‘Friday Night Baseball’ returns to Apple TV for its fifth season on March 27th
“Friday Night Baseball” — a weekly Major League Baseball (MLB) doubleheader on Apple TV — returns for its fifth season on Friday, March 27th… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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ASUS Executive Says MacBook Neo is 'Shock' to PC Industry
ASUS says the MacBook Neo is a "shock" to the Windows PC ecosystem. "In the past, Apple's pricing situation has always been high, so for them to release a very budget-friendly product, this is obviously a shock to the entire industry," said ASUS co-CEO S.Y. Hsu in a Tuesday earnings call. While he expects PC makers to respond, rising AI-driven memory shortages could push hardware prices higher across the industry. PCMag reports: Hsu said he believes all the PC players -- including Microsoft, Intel, and AMD -- take the MacBook Neo threat seriously. "In fact, in the entire PC ecosystem, there have been a lot of discussions about how to compete with this product," he added, given that rumors about the MacBook Neo have been making the rounds for at least a year. Despite the competitive threat, Hsu argued that the MacBook Neo could have limited appeal. He pointed to the laptop's 8GB of "unified memory," or what amounts to its RAM, and how customers can't upgrade it. He also described the MacBook Neo as a "content consumption" device, similar to an iPad. "This is different from the use case of a mainstream notebook," which can handle more compute-intensive tasks, Hsu said. "How big of an impact [the MacBook Neo] will have on the PC industry will still require some time for us to observe," Hsu said while suggesting it might not gain traction among Windows PC users due to software differences. "Of course, the entire Windows PC ecosystem will push out products to compete against Apple," he added. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Apple Invites widget just got a smart and useful improvement
Apple has released a new version of its Invites app, adding a smart and useful improvement to the iPhone app’s widget. Starting with today’s version 1.7 update, Apple Invites includes the option to let the countdown widget work with any upcoming event. more…

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MacBook Neo’s success is just getting started
Apple's first entry-level notebook is off to a strong start, and long-term MacBook Neo demand is predicted as well. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple Vision Pro user learns the hard way that flight attendants have the final say
A Delta passenger was told by a flight attendant to remove his Apple Vision Pro. No major U.S. airline specifically bans the headset.Apple Vision ProThe person shared their experience online saying a flight attendant asked them to remove their Apple Vision Pro during a flight. The user said they couldn't find a written airline rule banning the headset.Neither could we, but more on that in a bit. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Major League Baseball on Apple TV returns soon, here’s what’s coming
Apple’s sports lineup keeps growing. Following the start of Major League Soccer and Formula 1 seasons, Apple TV is about to premiere Major League Baseball (MLB) games too. Here are the full details. more…

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Apple Arcade’s April lineup adding two of the most acclaimed recent indie games
Apple Arcade’s April lineup will introduce three new titles to the subscription gaming platform. These include a couple of the most acclaimed indie games of the last few years. more…

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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:“Friday Night Baseball” returns to Apple TV on March 27 for its fifth season

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Smaller Dynamic Island is headed for iPhone 19 Pro, not iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone 18 Pro has previously been rumored to have few differences from its predecessor, but the latest reports say it won't even have a smaller Dynamic Island.Now rumors say that the iPhone 18 Pro will not have a smaller Dynamic Island.Sporadically accurate leaker Digital Chat Station was among those previously saying that the the iPhone 18 Pro would feature a smaller Dynamic Island. He or she did then add there were not expected to be significant hardware design changes from the iPhone 17 Pro model, but now the leaker has gone further.In a post to his Weibo account, Digital Chat Station says that the smaller Dynamic Island is delayed until the following generation, the iPhone 19 Pro. At the same time, the leaker says (in translation) that Apple is considering re-using the same molds it did for the iPhone 17 Pro. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Smaller Dynamic Island is headed for iPhone 19 Pro, not iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone 18 Pro has previously been rumored to have few differences from its predecessor, but the latest reports say it won't even have a smaller Dynamic Island.Now rumors say that the iPhone 18 Pro will not have a smaller Dynamic Island.Sporadically accurate leaker Digital Chat Station was among those previously saying that the the iPhone 18 Pro would feature a smaller Dynamic Island. He or she did then add there were not expected to be significant hardware design changes from the iPhone 17 Pro model, but now the leaker has gone further.In a post to his Weibo account, Digital Chat Station says that the smaller Dynamic Island is delayed until the following generation, the iPhone 19 Pro. At the same time, the leaker says (in translation) that Apple is considering re-using the same molds it did for the iPhone 17 Pro. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Music subscribers will soon be able to listen to complete songs in TikTok
Thanks to a new partnership, Apple Music subscribers will be able to listen in entirety to songs they discover on TikTok, without shifting over to the Music app.'Play Full Song' for Apple Music in TikTokWhile TikTok is best known for its shortform content, oddball advertising, and the whole US ownership shift situation, it's also a platform for discovering music. In a new feature announced on Wednesday, it will become a much better place for music lovers who also subscribe to Apple Music.The new "Play Full Song" experience will allow TikTok users to listen to full-length tracks they find while doomscrolling through their For You Page, or from a Sound Detail page. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Music subscribers will soon be able to listen to complete songs in TikTok
Thanks to a new partnership, Apple Music subscribers will be able to listen in entirety to songs they discover on TikTok, without shifting over to the Music app.'Play Full Song' for Apple Music in TikTokWhile TikTok is best known for its shortform content, oddball advertising, and the whole US ownership shift situation, it's also a platform for discovering music. In a new feature announced on Wednesday, it will become a much better place for music lovers who also subscribe to Apple Music.The new "Play Full Song" experience will allow TikTok users to listen to full-length tracks they find while doomscrolling through their For You Page, or from a Sound Detail page. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New iPhone 18 Pro leaks explore design details, dimensions, more
Today a pair of new iPhone 18 Pro-related posts from Weibo leakers have arrived, outlining what to expect from the product’s design, dimensions, and more. more…

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Apple TV celebrates world premiere of ‘Imperfect Women,’ starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara
On Tuesday, March 10th, Apple TV celebrated its highly anticipated limited series “Imperfect Women” with a star-studded… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple Arcade adds DREDGE+ and Unpacking+ to its catalog in April

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First footage shows X-Plane 12 on Vision Pro, including an ARKit trick in action
Yesterday we learned that the “world’s most advanced flight simulator” will soon work with Apple Vision Pro. Now we have a first look at how the experience will look, including how ARKit intelligently handles physical controls. more…

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Studio Display XDR review: The right Mac display at the wrong price
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Extreme color accuracy Really good built-in webcam Very good HDR brightness Cons Costs a fortune Speakers are mediocre Mac-only; Thunderbolt-only Our Verdict For well-heeled Mac (and only Mac) users, this is just the display to make your content shine. It should cost a lot less, and should be 32 inches instead of 27, but there’s no denying that the color gamut and accuracy are top-notch, HDR picture quality is fantastic, and even the webcam is really good this time. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$3299 Best Prices Today: Apple Studio Display XDR (2026) Retailer Price $3,299 View Deal $3299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Apple finally made a nice modern computer monitor with nice modern features and specs. Something that compares well with contemporary PC monitors in most respects: high and variable refresh rate, quality HDR, and wide color. The Pro Display XDR wasn’t it. The Studio Display (2022) wasn’t it. This is it. It even manages to outshine its contemporaries in some ways. It’s a shame it won’t be used by more than a handful of visual artists burning through VC startup money and YouTube influencers with cash to spare, because the Studio Display XDR is the kind of monitor you really need to get the full Mac experience. Unfortunately, the $3,300+ price tag places it out of reach and out of touch. Studio Display XDR: Design You’d have a hard time spotting the difference between the new Studio Display XDR and the regular Studio Display. They are virtually identical and almost exactly the same as the original 2022 Studio Display. It’s a 27-inch display, with relatively thick black bezels and a silver aluminum body that’s about an inch thick. There are four USB-C ports on the back and speaker holes along the top and bottom. The regular Studio Display comes with a stand that only tilts, but does not go up or down—a problem since it’s set too low for most desks. There are a lot of Studio Displays sitting on makeshift monitor stands. You can buy a handsome tilt-and-height adjustable stand that is elegant, simple, and very Apple. With it, your display can tilt and go up and down, though not rotate. Unfortunately, it still costs $400, easily four times what a reasonable price should be. The Studio Display XDR comes with that upgraded stand, but it should really come standard with the regular Studio Display as well. Foundry Those perforations are the only visible difference between the Studio Display and the Studio Display XDR when the power is off. The Studio Display has five rows of ventilation holes about halfway across the thickness of the display, while the XDR model has nine rows that nearly stretch all the way across. Foundry The four USB-C ports on the back are a big upgrade over the 2022 model, and identical on both the Studio Display and XDR versions. While the old Studio Display had a single Thunderbolt 3 port and three USB-C (10 Gbps) ports, the new models have a pair of Thunderbolt 5 ports and two USB-C ports. Foundry That second port lets you hook up high-speed accessories such as external storage, or daisy-chain multiple monitors together—up to four, with a MacBook Pro with M5 Max. The downstream Thunderbolt port still supplies up to 96W of power on the standard model to charge your connected MacBook, but the Studio Display XDR boosts that up to 140W so you can fast-charge a MacBook Pro. These are nice improvements, but it’s frustrating to think that you’ll need adapters to plug anything in via HDMI or DisplayPort. Apple built Studio Display for Macs and Macs alone. Case in point: There is no way to adjust display settings other than with a connected Mac. Studio Display XDR: Screen The new Studio Displays both feature the same size and resolution as the old model: 5K (5120 x 2880) at 27 inches. The new XDR model finally adds the critical features that should be standard for any monitor costing over $800 these days. The XDR version has a mini-LED backlight array with up to 2304 dimming zones that can crank the brightness up to 1000 nits for SDR content and a peak of 2000 nits for HDR content. It supports resolutions up to 120Hz and variable refresh rates, too. (A note on 120Hz support: Macs with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, and M3 will only drive the display up to 60Hz. You still get HDR and all the other display features, though.) Plug into an M1 Mac and you’re limited to 60Hz.Foundry Both models support P3 wide color, but the XDR model adds a host of additional color reference modes, including P3 + Adobe RGB, and even DICOM medical imaging. Calibration options are limited for a professional monitor, but enhanced full instrument-driven calibration is coming in a future software update, according to Apple’s white paper. I don’t have the colorimeters to fully test the gamut and color accuracy of the Studio Display XDR. It’s not as high-resolution as the original Pro Display XDR, which had a 6016 by 3384 panel, but I would be shocked if the new model were any different than the original Studio Display, which was lauded for its spot-on calibration out of the box. To my eyes, the Studio Display XDR looks extremely accurate across the brightness range, and there’s a minimum of blooming or variance in backlight uniformity. Motion clarity is another matter. The original Studio Display was criticized for both its low 60Hz refresh rate and aging panel technology with poor response times, resulting in significant blur and smearing on moving objects. The Studio Display XDR improves that quite a bit with the boost to 120Hz, but taking a spin through the tests at blurbusters.com, it’s easy to see that motion clarity is still an issue relative to quality OLED PC displays. Many of those are larger, support higher refresh rates, and feature much better response times, resulting in much better motion clarity. It won’t be an issue for visual artists working on still images or video editing, but any quick-moving 3D graphics, including (but not limited to) games, will show significant motion clarity problems compared to monitors that cost a fraction of what the Studio Display XDR does. Studio Display XDR: Camera and speakers You’d be forgiven for thinking the webcam has barely been upgraded in the new Studio Displays, judging from the specs. The three-year-old model has a “12MP Center Stage camera,” and the new model has a “12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View.” The image quality is vastly improved, though Desk View is unfortunately not that useful here. The angle captured is still a little high, forcing you to tilt the monitor down quite far to show your desk. It’s a night-and-day difference under any lighting conditions, and especially low light where video from the old Studio Display looks like mud. You still get better results with a modern iPhone using Continuity Camera, but the new Studio Display really closes the gap. Even with a bright key light, the original Studio Display struggles.Foundry White balance, clarity, resolution, and smoothness are all so much better. At this price we still think Apple should be a leader and give us 4K and 60fps recording, but at least the built-in webcam is now genuinely quite good. In low light, the difference between the new and old Studio Display webcam is dramatic. The same can’t be said for the speakers. Apple touts its six-speaker array with Spatial Audio (a marketing term now indiscriminately applied to every Apple product, it seems) as having 30 percent deeper bass than the six-speaker array on the previous Studio Display. It’s noticeably better, but still not very good. The overall sound is tinny and thin, and “Spatial Audio” seems like a joke—there’s barely any stereo separation, much less some sort of 3D, room-filling spatial sound. Monitors are notorious for having terrible built-in speakers, or none at all. The Studio Display’s audio is much better than most, but that’s damning with faint praise. If you care about sound quality at all, invest in dedicated speakers. Even cheap speakers sound better than the Studio Display. Should you buy a Studio Display XDR? The Studio Display XDR shines in its resolution (5K is nice when 4K is so common), color accuracy, brightness, and webcam quality. The speakers are far better than what you get in most monitors, though still not very good. But it’s hard not to criticize the price. At $3,299 it’s three times what it should cost, even for an Apple product. At least the price includes the tilt-and-height adjustable stand, a whopping $400 upgrade for the regular Studio Display, as well as a short 1-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable. And yes, if you order the Nano Texture Glass (+$300) to reduce glare, it still comes with the Apple Polishing Cloth. Sure it’s overpriced, but you get a 1-meter Thunderbolt 5 cable and a polishing cloth!Foundry But consider the alternatives. Just one example of many: the 27-inch Asus ROG Swift PG27UCDM is a QD-OLED 4K display with 99% DCI-P3 color coverage, extremely good color accuracy, a 240Hz refresh rate, much better motion clarity, and HDR peak brightness of 1000 nits. It accepts multiple standard display inputs, has USB-C ports, and delivers 90W of power. Sure, it’s got no webcam or speakers, but it’s $1099. If Apple were to charge only double that for the Studio Display XDR, you could probably convince yourself it’s worth it. Integrated webcam and useable, if not great, speakers. 5K resolution. Higher brightness and wider color gamut. Who needs inputs other than Thunderbolt anyway? We’re used to paying the so-called “Apple Tax” for products with superior design and build quality, but the Studio Display XDR, like the standard Studio Display, pushes the concept too far. It’s a great product for Mac users (and only Mac users), but such a terrible value that it’s hard to recommend it, even if it’s on sale.

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Apple highlights the seven new products available today
Apple has highlighted all of the new products which went on sale this morning, both online and in Apple stores around the world. Unsurprisingly, the company positions the MacBook Neo as the headline news among the seven new products … more…

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Music discovery on TikTok just got a lot more powerful for Apple Music subscribers
TikTok and Apple Music are teaming up to bring two new features to iPhone users. Play Full Song allows Apple Music subscribers to “listen to full music playback without leaving TikTok” thanks to an exclusive partnership. Listening Party, TikTok says, aims to bring artists and fans together on the platform. more…

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MacBook Air deals: Compare latest offers and lowest prices online
Macworld Best MacBook Air deals: Updated March 11, 2026 These are the MacBook Air recommendations we would confidently give to our own friends and family. They are based on the best prices right now at hundreds of resellers of Apple products. Today’s best MacBook Air deals: U.S. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $899 ($100 off, WAS $999) Clearance Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $999 ($150 off, WAS $1,199) Clearance Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB): $999 ($200 off, WAS $1,199) Clearance Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,199 ($200 off, WAS $1,399) Clearance See more U.S. MacBook Air deals below… Today’s best MacBook Air deals: U.K. KRCS, 13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB RAM): £989.10 (£110 off, RRP £1,099) KRCS, 15-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,169.10 (£129 off, RRP £1,299) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB/16GB RAM): £899 (£100 off, WAS £999) Clearance Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,199 (£200 off, WAS £1,399) Clearance Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB/16GB RAM): £1,079 (£120 off, WAS £1,199) Clearance Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,399 (£200 off, WAS £1,599) Clearance See more U.K. MacBook Air deals below… If you want to buy a MacBook Air for less you’ve come to the right place. We can help you find the best deals on a MacBook Air. We know what to look for when choosing the best MacBook Air for your needs and our Best Prices Comparison looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs so we can find the best prices right now. Whether it’s the new MacBook Air M5, launched in March 2026, or an older MacBook Air model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the MacBook Air for. Just watch out for the pitfalls that come with buying an older generation model, such as less RAM, as we explain below. We are already seeing discounts on the new MacBook Air at KRCS in the U.K. How we find the best MacBook Air deals Eugen Wegmann When selecting the best MacBook Air deals, our editors combine their knowledge of Apple products new and old with year-round market monitoring of the best prices, so we know the best prices resellers have sold MacBook Air for – and we know if they have a really good deal and not just an ok deal. In addition, because we have reviewed the full range of Apple MacBooks, and use them on a daily basis we also know which models represent the best value for money and can advise accordingly. Here’s why you can trust the deals Macworld identifies: We check top resellers in the U.S. and the U.K. for the best prices throughout the year, ensuring we always have a finger on the pulse of the best savings. We use price comparison tools to watch resellers and compare their current discounts so we know who has the best deal right now. We hand-pick deals based on the product’s long-term price history and our own in-depth reviews. We consider the product’s release cycle and whether a significant update is due soon. We compare like with like: so if the newest model offers more storage, or more RAM, we make this clear. We also advise on whether a shopping event is likely to happen soon in which you might get an even better deal, or if you might be able to qualify for specific deals. We regularly check prices, but it’s worth checking various retailers in the price comparison tables below, as prices do fluctuate. If you want to buy a particular model you will find the best prices right now in the tables below. If you would consider buying a MacBook Pro then take a look at our round up of the Best MacBook Pro deals. We also list all the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including iMac, Mac mini, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.  MacBook Air pricing: How the M5 compares to the M4 models At the beginning of February 2026, Apple changed the way the online Apple Store works. Previously, the store presented a clear selection of configurations and buying options, allowing shoppers to choose the model that best suited their needs and budget. Now, customers start with a base configuration and add options – such as more RAM or additional storage – until they reach the specification they want. With this new approach, it is less obvious upfront how much an ideal configuration will cost, which we think is a disadvantage for buyers. Apple, however, is likely hoping the system will encourage customers to opt for higher-end configurations. Another consequence of this change to how you buy a Mac is that it has become more difficult to compare pricing between generations. With the arrival of the M5 MacBook Air, prices and configurations have shifted significantly. At first glance, it may appear that prices have increased, but in some cases you now get more for your money because the new models don’t just include a new chip — they also double the storage. In other cases, prices are higher because lower-capacity models have been removed from the lineup. Compare pricing for the MacBook Air M5 with the equivalent MacBook M4. PRICENOWWAS$999/£999–M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM$1,099/£1,099M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM$1,199/£1,199M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAMM4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM$1,299/£1,299M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAMM4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM$1,499/£1,499M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 32GB RAM$1,199/£1,199–M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM$1,299/£1,299M5 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAMM4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM$1,499/£1,499M5 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAMM4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAM$1,699/£1,699M5 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 32GB RAM Is now a good time to buy a new MacBook Air? Foundry The current MacBook Air lineup features the M5 chip and was just updated in March 2026, so now is a great time to buy. It isn’t just a chip update, Apple has also doubled the storage and added a new 32GB RAM option, so if you see a deal on an older model make sure that the price compares favourably to the new model. There are certain times of year that can be better times to purchase than others, with Black Friday being one of them. You can also find good savings during Amazon’s Spring sale and Prime Days in July and October. Students should check the Apple Education Store, where they will be able to pick up a discount (as long as they qualify for one). Read more: How to get a student discount from Apple. There is also Apple holds a “Back To Uni” event which runs in the US from June to September, in the UK from July to October, and in Australia between January and March. Most recently that deal has included free AirPods or Apple Pencils with select purchases. The deals rarely come from Apple itself. While Apple will sometimes offer vouchers as an incentive to buy a new Mac (that’s Apple’s usual Black Friday giveaway), the company never discounts prices. Apple does sell refurbished Macs at a lower price though, so that might be something to consider. There is more information on refurbished options below. Which MacBook Air to buy Foundry The MacBook Air offers a great combination of performance, portability, and now features at a starting price of $1,099, making it an excellent choice for general consumers and students. The choice is mainly between the 13-inch and 15-inch models, with the selection depending on whether you would value the larger screen over the better portability of the smaller model. Other factors to consider are: Power & performance: Current MacBook Air models are powered by the M5 chip, which has a 10-core CPU and either an 8-core or 10-core GPU. This is more than enough power for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and light creative work. A few generations ago, MacBook Air models only offered 8GB RAM, so, if you are looking at refurbs, we recommend that you only consider models with 16GB RAM as a minimum. The MacBook Pro is better for professionals who need more power. Storage: Base models used to start with 256GB of storage, but Apple has now increased this to 512GB. That’s a better storage capacity if you plan to store and work with large files. The internal storage cannot be upgraded later so make sure you get enough. Design and Portability: The MacBook Air is light and thin, with the 11-inch model weighing less than three pounds (1.24kg/2.7lb), making it easy to carry around. Display: There is a choice of 13-inch or 15-inch display: the 15-inch M5 model is a great value option if you want a larger screen without the higher cost of a MacBook Pro. It starts at $1,299, which is a relatively small price increase over the 13-inch model. The M5 MacBook Air support two external displays, thanks to its Thunderbolt 4 ports. Previous models – M3 and older – were more limited when it came to supporting external displays. Budget: The best choice depends on your budget and performance needs, as there can be compelling deals on older MacBook Air models. If you are looking at an older model, just be sure to check that you are comparing like with like, especially when it comes to storage. For more help choosing read: MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro – Which MacBook to choose. Best MacBook Air deals right now In the tables below you will see the best price right now for the various MacBook Air models. Note Apple’s recommended retail price and you will be able to see just how good the deals on the MacBook Air are. M5 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M5 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, MSRP $1,299/£1,299 Retailer Price $1299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Clearance MacBook Air deals While stock is still available you may be able to pick up a deal on these discontinued Macs. Before you shop though you need to keep the following in mind: The M5 MacBook Air starting price is $100/£100 less than that of the M4 MacBook Air. In March 2025 Apple doubled the size of the SSD in the M5 MacBook Air, so be sure to compare the current model with the same storage to make sure you really are getting a decent discount. M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/8-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, WAS $999/£999 Retailer Price $899 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, WAS $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $899 View Deal $979 View Deal $999 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 13-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 24GB RAM, WAS $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1149 View Deal $1179 View Deal $1399 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 256GB, 16GB RAM, WAS $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $998.95 View Deal $999 View Deal $1157.8 View Deal B&H $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB, 16GB RAM, WAS $1,399/£1,399 Retailer Price $1,099 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 15-inch MacBook Air, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512B, 24GB RAM, WAS $1,599/£1,599 Retailer Price $1279 View Deal $1,299 View Deal $1299 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy the MacBook Air You can buy a MacBook Air directly from Apple in the US or at Apple UK. You may, however, find a MacBook Air in stock and discounted at one of these resellers. There are plenty of stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world that offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around (read our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice). One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers: U.S. retailers Want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple? View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to save money on a refurbished MacBook Air. View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Get an education discount: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. View the MacBook Air at Amazon. View the MacBook Air at B&H Photo. View the MacBook Air at Best Buy View the MacBook Air at Walmart. You can find the MacBook Air at Adorama. Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers If you want to buy a MacBook Air from Apple: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Store. You may be able to get money off an older model from Apple’s refurb store: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Refurbished Store. Save money if you are a teacher or student: View the MacBook Air in the Apple Education Store. Get a Mac from Amazon where we often see discounts: View the MacBook Air at Amazon. AO.com also offers discounts from time to time: View the MacBook Air at AO.com You may find the MacBook Air at Argos, although we only tend to see deals in conjunction with events like Black Friday. We often see great deals on MacBook Air at BT Shop. View the MacBook Air at Currys. View the MacBook Air at Ebuyer View the MacBook Air at John Lewis. We often see discounts on the MacBook Air at Laptops Direct. . You may also find discounts on the MacBook Air at Very. U.K. Apple Authorised Resellers KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Best refurbished MacBook Air deals The deals you will see above are from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself – Apple very rarely drops the prices of the Macs it sells. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t save money buying from Apple: if you want to get a discount on a Mac from Apple you can buy a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Air deals. The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand. Read about buying a refurbished Mac. In the U.S. you’ll find 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s up to $180 off an M4 MacBook Air with 512GB SSD. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) In the U.K. you’ll find 2023, 2024 and 2025 MacBook Air available in the refurbished store: There’s up to £210 off an M4 MacBook Air with 512GB SSD. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon Back Market Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K.

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