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• Apple adds Steve Lemay and Molly Anderson to its leadership page

  06-03-2026 23:40 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple has updated its leadership page to reflect several recent changes to its executive team. Here’s what changed.more…
  
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• After MacBook Neo reveal, Gene Munster forecasts Apple growth of 10% YoY in June quarter

  06-03-2026 23:23 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s all-new MacBook Neo
  Longtime Apple analyst Gene Munster now forecasts the company to post June growth of 10% YoY (Street at 8%) alongside slight upside to margins.
  Gene Munster via GeneMunster.com:‎The MacBook Neo at a $599 starting price is the most meaningful product announcement of the week for two reasons. First, it should add about 1% to overall revenue. Second, it widens the top of the customer funnel. Apple has never had a Mac at this price point, and the likely target i
  
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• Apple TV has two new sci-fi series coming as spinoffs to beloved hits

  06-03-2026 22:29 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV keeps proving itself a destination for sci-fi fans, and now two of the streamer’s beloved hits have inspired spinoff series that are coming.more…
  
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• iPhone 17e Benchmarks Reveal A19 Chip Performance With a Tiny Catch

  06-03-2026 22:14
  The first benchmarks for the iPhone 17e surfaced in the Geekbench 6 database today, offering a closer look at the A19 chip's performance.
  For multi-core CPU performance, the highest score the iPhone 17e achieved so far is 9,241. As expected, this is nearly identical to the standard iPhone 17 model with the A19 chip, which has an average multi-core score of 9,249.There is one tiny catch, as the iPhone 17e has a 4-core GPU, whereas the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU. With one fewer GPU core, the iPhon
  
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• AI-powered coding platform Bitrig gets a Mac app for building iPhone apps

  06-03-2026 22:01 via 9to5mac.com
  Built by a group of ex-Apple employees who co-created SwiftUI, Bitrig now lets you build iPhone apps right from your Mac through prompts. Here are the details.more…
  
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• MacBook Neo is great news for high-end Mac users, here’s why

  06-03-2026 21:26 via 9to5mac.com
  MacBook Neo is an exciting addition to Apple’s product lineup, and even though the product isn’t meant for high-end Mac users, it should still prove good news for future models of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.more…
  
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• Apple blocks U.S. users from downloading ByteDance’s Chinese apps

  06-03-2026 21:15 via macdailynews.com
  While TikTok now operates in the United States under new (non-Chinese majority) ownership following its recent divestiture, Apple has implemented technical restrictions that prevent iOS users in the U.S. from downloading or updating other apps developed by ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company.
  Zeyi Yang for Wired:‎ByteDance owns a vast array of different apps spanning social media, entertainment, artificial intelligence, and other sectors. The leading one is Douyin, the Chinese
  
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• Molly Anderson on the ‘special equation’ that halved MacBook Neo materials use

  06-03-2026 20:44 via 9to5mac.com
  Molly Anderson, Apple’s Industrial Design Leader, discusses the process behind creating the MacBook Neo in a new interview today.more…
  
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• M5 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M5 13-inch MacBook Air: What’s the $600 difference?

  06-03-2026 20:22 via 9to5mac.com
  The arrival of the M5 MacBook Air means that Apple once again has two laptops with the standard M5 chip inside. Apple first put the plain M5 chip inside a laptop with the 14-inch MacBook Pro.Both machines occupy the “under $2000” space in Apple’s laptop lineup. Here’s how the two MacBooks with the same chip compare.more…
  
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• HomeKit Weekly: Tired of ugly air purifiers? Smartmi E1 is best looking Apple Home solution

  06-03-2026 20:20 via 9to5mac.com
  Air purifiers are one of my favorite HomeKit accessories. Even though I live in an area with pretty decent air quality, I keep them running in our home to help clean the air for my family, especially in the spring. The problem is that most of them look like medical equipment. I love the Smartmi E1, and it effectively ends the era of ugly appliances. It is hands-down the best-looking HomeKit/Apple Home air purifier on the market.more…
  
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• Apple TV’s dystopian series ‘Silo’ season 4 wraps filming ahead of expected season 3 premiere this year

  06-03-2026 20:16 via macdailynews.com
  Still from “Silo” Season 4 (image: Apple Inc.)
  Apple TV’s dystopian series “Silo” is the story of the last ten thousand people on Earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside. However, no one knows when or why the silo was built and any who try to find out face fatal consequences. Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette, an engineer, who seeks answers about a loved one’s murder and tumbles onto a mystery that goes far deeper t
  
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• Apple on MacBook Neo Design: 'We're Certainly Not Making Any Compromises'

  06-03-2026 20:14
  While the MacBook Neo starts at just $599, or an even lower $499 for college students, Apple has insisted that it did not make any design compromises.
  "It's undeniably a MacBook, we're certainly not making any compromises on the design and that's really important," said Apple's vice president of industrial design Molly Anderson, in an interview with architecture and design publication Dezeen.Anderson added that "it was important" for the MacBook Neo "to be quintessentially a MacBook."Chiefly, th
  
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• iOS 26’s Messages app got a big upgrade for an essential feature

  06-03-2026 19:56 via 9to5mac.com
  iOS 26 adds a lot to the Messages app, like new group chat features, spam prevention tools, and more. Joining those improvements, Messages also got a big AI upgrade in iOS 26 for an essential feature: search.more…
  
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• Parallels shares status update on MacBook Neo compatibility

  06-03-2026 19:34 via 9to5mac.com
  Does Parallels virtualization software work with MacBook Neo? The short answer for now is that the company isn’t sure yet. The official line as of March 5 is that support has not actually been confirmed yet:more…
  
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• Tech bros are lying to you about the MacBook Neo

  06-03-2026 19:25 via macworld.com
  
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  Before Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo on Wednesday, the consensus online was that it would cost too much. Following the shuffling of the MacBook Air lineup on Tuesday, it became clear that the Neo would slide under the Air’s previous $999 slot, maybe $700, but probably $800. It was already declared DOA.Apple instead released a $599 laptop ($499 for students) with 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, Magic Keyboard, multi-touch trackpad, 1080p webcam, Spatial Audio speakers, and a gorgeou
  
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• Meta smart glasses said to be sending footage of ‘bathroom visits, sex, and other intimate moments’ to human reviewers in Kenya

  06-03-2026 19:01 via macdailynews.com
  Ray-Ban Meta Skyler (Gen. 2) smart glasses
  Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses (Ray-Ban Meta) may be sending sensitive user footage to human reviewers in Nairobi, Kenya, according to a recent investigation by Swedish outlets Svenska Dagbladet [The Swedish Daily News] and Göteborgs-Posten [The Gothenburg Post].
  The report, published last week, alleges that contractors employed by Meta subcontractor Sama have viewed videos captured through the glasses, including highly private content such
  
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• Silo gets exciting update ahead of season 3’s release

  06-03-2026 18:53 via 9to5mac.com
  Silo season 3 is expected to premiere later this year, but the show just got a big season 4 update too.more…
  
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• Apple drops 512GB M3 Ultra Mac Studio option, ups 256GB memory upgrade by $400

  06-03-2026 18:34 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s Mac Studio (top: front, middle: interior, bottom: rear)
  Apple has quietly removed the 512GB RAM configuration option for the Mac Studio this week. As of yesterday, the maximum available memory is now 256GB.
  The Mac Studio continues to start at 36GB of unified memory, but the previous upgrade path — which ranged from 48GB up to 512GB (with the highest tiers exclusive to the M3 Ultra chip) — has been scaled back. Customers can now select from 48GB to 256GB configurations,
  
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• Best Apple Deals of the Week: First Discounts Hit All of Apple's New Products, Including MacBook Neo and More

  06-03-2026 18:29
  It's Apple pre-order week, and we're already tracking solid discounts across every new product that was announced this week. This includes free Best Buy gift cards when ordering the new MacBook Neo, Air, and Pro, plus the first cash discounts on M4 iPad Air on Amazon.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Pre-Order DiscountsWhat's the deal? Save on pre-orde
  
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• Here's How Much Faster MacBook Air Gets With M5 Chip vs. M4 Chip

  06-03-2026 18:27
  We now know how much faster the new MacBook Air with the M5 chip is compared to the previous model with an M4 chip, courtesy of a Geekbench 6 result shared by TechRadar's Lance Ulanoff. However, given the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro were already updated with the M5 chip last year, the result is not too surprising.
  Ulanoff ran Geekbench on a MacBook Air with an M5 chip, which has a 10-core CPU. The laptop achieved a score of 17,073 for multi-core CPU performance, whereas the MacBook Air
  
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• The MacRumors Show: Apple Announces MacBook Neo and More

  06-03-2026 18:13
  On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's concentrated week of announcements that saw the introduction of 10 new products.Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videosThe most significant announcement of the week was the MacBook Neo, an all-new entry-level Apple laptop that starts at $599. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ is designed to compete with lower-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, while expanding the Mac lineup with a substantially more affordable
  
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• The MacBook Neo may cannibalize more iPads than MacBook Airs

  06-03-2026 18:00 via 9to5mac.com
  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&helli
  
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• Deals: First cash deal on most affordable new M4 iPad Air, MacBook Air, Trail Loop, more

  06-03-2026 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  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 lates
  
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• Apple Discontinued These 15 Products This Week

  06-03-2026 17:45
  Amid its introduction of 10 new devices this week, Apple discontinued over a dozen of its products dating back to 2019.
  Apple this week announced the iPhone 17e, refreshed iPad Air models with the M4 chip, MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, MacBook Pro models with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, two new Studio Display models, and the all-new MacBook Neo. Simultaneously, these 15 products were removed from Apple's lineup to make way for the new additions: iPhone 16e with A18 (2025)11-inch ‌iP
  
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• iOS 26.4: Here are all the new features for your iPhone

  06-03-2026 17:33 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• M6 MacBook Pro could have four innovations new to the Mac

  06-03-2026 17:13 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• MacBook Neo is Apple’s first product with these three unique technologies

  06-03-2026 16:41 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• MacBook Neo shipping delays emerge for Blush and Citrus colors amid strong demand

  06-03-2026 16:12 via macdailynews.com
  MacBook Neo comes in four colors: (from top left)Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver.
  Just two days after pre-orders opened for Apple’s budget-friendly MacBook Neo, the product is seeing shipping delays for certain color options in the U.S. Apple online store. While Silver and Indigo models remain on track for the March 11 launch date, the popular Blush and Citrus finishes have seen estimated delivery times slip to late March for new orders.
  The MacBook Neo, unveiled on March 4 with a starti
  
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• Get Up to $100 Off the New M4 iPad Air When Pre-Ordering on Amazon

  06-03-2026 16:12
  Amazon today is joining in on the pre-order discounts for the M4 iPad Air, introducing up to $100 off these brand new models. These exceed the discounts we tracked at Best Buy earlier in the week, with discounts available on every model of the M4 iPad Air at Amazon without the need of a membership.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Specifically, Amazon has up to $80 o
  
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• Apple teases Ted Lasso season 4 plot in new clip

  06-03-2026 16:12 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• AirTag 1 Gets Major Discount With 4-Pack at $64

  06-03-2026 16:04
  Apple's first-generation AirTag 4-Pack has dropped to $64.00 this week on Amazon, down from the original price of $99.00. Free shipping options have a delivery estimate around March 10, while Prime members should be able to get it delivered a few days sooner.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Overall, this is a solid second-best price on the AirTag 4-pack that's withi
  
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• Just get a new iPhone? Here are my favorite MagSafe accessories

  06-03-2026 15:59 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 6, 2026 – More on MacBook Neo

  06-03-2026 15:45 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• Apple’s ‘HomePad’ gets launch timing update via leaker

  06-03-2026 15:43 via 9to5mac.com
  One of my most anticipated Apple products is ‘HomePad,’ a new HomePod-type device with a display. But per leaker Kosutami, the wait may be longer than expected.more…
  
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• MacBook Neo: Here's Which Models Are Selling Out

  06-03-2026 15:27
  If you want a MacBook Neo delivered on launch day next week, you might want to act fast, as the laptop is beginning to sell out for March 11 delivery.
  MacBook Neo pre-orders began March 4, and the initial delivery date was March 11. But now, Apple's online store in the U.S. shows that some MacBook Neo orders placed today are estimated to be delivered between March 16 and March 30.Here are the estimated delivery dates for each configuration as of 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time:
  256GB/Blush: March 16 &mda
  
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• MacBook Neo pre-order configurations slip to after release date

  06-03-2026 15:14 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple unveiled the all-new MacBook Neo on Wednesday, and several configurations have already sold out for day one deliveries.more…
  
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• Apple’s MacBook Neo is a true game-changer

  06-03-2026 15:11 via macdailynews.com
  Apple’s MacBook Neo in Citrus
  Apple doesn’t need AI to disrupt the market, and the company’s competitors know this, according to TheStreet‘s Vuk Zdinjak who writes that the launch of the MacBook Neo will prove it.
  Vuk Zdinjak for TheStreet:‎Apple unveiled MacBook Neo on March 4, with a starting price of $599… This is the first time Apple is offering a laptop in this “cheap laptop” price bracket. According to IMARC Group’s research, laptops pri
  
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• Apple's 'HomePad' Now Rumored to Launch Even Later Than Expected

  06-03-2026 15:05
  Apple's long-rumored smart home hub device will launch in the fall of 2026, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami."
  In a new post on X, Kosutami said that the device, colloquially dubbed the "HomePad," is now set to arrive in the fall of 2026. The fall runs from September to December, and usually coincides with Apple's busiest release period of the year.
  Apple has reportedly been working on the device for several years, with the aim for it to serve as a centralized l
  
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• iPad art from 10 emerging Australian creators will light up the Sydney Opera House sails

  06-03-2026 14:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Both Apple Pencil and iPad are essential tools for illustrators, a reality that will be on full display later this month in Sydney, Australia.
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• This giant Lego brick is an actual working Mac

  06-03-2026 13:46 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If the MacBook Neo is altogether too new-looking for your tastes, you may be interested in a Mac that offers a more retro design.A 3D-printing enthusiast and Redditor going by the handle NefariousnessWhole25 this week announced the completion of a project to house a Mac mini M4 inside a giant Lego brick. The device somehow combines nostalgia for classic Lego with nostalgia for 1980s Macintosh design, while remaining functional enough to serve as a fully-functional computer.The starting
  
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• Fake iPhone Privacy Display videos are fooling everyone on TikTok

  06-03-2026 13:23 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  One of the flagship features of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra phone is a new feature called Privacy Display. It displays the pixels on-screen in such a way that people at an angle can’t see what’s on your phone, but you can see it clearly straight-on. It’s a handy feature for those times you don’t want people to know that you’re captivated by Horse Race Test videos, or you want to discreetly text your bestie about the stench from the person next to you on th
  
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• Why Apple didn’t launch a new entry-level iPad this week

  06-03-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple unveiled a slew of new products this week, including not only the iPhone 17e and the new MacBook Neo, but also an updated iPad Air with the M4 chip. But as we previously reported, Apple has also been working on a new entry-level iPad, which was widely expected to arrive this week.It seems to make sense for Apple to update both the iPad and iPad Air at once, as it did in previous years. But perhaps this omission wasn’t due to a delay, but rather a strategy.What the rumors say
  
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• Apple launches new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, MacBook Pro, more

  06-03-2026 13:10 via 9to5mac.com
  Chance and Zac break down Apple’s Mac announcements of the week. There’s the M5 MacBook Air and more powerful MacBook Pro models with an intriguing new chip architecture and naming scheme. Plus, the new Studio Display “family” is here with good and bad news. Finally, Chance recounts his trip to NYC where he saw the launch of the all-new MacBook Neo. And in Happy Hour Plus, Zac gives us a rundown of his current Apple gear. And a small philosophy lesson. Subscribe
  
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• The best USB-C charger for your MacBook Pro, Air or Neo

  06-03-2026 12:55 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Up until the release of its M5 MacBooks Apple shipped standard USB-C power adapters with all its MacBooks, Air and Pro. MacBook owners now get a choice of power adapter shipped with their new laptop (the new MacBook Neo gets just a 20W charger). All should instead seriously consider these superior USB-C chargers. Apple is now shipping its latest laptops without any charger in the E.U and U.K.
  There are various types of power adapter (a.k.a charger), which we’ll go into more detail
  
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• If you think MacBook Neo is a bad deal, it’s not for you

  06-03-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple announced an all-new MacBook this week at a starting price of just $599, and as you might have guessed, everyone has opinions about it. If the social media feeds are to be believed, the most common critique is that it’s not actually a good deal because it’s slow trash garbage with only 8GB of RAM and will be obsolete and useless in just a couple of years.Obviously, Apple’s not going to make a Mac laptop as good as the MacBook Air at nearly half the price. But are
  
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• Journey Nexa and Nexa Lift review: The best MacBook sleeve we’ve ever used

  06-03-2026 09:15 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsTwo integrated chargersAdjustable iPhone stand Lift optionHigh-quality workmanshipNot just for Apple productsConsSlow 7.5W iPhone chargerExpensiveNo space for accessoriesOur VerdictIf you work on the go a lot, the Journey Nexa is a fantastic protective laptop sleeve for your MacBook—provided you are willing to pay its price. The workmanship is outstanding, and there are two integrated wireless chargers for the iPhone and AirPods. A new Nexa Lift versio
  
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• Apple Announces New Collaboration With Sydney Opera House

  06-03-2026 04:46
  Apple and the Sydney Opera House today announced a yearlong collaboration to help inspire the next generation of creatives in Australia. The effort will expand access to initiatives that support art, design, and culture in the country.
  Through this collaboration, Apple and the Opera House will focus on interactive programming and experiences for young people in Australia. Apple said it will be the founding partner of a new international children's festival being presented later this year. Apple
  
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• Formula 1 on Apple TV: How to watch Australian F1 Grand Prix

  06-03-2026 04:27 via 9to5mac.com
  The 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off this weekend, with the Australian Grand Prix as the first race of the season. If you are in the United States, the sport has a new broadcast home: all races are streaming with an Apple TV subscription, live and on demand.
  You can watch in the Apple TV app across iPhone, Android, Mac, Apple TV 4K set-top box, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Fire Stick, Roku and more platforms. You can also watch online at tv.apple.com.
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• Moment Everything Backpack 28L review: A laptop backpack built for photographers

  06-03-2026 04:06 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsModular for photographersWell-designed compartmentsGood carrying characteristicsConsHigh price of camera insertsNo optional waist beltOur VerdictThe Everything Backpack 28L is a practical, versatile and well-designed all-rounder backpack for travel, photography and everyday use.Price when reviewed
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• Here’s how the new M5 Max chip did on early Geekbench tests

  06-03-2026 03:38 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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