panel later tonight featuring several veteran Apple executives, moderated by journalist David Pogue. Here’s how to watch. more…07:36 pmStudio Display XDR seemingly works on Intel Macs after all, with a caveat
While the Apple Studio Display XDR is officially usable only with Apple Silicon Macs, the hardware seems to work with select Intel Macs as well.The Apple Studio Display XDR seems to work with select Intel Macs after all.Apple replaced its 32-inch Pro Display XDR with the slightly smaller 27-inch Studio Display XDR on March 3. Early reviews praised the color accuracy of the hardware, along with the 120Hz refresh rate — a feature only available when the display is used with select Macs and iPads.According to the products' technical specification pages, the updated Apple Studio Display and Apple Studio Display XDR are compatible only with Apple Silicon Macs running macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:17 pm‘Silo’ season 3 will premiere on Apple TV this summer, earlier than expected
The highly anticipated return to the twist-filled sci-fi universe of "Silo" on Apple TV is arriving earlier than many fans expected… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:15 pmNetwork Connectivity/52X errors in KUL
Mar 11, 19:15 UTCResolved - Customers connecting through Kuala Lumpur may have noticed degraded network connectivity and 52X errors between 18:16 and 18:25 UTC07:12 pmissues with Cloudflare Dashboard
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Status: MonitoringOur Engineering team has deployed a fix for the issue, and we're starting to see a decrease in Copilot errors across the platform. We'll continue to monitor the issue for any sudden spike and will share an update once we see normal performance.06:50 pmmacOS 26.4: Four new features are coming to your Mac
macOS Tahoe 26.4 is coming soon as the next software update for your Mac. Here are four new features included in macOS 26.4. more…06:41 pmSinister fishing adventure Dredge sails toward Apple Arcade
"Dredge" mixes fishing with Lovecraftian horror. It's not like anything you've played before, and it's coming soon to Apple Arcade. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:24 pmPerplexity’s Personal Computer is a cloud-based AI agent running on Mac mini
Apple’s Mac mini is back in the AI headlines. Last month, Perplexity released its own version of the OpenClaw “personal AI assistant” idea with a feature called Perplexity Computer. Now the company is taking the concept a step further with an implementation it calls Personal Computer. This version “works with a Mac mini that runs continuously, merging your local applications with Perplexity Computer.” more…06:23 pmLAX (Los Angeles) on 2026-03-20
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THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 18, 09:00 UTC - Mar 19, 00:00 UTCMar 11, 18:13 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LAX (Los Angeles) datacenter between 2026-03-18 09:00 and 2026-03-19 00:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.06:07 pmMacBook Neo proves that it would be great if Apple let an iPhone or iPad be your Mac
The MacBook Neo proves that macOS can run on an iPhone processor. More than that, it shows how Apple now has all of the elements to make a device that's transformative in every sense.macOS doesn't work on iPad, but imagine if it did. Imagine only ever needing to carry around your iPhone, regardless of whether you were working with macOS or not. Imagine connecting your iPad to a Magic Keyboard, and firing up macOS.Either would be one single device that works like an iPhone in your hand, or an iPad on your lap, but a Mac when you connect it to the right input and output devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:07 pmMacBook Neo proves that it would be great if Apple let an iPhone or iPad be your Mac
The MacBook Neo proves that macOS can run on an iPhone processor. More than that, it shows how Apple now has all of the elements to make a device that's transformative in every sense.macOS doesn't work on iPad, but imagine if it did. Imagine only ever needing to carry around your iPhone, regardless of whether you were working with macOS or not. Imagine connecting your iPad to a Magic Keyboard, and firing up macOS.Either would be one single device that works like an iPhone in your hand, or an iPad on your lap, but a Mac when you connect it to the right input and output devices. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:04 pmHow the Apple Watch SE fixes the $599 MacBook Neo
Macworld How quickly things change. A couple of weeks ago, Apple was that out-of-touch company with the expensive products; now, following the launch of the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, it’s the Value Tech Warehouse. Gone are the days of Think Different and insanely great. Welcome to the era of pile ’em high, sell ’em cheap. Okay, that might not quite be true. It’s extraordinarily unlikely that Apple is pivoting to the budget market in any broad strategic sense, and the company will retain a keen interest in the high-margin premium market. Upsell opportunities will be found wherever possible. But it’s truer today than ever before that you can buy a complete bundle of decent Apple products at a manageable price. In fact, the entry-level models of the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and Apple Watch SE 3 come in at a combined $1,447 if you buy direct from Apple, or less if you shop around. While that isn’t exactly an impulse purchase, it’s unprecedentedly affordable. Just make sure you don’t leave off the Apple Watch, which is key to the whole thing. First of all, the SE 3 is quite simply a brilliant smartwatch at a brilliant price. When we were rounding up Apple’s hits of 2025, I didn’t have any hesitation about the product I wanted to write about. A comfortable and unobtrusive design, always-on display, fast charging, excellent battery life, and on-device Siri… all this for just $249. In my review, I gave it 4.5 stars out of 5 and an Editors’ Choice badge, and I would recommend the device to anyone who’s curious about getting into smartwatches. It’s both good and relatively cheap. Apple Watch SE 3 Price When Reviewed: From $249 Best Prices Today: $239 at Amazon | $249.99 at Target | $269 at Walmart What I didn’t know at the time is how useful the Apple Watch SE would become just a couple of months later. The nice thing about the Apple Watch now is that it covers for one of the $599 MacBook Neo’s few pain points: its lack of Touch ID, which we placed at the top of our list of missing features. Biometric unlocking might seem like a small thing, but it both locks down your Mac and delivers serious convenience when multiplied by the number of times you wake up your Mac or log into a website. If you’ve had access to it before, managing without it is going to hurt. And if you haven’t, incorporating biometrics is an easy way to level up your day-to-day computing experience. Let me set the scene. You wake up in the morning and put on your Apple Watch. Do you need to use the passcode to unlock it? No! Just look at your iPhone, and Face ID will unlock both at once. Then you open your MacBook and prepare to begin work. Do you need to enter your password? No! The proximity of an unlocked, authenticated Apple Watch will do that for you. You’ve now got three devices unlocked without having to input a single password, and only one of them needed to have any biometric features. Multiply this by the number of unlocks per day, the number of days per month, the number of months per year… plus all the times you need to log into a website or want to buy something using Apple Pay (by double clicking your watch’s side button). It adds up. Now, in strict fairness, I should point out that the 512GB version of the MacBook Neo, which costs an extra $100, does get Touch ID, so the $249 Apple Watch isn’t actually saving you any money. But this isn’t a one-use product. It’s an excellent health and fitness product, a fashion accessory, and a convenient way to get notifications without taking out your phone. Once you start wearing one, you won’t want to take it off. Most of all, it works as part of a team. Biometrics are only the start: when you own the classic trio of Apple devices—iPhone, Apple Watch, MacBook—then you start to notice all kinds of neat interaction between them. This is what Apple is best at. Well, that and making cheap products, apparently.05:53 pmNew Apple Studio Displays Double Internal Storage to 128GB
The Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR are equipped with A19 and A19 Pro chips, respectively, and each display has 128GB of internal NAND storage. With A-series chips, the Studio Displays run an iOS-based operating system, which is what the internal storage space is used for. The A19 and A19 Pro handle camera processing for the Center Stage camera, color calibration, USB and Thunderbolt device management, spatial audio, and more. Storage space is necessary for the existing software, downloading new firmware updates over time, and perhaps for diagnostics, but the storage is not used for user-facing features. The prior-generation Studio Display had 64GB of storage, so the new displays have double the capacity. Apple likely found it more affordable to use existing NAND storage from its iPhone supply chain rather than to invest in smaller modules with less storage. Most of the 128GB is probably unnecessary. Along with 128GB of storage, the Studio Display has 8GB RAM and the Studio Display XDR has 12GB RAM. The new displays launched today, and are now available for purchase from the online Apple Store and Apple retail locations. (Thanks, Mr. Macintosh!)Related Roundup: Studio DisplayBuyer's Guide: Displays (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:35 pmIntermittent Challenge page issues
Mar 11, 17:35 UTCInvestigating - Some customers may find challenge pages may be impossible to solve.05:32 pmApple Vision Pro is Getting the 'World's Most Advanced Flight Simulator'
X-Plane, which is advertised as being the "world's most advanced flight simulator," is coming to Apple's Vision Pro in the next month or so. The upcoming visionOS 26.4 update adds support for NVIDIA's CloudXR 6.0 platform, and this will enable Vision Pro users to wirelessly stream immersive PC games from NVIDIA RTX-powered servers via Wi-Fi, including the flight simulator X-Plane 12. According to Justin Ryan, the simulator will stream at up to 4K at 120 FPS. Vision Pro users will be able to connect their own flight simulation hardware for an immersive flying experience. If you have a physical yoke or throttle, Apple's augmented reality framework ARKit uses image detection to recognize them and place them inside your virtual cockpit, as shown in Ryan's demo below (via 9to5Mac). Here’s a first look at X-Plane 12 on Apple Vision Pro!With visionOS 26.4 and NVIDIA CloudXR 6.0, the simulator streams wirelessly at up to 4K/120fps to your headset.And if you have a physical yoke or throttle, ARKit uses image detection to recognize them and place them inside… pic.twitter.com/FTYzJH9ALP— Justin Ryan ᯅ (@justinryanio) March 11, 2026 X-Plane 12 is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux for $59.99, or as a DVD for $99.99. A companion app for visionOS will be available in the Vision Pro's App Store "later this spring," according to the announcement. visionOS 26.4 is currently in beta testing, and the update is expected to be released in late March or early April.Related Roundup: Apple Vision ProBuyer's Guide: Vision Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple Vision ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums05:20 pmAnother PC maker sounds alarm as MacBook Neo shakes up industry
We recently wrote about how $599 MacBook Neo could shake up the PC industry. Now more laptop makers are freaking out. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:15 pmTom’s Hardware: Apple’s MacBook Neo is ‘a budget-priced game-changer’
Apple's all-new MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop ever, starts at just $599 (and $499 for education customers), bringing the full Mac… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:52 pmFrontline Support Live Chat & inbound Personalized Support IVR Phone Calls – Maintenance
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Mar 11, 16:50 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare One traffic routed through Cloudflare's Budapest point of presence may experience an increase in the frequency in timeouts.04:49 pmClaude AI and Code are experiencing log in issues and slow performance
Claude may have climbed up 40+ spots in the App Store this year, but the Anthropic’s AI chatbot is currently down. more…04:43 pmApple Ties Samsung as Top Smartphone Maker in 2025
Apple and Samsung produced nearly the same number of smartphones in 2025, tying for the top position in global smartphone production, according to a new report from TrendForce. Global smartphone production reached approximately 1.254 billion units in 2025, rising 2.5% year over year. The research firm says Apple and Samsung each produced nearly 240 million smartphones during the year, tying for the top position in global production. TrendForce says the smartphone market in the first half of 2025 benefited from China's government subsidy programs, which stimulated demand, while the second half of the year was supported by the traditional seasonal peak driven by new flagship smartphone launches. Apple's production increased significantly toward the end of the year following the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup. TrendForce said Apple's smartphone production rose more than 50% quarter over quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by strong shipments of the company's latest iPhone models. The report adds that the iPhone 17 series benefited from well-positioned retail pricing, which helped drive strong market performance. TrendForce suggests that if Apple adopts a more aggressive pricing strategy in 2026, it could help sustain both production and sales momentum. Looking ahead, the broader smartphone industry is expected to face mounting cost pressures. TrendForce says surging memory prices are likely to significantly increase smartphone production costs in 2026. As a result, global smartphone output is projected to decline by at least 10% year over year to around 1.135 billion units. According to the firm, smartphone manufacturers will face a difficult choice between raising retail prices to preserve margins or lowering device specifications to maintain shipment volumes, with the entry-level segment expected to be most affected by rising component costs. Beyond Apple and Samsung, several other manufacturers ranked among the largest producers in 2025. Xiaomi (including Redmi and POCO) ranked third with production close to 170 million units, followed by OPPO (including OnePlus and Realme) with 143 million units. Vivo placed fifth, while Transsion (the company behind TECNO, Infinix, and itel) ranked sixth after sharply cutting production late in the year due to inventory adjustments and demand concerns in emerging markets. Honor ranked seventh after accelerating production toward the end of 2025, while Lenovo (including Motorola) ranked eighth with roughly 61 million smartphones produced during the year.Tags: Samsung, TrendForceThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums04:40 pmAltStore PAL update brings social web features and Liquid Glass design
How does AltStore compete with the App Store on discovery? It turns out embracing the Fediverse may be the answer. The first big AltStore PAL update since May brings new social web features and Liquid Glass design. more…04:36 pmWhatsApp launches preteen accounts, here’s how they work
WhatsApp has announced that preteens can now use its messaging platform via new parent-managed accounts that come with certain restrictions. Here are the details. more…04:21 pmApple's updated Studio Display vs Alogic Edge 5K : Big screens compared
The Alogic Edge 5K display delivers widescreen high resolution and impressive styling for Apple Studio Display money. Here's how the specs of two screens compare.Apple Studio Display [left], Alogic Edge 5k [right]Alogic has a fairly good pedigree when it comes to monitors. Its first monitor, the Alogic Clarity, was a more budget-focused and flexible counterpart to the Apple Studio Display when it first came out.A few years later, the Alogic Edge 5K is another attempt to attract the typical Apple Studio Display customer. This time, the screen is much larger and with impressive styling, while also raising the price closer to Apple's monitor. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:20 pmIran-Backed Hackers Claim Wiper Attack on Medtech Firm Stryker
A hacktivist group with links to Iran's intelligence agencies is claiming responsibility for a data-wiping attack against Stryker, a global medical technology company based in Michigan. News reports out of Ireland, Stryker's largest hub outside of the United States, said the company sent home more than 5,000 workers there today. Meanwhile, a voicemail message at Stryker's main U.S. headquarters says the company is currently experiencing a building emergency.04:17 pmGet a pair of 5-foot Beats charging cables for just $21
Macworld Beats 60W USB-C 2-pack View Deal If you’re looking for some high-quality cables to recharge your gadgets faster, Beats is a surprisingly affordable option. Now that they’re 40 percent off, you can get a two-pack for $21 at Amazon, a near-impulse buy and the best price we’ve ever seen. These 60W cables are more than suitable to recharge your smartphone, tablet, or even some laptops. Since they support fast charging, they’re compatible with quite a range of USB-C devices, starting with all your favorite Apple gadgets and continuing with Android devices and more. The best part about these cables is that they’re durable, as they’re covered with braided nylon. This also helps because there’s virtually no chance for the tangle-fairies to come at night and tie them in a knot in whatever drawer you keep them. We’re not going to lie, it also helps that these cables come from Beats, which is basically Apple quality at a lower price. So grab a couple of these 5ft USB-C Beats cables while this 40 percent discount still stands.04:02 pmApple Arcade adds award-winning hits ‘DREDGE+,’ ‘Unpacking+,’ and ‘My Very Hungry Caterpillar+’ to its growing catalog | Mac Daily NewsApple Arcade adds award-winning hits ‘DREDGE+,’ ‘Unpacking+,’ and ‘My Very Hungry Caterpillar+’ to its growing catalog
Apple Arcade continues to expand its curated collection of over 200 family-friendly games, offering players uninterrupted gameplay with… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:02 pmAre App Store Connect builds stuck at processing forever?
I have submitted a built to App Store connect but it's stuck at processing for an hour. Anyone else? Usually this takes just a few minutes. submitted by /u/busymom0 [link] [comments]03:53 pmMacBook Pro to Receive 'Major Upgrade' by Early Next Year
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said the MacBook Pro will receive a "major upgrade" with an OLED display by early next year. In a blog post, Kuo said the new MacBook Pro will be released between late 2026 and early 2027. With an OLED display, the MacBook Pro would have better image quality compared to the current models with LCD displays and mini-LED backlighting. Advantages of OLED displays include more vivid colors, higher contrast ratio, and wider viewing angles, and they can be more power efficient depending on the content being displayed. The next-generation MacBook Pro is expected to feature many other upgrades, including a thinner design, a touch screen, a Dynamic Island, and M6 Pro and M6 Max chips manufactured with TSMC's 2nm process. It has been rumored that Apple might even expand its C1X or C2 modem to the MacBook Pro for built-in cellular connectivity. With all of these new features, higher prices are likely. For this reason, it was recently reported that the model with an OLED display might be a so-called "MacBook Ultra" that is positioned above the MacBook Pro in the lineup. Kuo expects the MacBook Air to receive an OLED display as well, but not until 2028 or 2029. Apple just released MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, but if you are interested in bigger upgrades, it might be best to wait. The last MacBook Pro redesign occurred in 2021, so these moments do not come along too often.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTag: Ming-Chi KuoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums03:45 pmDeals: AirPods 4 nearly 35% off, new Studio Display, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, MacBook Air $320 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: AirPods 4 nearly 35% off, new Studio Display, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, MacBook Air $320 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation at just shy of 35% off alongside M4 iPad Air launch day deals at up to $100 off and the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro 16GB/1TB at $200 off. The new MacBook lineup and Studio Displays have now released and we have launch day deals on those too – up to $100 credits on the new MacBooks right here and you’ll find the same on the new Studio Displays. We also have Apple’s 16GB/512GB M4 MacBook Air hitting one of the best prices ever at $320 off, the official Apple Ocean Band in Anchor Blue at 35% off, and the now live Anker’s 2026 Spring sale at up to 44% off. Everything awaits below. more…03:40 pmWhat you should know before Migrating from GCD to Swift Concurrency
Started updating our old GCD-heavy codebase to Swift Concurrency. Created post on some of my findings that are not clear in migration guides. Curious to hear your findings with migration? submitted by /u/soumyaranjanmahunt [link] [comments]03:35 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 11, 2026 – MacBook Neo launch, ‘Ultra’ rumors
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 CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 30% and get a $100 Savings Card. more…03:28 pmTwo indie greats and a legendary children's book app arrive on Apple Arcade in April
Apple is expanding its collection of Apple Arcade games with "Dredge+," "Unpacking+," and "My Very Hungry Caterpillar+" in April — two of which are App Store Award winners.Three new games join Apple Arcade in AprilWhile Apple may not be adding a ton of games in April, the three games coming next month are surprisingly varied. This time, we'll see the addition of a survival horror game, a zen puzzle game, and a game geared towards the preschool crowd. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:26 pmToday in Apple history: iPad 2 is the svelte sequel fans hoped for
On March 11, 2011, the iPad 2 launch date brought a thinner, more powerful tablet with massive advances over Apple's original tablet. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:23 pmHong Kong SMS Carrier Maintenance – China Unicom
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 25, 03:00 - 07:00 PDTMar 11, 07:56 PDTScheduled - The China Unicom network in Hong Kong is conducting a planned maintenance from 25 March 2026 at 03:00 PDT until 25 March 2026 at 07:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to China Unicom Hong Kong handsets.03:22 pmMKBHD says MacBook Neo is Apple’s ‘most disruptive product’ in 10+ years
Today the MacBook Neo arrives in users’ hands, and in his review, MKBHD says it’s potentially “Apple’s most disruptive product” in the last 10+ years. more…03:14 pmSave up to $320 on M4, M5 MacBook Air laptops with March savings
Brand-new M5 and closeout M4 models are discounted today at Amazon and B&H, as the Apple retailers compete for your business with midweek deals.Save up to $320 on closeout M4 and new M5 MacBook Air models - Image credit: AppleToday's best MacBook Air deals deliver savings on a variety of models, from select M5 configurations that were officially released today to blowout M4 systems.You can jump straight to Amazon and B&H's MacBook sales, but we've also rounded up highlights below. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:08 pm‘Friday Night Baseball’ returns to Apple TV for its fifth season on March 27th
“Friday Night Baseball” — a weekly Major League Baseball (MLB) doubleheader on Apple TV — returns for its fifth season on Friday, March 27th… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmASUS Executive Says MacBook Neo is 'Shock' to PC Industry
ASUS says the MacBook Neo is a "shock" to the Windows PC ecosystem. "In the past, Apple's pricing situation has always been high, so for them to release a very budget-friendly product, this is obviously a shock to the entire industry," said ASUS co-CEO S.Y. Hsu in a Tuesday earnings call. While he expects PC makers to respond, rising AI-driven memory shortages could push hardware prices higher across the industry. PCMag reports: Hsu said he believes all the PC players -- including Microsoft, Intel, and AMD -- take the MacBook Neo threat seriously. "In fact, in the entire PC ecosystem, there have been a lot of discussions about how to compete with this product," he added, given that rumors about the MacBook Neo have been making the rounds for at least a year. Despite the competitive threat, Hsu argued that the MacBook Neo could have limited appeal. He pointed to the laptop's 8GB of "unified memory," or what amounts to its RAM, and how customers can't upgrade it. He also described the MacBook Neo as a "content consumption" device, similar to an iPad. "This is different from the use case of a mainstream notebook," which can handle more compute-intensive tasks, Hsu said. "How big of an impact [the MacBook Neo] will have on the PC industry will still require some time for us to observe," Hsu said while suggesting it might not gain traction among Windows PC users due to software differences. "Of course, the entire Windows PC ecosystem will push out products to compete against Apple," he added. Read more of this story at Slashdot.02:54 pmApple Arcade Adding These Three Games in April
Apple today announced three new games coming to Apple Arcade in April, along with several updates to existing titles on the service. The three new games heading to Apple Arcade next month are as follows: DREDGE+: A complete edition of the award-winning fishing adventure where players explore eerie archipelagos, dredge the ocean floor for hidden treasures, and uncover mysteries lurking beneath the waves. The Apple Arcade version includes all previously released downloadable content, including The Pale Reach, The Iron Rig, and Blackstone Key, along with a custom rod. Unpacking+: A relaxing puzzle game centered on unpacking belongings and arranging them in a new home. As players organize items across different rooms, they gradually piece together the story of the life they are unpacking. My Very Hungry Caterpillar+: An interactive experience based on Eric Carle's beloved children's character where players care for their own caterpillar, feeding and playing with it as it grows and eventually transforms into a butterfly. All of the new games will be available on April 2, 2026. Two Apple Arcade titles are also set to receive updates in the coming weeks: Disney SpellStruck: A Star Wars crossover arriving March 19 adds Adventure Mode levels inspired by Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back and introduces Darth Vader and Lando Calrissian as playable characters. Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop: A new game mode called Puyo Puyo Garden arrives April 9 to celebrate the franchise's 35th anniversary, allowing players to grow and battle their own unique Puyo. Apple Arcade is a subscription service that provides access to hundreds of games across the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All of the games are free of ads and in-app purchases, and the service continues to expand its catalog of more than 200 titles. In the U.S., Apple Arcade costs $6.99 per month, and it is also bundled with other Apple services in all Apple One plans. Apple Arcade can be accessed through the App Store and the Apple Games app.Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:54 pmApple Invites widget just got a smart and useful improvement
Apple has released a new version of its Invites app, adding a smart and useful improvement to the iPhone app’s widget. Starting with today’s version 1.7 update, Apple Invites includes the option to let the countdown widget work with any upcoming event. more…02:53 pmLAX (Los Angeles) on 2026-03-13
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 13, 09:00 - 13:00 UTCMar 11, 14:30 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LAX (Los Angeles) datacenter on 2026-03-13 between 09:00 and 13:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.02:50 pmMacBook Neo’s success is just getting started
Apple's first entry-level notebook is off to a strong start, and long-term MacBook Neo demand is predicted as well. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:49 pmApple Invites App Updated, Here's What's New
With the latest version of the Apple Invites app on the iPhone, released today, the app's Home Screen widget has received a small but useful enhancement. In August, the app gained a Home Screen widget that counts down the days until an upcoming event, but you had to choose a specific event. Starting today, though, a new "Next Upcoming" option can automatically refresh the widget with your next closest event as they pass by. You can still set a specific event manually if you prefer. The update also contains bug fixes and performance improvements. Released in February 2025, the Apple Invites app makes it easy to invite people to events, such as birthday parties and baby showers. First, you create an event invitation, which can include a description, a custom background, and even a shared photo album. Then, you can generate a link to the event that you can share with invited guests. The ability to create an event in the app is limited to iCloud+ subscribers, but anyone who receives an event link can RSVP for free. In the U.S., the cheapest iCloud+ plan with 50GB of storage currently costs 99 cents per month. Apple Invites is available on the iPhone, and on the web at iCloud.com/invites. Guests can RSVP in the iPhone app, or on the web from any device.Tag: Apple InvitesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:45 pmElevated 500 errors from Browser Rendering REST API
Mar 11, 14:45 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue which potentially impacts multiple customers, who can observe 500 error response codes being returned from the Browser Rendering REST API endpoints.Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.02:38 pmApple Vision Pro user learns the hard way that flight attendants have the final say
A Delta passenger was told by a flight attendant to remove his Apple Vision Pro. No major U.S. airline specifically bans the headset.Apple Vision ProThe person shared their experience online saying a flight attendant asked them to remove their Apple Vision Pro during a flight. The user said they couldn't find a written airline rule banning the headset.Neither could we, but more on that in a bit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:36 pmSMS Delivery Delays to Telekom in South Africa 655-02
Mar 11, 07:36 PDTInvestigating - We are experiencing Our engineers are working with our carrier partner to resolve the issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.02:35 pmMajor League Baseball on Apple TV returns soon, here’s what’s coming
Apple’s sports lineup keeps growing. Following the start of Major League Soccer and Formula 1 seasons, Apple TV is about to premiere Major League Baseball (MLB) games too. Here are the full details. more…02:28 pmAirPods 4 ANC Hit $119.99 Low Price on Amazon
Amazon today has the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for $119.99, down from $179.00. This is a solid second-best price on the AirPods 4 with ANC, and the best price we've tracked so far in 2026. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon currently provides a March 16 delivery date for free shipping on the AirPods 4, and Prime members should see faster estimates with same-day delivery in many locations. As of writing, we're only tracking this deal at Amazon. $59 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $119.99 Amazon also has the AirPods 4 base model for $99.00, down from $129.00, which is another second-best price. Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:27 pmApple Arcade’s April lineup adding two of the most acclaimed recent indie games
Apple Arcade’s April lineup will introduce three new titles to the subscription gaming platform. These include a couple of the most acclaimed indie games of the last few years. more…02:26 pmRealityKit vs SceneKit
I am making a gamified app and going to have mascot, currently i am sturgling with realitykit everything seems to be much slower and harder to achieve than in scenekit, what is your suggestion? I plan on making a duolingo style mascot, which looks flat but in reality is a 3d character submitted by […]02:25 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:“Friday Night Baseball” returns to Apple TV on March 27 for its fifth season02:23 pmIreland SMS Carrier Maintenance – Three
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 23, 15:00 - 23:00 PDTMar 11, 06:54 PDTScheduled - The Three network in Ireland is conducting a planned maintenance from 23 March 2026 at 15:00 PDT until 23 March 2026 at 23:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from Three Ireland handsets.02:23 pmUnited Kingdom SMS Carrier Maintenance – T-Mobile / EE
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 16, 09:00 PDT - Mar 17, 02:00 PDTMar 11, 07:20 PDTScheduled - The T-Mobile / EE network in the United Kingdom is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 March 2026 at 09:00 PDT until 17 March 2026 at 02:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to T-Mobile / EE United Kingdom handsets.02:22 pmSmaller Dynamic Island is headed for iPhone 19 Pro, not iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone 18 Pro has previously been rumored to have few differences from its predecessor, but the latest reports say it won't even have a smaller Dynamic Island.Now rumors say that the iPhone 18 Pro will not have a smaller Dynamic Island.Sporadically accurate leaker Digital Chat Station was among those previously saying that the the iPhone 18 Pro would feature a smaller Dynamic Island. He or she did then add there were not expected to be significant hardware design changes from the iPhone 17 Pro model, but now the leaker has gone further.In a post to his Weibo account, Digital Chat Station says that the smaller Dynamic Island is delayed until the following generation, the iPhone 19 Pro. At the same time, the leaker says (in translation) that Apple is considering re-using the same molds it did for the iPhone 17 Pro. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:22 pmSmaller Dynamic Island is headed for iPhone 19 Pro, not iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone 18 Pro has previously been rumored to have few differences from its predecessor, but the latest reports say it won't even have a smaller Dynamic Island.Now rumors say that the iPhone 18 Pro will not have a smaller Dynamic Island.Sporadically accurate leaker Digital Chat Station was among those previously saying that the the iPhone 18 Pro would feature a smaller Dynamic Island. He or she did then add there were not expected to be significant hardware design changes from the iPhone 17 Pro model, but now the leaker has gone further.In a post to his Weibo account, Digital Chat Station says that the smaller Dynamic Island is delayed until the following generation, the iPhone 19 Pro. At the same time, the leaker says (in translation) that Apple is considering re-using the same molds it did for the iPhone 17 Pro. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:17 pmApple Music subscribers will soon be able to listen to complete songs in TikTok
Thanks to a new partnership, Apple Music subscribers will be able to listen in entirety to songs they discover on TikTok, without shifting over to the Music app.'Play Full Song' for Apple Music in TikTokWhile TikTok is best known for its shortform content, oddball advertising, and the whole US ownership shift situation, it's also a platform for discovering music. In a new feature announced on Wednesday, it will become a much better place for music lovers who also subscribe to Apple Music.The new "Play Full Song" experience will allow TikTok users to listen to full-length tracks they find while doomscrolling through their For You Page, or from a Sound Detail page. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:17 pmApple Music subscribers will soon be able to listen to complete songs in TikTok
Thanks to a new partnership, Apple Music subscribers will be able to listen in entirety to songs they discover on TikTok, without shifting over to the Music app.'Play Full Song' for Apple Music in TikTokWhile TikTok is best known for its shortform content, oddball advertising, and the whole US ownership shift situation, it's also a platform for discovering music. In a new feature announced on Wednesday, it will become a much better place for music lovers who also subscribe to Apple Music.The new "Play Full Song" experience will allow TikTok users to listen to full-length tracks they find while doomscrolling through their For You Page, or from a Sound Detail page. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:11 pmNew iPhone 18 Pro leaks explore design details, dimensions, more
Today a pair of new iPhone 18 Pro-related posts from Weibo leakers have arrived, outlining what to expect from the product’s design, dimensions, and more. more…02:06 pmStudio Display vs. Studio Display XDR Buyer's Guide
Apple's refreshed Studio Display arrives alongside the all-new Studio Display XDR, which replaces the previous Pro Display XDR. The Studio Display XDR is more than twice the price of the Studio Display, so which should you choose? Both Studio Display models offer a wide range of the same core features and are designed to provide a very similar overall experience for everyday use. They share the same aluminum enclosure, identical 27-inch 5K resolution with a high pixel density of 218 ppi, and many of Apple's built-in workstation features such as the 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, studio-quality microphones, and six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio. Both displays also include Thunderbolt connectivity, along with options like nano-texture glass and VESA mounting for different workstation setups. As a result, the two displays are much more alike than their price difference might initially suggest. The shared features include: Design 27-inch display size 5120 by 2880 pixels 218 ppi P3 wide color gamut True Tone Anti-reflective coating Nano-texture glass option 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View Studio‑quality three‑mic array Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port for connecting to a Mac and charging One downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for high-speed accessories or daisy-chaining additional displays Two USB-C ports for accessories and charging VESA mount adapter option Despite these similarities, there are still several key differences that separate the two displays and explain the substantial jump in price. Most of these distinctions relate to the underlying display technology and performance capabilities of the Studio Display XDR, which introduces a more advanced mini-LED panel, higher brightness levels for both SDR and HDR content, and a faster refresh rate with Adaptive Sync. It also offers additional professional-focused capabilities such as expanded color support and a more powerful chip. In total, there are 10 major differences between the two monitors: Studio Display (2026) Studio Display XDR (2026) Apple A19 chip Apple A19 Pro chip LCD panel Mini-LED panel 60Hz refresh rate 120Hz refresh rate Adaptive Sync 2,304 dimming zones 600 nits brightness 1,000 nits brightness (SDR) 2,000 nits peak HDR brightness Adobe RGB wide color gamut Tilt-adjustable stand included Tilt- and height-adjustable stand option Tilt- and height-adjustable stand included $1,599 (Tilt-adjustable stand) $1,999 (Tilt- and height-adjustable stand option) $3,299 The standard Studio Display is the better choice for most users. It offers the same 27-inch 5K resolution, design, camera, speakers, and Thunderbolt connectivity as the Studio Display XDR, making it an excellent general-purpose display for everyday Mac use. For tasks such as productivity, software development, office work, and most creative projects, the 5K Retina, 600-nit panel with P3 wide color provides more than enough brightness and accuracy. It is also substantially more affordable, starting at $1,599, which makes it far easier to justify as a monitor for Mac mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro users. The Studio Display is still well suited to photographers, designers, and video editors working primarily in standard dynamic range (SDR). Its high pixel density and wide color support allow images and graphics to appear extremely sharp and vibrant, while the built-in camera, microphones, and six-speaker system make it ideal for video calls and general-purpose workstation setups. In many workflows, especially those focused on web content, software development, or SDR video production, the additional technologies offered by the Studio Display XDR provide few practical advantages. The Studio Display XDR is aimed at far more specialized professional workflows. Its mini-LED backlight with more than 2,000 local dimming zones enables dramatically higher contrast and brightness, reaching up to 1,000 nits in SDR and 2,000 nits for HDR content. It also supports a 120Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync and adds broader color support, including Adobe RGB, which is important for certain print and professional imaging workflows. These capabilities make the display particularly valuable for HDR video editing, color grading, 3D rendering, and other production environments where accurate brightness, contrast, and color reproduction are critical. As a result, the Studio Display XDR is primarily intended for high-end creative professionals who rely on reference-grade display performance, just like the Pro Display XDR it replaced. Some prosumers and enthusiasts who are happy to spend more for a more capable product may also gravitate toward the Studio Display XDR simply to obtain the most advanced panel Apple offers. Its 120Hz refresh rate, higher brightness, and mini-LED backlight make it much closer to the display technology used in the MacBook Pro, allowing content to appear more consistent with the built-in Liquid Retina XDR display. Users who are accustomed to ProMotion and high dynamic range on a MacBook Pro may prefer the smoother motion and greater contrast of the XDR model, even if their work does not require it. For these buyers, the additional cost may be easier to justify as a way to achieve a more premium and future-proof desktop setup that aligns with Apple's highest-end Mac hardware. For everyone else, the Studio Display remains the more sensible option. The two displays share most of the same everyday features and design, but the XDR model's advanced panel technology significantly increases the price. Unless your work directly requires HDR, extremely high brightness, or specialized color spaces, the standard Studio Display delivers a nearly identical day-to-day experience at roughly half the cost.Related Roundup: Studio DisplayBuyer's Guide: Displays (Buy Now)Related Forum: Mac AccessoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:05 pmApple Released Seven New Products Today
Starting today, the seven new Apple products that were announced last week are available at Apple Stores and beginning to arrive to customers. The colorful MacBook Neo and all of the other new products are on display at most Apple Store locations around the world starting today. Apple Stores have inventory of the new products for both walk-in customers and Apple Store pickup, but availability varies, so make sure to see if your local store has stock via Apple's online store. From the MacRumors Forums: MacBook Neo Pre-Order and Delivery ThreadThe other six products include an iPhone 17e, iPad Air models with the M4 chip, MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a new Studio Display, and a higher-end Studio Display XDR. iPhone 17e features the same overall design as the iPhone 16e, but it gains Apple's A19 chip, MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging and magnetic accessories, Apple's second-generation C1X modem for faster 5G, and a doubled 256GB of base storage. In the U.S., the iPhone 17e starts at $599, just like the iPhone 16e did. The new iPad Air's key upgrades include Apple's M4 chip, an increased 12GB of RAM, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and the C1X modem in cellular models. The MacBook Air received a faster M5 chip, and a doubled 512GB of base storage, but the starting price increased from $999 to $1,099 as a result of a 256GB configuration being dropped. With the N1 chip, the MacBook Air now has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and it now comes with Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max. The higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models finally received M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, plus up to twice as fast SSD speeds and a doubled 1TB of base storage. Battery life has increased slightly across all of the models, and the N1 chip extends to the MacBook Pro line now for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. The regular Studio Display gained Thunderbolt 5 support and improved speakers, and the camera now supports Desk View. There is also an all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR that gained all of those benefits, plus bigger improvements such as a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and more. The colorful new MacBook Neo starts at just $599 in the United States, and at an even lower $499 for college students. Available in Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver, the MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone, and it is equipped with a 13-inch display, up to 512GB of storage, and a non-configurable 8GB of RAM. To learn about these new products, read our coverage of Apple's announcements:Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip and 512GB Base Storage Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR: 120Hz, Mini-LED, and More Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro ChipLast week, Apple also released new color options for a variety of accessories, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and the Crossbody Strap.Related Roundups: iPhone 17e, Studio Display, MacBook Neo, MacBook ProTag: Apple StoreBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17e (Buy Now), Displays (Buy Now), MacBook Neo (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: Mac Accessories, MacBook Neo, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums02:00 pmApple TV celebrates world premiere of ‘Imperfect Women,’ starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara | Mac Daily NewsApple TV celebrates world premiere of ‘Imperfect Women,’ starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara
On Tuesday, March 10th, Apple TV celebrated its highly anticipated limited series “Imperfect Women” with a star-studded… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:54 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple Arcade adds DREDGE+ and Unpacking+ to its catalog in April01:54 pmFirst footage shows X-Plane 12 on Vision Pro, including an ARKit trick in action
Yesterday we learned that the “world’s most advanced flight simulator” will soon work with Apple Vision Pro. Now we have a first look at how the experience will look, including how ARKit intelligently handles physical controls. more…01:53 pmRussia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 13:00 - 13:59 PDTMar 11, 06:48 PDTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 March 2026 at 13:00 PDT until 11 March 2026 at 13:59 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.01:51 pmStudio Display XDR review: The right Mac display at the wrong price
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Extreme color accuracy Really good built-in webcam Very good HDR brightness Cons Costs a fortune Speakers are mediocre Mac-only; Thunderbolt-only Our Verdict For well-heeled Mac (and only Mac) users, this is just the display to make your content shine. It should cost a lot less, and should be 32 inches instead of 27, but there’s no denying that the color gamut and accuracy are top-notch, HDR picture quality is fantastic, and even the webcam is really good this time. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$3299 Best Prices Today: Apple Studio Display XDR (2026) Retailer Price $3,299 View Deal $3299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Apple finally made a nice modern computer monitor with nice modern features and specs. Something that compares well with contemporary PC monitors in most respects: high and variable refresh rate, quality HDR, and wide color. The Pro Display XDR wasn’t it. The Studio Display (2022) wasn’t it. This is it. It even manages to outshine its contemporaries in some ways. It’s a shame it won’t be used by more than a handful of visual artists burning through VC startup money and YouTube influencers with cash to spare, because the Studio Display XDR is the kind of monitor you really need to get the full Mac experience. Unfortunately, the $3,300+ price tag places it out of reach and out of touch. Studio Display XDR: Design You’d have a hard time spotting the difference between the new Studio Display XDR and the regular Studio Display. They are virtually identical and almost exactly the same as the original 2022 Studio Display. It’s a 27-inch display, with relatively thick black bezels and a silver aluminum body that’s about an inch thick. There are four USB-C ports on the back and speaker holes along the top and bottom. The regular Studio Display comes with a stand that only tilts, but does not go up or down—a problem since it’s set too low for most desks. There are a lot of Studio Displays sitting on makeshift monitor stands. You can buy a handsome tilt-and-height adjustable stand that is elegant, simple, and very Apple. With it, your display can tilt and go up and down, though not rotate. Unfortunately, it still costs $400, easily four times what a reasonable price should be. The Studio Display XDR comes with that upgraded stand, but it should really come standard with the regular Studio Display as well. Foundry Those perforations are the only visible difference between the Studio Display and the Studio Display XDR when the power is off. The Studio Display has five rows of ventilation holes about halfway across the thickness of the display, while the XDR model has nine rows that nearly stretch all the way across. Foundry The four USB-C ports on the back are a big upgrade over the 2022 model, and identical on both the Studio Display and XDR versions. While the old Studio Display had a single Thunderbolt 3 port and three USB-C (10 Gbps) ports, the new models have a pair of Thunderbolt 5 ports and two USB-C ports. Foundry That second port lets you hook up high-speed accessories such as external storage, or daisy-chain multiple monitors together—up to four, with a MacBook Pro with M5 Max. The downstream Thunderbolt port still supplies up to 96W of power on the standard model to charge your connected MacBook, but the Studio Display XDR boosts that up to 140W so you can fast-charge a MacBook Pro. These are nice improvements, but it’s frustrating to think that you’ll need adapters to plug anything in via HDMI or DisplayPort. Apple built Studio Display for Macs and Macs alone. Case in point: There is no way to adjust display settings other than with a connected Mac. Studio Display XDR: Screen The new Studio Displays both feature the same size and resolution as the old model: 5K (5120 x 2880) at 27 inches. The new XDR model finally adds the critical features that should be standard for any monitor costing over $800 these days. The XDR version has a mini-LED backlight array with up to 2304 dimming zones that can crank the brightness up to 1000 nits for SDR content and a peak of 2000 nits for HDR content. It supports resolutions up to 120Hz and variable refresh rates, too. (A note on 120Hz support: Macs with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, and M3 will only drive the display up to 60Hz. You still get HDR and all the other display features, though.) Plug into an M1 Mac and you’re limited to 60Hz.Foundry Both models support P3 wide color, but the XDR model adds a host of additional color reference modes, including P3 + Adobe RGB, and even DICOM medical imaging. Calibration options are limited for a professional monitor, but enhanced full instrument-driven calibration is coming in a future software update, according to Apple’s white paper. I don’t have the colorimeters to fully test the gamut and color accuracy of the Studio Display XDR. It’s not as high-resolution as the original Pro Display XDR, which had a 6016 by 3384 panel, but I would be shocked if the new model were any different than the original Studio Display, which was lauded for its spot-on calibration out of the box. To my eyes, the Studio Display XDR looks extremely accurate across the brightness range, and there’s a minimum of blooming or variance in backlight uniformity. Motion clarity is another matter. The original Studio Display was criticized for both its low 60Hz refresh rate and aging panel technology with poor response times, resulting in significant blur and smearing on moving objects. The Studio Display XDR improves that quite a bit with the boost to 120Hz, but taking a spin through the tests at blurbusters.com, it’s easy to see that motion clarity is still an issue relative to quality OLED PC displays. Many of those are larger, support higher refresh rates, and feature much better response times, resulting in much better motion clarity. It won’t be an issue for visual artists working on still images or video editing, but any quick-moving 3D graphics, including (but not limited to) games, will show significant motion clarity problems compared to monitors that cost a fraction of what the Studio Display XDR does. Studio Display XDR: Camera and speakers You’d be forgiven for thinking the webcam has barely been upgraded in the new Studio Displays, judging from the specs. The three-year-old model has a “12MP Center Stage camera,” and the new model has a “12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View.” The image quality is vastly improved, though Desk View is unfortunately not that useful here. The angle captured is still a little high, forcing you to tilt the monitor down quite far to show your desk. It’s a night-and-day difference under any lighting conditions, and especially low light where video from the old Studio Display looks like mud. You still get better results with a modern iPhone using Continuity Camera, but the new Studio Display really closes the gap. Even with a bright key light, the original Studio Display struggles.Foundry White balance, clarity, resolution, and smoothness are all so much better. At this price we still think Apple should be a leader and give us 4K and 60fps recording, but at least the built-in webcam is now genuinely quite good. In low light, the difference between the new and old Studio Display webcam is dramatic. The same can’t be said for the speakers. Apple touts its six-speaker array with Spatial Audio (a marketing term now indiscriminately applied to every Apple product, it seems) as having 30 percent deeper bass than the six-speaker array on the previous Studio Display. It’s noticeably better, but still not very good. The overall sound is tinny and thin, and “Spatial Audio” seems like a joke—there’s barely any stereo separation, much less some sort of 3D, room-filling spatial sound. Monitors are notorious for having terrible built-in speakers, or none at all. The Studio Display’s audio is much better than most, but that’s damning with faint praise. If you care about sound quality at all, invest in dedicated speakers. Even cheap speakers sound better than the Studio Display. Should you buy a Studio Display XDR? The Studio Display XDR shines in its resolution (5K is nice when 4K is so common), color accuracy, brightness, and webcam quality. The speakers are far better than what you get in most monitors, though still not very good. But it’s hard not to criticize the price. At $3,299 it’s three times what it should cost, even for an Apple product. At least the price includes the tilt-and-height adjustable stand, a whopping $400 upgrade for the regular Studio Display, as well as a short 1-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable. And yes, if you order the Nano Texture Glass (+$300) to reduce glare, it still comes with the Apple Polishing Cloth. Sure it’s overpriced, but you get a 1-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable and a polishing cloth!Foundry But consider the alternatives. Just one example of many: the 27-inch Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM is a QD-OLED 4K display with 99% DCI-P3 color coverage, extremely good color accuracy, a 240Hz refresh rate, much better motion clarity, and HDR peak brightness of 1000 nits. It accepts multiple standard display inputs, has USB-C ports, and delivers 90W of power. Sure, it’s got no webcam or speakers, but it’s $1099. If Apple were to charge only double that for the Studio Display XDR, you could probably convince yourself it’s worth it. Integrated webcam and useable, if not great, speakers. 5K resolution. Higher brightness and wider color gamut. Who needs inputs other than Thunderbolt anyway? We’re used to paying the so-called “Apple Tax” for products with superior design and build quality, but the Studio Display XDR, like the standard Studio Display, pushes the concept too far. It’s a great product for Mac users (and only Mac users), but such a terrible value that it’s hard to recommend it, even if it’s on sale.01:49 pmLaunch Day Discounts Arrive for MacBook Neo, M4 iPad Air, and More
Today is the launch day for all of Apple's newest products, including the M4 iPad Air, MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, and iPhone 17e. Below, we've collected all of the offers and discounts you can get on these products at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. M4 iPad Air On Amazon you can get multiple cash discounts on the new M4 iPad Air, with up to $80 off the 11-inch M4 iPad Air and up to $100 off the 13-inch M4 iPad Air. All of these discounts have been automatically applied and do not require a coupon code or a Prime membership. Most models have an estimated delivery date of March 16. $40 OFF11-inch M4 iPad Air for $559.00 $50 OFF13-inch M4 iPad Air for $749.00 The new iPad Air features the M4 chip, C1X modem, and N1 networking chip, which brings support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. In terms of design, the 2026 models are identical to the 2025 iPad Air tablets, with an edge-to-edge display, slim bezels, and aluminum chassis. 11-inch M4 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $559.00 ($40 off) 256GB Wi-Fi - $649.00 ($50 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $839.00 ($60 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,019.00 ($80 off) 13-inch M4 iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi - $749.00 ($50 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,019.00 ($80 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off) MacBook Neo If you order the new low-cost MacBook Neo at Best Buy, you'll get a free $25 Best Buy gift card after purchase. In order to get the deal, you need a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership, and then order any MacBook Neo model at Best Buy with a valid e-mail address. The e-gift card will be sent out after you receive the MacBook Neo, or after you pick it up in a Best Buy store. $25 GIFT CARDMacBook Neo at Best Buy Apple announced the MacBook Neo last week, and it's now the cheapest MacBook in the lineup starting at $599 and powered by the A18 Pro chip. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5, up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads, and up to 2x faster for tasks like photo editing. MacBook Air and MacBook Pro You can get a $50 Best Buy gift card when ordering the M5 MacBook Air and a $100 gift card when ordering the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro. These offers require a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership. In order to get these deals, you need to order one of the newest MacBooks at Best Buy with a valid e-mail address. The e-gift card will be sent out after you receive the eligible MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, or after you pick it up in a Best Buy store. $50 GIFT CARDM5 MacBook Air at Best Buy $100 GIFT CARDM5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro at Best Buy In regards to the upgrades, the MacBook Air features performance improvements thanks to the newest M5 chip, as well as Apple's custom N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. The new MacBook Pro includes M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which are up to 30 percent faster when compared to the M4 generation, and up to 2.5x faster than M1 Pro and M1 Max. In terms of design, both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro keep the same overall designs as previous generations. M5 MacBook Air 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) - $1,099.00 + $50 gift card 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,299.00 + $50 gift card 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) - $1,299.00 + $50 gift card 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) - $1,699.00 + $50 gift card M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/1TB) - $2,199.00 + $100 gift card 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/2TB) - $2,799.00 + $100 gift card 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/1TB) - $2,699.00 + $100 gift card 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max/2TB) - $3,899.00 + $100 gift card iPhone 17e Apple's latest iPhone, the iPhone 17e, is now available to purchase, and as always you can find numerous offers on the newest Apple smartphone from cellular carriers. This includes savings from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. AT&T At AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17e (256GB) for $5.99/month when you activate a new line or upgrade an existing line on one of AT&T's unlimited voice and data plan. $5.99/MONTHiPhone 17e at AT&T Specifically, you'll get up to $384.36 in bill credits on the 256GB iPhone 17e, or up to $404.36 in bill credits on the 512GB iPhone 17e. No trade-in is required for this deal. Verizon Verizon's deal has the iPhone 17e at no cost when you purchase the device on an Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plan. You'll also need to add a new line on one of these plans, and this is for the 256GB iPhone 17e. $0/MONTHiPhone 17e at Verizon Once you qualify, you'll see the promo credit applied to your account over 36 months. T-Mobile At T-Mobile, you can also get the iPhone 17e at no cost, but you'll need to trade in an eligible device on the Experience More plan. Otherwise, you can get the same offer when trading in an eligible device and add a line on most other plans. $0/MONTHiPhone 17e at T-Mobile If you're purchasing for a family, you can get four iPhone 17e models at no cost and four new voice lines for $25/line per month. You'll need to trade in four eligible devices on the Essentials plan in order to get this deal. If you're switching to T-Mobile, you'll get the iPhone 17e at no cost and you won't need to trade in any device for this one. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:41 pmApple highlights the seven new products available today
Apple has highlighted all of the new products which went on sale this morning, both online and in Apple stores around the world. Unsurprisingly, the company positions the MacBook Neo as the headline news among the seven new products … more…01:41 pmFor anyone using Revenue cat did you define in your appstore connect privacy no data collected? | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingFor anyone using Revenue cat did you define in your appstore connect privacy no data collected?
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TikTok and Apple Music are teaming up to bring two new features to iPhone users. Play Full Song allows Apple Music subscribers to “listen to full music playback without leaving TikTok” thanks to an exclusive partnership. Listening Party, TikTok says, aims to bring artists and fans together on the platform. more…01:35 pmiPhone 18 Pro May Not Have a Smaller Dynamic Island After All
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models may not have a smaller Dynamic Island after all, despite rumors suggesting that it would see a reduction in size this year, according to a known leaker. Citing recent supply chain information, the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station" claims that the iPhone 18 Pro models may reuse some of their predecessor's molds and chassis designs. Face ID and the Dynamic Island will remain "largely unchanged," with plans to implement under-display Face ID and shrink the size of the Dynamic Island apparently now delayed to the following generation. Instead, the main upgrades will be the 2nm A20 Pro, a 5,000mAh+ battery, and improved large-aperture camera hardware. There has been considerable disagreement between reliable sources on the iPhone 18 Pro's Dynamic Island. Over the past year, there have been mixed rumors about whether the iPhone 18 Pro models will continue to feature a Dynamic Island or have a hole punch camera with under screen Face ID and no Dynamic Island. In January, things seemed to become clearer when Weibo leaker "Instant Digital," "ShrimpApplePro," and DSCC's Ross Young supported the rumor of a narrower Dynamic Island. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman then independently reported that the device would have a smaller Dynamic Island. Thus the latest rumor from "Digital Chat Station" seems to go against the grain, but it is not out of the question. We heard the same rumors about a smaller iPhone 17 Pro Dynamic Island last year, but the Dynamic Island ultimately ended up being the same size. In the long term, Apple apparently wants to create an iPhone that's a slab of glass with no cutouts, and we may see that with the 20th anniversary iPhone in 2027. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch in the fall of 2026.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tags: Digital Chat Station, Dynamic Island, iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:32 pmMacBook Air deals: Compare latest offers and lowest prices online
Macworld Best MacBook Air deals: Updated March 11, 2026 These are the MacBook Air recommendations we would confidently give to our own friends and family. They are based on the best prices right now at hundreds of resellers of Apple products. Today’s best MacBook Air deals: U.S. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $899 ($100 off, WAS $999) Clearance Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $999 ($150 off, WAS $1,199) Clearance Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB): $999 ($200 off, WAS $1,199) Clearance Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,199 ($200 off, WAS $1,399) Clearance See more U.S. MacBook Air deals below… Today’s best MacBook Air deals: U.K. KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB RAM): £989.10 (£110 off, RRP £1,099) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,169.10 (£129 off, RRP £1,299) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB/16GB RAM): £899 (£100 off, WAS £999) Clearance Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,199 (£200 off, WAS £1,399) Clearance Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB/16GB RAM): £1,079 (£120 off, WAS £1,199) Clearance Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,399 (£200 off, WAS £1,599) Clearance See more U.K. MacBook Air deals below… If you want to buy a MacBook Air for less you’ve come to the right place. We can help you find the best deals on a MacBook Air. We know what to look for when choosing the best MacBook Air for your needs and our Best Prices Comparison looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs so we can find the best prices right now. Whether it’s the new MacBook Air M5, launched in March 2026, or an older MacBook Air model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the MacBook Air for. Just watch out for the pitfalls that come with buying an older generation model, such as less RAM, as we explain below. We are already seeing discounts on the new MacBook Air at KRCS in the U.K. How we find the best MacBook Air deals Eugen Wegmann When selecting the best MacBook Air deals, our editors combine their knowledge of Apple products new and old with year-round market monitoring of the best prices, so we know the best prices resellers have sold MacBook Air for – and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. In addition, because we have reviewed the full range of Apple MacBooks, and use them on a daily basis we also know which models represent the best value for money and can advise accordingly. Here’s why you can trust the deals Macworld identifies: We check top resellers in the U.S. and the U.K. for the best prices throughout the year, ensuring we always have a finger on the pulse of the best savings. We use price comparison tools to watch resellers and compare their current discounts so we know who has the best deal right now. We hand-pick deals based on the product’s long-term price history and our own in-depth reviews. We consider the product’s release cycle and whether a significant update is due soon. We compare like with like: so if the newest model offers more storage, or more RAM, we make this clear. We also advise on whether a shopping event is likely to happen soon in which you might get an even better deal, or if you might be able to qualify for specific deals. We regularly check prices, but it’s worth checking various retailers in the price comparison tables below, as prices do fluctuate. If you want to buy a particular model you will find the best prices right now in the tables below. If you would consider buying a MacBook Pro then take a look at our round up of the Best MacBook Pro deals. We also list all the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including iMac, Mac mini, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. MacBook Air pricing: How the M5 compares to the M4 models At the beginning of February 2026, Apple changed the way the online Apple Store works. Previously, the store presented a clear selection of configurations and buying options, allowing shoppers to choose the model that best suited their needs and budget. Now, customers start with a base configuration and add options – such as more RAM or additional storage – until they reach the specification they want. With this new approach, it is less obvious upfront how much an ideal configuration will cost, which we think is a disadvantage for buyers. Apple, however, is likely hoping the system will encourage customers to opt for higher-end configurations. Another consequence of this change to how you buy a Mac is that it has become more difficult to compare pricing between generations. With the arrival of the M5 MacBook Air, prices and configurations have shifted significantly. At first glance, it may appear that prices have increased, but in some cases you now get more for your money because the new models don’t just include a new chip — they also double the storage. In other cases, prices are higher because lower-capacity models have been removed from the lineup. Compare pricing for the MacBook Air M5 with the equivalent MacBook M4. PRICENOWWAS$999/£999–M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM$1,099/£1,099M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM$1,199/£1,199M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAMM4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM$1,299/£1,299M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAMM4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM$1,499/£1,499M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 32GB RAM$1,199/£1,199–M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM$1,299/£1,299M5 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAMM4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM$1,499/£1,499M5 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAMM4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAM$1,699/£1,699M5 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 32GB RAM Is now a good time to buy a new MacBook Air? Foundry The current MacBook Air lineup features the M5 chip and was just updated in March 2026, so now is a great time to buy. It isn’t just a chip update, Apple has also doubled the storage and added a new 32GB RAM option, so if you see a deal on an older model make sure that the price compares favourably to the new model. There are certain times of year that can be better times to purchase than others, with Black Friday being one of them. You can also find good savings during Amazon’s Spring sale and Prime Days in July and October. Students should check the Apple Education Store, where they will be able to pick up a discount (as long as they qualify for one). Read more: How to get a student discount from Apple. There is also Apple holds a “Back To Uni” event which runs in the US from June to September, in the UK from July to October, and in Australia between January and March. Most recently that deal has included free AirPods or Apple Pencils with select purchases. The deals rarely come from Apple itself. While Apple will sometimes offer vouchers as an incentive to buy a new Mac (that’s Apple’s usual Black Friday giveaway), the company never discounts prices. Apple does sell refurbished Macs at a lower price though, so that might be something to consider. There is more information on refurbished options below. Which MacBook Air to buy Foundry The MacBook Air offers a great combination of performance, portability, and now features at a starting price of $1,099, making it an excellent choice for general consumers and students. The choice is mainly between the 13-inch and 15-inch models, with the selection depending on whether you would value the larger screen over the better portability of the smaller model. Other factors to consider are: Power & performance: Current MacBook Air models are powered by the M5 chip, which has a 10-core CPU and either an 8-core or 10-core GPU. This is more than enough power for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and light creative work. A few generations ago, MacBook Air models only offered 8GB RAM, so, if you are looking at refurbs, we recommend that you only consider models with 16GB RAM as a minimum. The MacBook Pro is better for professionals who need more power. Storage: Base models used to start with 256GB of storage, but Apple has now increased this to 512GB. That’s a better storage capacity if you plan to store and work with large files. The internal storage cannot be upgraded later so make sure you get enough. Design and Portability: The MacBook Air is light and thin, with the 11-inch model weighing less than three pounds (1.24kg/2.7lb), making it easy to carry around. Display: There is a choice of 13-inch or 15-inch display: the 15-inch M5 model is a great value option if you want a larger screen without the higher cost of a MacBook Pro. It starts at $1,299, which is a relatively small price increase over the 13-inch model. The M5 MacBook Air support two external displays, thanks to its Thunderbolt 4 ports. Previous models – M3 and older – were more limited when it came to supporting external displays. Budget: The best choice depends on your budget and performance needs, as there can be compelling deals on older MacBook Air models. If you are looking at an older model, just be sure to check that you are comparing like with like, especially when it comes to storage. For more help choosing read: MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro – Which MacBook to choose. Best MacBook Air deals right now In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the various MacBook Air models. Note Apple’s recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are. M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M5 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Clearance MacBook Air deals While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs. Before you shop though you need to keep the following in mind: The M5 MacBook Air starting price is $100/£100 less than that of the M4 MacBook Air. In March 2025 Apple doubled the size of the SSD in the M5 MacBook Air, so be sure to compare the current model with the same storage to make sure you really are getting a decent discount. M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, WAS $999/£999 Retailer Price $899 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, WAS $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $899 View Deal $979 View Deal $999 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, WAS $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1149 View Deal $1179 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, WAS $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $998.95 View Deal $999 View Deal $1157.8 View Deal B&H $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, WAS $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1,099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAM, WAS $1,599/£1,599 Retailer Price $1279 View Deal $1,299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the MacBook Air You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK. You may, however, find a MacBook Air in stock and discounted at one of these resellers. There are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around (read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice). One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers: U.S. retailers Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Get an education discount: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. View the MacBook Air at Amazon. View the MacBook Air at B&H Photo. View the MacBook Air at Best Buy View the MacBook Air at Walmart. You can find the MacBook Air at Adorama. Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers If you want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Save money if you are a teacher or student: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. Get a Mac from Amazon where we often see discounts: View the MacBook Air at Amazon. AO.com also offers discounts from time to time: View the MacBook Air at AO.com You may find the MacBook Air at Argos, although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday. We often see great deals on MacBook Air at BT Shop. View the MacBook Air at Currys. View the MacBook Air at Ebuyer View the MacBook Air at John Lewis. We often see discounts on the MacBook Air at Laptops Direct. . You may also find discounts on the MacBook Air at Very. U.K. Apple Authorised Resellers KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Best refurbished MacBook Air deals The deals you will see above are from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices of the Macs it sells. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money buying from Apple: if you want to get a discount on a Mac from Apple you can buy a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Air deals. The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand. Read about buying a refurbished Mac. In the U.S. you’ll find 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s up to $180 off an M4 MacBook Air with 512GB SSD. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. you’ll find 2023, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s up to £210 off an M4 MacBook Air with 512GB SSD. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon Back Market Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K.01:30 pmYour MacBook can have Apple’s rainbow logo with new ‘1984’ skin
It’s a big week for the Mac, with three new MacBooks available today. To celebrate, dbrand has just launched a new line of ‘1984’ skins to give your MacBook’s Apple logo a retro look. more…01:22 pmTikTok Launching Two New Apple Music Features on iPhone
TikTok and Apple today announced that Apple Music subscribers will be able to listen to full-length songs on Apple Music without leaving the TikTok app. When a TikTok user comes across a song they love on their "For You" page, they will be able to tap a "Play Full Song" button to open up an Apple Music player in the app and listen to the song in its entirety. From there, Apple Music subscribers can continue listening to a personalized stream of recommended songs. This feature is built with Apple's MusicKit, and music artists will be paid for streams as usual. TikTok and Apple are also introducing "Listening Party," a new feature that is "designed to bring artists and fans together around music." "Listening Party creates a shared environment where fans can listen to songs from their favorite artists in real time, interact with each other, and engage directly with the artist during the session," says TikTok. "It offers a new, more social way to experience music while deepening the connection between artists and their communities." "Play Full Song" and "Listening Party" are rolling out worldwide over the coming weeks, so make sure to keep the TikTok app updated on your iPhone.Tags: Apple Music, iPhone, TikTokRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums01:21 pmCarPlay coming this week for a major Tesla competitor’s electric SUV
EV maker Lucid is bringing Apple CarPlay support to its Gravity SUV starting tomorrow. While Tesla is rumored to be working on Apple CarPlay support, Lucid Gravity makes one more EV model with the iPhone feature first. more…01:16 pmApple’s new MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max, and Studio Displays available today | Mac Daily NewsApple’s new MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max, and Studio Displays available today
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Apple's pricing for the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo strongly suggests that Apple plans to keep iPhone 18 Pro prices unchanged when the new models launch later this year, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Sharing his latest thoughts on Apple's increasingly diversifying product roadmap, Kuo said on X that Apple's strategy is to use turmoil in the global memory chip market to its advantage, by securing supply, absorbing higher component costs, and gaining market share while competitors are forced to raise prices or cut specs. Kuo first made the claim in January, when he said Apple's plan for the iPhone 18 Pro models was to "avoid raising prices as much as possible" despite having to pay more for components. The $599 MacBook Neo and $599 iPhone 17e, both of which launched today, appear to bear that out. In a separate report last month, analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities corroborated Kuo's pricing outlook, saying his research of Apple's supply chain points to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max maintaining starting prices of $1,099 and $1,199, respectively. DRAM and NAND prices have surged in recent months, driven by soaring demand from companies building AI server infrastructure. According to Kuo, Apple negotiates memory prices with suppliers on a quarterly basis rather than every six months, which gives it more flexibility but also more exposure to such price swings. One possible sign of that risk management came last week when Apple removed the 512GB memory upgrade option when purchasing a Mac Studio, with the machine now maxing out at 256GB. The latter option also got a price rise – it used to cost $1,600 to go from 96GB to 256GB on the high-end M3 Ultra machine, but now it costs $2,000. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models in September.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tags: iPhone, Ming-Chi KuoRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:52 pmSecond-gen MacBook Neo isn't going to have a touchscreen
An analyst has refuted his own previous rumors about the second-gen MacBook Neo gaining a touchscreen. This is obvious, given how inexpensive the first model is to produce.MacBook Neo, sans touchscreen. The MacBook Neo is a model that brings Apple in direct competition with low-cost notebooks such as Chromebooks. However, despite Apple's interest in lowering the cost of manufacturing the model as far as possible, there's a little confusion over the next model along.TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo commented in late 2025 that the next iteration could bring touchscreen support. This was apparently going to be included by integrating the touch layer directly into the IPS panel, the same way that the entry-level iPad does now, and has for years. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:40 pmSMS Delivery Receipt Delays from Twilio to Vodacom South Africa
Mar 11, 05:40 PDTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery receipt delays from Twilio to Vodacom network subscribers in South Africa. Our team is actively investigating this issue. Message delivery may succeed, but delivery receipts may be delayed. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.12:39 pmOLED MacBook Air may not come until 2029
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple's rollout of higher-quality OLED displays will include the MacBook Air, but may be later than expected.Apple's current MacBook AirPartly because OLED brings significant benefits such as thinner displays with higher resolutions, it's long been expected that Apple will eventually bring the technology to all or most of its devices. While one report predicted the MacBook Air would get OLED in 2027, most say 2028, but Ming-Chi Kuo now says it could happen later.In an extended tweet about supply issues and expectations for the MacBook Neo, Kuo first repeats his prior prediction that the MacBook Pro will get an OLED screen in its next update. He has said before that this will be at the end of 2026, though he now amends that to say it could be early 2027. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:23 pmApple’s newest MacBooks, Studio Displays and iPhone 17e are now on sale
Apple’s newest devices are officially on sale starting today. The lineup includes the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5-powered MacBook Pros, and the refreshed MacBook Air. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)12:18 pmWe open-sourced a faster alternative to Maestro for iOS UI testing — real device support included | Reddit on iOS ProgrammingWe open-sourced a faster alternative to Maestro for iOS UI testing — real device support included
Hey everyone, We've been using Maestro for mobile UI testing but kept hitting the same walls — slow JVM startup, heavy memory usage, and real iOS device support that's been unreliable for a while. Eventually we just built our own runner in Go and decided to open-source it. It's called maestro-runner. Same Maestro YAML flow […]12:13 pmEvery MacBook Neo color is available at retail, shipping delays increase
As of March 11, 2026, all configurations and colors of the new MacBook Neo are in stock in Apple Stores, while most online orders are delayed up to two weeks.The Blush 512GB MacBook Neo is backordered more than any other color and configurationOnline, the MacBook Neo began to see shipping delays almost immediately after preorders began. Now some new orders are scheduled to arrive as late as April 2, 2026.However, that's the case with stock on the online Apple Store. Apple always maintains a separate stock for retailers, and the stores will have all configurations — at least for now. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:09 pmUh-oh, PC makers are doubting Apple again
Macworld Apple’s announcement of the $599 MacBook Neo last week was a bombshell for the company’s fans and customers. But the announcement had reverberations far beyond the Apple ecosystem. In an earnings call on Tuesday, Asus co-CEO S.Y. Hsu explained that such a radical change of direction for the Cupertino company is a big deal for manufacturers of lower-priced Windows PCs: “In the past, Apple’s pricing situation has always been high,” he said (translated from Chinese, and via PC Mag). “So for [the company] to release a very budget-friendly product, this is obviously a shock to the entire industry.” However, Hsu doesn’t seem to think the Neo will have much of an impact on the budget PC laptop market. He cited the Neo’s non-upgradable 8GB of memory as a factor that could limit its appeal, and described it disparagingly as an iPad-esque content consumption device. “This is different from the use case of a mainstream notebook,” he said, almost convincingly. Still, Hsu admitted that the Windows PC industry had been carefully following those rumors and trying to decide how to respond if and when such a product was launched. While the Neo’s specific details, and particularly its price tag, were a closely guarded secret until the last moment, its existence had been rumored since the middle of last year. “In the entire PC ecosystem,” he said, “there have been a lot of discussions about how to compete with this product.” However, those discussions have not been entirely pessimistic, based on Hsu’s bullish verdict on the new MacBook and its prospects of competing with Windows notebooks. The problem for Windows PC manufacturers is that most reviewers don’t really agree. In our MacBook Neo review, for example, we found the device to be “an excellent choice as a general productivity computer” and praised its single-core CPU performance. “You can technically do anything,” writes my colleague Roman Loyola. “Content production, software development, database management, and more.” He concedes that pro-level tasks will push the Neo beyond its limits, but the same would likely be true of a $599 netbook. So unless Asus can boost performance while keeping prices down—not easy when there’s a memory shortage—its CEO may have a few more worries ahead. Have PC makers already forgotten Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s reaction to the iPhone?12:08 pmiPhone 18 Pro Max Thickness and Weight Allegedly Revealed
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than its predecessor, measuring in at 8.8mm, up from 8.75mm on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The information comes from oft-accurate Weibo-based leaker Ice Universe. The claim chimes with a report last year that alleged hardware changes in the iPhone 18 Pro Max will make it the heaviest iPhone yet. Last November, fellow Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital said the body of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, tipping its weight over 240 grams and making it the heaviest iPhone since the iPhone 14 Pro Max. That could be good news for those who crave longer-lasting battery life. Digital Chat Station – yet another Weibo-based leaker – has claimed the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a bigger battery, with a capacity in the range of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh (up from 5,088 mAh in the eSim version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max). Apple isn't expected to change the screen size of the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and it will feature the same 6.9-inch display as the current model. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch later this year, featuring a possibly smaller Dynamic Island, the C2 modem, a simplified Camera Control, and an upgraded main camera with a variable aperture.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tags: Ice Universe, iPhoneRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums12:04 pm11M Facebook and Instagram scam accounts zapped, new alerts launched
Meta says that it has removed over 159 million scam ads and taken down 10.9 million scam accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The company is also today launching new anti-scam tools on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. These aim to alert you to the three most common scam tactics used … more…12:00 pmMicrosoft Warns of Hackers Supercharging Cyberattacks With AI
AI is becoming a force multiplier for cybercriminals, helping threat actors automate phishing, malware development, and reconnaissance while accelerating the pace and scale of cyberattacks. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:52 amUnited Kingdom Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – EE
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MacBook Neo launch day has arrived, and supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has some interesting insights around Apple’s first $599 laptop. Kuo also puts a timeline on the arrival of Apple’s first OLED MacBook Air. more…11:31 amMacBook Neo 2 Might Not Feature Touchscreen After All
Apple's second-generation MacBook Neo may not feature a touch-capable display after all, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a report dated September 2025, Kuo accurately predicted that the MacBook Neo would enter mass production in the fourth quarter of 2025, noting that it would not feature a touchscreen. In the same report, however, the analyst said he believed Apple could add a touchscreen for the second-generation model, expected in 2027. Kuo's latest thoughts now appear to push back against the possibility. From the report shared this morning: Neo 2 was originally expected to feature a touch panel to compete with Chromebooks (50%+ of which support touch), but my latest industry checks suggest Neo 2 may not adopt it.Kuo says Apple's first touchscreen Mac is still expected to launch later this year in the form of a new, high-end MacBook Pro with an OLED display and a new design. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has suggested the machine may be positioned above Apple's existing MacBook Pro Models, and could adopt the moniker "MacBook Ultra." The all-new MacBook Neo launches today, with prices starting at $599. Kuo says shipments of the Neo are slightly lower than his prior estimates, totaling around 4.5–5 million units (with about 2–2.5 million in the first half of 2026). For a single laptop model though, that's still a very impressive number.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTag: Ming-Chi KuoBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:26 amMacBook Neo Gets Same Battery Cycle Rating as MacBook Pro, Air
Apple has updated its battery cycle count support document to include the new MacBook Neo, revealing that the entry-level laptop has a maximum cycle count of 1,000. A battery cycle is completed when you've discharged an amount equal to 100% of the battery's total capacity, but not necessarily in one go. For example, if you use 60% one day and 40% the next, it still counts as one cycle, even though you recharged in between. First spotted in the updated support document by 9to5Mac, the 1,000-cycle limit puts the MacBook Neo right in line with every MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and standard MacBook that Apple has sold since 2009. Older models from the pre-unibody era had limits as low as 300 cycles. In real-world terms, even someone who burns through a full cycle every day would take nearly three years to hit the 1,000 count cap. More typical usage patterns could well stretch that beyond five years. Apple says its lithium-ion batteries are designed to hold up to 80% of their original capacity at the maximum cycle count. After that, the battery is considered "consumed" and a replacement is recommended, but that doesn't mean it will simply stop working. Launching today with a $599 starting price, the all-new MacBook Neo ships with a 36.5-watt-hour lithium-ion battery, which Apple rates for up to 16 hours of video playback and up to 11 hours of wireless web browsing. Check Your Mac's Battery Cycle Count Every new Mac bought from Apple comes with a one-year warranty that includes service coverage for a defective battery. If your Mac is out of warranty and the battery hasn't aged well, Apple offers battery service for a charge. In this case, a MacBook Neo battery service costs $149.Related Roundups: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums11:22 amIndonesia Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – XL Axiata
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