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- 03:04 pmReports suggest Apple is already pulling back on the iPhone Air
New phone design compromises on camera and battery to achieve a lighter weight.03:01 pmApple said to skip over ‘iPhone 19’ directly to ‘iPhone 20’ for 20th anniversary debut | Mac Daily NewsApple said to skip over ‘iPhone 19’ directly to ‘iPhone 20’ for 20th anniversary debut
Apple is poised to bypass the anticipated "iPhone 19" branding and leap directly to the "iPhone 20" in 2027, according to leading market… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:00 pmAnker Nano 10K Power Bank 45W review: Compact power house
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros High charging power Compact dimensions Integrated USB-C charging cable Display Cons Scratch-sensitive housing No rubber feet Not magnetic Our Verdict The Anker Nano 10K Power Bank (45W) impresses with its fast charging, robust cable and practical display—a slightly chunky companion that you’ll love using on the go. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$59.99 Best Prices Today: Anker Nano 10K Power Bank 45W Retailer Price $45.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal Anker $59.99 View Deal $59.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket With its compact dimensions of 3.2 x 2 x 1.4 inches (8.2 × 5.1 × 3.6cm), the Anker Nano Power Bank disappears effortlessly into your pocket, although might be too chunky for tight trousers. Thanks to the carrying strap, you can even wear it comfortably on your wrist. The 10000mAh capacity is easily enough for a whole day’s iPhone usage—and Anker has even thought of the classic (some would say, “old” or “legacy”) USB-A connection. Its 45W power output is enough for even a MacBook Air if laptop power is required. Power reduces with more than one device The Nano 10K Power Bank has an easily accessible USB-A and USB-C charging port next to each other on a narrow side. The retractable USB-C cable on the long side is around 2.3 feet (70cm) long. The Nano power bank can deliver a maximum of 45W of charging power from one of the USB-C ports. Anker notes in its small print, however, that 45W is for Samsung mobiles, with the iPhone limited to 40W. The maximum output on USB-A is 22.5W. Once you start using all the ports, the power out for each is significantly reduced. With two devices, it is only up to 15W on the USB-C charging cable and up to 7.5W on one of the charging sockets. With three devices, the maximum is 7.5W per charging port. The display, which is discreetly concealed under plastic, shows the charging status, power and operating status in real time. Active Shield 3.0, Anker’s protective circuit, is also included. Small and powerful We tested what you can expect from such a small power bank while travelling. First the Leica camera needed fresh energy, then the Insta360 Go Ultra got hungry. The size plus the integrated USB-C charging cable are ideal for this kind of use. In our test, the Anker Nano Power Bank charged an iPhone 15 by 52% in just 30 minutes, an 11-inch iPad Pro by 35% and an M3 MacBook Air by 31%—a strong result for such a compact device. The capacity is also sufficient to fully charge an iPhone 15 twice. The power bank itself can be recharged with up to 30W in around 2 hours and 15 minutes. According to Anker, the permanently integrated USB-C cable is designed for more than ten years of use and is said to be able to withstand over 20,000 bends and just as many insertions—it should even be able to support a weight of almost 17.5lbs (8kg). We were unable—and unwilling—to check whether this is true. The choice of colors provides some variety: not just the standard black or white but also a fetching teal model. Price The Anker 45W Nano 10K Power Bank is priced at $59.99 or £45.99. It should be noted that this power bank is not of the MagSafe-compatible kind that can clamp to your iPhone without needing a cable. If you want a power bank that can charge wirelessly check out the options in our roundup of the best magnetic power banks for iPhone. Should you buy the Anker Nano 10K Power Bank? The ideal (non-MagSafe) power bank is compact, powerful enough for a MacBook and comes with an integrated charging cable—this is exactly what the Anker Nano 10K offers. Technically, it delivers impeccable charging performance, but there are drawbacks with the housing: It is somewhat susceptible to scratches, and as Anker has dispensed with rubber feet, unsightly marks will appear quicker than you would like. Nevertheless, you will quickly appreciate the small power bank in your rucksack or photo bag when travelling. And the price is fine.02:59 pmHow to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
In a growing number of states, now including West Virginia, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, what the limitations are, and what they can do.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appWe're moving closer and closer to a world where you can ditch your physical wallet. You can already add your credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, tickets and boarding passes, and most recently — your driver's license to Apple Wallet.But the license rollout is not everywhere. This has increased the uncertainty on whether or not your ID can be added and if it can be, where it can be accepted. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:35 pmiPhone 18 Pro could gain satellite 5G as SpaceX chases Apple partnership
While Apple and SpaceX have no direct arrangement over Starlink satellite-based internet connectivity, a new report highlights two reasons why that could change in the future. The report also highlights a hardware change that could arrive with next year’s iPhone 18 Pro. more…02:24 pmVimeo is upgrading support for Apple Vision Pro 3D video
Vimeo has announced improved support for 3D video, which may position the service as a superior alternative to YouTube for Apple Vision Pro users.Apple Vision Pro owners should get more 3D video to enjoy soonThe news means that Apple Vision Pro owners, including the recently released M5 model, can expect more 3D content in the future.Perhaps the most notable announcement was Vimeo's addition of Apple Immersive Video support. The format allows for stereoscopic 8K video as well as Spatial Audio support via the headset's speakers and AirPods Pro earbuds. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:20 pmHere are tvOS 26’s new Apple TV 4K features I’ve been loving most
The latest major Apple TV 4K software version, tvOS 26, arrived last month. Here are the new tvOS 26 features I’ve been loving most. more…02:07 pmWhy Apple might kick the iPhone 19 to the curb
Apple is apparently really, really eager to get to the iPhone 20, to the point where the model is going to be out much sooner than expected. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:04 pmUgreen NASync DH2300 review: Easily ditch Google Drive and iCloud storage
The Ugreen NASync DH2300 is an excellent starter network attached storage device that's very friendly to Apple owners, but prosumers are better served with the rest of the company's lineup.Ugreen NASync DH2300Cloud storage is extremely popular, and the main way that users can keep local storage use down on iPhone, iPad, and other hardware. As a general rule, these services are either free at the cost of your privacy, or cost money and add up as storage demands increase.For anyone with a decent Internet connection, a network attached storage device (NAS) is an alternative that brings the storage into the home or office. While they are always an investment between the enclosure and drives, they eventually earn their keep compared to the continuing cost of cloud subscriptions, while also providing you with large storage capacities. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:00 pmTap to Pay on iPhone now available to Worldpay merchants using SwipeSimple
CardFlight and Worldpay today announced Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available to all SwipeSimple merchants. Tap to Pay on iPhone is an easy… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:58 pmTeens can use one of six new Instagram app icons – but you can’t
Meta is giving some people the opportunity to choose one of six new Instagram app icons, but most of us won’t be able to use them … more…01:53 pmBaseus Enercore CJ11 67W Charger review: Affordable USB-C charger with USB-C cable
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good charging performance Intelligent power distribution Integrated charging cable Favorable price Cons Plain plastic housing Scratch-sensitive housing Our Verdict The Baseus Enercore CJ11 is suitable for anyone who is looking for a charger with an integrated cable for iPhone, iPad and MacBook and doesn’t want to spend a lot of money. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$69.99 Best Prices Today: Baseus EnerCore CJ11 Retailer Price $39.98 View Deal Baseus $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Baseus Enercore CJ11 is a 67W power delivery charger with an integrated, 2.6ft-long (80cm) USB-C cable that can be pulled out in five stages and stowed back into the housing. The device also has two additional USB-C ports so that up to three devices can be charged simultaneously. Design With dimensions of 2.8 x 2.3 x 1.5 inches (7 x 5.8 x 3.7cm) and a weight of 7oz (199g), the charger is slightly larger and heavier than comparable models without a cable. The housing is made of matt plastic. Alternatives include the Ugreen Nexode 65W Charger with Retractable USB-C Cable that similarly also includes two ports, although its ports differ from the Baseus Enercore CJ11’s double USB-C as one of the Ugreen’s is USB-C and the other legacy USB-A. If legacy USB-A is important to you then consider the Nexode, which is larger at 2.1 x 2 x 2 inches (5.3 x 5 x 5cm) but around the same weight at 6.9oz (195g). Each connection—whether the integrated USB-C cable and the two USB-C ports—supports the same power output of up to 67W. Support for all common charging protocols ensures broad compatibility with various devices. If only one device is being charged, the full 67W are available. With two or three devices, the maximum output of 65W is divided between all the ports used. An AI-controlled thermal control automatically reduces the power to protect the charger and the connected devices. The use of graphene technology and the customised design also ensure temperature equalisation. Thomas Bergbold In practice The relatively large design has a positive effect on the temperature in practice. The housing only heats up slightly at maximum power with a MacBook or several devices at the same time. The Enercore CJ11 also impresses in terms of charging performance. An iPhone 15 was charged by 52% after 30 minutes, an 11-inch iPad Pro by 37% and an M3 MacBook Air by 54%. The integrated charging cable is long enough for most applications and also retracts reliably. The USB-C plug holds securely thanks to a magnet, which usually requires a fingernail when removing it. Baseus Price The Baseus Enercore CJ11 costs $69.99, although at the time of writing it was discounted to $49.99 when bought direct from Baseus. It is also available from Amazon. The plug types are available only for North America and the E.U. If you are a UK user, you should instead consider the £39 Ugreen Nexode 65W that also features a retractable USB-C cable plus two ports. As mentioned at the start of this review, one of the Ugreen’s two ports is USB-A, so U.S. customers might also consider the $49 Ugreen charger if if USB-A is a requirement. For more options see our best USB-C chargers for MacBook review roundup. Should you buy the Baseus Enercore CJ11 Charger? The Baseus Enercore CJ11 offers a solid mid-sized laptop charger at a fair price. If you can do without USB-A ports, this is a good choice. The comparatively large case can be a little impractical when travelling, but it doesn’t matter at home or in the office. The integrated charging cable, which can be reliably rolled up, and the magnetic fixing of the plug in the storage tray are particularly useful. The position of the USB-C ports is also well thought out and makes it easy to charge multiple devices.01:26 pmThe two (or three) reasons I may not buy the iPhone Fold
I’d really like the concept of an iPhone Fold. I love the idea of carrying something that’s an iPhone in my pocket but an iPad mini in use. We’re of course expecting the device to be very expensive, but I could see it being worth the cost. There are, however, two (or three, depending on how you count them) reasons why it might not be the right phone for me after all … more…01:22 pmiPhone 17, tariffs, and more: What to expect from Apple's Q4 2025 financials
Apple will be releasing its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for 2025 on October 30. Here's what to expect, what happened in the quarter, and what Wall Street is predicting.Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple ParkThe results of Apple's fourth fiscal quarter will be detailed in a release on October 30. It will be issued a short time before the traditional investor and analyst conference call, which will happen at 5PM Eastern time.As usual, the call will consist of CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh discussing the quarter's digits, as well as guidance for future quarters. It also has the two executives taking questions from analysts, who will almost certainly be discussing topics such as the iPhone 17 launch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:04 pmApple in the running to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Apple is among the potential buyers, but David Ellison's Skydance is viewed as the frontrunner to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Analysts… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.01:00 pmVimeo announces support for more 3D video formats on Apple Vision Pro
As part of their REFRAME event today, Vimeo has announced support for multiple new 3D video formats on Apple Vision Pro, alongside other new features. more…12:50 pmMacBook Air vs Pro compared: Which Mac laptop is right for you?
Macworld Verdict: The MacBook Air is the more affordable option, suitable for everyday tasks, while the MacBook Pro offers superior performance and features, making it ideal for more demanding users. Apple’s most popular Mac laptop is the MacBook Air, which offers a great combination of features for the typical user, but there is another MacBook to consider is you are looking for the best MacBook – the more powerful MacBook Pro. In this article, we aim to help those who want to buy an Apple laptop, but aren’t sure what the difference between the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro is and whether the cheaper Air can be as good as the Pro. We’ll explain the advantages and disadvantages of buying a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, we’ll discuss what makes the MacBook Air so popular, and we’ll talk about which uses each Mac laptop is best suited to. We’ll also look in depth at the various specs and features of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, so you can see how the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro compare in terms of price, display, design, processor, graphics, storage, RAM and more. We discuss these elements and the other differences between the MacBook Air and Pro, later in the article. MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro Compared: Which MacBook is best? The question of which MacBook is best depends on what you need. The ultimate and most powerful MacBook is the M4 Max powered MacBook Pro, but that will be overpowered and prohibitively expensive to most people. The best value MacBook is the MacBook Air, and it’s not surprising that it is the most popular Mac, but there are reasons to consider the entry-level MacBook Pro, which has a slightly higher price, but is better suited to demanding users than the Air. Right now, while we wait for Apple to update the MacBook Air with an M5 chip, we are recommending the M5 MacBook Pro as the best MacBook for most because it offers such a tremendous combination of price, performance, and features. Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 – Best MacBook for most people Pros All MacBook Pro models have superior display Excellent battery life Cons Price appears very high compared to Air Price When Reviewed: $1,599 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1,584 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Who is the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 for? The MacBook Pro covers some wide ground in terms of what’s offered and hence will meet the needs of many very different users. At the entry-level is the M5 MacBook Pro, which is more comparable to the MacBook Air than the powerful M4 Pro or M4 Max MacBook Pro that slot in further up the range. The M5 MacBook Pro is the Mac to choose if you need a little more oomph than the MacBook Air can give, but don’t have the money for a MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip. The other major reasons to choose the M5 MacBook Pro over the Air are it’s significantly better screen, better battery life, and additional ports. If you need more power and have the budget, the M4 Pro or M4 Max models are the ones to choose, and we’ll discuss them in more detail later. What you need to know about the MacBook Pro with M5 The M5 MacBook Pro was introduced in October 2025 and offers the newest Apple processor with an updated GPU that is better equipped for AI than the M4 in its predecessor (and the MacBook Air). Prior to the M5 update, this MacBook Pro shared the same M4 processor as the MacBook Air that arrived in March 2025 and the machines had similar specs. However, while those specs looked similar on paper the two laptops were not identical, and now that the M5 has arrived the differences are even more pronounced. The most obvious indication that the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are different beasts is the price: The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1,599/£1,599. That’s $400/£400 more than the entry-level MacBook Air. But it would be incorrect to compare the $1,599 MacBook Pro with the $999 MacBook Air, which has half the storage and fewer processor cores. A better comparison is between the MacBook Pro M5 with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB memory, and a 512GB SSD, and the 13-inch MacBook Air with 512GB SSD for $1,199/£1,199. So in reality we are really talking about spending $400 more to get the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Add on a bigger screen with the 15-inch MacBook Air and the difference is even smaller: the 512GB 15-inch MacBook Air is $1,399. The price gap isn’t as big as you might think. The M5 is a very good reason to spend that extra money. But it’s not all you get. You get a Mac with a better display, better heat management, better battery life, better audio and more ports. All of those features may be well worth the extra expense when compared to the MacBook Air. We’ll discuss these differences in a lot more detail later in this article. There is also a lot more choice when it comes to the components of the MacBook Pro. The M5 models can support up to 32GB RAM, like the MacBook Air, but only the M5 can support 4TB storage, the Air is limited to 2TB. To get the best deal on a MacBook Pro read our round up of the Best MacBook Pro deals. Read our full Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 2025) review Apple 13-inch MacBook Air – Best value MacBook Pros Low price Cons Slower than MacBook Pro Inferior display to MacBook Pro Price When Reviewed: $999 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $799 View Deal $899 View Deal $899 View Deal $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Who is the 13-inch MacBook Air for? The MacBook Air will more than meet the needs of the majority, with the added bonus that it’s lighter than the MacBook Pro making it ideal for anyone who needs to carry their Mac around, such as students and commuters. This is also the Mac cheapest Mac laptop you can buy, but you may be able to get it for even less than Apple sells it for – take a look at our round up of the Best MacBook Air deals. What you need to know about the MacBook Air, 13-inch The 13-inch M4 MacBook Air was last updated in March 2025. It is the cheapest MacBook Air you can buy, starting at $999/£999. For that you get an M4 chip with 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB memory, and a 256GB SSD. Spend $200/£200 more and you can get a slightly better 10-core CPU plus double the storage, at 512GB. That $1,199/£1,199 model is our top choice as you get a better 10-core GPU and double the storage, and you will probably need that extra storage at some point. This model is also comparative to the similarly speced entry-level MacBook Pro, which costs $1,599/£1,599. So you can save $400 for similar spec, although as we explain in the section on the M5 MacBook Pro, there are a number of enhancements you only get with the MacBook Pro, such as a better display, better heat management, better battery life, better audio and more ports. For $1,399/£1,399 you can get more unified memory (Apple’s name for RAM): 24GB instead of 16GB, but you will probably be ok with 16GB RAM. Those are the standard configurations. There are more build-to-order options available that include 32GB unified memory, and 1TB or 2TB SSD. If you need a bigger screen there’s a 15-inch MacBook Air available, discussed elsewhere in this article. It is likely that the MacBook Air will gain an M5 in the spring of 2026 Read: M4 MacBook Air: Everything you need to know for more information. Apple 15-Inch MacBook Air – Cheapest big screen MacBook Pros Large screen at a good price Cons Comparable Air costs only slightly less than more powerful Pro Price When Reviewed: $1,199 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1079.88 View Deal $1,094 View Deal $1099 View Deal $1199 View Deal $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Who is the 15-inch MacBook Air for? If you want a bigger display on your laptop and budget doesn’t run to the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air with 15-inch display will be sufficient. What you need to know about the MacBook Air, 15-inch The specs of the 15-inch MacBook Air may look comparable to the M5 MacBook Pro, but the Air misses out on some important features of the Pro which has a better screen, better battery life, and more ports. If those things don’t matter for you though then save your money and choose the 15-inch MacBook Air. The cheapest 15-inch MacBook Air you can buy starts at $1,199/£1,199. For that you get an M4 chip with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB memory, and a 256GB SSD. Note that the M5 MacBook Pro offers a 512GB SSD for $1,599/£1,599, the equivalent 15-inch MacBook Air costs $1,399/£1,399, so it’s only a $200 saving to get like-for-like. We think $200 is a fair price to pay for the benefits of the MacBook Pro, but it depends on your budget. Another thing to note is that even though the name of the MacBook Air was always meant to signify that it was a slim and light laptop, when you compare it to the MacBook Pro you might be surprised to learn that the 15-inch Air is only fractionally lighter (3.3 pounds vs 3.4 pounds). It is still thinner though (0.45in vs 0.61in) so it will slide into your bag with more ease. The M4 MacBook Air was introduced in March 2025. We expect that it will be updated to the M5 in spring 2026. Read our full Apple 15-inch MacBook Air (M4, 2025) review Apple 14-Inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro/Max – Most powerful Mac laptop Pros Large screen at a good price Cons Update to M4 Pro and Max expected in first half of 2026 Price When Reviewed: $1,999 | $2,399 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $1,750.93 View Deal $1798.85 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Who is the 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro & Max for? As we said at the beginning of this article, there are a lot of different MacBooks, especially when you look at the 14-inch MacBook Pro. We’ve discussed the MacBook Pro M5 separately, but the MacBook Pro with M4 Pro or M4 Max are for a completely different user. Mac users who need their Mac laptop to have significant processing power for demanding tasks will want to look at the M4 Pro or M4 Max-powered MacBook Pro. That’s professionals such as high-end video creators, digital artists and illustrators, programmers and designers, anyone needing more oomph than the standard M4 MacBook Pro offers. The M4 Max chip is even more powerful than the M4 Pro, and is for professionals such as media producers and software developers who require significant processing power for multitasking and demanding workloads. This chip provides more GPU cores and supports greater amounts of RAM than the M4 Pro. Once you have decided on the chip you need the next decision is between the 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro. The 14-inch model will suite those who are frequently on the road and value portability, or at anyone who will be mostly working from an external monitor when at their desk. What you need to know about the 14-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro & Max? The most obvious difference between the M5 MacBook Pro and the M4 Pro and M4 Max versions is the processor. For clarity, while the M5 is the newest generation Apple chip, it is not better than the M4 Pro. For each generation, the Pro version of the Apple-made silicon supports more CPUs and more GPUs, more memory, and additional ports, like Thunderbolt 5, that aren’t yet supported at the entry-level. It used to be the case that only the Pro and Max versions offered the Pro Motion display, but this is no longer the case. The M4 Pro supports up to 48GB RAM and 20-core GPU, while the M4 Max supports up to 128GB RAM and a 40-core GPU. Only the Max supports a maximum of 8TB storage, compared to 4TB in the Pro. The M4 Pro does benefit from better battery life than the Max though (22 vs 18 hours). Expect the M5 Pro and Max to push even further forward when they launch, probably in spring 2026. Read: MacBook Pro M5 Pro & Max: Where are the Pro MacBooks? The only real disadvantage is that these models come with an exceptionally high price though, starting at $1,999/£1,999 for the M4 Pro and $3,199/£3,199 for the M4 Max. Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro/Max – Ultimate Mac laptop Pros Excellent battery life Cons Update to M4 Pro and Max expected in first half of 2026 Very high price Price When Reviewed: $2,499 | $2,899 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $2,189.13 View Deal $2229.3 View Deal $2499 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Who is the 16-inch MacBook Pro for? The 16-inch MacBook Pro is the ultimate Mac, but it doesn’t offer better specs than the 14-inch MacBook Pro. All it offers is a bigger display and better battery life – both of which may be the most important factor in your decision. It’s an ideal Mac laptop for anyone who is always on the move and away from an external display. If you need a big screened powerful Mac you can use wherever you need to be, get the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Take a look at the Best Mac monitors and displays we have reviewed. What you need to know about the MacBook Pro, 16-inch Like the 14-inch model, the 16-inch MacBook Pro comes with M4 Pro or M4 Max chip, but unlike the 14-inch, there is no standard M4 option here. The entry price is a hefty $2,499/£2,499 for an M4 Pro with 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 24GB Unified Memory, and 512GB SSD. If you spec up an equivalent 14-inch model (using the build-to-order options for a 20-core GPU), it comes to $2,199/£2,199, suggesting that the larger screen has a $300 premium attached to it. However, it’s not only the screen size that is different. The bigger laptop allows for a bigger battery, and that means better battery life. The M4 Pro version of the 16-inch MacBook Pro offers 24 hours of battery life and the M4 Max version tops out at 21 hours. This is impressive, but the M5 14-inch MacBook Pro also manages 24 hours. The smaller Pro and Max battery life is 22 for the Pro and 18 for the Max.) The main consideration here being that the Max is more battery guzzling, but that’s a fair price to pay for that extra power. But, what are you getting for the extra money if you choose a 16-inch MacBook Pro over the 14-inch model? Other than the bigger screen and better battery life, there’s not really anything else. Read our full Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro, 2024) review What’s the difference between MacBook Air and Pro? On one side we have the MacBook Air, a slim, stylish Mac laptop that is, according to Apple, the most popular laptop in the world. It offers excellent battery life and more than enough power for daily tasks at an affordable price. On the other side, the MacBook Pro offers three levels of power to meet the needs of even the most demanding user, more RAM, more storage, longer battery life and a significantly superior display. Those extra features aren’t cheap though. There is so much mode to differentiate the different Apple laptop models as you will see if you read on. MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Price and value for money Since budget is often the main issue, we’ll start with price and how much you get for your money. With no ‘budget’ MacBook Pro available, the MacBook Air is the only option for those looking for a bargain. If you are looking for the cheapest option the $999/£999 MacBook Air would appear to be the clear winner. However, we recommend spending $200/£200 more to get the 10-core CPU/10-core GPU 512GB MacBook Air, which is worth every extra penny. The price of the MacBook Pro is higher, and on everyday tasks it performs the same as the MacBook Air, but it does offer better performance on long, CPU-intensive tasks, like image and video rendering and similar tasks. Not to mention the better screen, HDMI port, and SDXC Card slot, and more discussed below. At $200/£200 more than the 15-inch MacBook Air with M4 and the same 512GB SSD, it actually represents good value for money. MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Display One of the biggest differences between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is the quality of the display. There is a lot more to separate the displays than diagonal measurements. 13-inch MacBook Air: 13.6 inches diagonal, 2,560 by 1,664 pixels 14-inch MacBook Pro: 14.2 inches diagonal, 3,024 by 1,964 pixels 15-inch MacBook Air: 15.3 inches diagonal, 2,880 by 1,864 pixels 16-inch MacBook Pro: 16.2-inches diagonal, 3,456 by 2,234 pixels You’ll notice from the above that there are significantly more pixels on the MacBook Pro screens – even when compared to a larger MacBook Air model. The MacBook Air has what Apple calls a Liquid Retina display. The MacBook Pro has a superior Liquid Retina XDR panel. The image quality is significantly better on the MacBook Pro. However, to the average person the screen quality of the MacBook Air will be more than sufficient. It’s not just fewer pixels though. Both Airs have a maximum brightness of 500 nits, which is half of the Pro’s 1,000 nits in normal use, or a third if you’re running HDR content at a max of 1,600 nits of which the MacBook Pro is capable. This is achieved by the Pro display incorporating mini-LEDs rather than the Air’s standard LCD screen. Perhaps the biggest difference though is that the Pro features ProMotion, meaning that the refresh rate tops out at 120Hz, again double that of the Air’s 60Hz refresh rate. This helps keep scrolling and animations smooth and crisp. Any of these displays will be great for everyday use and long hours of work, but the Pro has the edge when it comes to features. And there is more. With the M4 MacBook Pro, Apple introduced a nano-texture glass option that has a matte-like finish for $150. This option is not available on the MacBook Air, and if you need to cut down the glare from the display, it’s a feature to consider. All of this is mute if you will plug your Mac into a display, of course, in which case you can buy a display that offers you the screen quality you need. 15-inch MacBook Air (left) and 14-inch MacBook Pro.Foundry MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro: Performance Difference There’s a reason why there is a “Pro” in the name. The MacBook Pro is better suited to pro users, by which we mean creative professionals, graphic designers, photographers, film makers, 3D animators, programmers, and so on. A MacBook Air would be more than sufficient for home users, students, and office workers, but as soon as you start to push it with something more demanding, like movie editing software, or a computer game, you might find it heats up and slows down a bit, at least in comparison to how a MacBook Pro would deal with the dame demands. That’s why we tend to recommend the MacBook Air to those who go beyond the typical user. Despite this, if you are upgrading an old computer, the MacBook Air will feel super speedy whatever you are doing with it. We have the data below to show just how much better MacBook Pro performance is compared to the MacBook Air. The chart below shows the Geekbench results for the various processors.12:39 pmApple is considering buying HBO owner Warner Bros. to bolster its streaming catalog
Apple has reportedly shown an interest in buying media giant Warner Bros., likely to add its content to Apple TV. But there's competition, with Amazon and Paramount also in the race.MaxThat's according to current Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav after he briefed the company's senior executives about the plans. Bloomberg reports that Warner Bros. has already turned down two bids from Paramount Skydance because the figures were too low.The report notes that Warner Bros. is expected to ask suitors to sign nondisclosure agreements within days. The process, which now looks set to become a bidding war, will require an NDA before sensitive business information can be shared. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:29 pmAs analyst says Apple will skip the iPhone 19, is it time to drop the numbers? [Poll]
A firm of analysts are predicting that Apple will skip the iPhone 19 name in favor of jumping directly to the iPhone 20 in 2027. Omdia believes the company will do this in order to mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, but it just reinforces my view that it’s time for Apple to drop the numbers altogether … more…12:00 pmScaling Identity Systems for the AI Age: Dynamic, Zero-Trust Access
As AI agents multiply, static identity systems fail. Dynamic IAM and zero-trust access models help enterprises secure data and maintain control at machine speed. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.