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• Microsoft Surface Dial support trickles in - CNET

  10-04-2017 18:00
  
  The Windows 10 Creators update is out, so it's time for Microsoft to talk about its accessories for creatives.
  
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• Baseus EnerGeek GX11 MiFi Review: 20K power bank with SIM-free global 4G hotspot

  10-03-2026 13:10 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsCompact 20K power bankSIM-less 4G MiFi hotspotMiFi in over 150 countriesDetachable USB-C cableConsNot available in the U.K.Our VerdictSuper compact, the Baseus EnerGeek GX11 MiFi Power Bank offers a decent battery top-up capacity for your iPhone, iPad or even MacBook. Its simple-to-use integrated 4G MiFi function and available international plans are a real bonus for sharing with colleagues on a business trip abroad or staying in touch with family and friend
  
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• Apple Holds an Edge as Laptop Prices Could Face a 40% Increase

  10-03-2026 12:45 via macrumors.com
  Apple's Mac lineup will soon span a wider price range than ever, from the new $599 MacBook Neo to a rumored top-of-the-line MacBook "Ultra" expected later this year. However, new research suggests the broader laptop market could be heading for a painful price adjustment.
  According to TrendForce, surging memory and CPU costs could push mainstream laptop retail prices up by nearly 40% in 2026. The firm modeled a laptop with a $900 MSRP and found that DRAM and SSD (normally around 15% of a device's
  
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• Apple just created a billion more Mac users

  10-03-2026 12:15 via macworld.com
  
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  For years, Chromebooks and low-cost Windows laptops have dominated the education sector for one primary reason: aggressive pricing. Some models sell for under $200, making them easy to deploy at scale. They’re also more sensible than entry-level iPads, thanks to the more mature operating systems, larger displays, built-in keyboards, and fuller feature sets. That dynamic is about to shift, however.With the newly announced MacBook Neo, Apple is set to disrupt this longstanding formu
  
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• Don’t worry, Apple isn’t going all practical

  10-03-2026 11:30 via macworld.com
  
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  They did it! Yes, last week Apple announced the much-rumored “cheap laptop”, the MacBook Neo. Coming in a variety of almost actual colors, the Neo ships with an A18 Pro processor and starts at just $599, the lowest price ever for a Mac laptop not sold out of the trunk of someone’s car.And even better? It’s not a piece of junk. Initial benchmarks indicate the Neo bests the M3-based iPad Air in single-core operations, which are pretty much the kind of operations th
  
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• Apple Now Makes One in Four iPhones in India

  10-03-2026 11:21 via macrumors.com
  Apple boosted iPhone production in India by around 53 percent last year and now makes a quarter of its flagship devices there to avoid tariffs on China, reports Bloomberg ($).Apple assembled about 55 million iPhones in the country across 2025, up from 36 million a year earlier, according to the publication's sources. The shift is part of Apple's broader effort to mitigate risk from U.S.-China trade tensions and reduce dependence on a single country for production.Apple makes about 220 million to
  
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• Give your laptop sitch a pro-level Apple upgrade for just $430

  10-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Stay in the Apple ecosystem without paying flagship prices—this near-mint refurbished MacBook Pro (2020) is just $429.97 and still delivers serious performance.Apple laptops are famous for two things: excellent performance and pretty serious price tags. The good news is you don’t necessarily have to drop well over a grand to enjoy the MacBook experience.Right now, a Grade-A refurbished Apple MacBook Pro (2020) is available for just $429.97 (MSRP $1,999), giv
  
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• MacBook Air, Pro and Neo batteries compared: Which MacBook has better battery life

  10-03-2026 07:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Measuring MacBook battery life in straight hours of real-world usage (as Apple likes to do) is not always an accurate metric for comparison purposes as so many use and environmental factors play a part. We can, however, rely on straight technical specifications to tell us the stated battery capacities of each MacBook.Where Apple is secretive about iPhone battery specifications (see our list of iPhone battery capacities based on teardowns), the company does list MacBook capacities in Wat
  
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• Everything New in iOS 26.4 Beta 4

  09-03-2026 23:48 via macrumors.com
  Apple is continuing to test the iOS 26.4 beta, and the latest update is now available for developers and public beta testers. As testing goes on, there are fewer new features in each beta, but today’s release adds new emoji characters and a few other changes.
  New Emoji
  Apple added new emoji characters, including trombone, treasure chest, distorted face, hairy creature, fight cloud, orca, and landslide.
  There are also new skin tone modifiers people wrestling and dancers with bunny ears, as
  
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• Apple's Shazam Music Recognition Now Available in ChatGPT

  09-03-2026 23:02 via macrumors.com
  ChatGPT is now able to identify songs that are playing using Apple-owned music service Shazam. With a new Shazam integration, ChatGPT users can type in a question like "Shazam, what is this song?" to bring up a "Tap to Shazam" interface to get the title of a song.
  Shazam's full music recognition technology is available in ChatGPT, so users won't need to exit out of the app to identify a song and listen to an inline preview. Using Shazam in ChatGPT works the same way as Shazam on an Apple device.
  
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• MacBook Neo Availability Continues to Tighten Ahead of Launch

  09-03-2026 22:46 via macrumors.com
  If you want a MacBook Neo from Apple for Wednesday, March 11 delivery, but have yet to place an order, you might be out of luck.
  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 MacBook Neo orders placed today are estimated to be delivered between March 17 and March 31.Here are the estimated delivery dates for each configuration as of 5:45 p.m. Eastern Time:
  256GB/Blush: March 24 — March 31
  256GB/Citrus:
  
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• MacBook Pro Reviews: One 'Astonishing' Upgrade Beyond M5 Pro and M5 Max

  09-03-2026 22:18 via macrumors.com
  The first reviews of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max chips were published today by selected publications and YouTube channels, ahead of the laptops launching on Wednesday.In addition to the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, the new MacBook Pro models offer up to twice as fast SSD speeds compared to the previous generation, and storage now starts at 1TB. Battery life has increased slightly on all of the new models, and the N1 chip extends to the MacBook Pro no
  
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• Apple Studio Display XDR Reviews: 'Great Improvement' Over Pro Display XDR, Some Shortcomings Compared to OLED

  09-03-2026 21:46 via macrumors.com
  With the Studio Display and ‌Studio Display‌ XDR set to launch on Wednesday, members of the media have started publishing their reviews of the new display options.
  According to The Verge, the ‌Studio Display‌ is the same panel as the prior model, but with an upgraded camera, speakers, and ports. The brightness is the same, and there appear to be no other changes to the display quality.The ‌Studio Display‌ XDR is the much more exciting update, because it is a replace
  
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• iOS 26.4 beta 4 is out now with new emojis

  09-03-2026 21:45 via macworld.com
  
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  After Apple released iOS 26.3 last week, we were anticipating the first beta release of iOS 26.4 with bated breath. That’s because rumors for the better part of a year have pointed to this update as the one to bring the revamped Siri that has been expected since 2024. However, a rumor last week dampened those expectations considerably. Now it’s unclear if the 26.4 updates will have any of the “new Siri” at all, while some of its major features get pushed back.Sti
  
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• 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max) review: Ultra speed with shocking reads

  09-03-2026 21:00 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsOutstanding overall speedDrastic SSD speed improvementWi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 upgradesConsNo cellular connectivity optionIncremental CPU improvement over M4 MaxHigher starting pricesOur VerdictIf you want Apple’s best laptop and money is no object, it’s the M5 Max MacBook Pro. It’s fast, it has a great-looking display, and it features a distinguished design. The boosted SSD speed is an excellent improvement that power users will appreciate
  
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• New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Likely Won't Launch Until New Siri is Ready

  09-03-2026 20:50 via macrumors.com
  Apple has a new version of the HomePod and a new Apple TV 4K ready to go, but the devices may be tied to the Siri update that's been continually postponed, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  In a report on a planned September launch for new ‌Siri‌ capabilities and the home hub that's reliant on the revamped version of ‌Siri‌, Gurman says the updated ‌Apple TV‌ and ‌HomePod‌ are both linked to "new artificial intelligence features."We've been hearing rum
  
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• Apple's Smart Home Hub Won't Launch Until September as Siri Remains Unfinished

  09-03-2026 20:17 via macrumors.com
  Apple is postponing the launch of its planned smart home hub until September 2026, reports Bloomberg. Apple has pushed back the debut of the home hub multiple times due to ongoing issues with the revamped version of Siri. The hub has a heavy AI focus and it is tied to the more intelligent ‌Siri‌ that Apple has in the works.
  Prior to realizing the Apple Intelligence version of ‌Siri‌ would not be ready until 2026, Apple planned to launch the home hub in spring 2025. After it b
  
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• MacBook Neo Wallpapers Now Available for All Macs in macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta

  09-03-2026 19:51 via macrumors.com
  The colorful new wallpapers that Apple introduced with the MacBook Neo are available for all Macs in the fourth beta of macOS Tahoe 26.4 that came out for developers today.
  Featuring bubble-style lines with colorful gradients, the wallpapers come in Mac Purple, Mac Blue, Mac Pink, and Mac Yellow. The design and the colors spell out the word "Mac."Beta testers can use the new wallpapers by opening up the System Settings app, going to the Wallpaper option, and scrolling down to the Pictures sectio
  
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• 'Apple: The First 50 Years' Book Available Tomorrow

  09-03-2026 19:36 via macrumors.com
  Tech columnist David Pogue's new book Apple: The First 50 Years will be available in hardcover and digital formats starting this Tuesday, March 10.
  In time for Apple's 50th anniversary on April 1, the 608-page book explores the first five decades of the company's history. Pogue interviewed 150 key people who shaped Apple into what it is today, including the company's co-founder Steve Wozniak, former CEO John Sculley, former design chief Jony Ive, and others.While many aspects of Apple's history
  
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• Latest iOS 26.4 Beta Adds New Emoji Characters

  09-03-2026 19:20 via macrumors.com
  The fourth iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4 betas that Apple provided to developers today introduce nine new emoji characters. TromboneTreasure ChestDistorted FaceHairy Creature (aka Bigfoot or Sasquatch)Fight CloudOrcaLandslideThere are also new skin tone modifiers people wrestling and dancers with bunny ears, as well as a gender neutral option for the ballet dancer emoji.The emoji characters are part of the Unicode 17 update that the Unicode Consortium previewed in fall 2025. It oft
  
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• The iPad deals keep coming: Now you can get a 5G iPad Air for $699

  09-03-2026 19:02 via macworld.com
  
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  There’s a new iPad Air around, but the upgrade isn’t all that worth it, especially since you can get the M3 version on sale. The 11-inch iPad Air M3 is now down to $699, a savings of $150 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen.It might have Apple’s older M3 chip, but this iPad Air still delivers just the right level of performance. In our review, we gave the tablet a 4-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, finding that it has a great display, fantastic b
  
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• ‘Refreshed’ colors reportedly coming to the iMac this year

  09-03-2026 18:46 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple unveiled a flurry of new products last week sporting a few new colors, including a pink iPhone 17e and a citrus-flavored MacBook Neo. Those hoping to see a colorful new Mac desktop, however, will have to wait until later in the year. But it looks like iMac fans are in for a treat.“The 2026 Mac lineup is taking shape,” writes Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter. “Up next are upgraded Mac Studios (I expect these around th
  
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• Apple Releases Fourth watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 Betas

  09-03-2026 18:13 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided developers with the fourth betas of upcoming watchOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the third betas.
  The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required.watchOS 26.4 adds a new Average Bedtime metric to the sleep features that sync to the health app, so you can better keep an eye on how bedtime impacts overall
  
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• Fourth macOS Tahoe 26.4 Beta Now Available for Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  09-03-2026 18:10 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided the fourth beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the third beta.
  Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 adds a new Charge Limit feature so Mac users
  
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• Apple Seeds Fourth Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers [Update: Public Beta Available]

  09-03-2026 18:10 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the fourth betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple provided the third betas to developers.
  Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 add multiple new features to the ‌iPhone‌ and the ‌iPad‌. A Playlist Playground feature in Apple Music
  
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• Steve Jobs would have loved MacBook Neo

  09-03-2026 17:54 via macworld.com
  
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  On the face of it, it might seem that Apple’s new MacBook Neo is a chronically underpowered device. After all, it runs on an A18 Pro chip that was originally designed for mobile phones, not for computers, so you might reasonably feel that it’ll struggle to be up to the task when it comes to MacBook usage.The thing is, if the chip were made by anyone other than Apple, you might be right. But Apple’s chips are so efficient that using a mobile processor in a laptop almost
  
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• iPhone 17, 17e, Pro Max & iPhone Air best deals – Compare prices now

  09-03-2026 17:42 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest iPhone 17, Pro, Max and Air deals: Updated March 9, 2026In the U.S. you can get some savings on unlocked iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max at Apple’s Refurbished store. See below for the best carrier deals on the newer iPhones.U.K. shoppers can get discounts on the current generation of iPhones, with savings to be had on the iPhone Air:iPhone Air 256GB: £200 off at Amazon U.K.In September 2025 Apple launched the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the iPhone Air. Then, in March
  
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• Best MacBook Pro deals: Best prices for M5, M5 Pro & M5 Max

  09-03-2026 17:06 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBest MacBook Pro deals available now: Updated March 2026These recommendations are based on the best prices right now at hundreds of resellers of Apple products. These are the best deals on MacBooks we’ve seen:Today’s best MacBook Pro deals: U.S.
  Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): $1,549 ($50 off, WAS $1,599) ClearanceAmazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $1,799 ($200 off, WAS $1,999) ClearanceApple Refurbished, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB
  
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• Apple Has Apparently Already Finalized iPhone 18e

  09-03-2026 16:43 via macrumors.com
  Apple has already finalized plans for next year's entry-level "iPhone 18e" model, according to a known leaker.
  According to a new post from the Weibo user known as "Fixed Focus Digital," Apple has now locked in plans for the ‌iPhone‌ 18e. This is despite the fact that the iPhone 17e hasn't yet launched.The ‌iPhone 17e‌ features the A19 chip, Apple's C1X modem, MagSafe, and 256GB of base storage. Little is known about the ‌iPhone‌ 18e's features at this stage, but th
  
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• MacBook Neo's AppleCare+ Repair Fees Are Lower Than All Other Macs

  09-03-2026 16:27 via macrumors.com
  The new MacBook Neo has a breakthrough starting price of just $599, and AppleCare+ repair fees for the laptop are lower than all other Macs too.
  AppleCare+ for the MacBook Neo can be purchased for $139 upfront, or customers can opt to pay $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year indefinitely. In the U.S., there is also AppleCare One, which lets you protect multiple Apple products from $19.99 per month.For a MacBook Neo with AppleCare+ coverage, repair fees are as follows:
  Battery replacement: $0
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