AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Here’s everything new
Today Apple unveiled the long-awaited AirPods Max 2. Here’s a comparison of all the differences between AirPods Max 2 and the previous AirPods Max models with both USB-C and Lightning. more…

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Big changes are coming to iOS 27, but Liquid Glass is here to stay
Macworld Last year’s 26-branded operating system updates, including macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 as well as the iPhone’s iOS 26, were dominated by a single but very broad design change. A new look called Liquid Glass was brought in across all of Apple’s devices, introducing glass-like transparency effects and animations. This wasn’t universally popular, but according to a new report, Apple has no plans to get rid of Liquid Glass any time soon. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman argues firstly that Liquid Glass was never as unpopular as some media outlets claimed. “The idea that iOS 26 and Liquid Glass represent a crisis for Apple–or some unforgivable offense against good design that customers around the world despise–is greatly overblown,” he writes. “The vast majority of users appear happy with the update, and adoption has steadily climbed.” He goes on to claim that, contrary to one narrative, Liquid Glass was not the pet project of a few individuals who have since left the company. The design language had full buy-in from the executive team, he says, while several employees who now have more prominent roles in the design team were driving forces behind its long-term development. A sudden change of direction is unlikely. However, in a post on X, Gurman does concede that Apple is still looking at ways to give users more control over just how glassy Liquid Glass looks. Apple introduced a setting in iOS 26.2 letting users choose between “Clear” and “Tinted,” but Gurman reports it is still trying to give users granular control over the look of the interface: “Apple had been working on a systemwide Liquid Glass slider for iOS 26 to adjust the level of the glass effect. It couldn’t be pulled off for engineering reasons. Apple is trying again now for iOS 27. TBD if it lands.” But it’s clear that the opening keynote presentation at WWDC 26 won’t feature a loud mea culpa and the announcement of a new design language. (Indeed, we’ve suspected as much for some time.) But that doesn’t mean it’ll be uneventful. And Gurman believes that one major change is on the way to iOS 27 this year. In preparation for the launch of its first ever foldable in the fall, Gurman believes that Apple is preparing iOS to accommodate the larger display and multiple screen sizes of the iPhone Fold. When the device is folded up, it will behave more like the iPhones we are used to; when unfolded, somewhat like an iPad. It will support split-screen apps, for example, but not the iPad’s full multitasking capabilities. Offering a superior experience for watching video and playing games than any other iPhone, Gurman feels the iPhone Fold has the potential to be a game-changer. “The foldable iPhone promises to be one of Apple’s most exciting products in years,” he writes. iOS 27 will be announced and demonstrated at WWDC 26 in June, before rolling out to beta testers across multiple versions. The final public version of iOS 27.0 will become available in September. For all the latest news and rumors, bookmark our regularly updated iOS 27 superguide.

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AirPods Max 2 pack AI-powered listening and stronger noise cancellation
H2-chip-powered AirPods Max 2 enhance sound quality and noise cancellation and bring new features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple’s ongoing Siri and AI struggles ripple into hardware launch delays
LLM Siri is Apple's major, next-generation overhaul of Siri that shifts the assistant to a foundation built on large language models (LLMs)… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple drops a surprise AirPods Max 2 update
Macworld More than five years after the first generation arrived and 18 months after the perfunctory USB-C for Lightning swap, Apple has launched AirPods Max 2.  The new headphones look the same, come in the same five colors, and have the same maligned Smart Case for the same $549. The only difference appears to be the inclusion of the H2 chip, which was introduced in the AirPods Pro 2 back in 2022. Like in that model, the H2 chip brings several overdue upgrades to AirPods Max 2, including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Live Translation, and Voice Isolation. Notably, Apple doesn’t list the AirPods Max as being compatible with its Hearing Health features, which can turn AirPods Pro into a hearing aid. The H2 chip does bring 1.5x improved Noise Cancellation and “more natural” Transparency mode. The AirPods Max 2 also bring a new high-dynamic-range amplifier for “even cleaner audio.” They still support 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio when listening via USB-C, as well as Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking.  While AirPods Max 2 is a welcome update, it’s hard not to wish these were released in 2024, if not sooner. The inclusion of the H2 chip only catches them up to the 3-year-old AirPods Pro 2, and does little to correct the flaws in the original model. And based on the frequency of updates, this model could be on shelves until 2030. But if you’ve been on the fence about buying a pair, now’s your chance. You can preorder them on March 25 for delivery “early next month.” 

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AirPods Max 2: Price, release date, new features and everything you need to know
Macworld Five years after the arrival of the AirPods Max (in December 2020) Apple has introduced that AirPods Max 2. These are Apple’s next-generation premium over-ear headphones, powered by the H2 chip and designed to deliver improved audio processing, noise cancellation, and spatial audio capabilities. They build on the original AirPods Max by refining connectivity, features, and audio performance while retaining Apple’s high-end design and ecosystem integration. In the past couple of years Apple has launched the AirPods 4 (in September 2024) and the AirPods Pro 3 (in September 2025). The only changes to the AirPods Max were updated color options and changed the adapter from Lightning to USB-C. AirPods Max 2 Buying Information: Release date and where to buy Announcement: March 16, 2026 (via Apple Newsroom press release) Pre-orders: March 25, 2026 Shipping / availability: Expected to start later in March 2026 Apple typically releases new hardware within weeks of announcement and sells it simultaneously online and through retail stores. Order AirPods Max 2 from Apple Customers can purchase AirPods Max 2 from: Apple Store (retail locations) Apple Store online Apple Store app Apple Authorized Resellers Major electronics retailers AirPods Max 2 Price: Has the AirPods Max price changed? The starting price is the same for this generation: In the U.S. the AirPods Max cost $549. Apple has historically kept the same U.S. pricing across AirPods Max revisions. In the U.K. the AirPods Max cost £499. The UK price dropped to £499 in September 2024, it was £549 at launch in 2020. Apple also typically offers: Monthly financing Trade-in credit for old devices Optional engraving when purchased directly from Apple. AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max 1: What’s New and what’s Missing? New features H2 chip for improved computational audio Improved active noise cancellation (1.5x better than original) Adaptive Audio: Adjusts sound depending on surroundings Conversation Awareness: Making it easier to talk to someone while wearing AirPods Enhanced Spatial Audio Better power efficiency Improved wireless connectivity The H2 chip powers features like adaptive audio processing and better voice isolation on newer AirPods models. What’s unchanged Overall industrial design Premium materials Control scheme (Digital Crown) High-end pricing AirPods Max 2 Audio: How have the audio features improved? One of the biggest improvements compared to the original AirPods Max is lossless audio support. Earlier AirPods Max models couldn’t deliver true lossless sound because of the way Bluetooth and Lightning wired playback processed audio signals. The newer hardware and software support means AirPods Max can now deliver 24-bit / 48 kHz lossless audio, preserving the full detail of the original recording rather than compressing it. This means more detail and clarity in music, better reproduction of studio recordings and improved listening quality for movies and games. Lossless playback will be a benefit to those listening to music from Apple Music’s lossless catalogue. Another improvement relates to ultra-low latency audio. This reduced the delay between what is seen on screen and the sound reaching your ears – important for gaming and video. The new headphones should reduced this delay significantly. AirPods Max 2 focus heavily on computational audio. The new model uses more advanced audio processing hardware (including the H2 chip) to improve computational audio. The original AirPods Max used Apple’s H1 chip. Key audio features include: Active Noise Cancellation: Blocks environmental noise using external and internal microphones. Transparency Mode: Allows outside sound to pass through so users can remain aware of surroundings. Spatial Audio: Provides immersive surround sound with dynamic head tracking. Computational audio: Powered by the H2 chip, which enables: improved noise cancellation adaptive audio tuning improved voice clarity for calls AirPods Max 2 Color Options : Have the AirPods colors changed? Apple AirPods Max 2 generally offer configuration based on color only, with the same internal specs. The color choices are: Blue Purple Midnight Starlight Orange Those are the same color options as were introduced to the line with he 2024 color refresh. At launch the original AirPod Max were available in: Space Gray Silver Sky Blue Green Pink AirPods Max 2 Design: Has anything changed to the design? The AirPods Max retain the same premium design language as the first model. They still feature the same stainless steel headband, aluminum ear cups, and breathable knit mesh canopy that distributes weight to reduce pressure on the head. The dimensions remain similar to the original, including the 386.2g weight. Apple also hasn’t changed the design of the Smart Case. AirPods Max 2 Battery Life: Is battery life better? The new AirPods Max 2 offer the same “up to 20 hours listening time” as the predecessor.

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AirPods Max 2 arrive with better ANC, Live Translation, and more
In a surprise launch on Monday, Apple has introduced the AirPods Max 2, updating the premium headphones with better active noise cancellation, the H2 chip, and more new features.AirPods Max 2 - Image Credit: AppleThe original AirPods Max arrived in December 2020, but aside from a minor refresh in 2024 with some new colors and USB-C, it hasn't received any real changes. On March 16, Apple changed that.Going by the name AirPods Max 2, the premium personal audio accessory looks like the originals from the outside. They're large over-ear headphones with a bouncy head cushion, just as before. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s Liquid Glass isn’t going anywhere: Years of refinements ahead for new design language
Apple's Liquid Glass user interface isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Apple's new design language stems from a multi-year development… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, upgraded noise canceling, and more
Apple has announced the official AirPods Max successor today. Years after the original model was introduced, AirPods Max 2 are here. more…

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The iPhone 17e, now a solid budget phone with minimal compromise [Review] ★★★★☆
The iPhone 17e is a slight upgrade that makes all the difference. Now with MagSafe, it doesn’t have many compromises. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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iOS 27 might include a Liquid Glass slider, but should it?
Apple named Steve Lemay its Vice President of Human Interface Design last December, following the departure of Alan Dye to Meta. At the time, this led to speculation that Apple might walk back its Liquid Glass design language under Lemay’s leadership. In yesterday’s edition of his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman said this isn’t in the cards. Apple is, however, revisiting a setting that could let some anti-Liquid Glass iPhone users scale back the design. more…

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Sennheiser CX 80U Review: Affordable USB-C wired earbuds with impressive sound
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Low price USB-C wired connection High-res support Comfortable fit Cons Wired-only No IP-rating No noise-cancellation Our Verdict These affordable wired earbuds don’t include any extra features such as Bluetooth or noise-cancellation. However, the sound quality is good for the price, and the adoption of USB-C for a wired connection provides compatibility with a wide range of computers and mobile devices. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$39.95 Best Prices Today: Sennheiser CX 80U Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price: $39.95 / £34.99 Connection: USB-C wired earbuds (works with modern phones and laptops) Sound: Strong bass and clear vocals for the price Extras: Inline controls and microphone Missing features: No Bluetooth, no noise cancellation The first set of headphones that I ever bought back in my student days was from the affordable Sennheiser CX range. That was way back in the pre-iPod era and, needless to say, they were wired headphones equipped with the traditional 3.5mm audio connector that Apple eventually removed from the iPhone 7 almost a decade ago. The CX range has developed since then and now includes a number of wireless models as well, but I was pleased to hear that Sennheiser is sticking to its guns and recently released a new set of low-cost wired earbuds called the CX 80U. Design and comfort: Do the CX 80U stay in your ears? Priced at just $39.95/£34.99, the CX 80U earbuds are a little more expensive than Apple’s Earpods, but they provide good sound quality for such inexpensive earbuds and – unlike the EarPods – they don’t fall out of my ears every five minutes. To be fair, some people do like the design of the EarPods – shared with the less expensive AirPods 4 as well – which have a loose fit with the earpiece resting in the outer ear, rather than fitting more firmly into the inner ear. However, I find myself constantly adjusting the EarPods simply to stop them falling out, and I much prefer the more conventional in-ear design of the CX 80U. Sennheiser also provides removable ear-tips in three different sizes to help you get a good fit, and I had no problem wearing the CX 80U whilst wandering around during the day.  The CX 80U only weighs around 14g, so you’ll hardly notice the weight, even after hours of listening time. The USB-C interface can handle the latest lossless and high-res audio formats on Apple Music. Sonova Consumer Hearing What features do you get for $40? There are no noise-cancellation features either – not at such a low price – but the firm fit of the ear-tips does help to block out some of the background noise when you’re travelling. Inside the compact earpieces, the CX 80U houses 9.7mm drivers that boast 17–20KHz frequency response. The cable that connects the earpieces to your iPhone or other devices provides simple in-line controls for music playback and voice calls, and there’s a noise-reducing microphone for voice calls as well. However, the traditional 3.5mm audio connector has gone at last, with Sennheiser switching to a more modern USB-C connection, which will work with most recent iPhones, iPads and other mobile devices (although Sennheiser does still make other earbuds and headphones with 3.5mm connectors if you prefer). The other advantage of using USB-C is that it allows the CX 80U to support digital audio formats up to 24-bit/96KHz, so it can handle most of the lossless and high-res audio tracks that are available on Apple Music and other streaming services (Apple Music does go up to 24-bit/192KHz for some tracks, but if you’re that fussy about sound quality then you won’t be buying the CX 80U). Why buy wired headphones in 2026? Wired earbuds and headphones are experiencing a resurgence among listeners who prioritize high-fidelity audio, reliability, and value. While wireless options offer convenience, they often rely on data compression that compromises sound quality. Wired earbuds, like the Sennheiser CX 80U are able to offer true lossless and high-resolution audio, despite their low price. Also, because they draw power directly from the source device, you never have to worry about them running out of charge during a long journey or a workday. Sound Quality: How do they sound for the price? The 17–20KHz frequency response of the CX 80U lets it dig a little deeper on bass response than many low-cost earbuds, so I start with the rumbling tonsils of Leonard Cohen on You Want It Darker. The CX 80U does a good job with the track’s slinky bass riff, which glides along with a smooth, hip-swaying rhythm. And, of course, there’s the gravelly voice of Cohen himself, which has a rich, gritty texture to it. The CX 80U also handles the contrasts in the song well, capturing the more high-pitched staccato stab of percussion, and the smooth multi-tracked harmonies on the chorus. The CX 80U includes a microphone, with in-line controls for playing music and taking voice calls. Sonova Consumer Hearing Muse offer more of a challenge with the dense wall of sound on Knights Of Cydonia, but the CX 80U hits the ground running, landing the galloping-horses rhythm of the drums with a taut, precise sound that really drives the track forward. This is Muse during their imperial Queen phase, and the CX 80U captures all the details in the band’s multi-tracked harmonies, and the piercing edge on Matt Bellamy’s falsetto as he wails – “no one’s gonna take me alive!” (almost as good as Roger Taylor’s…). The final instrumental section is a headbanging delight and the CX 80U manages to maintain its composure, keeping each instrument clear and precise as the galloping drums and riffing guitars charge off into the sunset, and there’s no distortion even when I push the little earbuds right up to maximum volume. Should you buy the Sennheiser CX 80U? You’re not going to get Hi-Fi sound quality from a set of earbuds costing less than $40, but the CX 80U provides very good sound quality at a competitive price. It’s got enough power for headbanging rock, and respectable bass for such an inexpensive set of earbuds, so it’ll be a good option for anyone that wants an affordable set of wired earbuds that they can wear around town or working out at the gym.

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iPhone 17e review: Welcome improvements at Apple's lower-end
The iPhone 17e kicks out the iPhone 16e and improves Apple's offering for the budget-conscious consumer, but it's still not quite a bargain as the original iPhone SE was.iPhone 17eThe 2025 launch of the iPhone 16e was a big change for Apple's iPhone lineup at the value end of the scale. While Apple stayed with the budget concept as a whole, the iPhone 16e wasn't quite the same scale as how the iPhone SE started out, and finished.For a price difference of $170 between the iPhone SE 3 and the then-new iPhone 16e, Apple had to ensure there was a lot to offer anyone buying it. This was doubly important, since the standard iPhone 16 experience was barely $200 away, and every iPhone 16e downside made the upgrade more attractive. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The story about how the third Apple founder sold out for $800 isn't quite right
Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne has chosen the company's 50th anniversary to reveal that the conventional wisdom about how he got out of the company and sold a 10% stake in the company for $800 is wrong — but he's splitting a very expensive hair.Apple co-founder Ronald Wayne at the Computer History Museum — image credit: CHMApple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne — but Wayne left after 12 days. Now at a Computer History Museum celebration for Apple's 50th anniversary, Wayne said that it wasn't true he had ever sold the stake in Apple he had as a founder."I actually never sold my 10%," said Wayne, and then repeated it. "The story that's been floating around for decades about $800... that I had sold [my stake] for $800, that was totally inaccurate." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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MWC 2026 Signals the End of the ‘Dumb’ Smartphone Era
Rob Enderle points to 10 announcements from MWC 2026 that signal the end of the "dumb" smartphone and the emergence of AI-driven devices. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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'F1: the Movie' is now an Oscar-winning hit
Apple TV's "F1: the Movie" has added an Academy Award win for Best Sound to its critical acclaim and over $600 million at the box office.Brad Pitt stars in Apple's original film F1. Image credit: Scott Garfield/Warner Bros/Apple Original FilmsFollowing its four Oscar nominations — including for Best Picture — "F1" has beaten fellow nominees including "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" for the Best Sound award at the 98th Academy Awards.It's yet another win for the film's sound team of Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta. The team previously won back to back awards from the Association of Motion Picture Sound and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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At 50, Apple is finally starting to Think Different
Macworld Birthdays are a good time for taking stock: thinking about what you’ve achieved and what you want to do in the future. On the 50th anniversary of Apple’s founding, which falls on the first day of next month, the company’s management will have many things to feel proud about. But the best of all may be the way that, even now, it keeps reinventing itself. Apple has had lots of slogans over the years, but the one that best represents the company’s early mindset was used in an ad for the original Macintosh. “The computer for the rest of us,” it was called. Apple was never an elitist company; it always wanted to reach beyond the wealthy and the tech-savvy and grasp the mainstream. The problem was that the company’s lofty standards and obsessive attention to detail made it very difficult to deliver a product it could live with at a price most people could stomach. That’s where the concept of the Apple Tax came from. Apple has simply never been interested in cutting corners in terms of design or user experience, and this gives its products a comparatively high pricing floor. There’s no Apple netbook; there’s no sub-$200 iPhone. The company won’t sacrifice quality, and this means it can’t make a truly cheap product. I should say at this point, Apple will make some compromises to lower prices, as we saw last year with the iPhone 16e. That handset didn’t have terribly good cameras, it had a reduced-spec processor, and it didn’t get MagSafe, and I personally didn’t agree with the choices made during its development. But the 16e still met the overall standard of quality one would expect from an Apple product. It looked, felt, and behaved like a premium device. With a big birthday approaching, however, Apple has learned a new trick: delivering affordable products without sacrificing quality. The iPhone 17e, about which I have certain reservations, nevertheless impresses by charging the same $599 as its predecessor while doubling the storage and adding MagSafe. I’d love for the price to drop somewhere closer to the iPhone SE 3, a phone that Apple managed to sell for $429, essentially, by recycling old hardware with only minor updates. The iPhone 17e, by contrast, appears to cram in most of what you’d want from a smartphone into a premium chassis at an affordable, albeit not truly cheap, price. The new M5 MacBook Air, similarly, plays tricks with pricing in a way that could bring the quality option within reach of far more people. The previous model started at $999, and the new one starts at $1,099. That sounds like a price hike, and many customers will see it that way. But note that the entry-level storage has doubled from 256GB to 512GB. Previously, if you wanted a half-terabyte SSD (and we’ve been very clear that for most people, 256GB isn’t enough), you had to spend $1,199. This is one of those confusing situations where the price has simultaneously gone up and gone down, but the bottom line is that the best model for most people is more affordable now. But the most obvious example of Apple’s newfound ability to deliver quality at a low price is the MacBook Neo. Like the iPhone 16e, it features a number of compromises, but unlike the 16e, it chooses those compromises wisely. Starting at an unprecedented and totally unexpected $599, yet offering a sturdy design, excellent performance where it matters, a great display, and that same premium feel I mentioned before, the Neo is the perfect gateway Mac and a bit of a miracle. The MacBook Neo, then, is the computer for the rest of us, the product Apple would have made 50 years ago if it could. The sad thing is that it’s taken this long to get to this point. “Life’s funny,” says Dominique Bretodeau, a minor character in the 2001 movie Amélie. “To a kid, time always drags. Suddenly, you’re 50. All that’s left of your childhood… fits in a rusty little box.” But for Apple, that box is made of Citrus-tinted aluminum filled with the prospect of something different. Foundry Welcome to our weekly Apple Breakfast column, which includes all the Apple news you missed last week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a Monday morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch or dinner hours too. Trending: Top stories Has it really been 50 years? Tim Cook salutes ‘the crazy ones’ ahead of Apple‘s big anniversary. Apple’s new MacBook Neo has generated a torrent of opinions, and many aren’t based on facts. Apple-hating tech bros are lying to you. The Neo is so compelling and future-proof that Apple just created a billion more Mac users. The Neo is shockingly affordable, but it doesn’t skimp on quality. Steve Jobs would have loved it. The Neo is the cheapest ever Mac laptop, and it’s not a piece of junk! But don’t worry, says the Macalope. Apple isn’t going all practical. The Neo has made a splash among manufacturers of Windows PCs too, but they think it’ll be fine. Uh-oh, PC makers are doubting Apple again! Podcast of the week We have the new MacBook Neo and we put it through its paces. Is Apple’s new laptop worth your money? Tune in to the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast and find out! You can catch every episode of the Macworld Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud, the Podcasts app, or our own site. Reviews corner MacBook Neo: The perfect gateway Mac. 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max): Ultra speed with shocking reads. 13-inch MacBook Air (M5): Fast and steady wins the race. Studio Display XDR: The right Mac display at the wrong price. The rumor mill Apple’s folding iPhone ‘Ultra’ could cost under $2,000. ‘Refreshed’ colors reportedly coming to the iMac this year. Kuo: Touchscreens are coming to MacBook Pro, but not Neo. HomePad reportedly delayed (again), and it’s all Siri’s fault (again). Video of the week Does Touch ID matter? We’ve managed to find something wrong with the MacBook Neo. Enjoy all our short-form video on TikTok or Instagram. @macworld.com Does Touch ID matter? #macbookneo ♬ original sound – Macworld – Macworld Software updates, bugs, and problems PSA: Neo won’t work with some MacBook USB-C hubs. iOS 26.4 beta 4 is out now with new emojis. And with that, we’re done for this week’s Apple Breakfast. If you’d like to get regular roundups, sign up for our newsletters, including our new email from The Macalope–an irreverent, humorous take on the latest news and rumors from a half-man, half-mythical Mac beast. You can also follow us on Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, or X for discussion of breaking Apple news stories. See you next Monday, and stay Appley.

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A $15 budgeting tool for the tax-season reality check
Macworld TL;DR: iFinancer tracks your income, expenses, and savings with alerts and budgeting tools, now $14.97 for lifetime access (MSRP $30). Tax season tends to be a financial reality check. Maybe you owed more than expected, or maybe you realized you weren’t quite as organized as you thought. Either way, maybe it’s time to start one of the most dreaded parts of adulthood: getting better with your money. The iFinancer Income & Expense Tracker can help you do just that without touching Excel. Instead of guessing where your paycheck goes each month, iFinancer helps you organize your finances in one place. You’ll track income, monitor expenses, and set spending goals so you know exactly what’s coming in and what’s going out. Here are a few features that make it useful: Income and expense tracking: record earnings and spending in one dashboard so you always know your current balance. Monthly spending and savings targets: set expected income, spending limits, and savings goals to keep your budget on track. Budget alerts: get notifications when you’re close to exceeding your planned spending. Get your finances in order with iFinancer, now $14.97 for a limited time (MSRP $30). iFinancer Income & Expense TrackerSee Deal Want to see more deals? Visit our shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Computer History Museum Panel Celebrates Apple at 50
This 98-minute CHM Live panel commemorates Apple's 50th anniversary with stories from figures who shaped the company's history—some famous, others less so—moderated by David Pogue.

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Sunday Reboot: Alicia Keys, social oddness, and AVP in the air
In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Alicia Keys takes over an Apple Store, Apple goes off-piste with its TikTok videos, and someone finds out that flight attendants hold the power while on a plane.Sunday Reboot: AVP, Alicia Keys, and Ads on TikTokSunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step.This week, Apple had a new App Tracking Transparency on its hands thanks to publishers in Germany, a new hack can trick victims into running Terminal commands to bypass macOS security, and an Apple server outage prevented developers from verifying apps. Some fun stories happened too, alongside the inevitable onslaught of initial hardware reviews and opinions. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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