This might be the last time you can get a MacBook Pro for under $1,400
Macworld M5 MacBook Pro View Deal Apple just released a new family of MacBooks with more storage and higher prices to match. The M5 model now has 1TB of storage starting at $1,699, an increase of $100 over the 512GB model it replaces. But until it sells out, you can now get the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 512GB of storage for $1,400 at Amazon, a savings of $200 on the original MSRP and $300 less than the cheapest model you can get now. The M5 MacBook Pro is an insanely good laptop. The M5 chip delivers an exceptional performance with a ton of processing power. The 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage space make this laptop a device you’ll use for every job you have to complete. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display will deliver super crisp images with vibrant colors and excellent contrast, something that makes it perfect for video and photo editing. The camera and audio system will make joining video calls or recording videos a smooth experience. When we reviewed the laptop, we gave it a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, particularly for the graphics boost and SSD speeds. So snag this M5 MacBook Pro for $1,400 before this deal (and model) vanishes forever.

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Everyone’s getting in on the Apple 50th anniversary craze
Macworld Apple’s 50th anniversary is coming in just a couple of weeks, and everyone’s getting in on the fun. Now you can dress your AirPods Pro 3 to look like an iconic 1984 accessory to match your iPhone 17 Pro. That original Mac-like iPhone case has been joined by accessories for another modern-day Apple product—an AirPods Pro 3 Case with its own lanyard and strap, alongside a special MagFit MagSafe wallet— in Spigen’s Classic LS range that is “inspired by the design language” of the Macintosh 128k and Apple Lisa. Spigen The AirPods Pro 3 LS Case blends a retro Mac aesthetic with modern case features, including MagSafe and a lanyard cutout. In particular, the AirPods case is a clever homage to the original Macintosh Mouse. Its locking mechanism is designed to mimic the classic tactile “mouse click” function, while reducing the risk of dropped or lost earbuds. Precise cutouts allow full access to all functions, including wireless charging compatibility and the visible charging LED. Spigen The included lanyard is also a nod to Apple’s Platinum aesthetic of the 1990s “Classic” Mac OS (System 8-9). Spigen If you don’t have AirPods Pro 3, the Spigen Classic LS (MagFit) clamps magnetically to the back of any MagSafe iPhone and holds three cards. It joins Spigin’s existing MagFit wallets that mimic other Apple design classics, such as the Bondi Blue iMac G3. The same company also recently teased a retro MacBook Air case concept design, but it has yet to reveal information about whether it will become a shipping product.

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Apple CEO Cook discusses privacy, future of AI, and the company’s 50th anniversary
As Apple nears its 50th anniversary, CEO Tim Cook is taking time to reflect on the company's storied legacy while turning his gaze… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Tim Cook denies imminent retirement rumors, 'can't imagine life without Apple'
Tim Cook has previously said that he'd probably be out of Apple by 2031. In a new interview celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary, he makes it clear rumors that he would retire in 2026 are false, and he isn't leaving any time soon.Just as Steve Jobs (right) was succeeded by Tim Cook (left), so there have to already be plans for the next Apple CEO — image credit: AppleIt was actually a direct quote Cook gave The New York Times back in 2021, saying he would "probably not" still be at Apple ten years from then. He said it on Kara Swisher's podcast for the paper, so it's not like it was a misquote.True, he didn't exactly give a leaving date, and it's not really as if anyone fully believed him while Apple is going through upheavals over Apple Intelligence. But now in an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America," he flat-out denies the story. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple prepares for WWDC 2026 and iOS 27 by expanding its reach
Apple has expanded its developer reach, specifically in China, ahead of iOS 27’s unveiling at WWDC 2026 in June. This week, Apple Developer joined bilibili, the Chinese video sharing platform, where it has already published 32 developer-focused videos. Apple will likely confirm the dates for WWDC 2026 next week. Last year, Apple announced WWDC 2025 on Wednesday, March 25. more…

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Why Apple can’t give an exact AirPods Max 2 release date
Who knows the AirPods Max 2 release date? Not even Apple. Here's why there's a bit of a mystery when the premium headphones launch. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Deals: 24GB MacBook Air $300 off, M5 MacBook Pro $1,400, Titanium Apple Watch $300 off, more
In today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break we are still tracking a solid deal on AirPods Pro 3 alongside the return of Apple’s 24GB Midnight MacBook Air at $300 off the original price and this M5 MacBook Pro at nearly $300 less than the most affordable model Apple sells. Amazon is also clearing out Apple Watch Series 10 Titanium and Ultra 2 models at $300 off alongside a new all-time low on the medium-size Terra Cotta Alpine Loop and Insta360’s 2026 Spring sale at up to 30% off – Ace Pro 2 8K cam, GO Ultra, X5 action cam, and more. Head below for a closer look. more…

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Apple scales up its partnership with Save the Music
As part of Tim Cook's 50th anniversary visit to New York City, he announced that Apple was going to help grow student music programs by expanding its partnership with Save The Music.Apple and Save the Music help bring music to struggling schoolsArts programs are often the first to feel the effects when school funding falls through. And, as the Trump Administration continues to deprioritize arts education, many school music programs are headed for the chopping block.On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple would be expanding its partnership with Save the Music, a non-profit dedicated to bringing music programs to schools across the U.S. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Beats, Nike and LeBron James team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 special edition
Two of the world’s most recognizable lifestyle and sports brands — Beats and Nike — joined forces for the first time with the launch of Powerbeats Pro 2 – Nike Special Edition, the companies said Tuesday. It’s their first hardware collaboration. And it’s the first time Beats has shared brand real estate on a product […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Tim Cook continues Apple's 50th anniversary victory lap in new interview
Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals what he thinks the company's contribution to the world is, discusses working with Trump, plus what he plans to do if Apple ever gets tariff refunds.Tim Cook on "Good Morning America" — image credit: ABCFollowing his open letter celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary, Tim Cook has now talked to ABC's Michael Strahan on Good Morning America about whether he'll retire soon, and just how he thinks Apple works in the world. Asked about Apple's biggest contribution to society is so far, Cook could not just pick one."Oh, my God," he started. "You know, you can focus on the product moments, reinventing music, reinventing the smartphone, bringing the creative arts to the table, creative graphics, saving people's lives with the [Apple Watch]..." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New Powerbeats Pro 2 & Nike collaboration is only skin-deep
Beats and Nike's hardware partnership puts branding front and center, adding logos, colors, and messaging while leaving the underlying earbud technology unchanged.Limited-edition Powerbeats Pro 2The limited-edition Powerbeats Pro 2 marks Beats' first hardware partnership. The release leans on design and marketing, even as it ties more closely into Apple's fitness ecosystem.Beats announced the collaboration on March 17. The company describes it as a crossover between sports, culture, and performance while keeping the underlying earbuds unchanged. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple TV announces ‘My Brother the Minotaur,’ premiering April 24th
Apple TV on Tuesday announced the all-new animated kids and family adventure series “My Brother the Minotaur,” from Academy Award-nom… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Amazon adds new 1-hour and 3-hour options for faster delivery
Amazon has announced that delivery is getting even faster, with new 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options rolling out in thousands of cities across the US. Here are the details. more…

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Why did Apple just declare a 12-year-old iPhone obsolete?
Macworld The bad news is that Apple just ended all hardware servicing for one of its most popular products. The good news is that the product is the iPhone 5, which was discontinued more than 12 years ago, and it’s frankly amazing that it lasted this long. Apple has three categories for products that it has stopped selling and are no longer covered by warranty: discontinued, vintage, and obsolete. For a minimum of five years after they are discontinued, the products are still relatively easy to get repaired because servicing and replacement parts continue to be available from Apple service providers. At this point, products are declared vintage, at which point servicing may still be available, but it depends on whether the provider still has the parts. And around the seven-year mark, they are declared obsolete, and all hardware servicing ends. It’s important to note that those timeframes are only minimums, and they are sometimes stretched. And based on the device declared obsolete this week, Apple just stretched the definition of obsolete by an astonishing margin. As spotted by MacRumors, the iPhone 5 this week moved from the vintage to the obsolete category on Apple’s official list. The fact that it’s on the list is indisputable, but it’s hard to know for sure whether it definitely made the transition this week. Apple just quietly updates the list; it doesn’t make announcements. But MacRumors seems sure it moved on March 16, and a quick trip to the Wayback Machine confirms that the iPhone 5 was on the vintage list, not the obsolete one, as recently as March 12. This is pretty amazing. The iPhone 5 was launched in September 2012 and lasted only one year: it was discontinued in September 2013, when the iPhone 5c and 5s came out. So it’s been off the market, not for seven years, but for more than 12. The iPhone 5c and 5s (discontinued in 2014) were already on the obsolete list, as were the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (2016) and the 32GB versions of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus (2018). Even the 1st-gen iPhone SE, which came out in 2016 and was killed off in 2018, is on the list. So why has the iPhone 5 only just made it on there? Perhaps the stockpile of parts just held out longer than expected; perhaps service providers were able to reuse parts from the iPhone 5s and iPhone SE, which followed largely the same design… although that doesn’t really explain why they were declared obsolete. Did Apple forget? Were there so many people using the iPhone 5 that it had to keep it technically repairable until now? Does someone at Apple just really like that phone? Ultimately, it’s a bit of a mystery, but if you own one, it just got a bit harder to repair.

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The first Matter camera has arrived, but Apple users won't notice
Two new products have gone on sale from Aqara, including the world's first Matter-certified camera. For Apple Home users, that Matter support means very little today.The Aqara G350 is the first camera to ship with Matter 1.5 supportAfter being previewed at CES 2026, the Aqara G400 video doorbell and Aqara G350 indoor camera are both available to purchase. The G350 has the honor of being the very first camera to be certified Matter compatible.Even though cameras were added to the Matter spec in late 2025, Aqara is officially the first to market with the G350. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Always-on display may come to iPhone 19e in 2028
Apple's plan for the iPhone 19e involves a switch to LTPO for the display panel, giving the future budget model an always-on screen, if not ProMotion support.iPhone 17e doesn't have LTPO, but iPhone 19e couldThe display is an extremely important part of mobile devices, and requires a lot of development and planning ahead of its use. Following the introduction of the iPhone 17e, we now have rumors about the display that should be used in the iPhone 19e.Sources of ZDNet Korea say that Apple is considering adding Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide Thin-Film Transistor (LTPO TFT) OLED displays to its future budget model. Specifically, that LTPO+ will be added to the iPhone Air in the first half of 2028, as well as a folding device in the second half of the year. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Original Films unveils trailer for ‘Outcome,’ starring Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz, and more
Apple Original Films on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for director Jonah Hill’s upcoming dark comedy, “Outcome,” starring Keanu Reeves, Hill… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iPadOS 26.4: Here are four new features coming soon to iPad
iPadOS 26.4 is expected to launch in the coming weeks, packing lots of new iPad features—four of which are highlighted below. more…

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Today in Apple history: Microsoft gets sued for ripping off Mac OS
On March 17, 1988, Apple sued Microsoft for allegedly stealing 189 elements of its Macintosh operating system to create Windows 2.0. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Tim Cook names Apple’s greatest contributions, talks tariff refunds and retirement rumors
Apple CEO Tim Cook continues the company’s 50th anniversary celebration with a press stop at Good Morning America on ABC News. The latest interview with Michael Strahan touches on a wide range of topics, including Apple’s greatest contribution, potential tariff refunds, Cook’s future as CEO, and more. more…

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