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- Friday March 20
- 03:42 pmDeals: Most affordable M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air $949, iPhone 16 Pro Max $657 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: Most affordable M5 MacBook Pro $200 off, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air $949, iPhone 16 Pro Max $657 off, more
low, Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable M5 MacBook Pro you can buy down at $1,400 ($299 under least pricey M5 model Apple sells these days) and this 16GB 15-inch M4 MacBook Air at $350 less than most affordable M5 Air Apple sells. We also still have AirPods Pro 3 down at holiday pricing joined by 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max renewed premium units at up to $657 off, iPad mini at up to $160 off, and more. Scope it out below. more…03:36 pmMacBook Neo draws record number of new buyers to macOS
CEO Tim Cook says Apple just had its "best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers." The entry-level notebook is a hit! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:36 pmChatGPT wants a do-it-all super app, but Apple will probably stand in the way
OpenAI is working on a project to consolidate ChatGPT, coding tools, and a browser into one app. Apple's iOS platform restrictions will prevent it from becoming a true all-in-one platform on the iPhone.OpenAI wants its desktop app to have more functionsOpenAI wants to merge ChatGPT, Codex, and a browser into one desktop app centered on agentic AI. Naturally, the focus is on desktop platforms and the ChatGPT app on iPhone will stay the same as a result.An app like that behaves very differently depending on where it runs. On iPhone and iPad, Apple tightly controls how software accesses the system and interacts with other apps. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:30 pmiOS 26.4 adds brand new widgets for your iPhone’s Home Screen
iOS 26.4 comes packed with many new features, including brand new Ambient Music widgets that can be added to the iPhone’s Home Screen. Here are the details. more…03:20 pmGrab an iPad Air for $200 off in Amazon’s blowout sale
Macworld M3 iPad Air, 128GB View Deal We love seeing a good closeout deal on Apple tech, especially when the new model is a very minor update. So today’s deal is right up our alley: Right now, you can get the 128GB iPad Air with 5G cellular for $550, a savings of $200, and the absolute best price we’ve ever seen. Equipped with the M3 chip, this device delivers an exceptional performance whether you want to browse around, play games, practice hobbies, and so on. When we reviewed it, we gave this tablet a 4-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, as we appreciated its performance, the gorgeous display, good battery life, and the overall build quality. The tablet features a brilliant 11-inch Liquid Retina display that delivers gorgeous and vibrant colors, which is perfect for viewing media or editing projects. If you want to take pics or record videos, the tablet features advanced 12MP front and rear cameras so you can capture great content. The 128GB will offer plenty of storage space for apps, games, and files, and with a 5G plan, you’ll nbe able to stream movies and make calls wherever you are. Since the tablet is so much cheaper now, you can use that extra cash to get a Magic Keyboard ($15 off) or Apple Pencil Pro ($30 off) for the full decked-out version. Just be sure to act fact because once they’re gone they’re never coming back.03:18 pmAirPods Max, MacBook Neo, and Family Sharing on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple unexpectedly launched yet another device, the very long-awaited AirPods Max, plus the MacBook Neo gets more real-world testing, and Family Sharing gets a great update, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Nobody saw it coming but the new AirPods Max is here — image credit: AppleJust when you thought Apple was done with product launches in March — and just when you thought it would never update the AirPods Max — it went and did it. The new AirPods Max brings everything users have been asking for over the last several years.There's reason to suspect the new AirPods Max is going to feel outdated in even just a few months, though. And also plenty of reasons to assume Apple won't release a new version for a long time. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:00 pmiOS 26.4 has three new features you might use every day
iOS 26.4 is almost here, with a launch likely just days away. The update is packed with a lot of new features, including three that have a good chance of becoming daily go-tos for users. more…02:38 pmApple hasn’t caught up to MacBook Neo demand yet
It looks like Apple is selling MacBook Neo laptops faster than it can make them. Meanwhile, the Mac is breaking records because of it. more…02:33 pmToday in Apple history: Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh lands with a thud
On March 20, 1997, Apple released the Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, a futuristic, special-edition Mac that was way ahead of its time. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:28 pmTechFest: Computer History Museum continues Apple’s 50th anniversary celebration
Following last week’s excellent Apple@50 panel, the Computer History Museum has announced “TechFest: Happy Birthday, Apple,” to be held… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:10 pmAmazon developing Fire Phone successor to take on iPhone with Alexa AI focus
After getting burned by the Fire Phone in 2014, Amazon is reportedly developing a new iPhone competitor for the current decade. The company’s revitalized hardware division is taking inspiration from Alexa instead of 3D this time around. more…02:05 pmMacBook Neo costs far less than entry-level PCs over time
The long-term cost of ownership of a MacBook Neo is about half that of comparable Windows PCs. It's really the bargain option. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:58 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: AirPods Max 2, AI Spending Race, and figs
Apple has finally updated the AirPods Pro Max, but the update didn't bring a lot of new features, it basically brought the headphones on pair with the AirPods Pro. Dave and I talk about AI and whether Apple chose to stay out of the spending spree or if it was caught unprepared for one of the biggest tech changes in a long time. Do you know what could be in the figs you love to eat? Me neither, but Dave tells us. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: Squarespace: Check out squarespace.com/DALRYMPLE for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: There will be no show next week. Apple Adds 'Genius Browse' Movie and TV Recommendations to Apple TV in tvOS 26.4 Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 AirPods Max: Four things that haven’t changed YouTuber upgrades MacBook Neo to 1TB Horace Dediu on Apple Sitting Out the AI Spending Race Apple’s Platform Security Guide Adds a Brief Note on the MacBook Neo’s On-Screen Camera Indicator Shows and movies we're watching The Night Agent, Netflix Weapons, HBO01:54 pmApple just broke launch-week records for new Mac users
Tim Cook says Apple just had a record-breaking week for brand-new Mac users. While he won't give details, it's surely the low-cost MacBook Neo that's leading the way.Apple's latest MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and especially MacBook Neo are breaking recorddsApple CEO Tim Cook is currently travelling the world as the company celebrates its anniversary, and so far seemingly hasn't had enough time to post his usual photos on social media. But he has now taken to X to celebrate how well Apple's recent Mac launches have gone.Mac just had its best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers. We love seeing the enthusiasm!— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) March 20, 2026 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:51 pmOpenAI is building a desktop ‘superapp’ for macOS
According to The Wall Street Journal, OpenAI is planning a big pivot with its app strategy, streamlining its Mac apps for ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas into a single ‘superapp.’ more…01:25 pmBlackberry's ghost still haunts Apple in lawsuits that have nothing to do with them
Years after Blackberry phones died and the firms technology patents were sold off, Apple is in court trying to block details of its old deals from reaching iPhone rival Xiaomi.Blackberry phones are long gone, but the technology behind them is still the subject of patent disputesBlackberry phones stopped working back in 2022, but the company sold off its patents and already been doing licensing deals. Now according to Courthouse News, patent law firms want details of those licenses.Apple has gone to court to stop it. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:20 pmTim Cook says the Mac just set a new launch record for Apple
Apple launched three new Macs last week: MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max. And CEO Tim Cook says the launch set a new record among first-time Mac buyers. more…01:15 pmAll-in-1 brilliance: Top 7 iMac setups
Explore the top 7 iMac setups that showcase the elegance and functionality of Apple's all-in-one desktop computer. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pm5 old problems that still plague AirPods Max 2
The AirPods Max 2 brings some upgrades, but does little to address the old problems. That makes the premium price harder to justify. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:00 pm5 old problems that still plague AirPods Max 2
The AirPods Max 2 brings some upgrades, but does little to address the old problems. That makes the premium price harder to justify. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)