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• Google Home vs. Amazon Echo, round 2: Google strikes back - CNET

  18-05-2017 23:51
  
  At Google I/O, new announcements help Home edge into the lead, but the Echo's far from finished.
  
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• iOS 26 gave Apple’s Calendar app a convenient new advantage

  05-03-2026 22:21 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• Apple TV has one of its biggest hit series returning soon, trailer here

  05-03-2026 21:42 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• Apple reportedly geoblocking downloads and updates of ByteDance-owned apps in the US

  05-03-2026 21:31 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• Apple no longer offers M3 Ultra Mac Studio with original highest RAM configuration

  05-03-2026 21:12 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• Apple releases second version of iOS 26.4 beta 3 for iPhone

  05-03-2026 20:58 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• Halide makers just made Kino the ultimate iPhone 17 Pro video app

  05-03-2026 20:41 via 9to5mac.com
  Kino, the pro video capture app for iOS, just received an update that makes it the ultimate filmmaking app for iPhone 17 Pro.more…
  
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• ‘iPhone Duo’ is my new top pick for foldable iPhone name

  05-03-2026 20:05 via 9to5mac.com
  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…
  
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• 9to5Mac Daily: March 5, 2026 – The all-new MacBook Neo

  05-03-2026 19:54 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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• OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT with GPT-5.4 Thinking, offering six key improvements

  05-03-2026 19:35 via 9to5mac.com
  Earlier this week, OpenAI released GPT-5.3 Instant, promising to make ChatGPT less cringe and more natural when using its most popular model. Now OpenAI is back with GPT-5.4 Thinking and Pro, which is an overall upgrade to its most capable frontier model.more…
  
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• Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show had over 4 billion views, all-time record

  05-03-2026 19:18 via 9to5mac.com
  The Super Bowl was almost a month ago, but the official numbers for Bad Bunny’s Apple Music halftime show were just released this week. And they confirm that the halftime performance was a record-breaker.more…
  
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• AirPods Max are the cheapest we’ve seen all year

  05-03-2026 18:07 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re buying a new iPhone 17e, iPad Air, or MacBook Neo, you’re going to want some new headphones to go with them. Apple’s AirPods Max are usuall very expensive, but this Amazon deal brings them down to just $430, a savings of $120, and the best price we’ve seen all year.The AirPods Max are some of our favorite headphones. When we reviewed these, we gave them a 4-star rating, finding that they sound great, they feature “industry-leading active noise can
  
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• John Ternus talks Apple CEO speculation, MacBook Neo, more

  05-03-2026 17:56 via 9to5mac.com
  Following yesterday’s MacBook Neo unveiling, Apple’s SVP of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, spoke to ABC News about the new product, AI, and speculation about him becoming Apple’s next CEO.more…
  
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• Deals: MacBook Neo, MacBook Air up to $300 off, rare iPhone Air price drop, Apple Watch bands from $14, more

  05-03-2026 17:45 via 9to5mac.com
  Today’s 9to5Mac Lunch Break is headlined by the best deals on the new 2026 MacBook pre-orders: MacBook Neo, M4 MacBook Air, and M5 Pro MacBook Pro. But from there we move over to the now live Best Buy Apple Shopping Event alongside a rare price drop on brand new condition unlocked iPhone Air units, today’s official Apple Watch band sale from $14, and M4 MacBook Air models at $300 off (Amazon all-time low prices). Head below for a closer look at the details.more…
  
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• Netflix just acquired an AI-tech filmmaking company

  05-03-2026 17:23 via 9to5mac.com
  Netflix is no longer buying Warner Bros. Discovery or HBO Max, but the company just announced an entirely separate acquisition: InterPositive, a company founded by Ben Affleck that “develops AI-powered tools built by and for filmmakers.”more…
  
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• Apple explains MacBook Neo’s unique branding and name

  05-03-2026 16:46 via 9to5mac.com
  MacBook Neo is the latest addition to the Mac lineup, and it comes with a unique name for an Apple product. Here’s why Apple says it chose the ‘MacBook Neo’ name.more…
  
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• There’s an Easter egg hiding in the MacBook Neo’s wallpaper

  05-03-2026 16:27 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple’s MacBook Neo might run an iPhone processor and look like an iPad attached to a Magic Keyboard, but it’s a Mac through and through. It’s powered by macOS, connects Mac accessories, and runs Mac apps.It also has a fun new wallpaper that’s (of course) color-matched to the specific option you choose. But it’s not just an abstract design. The wallpaper has a hidden meaning. Take a look. AppleSee it yet? How about now? AppleThe lines spell out M-A-C. The t
  
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• iPad or MacBook Neo? Comparing Apple’s three $600 computers

  05-03-2026 16:23 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple now has three portable computers that are priced around $600. MacBook Neo, iPad Air, and the plain iPad paired with Apple’s Magic Keyboard Folio each fit the bill. They offer very different experiences for the money, however, so here’s how they compare.more…
  
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• Apple TV reveals new true crime series premiering next week

  05-03-2026 16:10 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple TV just announced Twisted Yoga, a new true crime docuseries that’s premiering next week. Here are the details and the trailer.more…
  
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• Even Windows fans see the MacBook Neo as a winner

  05-03-2026 15:58 via 9to5mac.com
  You’d expect Windows Central to be pretty adamant in favoring Windows laptops over any MacBook. Yet not only the website itself, but also its readers, see the MacBook Neo as a move that should see Microsoft panicking.The site says that the timing couldn’t be better for Apple given that more Windows users than ever before are looking to switch platform, and thinks it will hurt sales of machines like the $600 ASUS Vivobook 14 shown above …more…
  
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• Formula 1 is live on Apple TV this weekend, here are the details

  05-03-2026 15:43 via 9to5mac.com
  The kickoff of the 2026 Formula 1 season is this weekend, and Apple TV is now the exclusive streaming home for the sport in the US. Here are all the details on what to expect.more…
  
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• Apple could sell 4-5M MacBook Neo machines this year, says TrendForce

  05-03-2026 14:32 via 9to5mac.com
  I earlier estimated that Apple would sell gazillions of MacBook Neo machines. TrendForce is now out with a slightly more formal estimate of four to five million units this year.The market intelligence company also notes that Apple is headed in the opposite direction to most of its competitors …
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• Videographers obviously shouldn’t buy the MacBook Neo – nor should photographers

  05-03-2026 13:57 via 9to5mac.com
  I’ve just argued that the MacBook Neo offers phenomenal value for money and is the machine I expect to recommend to a great many people.However, it of course won’t be suitable for everyone. I think a quick glance at the specs would rapidly rule it out for videographers, but there is one compromise that means it’s not a good choice for photographers either …more…
  
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• The MacBook Neo is built down to a price – but is phenomenal value

  05-03-2026 13:20 via 9to5mac.com
  If there was one product that cemented the myth of the “Apple tax” – the supposedly excessive price premium paid for the logo – it was the MacBook Air. People would point to Apple’s cheapest laptop costing $1,000 and loudly proclaim that you could buy a Windows machine or Chromebook from around $300.The comparison was of course spurious. The cheap laptops being used to make the argument were ugly plastic things with exceedingly poor specs compared to the MacBook Air
  
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• MacBook Neo’s missing features ranked, from meh to ehhh

  05-03-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  With the introduction of the MacBook Neo, Apple has finally done what many thought it never would: ship a truly budget Mac laptop. At $599, the MacBook Neo becomes the cheapest Mac you can buy and undercuts the cheapest MacBook Air by a wide margin.But to achieve this price point, the MacBook Neo comes with some compromises. Apple had to cut back on several long-standing features and technologies to keep this Mac so affordable, but do they really matter? Here are all the MacBook Neo&rsq
  
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• Apple’s long, strange trip to the MacBook Neo

  05-03-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  In late 2008, Steve Jobs hopped on the company’s quarterly phone call with analysts and, besieged by questions about Apple being threatened by low-cost PC laptops called “netbooks,” he explained how Apple approached its product decision.“We don’t know how to make a $500 computer that’s not a piece of junk,” he said.It took Apple nearly 18 years to figure it out, but here we are. The announcement of the $599 MacBook Neo ($499 for education b
  
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• Unleash the full power of your iPad with ESR

  05-03-2026 11:31 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPad is more than a tablet—it’s a portable office, creative studio, and entertainment hub. With the right accessories, it becomes even more powerful. ESR, a global tech brand trusted by over 130 million users worldwide, designs smart accessories that integrate seamlessly into daily life—boosting productivity while delivering serious protection.Here’s how ESR helps you unlock more from your iPad.iPad Productivity: Work smarter, create freelyESR Shift Keyboard
  
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• Own Microsoft Office for Mac forever for just $60, no subscription required

  05-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Save on Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac with this lifetime license, available now for $59.97 (reg. $219.00).If you’re still handing over cash to Microsoft every month for a 365 subscription, it’s time to stop. Right now, you can grab a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $59.97, a one-time payment that gets you permanent access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote on your M
  
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• French thriller series ‘The Hunt’ premieres on Apple TV after three-month delay

  05-03-2026 02:57 via 9to5mac.com
  Following a last-minute delay due to reported allegations of plagiarism, French drama The Hunt was released on Apple TV this Wednesday. Here are the details.more…
  
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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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