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- 03:20 amApple's long-awaited HomeHub rumored to launch in fall 2026
The mystical, shareable tablet device that will act as the central control unit of your Apple Home could finally arrive in late 2026 if a leaker with a limited history is right.Apple HomeHub could launch in the fallIf you've been following AppleInsider long enough, you might have heard of Apple EVT/DVT collector Kosutami. They're a great social media follow for pictures of products that have never seen the light of day, but occasionally, they share a possible leak.On Thursday, Kosutami shared that the "HomePad" was coming in fall. They're a little more old school in their leaking, providing only a cryptic message. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:06 amMoment Everything Backpack 28L review: A laptop backpack built for photographers
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Modular for photographers Well-designed compartments Good carrying characteristics Cons High price of camera inserts No optional waist belt Our Verdict The Everything Backpack 28L is a practical, versatile and well-designed all-rounder backpack for travel, photography and everyday use. Price when reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$199 Best Prices Today: Moment Everything Backpack – 28L Retailer Price $199 View Deal Moment $199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The design of the Moment Everything Backpack is characterised by clear lines. Here, form follows function. This is reflected in easy access, because—and this is what makes it special—the Everything Backpack is a modular rucksack that is especially useful for photographers. Expandable Modular means that the Everything Backpack is not only suitable as a travel backpack for transporting your baggage, but also as a laptop or camera backpack—and, of course, in combination. This versatility is made possible by the optional camera inserts. But first, let’s cover the basics: there are two ways to access the spacious main compartment. The first is via a zip that runs around three sides, allowing the back to be opened completely. This is particularly handy when packing clothes. With a volume of 28 litess, the rucksack offers enough space for two to three days’ worth of luggage. The camera inserts can be accessed in the same way. I’ll go into more detail on that later. Another option is via the front of the rucksack with a zip running along two and a half sides. This is perfect for use as a laptop rucksack for study and work. Three large mesh compartments with zips can store all kinds of accessories up to book size. But that’s not all: there is a large outer pocket with another large compartment, all with zips, hidden across almost the entire front. There is also a key holder. The compartment for the laptop is housed separately by another zip on the back. This also opens wide and provides access to extra compartments for a 16-inch MacBook, a 13-inch iPad Pro and magazines. Additional mesh compartments are large enough for a power supply and cables, as well as pens or the Apple Pencil. On the right-hand side, there is also space for a water bottle or tripod, which is slightly flexible in size thanks to an elastic band. The last compartment for passports and valuables is hidden at the back with RFID protection, keeping it well protected from thieves. In addition to the handle on the top, another handle on the side and the sturdy, well-padded carrying straps are important for transport. A chest strap is also a must, as is a strap for secure attachment to a trolley handle. There is no waist strap. The back is well padded and has a recess along the spine for moisture regulation. As a camera rucksack In addition to various pouches for cosmetics or technology, there are also two camera inserts with volumes of four and eight litres respectively. The large camera insert offers space for a mirrorless system camera with three lenses, measuring 275 × 285 × 125mm. The small camera insert, measuring 290 × 157 × 114mm, is large enough for a mirrorless system camera with a larger lens or a DJI Mini 3 drone or an Insta360 X5 or Ace Pro—each with plenty of accessories. There are mounting points for the camera inserts so that they are securely fixed in place. Only one of the two camera inserts can be securely positioned at a time. Important for photographers: the camera can also be accessed from the side, so you don’t have to open the Everything Backpack completely to get to the camera. Price The modular Everything Backpack 28L is available in black, grey, olive and blue for $199 or £170. Check out our favorite best MacBook backpacks for an even wider choice. Should you buy the Moment Everything Backpack? At first glance, the Everything Backpack looks like a simple rucksack, but its true potential becomes apparent when you look inside. The generous volume is extremely useful, not least thanks to the easy access, which is possible in two ways. Even when fully loaded, the rucksack could still be carried comfortably over a longer distance after shopping at the supermarket. A waist strap would have been desirable, but its absence is not a major issue. The high modularity of the Everything Backpack is particularly impressive. It can be converted into a camera backpack in just a few simple steps, while still offering enough space for clothes when travelling. Moment has not neglected the basics either: the compartments are in the right places and are sensibly sized. This turns a backpack that appears unremarkable at first glance into an extremely versatile companion for travel, photography and everyday office life.02:38 amHere’s how the new M5 Max chip did on early Geekbench tests
While the new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros won’t be available until March 11, the first M5 Max benchmark has already appeared on Geekbench. Here are the results. more…01:47 amMacBook Neo benchmark results are predictably close to iPhone 16 Pro, M1 comparable
Apple announced the MacBook Neo with the A18 Pro iPhone processor, and early benchmarks reveal expected results are in line with expectations, making it an easy replacement for the M1 MacBook Air.MacBook Neo has an A18 Pro processor and that should be plenty for most usersThe MacBook Neo is a new and somewhat controversial product in Apple's lineup. It cuts out a lot of premium features associated with modern Macs to achieve the low price.One of the cost-saving features is the A18 Pro processor originally revealed for the iPhone 16 Pro. Early benchmarks first discovered by MacRumors show what are nearly identical specs to the iPhone 16 Pro but with a Mac identifier 17,5. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:26 amM5 Max Geekbench scores show impressive results, beating out M3 Ultra CPU, matching GPU | AppleInsiderM5 Max Geekbench scores show impressive results, beating out M3 Ultra CPU, matching GPU
The M5 Max is Apple's latest high-end chipset built for the MacBook Pro, and early benchmark results show it easily competes with the M3 Ultra.M5 Max MacBook Pro benchmarks show a powerful processorProduct reviewers are likely running benchmarks on the recently announced MacBook Pros, which means they've begun showing up in Geekbench. The iPad Air with M4 has already had its benchmarks revealed, and the latest ones discovered in the public database are for the M5 Max MacBook Pro.A post by Reddit user One_TrackMinded in the r/macbookpro subreddit revealed the results for Mac 17,7. It seems these results could be for a 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:22 amMacworld Podcast: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Pro and M5 Max, and more new Apple products | MacworldMacworld Podcast: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Pro and M5 Max, and more new Apple products
Macworld Are you experienced? This past week, Apple released the new iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Pro, new MacBooks, and more, and held its Apple Experience event. We’re covering it all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 973 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 973 on YouTube Listen to episode 973 on Apple PodcastsThursday March 0511:00 pmMac Studio 512GB RAM Option Disappears Amid Global DRAM Shortage
Apple has removed the 512GB RAM configuration for the Mac Studio, leaving 256GB as the new maximum. The remaining 256GB upgrade has also increased in price and now faces longer shipping delays as demand grows "due to consumers seeking machines suitable for running local AI agents," reports MacRumors. From the report: The Mac Studio starts with 36GB RAM, but there were upgrades ranging from 48GB to 512GB, with the higher tier upgrades limited to the M3 Ultra chip. Now there are options ranging from 48GB to 256GB, with wait times into May for the 256GB upgrade. Apple has also raised the price for the 256GB RAM upgrade option. It used to cost $1,600 to go from 96GB to 256GB on the high-end M3 Ultra machine, but now it costs $2,000. 512GB was $4,000 when it was available. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:32 pmApple TV debuts imaginative trailer for ‘Wonder Pets: In The City’ season two
Apple TV has unveiled the season two trailer for the charming musical preschool hit, “Wonder Pets: In The City.” Izzy the Guinea Pig… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:43 pmFirst MacBook Neo pre-order configuration slips to after release date
Apple unveiled the all-new MacBook Neo on Wednesday, and one configuration has already sold out for day one deliveries. more…09:40 pmApple just made it easier for people to become customers
Apple bucked the industry trend of rising hardware prices this week by launching several affordable new products, catching Wall Street… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:21 pmiOS 26 gave Apple’s Calendar app a convenient new advantage
iOS 26 is a big update for many system apps, such as Wallet, Messages, and Music. One popular app—Apple Calendar—is mostly light on changes, but it did gain one unique new advantage: event creation via screenshots. more…08:42 pmApple TV has one of its biggest hit series returning soon, trailer here
Your Friends & Neighbors premiered last spring and quickly became one of Apple TV’s biggest hits, and soon the Jon Hamm series will return for season 2. Here’s the new trailer. more…08:31 pmApple reportedly geoblocking downloads and updates of ByteDance-owned apps in the US
According to Wired, Apple is blocking US users from downloading or updating several ByteDance-owned apps, even when they have a valid Chinese App Store account. Here are the details. more…08:13 pmWhy Apple named its new budget-friendly laptop ‘MacBook Neo’
Apple Director of Mac Product Marketing Colleen Novielli explained the unconventional "Neo" naming choice, emphasizing its… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:12 pmApple no longer offers M3 Ultra Mac Studio with original highest RAM configuration
A year ago today, Apple unveiled the M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio desktop computer. In addition to Thunderbolt 5 and SSD storage configurable to 16TB, Apple advertised the Mac Studio as featuring up to 512GB of unified memory. As of this week, the highest RAM upgrade option is no longer available. more…07:58 pmApple releases second version of iOS 26.4 beta 3 for iPhone
Apple has released a second version of iOS 26.4 beta 3 for developers. The update comes three days after the first version. It’s unclear what the new build address, but it’s available as an over-the-air update now. more…07:41 pmHalide makers just made Kino the ultimate iPhone 17 Pro video app
Kino, the pro video capture app for iOS, just received an update that makes it the ultimate filmmaking app for iPhone 17 Pro. more…07:05 pm‘iPhone Duo’ is my new top pick for foldable iPhone name
Apple is releasing its first foldable iPhone this fall, commonly referred to as ‘iPhone Fold.’ Here’s why I think its name might be ‘iPhone Duo.’ more…06:54 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 5, 2026 – The all-new MacBook Neo
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work. Sign up for the giveaway here. more…06:44 pmBy any other name: A18 Pro is just as good a Mac chip as M4 for most
People are losing their minds over Apple's decision to put an iPhone chip in the MacBook Neo. All it shows is that they really don't understand the engineering of Apple Silicon.Apple's A18 Pro is more than an iPhone chipAfter years of rumors, the budget MacBook was revived on March 4, 2026. The MacBook Neo is its name, and people are already losing their minds over one key cost-cutting decision.The MacBook Neo has the A18 Pro at its heart, the same chip that powered the iPhone 16 Pro. It's something that had been rumored, yet still seems to have blindsided some of those looking to create a fuss on social media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums