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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 model at Best Buy with a valid e-mail address. The e-gift card will be sent out after you receive the MacBook Neo, or after you pick it up in a Best Buy store. $25 GIFT CARDMacBook Neo at Best Buy Apple announced the MacBook Neo today, and it's now the cheapest MacBook in the lineup starting at $599 and powered by the A18 Pro chip. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5, up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads, and up to 2x faster for tasks like photo editing. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "MacBook Neo Pre-Orders at Best Buy Include Free $25 Gift Card" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 having the option in earlier versions of ‌macOS Tahoe‌, and there is a new Charge Limit feature that lets Mac users select a maximum charge level that ranges from 80 percent to 100 percent. Apple silicon Mac users will see now see warnings about apps that are still using Rosetta 2, because Apple is phasing out Rosetta after macOS 27. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ is also the final version of macOS that will run on Intel-based Macs, and Apple is working to remove all lingering Intel features. We could see additional features in upcoming versions of ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4, such as new emoji characters. Apple is expected to test the update for the next several weeks, with a launch planned for the spring.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS Tahoe This article, "Apple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.4 Public Beta" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 update for the new displays. The new monitors are available for pre-order and will launch on Wednesday, March 11.Related Roundup: macOS TahoeRelated Forum: macOS Tahoe This article, "Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 With Support for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 $1,599.Related Roundup: Apple Studio DisplayRelated Forum: Mac Accessories This article, "New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Will Have Day One Firmware Update" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, major updates that are set to come out this spring.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Releases iOS 26.3.1 and iPadOS 26.3.1 With Bug Fixes and Studio Display Support" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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, because it's almost the same size and has an aluminum chassis. It's thicker than the ‌MacBook Air‌, but it has a 13-inch display, and it also weighs 2.7 pounds. Apple designed the MacBook Neo from the ground up, and it comes in some fun colors like Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus. Each of the notebooks has a color matched keyboard and trackpad, but the keyboard has no backlighting and the trackpad isn't the higher-end Force Touch trackpad Apple uses in its other Macs. It's a physical trackpad with an actual click rather than haptic feedback for presses, and it doesn't support multitouch gestures. There is no notch, with Apple instead adopting an iPad-style design with thicker bezels that house the front-facing camera. Speakers are located on the exterior sides of the device, which is new, and Spatial Audio is supported. The MacBook Neo has a bit of a cheaper feel compared to the ‌MacBook Air‌ or MacBook Pro because of the thicker bezels and the changes to the trackpad, but it is still an excellent machine for the price. Apple used the A18 Pro chip in the MacBook Neo, which is technically an iPhone chip. It was first introduced in the iPhone 16 Pro, and while it's a powerful chip, it doesn't match the performance of Apple's newer M-series chips. There's only 8GB RAM included, and 60GB/s memory bandwidth, half that of the ‌MacBook Air‌. Apple says the MacBook Neo is up to 50 percent faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with an Intel Core Ultra 5 chip, which is an apt comparison because this is aimed at people who might instead buy a lower-cost Windows laptop or Chromebook. The MacBook Neo is up to two times faster at photo editing, and three times faster when it comes to on-device AI workloads, according to Apple. You get a Retina quality display, but only 500 nits brightness and no add-on features like True Tone or P3 Wide color. There are two USB-C ports, but only one is USB3 with DisplayPort 1.4 support. You can connect a single 4K 60Hz display to the MacBook Neo. Battery life is a little low for a device the size of a ‌MacBook Air‌ with an A-series chip, and it lasts for up to 16 hours. Bluetooth 6 and Wi-Fi 6E are supported, so it is compatible with 6GHz networks. We'll have more in-depth hands-on coverage of the MacBook Neo and Apple's other new products next week. This article, "Hands-On With the New MacBook Neo" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 similar size and lightweight design, they are aimed at very different types of users. The MacBook Neo focuses on delivering the essentials of the Mac experience at the lowest possible cost, while the ‌MacBook Air‌ offers significantly more performance, features, and flexibility. Design The MacBook Neo and the 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ have similar dimensions. The ‌MacBook Air‌ remains thinner, but the MacBook Neo has a slightly smaller overall footprint owing to its smaller display. Both machines weigh 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg). MacBook Neo ‌MacBook Air‌ Height 0.50 inch (1.27 cm) 0.44 inch (1.13 cm) Width 11.71 inches (29.75 cm) 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) Depth 8.12 inches (20.64 cm) 8.46 inches (21.5 cm) There are still some notable design differences. The MacBook Neo does not have a backlit keyboard or a haptic trackpad, and only has Touch ID when configured with 512GB of storage for an extra $100. They are also available in different selections of color options, with the MacBook Neo's color extending to the Magic Keyboard in a lighter shade. MacBook Neo ‌MacBook Air‌ Available in Silver, Blush, Indigo, and Citrus Available in Silver, Sky Blue, Midnight, and Starlight ‌Touch ID‌ on 512GB models only ‌Touch ID‌ Magic Keyboard or Magic Keyboard with ‌Touch ID‌ Backlit Magic Keyboard with ‌Touch ID‌ Color-matched Magic Keyboard Black Magic Keyboard Mechanical Multi-Touch trackpad Haptic Force Touch trackpad with pressure-sensing capabilities Display "notch" Display The ‌MacBook Air‌'s display is slightly larger and supports True Tone and P3 wide color. Both are Liquid Retina displays with 500 nits of brightness. MacBook Neo ‌MacBook Air‌ 13-inch Liquid Retina display 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (15-inch model also available) 2408 by 1506 pixel resolution 2560 by 1664 pixel resolution sRGB Wide color (P3) True Tone technology Thicker display borders Slimmer display borders Performance The MacBook Neo is Apple's first Mac to contain an iPhone chip. The A18 Pro is still a capable chip, but the M5 is around 20% faster for single-core tasks and 80% faster for multi-core tasks. The M5 chip also has more than double the GPU throughput of the A18 Pro and features Neural Accelerators. MacBook Neo ‌MacBook Air‌ Apple A18 Pro chip Apple M5 chip Made with TSMC's second-generation 3nm process (N3E) Made with TSMC's third-generation ‌3nm‌ process (N3P) 6-core CPU 10-core CPU 5-core GPU 8-core GPU Neural Accelerators 8GB unified memory 16GB, 24GB, or 32GB unified memory 60GB/s memory bandwidth 153GB/s memory bandwidth Battery and Charging The ‌MacBook Air‌ has up to two hours of extra battery life over the MacBook Neo, along with support for charging via MagSafe 3 and fast charging. MacBook Neo ‌MacBook Air‌ Integrated 36.5-watt-hour lithium-ion battery Integrated 53.8-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery 16-hour battery life 18-hour battery life ‌MagSafe‌ 3 charging Fast-charge capable with 70W USB-C Power Adapter or higher Comes with 20W USB-C Power Adapter Comes with 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max Cameras, Speakers, and Microphones The ‌MacBook Air‌ has a superior array of camera and audio hardware, resulting in a slightly better experience with video calls, listening to music, and recording audio. MacBook Neo ‌MacBook Air‌ 1080p FaceTime HD camera 12MP Center Stage camera LED webcam indicator light Desk View support Dual-speaker sound system Four-speaker sound system Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using supported AirPods Dual-mic array with directional beamforming Three-mic array with directional beamforming Connectivity The MacBook Neo's connectivity is more limited than that of the ‌MacBook Air‌. While both have two USB-C ports, the ‌MacBook Air‌'s are considerably more capable in terms of data transfer and external display support. MacBook Neo ‌MacBook Air‌ Wi-Fi 6E connectivity Wi-Fi 7 connectivity One USB 3 (10 Gb/s) port and one USB 2 port (480 Mb/s) Two Thunderbolt 4 ports (40 Gb/s) Support for one 4K external display at 60Hz Support for two 6K external displays up 60Hz or 4K at 144Hz 3.5mm headphone jack 3.5mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones Magnetic ‌MagSafe‌ 3 charging port Other Differences The most significant difference between the MacBook Neo and the ‌MacBook Air‌ is price: The ‌MacBook Air‌ costs $500 more. It is also much more configurable, with higher amounts of memory and storage available. MacBook Neo ‌MacBook Air‌ Ambient light sensor 256GB or 512GB storage 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB storage Starts at $599 Starts at $1,099 Which to Choose? Choosing between the MacBook Neo and the ‌MacBook Air‌ primarily comes down to how demanding your needs are and how much you want to spend. The MacBook Neo is clearly positioned as Apple's most accessible notebook, delivering the core Mac experience at the lowest possible price. For users who primarily need a reliable computer for basic everyday tasks, the Neo provides enough performance. Its lower cost also makes it an appealing option for households purchasing multiple computers, such as for kids or family use. For first-time Mac owners, the MacBook Neo is also likely to be the most sensible starting point. It offers the same software experience as Apple's more expensive laptops, allowing new users to explore the platform without a large financial commitment. In many cases, buyers moving from inexpensive Windows laptops or Chromebooks will find the Neo significantly faster and better built than devices in the same price range. The ‌MacBook Air‌, by contrast, is aimed at users who expect higher performance, greater longevity, and a more feature-rich, premium experience. Its more powerful M5 chip, memory options, larger display, and significantly more capable connectivity make it far better suited to multitasking, professional workloads, and creative applications. Users who regularly work with large files, run demanding software, connect multiple external displays, or want a machine that will remain comfortable to use for many years will benefit from choosing the Air. In practical terms, the MacBook Neo is best viewed as a budget entry point into the Mac lineup, while the ‌MacBook Air‌ remains Apple's mainstream ultraportable for most people. Buyers who simply want a dependable Mac for everyday computing can save money with the Neo, but those who want stronger performance, better hardware features, and a laptop that will scale to more demanding tasks over time should consider spending the extra money on the ‌MacBook Air‌.Related Roundup: MacBook AirTag: MacBook (A18 Pro)Buyer's Guide: 15" MacBook Air (Buy Now), 13" MacBook Air (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook Air This article, "MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air Buyer's Guide: 40 Differences Compared" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 are 5K displays, but it will work with affordable USB-C 4K display options from companies like LG, Dell, and Samsung. There are two USB-C ports in the MacBook Neo, but only one supports DisplayPort 1.4 for an external display. An external monitor will need to be plugged into the appropriate port, which is the USB 3 port closest to the rear of the device. There is no Thunderbolt support, which is what other Macs use for multiple displays, and how the Studio Display options connect. Adding a second display might be possible using a third-party DisplayLink adapter, as has been the case with other Macs with display limitations, but this has not been tested yet. While there's official support for just one external display, the MacBook Neo can at least drive the extra display and its own built-in display at full native resolution. The MacBook Neo has a 13-inch Retina display with a resolution of 2408 x 1506 at 219 pixels per inch. The MacBook Neo is priced starting at $599, and it is available for pre-order today from Apple's website. The new Mac will launch on March 11. This article, "MacBook Neo Can Only Drive One External Display at 4K 60Hz" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 $999.00 ($200 off), the 16GB/512GB model for $1,099.00 ($300 off), and the 24GB/512GB model for $1,299.00 ($300 off). In regards to the latter two models, these are matches for the all-time low prices on the M4 MacBook Air. $200 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $999.00 $300 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,099.00 $300 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,299.00 Deals on the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air aren't quite as steep, but you can still find up to $200 off these models on Amazon. The best price is on the 16GB/512GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air, available for $999.00 ($200 off). If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Skip The New Models and Get Up to $300 Off M4 MacBook Air on Amazon" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 the U.S., the iPhone 17e starts at $599, just like the iPhone 16e did. The new iPad Air's key upgrades include Apple's M4 chip, an increased 12GB of RAM, Apple's N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and the C1X modem in cellular models. The MacBook Air received a faster M5 chip, and a doubled 512GB of base storage, but the starting price increased from $999 to $1,099 as a result of a 256GB configuration being dropped. With the N1 chip, the MacBook Air now has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and it now comes with Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max. The higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models finally received M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, plus up to twice as fast SSD speeds and a doubled 1TB of base storage. Battery life has increased slightly across all of the models, and the N1 chip extends to the MacBook Pro line now for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. The regular Studio Display gained Thunderbolt 5 support and improved speakers, and the camera now supports Desk View. There is also an all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR that gained all of those benefits, plus bigger improvements such as a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and more. The colorful new MacBook Neo starts at just $599 in the United States, and at an even lower $499 for college students. Available in Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver, the MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone, and it is equipped with a 13-inch display, up to 512GB of storage, and a non-configurable 8GB of RAM. To learn about these new products, read our coverage of Apple's announcements:Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip and 512GB Base Storage Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR: 120Hz, Mini-LED, and More Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro ChipApple also released new color options for a variety of accessories, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and the Crossbody Strap. This article, "Apple Unveiled These Seven New Products This Week" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 the newest MacBooks at Best Buy with a valid e-mail address. The e-gift card will be sent out after you receive the eligible MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, or after you pick it up in a Best Buy store. $50 GIFT CARDM5 MacBook Air at Best Buy $100 GIFT CARDM5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro at Best Buy In regards to the upgrades, the MacBook Air features performance improvements thanks to the newest M5 chip, as well as Apple's custom N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. The new MacBook Pro includes M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which are up to 30 percent faster when compared to the M4 generation, and up to 2.5x faster than M1 Pro and M1 Max. In terms of design, both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro keep the same overall designs as previous generations. M5 MacBook Air 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) - $1,099.00 + $50 gift card 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,299.00 + $50 gift card 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB) - $1,299.00 + $50 gift card 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) - $1,699.00 + $50 gift card M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/1TB) - $2,199.00 + $100 gift card 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/2TB) - $2,799.00 + $100 gift card 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/1TB) - $2,699.00 + $100 gift card 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max/2TB) - $3,899.00 + $100 gift card If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "New M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Get First Pre-Order Offers From Best Buy" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 $699 for the general public, and to $599 for college students. But, that is the most expensive the MacBook Neo gets on its own. With the MacBook Air's starting price rising from $999 to $1,099 with the introduction of new models with the M5 chip this week — albeit with a doubled 512GB of storage — the MacBook Neo is as much as $500 cheaper than the MacBook Air. And it could go on sale through resellers like Amazon for even less eventually. Here is an overview of the U.S. starting prices for MacBooks: 13-inch MacBook Neo: $599 13-inch MacBook Air: $1,099 15-inch MacBook Air: $1,299 14-inch MacBook Pro: $1,699 16-inch MacBook Pro: $2,699 MacBook Neo is available to pre-order now and launches on Wednesday, March 11. This article, "MacBook Neo Starts at Just $499 for Students" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 affordable, especially with the current memory shortages that are causing prices to soar. It's also the RAM in the ‌iPhone 16‌ Pro. Apple's MacBook Air used to have an 8GB option, but in October 2024, Apple updated it to add 16GB RAM to the entry level machine. Since then, no Mac has shipped with less than 16GB. Though it only has 8GB RAM, the MacBook Neo is a powerful machine for everyday tasks like writing, web browsing, and schoolwork, and it's more than capable of light photo and video editing. Pricing on the MacBook Neo starts at $599, and it is available for pre-order. This article, "MacBook Neo Has Just 8GB RAM With No Upgrade Option" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

The MacBook Neo's two USB-C ports have two different specifications, with one being limited to USB 2 speeds. One port is a USB-C 3 port with support for data transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s, while the other is a USB-C 2 port with support for data transfer speeds up to 480 Mb/s. Both support charging, but only the USB-C 3 port features DisplayPort, so users will need to make sure they are hooked up to the correct port when using an external display. There is no way to tell them apart externally. The limitation is likely related to the USB controller of the A18 Pro chip. There is also a headphone jack on the device, but there is no MagSafe charging capability or any other ports. MacBook Neo is available to pre-order starting today, with availability starting on Wednesday, March 11.Tags: MacBook (A18 Pro), USB-C This article, "MacBook Neo Features Two Different USB-C Ports" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

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 17e, which is set to launch on March 11. AT&T At AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17e (256GB) for $5.99/month when you activate a new line or upgrade an existing line on one of AT&T's unlimited voice and data plan. $5.99/MONTHiPhone 17e at AT&T Specifically, you'll get up to $384.36 in bill credits on the 256GB iPhone 17e, or up to $404.36 in bill credits on the 512GB iPhone 17e. No trade-in is required for this deal. Verizon Verizon's deal has the iPhone 17e at no cost when you purchase the device on an Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plan. You'll also need to add a new line on one of these plans, and this is for the 256GB iPhone 17e. $0/MONTHiPhone 17e at Verizon Once you qualify, you'll see the promo credit applied to your account over 36 months. T-Mobile At T-Mobile, you can also get the iPhone 17e at no cost, but you'll need to trade in an eligible device on the Experience More plan. Otherwise, you can get the same offer when trading in an eligible device and add a line on most other plans. $0/MONTHiPhone 17e at T-Mobile If you're purchasing for a family, you can get four iPhone 17e models at no cost and four new voice lines for $25/line per month. You'll need to trade in four eligible devices on the Essentials plan in order to get this deal. If you're switching to T-Mobile, you'll get the iPhone 17e at no cost and you won't need to trade in any device for this one. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Get an iPhone 17e at No Cost With First Pre-Order Discounts From Cellular Carriers" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple today unveiled the colorful new MacBook Neo, which has a "breakthrough" starting price of just $599 in the United States. MacBook Neo features a 13-inch display, an A18 Pro chip with Apple Intelligence support, 256GB and 512GB storage options, dual speakers on the left and right sides of the laptop, and more. Apple has shared a "Hello, MacBook Neo" video showing off the laptop: To learn more about the MacBook Neo, read our coverage of Apple's announcement, and stay tuned for our own hands-on photos and much more. MacBook Neo can be pre-ordered now on Apple.com, and it launches Wednesday, March 11. This article, "Hello, MacBook Neo: Apple Showcases All-New $599 MacBook in Video" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple today debuted the MacBook Neo, a $599 notebook with an A18 Pro chip, 16-hour battery life, and selection of bright colors. The MacBook Neo has the same magic keyboard as other MacBooks, but getting Touch ID is an extra charge. The base $599 MacBook Neo model has a standard keyboard without ‌Touch ID‌ and 256GB of storage, but if you pay $100 more, you can get 512GB of storage and a ‌Touch ID‌ button on the keyboard. There is no option to get ‌Touch ID‌ with the 256GB storage tier. There are just two pricing tiers for storage, with no other upgrade options available for the MacBook Neo. There is a $100 EDU discount, so teachers and students can get the standard Neo for $499, and the upgraded version with ‌Touch ID‌ for $599. The MacBook Neo comes in four colors, including Silver, Citrus, Blush, and Indigo. It is available for pre-order today, with a launch to follow on March 11. This article, "Want Touch ID on the MacBook Neo? It'll Cost You $100 Extra" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple is now accepting pre-orders for all of the new products that it announced this week. Everything can be ordered from the online Apple Store following the debut of the new low-cost MacBook earlier this morning, with deliveries starting on Wednesday, March 11. Here's a list of what you can order now, with pricing details included. MacBook Neo - The 13-inch MacBook Neo has an A18 Pro chip and it's priced starting at $599. It comes in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus. iPhone 17e - Pricing starts at $599 for 256GB of storage. Features A19 chip, MagSafe, and C1X modem. Studio Display - $1,599 for standard glass, or $1,899 for nano-texture glass. Includes Thunderbolt 5 and 5K Retina display with 60Hz refresh rate. Studio Display XDR - Starts at $3,299 for standard glass, or $3,599 for nano-texture glass. Comes with mini-LED display technology, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Thunderbolt 5. M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro - Pricing starts at $2,199 for the 14-inch model, or $2,699 for the 16-inch model. M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, plus faster SSDs. M5 MacBook Air - Priced starting at $1,099. Includes faster M5 chip and 512GB base storage. iPad Air - Priced starting at $599. Features M4 chip, 12GB RAM, and Wi-Fi 7. All of the new devices will launch on Wednesday, March 11, which is also when they'll be available in Apple retail stores. This article, "Apple Opens Pre-Orders for MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro, New Studio Displays and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple today announced the "MacBook Neo," a new kind of low-cost Mac featuring the A18 Pro chip for $599. The MacBook Neo is the first Mac to feature an iPhone chip; the A18 Pro debuted in 2024's iPhone 16 Pro models. The MacBook Neo features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2408-by-1506 resolution and 500 nits of brightness. The display does not have a notch, instead featuring uniform, iPad-style bezels. It is available in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus. The color extends to the Magic Keyboard in lighter shades and comes with matching wallpapers. It weighs 2.7 pounds. The MacBook Neo also offers a 16-hour battery life, a 1080p front-facing camera, and dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio. Starting at $599, the MacBook Neo is now the entry-level MacBook and Apple's most affordable laptop ever. Education customers can purchase it for $499. It is available with 256GB of storage and the Magic Keyboard for $599 or 512GB of storage with the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. MacBook Neo is available to pre-order starting today, with availability beginning Wednesday, March 11. More to follow... This article, "Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro Chip" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple's online store has gone down, just minutes before the company is expected to announce a lower-cost MacBook, which may be named MacBook Neo. Apple already unveiled six products this week, including an iPhone 17e, a new iPad Air, new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, an updated Studio Display, and an all-new Studio Display XDR that replaces the Pro Display XDR. To learn about these new products, read our coverage of Apple's announcements:Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More Apple Announces MacBook Air With M5 Chip and 512GB Base Storage Apple Unveils MacBook Pro Featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR: 120Hz, Mini-LED, and MoreMacRumors is attending an "Apple Experience" in New York today at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, so stay tuned for hands-on coverage. At this gathering, Apple is preparing to show attendees a video, which is likely to reveal the new MacBook.Tag: Apple Store This article, "Apple Store Down Ahead of Rumored 'MacBook Neo' Announcement" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Ahead of the launch of new iPad Air models equipped with the M4 chip, preliminary Geekbench benchmark results have surfaced for the device, giving us an idea of how its performance compares to the prior-generation M3 ‌iPad Air‌. A pair of benchmarks from the 13-inch M4 ‌iPad Air‌ with Wi-Fi + Cellular (iPad16,11) suggest the M4 ‌iPad Air‌ CPU is 17.3 percent faster in single-core performance and 7.9 percent faster in multi-core performance. The benchmarks show single-core scores of 3438 and 3714 and multi-core scores of 12885 and 12296, translating to an average single-core score of 3576 and an average multi-core score of 12591. The prior-generation 13-inch M3 ‌iPad Air‌ has an average single-core score of 3048 and an average multi-core score of 11667 on Geekbench. The M4 ‌iPad Air‌ is equipped with an 8-core CPU featuring three performance cores and five efficiency cores, along with a 9-core GPU. Apple previously used the M4 in the iPad Pro, but the version in the ‌iPad Pro‌ had up to a 10-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU, so the M4 ‌iPad Air‌ does not match the M4 ‌iPad Pro‌ in CPU performance. The 13-inch M4 iPad Pro has a single-core score of 3704 and a multi-core score of 13805, so it offers 3.6 percent faster single-core CPU performance and 9.6 percent faster multi-core CPU performance. The new M4 ‌iPad Air‌ will be available to pre-order at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time tomorrow, with a launch to follow on March 11.Related Roundup: iPad Air Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Don't Buy)Related Forum: iPad This article, "First M4 iPad Air Benchmarks Surface" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Australia, prepare for a double hit of noughties alt-rock nostalgia. American chart-smashers Shinedown are finally heading back Down Under for the first time in more than 15 years, teaming up with British alternative rock heavyweights Bush for a massive co-headline tour this September. Bush – ‘Glycerine’ Yep, that means one night featuring Second Chance, Sound of Madness, Machinehead, Glycerine and a whole lot of extremely loud singalongs. The tour will roll through Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, bringing together two bands who helped soundtrack the alt-rock and post-grunge boom of the late ’90s and early 2000s. For Shinedown, this run marks a long-overdue Aussie return. Since forming in the early 2000s, the band have racked up a frankly ridiculous résumé, including 8.3 billion global streams, 24 #1 rock hits and platinum or gold certification across their entire album catalogue. Not bad for a band who built their name on emotionally-charged arena rock. They’re also heading our way with new music in tow, with their eighth studio album EI8HT arriving on May 29. According to frontman Brent Smith, the record sees the band pushing themselves “like never before”, which is saying something for a group known for turning every stage they touch into a full-blown rock spectacle. Joining them for the ride are alt-rock royalty Bush, who have been doing the loud-and-moody guitar thing since the mid-’90s and doing it extremely well. Their debut album Sixteen Stone launched a string of era-defining hits including Glycerine, Machinehead and Comedown, while frontman Gavin Rossdale remains one of the most recognisable figures in the genre. More than three decades into their career, Bush are still going strong, recently releasing their tenth studio album I Beat Loneliness in 2025 and continuing to prove that those brooding alt-rock anthems haven’t lost their bite. So if you’ve ever shouted the words “HEY HEY I WANNA BE A ROCKSTAR” or dramatically stared out a car window while Glycerine played in the background, consider this your sign. Dust off the band tees. Call your mates. Get dad on the blower. And suss all the dates and ticketing details down below. Dates Sun 20 Sept — Riverstage, Brisbane Wed 23 Sept — Hordern Pavilion, Sydney Fri 25 Sept — John Cain Arena, Melbourne Sun 27 Sept — AEC Theatre, Adelaide Tue 29 Sept — HPC, Perth Artist pre-sale tickets on sale: Fri 6 March @ 9am local time – Thurs 12 March @ 11am local time Early bird pre-sale tickets on sale: Tues 10 March @ 10am local time – Thurs 12 March @ 11am local time – Register Here -> https://daltours.cc/bush-shinedown Spotify pre-sale tickets on sale: Wed 11 March @ 11am local time – Thurs 12 March 11am local time Venue/Ticketing pre-sale tickets on sale: Wed 11 March @ 11am local time – Thurs 12 March @ 11am local time General tickets on sale: Friday 13 March @ 11am local time via destroyalllines.com Further Reading Watch Corey Taylor, Bush and LIVE Unite For A Heartbreaking Musical Tribute To Chris Cornell Watch Gwen Stefani Unveil Her New Emotional Breakup Ballad, ‘Used To Love You’ REVIEW FLASHBACK: Bush, Staind and Cherri Bomb, Enmore Theatre 2012 The post Shinedown & Bush Announce Massive 2026 Australian Co-Headline Tour appeared first on Music Feeds. View the full article

Aussie nu metal diehards: Linkin Park have landed. The icons of heavy music officially kicked off the Australian leg of their From Zero World Tour last night at Brisbane Entertainment Centre – marking their first show on Aussie soil since 2013 and their first-ever Australian performance with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong. Linkin Park – ‘What I’ve Done’ Live In Brisbane 2026 And if the Brisbane opener is anything to go by, fans heading to the remaining shows across Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney are in for a very stacked night. Following a set from homegrown metalcore heroes Polaris, the band ripped through a 27-song setlist spanning their entire career, balancing brand new material from their ARIA #1 album From Zero with a generous serving of the Chester Bennington-era classics that helped define a generation of nu metal. Yep – the big ones are all there. In The End, Numb, Crawling, What I’ve Done, One Step Closer, Papercut and Faint all made appearances, alongside deeper cuts like From The Inside and Waiting For The End. The new era gets its moment too, with multiple tracks from From Zero woven through the set – including The Emptiness Machine, Heavy Is The Crown, Overflow, Two Faced, Up From The Bottom and Stained – giving fans their first taste of how the band’s new chapter translates to the arena stage. The show itself is broken into four distinct acts (plus an encore), with cinematic interludes and intro sequences threaded throughout the set – including recurring motifs built around Castle of Glass. There are also a few fun curveballs sprinkled in the mix. Mike Shinoda briefly revisits his Fort Minor era with a short performance of ‘Where’d You Go’, while the band also squeeze in a mash-up moment featuring When They Come For Me and Fort Minor’s Remember The Name. Meanwhile DJ Joe Hahn gets his own spotlight moment with a solo segment before the band launches back into the chaos. The encore brings the nostalgia levels to critical mass, with ‘Papercut’, ‘In The End’ and ‘Faint’ closing the night – the latter stretching into an extended outro that sends the crowd home suitably wrecked. Linkin Park’s Aussie tour marks a major moment for the band, who returned to the stage last year following the tragic passing of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017. With Emily Armstrong (Dead Sara) stepping into co-vocal duties alongside Mike Shinoda, the band’s latest era has already proven a huge success, with From Zero debuting at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Now, Aussie fans are finally getting to see that new chapter live. If Brisbane’s launch show is any indication, it’s equal parts tribute, celebration and fresh start – with a setlist that manages to honour the past while making space for the future. And yep, you will almost certainly lose your voice by the time In The End rolls around. Peep all the spoilers down below. Full Setlist – Brisbane Entertainment Centre (March 3, 2026) Act I Inception Intro A Somewhere I Belong Points of Authority Up From the Bottom Crawling The Emptiness Machine Act II Creation Intro A The Catalyst Burn It Down Over Each Other Where’d You Go (Fort Minor) Waiting for the End Castle of Glass Two Faced Joe Hahn Solo Empty Spaces When They Come for Me / Remember the Name Casualty One Step Closer Act III Break / Collapse Lost Stained What I’ve Done Act IV Kintsugi Overflow Numb From the Inside Heavy Is the Crown Bleed It Out Encore Papercut In the End Faint Linkin Park From Zero 2026 Australian Tour Dates Supported By Polaris Thursday March 5 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane Sunday March 8 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Tuesday March 10 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Thursday March 12 – AEC Arena, Adelaide Saturday March 14 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Sunday March 15 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Tickets on sale now via Live Nation Further Reading Linkin Park Unleash Second Single Of Their New Era, ‘Heavy Is The Crown’ Linkin Park Unveil Their New Singer, Drop First Single, Album Announcement & Tour Dates Watch: The Offspring + Emily Armstrong: Stripped-Down Version Of ‘Gone Away’ The post FULL SETLIST: Linkin Park’s First Aussie Show In 13 Years appeared first on Music Feeds. View the full article

The new Studio Display XDR is designed for all kinds of professional work, and it is uniquely suited for use in the medical field. The Studio Display XDR supports DICOM medical imaging presets and a Medical Imaging Calibrator so it can be used for diagnostic radiology. Radiologists will be able to view images right on the Studio Display XDR without the need to use a single-purpose medical imaging display. There is a display mode switching option for transitioning from a standard viewing mode to a radiology viewing mode. Pricing on the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299, and it is more affordable than many specialized medical imaging monitors. Apple says the Medical Imaging Calibrator that it created for the Studio Display XDR is pending FDA clearance and it should soon be available in the United States. According to Apple, its aim with the new functionality is to continue to improve technology available to the healthcare community to boost patient care. The Studio Display XDR also features a mini-LED backlight with 2,304 local dimming zones, 2000 nits of peak HDR brightness, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and advanced color accuracy. Pre-orders for the Studio Display XDR will begin on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time, with a launch to follow on March 11.Related Roundups: Apple Pro Display XDR, Apple Studio DisplayRelated Forum: Mac Accessories This article, "Apple's Studio Display XDR Supports DICOM Medical Imaging for Diagnostic Radiology" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Apple is going to be accepting pre-orders for a slew of new devices starting tomorrow, with orders set to begin at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time. To give users around the world an idea of when pre-orders will be accepted in their time zone, we've compiled a list of time zone conversions for several countries. Our list isn't exhaustive, so if you're planning to order one of Apple's new devices, make sure to verify the exact time for your location. Pre-orders will be available for the iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 Max MacBook Pro, M5 Pro ‌MacBook Pro‌, M5 MacBook Air, Studio Display 2, and Studio Display XDR. Apple hasn't announced the low-cost MacBook yet, but presumably pre-orders for that device will also start tomorrow. Australia West - 10:15 p.m. AWST Australia East - 1:15 a.m. AEDT (Thursday) Austria - 3:15 p.m. CET Baltic countries - 4:15 p.m. EET Belgium - 3:15 p.m. CET Brazil East - 11:15 a.m. BRT Canada West - 6:15 a.m. PST Canada East - 9:15 a.m. EST China - 10:15 p.m. CST Denmark - 3:15 p.m. CET Finland - 4:15 p.m. EET France - 3:15 p.m. CET Germany - 3:15 p.m. CET Hong Kong - 10:15 p.m. HKT India - 7:45 p.m. IST Indonesia West - 9:15 p.m. WIB Ireland - 2:15 p.m. GMT Italy - 3:15 p.m. CET Japan - 11:15 p.m. JST Luxembourg - 3:15 p.m. CET Netherlands - 3:15 p.m. CET New Zealand - 3:15 a.m. NZDT (Thursday) Norway - 3:15 p.m. CET Poland - 3:15 p.m. CET Portugal - 2:15 p.m. WET Puerto Rico - 10:15 a.m. AST Saudi Arabia - 5:15 p.m. AST Singapore - 10:15 p.m. SGT South Africa - 4:15 p.m. SAST South Korea - 11:15 p.m. KST Spain - 3:15 p.m. CET Sweden - 3:15 p.m. CET Switzerland - 3:15 p.m. CET Taiwan - 10:15 p.m. CST UAE - 6:15 p.m. GST United Kingdom - 2:15 p.m. GMT United States West - 6:15 a.m. PST United States Mountain - 7:15 a.m. MST United States Central - 8:15 a.m. CST United States East - 9:15 a.m. EST After the pre-order period, the new devices will launch on Wednesday, March 11. This article, "Here's When You Can Pre-Order the iPhone 17e, New Studio Displays and More in Every Time Zone" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article