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- Friday March 06
- 06:20 pmAirPods Pro 3 long-term review: Apple's latest earbuds are great with one asterisk
It's been roughly half a year since Apple released the AirPods Pro 3 to the world, and I'm revisiting them to see how they've held up after months of near-daily use.AirPods Pro 3 long-term review: Holding the newest AirPods ProIn my original review of Apple's latest earbuds, I largely praised them for improving audio quality, ANC, as well as adding new features. Now that the initial excitement has subsided, let's examine the changes that have stood out.I went from the AirPods Pro 2 to the AirPods Pro 3. This wasn't a major jump by any means, but I felt it was worth it, especially since the battery life on my years-old pair had deteriorated, and I was able to pass them down to my partner. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:10 pmFirst benchmarks confirm MacBook Neo delivers the speed we hoped for
The first MacBook Neo benchmark scores confirm that it offers all the performance needed by entry-level computer users. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:01 pmMeta smart glasses said to be sending footage of ‘bathroom visits, sex, and other intimate moments’ to human reviewers in Kenya | Mac Daily NewsMeta smart glasses said to be sending footage of ‘bathroom visits, sex, and other intimate moments’ to human reviewers in Kenya
Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses (Ray-Ban Meta) may be sending sensitive user footage to human reviewers in Nairobi, Kenya… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:53 pmSilo gets exciting update ahead of season 3’s release
Silo season 3 is expected to premiere later this year, but the show just got a big season 4 update too. more…05:35 pmMacBook Neo proves Apple can build a $599 laptop without cheapening the Mac
Apple's industrial design chief says the MacBook Neo was created to bring the Mac into a much lower price tier without sacrificing the materials and design language associated with Apple laptops.MacBook NeoApple vice president of industrial design Molly Anderson said in a rare March 6 solo interview that the MacBook Neo retains its MacBook identity despite its $599 starting price. Apple introduced the MacBook Neo on March 4 as its most affordable Mac laptop.The MacBook Neo uses the A18 Pro processor instead of the Apple Silicon M-series chips found in other Macs. Apple is targeting students and first-time Mac buyers who might otherwise choose inexpensive Windows laptops or Chromebooks. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:34 pmApple drops 512GB M3 Ultra Mac Studio option, ups 256GB memory upgrade by $400
Apple has quietly removed the 512GB RAM configuration option for the Mac Studio this week. As of yesterday, the maximum available… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:19 pmSave up to $100 on Apple's new M4 iPad Air at Amazon
Apple's brand-new M4 iPad Air is already discounted, with Amazon launching preorder deals on both 11-inch and 13-inch models for the weekend.Save up to $100 on iPad Air M4 preorders.Despite being announced mere days ago, Amazon is already issuing preorder deals on the 2026 iPad Air with M4. Save up to $100 on preorders ahead of the official March 11 release.Save up to $100 on M4 iPad Air Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:00 pmThe MacBook Neo may cannibalize more iPads than MacBook Airs
Apple finally unveiled the long-awaited entry-level MacBook, the MacBook Neo – and it was certainly worth the wait. The shiny new machine hit the most optimistic of price estimates, with a starting price of just $599. There’s little doubt that the Neo will cannibalize some sales of the MacBook Air. Although it certainly involves compromises, it will be the right choice for many. However, my suspicion is that it will actually end up cannibalizing even more iPad sales … more…04:50 pmMacBook Neo is selling out fast — these are the hottest models
The standout feature of the new MacBook Neo is its low price, but it seems a great many buyers are willing to pay extra. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:45 pmDeals: First cash deal on most affordable new M4 iPad Air, MacBook Air, Trail Loop, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: First cash deal on most affordable new M4 iPad Air, MacBook Air, Trail Loop, more
Today’s 9to5Mac Lunch Break is headlined by the first cash deal on the most affordable new M4 iPad Air (or as low as $249 with trade), as well as a chance to land the M4 MacBook Air with the same RAM/storage specs as new M5 model at $200 less. Those offers join the ongoing M5 Pro MacBook Pro and MacBook Neo pre-order deals as well as all Apple Watch Series 11 models at $100 off, the best price yet on this Blue/Bright Blue Apple Trail Loop at 35% off, and a solid deal on Apple’s latest Neon Green Ocean Band. Everything awaits below. more…04:33 pmiOS 26.4: Here are all the new features for your iPhone
iOS 26.4 is currently in beta testing with developers and public beta users. The update adds a range of new features to iPhone, including upgrades to Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Messages, and more. Here are all of the new iPhone features in iOS 26.4, plus everything else you need to know. more…04:21 pmM5 13-inch MacBook Air vs M5 14-inch MacBook Pro — compared
Apple's M5 MacBook Air and 14-inch MacBook Pro share the same core chip, but there are big differences in the display, cooling, and more. Here's how the specs compare.MacBook Air M5Both notebooks use the standard M5 chip with a 10-core CPU, integrated graphics, and Apple's unified memory architecture. The MacBook Air uses a fanless chassis with passive cooling, while the MacBook Pro uses active cooling to sustain higher performance during longer workloads.For everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and light creative work, the two machines are very similar in short bursts. Heavier tasks such as compiling code, exporting video, or rendering graphics are where MacBook Pro's thermal design begins to matter. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:13 pmM6 MacBook Pro could have four innovations new to the Mac
Apple launched the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max just this week. But rumors indicate an M6 MacBook Pro is coming this year too, with several innovations that are new to the Mac. more…03:41 pmApple's 512GB Mac Studio vanishes, a quiet acknowledgment of the RAM shortage
Announcements this week were mostly business as usual, but Apple isn't immune.03:41 pmMacBook Neo is Apple’s first product with these three unique technologies
MacBook Neo is an all-new kind of laptop for the $599 price, making it worthy of being Apple’s first-ever “Neo” product. The new computer is also Apple’s first product to use three distinct technologies. more…03:12 pmMacBook Neo shipping delays emerge for Blush and Citrus colors amid strong demand
Just two days after pre-orders opened for Apple's budget-friendly MacBook Neo, the product is seeing shipping delays for certain colors… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:12 pmApple teases Ted Lasso season 4 plot in new clip
Ted Lasso season 4 is coming this August, and Apple TV just shared a brief clip that teases the plot of the new season. more…03:10 pmWhy Apple named its new budget MacBook ‘Neo’
The name Neo surprised everyone. It turns out the reasoning behind it is just as vivid as the laptop's eye-popping color palette. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:01 pm∞ The Dalrymple Report: Wow, Apple hardware!
This show is all about the hardware Apple released this week and what a week it was. MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, Studio Display, iPad Air, and the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. A crazy week for Apple's hardware team. Follow this podcast Brought to you by: Squarespace: Check out squarespace.com/DALRYMPLE for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DALRYMPLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Show Notes: Apple accelerates U.S. manufacturing with Mac mini production Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR New Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Don't Work With Intel Macs Apple introduces iPhone 17e Side-by-side of the 16, 17, 17e Difference between 17e and 17 Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4 Apple introduces MacBook Pro with all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max With the latest chips, the MacBook Pro now maxes out at $7,349 Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5 Say hello to MacBook Neo Intro video for the MacBook Neo MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air 20+ MacBook Neo Compromises MacBook Neo Features Two Different USB-C Ports Shows and movies we're watching Vanished, MGM+ HBO Max and Paramount+ to merge Big Bang Theory, HBO02:59 pmJust get a new iPhone? Here are my favorite MagSafe accessories
Apple announced the iPhone 17e this week, and it corrects one of the biggest problems with its predecessor by adding support for MagSafe. There’s a robust ecosystem of MagSafe accessories for iPhone on the market, and these are some of my favorites. more…