Anker's New Prime 3-in-1 Foldable Charging Station Hits Record Low on Amazon, Plus More Anker Deals
Last month, Anker debuted its new Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with a launch discount on Amazon. This deal has gotten even better today, with the accessory marked down to $115.99, down from $149.99, and no need for a coupon. 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. The Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station features Qi2.2 support, which lets a compatible MagSafe ‌iPhone‌ charge at up to 25W. It's the same speed as Apple's ‌MagSafe‌ charger, and it is 10W faster than the standard Qi2 ‌MagSafe‌ chargers. You can also simultaneously charge an Apple Watch and AirPods with the device. $34 OFFAnker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for $115.99 There are plenty of other Anker discounts happening on Amazon this week, including the Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock back at its all-time low price of $339.99, down from $399.99. Anker's popular 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube is also down to a new all-time low price of $83.68 with an on-page coupon, down from $129.99. $60 OFFAnker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock for $339.99 Wall Chargers Nano USB-C Wall Charger - $29.99, down from $39.99 6-in-1 USB-C Power Strip - $79.99, down from $109.99 140W 4-Port GaN USB-C Charger - $64.99, down from $99.99 14-in-1 Prime Thunderbolt 5 Dock - $339.99, down from $399.99 Wireless Chargers Qi2 MagSafe-Compatible Wireless Charger 2-Pack - $25.97, down from $39.99 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Station - $85.49, down from $109.99 3-in-1 MagSafe-Compatible Charging Cube - $83.68 with on-page coupon, down from $129.99 3-in-1 Prime Wireless Charging Station (NEW) - $115.99, down from $149.99 Portable Chargers Prime Power Bank 20,100 mAh - $149.99, down from $179.99 SOLIX C300 Power Station with Lantern - $169.99, down from $249.00 SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $428.99, down from $799.00 SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station - $799.99, down from $1,499.00 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Tim Cook Says Two Things Matter Most at Apple Ahead of Company's 50th Anniversary
CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue interviewed Apple's CEO Tim Cook ahead of the company's 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026. In the interview, Cook revealed the two things that are "essential" to Apple: people and culture. "Yes, we have a lot of intellectual property and so forth, and that is important, but it's people that create that intellectual property," said Cook. "It's the culture that creates the innovation with the intellectual property." "I think it's very difficult to replicate culture," added Cook. "It takes a long time, because you have to hire the right people. And then those people have to hire the right people, and you have to build a complete organization." That culture then has to be sustained as life changes and technology evolves, he said. Cook concluded that Apple is a "party of one." "I think Apple is such a unique place, it's not possible to replicate it," he said. "I know a lot of different companies, and I think Apple is just in a party of one." Pogue is the author of the new book Apple: The First 50 Years, set to be released this Tuesday. From the book's official description: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.An excerpt from the book, focused on Steve Jobs and Apple's "Think Different" campaign, is available on the CBS News website.Tag: Tim CookThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Planning 'MacBook Ultra' With Touchscreen and Higher Price
Apple is planning to launch an all-new "MacBook Ultra" model this year, featuring an OLED display, touchscreen, and a higher price point, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Gurman revealed the information in his latest "Power On" newsletter. While Apple has been widely expected to launch new M6-series MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, touchscreen functionality, and a new, thinner design in the fourth quarter of 2026 for some time, Gurman today turned that rumor on its head with the suggestion that this is an all-new kind of MacBook rather than a ‌MacBook Pro‌. Instead of succeeding the newly announced M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, the "MacBook Ultra" will be a new, top-tier Apple laptop. Gurman added that the device is likely to sit above the current M5 MacBook Pros, rather than replace them, suggesting that they will remain on sale. This would enable a markedly higher price point for the new machines. Gurman noted that when Apple brought OLED displays to the iPhone X in 2017 and the iPad Pro in 2024, it simultaneously raised price by around 20%. As a result, Gurman believes a similar price increase on account of the MacBook's first ever OLED display may be likely and help move the ‌MacBook Pro‌ further upmarket. Gurman says that this fits into a broader trend at Apple, where the company is seeking to offer more models at more price points, such as the new MacBook Neo at an unprecedented $599 price point to rival low-cost Windows and Chromebook devices. The same is occurring at the high-end, with more premium options available than ever before. That is set to continue this year with the first foldable ‌iPhone‌, featuring a ~$2,000 price tag, large inner display, and under-display sensors, and new AirPods priced above the current AirPods Pro at the top of the lineup with computer-vision cameras to feed Visual Intelligence data to Siri. Gurman even suggested that these products may be called the "iPhone Ultra" and "AirPods Ultra." While the name "MacBook Ultra" is uncertain, Gurman is clearly no longer referring to the device as a ‌MacBook Pro‌, instead referring to it as "the touch-screen and OLED high-end MacBook." He cautioned that Apple "could keep the traditional ‌MacBook Pro‌ name," but a MacBook Ultra moniker would "more clearly signal their position at the top of the lineup." Gurman expects the device to launch around the end of the year. Related Roundup: MacBook ProTags: Bloomberg, Mark Gurman, OLEDBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Neo 2 Could Feature Touchscreen
Apple's second-generation MacBook Neo will launch in 2027 and could feature a touchscreen, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple this week announced the ‌MacBook Neo‌, an all-new entry-level Apple laptop that starts at $599, with education pricing at $499. The ‌‌MacBook Neo‌‌ is designed to compete with lower-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, while expanding the Mac lineup with a substantially more affordable option. Unlike every other Apple silicon Mac, the ‌‌MacBook Neo‌‌ is powered by the A18 Pro chip originally developed for the iPhone 16 Pro. The machine features a colorful rounded design, a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with uniform iPad-style bezels rather than a notch, a color-matched Magic Keyboard, a mechanical trackpad, two USB-C ports, 8GB of memory, a headphone jack, a 1080p camera, dual mics, dual speakers with Spatial Audio, and a 16-hour battery life. In a report shared last year, Apple analyst ‌Ming-Chi Kuo‌ correctly said that the ‌MacBook Neo‌ would enter mass production in the fourth quarter of 2025, but would not feature a touchscreen. In the same report, he revealed some insights into the second-generation version of the device. Crucially, Kuo said that the second-generation ‌MacBook Neo‌ may feature a touchscreen. Apple's first touchscreen Mac is expected to launch later this year in the form of a new, high-end MacBook Pro with an OLED display and a new design. The device is specifically said to incorporate a touch panel that uses on-cell touch technology. On-cell touch technology integrates the touch sensors directly into the display panel's top layer (the "cell") rather than requiring a separate, dedicated touch layer, to reduce thickness. Following the launch of this device and the adoption of touch support in macOS 27, it would make sense for other MacBooks with the feature to follow. Many other laptops from HP, Lenovo, Acer, and ASUS that now rival the ‌MacBook Neo‌ already feature touchscreens. As of September 2025, specifications for the second-generation ‌MacBook Neo‌ were still under discussion, according to Kuo. A faster chip such as the A19 Pro is highly likely. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman today suggested that Apple may expand "Neo" branding to other low-cost devices such as the Apple Watch SE, making it the "Apple Watch Neo."Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTags: Mark Gurman, Ming-Chi KuoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Hoping to 3D-Print More Products
Apple is hoping to 3D-print aluminum device enclosures in the future, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman revealed that Apple is pushing to move to 3D-printed aluminum enclosures for for future devices. The MacBook Neo relies on a new aluminum manufacturing process that saves as much metal as possible to drive down costs and speed up production. 3D-printing aluminum enclosures would similarly enable Apple to save material and increase efficiency. The process is likely to come to the Apple Watch first, and potentially the iPhone at a later date. The process is a follow-up to Apple's 3D-printed titanium technique, which debuted with the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple's manufacturing design and operations departments are collaborating on the project. Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch SE 3Tags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral), Apple Watch SE (Buy Now)Related Forum: Apple WatchThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Watch Series 11 Hits All-Time Low Prices on Amazon With $100 Off Nearly Every Aluminum Model
Amazon this weekend has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. We first started tracking the return of these deals last month, but this sale has now expanded with many more options on both 42mm and 46mm GPS models. 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. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $329.00, down from $429.00. On Amazon, you'll find four of the 42mm GPS models on sale at this all-time low price, and four of the 46mm GPS models on sale as well. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 If you're shopping for cellular models, you can find record low prices on multiple models this week on Amazon. The 42mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 has hit $399.00, down from $499.00, and the 46mm cellular model has hit $429.00, down from $529.00. $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $399.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $429.00 Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple 'HomePad' to Offer Magnetic Snap-to-Wall Feature and More
Apple's upcoming "HomePad" will offer a magnetic snap-to-wall feature and more, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami." In a new post on X, Kosutami said that one of the HomePad prototypes features a MagSafe-like snap-to-wall capability, along with doorbell integration. It is said to be heavily reliant on Apple Intelligence. They apparently saw this prototype in person. Apple has reportedly been working on the device for several years, with the aim for it to serve as a centralized location for controlling smart home products, listening to music and podcasts, making video calls, and getting glanceable information like the weather and calendar events. The device is expected to have a 7-inch square display and a front-facing camera. Kosutami told MacRumors that while the name "HomePad" is being used internally, it is not clear if that is the product name that will actually be used upon launch. Earlier this week, the leaker said that the HomePad is now set to arrive in the fall of 2026. The fall runs from September to December, and usually coincides with Apple's busiest release period of the year. The device was originally rumored to launch in early 2025, but due to delays with ‌Apple Intelligence‌, its apparent release date moved to early 2026, and now to the fall. The rumored release timing means the HomePad could arrive alongside products like the iPhone 18 Pro in September or redesigned MacBook Pro models in October. Tags: Apple Command Center, KosutamiThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Still Has More New Macs Planned for 2026
Apple is planning more Mac refreshes for the rest of the year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman writes. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that, following the introduction of the M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, and ‌MacBook Pro‌, Apple is preparing for further Mac refreshes to complete the 2026 lineup. These include an upgraded Mac Studio, which Gurman expects to arrive in the middle of 2026, followed by new iMac and Mac mini models. While the new ‌Mac Studio‌ and ‌Mac mini‌ "will look identical to the current iterations," the 2026 ‌iMac‌ will feature a "refreshed color palette." A new, high-end MacBook, potentially called the "MacBook Ultra," is expected to arrive around the end of the year. It will feature the Mac's first touchscreen and an OLED display. Although Gurman did not mention chips, the new ‌Mac Studio‌ is likely to feature the M5 Max chip and either an M4 or M5 Ultra chip, the ‌Mac mini‌ will probably offer M5 and M5 Pro variants, and the ‌iMac‌ is almost certain to get the M5 chip. Related Roundups: iMac, Mac Studio, Mac miniTags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: iMac (Don't Buy), Mac Studio (Caution), Mac Mini (Caution)Related Forums: iMac, Mac Studio, Mac miniThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Could Launch Three New 'Ultra' Devices This Year
Apple is planning to launch at least three new "Ultra"-class devices this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Writing in this weekend's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that while the low-end of Apple's product lineups are now well-served by the Apple Watch SE, iPad 11, and MacBook Neo, there is "a more significant shift underway" toward higher-end, "Ultra" devices. Apple is planning to launch at least three such devices this year: iPhone Ultra: With a ~$2,000 price tag, large inner display, and under-display sensors, the first foldable iPhone will "cast a shadow over the rest of the lineup." AirPods Ultra: Priced above the current AirPods Pro at the top of the lineup, the new AirPods will feature computer-vision cameras to feed Visual Intelligence data to Siri. MacBook Ultra: With a touch-enabled OLED display that will raise the overall price by up to 20%, the new machine will likely sit above the current M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, rather than replace them. Gurman said that Apple "may not use the Ultra branding for all of them," despite the name's increasing prevalence across Apple's product lines. Gurman noted that Apple did not adopt the Ultra name for the new Studio Display XDR. Apple already offers M-series Ultra chips, the Apple Watch Ultra, and CarPlay Ultra. Further in the future, Gurman expects other product lines to expand into this "superpremium tier," including the ‌iPad‌ and Mac. Such devices could include a high-end ‌iPad‌ with a foldable OLED display and a more powerful iMac with a larger display. Related Roundups: AirPods Pro 3, iMac, iPad Pro, MacBook ProTags: 2025 iMac Pro, Bloomberg, Foldable iPad, Foldable iPhone, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Buy Now), iMac (Don't Buy), iPad Pro (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: AirPods, iMac, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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2026 iMac Rumored to Come in New Colors
Apple's upcoming 2026 iMac will be available in a refreshed selection of colors, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. In today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the next ‌iMac‌ will feature a new selection of colors. This could be the first true refresh of the device's color options in five years. The ‌iMac‌ redesign introduced in 2021 uses a distinctive two-tone color design, where the color appears differently on the front and back of the machine. The rear aluminum enclosure and stand use a bold, saturated version of the chosen color, making the machine visually striking when seen from behind. By contrast, the front chin below the display features a much lighter, pastel version of the same color, intended to reduce distraction while using the screen. The display bezel itself remains white on all models. The M1 ‌iMac‌ was available in seven colors: Blue, Green, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Purple, and Silver. These were unchanged with the M3 version of the device in 2023. In 2024, Apple refreshed the look of the colors slightly. While the same overall selection of colors remained the same, the tones shifted slightly, with a more saturated blue, a brighter green, a more vivid pink, a warmer yellow, a richer orange, and a darker purple. Gurman believes that the new ‌iMac‌ will arrive after refreshed Mac Studio models, which are expected around the middle of 2026. Related Roundup: iMacTags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: iMac (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iMacThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Adds Three Executives to Leadership Page
Apple on Friday added three new executive profiles to its leadership page for Jennifer Newstead, Molly Anderson, and Steve Lemay. Jennifer Newstead, Senior Vice President and General Counsel: Newstead is Apple's top lawyer, overseeing all legal matters. She assumed the position on March 1, succeeding Katherine Adams, who had held the position since 2017. Prior to joining Apple, Newstead served as Meta's chief legal officer for six years. Molly Anderson, Vice President of Industrial Design: Anderson and her team are responsible for the design of all Apple products, accessories, and their packaging. Anderson joined Apple in 2014, and she has led the Industrial Design team since 2024, although it is unclear when she officially became a VP. Anderson succeeds Jony Ive and Evans Hankey, among others. Steve Lemay, Vice President of Human Interface Design: Lemay joined Apple in 1999, and he now leads the team responsible for software design across Apple's platforms. Lemay succeeded Alan Dye, who left Apple at the end of last year to lead design for Meta's Reality Labs division.Apple also updated Eddy Cue's title to Senior Vice President of Services and Health on the page, and he received a new headshot alongside this change. Cue gained oversight of Apple's health and fitness teams at some point after Jeff Williams retired last year. Cue is an Apple veteran, having joined the company in 1989.Tags: Apple Leadership, Eddy Cue, Jennifer Newstead, Molly Anderson, Steve LemayThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Strange MacBook Neo TikTok Videos Capturing Gen Z's Attention
Apple is promoting the MacBook Neo with a series of intentionally strange TikTok videos that are successfully capturing Gen Z's attention. Since Thursday, Apple has been posting the videos in sets of three, with each video corresponding to one of the MacBook Neo's Blush, Citrus, and Indigo color options. The laptop also comes in Silver, so there may be a final set of videos tomorrow. Some of the videos show a lemon receiving a FaceTime call from a lime, the Mac's Finder app icon blushing, and iconic footage from the original Macintosh's introduction in 1984. Other videos are more abstract, with one showing citrus fruit in fizzy water and another showing a pink-hued sunrise, set to the Mac's startup chime. @applehello?♬ original sound - apple @apple @malatalia ♬ original sound - apple Many comments on the videos have expressed confusion, and some people have asked if Apple's TikTok account has been hacked. Others have caught on to and applauded Apple's absurdist marketing, and the fact that it is allowing comments on these videos to begin with, which is something the company previously shied away from. Apple also showed off a mini 3D figure modeled after the Finder app icon during a so-called "Matcha Break with MacBook Neo" live stream on TikTok on Wednesday, according to the well-known Apple fan account "Basic Apple Guy." Little Finder guy! pic.twitter.com/wUPRB0Acws— Basic Apple Guy (@BasicAppleGuy) March 6, 2026 The tiny Finder "mascot" appeared in an image that Apple posted on TikTok as well. The figure has been dubbed "Little Finder Guy" or "Lil' Finder Guy" on social media. With the MacBook Neo priced as low as $499 in the U.S., it is likely to appeal to young people, and Apple's marketing strategy clearly reflects that.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTag: TikTokThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: First Discounts Hit All of Apple's New Products, Including MacBook Neo and More
It's Apple pre-order week, and we're already tracking solid discounts across every new product that was announced this week. This includes free Best Buy gift cards when ordering the new MacBook Neo, Air, and Pro, plus the first cash discounts on M4 iPad Air on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Pre-Order Discounts What's the deal? Save on pre-orders for iPhone 17e, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Neo, and iPad Air Where can I get it? Amazon, Best Buy, and more Where can I find the original deal? Right here $40 OFFM4 iPad Air at Amazon $25 GIFT CARDMacBook Neo at Best Buy $50 GIFT CARDM5 MacBook Air at Best Buy $100 GIFT CARDM5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro at Best Buy $5.99/MONTHiPhone 17e at AT&T Pre-orders are live on all of Apple's newest products, including the MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e, and M4 iPad Air. You'll find free gift cards when pre-ordering select products at Best Buy, while Amazon has straight cash discounts on numerous M4 iPad Air tablets. AirPods What's the deal? Take $60 off AirPods 4 with ANC Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $119.00 Amazon this week is back with a notable discount on the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, available for $119.00, down from $179.00. Apple Watch Series 11 What's the deal? Take $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $399.00 Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. We first started tracking the return of these deals about a week ago, but this sale has now expanded with many more options on both 42mm and 46mm GPS models. AirTag What's the deal? Take $35 off AirTag gen 1 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $34 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $64.99 Apple's first-generation AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.00 this week on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around March 11, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Top Stories: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, Studio Display XDR, and More
What a week for Apple news! Across Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week, Apple unveiled a total of seven new products, including low-cost iPhone and MacBook options, new displays, and refreshes for the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iPad Air. Check out our recap with links to all of our coverage from the three days, and read on below for details on each of the new products! Top Stories Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro Chip Apple's budget MacBook is finally here, with Apple itself leaking the computer's "MacBook Neo" name a day ahead of the official announcement. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ is the first consumer Mac to be powered by an iPhone chip: the A18 Pro that debuted in 2024's iPhone 16 Pro models. 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 3× faster for on-device AI workloads, and up to 2× faster for tasks like photo editing. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ comes in four fun colors and features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2408-by-1506 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating. The display does not have a notch, instead featuring uniform, iPad-style bezels. The $599 price tag does result in some compromises compared to more expensive Mac laptops, but the MacBook Neo is likely to be a hit with students, those new to Mac, and others shopping on a budget who are just looking for basic capabilities. Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More Apple this week announced the iPhone 17e, featuring the A19 chip, MagSafe connectivity, faster charging, and more. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ contains the A19 chip introduced in iPhone 17, featuring a 6-core CPU and a 4-core GPU that make it up to 2× faster than the iPhone 11 that many prospective buyers may be upgrading from. The new 16-core Neural Engine is optimized for large generative models, and the ‌iPhone 17e‌ contains Apple's latest-generation C1X modem from the iPhone Air, delivering up to 2× faster cellular performance than the ‌iPhone‌ 16e. The iPhone 17e starts at $599 and comes in black, white, and a new soft pink color. Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips With New Fusion Architecture Turning back to the Mac side of things, this week saw Apple announce new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, both built on a new Fusion Architecture that bonds two third-generation 3nm dies into a single chip using advanced packaging. The Fusion Architecture is a first for Apple silicon, since previous chips used a single-die design. The two bonded dies house the CPU, GPU, Media Engine, Neural Engine, unified memory controller, and Thunderbolt 5 capabilities together. The new MacBook Pro models also get memory and storage improvements, Apple's N1 networking chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support, and more. Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR: 120Hz, Mini-LED, and More Alongside the new Mac laptops, Apple introduced not just one but two new external displays: a minor revision of the Studio Display and a higher-end Studio Display XDR that replaces the Pro Display XDR. Both new displays measure in at 27 inches and 5K resolution, but the Studio Display XDR features mini-LED backlighting with 120Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync, among other upgrades. The Studio Display is priced starting at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More Apple's tablet lineup also got an update this week thanks to a new iPad Air, with key upgrades including Apple's M4 chip for faster performance, an increased 12GB of RAM, Apple's N1 wireless networking chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and Apple's custom C1X modem in cellular models. The new iPad Air has the same overall design as the previous-generation model, which was equipped with the M3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 6E support. The new iPad Air is available in the same blue, purple, starlight, and space gray colors as the previous generation, and it still starts at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model. Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip and 512GB Base Storage Last but not least is the MacBook Air, which was refreshed this week with the M5 chip and a higher base SSD capacity. The M5 chip in the ‌MacBook Air‌ features a 10-core CPU, with what Apple calls the world's fastest CPU cores. It offers configurations with up to 10 GPU cores with Neural Accelerators in each core, delivering up to 4× faster performance for AI tasks than the ‌MacBook Air‌ with the M4 chip. Starting prices for the MacBook Air‌ have increased by $100 to $1,099 for the 13-inch model and $1,299 for the 15-inch model, but that also gets you double the amount of base storage at 512GB as the previous generation. The SSD also has 2× faster read and write performance compared to the previous generation. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPhone 17e Benchmarks Reveal A19 Chip Performance With a Tiny Catch
The first benchmarks for the iPhone 17e surfaced in the Geekbench 6 database today, offering a closer look at the A19 chip's performance. For multi-core CPU performance, the highest score the iPhone 17e achieved so far is 9,241. As expected, this is nearly identical to the standard iPhone 17 model with the A19 chip, which has an average multi-core score of 9,249. There is one tiny catch, as the iPhone 17e has a 4-core GPU, whereas the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU. With one fewer GPU core, the iPhone 17e obviously has slightly lower graphics performance, with the device achieving Metal scores of around 31,000 to 31,500 in early Geekbench results, compared to around 37,000 for the iPhone 17. In our view, most customers are unlikely to notice a significant difference in graphics performance between the iPhone 17e and iPhone 17. The previous-generation iPhone 16e with an A18 chip also has a 4-core GPU. The table below provides a comparison of multi-core CPU scores for some iPhones. iPhone Model Multi-Core CPU Score iPhone 17 Pro (A19 Pro)9,805 iPhone 17 (A19)9,249 iPhone 17e (A19)9,241 iPhone 16 Pro (A18 Pro)8,625 iPhone 16e (A18)7,977 iPhone 15 Pro (A17 Pro)7,199 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. iPhone 17e pre-orders began March 4, and the device launches March 11.Related Roundup: iPhone 17eTags: Benchmarks, Geekbench, iPhoneBuyer's Guide: iPhone 17e (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple on MacBook Neo Design: 'We're Certainly Not Making Any Compromises'
While the MacBook Neo starts at just $599, or an even lower $499 for college students, Apple has insisted that it did not make any design compromises. "It's undeniably a MacBook, we're certainly not making any compromises on the design and that's really important," said Apple's vice president of industrial design Molly Anderson, in an interview with architecture and design publication Dezeen. Anderson added that "it was important" for the MacBook Neo "to be quintessentially a MacBook." Chiefly, the MacBook Neo is made from aluminum, not plastic. "It wasn't just a redesign, it was starting from the beginning, and we're not using cheaper materials, it's incredible aluminium," she said. Available in fun colors like Blush and Citrus, the MacBook Neo is meant to be distinguished from the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, according to Anderson. "It was important to make it feel part of the family, but with its own personality," she said. Even though the MacBook Neo is designed with premium materials, Apple did have to make compromises in other areas. For example, the MacBook Neo has only 8GB of RAM, and a Touch ID button is limited to the $699 model. Plus, there is no MagSafe, one of the USB-C ports is limited to USB 2 speeds of just 480 MB/s, and the keys are not backlit. Despite its limitations, the MacBook Neo will likely be a hit with students and customers who need a Mac mainly for everyday tasks, like web browsing and document editing. Pre-orders began on March 4, ahead of a March 11 launch.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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The MacRumors Show: Apple Announces MacBook Neo and More
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's concentrated week of announcements that saw the introduction of 10 new products. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The most significant announcement of the week was the MacBook Neo, an all-new entry-level Apple laptop that starts at $599. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ is designed to compete with lower-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, while expanding the Mac lineup with a substantially more affordable option. Unlike every other Apple silicon Mac, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ is powered by the A18 Pro chip originally developed for the iPhone 16 Pro, making it the first Mac to use an iPhone-class processor instead of an M-series chip. The machine features a rounded, colorful design available in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus finishes, with matching keyboards and wallpapers that give it a more playful appearance than Apple's existing notebooks. At 2.7 pounds, it weighs the same as a MacBook Air. It offers a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with uniform, iPad-style bezels rather than a notch, a Magic Keyboard, a mechanical trackpad, two USB-C ports, 8GB of memory, a headphone jack, a 1080p camera, dual mics, dual speakers with Spatial Audio, and a battery life rated for up to 16 hours. Apple also updated several existing devices with modest specification improvements. The iPhone 17e retains the same design and price as the iPhone 16e but adds the A19 chip, MagSafe support, Apple's second-generation C1X modem, and 256GB of base storage. The 11- and 13-inch iPad Air gained the M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7 support via Apple's N1 wireless chip, and the same C1X modem in cellular models. Meanwhile, the 13- and 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ were upgraded with the M5 chip and a higher base storage capacity of 512GB, though the removal of the 256GB option increased the starting price to $1,099. At the high end of the Mac lineup, Apple refreshed the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, introducing a "Fusion Architecture" that bonds two 3nm dies together into a single processor. These models also gained faster SSD speeds, higher base storage, and Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via the N1 chip. Battery life increased slightly across the lineup, while GPU cores now include dedicated Neural Accelerators intended to improve AI workloads. Apple also expanded its display lineup with a new Studio Display XDR model, replacing the Pro Display XDR. The new model offers a 27-inch 5K mini-LED panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR brightness up to 2,000 nits, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. The standard ‌Studio Display‌ was updated at the same time with two Thunderbolt 5 ports, improved speakers, and a camera that now supports Desk View, but retains its 60Hz panel and 600-nit brightness. All of the newly announced devices became available to pre-order on Wednesday, March 4, with the entire lineup scheduled to launch and begin arriving to customers on Wednesday, March 11. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or other podcast apps. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about what we expected from Apple's announcements this week to see what we got right and wrong. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. ‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also email us at podcast@macrumors.com or head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoTag: The MacRumors ShowThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Discontinued These 15 Products This Week
Amid its introduction of 10 new devices this week, Apple discontinued over a dozen of its products dating back to 2019. Apple this week announced the iPhone 17e, refreshed iPad Air models with the M4 chip, MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, two new Studio Display models, and the all-new MacBook Neo. Simultaneously, these 15 products were removed from Apple's lineup to make way for the new additions: iPhone 16e with A18 (2025) 11-inch ‌iPad Air‌ with M3 (2025) 13-inch ‌iPad Air‌ with M3 (2025) 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ with M4 (2025) 15-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ with M4 (2025) 13-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ with M5 and 512GB storage (2025) 13-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ with M4 Pro (2024) 15-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ with M4 Pro (2024) 13-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ with M4 Max (2024) 15-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ with M4 Max (2024) Mac Studio with M3 Max and 512GB memory (2025) ‌Studio Display‌ with A13 Bionic (2022) Pro Display XDR (2019) Pro Stand for Pro Display XDR (2019) Pro Display XDR VESA Mount Adapter (2019) Many of these devices are already seeing substantial discounts with third-party retailers. All of the newly announced devices became available to pre-order on Wednesday, March 4, with the entire lineup scheduled to launch and begin arriving to customers on Wednesday, March 11. This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Apple Deals of the Week: First Discounts Hit All of Apple's New Products, Including MacBook Neo and More
It's Apple pre-order week, and we're already tracking solid discounts across every new product that was announced this week. This includes free Best Buy gift cards when ordering the new MacBook Neo, Air, and Pro, plus the first cash discounts on M4 iPad Air on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Pre-Order Discounts What's the deal? Save on pre-orders for iPhone 17e, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook Neo, and iPad Air Where can I get it? Amazon, Best Buy, and more Where can I find the original deal? Right here $40 OFFM4 iPad Air at Amazon $25 GIFT CARDMacBook Neo at Best Buy $50 GIFT CARDM5 MacBook Air at Best Buy $100 GIFT CARDM5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro at Best Buy $5.99/MONTHiPhone 17e at AT&T Pre-orders are live on all of Apple's newest products, including the MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e, and M4 iPad Air. You'll find free gift cards when pre-ordering select products at Best Buy, while Amazon has straight cash discounts on numerous M4 iPad Air tablets. AirPods What's the deal? Take $60 off AirPods 4 with ANC Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $119.00 Amazon this week is back with a notable discount on the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, available for $119.00, down from $179.00. Apple Watch Series 11 What's the deal? Take $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $299.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $329.00 $100 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $399.00 Amazon this week has all-time low prices on the Apple Watch Series 11, with $100 discounts across numerous models of the smartwatch. We first started tracking the return of these deals about a week ago, but this sale has now expanded with many more options on both 42mm and 46mm GPS models. AirTag What's the deal? Take $35 off AirTag gen 1 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $34 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $64.99 Apple's first-generation AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.00 this week on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around March 11, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Here's How Much Faster MacBook Air Gets With M5 Chip vs. M4 Chip
We now know how much faster the new MacBook Air with the M5 chip is compared to the previous model with an M4 chip, courtesy of a Geekbench 6 result shared by TechRadar's Lance Ulanoff. However, given the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro were already updated with the M5 chip last year, the result is not too surprising. Ulanoff ran Geekbench on a MacBook Air with an M5 chip, which has a 10-core CPU. The laptop achieved a score of 17,073 for multi-core CPU performance, whereas the MacBook Air with an M4 chip has an average multi-core score of 14,731, so the new model is up to 15% faster than the previous generation. This is in line with what Apple advertised when it announced the M5 chip back in October, so it was entirely expected. With the M5 chip, the Geekbench database shows that the MacBook Air is up to 16% faster than the MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip from a few years ago, but it is still slower than MacBook Pro models with the M4 Pro chip and newer. The new MacBook Air is available to pre-order now and launches on Wednesday, March 11. For additional benchmarks, see our coverage of Geekbench results for the MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip and the MacBook Neo with the A18 Pro chip.Related Roundup: MacBook AirTags: Benchmarks, GeekbenchBuyer's Guide: MacBook Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook AirThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Get Up to $100 Off the New M4 iPad Air When Pre-Ordering on Amazon
Amazon today is joining in on the pre-order discounts for the M4 iPad Air, introducing up to $100 off these brand new models. These exceed the discounts we tracked at Best Buy earlier in the week, with discounts available on every model of the M4 iPad Air at Amazon without the need of a membership. 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. Specifically, Amazon has 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. The M4 iPad Air will officially launch on March 11. $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) 256GB Wi-Fi - $839.00 ($60 off) 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,019.00 ($80 off) 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off) If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Neo: Here's Which Models Are Selling Out
If you want a MacBook Neo delivered on launch day next week, you might want to act fast, as the laptop is beginning to sell out for March 11 delivery. A spot check of Apple's online store in the U.S. reveals that some MacBook Neo configurations are now estimated to be delivered between March 16 and March 30. Here are the estimated delivery dates for each configuration as of 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time: 256GB/Blush: March 16 — March 23 256GB/Citrus: March 11 256GB/Indigo: March 11 256GB/Silver: March 11 512GB/Blush: March 23 — March 30 512GB/Citrus: March 23 — March 30 512GB/Indigo: March 16 — March 23 512GB/Silver: March 11MacBook Neo pre-orders began March 4. Without knowing how much supply there is for each configuration, it is hard to draw any conclusions from the delivery dates listed above. If we assume that supply is equal across all configurations, then Blush and 512GB configurations appear to be the most popular options in the U.S. so far during the pre-order window. With a starting price of $599 in the U.S., or just $499 for college students, the MacBook Neo is likely to be a hit with both students and average customers who need a Mac for everyday tasks such as web browsing and document editing. Apple does not release Mac sales figures on a model-by-model basis, but the company's next quarterly earnings report might provide some broader insight.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's 'HomePad' Now Rumored to Launch Even Later Than Expected
Apple's long-rumored smart home hub device will launch in the fall of 2026, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami." In a new post on X, Kosutami said that the device, colloquially dubbed the "HomePad," is now set to arrive in the fall of 2026. The fall runs from September to December, and usually coincides with Apple's busiest release period of the year. Apple has reportedly been working on the device for several years, with the aim for it to serve as a centralized location for controlling smart home products, listening to music and podcasts, making video calls, and getting glanceable information like the weather and calendar events. The device is expected to have a 7-inch square display and a front-facing camera. There may be two versions, with one designed to be mounted on a wall and the other featuring a speaker base that apparently looks similar to a HomePod mini and can be placed on a desktop or countertop. Built-in sensors will be able to determine when someone is near the home hub, and the displayed content will change based on who is present. It will be heavily reliant on Siri voice commands, and ‌Siri‌ could even have a new personified look on the hub, with one design described as a version of the Mac Finder icon. Apple could price the home hub somewhere around $350. The device was originally rumored to launch in early 2025, but due to delays with Apple Intelligence, its apparent release date moved to early 2026, and now to the fall. The rumored release timing means the HomePad could arrive alongside products like the iPhone 18 Pro in September or redesigned MacBook Pro models in October. Tag: Apple Command CenterThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Announces New Collaboration With Sydney Opera House
Apple and the Sydney Opera House today announced a yearlong collaboration to help inspire the next generation of creatives in Australia. The effort will expand access to initiatives that support art, design, and culture in the country. Through this collaboration, Apple and the Opera House will focus on interactive programming and experiences for young people in Australia. Apple said it will be the founding partner of a new international children's festival being presented later this year. Apple will also support the Opera House's Centre for Creativity and explore new ways to enhance Opera House programming and experiences through technology. From March 25 to March 27, the Opera House's eastern sails will be illuminated with artwork created in the Procreate app on the iPad by a group of 10 emerging Australian artists. Through free Today at Apple sessions, the public will have the opportunity to create and submit artwork for potential illumination as well. "The yearlong collaboration with the Sydney Opera House and Illuminating Creativity is a celebration of this legacy, bringing together the incredible talent of Australian artists and the transformative power of iPad and Procreate," said Apple's marketing chief Greg Joswiak. "We are thrilled to be working with such an iconic Australian cultural landmark to help inspire the next generation of creatives." More details are available on the Apple Newsroom website in Australia.Tags: Australia, ProcreateThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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First MacBook Neo Benchmarks Are In: Here's How It Compares to the M1 MacBook Air
Benchmarks for the new MacBook Neo surfaced today, and unsurprisingly, CPU performance is almost identical to the iPhone 16 Pro. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ uses the same 6-core A18 Pro chip that was first introduced in the iPhone 16 Pro, but it has one fewer GPU core. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ earned a single-core score of 3461 and a multi-core score of 8668, along with a Metal score of 31286. Here's how the Neo's scores compare to ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro and other devices that make apt comparisons: iPhone 16 Pro - 3445 single-core, 8624 multi-core, 32575 Metal M1 MacBook Air - 2346 single-core, 8342 multi-core, 33148 Metal M4 MacBook Air - 3696 single-core, 14730 multi-core, 54630 Metal M3 iPad Air - 3048 single-core, 11678 multi-core, 44395 Metal iPad 11 - 2587 single-core, 6036 multi-core, 19395 Metal Since the ‌MacBook Neo‌ has one fewer GPU core than the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro, it makes sense to see a slightly lower Metal score. When comparing the ‌MacBook Neo‌'s performance to existing Macs, the A18 Pro's multi-core performance is on par with the M1 chip in the MacBook Air, but single-core performance is much higher than it was with the ‌M1‌. It's closer to the M3 or M4 chip. High single-core performance is a good fit for the ‌MacBook Neo‌ audience, because single-core speeds are important for activities like web browsing, using document apps, and streaming video. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ isn't really built for video editing, music creation, 3D modeling, and similar tasks where multi-core performance makes more of a difference. Apple does not compare ‌MacBook Neo‌ performance to other Macs, iPads, or iPhones. The company's low-cost MacBook focuses on competing with similar-priced Windows PCs and Chromebooks. In its marketing materials, Apple says the A18 Pro is up to 50 percent faster for "everyday tasks" than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5. It's also up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads and up to 2x faster for photo editing. We're only seeing one benchmark result so far, so averages could be slightly different when more Neo machines are benchmarked, but the scores are right in line with what's expected. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ is priced starting at $599, and it is available for preorder now. It is set to launch on March 11.Related Roundup: MacBook NeoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Germany Account Security Carrier Partner Maintenance – T-Mobile
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 23:00 PDT  -  Mar 12, 01:00 PDTMar 9, 06:27 PDTScheduled - Our carrier partner T-Mobile Germany is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 March 2026 at 23:00 PDT until 12 March 2026 at 01:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent API request failures for T-Mobile Germany customers.Impacted Products: Verify Silent Network Auth, Lookup Identity Match, Lookup SIM Swap, Legacy Identity MatchAndAttributes

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LAX (Los Angeles) on 2026-03-12
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 12, 09:00 - 13:00 UTCMar 9, 11:44 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LAX (Los Angeles) datacenter on 2026-03-12 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.

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FRA (Frankfurt) on 2026-03-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 09:00 - 11:00 UTCMar 9, 11:42 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in FRA (Frankfurt) datacenter on 2026-03-10 between 09:00 and 11:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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LAX (Los Angeles) on 2026-03-11
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 07:00 - 15:00 UTCMar 9, 10:28 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LAX (Los Angeles) datacenter on 2026-03-11 between 07:00 and 15:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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LAX (Los Angeles) on 2026-03-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 07:00 - 15:00 UTCMar 9, 10:28 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LAX (Los Angeles) datacenter on 2026-03-10 between 07:00 and 15:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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ZRH (Zurich) on 2026-03-11
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 01:00 - 08:00 UTCMar 9, 04:16 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in ZRH (Zurich) datacenter on 2026-03-11 between 01:00 and 08:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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IST (Istanbul) on 2026-03-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 9, 23:00 UTC  -  Mar 10, 05:30 UTCMar 9, 04:16 UTCUpdate - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IST (Istanbul) datacenter between 2026-03-09 23:00 and 2026-03-10 05:30 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.Mar 9, 04:14 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in IST (Istanbul) datacenter between 2026-03-09 22:00 and 2026-03-10 05:30 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Emerging Issue – Cloud Manager
Mar 9, 04:04 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an emerging issue where some customers are receiving delayed event notification or notification emails for activities performed on Cloud Manager. We will share additional updates as we have more information.

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LHR (London) on 2026-03-09
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 9, 23:00 UTC  -  Mar 10, 07:00 UTCMar 8, 22:50 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in LHR (London) datacenter between 2026-03-09 23:00 and 2026-03-10 07:00 UTC.Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.You can now subscribe to these notifications via Cloudflare dashboard and receive these updates directly via email, PagerDuty and webhooks (based on your plan): https://developers.cloudflare.com/notifications/notification-available/#cloudflare-status.

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Service Issue – Object Storage Osaka
Mar 7, 12:02 UTCInvestigating - Our team is investigating an issue affecting the Object Storage service in Osaka, JP. During this time, users may experience connection timeouts and errors with this service. We will share additional updates as we have more information.

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Access Configuration Updates Delayed
Mar 6, 19:30 UTCInvestigating - Access configuration changes are experiencing delays propagating to the edge. Existing configurations and logins are not impacted.

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United States SMS and MMS Carrier Maintenance – AT&T
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 19:00 - 22:00 PDTMar 6, 10:31 PSTScheduled - The AT&T network in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 March 2026 at 19:00 PDT until 10 March 2026 at 22:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from AT&T United States handsets when sending via subset of long codes and short codes.

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Intermittent connectivity issues in Ashburn, VA
Mar 6, 16:31 UTCMonitoring - Cloudflare investigated intermittent connectivity issues in Ashburn, VA. A fix for this issue was implemented and we are currently monitoring the results. We will update the status once the issue is resolved.

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Issues with 1.1.1.1 public resolver in North America
Mar 6, 14:43 UTCResolved - This incident has been resolved.Mar 6, 14:24 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating, an issue which potentially impacts multiple users in North America that use 1.1.1.1 public resolver. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.

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United States SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 11, 21:00 PDT  -  Mar 12, 04:00 PDTMar 6, 05:44 PSTScheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in the United States is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 March 2026 at 21:00 PDT until 12 March 2026 at 04:00 PDT. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to United States handsets via United States short codes.

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Singapore SMS Carrier Maintenance – M1
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 6, 10:00 - 13:00 PSTMar 6, 04:24 PSTScheduled - The M1 network in Singapore is conducting a planned maintenance from 06 March 2026 at 10:00 PST until 06 March 2026 at 13:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to M1 Singapore handsets.We are aware of the short notice and are working with our Carrier Partners to provide earlier notification where possible.

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Emergency Maintenance – Rescue, GoToAssistRemote Support V5, Central & Pro due to AppViewX maintenance.
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 7, 04:00 - 10:00 UTCMar 6, 11:35 UTCScheduled - As part of our commitment to providing exceptional service and reliability to our customers, scheduled maintenance will be conducted for Rescue, GoToAssist Remote Support V5, Central, and Pro during the date and time listed below, due to planned AppViewX maintenance.Date and Time: March 7th, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC to 10:00 AM UTCPurpose: This maintenance is being performed due to planned maintenance by a third‑party vendor.Duration: All maintenance will be performed within the 6-hour maintenance window.What to expect:During the 6‑hour maintenance window, customers may experience a brief service interruption of approximately 15–20 minutes. The following impacts are expected for each productRescue: Applet download will be available; however, customers will be able to download the Rescue Applet without signing in.GoToAssistRemote Support v5: Client application download may not work.Central & Pro: Installer downloads may experience degraded performance, and remote control functionality will be unavailable.Workaround for Central and Pro: Remote control sessions can still be initiated using the desktop application by following the steps below:* Download the desktop application directly (if already installed, no download is required). * Install the desktop application. * Log in using the desktop application. * Start the remote control session directly from the desktop application instead of the website.We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

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Title: Cloudflare Realtime – Realtimekit
Mar 6, 10:15 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is aware of, and investigating an issue affecting Android users using v1.6.0 and upwards. Users can downgraded to v1.5.7 in the meantime as workaround. Further detail will be provided as more information becomes available.

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SIN (Singapore) on 2026-03-10
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Mar 10, 16:00 UTC  -  Mar 11, 00:00 UTCMar 6, 07:04 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SIN (Singapore) datacenter between 2026-03-10 16:00 and 2026-03-11 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.

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SMS Delivery Delays from Twilio to Telefonica O2 Germany
Mar 5, 22:51 PSTInvestigating - Twilio customers may be experiencing SMS delivery delays from Twilio to Telefonica O2 network subscribers in Germany. Our team is actively investigating this issue. We will provide another update in 1 hour or as soon as more information becomes available.

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Apple A18 Pro 13″ MacBook Neo Laptop for Preorders from $599 + free shipping
Be among the first to score this brand new laptop line from Apple, sporting an A18 Pro chipset, new colorways, Mac OS, and an unheard-of low starting price from Apple.It's expected to release on March 11. Buy Now at Amazon

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Magnetic Folding Keyboard Case for iPad 10.5″ for $21 + free shipping w/ first order
You'd pay at least $2 more to get a similar case shipped from elsewhere today. Of note, this purchase will also garner $6.37 in import & payment processing fees.New Alibaba customers get free shipping; otherwise, it starts at around $16. Buy Now at Alibaba Features backlit detachable wireless built-in pen holder

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Apple 15″ M5 MacBook Air (2026) for Preorders from $1,299 + free shipping
While that's list price, it's the first opportunity to score the newest MacBook Air. Plus, you can opt to pick it up at your local Best Buy if you'd rather not wait for the delivery on release day.It's expected to release on March 11. Buy Now at Best Buy

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Apple 13″ M5 MacBook Air (2026) for Preorders from $1,099 + free shipping
While that's list price, it's also the first chance to preorder the newest MacBook Air. Plus, instead of waiting for the delivery, you can opt to pick it up at your local Best Buy.It's expected for release on March 11. Buy Now at Best Buy

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6th-Gen. Apple iPad 9.7″ 32GB WiFi Tablet for $77 + free shipping
Use promo code "VIPOUTLETMARCH" to drop the price to the lowest we've ever seen. The coupon expires on April 1 at 3am ET. Buy Now at eBay

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Refurb Apple MacBook Pro M1 16.2″ Laptop w/ 512GB SSD (2021) for $768 + free shipping
That's the best price we've ever seen on this model. Buy Now at eBay

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Best Buy Refund Refresh 4-Day iPad Pro Deals: Up to $150 off + free shipping
Save on over 15 models, with prices starting from $949. We’ve pictured the Apple iPad Pro 11″ M5 512GB WiFi Tablet (2025) for $1,099 ($100 savings). My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it’s free to join).  Shop Now at Best Buy

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Refurb 1st Gen Apple iPad Pro 10.5″ 512GB WiFi / Cellular (2017) for $220 + free shipping
Use promo code "IPADPRO512" for the best price we could find by $85. A 90-day warranty is provided. Buy Now at dailysteals

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Refurb Apple 7th-Gen. iPad 10.2″ 128GB WiFi Tablet (2019) for $135 + free shipping
Save an extra $10 with promo code "IPAD128" and get the lowest price we could find by $35. A 90-day warranty is provided. Buy Now at UntilGone

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU – Yellow – G19F0LL/A – $1,249.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M3 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU - Yellow – G19F0LL/A $1,249.00 Originally released October 2023 24-inch 4.5K Retina display;² 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors 16GB unified memory 256GB SSD¹ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID⁵ 1080p FaceTime HD camera Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s) Product page on the Apple Store…

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iPad Pro M5 Tablets at Best Buy: Up to $100 off + free shipping
Save on close to 10 models, with prices starting from $949. We’ve pictured the Apple iPad Pro 13″ 512GB WiFi Tablet for $1,399 ($100 off). My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it’s free to join). Shop Now at Best Buy

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iPad Pro M5 Tablet Top Deals at Best Buy: Up to $100 off + free shipping
Save on close to 10 models, with prices starting from $949. We’ve pictured the Apple iPad Pro 13″ 512GB WiFi Tablet for $1,399 ($100 off). My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it’s free to join). Shop Now at Best Buy

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MacBooks at Best Buy: Up to 80% off + free shipping
Save on almost 300 models, with prices starting from $310. We’ve pictured the Apple 14″ MacBook Pro M4 Pro Laptop (2024) for $1,799 ($200 savings). My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it’s free to join). Shop Now at Best Buy

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MacBook Top Deals at Best Buy: Up to 80% off + free shipping
Save on almost 300 models, with prices starting from $310. We’ve pictured the Apple 14″ MacBook Pro M4 Pro Laptop (2024) for $1,799 ($200 savings). My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it’s free to join). Shop Now at Best Buy

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Open-box 11th-Gen. Apple iPad A16 128GB 11″ Tablet (2025) for $266 + free shipping
Use promo code "VIPSAVE10OFF" to get this model for the best price we've seen, outside of used units. Buy Now at eBay

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