Apple has increased the price of the MacBook Neo from $599 to $699, a move that is as disappointing as it was inevitable amid ongoing global RAM and storage price and availability tensions.
Apple increased the price of the MacBook Neo to $699
Apple has also increased the price of a number of products, just avoiding increases on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Airpods. For now.It's the price of the poster child MacBook Neo that is perhaps most disappointing.
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Why the MacBook Neo got a price hike, and why it really shouldn't have
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Apple will skip M6 Pro, Max chips in favor of M7 AI alternatives
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Apple is rumored to skip M6 Pro and M6 Max Apple Silicon chips in favor of new, AI-first M7 chips, according to a new report.
A MacBook Pro with M6 could debut this year.Apple is expected to launch its first M6 MacBook Pro laptops later in 2026, but while there would normally be M6 Pro and M6 Max variants, these chips are rumored to not see the light of day.That's according to a Bloomberg report, which claims the entry-level M6 chip will focus on improved memory bandwidth when compared to the M5
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Amazon's $949 M5 MacBook Air deal is a steal after Apple raises prices
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Apple raised M5 MacBook Air prices, but Amazon has maintained its best Prime Day deal at $949. Beat Apple's price hikes now and save up to $450 before the sale ends.
Save up to $450 on the M5 MacBook Air after Apple raised prices - Image credit: Apple
Apple's pricing now starts at $1,299 for the 13-inch M5 model, so you'll want to race over to Amazon to snap up its $949 Prime Day special before prices change.Buy M5 MacBook Air for $949
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Back to School promotion could ease the sting of Apple's higher Mac & iPad prices
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Apple's annual Back to School promotion is expected to return around July 1, giving eligible students a timely way to offset Apple's newly announced Mac and iPad price increases.MacBook Neo
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Thursday that Apple's Back to School offering should arrive by next week. Apple hasn't announced the promotion, though the timing would align with its typical summer Back to School schedule in the United States and Canada.Apple raised prices on several Mac and iPad models on T
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Grab Amazon's $1,549 M5 MacBook Pro deal, a $450 discount after Apple's price hike
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Apple raised M5 MacBook Pro prices today, but Amazon still has the 1TB 14-inch model on sale for $1,549. Chances are the deal will sell out quickly.
Save $450 on this M5 MacBook Pro after Apple raised the MSRP. - Image credit: Apple
If you've been eyeing an M5 MacBook Pro, now is the time to jump on Amazon's Prime Day deals as Apple's price increases haven't taken effect at Amazon yet. Pick up the 14-inch model with a 10-core M5 chip for $1,549. Considering Apple raised the price of this 1TB mod
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Apple stock getting hit after price hikes, analysts mostly nonplussed
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Apple's rare mid-cycle hardware price increases pushed the stock lower on June 25, but Wall Street's early response stayed largely upbeat as analysts kept their ratings and targets unchanged.Wall Street reacts to Apple's price hikes
Apple shares fell about 4.8% in morning trading Thursday after the company announced the price increases. The announcement followed Micron's blockbuster earnings report, which reinforced Wall Street's view that AI-driven demand will keep DRAM and NAND prices elevated
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Apple just increased prices, now is the time to grab Prime Day deals from $11
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Day 3 of Prime Day 2026 is underway, and now is the time to snap up some of the lowest prices of the year before Apple's Mac and iPad price increases hit Amazon.
Grab Apple Prime Day deals now before price increases take effect - Image credit: Apple
The third day of Prime Day sees a return of popular Apple deals, with AirPods Max 2 still available at $399, but only the Midnight color remains.Get Prime Day deals
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iPhone, Apple Watch & AirPods escape Apple's latest price increases
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Apple left iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and AirTag prices unchanged even as it raised prices across much of its hardware lineup, leaving some of its most popular products untouched.AirPods 4
Customers shopping for an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, or AirTag won't pay more. Macs, iPads, HomePod mini, and Vision Pro all received price increases after Apple briefly took its online store offline and returned with updated pricing.HomePod mini now costs $129 instead of $99. The iPad Air starts at $749
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Apple confirms price hikes across Macs, iPads, and more
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The Apple Store is back online after being taken down briefly, and its return has brought with it some significant price increases across some of Apple's most popular products, including the MacBook Neo.
The Mac Studio is the worst impacted in terms of price hikes
Apple CEO Tim Cook had previously warned that Apple would be increasing the price of some products as a result of a global RAM and storage shortage. The shortage has seen prices increase across the board."We have never seen a component
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Apple Store was down, to implement price hikes
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The Apple Store is currently down, with the company saying that it is "making changes" to its online shopping site and leaving people temporarily unable to buy iPhones and more.
The Apple Store is down right now
When this article was originally published, Apple had yet to confirm why the store is down, but given the timing, it's likely to be preparation for its annual Back to School sale. The sales launch every year around this time, offering students and educators a way to save money on their A
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Apple Store is down, for one of two reasons
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The Apple Store is currently down, with the company saying that it is "making changes" to its online shopping site and leaving people temporarily unable to buy iPhones and more.
The Apple Store is down right now
Apple has yet to confirm why the store is down, but given the timing, it's likely to be preparation for its annual Back to School sale. The sales launch every year around this time, offering students and educators a way to save money on their Apple purchases.However, it's also possible t
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Kremlin demands answers over removal of apps from the App Store
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Russian officials have demanded that Apple explain why a number of apps related to the internet and technology company VK were removed from the iPhone's App Store without any kind of "warning or explanation" as to the reason.
The Kremlin wants answers after some apps were removed from the Russian App Store
The Kremlin demanded an explanation after VK sounded the alarm. The company says that Apple's removal of the apps is restricting "access to popular services used by tens of millions of people
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iPhone 18 Pro board schematics, A20 Pro data, C2 modem files stolen from Tata
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AppleInsider can exclusively confirm that logic board designs for the iPhone 18 Pro, along with A20 Pro data sheets, were among the files stolen from Tata's India facility.
iPhone 18 Pro logic board schematics were taken from Tata in a 2026 cyberattack.
On June 23, it was reported that Tata, an Apple supply chain partner, had been the target of a cyberattack in India. Tata, along with Foxconn, produces iPhone components and assembles models like the iPhone 17 Pro.More than 630GB of confidential
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Leak claims iPhone Ultra 2 is already greenlit, but maybe not iPhone Air 3
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Months ahead of the iPhone Ultra's expected fall release, a new leak claims Apple has already greenlit its replacement while keeping its powder dry on a potential iPhone Air 3.
The iPhone Ultra is just the beginning.
Apple's first foldable iPhone now looks increasingly likely to be called iPhone Ultra. But in a post to Weibo, leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple has already confirmed development of the second-gen model.However, with Apple thought to be working on an iPhone Air 2, the likelihoo
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B&H slashes Samsung M8 32-inch USB-C monitor to $299 today only
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Today only, B&H Photo is selling Samsung's 32-inch M8 4K monitor for $299.99 via a $400 in-cart coupon.
Get Samsung's M8 monitor for just $299.99 to pair with your Mac - Image credit: Samsung
Beating Amazon's Prime Day price by $85, B&H Photo has dropped the Samsung M8 display to just $299.99 during its 24-hour Deal Zone event.Save $400 on Samsung M8 monitor
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Heavys H1H headphones review: Better for rock listeners than AirPods Max, for half the price
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The Heavys H1H is a $274 over-ear headphone built specifically for rock and metal listeners, with an eight-driver design intended to recreate the feel of a live show. It is an unusual product in a crowded market, and it makes its case on a very specific promise.
Heavys H1HMost headphones are designed to be broadly neutral, or to flatter whatever genre the buyer happens to favor. The Heavys H1H takes a different approach entirely.It is built around the idea that rock and metal have specific sonic
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Google's new payment policies are a preview of what could come to Apple platforms
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Google's secretive deal after losing it's case with Epic Games has led to new Google Play policies, a lower commission, a separate billing fee, and more changes coming to the US, UK, and EU on June 30.
Google is offering external payment options and lower fees. Image source: Google
Apple's App Store commissions have been contested globally for years, yet they remain the same in most places. In the US, it's still a flat 30% for most purchases and 15% for developers in the Small Business Program o
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Best Prime Day OLED TV deals from LG, Samsung, Sony start at just $797
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Save up to $700 on OLED TVs from popular brands, including LG, Samsung, and Sony, with these Prime Day deals.
Save up to $700 with Prime Day OLED TV deals - Image credit: LG
Whether you're looking to run an OLED TV as an external display for your Mac or want to swap out your existing living room TV to stream programming, there are numerous Prime Day OLED TV deals in effect this week.Shop Prime Day TV deals
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Flash deal: Get Paramount Plus for just $0.99/mo for two months
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Sort out your summer viewing with this deal from Paramount Plus, netting you two months at just $0.99 per month. But only if you're quick.
Get Paramount Plus for just $0.99 per month for 2 months - Image credit: Paramount
The summer is upon us, and while we should all be going outside and enjoying the sunshine, it's also a great opportunity to catch up on TV. Thanks to one deal from Paramount Plus, you can do that without spending much money at all.New and eligible former subscribers can sign up
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Apple Ring would dominate the fitness market, which is why it can't exist
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The Apple Watch is reigning king among fitness trackers, but there's a big enough gap in the market for Apple to release a ring-style tracker, even though it probably won't.
A render of the rumored Apple Ring
I hate the Apple Watch. I know, I know, heresy, but I do.And I don't even hate it for a singular reason. I hate it for a multitude of reasons, which is impressive, because I've bought three in my lifetime.
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AirTag 2 hits $24 and gives shoppers one of the best Apple Prime Day deals
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Apple's second-generation AirTag has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon during Prime Day, with the single-pack falling to $24 and the four-pack reaching $89.Buy AirTags 2 at a low price
The new discounts cut $5 off the AirTag 2 single-pack and $10 off the four-pack. Both offers represent the lowest prices seen thus far for Apple's latest item tracker, giving shoppers an opportunity to save before Prime Day ends on June 26.The deals are available through Amazon and apply to Apple's recent
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Folding iPhone hinge issues may have been worked out, rumored to ship in fall
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Yet another report insists that the iPhone Fold launch will happen in September, after a rumor-monger back-and-forth about hinge issues. The iPhone rumor silly season has officially kicked off.
A render of a potential iPhone Fold design - image credit: AppleInsider
Apple is widely expected to bring out its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold, in September. In a Wednesday report about the supply chain, Apple is forging ahead with mass production in the next month.According to interviews wi
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iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold? Here's Everything the Leaks Say About Apple's 2026 Foldable
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Leaks point to a September 2026 launch, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. We're expecting a book-style design, a starting price north of $2,000 and a number of possible names, including the iPhone Fold and the iPhone Ultra.
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Learn about Apple's history with Prime Day book deals at up to 65% off
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Learn more about the history of Apple and the legacy of Steve Jobs in these biographies, which are discounted by up to 65% during Amazon's Prime Day sales.
Apple biographies are on sale at Amazon.
We at AppleInsider chiefly deal with the current state of Apple and associated news stories. But it's always good to look back at the company's history to get a more rounded view of its activities.What follows is a selection of biographies, dealing with the company's history through good times and bad,
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Developer resource Swift Package Index to stay open source after Apple acquisition
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The Swift Package Index is no longer independent as Apple has taken control, but it will remain an open source search engine for third-party code.
Swift icon - image credit: Apple
It's now a startling 12 years since Apple launched its Swift programming language for apps, and key to it from 2015 has been that it is open source. The aim was to build a community of developers, and one group that helped this was behind the Swift Package Index.The Swift Package Index gave developers one trusted locat
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New macOS security flaw could let hackers disable protection tools, researchers say
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Security firm XM Cyber found a macOS technique that can let standard user accounts disable some enterprise security tools without administrator credentials.The research focuses on trusted macOS communication channels
Researchers disclosed the findings ahead of a planned Black Hat Arsenal presentation in August, where they'll demonstrate an open-source tool called XPC Hunter. XM Cyber reported successful attacks against CrowdStrike Falcon and Kandji on macOS.The firm's reported technique isn't a
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Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, cellular) plunges to record-low $379 for Prime Day
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Amazon's Prime Day Apple Watch Series 11 deal slashes the 46mm GPS + Cellular model to a record-low $379.
Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm, Cellular) has dipped to the lowest price ever - Image credit: Apple
The $150 discount on day 2 of Prime Day reflects steeper savings compared to yesterday, with this Apple Watch Series 11 model dropping to the lowest price on record. This 46mm model offers the larger aluminum case size, along with GPS + Cellular functionality.Buy 46mm Cellular S11 for $379
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Best Apple Prime Day 2 deals slash prices to as low as $11
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Day 2 of Prime Day 2026 deepens Apple discounts, led by a new $100 markdown on every iPad mini 7 configuration, alongside record-low prices on AirPods Max 2 and the Apple Watch Series 11. Here are the deals worth buying.
Day 2 of Prime Day delivers up to 71% off Apple gear - Image credit: Apple, Amazon
The second day of Prime Day is well underway, with Apple's iPad mini getting a steeper markdown at $100 off. Plus, grab some of the year's lowest prices on dozens of products before Amazon's shopp
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Cops will soon upgrade to license plate readers that can track your iPhone and AirPods in public
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A surveillance firm with deep ties to law enforcement has developed a technology to wirelessly identify and make a database of Bluetooth devices like iPhones. This will be used to spot suspects traveling together, and may track protestors heading to marches.
SignalTrace sensors can detect Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RFID signals - image credit: Leonardo
Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) is already common worldwide, and Australian police even have a CarPlay app that identifies nearby cars. But
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Apple's iPad mini 7 lands Prime Day price drop to $399
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Day 2 of Prime Day 2026 delivers a $100 discount on Apple's handy iPad mini 7, perfect for summer travel.
Save $100 on every iPad mini 7 for Prime Day - Image credit: Apple
Pick up the $399.99 special at Amazon on day 2 of the annual Prime Day event. This new markdown reflects a $100 discount off retail on the 8.3-inch tablet.Buy iPad mini 7 for $399.99
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