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- 03:14 pmM5 Pro and M5 Max ‘super cores’ supercharge new Macs
New M5 Pro and M5 Max chips powering the latest MacBook Pro models bring Apple's new Fusion Architecture with super cores for more power. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:07 pmMacBook Neo could be name for low-cost model powered by iPhone chip
Apple is expected to announce an all-new, low-cost MacBook as soon as tomorrow, and MacBook Neo may be the official product name. more…03:03 pmHow M5 Pro and M5 Max push MacBook Pro into high-bandwidth AI era
On Tuesday, Apple introduced M5 Pro and M5 Max, debuting a dual-die Fusion Architecture that pushes Apple Silicon further into AI-heavy professional workflows on the latest MacBook Pro. Here's how.Apple's new M5-series chipsThe new chips combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies into a single system on a chip, expanding CPU performance, GPU compute, and unified memory bandwidth. Preorders begin March 4, with availability starting March 11.Apple describes the shift as more than a routine core bump, framing it as a structural change in how MacBook Pro-class silicon scales. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:00 pmThe M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros are a bigger upgrade than we thought
Macworld Apple on Tuesday announced new MacBook Pro models that feature the M5 Pro and M5 Max, high-end chips that replace the M4 Pro and M4 Max. The M5 Pro and M5 Max offer significantly boosted performance over the base M5 chip in the 14-inch MacBook Pro that was released in October, along with a few surprises. The M5 Pro and M5 Max are a departure from the previous M-series Pro and Max chips in that they feature the new Fusion Architecture that “brings together two third-generation 3nm dies with high bandwidth and low latency using advanced packaging,” according to Apple’s announcement. These new chips have separate CPU and GPU dies, which allows for more flexibility in core configurations. The new chips feature a CPU with what Apple calls “super cores” and “performance cores,” replacing the previous M-series chips’ performance cores and efficiency cores. The super cores offer the “highest-performance core design with the world’s fastest single-threaded performance, driven in part by increased front-end bandwidth, a new cache hierarchy, and enhanced branch prediction.” The performance cores are “optimized to deliver greater power-efficient, multithreaded performance for pro workloads.” Apple has also applied the new naming scheme to the CPU cores in the base M5 chip, though it’s not clear if these new names reflect new chip technology going forward. The M5 Pro and Max offer 2.5 times the multi-threaded performance of the M1 Pro and Max, while the M5 Max’s multithreaded performance is 15 percent faster than the M4 Max. The GPUs feature an enhanced shader core with second-generation dynamic caching and hardware-accelerated mesh shading, which Apple states is 20 percent faster than the M4 Pro. It also features a third-generation ray-tracing engine that is up to 35 percent faster than M4 Pro. Apple also claims that the M5 Max GPU is 20 percent faster than the M4 Max. The M5 Pro starts with a 15-core CPU (5 super cores, 10 performance cores) paired with a 16-core GPU, and is also available with an 18-core CPU (6 super cores, 12 performance cores) and a 20-core GPU. The M5 Max starts with an 18-core CPU (6 super cores, 12 performance cores) and a 32-core GPU. It can be upgraded to a 40-core GPU. Apple states that the new chips offer Memory Integrity Enforcement, “an industry-first, always-on memory safety protection that does not compromise device performance.” The M5 Pro and M5 Max are available in both the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Below are the key laptop specifications: M5 ProM5 MaxCPU cores (base)15 (5 super cores, 10 performance cores)18 (6 super cores, 12 performance cores)GPU cores (base)1632Unified memory (base)24GB32GBMemory bandwidth307Gbps460GBpsNeural Engine16-core 16-coreStorage capacities (base) 1TB 2TB The design of the laptops remains unchanged and is still available in two colors, Space Black and Silver. The laptops have three Thunderbolt 5/USB-C ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC Card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a MagSafe 3 port for charging. Both models feature Liquid Retina XDR displays with an XDR brightness of 1000 nits sustained 1600 nits peak (HDR content only), and SDR brightness of 1000 nits. The displays support True Tone, ProMotion, and the P3 color gamut, and a Nano-texture glass option is available. For battery life, the specifications given are the same as with the M4 Pro and Max. Apple states the following: M5 Pro14-inch model: 14 hours wireless web 16-inch model: 17 hours wireless web M5 Max14-inch model: 13 hours wireless web 16-inch model: 14 hours wireless web Starting prices for the laptops are a little higher than before, though the starting storage is higher. The 14-inch models start at 1TB of storage, while the 16-inch models start at 2TB of storage: 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro: $2,199 14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro: $3,599 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro: $2,699 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro: $3,899 The new laptops will be available for preorder on Wednesday, March 4, and go on sale on Wednesday, March 11.02:58 pmmacOS and iPadOS 26.3.1 software releases coming before new iOS 26.4 iPhone update
Apple confirms on its website that both iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 software releases are coming before the new iOS 26.4 iPhone update is released. This likely means that iOS 26.3.1 for iPhone is also confirmed. more…02:57 pmApple launches the insanely fast M5 MacBook Air
Apple today announced the new MacBook Air with M5, bringing exceptional performance and expanded AI capabilities to the world’s… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:56 pmWith the latest chips, the MacBook Pro now maxes out at $7,349
Head on over to the just updated Apple website and the company will tell you that the MacBook Pro starts at $1,699. That is indeed the case for the original M5 version with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. However, pricing immediately jumps to well over $2,000 once you select one of the new chips, and the machine now maxes out at $7,349 … more…02:49 pmNew M5 MacBook Air gets double the storage, Wi-Fi 7, and a higher price
For $100 more at the low-end, Apple's most popular laptop, the MacBook Air, just got a spec bump to M5, double the starting storage and upgraded wireless connectivity.M5 Macbook Air The New MacBook Air comes in two sizes, either 13.6 inches or 15.3 inches. It boasts a Liquid Retina display, 500 nits of brightness, and support for 1 billion colors.The biggest update, of course, is the M5 chip. The MacBook Air features a 10-core CPU and an up-to-10-core GPU, with a powerful Neural Accelerator in each core. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:48 pmNew Studio Display XDR immediately outshines the updated Studio Display
Apple has launched two new monitors in its Studio Display range. One is a minor update, while the other is better than and replaces the Pro Display XDR.Apple's two new Studio Displays — image credit: AppleApple's week of launches continues with the long-awaited update to the Studio Display, its first since the original in 2022. Alongside a new Studio Display, though, Apple has launched a Studio Display XDR which is a more substantial improvement to the range."Apple has led the industry in delivering the world's most advanced displays for pros to do their life's best work," said John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, in a statement, "and today we do that once again with the introduction of the new Studio Display family." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums02:44 pmThe M5 MacBook Air comes with a more powerful charger than previous models
Apple just upgraded the M4 MacBook Air with the more powerful M5 version, and the new and improved MacBook Air now includes a more powerful charger in the box. more…02:43 pmApple raises base price of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, but RAM upgrade costs remain unchanged | 9 to 5 MacApple raises base price of MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, but RAM upgrade costs remain unchanged
Apple just launched the new generation MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, which was an opportunity for the company to give us some insight into how the recent surges in memory, storage and other PC components are impacting its pricing. The answer is somewhere in the middle. The entry price into the Air and Pro has been bumped up, but the much-feared jump in RAM upgrade pricing did not happen. RAM costs for consumers remain the same … more…02:34 pmApple unveils blazing-fast MacBook Pro with all‑new M5 Pro and M5 Max
Apple today announced the latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max, bringing game-changing performance… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:32 pmApple discontinues the Pro Display XDR
The Pro Display XDR has officially been discontinued. Apple’s high-end external display was first introduced in 2019 alongside a new Mac Pro, but has now been replaced by the cheaper (but better in many ways) Studio Display XDR. more…02:30 pmMacBook Pro with M5 Pro and Max delivers major performance leap
Apple's newest M5 Pro and M5 Max-equipped MacBook Pros are here, promising unrivalled performance and more storage. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:30 pmNew platform makes it easy to craft perfect AI prompts
VibeFarm gives you a new way to write and revise AI prompts. A lifetime subscription to the AI prompt generator is on sale for $100. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:28 pmM5 MacBook Air ramps up speed, storage and connectivity
With M5 MacBook Air's launch, Apple's top-selling laptop gains speed, storage and improved wireless networking without any design changes. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:26 pmApple touts Fusion Architecture for M5 Pro and M5 Max chips with ‘super cores’
Apple has just announced the new, more powerful MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. In previous editions of Apple Silicon, the Pro variant was essentially just two chips, while the Max was four. But for the M5 generation, Apple has combined two dies into a single chip … more…02:25 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M502:20 pmApple debuts powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max systems on a chip
Apple today announced M5 Pro and M5 Max, the world’s most advanced chips for pro laptops, powering the new MacBook Pro. The chips are… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:14 pmMacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive, with few surprises
Apple's inexorable MacBook Pro update cycle continues with the addition of AI-centric M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, Apple's N1 chip, and a bit more.M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro preorders start March 4 - Image Credit: AppleWhen the M5 launched in October 2025, it was only added to the base 14-inch MacBook Pro, the iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro. In 2024, Apple released M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max at once, so it was a move back to the previous longer cycle.The M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive with more powerful specs and higher configuration options than the base M5. They've been included in the higher-end 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums