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macOS 26.4 adds a neat charging feature that Windows laptops have had for years
macOS 26.4 introduces a new "Slow Charger" indicator that alerts you when your MacBook is connected to an underpowered adapter or cable, making it easier to diagnose slow charging issues.
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Apple explains how MacBook Neo is its most recycled material product ever
Apple claims its new MacBook Neo uses more recycled materials than any previous product.
MacBook Neo has slow USB ports, but they come with an intelligent warning system
The MacBook Neo has two USB-C ports that may look identical, but only one supports output to an external display. Thankfully, macOS will politely tell you if you plug your monitor into the wrong one.
5 reasons to skip the MacBook Neo and buy an older MacBook Air instead
Apple’s new MacBook Neo is the cheapest MacBook yet, but older MacBook Air may still be the better purchase.
MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Which affordable Apple laptop is the right pick for you?
The MacBook Neo brings the price of a MacBook down to $599, but compromises were inevitable. We compare it to the M5 MacBook Air to see which laptop offers better value.
The MacBook Neo cuts too frequently, and too deep
Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop designed to make macOS more accessible to a wider audience. Starting at $599, the device is the cheapest MacBook the company has released in years and is aimed at students, first-time Mac users, and buyers considering Chromebooks or lower-end Windows laptops. The laptop marks a […]
Apple MacBook Neo launched: Everything you need to know
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo brings macOS to budget buyers, but heavy compromises in hardware and features make the MacBook Air a far more capable alternative.
Apple’s Studio Display XDR will need a pretty new Mac or iPad to run at 120Hz
Apple's new Studio Display XDR delivers 120Hz ProMotion, but only the latest M5 iPad Pros and new MacBook Pros can actually run it at full speed. Older devices are capped at 60Hz.
Apple’s upcoming low-cost laptop could be the MacBook Neo
Apple appears to have accidentally leaked MacBook Neo as its new lower-cost laptop ahead of launch.
Apple reveals M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon with an all-big-core design and big performance gains
Apple has introduced its newest professional silicon, the M5 Pro and M5 Max, marking a significant leap in performance for its high-end Macs. Built on an all-big-core design that focuses on raw compute power and efficient execution of demanding workflows, these chips are aimed squarely at creative professionals, developers, and anyone whose work pushes traditional […]
Apple upgrades the base M5 MacBook Pro to 1TB storage with a $100 price hike
Apple has doubled the base storage on the M5 MacBook Pro, eliminating the 512GB option and making 1TB the new starting point. The updated configuration comes with a $100 price increase.
MacBook Air gets faster M5 chip, double the storage, and a price hike
Apple's MacBook Air just received the M5 upgrade, bringing faster AI performance, double the base storage, and a new N1 wireless chip.
MacBook Pro jumps to M5 Pro and Max silicon, faster storage, and higher prices
Apple has updated the 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro with its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, delivering faster CPU and GPU performance, improved AI acceleration, quicker SSD speeds, and support for Wi Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5, though the upgrades come with higher starting prices.
Setapp now lets you pay for Mac and iOS apps in full or as standalone subcriptions
MacPaw now lets you avoid paying for its entire catalog of apps as a membership fee. You can now pay for lifetime access, or subscribe to only a few.
Apple’s hotly-awaited low-cost MacBook might not be so low-cost, after all
Apple's budget MacBook has crept from a $599 rumor to a $699–$749 reality — and soaring memory and cobalt costs are the reason why.
The new low-cost MacBook might lack features you actually use
A sketchy new leak claims Apple's budget MacBook could skip True Tone, fast charging, and a backlit keyboard. Here's what to watch for in March.
Apple’s touch-screen MacBook Pro will get the iPhone’s pill-shaped Dynamic Island
The hyped touch-screen overhaul of the MacBook Pro will also get rid of the notch and adopt a lively Dynamic Island.
Apple prepares new MacBooks, iPhone 17e and more for early March rollout
Apple is gearing up to unveil five new devices in early March, including a low-cost MacBook and refreshed Macs, iPhone and iPad models, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
You’ll soon be able to cap your MacBook’s charge at 80 percent to preserve battery health
Apple is bringing iPhone's Charge Limit feature to MacBooks with macOS Tahoe 26.4.
Future MacBooks might hide your screen from everyone else
A new leak suggests Apple may bring advanced privacy display tech to MacBooks to hide your screen from prying eyes.
Apple sets the date for March 4 event and it could be a big one for Macs
Apple has a whole slate of Mac machines lined up for a 2026, and its March event could kickstart the refresh cycle.
Apple’s upcoming low-cost MacBook might get an all-metal kit in fun colors
The. upcoming low-cost MacBook featuring an iPhone-class processor will reportedly be launched in March, packing a screen smaller than 13 inches.
Next-gen MacBook Pro with powerful M5 chips could land early in March
Report indicates new MacBook Pro models featuring Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max chips could arrive in just a few weeks.
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