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• About Apple’s next iMac

  16-05-2017 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  In early April of this year, Apple executives met with several specially selected tech journalists...
  
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• macOS Will Alert You to MacBook Neo's USB-C Port Limitation

  05-03-2026 02:24 via macrumors.com
  The new MacBook Neo is equipped with two USB-C ports, but they are not the same. The left USB-C port supports USB 3 speeds of up to 10 Gb/s, while the right USB-C port closer to the trackpad is limited to USB 2 speeds of just 480 Mb/s. As a result, Apple says external display connectivity is supported on the left port only.
  Given the ports are not labeled, this limitation could be an inconvenience. Fortunately, though, Daring Fireball's John Gruber said if you plug an external display into the i
  
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• Apple Does Not Include a Charger With All New MacBooks in UK and EU

  05-03-2026 01:55 via macrumors.com
  None of the new MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro models unveiled this week come with a charger in the UK and EU countries, such as Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. This change began with the base 14-inch MacBook Pro last year.
  If you need a power adapter, you must purchase one separately during checkout or later.In all other countries, Apple includes a charger in the box with these Macs, at no additional cost. In the U.S., for example, the MacBook Neo ships with Apple's 20W USB-C Power
  
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• Apple's Biggest Week of 2026: Details on Every New Product Announced

  05-03-2026 00:40 via macrumors.com
  Across Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Apple unveiled seven new products, including low-cost iPhone and MacBook options, new displays, and refreshes for the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iPad Air.
  We've rounded up all of our coverage from this week in case you missed any of the product announcements or details.
  MacBook Neo Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro ChipHello, MacBook Neo: Apple Showcases All-New $599 MacBook in VideosWant Touch ID on the MacBook Neo? It'll Cost You $100 Ext
  
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• 20+ MacBook Neo Compromises: What You Give Up for Apple's Cheapest Mac

  04-03-2026 23:11 via macrumors.com
  The new MacBook Neo is Apple's most affordable Mac notebook, and at $599, it's priced the same as the iPhone 17e. For teachers and college students, it's even more affordable at $499.
  To offer a Mac at such a low price, Apple had to make some compromises, and there are some features that the ‌MacBook Neo‌ is lacking compared to the next most expensive Mac notebook, the MacBook Air.Processor A18 Pro Chip - Apple is using an A-series chip instead of an M-series chip in the Neo. It has th
  
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• Apple's Two New Studio Display Models Feature Different A19 Chips

  04-03-2026 21:54 via macrumors.com
  Apple's press release and marketing materials for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR models do not mention which chips are inside the monitors, but MacRumors has confirmed this information in the latest Studio Display firmware.
  The firmware reveals that the second-generation Studio Display is equipped with an A19 chip, while the Studio Display XDR has an A19 Pro chip, according to code reviewed by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. Rumors had mentioned either the A19 chip or the A19
  
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• Apple has one more release this week: OS 26.3.1 is here

  04-03-2026 21:39 via macworld.com
  
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  With the upcoming launch of the new Studio Display (2026 model) and Studio Display XDR dropping next week, Apple wants to make sure all your devices are ready. So on Wednesday, it released OS 26.3.1 for iPhones, iPads, Macs strictly so they will be.iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26.3.1 adds support for these new displays, in addition to various fixes. The release notes are one line: “This update expands external display support to include Studio Display (2026) and Studio Display XDR, along with
  
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• The toughest MacBook Neo decision is a $100 button

  04-03-2026 21:33 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple’s new MacBook Neo is an eye-catching $599/£599, but to reach that price point, Apple had to make numerous compromises and sacrifices. One of the key features that’s missing ont he entry-level $599 model is Touch ID, Apple’s fingerprint biometric system that was introduced with the iPhone 5s way back in 2013. However, it is available if you’re willing to pay a little more: it’s available on the $699 model with 512GB of storage.At this price scale
  
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• Apple Releases iOS 18.7.6 to Address Australia Emergency Call Issue

  04-03-2026 21:13 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released iOS 18.7.6 for older devices, addressing an issue that caused some older iPhones in Australia to be unable to connect to emergency services.
  According to Apple's release notes, the update fixes an issue that was preventing the iPhone XS and ‌iPhone‌ XR from properly connecting to emergency networks in Australia. This update addresses a mobile network issue for ‌iPhone‌ XS models and ‌iPhone‌ XR when establishing a connection to emergency service
  
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• macOS 26 Tahoe Guide: New features in the latest macOS 26.3.1 update

  04-03-2026 21:12 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Like its counterparts on the other Apple devices, in September 2025 macOS got a brand new look along with a new name: macOS 26. Because Apple is aligning the names of all the operating systems this year, the new version of macOS is called macOS 26 rather than macOS 16. It also takes the name Tahoe, inspired by the lake, beaches, and the ski resorts of that area of California. Along with a big redesign, macOS 26 brings new Continuity features to bring your iPad, iPhone, and Mac even
  
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• MacBook Neo Pre-Orders at Best Buy Include Free $25 Gift Card

  04-03-2026 20:02 via macrumors.com
  Earlier today we began tracking the first pre-order offers on the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and now the MacBook Neo has joined in at Best Buy. If you pre-order the new low-cost MacBook Neo at Best Buy, you'll get a free $25 Best Buy gift card after purchase.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.In order to get the deal, you need to pre-order any MacBook Neo mode
  
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• Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 With Support for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR

  04-03-2026 19:54 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.3.1, a minor update to the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ operating system that came out last September. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3.1 comes three weeks after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.3.
  Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section.According to Apple's release notes for the update, it adds support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. Apple has also released a firmware u
  
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• New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Will Have Day One Firmware Update

  04-03-2026 19:52 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released a new firmware update for the Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, two products that aren't set to launch until March 11.The Studio Display Firmware 26.3 update is only for the new Studio Display options, and it is not available on the older model.
  Studio Display firmware can be updated by connecting the display to a Mac and going to System Settings > Software Update.
  Pre-orders are available for the Studio Display and Studio Display XDR as of today. Prices start at $1,
  
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• Apple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.4 Public Beta

  04-03-2026 19:52 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided public beta testers with the third release of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 update for testing purposes. The public beta comes a week after Apple seeded the second beta.
  After signing up for beta testing on Apple's beta site, public beta testers can download the updates using the Software Update section in the settings app for each update.
  ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 includes several new features. The Compact tab layout has been reimplemented in Safari for those who missed h
  
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• Apple Releases iOS 26.3.1 and iPadOS 26.3.1 With Bug Fixes and Studio Display Support

  04-03-2026 19:42 via macrumors.com
  Apple today released iOS 26.3.1 and iPadOS 26.3.1, minor updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems. The software comes three weeks after Apple released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3.
  The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.According to Apple's release notes, the update adds support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, and it includes unspecified bug fixes.
  Apple is also beta testing
  
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• MacBook Neo Can Only Drive One External Display at 4K 60Hz

  04-03-2026 18:42 via macrumors.com
  Apple's new low-cost MacBook Neo is equipped with the A18 Pro chip that Apple first used in the iPhone 16 Pro, and it's the first Mac that has an A-series chip.
  Using an iPhone chip in a Mac comes with some downsides, like external display support. The ‌MacBook Neo‌ supports a single external display with a 4K resolution and 60Hz refresh rate.The ‌MacBook Neo‌ will not work with the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR that Apple announced yesterday because both of those
  
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• Hands-On With the New MacBook Neo

  04-03-2026 18:30 via macrumors.com
  Apple introduced an all-new affordable Mac today, the MacBook Neo. Members of the media were invited to try the new device and other Apple products at events in New York, Shanghai, and London, and MacRumors' videographer Dan Barbera was in attendance. Dan was able to see the ‌MacBook Neo‌ in person, as well as other devices like the new Studio Display XDR.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
  The ‌MacBook Neo‌ looks and feels a lot like the MacBook Air,
  
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• New M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Get First Pre-Order Offers From Best Buy

  04-03-2026 18:20 via macrumors.com
  Apple just kicked off pre-orders for the new M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, and Best Buy already has a few offers on these notebooks. You can get a $50 Best Buy gift card when pre-ordering the MacBook Air and a $100 gift card when pre-ordering the MacBook Pro.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.In order to get these deals, you need to pre-order one of
  
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• MacBook Neo: Everything you need to know about the new budget Mac

  04-03-2026 18:19 via macworld.com
  
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  The MacBook Neo is a new laptop from Apple that is sure to be a big hit because it comes in at a much lower price than the MacBook Air, starting at $599/£599 compared to the MacBook Air’s $1,099/£1,099. If the price isn’t enticing enough, then the colorful chassis, available in silver, indigo, blush and citrus is bound to be popular.
  But as popular as this new MacBook is likely to be, there are still some tradeoffs, read on to find out what they are and everythin
  
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• MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: 40 Differences Compared

  04-03-2026 18:17 via macrumors.com
  The MacBook Neo is now Apple's entry-level MacBook, undercutting the MacBook Air by $500. To deliver such a dramatically lower price, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ has a significant number of tradeoffs. Here's everything that's different between the two devices.
  Apple's introduction of the ‌MacBook Neo‌ expands the company's laptop lineup with a far more affordable entry point, sitting well below the ‌MacBook Air‌ in both price and capability. While the two machines share a sim
  
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• MacBook Neo Has Just 8GB RAM With No Upgrade Option

  04-03-2026 18:08 via macrumors.com
  Apple made some compromises to sell a Mac notebook at $599, including cutting back on RAM. While all other Macs start at 16GB RAM, the MacBook Neo is equipped with 8GB RAM and no option to upgrade to more memory.
  With the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro models and 8GB RAM, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ is able to run all Apple Intelligence features, but as AI gets more advanced and Apple adds new capabilities, there's a chance it could fall behind.8GB RAM ensures the ‌MacBook Neo‌ is
  
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• Get an iPhone 17e at No Cost With First Pre-Order Discounts From Cellular Carriers

  04-03-2026 17:52 via macrumors.com
  Apple's latest iPhone, the iPhone 17e, went up for pre-order this morning, and as always you can find numerous offers on the newest Apple smartphone from cellular carriers. This includes savings from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.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.Shoppers should remember that all of the offers below are pre-order deals on the iPhone
  
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• I met MacBook Neo. Everything I know is a lie

  04-03-2026 17:51 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  There’s a famous scene in The Matrix just before Neo takes the red pill from Morpheus, where the latter is explaining what the Matrix is. He tells Neo that the world he lives in is a construct, and the red pill will disrupt the simulation and reveal the truth.Apple’s new MacBook Neo is the red pill. Had I not known the price before I picked one up, I would have guessed it cost at least $799 and possibly $999, depending on the specs. It doesn’t just disrupt that laptop
  
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• We still love the M4 MacBook Air–especially now that it’s $300 off

  04-03-2026 16:52 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Sure, there’s a new MacBook Air with the M5 chip, but that one’s not gonna be on sale for a long time. The M4 model that came out last year, however? Yep, you can get that one for $300 off. Amazon is selling the 15-inch model with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage for just $1,299, the best price we’ve ever seen for this configuration.So, the MacBook Air is easily one of our favorite laptops, so much so that we gave this model a perfect 5-star rating, as well as our Edit
  
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• Skip The New Models and Get Up to $300 Off M4 MacBook Air on Amazon

  04-03-2026 16:52 via macrumors.com
  Apple today launched pre-orders for the new M5 MacBook Air, but if you're looking for a good discount you'll do better to shop previous generation models on Amazon. Right now you'll find up to $300 off select M4 MacBook Air devices, with the best deals on 15-inch models.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, you can get the 256GB 15-inch M4 MacBook Air for $
  
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• Apple Unveiled These Seven New Products This Week

  04-03-2026 16:52 via macrumors.com
  Apple this week unveiled seven products, including an iPhone 17e, an iPad Air with the M4 chip, updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, a new Studio Display, a higher-end Studio Display XDR, and an all-new MacBook Neo that starts at just $599.
  iPhone 17e features the same overall design as the iPhone 16e, but it gains Apple's A19 chip, MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging and magnetic accessories, Apple's second-generation C1X modem for faster 5G, and a doubled 256GB of base storage. In th
  
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• The MacBook Neo showed me everything I know is a lie

  04-03-2026 16:44 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  There’s a famous scene in The Matrix just before Neo takes the red pill from Morpheus, where the latter is explaining what the Matrix is. He tells Neo that the world he lives in is a construct, and the red pill will disrupt the simulation and reveal the truth.Apple’s new MacBook Neo is the red pill. Had I not known the price before I picked one up, I would have guessed it cost at least $799 and possibly $999, depending on the specs. It doesn’t just disrupt that laptop
  
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• MacBook Neo Starts at Just $499 for Students

  04-03-2026 16:27 via macrumors.com
  Following months of rumors about a lower-cost MacBook, Apple has delivered in a big way with the MacBook Neo, which starts at $599 in the United States.
  Even better, the MacBook Neo starts at just $499 through Apple's education store on its website, for eligible college students and educational staff.There is only one upgrade option available for the MacBook Neo. If you want a configuration with a Touch ID button and an expanded 512GB of storage, that costs $100 extra. This raises the price to $
  
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• Apple’s MacBook Neo is $599? Whoa.

  04-03-2026 16:18 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple on Wednesday introduced the MacBook Neo, a new addition to the MacBook line. Priced at $599/£599, the MacBook Neo is the lowest-priced laptop that the company offers–it’s $500/£500 lower than the MacBook Air, following that device’s sort-of price rise yesterday. That’s a considerable difference.To get to such a low price point, the MacBook Neo features a number of compromises compared to its pricier brethren. This starts with its chip, an A18 Pr
  
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• Apple’s budget MacBook Neo confirmed: What to expect

  04-03-2026 15:10 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldMacBook Neo launchesWe can confirm that Apple is launching a new cheaper MacBook at a starting price of just $599.Apple has unveiled the MacBook Neo at an event in New York.
  The MacBook Neo comes in four colors: silver, indigo, blush, citrus. The keyboard keys match the color.It has a 13-inch display with no notch. There is a 1080p camera above the screen.
  There is a model with Touch ID, bit that feature is not standard.
  There are side-firing speakers with Spatial AudioAlso included: Two
  
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