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- Saturday March 07
- 03:30 pmMacBook Neo makes us swoon [Cult of Mac podcast No. 10]
This week on the "Cult of Mac" podcast: The MacBook Neo stands out in a tsunami of new Apple products, but there's plenty more to talk about! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:00 pm9to5Mac Overtime 062: MacBook Neo lets the iPad be an iPad
Episode 062: First thoughts on MacBook Neo, including advantages, compromises, and how it fits into the Apple ecosystem. Fernando and Jeff argue that the MacBook Neo could be the best budget laptop of all time. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…02:40 pmThis folding 3-way charger keeps your Apple EDC gear juiced
The Mag 3 Ultra 3-in-1 Foldable Charger can power your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch at the same time, and it’s on sale for $87. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:30 pmHands-on: This Magsafe battery has one feature I’ve been looking for [Video]
I have been on the search for a thin MagSafe battery for years. I’ve tested dozens of these battery packs, and some have been fantastic, but they all share the same compromise, which is bulk. This year’s iPhone Air made me want a thin MagSafe battery solution even more. So when I saw that BMX released their SolidSafe Air, with a 5,000 mAh capacity and a thickness of less than 6.8mm, I knew I needed to give this one a shot. After spending a little over a week with it, here is what you need to know. more…02:20 pmToday in Apple history: Macintosh Portrait Display goes large (and vertical)
On March 7, 1989, Apple introduced the Macintosh Portrait Display, an impressive, 15-inch vertical grayscale monitor for desktop publishing. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pm3 reasons why you shouldn’t wait for the M6 MacBook Pro
But before you commit to sitting this generation out, you should know the M6 models will likely come with some caveats. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:00 pmApple @ Work: ABMate gives Apple Business Manager the native Mac app it deserves
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Apple Business Manager (and Apple School Manager) is the source of truth for Apple device management. If a device isn’t in ABM, it doesn’t really exist for your fleet is concerned. While the web portal has improved over the years, it is still a web portal. It generally takes me longer to log in, approve 2FA, etc., than it does to actually search. This is why I was excited to come across ABMate recently. more…01:11 pm2022 Apple Studio Display vs 2026 Apple Studio Display: A lackluster upgrade
The new 2026 Apple Studio Display is here, boasting minor upgrades over the previous generation that leave existing owners with little reason to upgrade.2022 Studio Display vs 2026 Studio Display: Minor upgrades make for a difficult recommendationApple announced the second-generation Studio Display on March 3, 2026, with the monitor going on sale a week later. But its thunder was stolen by the arrival of the all-new Studio Display XDR, with its mini-LED backlight and 120Hz refresh rate.Predictably, the Studio Display XDR is an expensive beast, starting at $3,299. That leaves the refreshed Studio Display as the more affordable option — it matches the same $1,599 starting price of its predecessor. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:46 pmSave $100 on the iPad mini
Macworld There are rumors aplenty about a new iPad mini arriving in 2026, but we don’t expect it anytime soon. In the meantime, however, the current model is quite good, especially when you can save a bundle on one. Right now, you can get your hands on an A17 Pro Apple iPad for a mere $499 thanks to a $100 discount at Amazon. Smaller than other iPads, this 8.3-inch tablet is everything you could want in a portable device. The gorgeous Liquid Retina display will make playing on this tablet an absolute joy, it will make creating new designs so much more fun, and streaming movies a whole event. It’s an ideal tablet for daily productivity. With 256GB internal storage, the tablet gives you ample room to keep all the essential apps, documents, and photos. The A17 Pro chip is speedy and delivers the performance you need. We gave the tablet a 4-star rating and appreciated its speed and the graphics, as well as the fact that you get access to Apple Intelligence. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get the iPad mini A17 Pro, now’s the time to do it because it could be months before we even see a better price, so get it now for $499. Buy now at Amazon12:00 pmThis week’s top stories: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and much more
Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, we have all of Apple’s announcements, including the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and more. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories. more…