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- Monday March 09
- 08:37 pmMacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max reviews: Incredibly fast
Apple’s new MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips arrive this Wednesday, and reviews for the latest models have just arrived. Here’s what reviewers are saying. more…08:26 pmApple delays ‘HomePad’ as Siri improvements fall further behind
Siri strikes again! Apple postpones 'Homepad' amid Siri delays as the iPhone giant still struggles to beef up the voice assistant with AI. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)08:25 pmCiti reiterates a Buy rating and a $315 price target on Apple stock
Amid surging memory prices, the global smartphone industry faces a challenging year ahead. However, Citi analysts believe Apple is better… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:22 pmApple launches Partner Discovery Tool to help businesses find resellers and consultants | 9 to 5 MacApple launches Partner Discovery Tool to help businesses find resellers and consultants
The Apple Partner Discovery Tool will help businesses and governments find authorized resellers and technical partners to support device purchasing, deployment, and IT management. Here are the details. more…08:15 pmFirst Apple Studio Display XDR unboxing videos and reviews arrive ahead of release
Last week, Apple announced two new desktop monitors: the updated Studio Display, and the all-new Studio Display XDR. Now the first unboxing videos and reviews have arrived ahead of release day on Wednesday. more…08:00 pmTesting Apple's 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Max, and its new “performance” cores
M5 Pro Max's "performance" CPU cores definitely aren't just rebranded E-cores.08:00 pm16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max) review: Ultra speed with shocking reads
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Outstanding overall speed Drastic SSD speed improvement Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 upgrades Cons No cellular connectivity option Incremental CPU improvement over M4 Max Higher starting prices Our Verdict If you want Apple’s best laptop and money is no object, it’s the M5 Max MacBook Pro. It’s fast, it has a great-looking display, and it features a distinguished design. The boosted SSD speed is an excellent improvement that power users will appreciate and take advantage of. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$3,899 Best Prices Today: Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 2026) Retailer Price $3899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The MacBook Pro with the M-series Max chip is the company’s fastest laptop. The price is premium, but performance matches: desktop-like speed for mobile users who need it most. Apple has released the M5 Max MacBook Pro, and it offers incremental performance updates over the M4 Max it replaces. If “incremental” leaves you disappointed, don’t be, because the M4 Max was an extremely fast chip, so it continues to get better with the M5 Max. There is one aspect of the new laptop that sees a drastic improvement: the SSD. The significantly increased SSD speed means certain workflows will see much faster data access and file transfers, providing noticeable benefits—even if you already have an M4 Max. M5 Max MacBook Pro: Our model’s specifications This review looks at a model made for the most demanding user. It’s a nearly maxed-out model that you’ll pay top dollar for. Here are the specifications of the laptop in this review: CPU: M5 Max with an 18-core CPU (6 super cores, 12 performance cores); 16-core Neural Engine GPU: 40 cores Memory: 128GB unified memory Storage: 4TB SSD Display: 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR; 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch; 1000 nits sustained XDR brightness, 1600 nits peak (HDR content only); 1000 nits SDR brightness; 1 billion colors; P3 color gamut; True Tone; Nano-texture glass Ports: 3 Thunderbolt 5/USB-C; MagSafe 3; SDXC Card slot; HDMI; 3.5mm audio Networking: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); Bluetooth 6; Thread Input devices: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID; Magic Trackpad Weight: 4.7 pounds (2.15 kg) Dimensions: 0.66 x 14.01 x 9.22 inches (1.68 x 35.57 x 24.81 cm) Price (as tested): $6,149/£6,149 The MacBook Pro is available in Space Black (pictured) and Silver.Foundry M5 Max MacBook Pro: Performance The chip upgrade is the focus of this MacBook Pro release cycle. The base M5 MacBook Pro made its debut months ago, which gave us an idea of what to expect with the higher-level chips. Overall, it’s an incremental performance update, so the results reflect that. Geekbench 607:59 pmiOS 26.4’s new setting lets you disable another Liquid Glass effect
iOS 26.4 beta 4 arrived today, and with it a new ’Reduce Bright Effects’ setting that lets you disable various flashing elements common in Liquid Glass. more…07:57 pmmacOS 26.4 beta 4 lets everyone use the colorful MacBook Neo wallpapers
Wallpapers created for the all-new MacBook Neo have now been made available to all macOS Tahoe users, as of macOS 26.4 beta 4.MacBook Neo wallpapers are now available for all Macs, as of macOS 26.4 beta 4.On March 4, Apple announced the MacBook Neo, a colorful budget-oriented laptop, powered by an iPhone chip. The low-end Mac is available in four bright color options — Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver, each with a matching wallpaper.The MacBook Neo ships with a special build of macOS 26.3, AppleInsider as predicted. All other Macs will need macOS 26.4 beta 4 to get the wallpapers made for the machine. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:51 pmApple's smart home hub delayed again because mondernizing Siri is hard
Apple's smart home hub was going to arrive in the spring, but the continued wait for the updated Siri has forced another delay to the end of 2026.An artist's rendition of the Home Hub - Image Credit: AppleInsiderOn March 5, a leaker claimed that Apple's smart home device, which we refer to as Home Hub, was doing to launch in late 2026. A new report on Monday has corroborated that rumor, pushing back the plan to update Apple Home to later in the year.In Monday's post to Bloomberg, Mark Gurman is informed by people with knowledge of the matter that there's a delay affecting the smart home display. That delay is caused by Siri. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:45 pmAdd more ports to the MacBook Neo with these docking stations
The MacBook Neo keeps things simple with just a couple of ports, which means most desk setups will need a USB-C dock. Here are some of the best MacBook Neo docking stations to expand ports, connect external displays, and power your laptop from a single cable.MacBook Neo portsApple's budget-focused notebook is built around portability and minimalism, but that approach limits how many accessories you can connect at once. Add a monitor, external storage, or wired networking, and the available ports disappear fast.A USB-C docking station is a great solution for turning a single connection into a full workstation hub. You can choose from compact travel docks to full desktop stations that offer multiple display outputs, extra USB ports, Ethernet, and charging support. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums07:10 pmiPadOS 26.4 adds convenient new feature for iPad power users
iPadOS 26 introduced a brand new windowing system for apps, and iPadOS 26.4 adds a key enhancement that multi-window power users should appreciate. more…07:04 pmApple reportedly targeting smart home display release around iOS 27
Apple has been developing a smart home display for years, but the product relies the promised Siri upgrade to ship first. A new report corroborates a recent leak that claims Apple is targeting a smart home display release around iOS 27. more…06:57 pmMagSafe Monday: LISEN Qi2 3-in-1 is the “one ring” of desk chargers
I like a simple desk setup. The LISEN Qi2 3-in-1 charging station might be the one charger to rule them all if you feel the same. With Qi2 standard support for up to 15-watt fast charging and an Apple-inspired design, it is a perfect companion for anyone all in on MagSafe charging. This is what makes it a great purchase and how it fits nicely with the existing Apple setup. more…06:35 pmBigfoot, Orca, a Trombone, and five more new emoji are here with iOS 26.4 beta 4
The fourth developer beta of iOS 26.4 delivers eight new emoji characters, including a treasure chest, a distorted face, and more. Here's what's new.iOS 26.4 beta 4 offers several new emoji characters.On Monday, a week after the release of iOS 26.4 developer beta 3, Apple unveiled the fourth developer-focused beta of iOS 26.4.Among other changes, the beta iOS update introduces a new set of fun emoji characters, first previewed in July 2025 with Unicode 17. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:33 pmWoz reflects on Apple’s journey from garage to global giant at 50
As Apple approaches its 50th anniversary on April 1, 2026, co-founder Steve Wozniak has offered a characteristically humble and insightful… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:05 pmmacOS 26.4 adds MacBook Neo wallpapers for everyone
You don’t have to buy a MacBook Neo to run those cool new Apple wallpapers. macOS 26.4 adds the marketing wallpapers first introduced with Apple’s new $599 laptop. more…06:02 pmThe iPad deals keep coming: Now you can get a 5G iPad Air for $699
Macworld There’s a new iPad Air around, but the upgrade isn’t all that worth it, especially since you can get the M3 version on sale. The 11-inch iPad Air M3 is now down to $699, a savings of $150 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. It might have Apple’s older M3 chip, but this iPad Air still delivers just the right level of performance. In our review, we gave the tablet a 4-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, finding that it has a great display, fantastic battery life, and an excellent build. The M3 is more than enough for creative projects, demanding tasks, and all the games you’ll want to waste time on. The iPad Air hasn’t changed much in several generations, but that doesn’t mean it’s not great. It’s got a gorgeous 11-inch Liquid Retina display that is brilliant in any lighting situation and provides an expansive canvas for streaming content, drawing, or playing. The 512GB of storage gives you more than enough space for all the apps you’ll want to install, and the included 5G modem will keep you covered anywhere you go. Grab the iPad Air M3 for its best price yet before this deal vanishes into thin air. Buy now at Amazon05:53 pmUnite Pro 1.0
Complete rewrite of the site-specific browser that turns websites into full-featured apps. ($39.99 new, free update, 33.9 MB, macOS 15+)05:46 pm‘Refreshed’ colors reportedly coming to the iMac this year
Macworld Apple unveiled a flurry of new products last week sporting a few new colors, including a pink iPhone 17e and a citrus-flavored MacBook Neo. Those hoping to see a colorful new Mac desktop, however, will have to wait until later in the year. But it looks like iMac fans are in for a treat. “The 2026 Mac lineup is taking shape,” writes Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter. “Up next are upgraded Mac Studios (I expect these around the middle of the year), and then iMacs and Mac minis. I am told the pending iMac update will include a refreshed color palette.” This isn’t a trivial matter, given that color has been a major part of the 24-inch iMac’s appeal since it first launched in 2021. The original M1 model came in far more, and far more vibrant, finishes than was customary for Macs of its era, or indeed any desktop computers: blue, green, pink, silver, yellow, orange, and purple. It was a hit, and our review described it as a “beautiful rainbow” and praised it for evoking the whimsy of the G3. These seven options have remained the same, at least in name, ever since. They stayed exactly the same when the device was updated with the M3 chip in 2023, and in 2024 they were merely tweaked: green got a bit lighter, pink got a bit pinker, yellow got a lot paler, and so on. It’s probably fair to say that the colors no longer feel quite as bold as they did five years ago. Gurman’s claim is the briefest of throwaway comments in a newsletter that mostly focuses on other areas of Apple’s product roadmap, and offers little further detail. Indeed, it’s possible that we will get only the same “refresh” we got in 2024: the same colors, interpreted slightly differently. Imagine an iMac in this color.Michael Simon/Foundry Following the seemingly successful launch of the MacBook Neo, however, there’s reason to hope for more. Apple has really leaned into the Neo’s color palette, which offers fewer options than the iMac but is arguably braver–and more modern–in its choices. Several of these colors have been celebrated in a series of bizarre videos from Apple’s official TikTok channel. So could we see the iMac in the MacBook Neo’s characterful, if divisive, yellow-green Citrus finish? Perhaps… although we’d imagine that customers are less prone to take aesthetic risks with a device which costs $1,299 than they would with one which costs $599. Either way, we should find out later this year.