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- Friday March 13
- 08:47 pmiFixit teardown of MacBook Neo: ‘The most repairable MacBook in 14 years’
The new MacBook Neo breaks from that tradition, featuring solid day-one repair manuals, easier keyboard servicing, and a battery secured… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:35 pmSurprise Alicia Keys concert turns Grand Central Apple Store into a piano stage
Apple shuttered its Grand Central Terminal store on March 13 for a surprise Alicia Keys concert, marking the start of 50th anniversary celebrations.Alicia Keys in her Apple Vision Pro performanceApple CEO Tim Cook showed up with several senior executives. They transformed one of Apple's most iconic retail spots into a temporary live music venue.The company invited select media members, creators, and guests while keeping the performer secret until Keys appeared on stage. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:16 pmApple TV is about to kick off five weeks straight of big premieres
Apple TV has had a strong start to the year thanks to popular series Shrinking, Hijack, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters—but the next five weeks have a lot more noteworthy new premieres coming. more…08:07 pmThe average iPad sold for $583 last quarter: report
A new report by Counterpoint Research says the average selling price of the iPad rose roughly 10% even as the...08:02 pmAdobe begrudgingly admits defeat, agrees to pay $150m over confusing cancellation fees | AppleInsiderAdobe begrudgingly admits defeat, agrees to pay $150m over confusing cancellation fees
Adobe has issued a statement agreeing to pay a hefty fine after years of customers complaining about a lack of transparency in its billing agreements — but it still doesn't think it did anything wrong.Adobe Creative Cloud logoAdobe has announced that it has finalized a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. It officially marks the end of the more than two-year long saga surrounding its much maligned cancellation practices.Of the $150 million Adobe has agreed to pay, $75 million will go directly to affected customers in the form of complimentary services. The remaining $75 will go directly to the Department of Justice to settle the lawsuit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:27 pmApple's 15-inch MacBook Air M4 with 512GB SSD plunges to $1,079
Save $320 on Apple's last-gen MacBook Air M4, as Amazon clears out inventory this weekend.Save $320 on with Amazon's blowout M4 MacBook Air deal.Originally retailing for $1,399, the 15-inch M4/16GB/512GB spec is marked down to $1,079 in the Midnight finish while supplies last. This price is the lowest on record as Amazon makes room for new M5 inventory by blowing out M4 inventory at steep discounts.Buy M4 15" 16GB/512GB for $1,079 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:24 pmGood luck trying to find an M4 Mac mini
Macworld It’s hard enough finding a MacBook Neo in the color you want, but head over to the Apple Store this weekend, and you’re also going to have a hard time finding a Mac mini. And the same goes for Amazon, B&H Photo, and some Best Buy stores, too. A check of stock for the M4 Mac mini for 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage shows low to no stock basically everywhere. That might be common for a new iPhone, but the Mac mini is nearly 18 months old. SWhile it’s unlikely there will be a run on Mac minis in the immediate future, the lack of stock does pose an interesting question: Why? Usually, low stock is a sign that Apple is preparing an update–we are expecting an M5 model soon–but Apple just finished a round of releases and the Mac mini wasn’t part of it. It could also be the result of the recent interest in the Mac mini as an AI server. First Claudebot and now Perplexity have AI enthusiasts taking an interest in the Mac mini as a vessel for AI agents due to its small stature and powerful chip. It’s entirely possible that the sudden spike in interest has led to a temporary sell-out. Or, perhaps MacBook Neo has people interested in Apple’s affordable devices more than usual. We’ll let you know if the Apple Watch SE suddenly sells out.06:35 pmAmazon's ad-free Prime Video tier gets a new name, and a new price
Amazon's streaming service is getting a significant upgrade as the company transitions its ad-free tier to the new "Prime Video Ultra" branding. And with that branding, comes a price hike.Prime Video UltraLaunching April 10, the Ultra tier expands existing features, making it ideal for larger households. Beyond removing ads, the updated plan increases the concurrent stream limit to five devices, doubles the offline download capacity to 100 items, and gives users the option to watch in 4K/UHD.Amazon is also increasing the benefits for those who have the ad-supported video plan that comes gratis with a Prime membership. Those customers will be allowed to watch 4 concurrent streams, up from three, and download 50 items for offline viewing, up from 25. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:30 pmiFixit MacBook Neo teardown confirms that it is Apple's most repairable laptop since 2012 | AppleInsideriFixit MacBook Neo teardown confirms that it is Apple's most repairable laptop since 2012
Whether you're a right-to-repair activist or a school system hoping for the magic combination of power, macOS, and a repairable laptop, the MacBook Neo is a surprisingly satisfying breath of fresh air.MacBook Neo proves to be quite repairable by Apple's standardsApple's MacBook Neo has already been proven to be quite inexpensive to repair and easy to disassemble. That said, the tech industry was still holding its breath for iFixit's verdict on the laptop.As was expected, iFixit found the MacBook Neo to be one of Apple's most reparable laptops since 2012, if ever. It's easily accessed, sectioned, and lacks any overly aggressive glue. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:21 pmAdobe to pay $75 million settlement for making it too hard to cancel subscriptions
Adobe has agreed to a settlement with the US Department of Justice worth $150 million, including a $75 million fee paid to the DOJ and another $75 million in free services for users. more…06:17 pmFormula 1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races amid Operation Epic Fury in Iran | Mac Daily NewsFormula 1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races amid Operation Epic Fury in Iran
Formula 1 has decided to cancel the April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid Operation Epic Fury in Iran… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:11 pmHomeKit Weekly: Shelly Gen4 Plug brings Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Thread to a single smart outlet | 9 to 5 MacHomeKit Weekly: Shelly Gen4 Plug brings Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Thread to a single smart outlet
Choosing a smart plug usually feels like a gamble on which protocol will win the war. Belkin recently ended support for its Wemo line as well. Shelly has apparently decided to stop gambling and just include everything. I’ve been testing the Shelly Plug US Gen4, and it’s great! It supports Matter, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and, in a rare move for a smart home device, Wi-Fi 6. It also includes precise power metering, a feature I think is awesome for a modern smart plug. more…06:04 pmApple Grand Central retail store closed due to special activity [U]
Update 3/13: The event appears to be for a special performance. Alicia Keys is the rumor. There’s a pink piano and Apple’s 50th anniversary signage. Apple Grand Central in New York City is closed today and tomorrow due to some sort of mysterious special activity. Customers visiting Apple’s retail location in Grand Central Terminal will be turned away until normal hours resume on Saturday, March 14, at 10 am. more…06:00 pmiFixIt tears down the new MacBook Neo, likes (most of) what it sees
Expectations had been running high regarding what iFixIt would find when it opened up the MacBook Neo. Here’s what it revealed. more…05:54 pmSpotify’s newest feature puts you in control of the music
Spotify was early to the algorithmically recommended music game. Now the company is testing a feature that lets listeners have more direct input over what Spotify recommends. The feature is called Taste Profile, and it’s currently in beta. more…05:45 pmPerplexity wants Mac mini to be your AI project manager — here’s what to know
Perplexity Personal Computer software can turn a Mac mini into a personal AI project manager. But should you give it access to your files? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:22 pmiPhone Fold, Mac Studio, OLED MacBook Pro: What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2026 | AppleInsideriPhone Fold, Mac Studio, OLED MacBook Pro: What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2026
Apple's 2026 may have gotten off to a new-product-filled start, but it's far from done. There are plenty more iPhone and other announcements to come before the year's end.There's still a lot to come from Apple in 2026Between the launch of the M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros, Apple has made a solid start to the year. But with the annual WWDC event still to come, not to mention likely hardware announcements this fall, there is still plenty to look forward to.Apple is still expected to unveil a raft of software and hardware in the coming months, including some all-new products. Rumors of the company's first-ever foldable iPhone continue to gather pace, and that's just the beginning. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:19 pmThere's a way to make a 1TB MacBook Neo, but it's not easy or cheap
Getting 1TB of storage on the MacBook Neo is possible, assuming you have skill in micro soldering, the ability to remove the chip, and disdain for Apple's warranty.MacBook Neo teardown. Image credit: DirectorFengApple introduced MacBook Neo on March 4 as its most affordable notebook, starting at $599 with 256GB of storage. It uses the same A18 Pro chip found in the iPhone 16 Pro models and includes 8GB of unified memory.The company offers the 13-inch system with either 256GB or 512GB of storage. And that's it. There aren't any larger options, and the chip is not socketed like it is in the Mac mini or Mac Studio. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:09 pmAmazon announces ‘Prime Video Ultra’ with higher price, new features
Amazon has announced a new ‘Prime Video Ultra’ streaming plan launching next month that replaces the current ad-free tier and includes more features, but at a higher price. more…04:47 pmApple TV just premiered a rare true crime original series
Twisted Yoga is a brand new Apple TV series that just premiered today, and it’s a rare true crime offering for the streamer. more…