Fourth iOS 26.4, macOS 26.4 developer betas arrive for testing
Apple's fourth round of developer betas has arrived, with builds of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 now available for testing.Apple's hardware that works with the 26-generation operating systems - Image Credit: AppleThe fourth developer betas for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 arrive after the third, which landed on March 2 for most, March 3 for macOS. The second round appeared on February 23, and the first round arrived on February 16.iOS 26.4 build 4 is 23E5234a, replacing 23E5223f Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 26.4 adds new emoji to your iPhone, here’s what’s coming
iOS 26.4 beta 4 rolled out today for developers, and it includes a number of brand new emoji for iPhone users. Here are all the new emoji coming with iOS 26.4. more…

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macOS 26.4 beta 4 now available, here’s what’s coming
Apple is rolling out macOS 26.4 developer beta 4, ahead of the official release. Here’s what to expect. more…

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Apple releases beta 4 for iPadOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and more
Apple has released new beta software updates today, including developer beta 4 for iPadOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and more. more…

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Apple releases iOS 26.4 beta 4 for iPhone with upcoming features
iOS 26.4 beta 4 is now available. The update comes after Apple released two versions of the third developer beta version. iOS 26.4 includes a number of exciting new features and changes, including AI-powered Apple Music updates. more…

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iPhone 18e production is on time, leak predictably claims
Barely a week after the introduction of the iPhone 17e, rumors are already spreading about the iPhone 18e. The cycle begins again.iPhone 17eThe Apple rumor mill is always looking toward the future, and often speculates on the next update just as everyone recovers from Apple's latest launches. As expected, this has already happened for the iPhone 18e.In a post to Weibo on Saturday by leaker Fixed Focus Digital, Apple is already working on the iPhone 18e. This is apparently "confirmed" by the leaker, and according to an automated translation of the post, the iPhone 18e is "finalized," whatever that means. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Fellow Phil Schiller set for first big retrospective interview in years at SXSW
Apple Fellow Phil Schiller will be the subject of an upcoming interview at SXSW in Austin, Texas, next week. Schiller will be interviewed by David Pogue, author of the new book Apple: The First 50 Years, on March 18, at 2:30 p.m. central: more…

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Steve Jobs would have loved MacBook Neo
Macworld On the face of it, it might seem that Apple’s new MacBook Neo is a chronically underpowered device. After all, it runs on an A18 Pro chip that was originally designed for mobile phones, not for computers, so you might reasonably feel that it’ll struggle to be up to the task when it comes to MacBook usage. The thing is, if the chip were made by anyone other than Apple, you might be right. But Apple’s chips are so efficient that using a mobile processor in a laptop almost certainly presents no problem at all to the majority of users. Once you take a closer look at the MacBook Neo, it quickly becomes apparent why it isn’t like any other $599 laptop on the market. It may be cheap in price, but it’s not lacking much in terms of quality. And it’s precisely why Apple didn’t make one until now. The power of Apple silicon Let’s address the elephant in the room: performance. Because after all, it would be easy to conclude that Apple is ripping users off by stuffing a mobile chip inside a laptop. But that’s not what’s happening here. Unlike 2015’s 12-inch laptop, which was driven by a rather weak Intel Core M mobile processor, the MacBook Neo has far more power at hand. Indeed, all of Apple’s mobile chips are made using the same architecture as the company’s Mac chips – a distinction you won’t find anywhere else. The A18 Pro was first found in Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max phones and quickly established itself as one of the best mobile chips available. For example, in our testing, the A18 Pro scored 3319 in Geekbench 6’s CPU benchmark. That was about 15 percent higher than the A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro range and, as our reviewer said at the time, it “crushes every other smartphone on the market.” The MacBook Neo has the same chip that powered an iPhone just two years ago.Kris Wallburg Now compare that to Apple’s desktop chips. As per our own testing, the A18 Pro sits somewhere between the M3 and M4 for single-core performance. Yes, you read that right: our reviews scored the M3 at 3144 and the M4 at 3724 in Geekbench 6, putting the A18 Pro right in the middle. And let’s not forget that, like the MacBook Neo, that same M3 MacBook Air started with 8GB of memory at the time, but with a much pricier $1,099. In other words, the MacBook Neo brings better single-core performance than the M3 MacBook Air for almost half the price. That’s a pretty incredible achievement for a mobile chip. Far from a rip off, its $599 price tag looks increasingly like a superb bargain. What about multi-core benchmarks? Here, the A18 Pro falls a little behind Apple’s other chips. It’s about the same as the M1, but multi-core performance isn’t the target market here. Users who need something for demanding multi-core tasks – things like video rendering and dataset crunching – then you won’t be looking at the MacBook Neo anyway. That’s more the MacBook Pro’s territory, which will add $1,000 or more to the price. If you’re looking at $599 laptops rather than those costing $999 like the MacBook Air, chances are your demands are modest. For the people interested in it, the MacBook Neo’s performance will be more than enough. The right sacrifices People often forget that one of Steve Jobs’ motivating principles was to combine great tech with attainable prices. The idea of Apple being a luxury company has clouded people’s visions, and while there is some truth to it, it’s never been completely correct. The iMac G3, for example, was shockingly affordable versus what you got from comparable PC setups, and a big reason it helped to shake up the industry in the way it did. The original G3 iMac was a similarly affordable PC.Jason Snell But Steve Jobs also felt that “we just can’t ship junk,” as a video from 2007 recently highlighted by Daring Fireball’s John Gruber attests. That means any sacrifices have to be worth it and cannot compromise the overall quality of the product. Until chips like the A18 Pro came along, that wasn’t always possible in terms of performance. Intel’s mobile chips – most notably those in the 12-inch MacBook – simply didn’t cut it. When you look at what has been left out of the MacBook Neo, in most cases the losses are worth it in order to bring the price down without Apple having to “ship junk.” For instance, the MacBook Neo can only be equipped with 8GB of RAM, demonstrably less than what you get with any other MacBook. But it’s worth remembering that Apple’s chips use a unified memory architecture that allows the CPU and GPU to draw from the same memory pool. While it’s not the same as having 16GB or more, it means that performance is a lot snappier than a Windows equivalent with 8GB or even 16GB of standalone RAM. Critics might point to the MacBook Neo’s battery life, too, which is the lowest of any current MacBook. But can we really say that 16 hours of juice is a reason to avoid the device when many Windows laptops at this price point struggle to hit half of that? You’ll also notice that the Neo is missing a 12MP Center Stage webcam, but it still has a 1080p resolution, which is fine for calls. And other nice-to-have features are absent, such as a backlit keyboard and a True Tone display. I’m OK with that, though, given the rock-bottom price Apple has managed to give the device. MacBook Neo has obvious sacrifices, but it doesn’t skimp on quality.Michael Simon / Foundry The only sacrifice that I think could sting is the 512GB limit on storage capacity. That might be painful for some users, but it’s not like the Neo’s target audience is going to be saving large language models and 8K video projects to their SSDs. A 1TB option would have been ideal, but you can’t have it all. Here, it’s useful to return to 2015’s 12-inch MacBook, which was another Apple laptop that was full of sacrifices. Yet while it might appear similar to the Neo on the surface, unlike the 12-inch MacBook, the MacBook Neo is not a futuristic device being used to test new technologies like USB-C or the butterfly keyboard for early adopters. Instead, it’s fundamentally designed for the entry-level market. That’s reflected in the price. The 12-inch MacBook was stripped back and compromised in many, many ways, but it still cost $1,299. At $599, the MacBook Neo, on the other hand, will set you back less than half of that. Priced like that, missing features become a little more acceptable. And chances are, most people who want a MacBook Neo won’t miss them anyway. Affordable but not cheap In the days since the MacBook Neo was announced, social media has been full of disgruntled detractors claiming that the device is either underpowered garbage or that it is detracting from “the Apple way.” Neither position is correct. Apple’s thinking – as expressed in the video I highlighted earlier – shows that the MacBook Neo is very much in keeping with Steve Jobs’ desire to make quality technology affordable. If it feels out of step for Apple, that’s just because the company has been reluctant to sell products that are cheap in quality. But when Apple is able to create something affordable that doesn’t compromise on quality, it will do that, as the MacBook Neo attests. In reality, the MacBook Neo is very much in keeping with Apple’s traditions dating back to the days of Steve Jobs. Ultimately, I think he’d very much approve of it. And I’m willing to bet that a huge number of Apple’s customers – and Windows switchers – will as well.

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Amazon slashes up to $300 off new Apple Studio Display
Amazon continues to launch preorder discounts on 2026 hardware, with the Apple Studio Display up to $300 off today.Save up to $300 on 2026 Apple Studio Display at Amazon.Both Standard Glass and Nano-texture Glass options are eligible for preorder savings at Amazon today, with the models officially releasing on March 11.2026 Apple Studio Display deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Amazon slashes up to $300 off new Apple Studio Display
Amazon continues to launch preorder discounts on 2026 hardware, with the Apple Studio Display up to $300 off today.Save up to $300 on 2026 Apple Studio Display at Amazon.Both Standard Glass and Nano-texture Glass options are eligible for preorder savings at Amazon today, with the models officially releasing on March 11.2026 Apple Studio Display deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Amazon slashes up to $300 off new Apple Studio Display
Amazon continues to launch preorder discounts on 2026 hardware, with the Apple Studio Display up to $300 off today.Save up to $300 on 2026 Apple Studio Display at Amazon.Both Standard Glass and Nano-texture Glass options are eligible for preorder savings at Amazon today, with the models officially releasing on March 11.2026 Apple Studio Display deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New Keychron foldable keyboard fits in your pocket
The new Keychron B11 Pro Ultra-Slim Wireless Foldable Keyboard does all the usual keeb stuff -- but it goes wherever you go. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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New CAD renders show Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone design
Leaked CAD renders purporting to show Apple's first foldable iPhone, often referred to as the "iPhone Fold," have surfaced online, providing… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iPhone 17, 17e, Pro Max & iPhone Air best deals – Compare prices now
Macworld Best iPhone 17, Pro, Max and Air deals: Updated March 9, 2026 In the U.S. you can get some savings on unlocked iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max at Apple’s Refurbished store. See below for the best carrier deals on the newer iPhones. U.K. shoppers can get discounts on the current generation of iPhones, with savings to be had on the iPhone Air: iPhone Air 256GB: £200 off at Amazon U.K. In September 2025 Apple launched the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the iPhone Air. Then, in March 2026, the iPhone 17e joined the line up. If you’re scouting out ways to buy any of those iPhone models, we have your back. Whether it’s directly from Apple, from your go-to retailer, or your carrier, there are loads of options to get yourself a new phone. You don’t have to buy the iPhone 17, 17e, 17 Pro, or Pro Max, or the iPhone Air, directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract. One of the benefits of not buying from Apple is that you can take advantage of special promotions and deals offered by popular retailers and carriers. And, if you are shopping from the U.K., resellers, including Amazon, will sell you an unlocked iPhone at a good discount. If you aren’t sure which new iPhone to buy, we compare every iPhone in a separate article. You can also find deals on other iPhones here: Best iPhone Deals. Best iPhone 17 deals in the U.S. – How to get the best iPhone prices in the U.S. If you are based in the U.S., the best deals for a new iPhone tend to be from the big U.S. carriers, such as AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. In the U.S. an unlocked iPhone 17 has a starting price of $829 at Apple, but you can get up to $700 off with a trade-in (though most people will get around $400). You will also get an extra $30 discount if you activate the phone with one of the available carriers — AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon. All in all, you’ll save hundreds on the price as long as you have a new-ish phone to trade in. One of the easiest ways to get the new iPhone is directly from your carrier. AT&T: You can get up to $830 off the iPhone 17 when you trade in an eligible iPhone. The savings transform into monthly credits on your bill for the next 36 months. T-Mobile: The carrier offers iPhone 17 models for free when you switch to T-Mobile and add a line on the Experience plans. The money transforms into bill credits spread over the next 24 months. T-Mobile is offering $1,100 off an iPhone Air or 17 Pro Max. Verizon: Save up to $1,099 with a trade-in and a new line. This offer is only available online. U.S. Cellular: You can get $999 off an iPhone Air at U.S. Cellular. Xfinity Mobile: If you trade in a qualifying phone you can get up to $830 off a new iPhone 17 series model. Boost Mobile: You can get $850 off the price of the iPhone 17 with Boost’s $65 per month plan. You can also get your phone from one of the big retailers, though they might not have all of the same color and capacity options as the Apple Store: Walmart: Prices start at $849 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy: Prices start at $830 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Up to $375 in trade-in. Best iPhone 17 deals in the U.K. It’s a different story in the U.K. where there are fewer limitations on the sale of iPhones, so you will be able to pick one up unlocked at a discount if you would prefer to buy an iPhone up front, rather than on a contract. The deals tend to be on the older iPhones: we’re seeing the iPhone 16e for £499 at Amazon, for example. You can pick up an unlocked iPhone Air from Amazon for £200 off: Amazon, iPhone Air 256GB: £799 (£200 off, RRP £999) In the U.K. you can find iPhone deals at the following carriers: Mobiles.co.uk O2 Vodafone Three Virgin Mobile EE Sky Mobile Carphone Warehouse Best prices for iPhone 17e iPhone 17e, 256GB, from $599/£599 Retailer Price $599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best prices for iPhone 17 iPhone 17, 256GB, from $799/£799 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone 17 (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $999 Best prices for iPhone Air The iPhone Air, while technically not part of the iPhone 17 family, is Apple’s thinnest phone ever. With a 6.5-inch display and just 5.6mm thick, this iPhone Air is a technical marvel, with an A19 Pro processor, 18MP Center Stage selfie camera, and 48MP Fusion camera that can capture 4K video at 60fps. There are some sacrifices, such as less battery life and a single camera, but if you want the latest “wow” phone, this is the one to get Prices for the iPhone Air start at $999 for the 256GB version, and it goes as high as $1,399 for the 1TB model. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in, and you can activate your phone straight away with AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon, although there’s no activation discount at all. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All this could bring the price of the iPhone Air down to $299. iPhone Air, 256GB, from $999/£999 Retailer Price $999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone Air, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone Air (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1199 Best Prices Today: $1999 at Apple Best prices for iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have a new aluminum-and-glass design and deliver a “dramatic leap in performance” with the A19 Pro chip and vapor-cooled thermal management. They’ve also got three 48MP rear cameras, including an 8X optical-quality telephoto lens. For real iPhone pros, this is the best phone yet. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are a bit pricier, starting at $1,099 and going up to $1,999 for the decked-out 2TB version of the Pro Max. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All in all, you could get the phone for as low as $399. iPhone 17 Pro, 256GB, from $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro, 512GB, from $1,299/£1,299 Apple iPhone 17 Pro (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1299 Best Prices Today: $1299 at Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, 256GB, from $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $1199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro Max, 512GB, from $1,399/£1,399 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1399 Best Prices Today: $1399 at Apple

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Best MacBook Pro deals: Best prices for M5, M5 Pro & M5 Max
Macworld Best MacBook Pro deals available now: Updated March 2026 These recommendations are based on the best prices right now at hundreds of resellers of Apple products. These are the best deals on MacBooks we’ve seen: Today’s best MacBook Pro deals: U.S. Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): $1,549 ($50 off, WAS $1,599) Clearance Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $1,799 ($200 off, WAS $1,999) Clearance Apple Refurbished, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,949 ($450 off, RRP WAS $2,399) Refurbished Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $2,239 ($260 off, WAS $2,499) Clearance See more U.S. MacBook Pro deals below… Today’s best MacBook Pro deals: U.K. KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): £1,529.10 (£169.90 off, RRP £1,699) KRCS, 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £1,979.10 (£219.90 off, RRP £2,199) KRCS, 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £2,429.10 (£269.90 off, RRP £2,699) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $2,349.99 (£149 off, WAS $2,499) Clearance See more U.K. MacBook Pro deals below… Want to buy a MacBook Pro for less than Apple’s price? We can help you find the best deals on a MacBook Pro using our Best Prices Comparison. Our deal finder looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs and finds the best prices right now. Whether it’s the brand new M5 Pro MacBook Pro, the M5 Max MacBook Pro, an M5 MacBook Pro, or an older M4 Pro or M4 Max MacBook Pro model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the MacBook Pro for. We are already seeing discounts on the new M5 Pro and Max models at KRCS in the U.K. and will be on the look out for more deals as resellers get stock. We also share advice on which model to buy – and which ones not to. We explain how to find a good deal now that Apple has introduced new processors and doubled the amount of storage offered at the entry-level while increasing prices compared to the previous generation. Find out how the new models compare to the older models – and if the deals really as good as they look. How we find the best MacBook Pro deals When choosing the best MacBook Pro deals, our editors draw on years of experience with both new and older Apple hardware, alongside continual tracking of market pricing. Because we monitor MacBook Pro prices year-round, we know exactly what resellers have charged in the past, so we can quickly spot a genuinely great discount versus an average one. Our international team aims to review every MacBook Apple sells and use these machines daily, so we understand which models offer the strongest value for money and can guide you toward the smartest purchase. You can trust our deals recommendations because: We check leading U.S. and U.K. retailers throughout the year to stay on top of the best available prices. We also check the Apple Refurbished store to see if prices are better. We use price-tracking tools to monitor discounts in real time and identify which store truly has the lowest price. Our editors hand-select deals based on long-term pricing trends and insights from our own in-depth product reviews. We take Apple’s release cycles into account, helping you avoid buying right before a major update. We highlight upcoming shopping events or special promotions that might see prices lowered further. We compare like with like: so if the newest model offers more storage, or more RAM, we make this clear. We update the prices in this article regularly, but it’s still worth checking multiple retailers in the comparison tables below because MacBook Pro prices shift frequently. If you’re targeting a specific model, look in the price comparison boxes below to secure the best possible deal. If you would also consider a MacBook Air then take a look at our round up of the best MacBook Air deals. We also have a guide to the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including iMac, Mac mini, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. MacBook Pro pricing Configuring your ideal Mac is different now. Foundry At the beginning of February 2026, Apple completely changed the way the online Apple Store works. Previously, the Apple Store presented a clear selection of configurations and buying options, allowing shoppers to choose the model that best suited their needs and budget. Now, shoppers begin 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 up front how much an ideal configuration will cost, which we think is a disadvantage for buyers. Apple, however, is likely hoping that this method will encourage customers to choose 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 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, prices and configurations have changed 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 the lower-capacity models have been removed from the lineup. MacBook Pro, M5: This model has been on sale since October and previously started at $1,599. However, in March 2026 Apple removed the 512GB model from the lineup, meaning the entry-level configuration now starts at $1,699. At first glance this may look like a price increase, but the base model now includes 1TB of storage instead of 512GB. Previously, the 1TB model cost $1,799, so the effective price has actually dropped by $100. 14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro: The base 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook is $2,199. That is a $200 increase from the base M4 Pro MacBook Pro, but now comes with 1TB storage, rather than 512GB. Upgrading to a 1TB SSD in the $1,999 M4 Pro MacBook Pro added $200 to the price tag, bringing it to the same $2,199. So effectively, the pricing has not changed. 14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Max: Now starts at $3,599 with a 2TB SSD. The laptop it replaces, the M4 Max MacBook Pro, started at $3,199, but it came with a 1TB SSD, and an upgrade to 2TB was $400, bringing its price to $3,599. So pricing is essentially the same, but the starting price is higher due to the extra storage. 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro: Now starts at $2,699 with an M5 Pro processor and 2TB of storage. The 1TB option is no longer available, so the entry price to own a 16-inch model is now higher. 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Max: Alternatively you can spend $3,899 to get an M5 Max chip and 2TB of storage. It’s more expensive because you’re forced into higher storage tiers. New vs old MacBook Pricing: At a glance We recommend that you compare any deals on older MacBook Pro models with the equivalent model available now, to make sure you are getting a better deal. SPECOLD 14-inch MacBook ProNEW 14-inch MacBook ProOLD 16-inch MacBook ProNEW 16-inch MacBook ProM5, 512GB/16GB RAMWas $1,599/£1,599M5, 1TB/16GB RAMWas $1,799/£1,799Now $1,699/£1,699M5, 1TB/24GB RAMWas $1,999/£1,999Now $1,899/£1,899M4 Pro, 512GB/24GB RAMWas $1,999/£1,999Was $2,499/£2,499M4 Pro, 1TB/24GB RAMWas $2,399/£2,399Was $2,499/£2,499M4 Pro, 512TB/48GB RAMWas $2,899/£2,899M5 Pro, 1TB/24GB RAMFrom $2,199/£2,199From $2,699/£2,699M4 Max, 1TB/36GB RAMWas $3,199/£3,199Was $3,499/£3,499M5 Max, 2TB/36GB RAMFrom $3,599/£3,599From $3,899/£3,899M4 Max, 1TB/48GB RAMWas $3,999/£3,999M5 Max, 2TB/48GB RAMFrom$4,099/£4,099 Is now a good time to buy a new MacBook Pro? The M5 Pro and M5 Pro Max versions of the MacBook Pro launched in March 2026 so now is a great time to buy one.Foundry Now is a good time to buy a new MacBook Pro if you’re looking for the latest model. The MacBook Pro now comes with the newest M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips, and Apple has also increased storage across the range. In some cases, you actually get more for your money than before. However, as explained above, MacBook Pro models generally cost more than they did prior to Apple’s March 2026 update. As is usually the case when new Macs launch, resellers are likely to discount older models to clear stock. This time, however, the older machines don’t just lack the new chip – they also come with half the storage. Any discounts should take this into account; if they don’t, those deals are best avoided. In some cases though, it may still be worth grabbing a deal on a lower-storage M4 Pro or M4 Max model. This is because, while the new generation offers more storage, it also comes at a significantly higher price. If your budget doesn’t stretch that far, the previous generation may be your best option. Which MacBook Pro to buy The choice of which MacBook depends a lot on how much you have to spend.Foundry When deciding on a MacBook Pro, it’s important to understand the performance hierarchy. The M5 Pro and M5 Max models are for a completely different user than the standard M5 MacBook Pro. The M5 Pro offers more CPU and GPU cores than the M5, supports more memory, and includes more advanced ports like Thunderbolt 5. The M5 Max has the same number of CPU cores but more GPU cores and greater support for RAM. 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip: This is the entry-level model, launched in October 2025 with a slight change to the line up in March 2026. It delivers significant performance gains compared, particularly in graphics and SSD speeds, over the previous M4 generation. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is designed for users who need more sustained performance than a MacBook Air can offer but don’t require the top-tier power of the M5 Pro or M5Max models. It strikes a balance of price, performance, and premium features, making it the best MacBook for those who need a little more power than the M5 MacBook Air offers. 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips: For the most demanding professional work, the M5 Pro and M5Max models, released in March 2026, provide superior power, offer more ports (including Thunderbolt 5), and are aimed at professionals with demanding workflows. These MacBooks are ideal for creative professionals (such as high-end video creators, digital artists, illustrators, photographers, 3D animators); technical professionals (programmers, designers, and software developers) and power users who needs more “oomph” for movie editing or gaming. There is another element to the decision. Both the M5 Pro and M5 Max are available in both 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which offer similar specifications but differ in screen size and battery life. To determine which would suite you best consider the following: The 14-inch M4 Pro/Max is best for those who value portability, work frequently on the road, or primarily use an external monitor at their desk. It offers up to 22 hours of battery life. The 16-inch M4 Pro/Max is the choice for users who need a large, powerful screen on the go and the best possible battery life, which is rated at up to 24 hours. These Macs now come with 2TB storage as standard, with a price to match, which may mean they are now our of reach of some budgets. For more help with your decision read our comparison of every Apple Mac and MacBook, and our direct comparison of the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro. Best MacBook Pro refurbished deals While Apple rarely discounts new Macs, from time to time there are some excellent deals to be had in Apple’s Refurbished Store. 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. Read about buying 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 Pro deals. Apple’s U.S. refurbished store has the following MacBook Pro models in stock: M4 MacBook Pro, up to $260 off M4 Pro MacBook Pro, up to $360 off M3 Pro MacBook Pro, up to $350 off M2 Pro MacBook Pro, up to $470 off We recommend: Apple Refurbished, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,949 ($360 off, RRP was $2,399) – Apple has dropped the price by $100 since the arrival of the M5 Pro models. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) Apple’s U.K. refurbished store usually has the following MacBook Pro models in stock, but they are currently listed as unavailable: M4 Pro MacBook Pro, up to £380 off M4 Max MacBook Pro, up to £600 off M3 Pro MacBook Pro, up to £360 off M2 Pro MacBook Pro, up to £590 off M2 Max MacBook Pro, up to £710 off Apple did offer a refurbished, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £2,119 (£380 off, RRP £2,499) before the arrival of the M5 Pro. Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) Best MacBook Pro deals right now While you could buy a MacBook Pro from Apple, below you will find price comparison tables that show the best prices right now for each model of MacBook Pro from various stockists. You will also find deals on MacBook Pro models that Apple has now discontinued, as long as stockists still have them available. Not sure which MacBook to buy? For help choosing we have a comparison of the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro and you may also like to read our Mac buying guide that covers every Mac Apple makes. M5 MacBook Pro deals 14-inch, M5, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB/16GB RAM, WAS $1,799/£1,799, NOW: $1,699/£1,699 Retailer Price $1,649 View Deal $1699 View Deal $1794 View Deal $1899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M5, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB/24GB RAM, WAS $1,999/£1,999, NOW: $1,899/£1,899 Retailer Price $1,845 View Deal $1875 View Deal $1999 View Deal $2389.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M5 Pro & M5 Max MacBook Pro deals 14-inch, M5 Pro, 15-core CPU/16-core GPU, 1TB/24GB RAM, $2,199/£2,199 Retailer Price $2,199 View Deal $2199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M5 Max, 18-core CPU/32-core GPU, 2TB/36GB RAM, $3,599/£3,599 Retailer Price $3,599 View Deal $3599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M5 Pro, 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 1TB/24GB RAM, $2,699/£2,699 Retailer Price $2,699 View Deal $2699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M5 Max, 18-core CPU/32-core GPU, 2TB/36GB RAM, $3,899/£3,899 Retailer Price $3899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Clearance deals on discontinued MacBook Pro If you don’t mind buying an older MacBook Pro, there are some great deals to be had, if you take a look at the charts below. 14-inch, M5, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM, WAS $1,599/£1,599 Retailer Price $1349 View Deal $1,449 View Deal $2074.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M4 Pro, 12-core CPU/16-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM, WAS $1,999/£1,999 Retailer Price $1649 View Deal $1,799 View Deal $1949 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M4 Pro, 14-core CPU/20-core GPU, 1TB/24GB RAM, WAS $2,399/£2,399 Retailer Price $1929 View Deal $2,299 View Deal $2299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M4 Max, 14-core CPU/32-core GPU, 1TB/36GB RAM, WAS $3,199/£3,199 Retailer Price $3099 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M4 Pro, 14-core CPU/20-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM, WAS $2,499/£2,499 Retailer Price $2099 View Deal $2,239 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M4 Pro, 14-core CPU/20-core GPU, 512GB/48GB RAM, WAS $2,899/£2,899 Retailer Price $2,849.99 View Deal $2899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M4 Max, 14-core CPU/32-core GPU, 1TB/36GB RAM, WAS $3,499/£3,499 Retailer Price $3199.95 View Deal $3,421.16 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M4 Max, 16-core CPU/40-core GPU, 1TB/48GB RAM, WAS $3,999/£3,999 Retailer Price $3899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy a MacBook Pro You can find the MacBook Pro on sale at various locations. You could buy a MacBook Pro directly from Apple, or at stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world – many of whom offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around. Find out more in 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 in the U.S. and U.K.: U.S. retailers Apple Store Apple Education Store Amazon B&H Photo Best Buy Walmart Adorama Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers Apple Store Apple Education Store Amazon AO.com BT Shop Currys Ebuyer John Lewis Laptops Direct Very Additionally, Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the U.K. who stock Macs and offer other services: KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Where to get a refurbished MacBook Pro 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 unfortunately 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. Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here. If you are considering buying a second-hand Mac read: Should I buy a used Mac?

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