03-07-26 -

2022 Apple Studio Display vs 2026 Apple Studio Display: A lackluster upgrade
The new 2026 Apple Studio Display is here, boasting minor upgrades over the previous generation that leave existing owners with little reason to upgrade.2022 Studio Display vs 2026 Studio Display: Minor upgrades make for a difficult recommendation...

03-06-26 -

Apple thinks it can lure in the 'Apple curious' for $599
Apple has made it pretty clear that it wants to siphon off Android and Windows users, and it's doing it by adopting an aggressive, "budget-friendlier" model across nearly its entire ecosystem.Apple is using $599 devices to grow its ecosy...

03-06-26 -

AirPods Pro 3 long-term review: Apple's latest earbuds are great with one ast...
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 revie...

03-06-26 -

MacBook 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...

03-06-26 -

Save 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 ...

03-06-26 -

M5 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, integr...

03-06-26 -

New iPads mean new accessories & ESR has productivity-boosting options
The iPad Air has been upgraded with the M4, so pair it or Apple's other tablets with accessories that enhance your workflows. ESR's magnetic keyboard cases are a great place to start.ESR has accessories ready for your new iPad. Image source: ESRES...

03-06-26 -

MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, iPhone 17e and more, on the AppleInsider Pod...
Apple released a slew of new devices this week, including the stellar MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, plus the very good Studio Display XDR, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.MacBook Neo was the most exciting of Apple's launchesIt wasn't a full week of ...

03-06-26 -

Sydney Opera House to be lit up by art created on iPad
Apple and the Sydney Opera House are collaborating on a series of creativity projects for young people, including the chance to have iPad-created art projected on the famous building.How the new artwork will look when projected onto the Sydney Ope...

03-06-26 -

MacBook Neo starts seeing shipping delays
Most of the 512GB configurations of the MacBook Neo are now back-ordered between one and two weeks, although both silver models remain available for March 11, 2026.The Citrus MacBook Neo is now on backorderThe only conclusion you can truly draw fr...

03-06-26 -

Inside Control Center on macOS Tahoe
Apps you don't want can clog up your Mac menubar, while ones you do can't be added. Here's how and why to use Control Center to make that menubar work for you, the way you want.If only Apple would let you have two rows of menubar app icons you don...

03-06-26 -

Forget 512GB RAM -- Apple has dropped the Mac Studio's $4,000 upgrade
Without warning, Apple has stopped selling the Mac Studio with its previous maximum configuration of 512GB RAM, perhaps because of worldwide shortages.The current Mac StudioOne day ago, you could have spent $14,099 on a maxed-out Mac Studio. That ...

03-05-26 -

Apple'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 AppleIn...

03-05-26 -

MacBook Neo benchmark results are predictably close to iPhone 16 Pro, M1 comp...
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 shoul...

03-05-26 -

M5 Max MacBook Pro benchmarks beat M3 Ultra Mac Studio
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 o...

03-05-26 -

By 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 ...

03-05-26 -

Tim Cook isn't on the MacBook Neo talk-show circuit, but John Ternus is
Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo is aimed at bringing the Mac to more buyers — but Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't the one out talking about it yet.MacBook NeoTernus discussed Apple's strategy in an interview published March 5, one day after Apple announce...

03-05-26 -

Lowest price ever: M4 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD plunges to $1,099
Amazon is making room for M5 MacBook Air inventory by clearing out M4 models, with the 13-inch laptop with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage now $300 off.Save $300 on select MacBook Air laptops - Image credit: AppleWith a $100 price increase on the...

03-05-26 -

These boring $599 Windows laptops are the MacBook Neo's competition
Apple's new MacBook Neo is its cheapest laptop yet at just $599, and it's a much more interesting proposition than these plasticky Windows laptops.Apple's MacBook Neo is a colorful bundle of joyRumors of Apple's entry into the affordable laptop ma...

03-05-26 -

'Twisted Yoga' docuseries coming to Apple TV uncovers the disturbing side of ...
Apple TV is expanding into true crime with "Twisted Yoga", a docuseries exposing a sex trafficking ring hidden inside tantric yoga schools.'Twisted Yoga' premieres on March 13, 2026When you think of Apple TV, you probably don't immediate...

03-05-26 -

Grading Apple's release week - MacBook Pro, Air, Neo, and more!
Apple's week of launches has seen it update its iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and displays, but only some updates are stand-outs while the rest are trivial.Apple's physical multi-color logo, in New York City on March 4, 2026It's true that Apple has an...

03-04-26 -

Feds call Anthropic supply-chain risk, tech companies aren't happy about it
A group that includes Apple, Google, and others has sent a letter to the US Department of Defense concerning Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation, clearly concerned about how that might affect future tech contracts.The tech industry could be ...

03-04-26 -

BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 review: ideal desk lighting for nearly any situation
BenQ is back with the ScreenBar Halo 2 to light up your workspace with not just one but two highly customizable light sources.BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 I got my first BenQ ScreenBar all the way back in February of 2020. While I thought it was somewhat...

03-04-26 -

MacBook Neo name chosen to reflect its 'fun, friendly, and fresh' look
An interview reveals Apple's approach with MacBook Neo was a complete rethink of a budget-friendly laptop, not simply rehashing old tech at a lower price.The MacBook Neo is a new budget-friendly productThe MacBook Neo is a brand new category in th...

03-04-26 -

AI content in Apple Music can now be labeled, if distributors so choose
AI-generated content in the Apple Music app can now be more easily spotted, but only if record labels and distributors actually label it as such.Apple Music now has optional AI-disclosure tags for distributors and record labels.Apple continues to ...

03-04-26 -

MacBook Neo vs M5 MacBook Air: Budget notebooks compared
The MacBook Neo is Apple's new lowest-cost MacBook, taking the role from the MacBook Air. Here's where the differences are looking at the spec sheets of the the two least-expensive MacBook lines.MacBook Neo [left], M5 MacBook Air [right]Early Marc...

03-04-26 -

Apple updates iOS, macOS Tahoe to 26.3.1 to support new Studio Displays
Right after concluding its week of product launches, Apple has rolled out iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.1 updates, adding support for its updated Studio Display and the new Studio Display XDR.Apple's two new Studio Displays — image c...

03-04-26 -

How to use more than one external monitor on MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo supports only one external display, and doesn't have Thunderbolt, but you can still get more ports and more monitors from a dock. Here are some of our favorites.DisplayLink docks for MacBook NeoUsers can add more displays using Dis...

03-04-26 -

Budget speed: How fast will the low-cost MacBook Neo really be?
Apple's budget-focused MacBook Neo borrows the A18 Pro chip from an iPhone 16 Pro. Here's how the chip compares against other Apple Silicon Macs, and why it's actually a pretty smart thing for Apple to do.MacBook Neo has an A18 Pro chip borrowed f...

03-04-26 -

The MacBook Neo is (probably) not for you, but that doesn't make it a failure
With the MacBook Neo, Apple has created a brand new MacBook not aimed at its usual fanbase, and is instead gunning for iPhone owners who haven't yet made the leap to Mac.The MacBook Neo name has some implicationsOn Wednesday, Apple announced the M...

03-04-26 -

MacBook Neo has compromises, but not all of them will matter to you
Until now, the MacBook Air was the lowest-cost MacBook, and the new MacBook Neo is only cheaper because it drops certain features. Here's what you have to give up, large and small, and whether it's worth it.The new MacBook Neo is fractionally smal...

03-04-26 -

MacBook Neo external display support is remarkably similar to iPhone & M1
Apple's new MacBook Neo can connect to an external monitor, but its native display support shows exactly where Apple positions the machine in its Mac lineup.The MacBook NeoThe new notebook can handle one external display with up to 4K resolution a...

03-04-26 -

How and why MacBook Neo will excel for most everyday tasks
The new MacBook Neo won't come close to competing with the MacBook Air or especially MacBook Pro for video editing and gaming, but it will for the browsing, writing, and music that most users need.MacBook Neo will suit the majority of users — im...

03-04-26 -

MacBook Neo is Apple's new $599 entry-level notebook
Following years of rumors, Apple has finally rolled out the new entry-level MacBook Neo. It's $599.The NYC Apple Event announcing the MacBook NeoThe MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are premium notebooks on the market, with Apple avoiding the more budg...

03-04-26 -

Preorders begin for MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e and more
Apple is currently hosting an international Apple Experience for the launch of the MacBook Neo, but preorders have started for the hardware and accessories already announced this week.Apple has taken its store down ahead of pre-orders — image cr...

03-04-26 -

M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro vs M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro compared
Apple's new top-tier portable is the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max. Here's what has changed from its predecessor, the M4 Max edition.M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro [left], M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro [right]Apple has finally continued to roll out its...

03-04-26 -

Apple's launch week also includes new Hermes Apple Watch bands
In the name of fashion, if you want to spend as much on your Apple Watch band as the device itself, Apple has now added three more Hermes bands to its store.New Hermes Apple Watch bands now available — image credit: AppleAfter introducing new He...

03-03-26 -

What may be a FBI or CIA iPhone hacking toolset is spreading via black market
If your iPhone is running an outdated version of iOS, you may have 23 vulnerabilities that can be exploited by highly sophisticated toolkit being sold to bad actors.Update to iOS 26 to avoid a sophisticated hacking toolkitIt is well known that law...

03-03-26 -

CPU benchmarks for M4 iPad Air show comparable scores to M4 iPad Pro
The iPad Air with M4 isn't going to have identical performance to the iPad Pro, and Geekbench scores have confirmed how that shows up in the spec sheet.iPad Air is updated with M4Once Apple finally announces a product to the public, it tends to st...

03-03-26 -

Apple outlines game dev strategy with three GDC sessions
Apple set to show at GDC 2026 with a coordinated push across hardware, flagship game ports, and App Store strategy.Apple to host three sessions at GDC 2026 | Image credits: GDC Festival of Games, AppleGDC Festival of Gaming, formerly Game Develope...

03-03-26 -

Studio Display XDR doesn't work on Intel Macs at all, big limitations on earl...
The new Studio Display XDR has its limitations, as it won't work at 120Hz with some Macs, and it won't run on Intel Macs at all. Here's what the limits are.Beware of using Apple's new monitors on older Macs - Image Credit: AppleApple's Tuesday lau...

03-03-26 -

Shareholder lobs lawsuit at Apple execs, claims they engaged in anticompetiti...
Apple's leadership is now being accused of knowingly steering the company through years of antitrust risk to maintain App Store dominance.Apple executives sued in shareholder derivative suitIn late February, one of Apple's shareholders filed a der...

03-03-26 -

One day late, macOS Tahoe 26.4 finally gets its third developer beta
Following behind the rest of the developer beta releases, macOS Tahoe 26.4 has caught up with the distribution of its third build for testing.macOS Tahoe 26 - Image Credit: AppleOn Monday, Apple started its third round of developer betas for its o...

03-03-26 -

BenQ has a new monitor that gives the Studio Display a run for its money
BenQ just launched a 27-inch 5K monitor aimed directly at Mac creators who want crisp macOS scaling and P3 color accuracy without paying Apple's price for the new Studio Display.Apple's new Studio DisplayThe $999.99 BenQ MA270S display is about $6...

03-03-26 -

What you get from a maxed-out MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or Mac mini
Forget the "starts from" prices, here's what you could spend on Macs from the Mac mini to the new MacBook Pro — and what you get for your money.A Mac mini on an MacBook Air's screen, and both on a MacBook Pro's displayWith the launch o...

03-03-26 -

M5 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M5 14-inch MacBook Pro: Compared
Apple's new M5 Pro and M5 Max Apple Silicon chips means there's more choice in the 14-inch MacBook Pro range. Here's how the specs of the three models compare.M5 Pro MacBook Pro [left], M5 MacBook Pro [right]When Apple updated its Apple Silicon li...

03-03-26 -

M5 MacBook Pro drops 512GB, gets $100 hike and 1TB storage
In parallel with Tuesday's MacBook Pro launch with M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, Apple culled the 512GB storage option from the M5 14-inch MacBook Pro, raised the price by $100, and is now supplying 1TB of storage.M5 MacBook Pro is more expensive,...

03-03-26 -

Satechi's Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock is exactly the same size as a Mac mini
Satechi's new CubeDock packs a full Thunderbolt 5 hub, 140W charging, and optional NVMe storage into a chassis machined the same way as a Mac mini, designed to live right under your displays.Satechi's new Mac Studio-shaped dock, the CubeDock, is d...

03-03-26 -

M5 MacBook Pro maxxed out will cost you $7349, but could have been a lot worse
Apple's updated M5 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro can cost you as much as $7,349. Fortunately, unified memory upgrade tier prices are the same as last year, even as RAM prices skyrocket.MacBook ProThe 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip can be conf...

03-03-26 -

Farewell Pro Display XDR -- we barely afforded you
The new Studio Display XDR has killed off the Pro Display XDR, and at $5000 was out of most Mac users' reach. Even after seven years without an update, it offered features its replacement does not.Apple's Pro Display XDR in 2019When the Pro Displa...