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Joe joined MacRumors in January 2015, and is now a Senior Reporter. Based out of Stoney Creek, Canada, he has been writing about Apple since 2008, with a focus on breaking news coverage.

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Hello, MacBook Neo: Apple Showcases All-New $599 MacBook in Videos

Wednesday March 4, 2026 5:42 am PST by
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: ...
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Apple Store Down Ahead of Rumored 'MacBook Neo' Announcement

Wednesday March 4, 2026 4:52 am PST by
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...
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Apple Unveils 6 New Products, 'MacBook Neo' is Next

Tuesday March 3, 2026 10:49 am PST by
Apple this week has unveiled six new products, including an iPhone 17e, a spec-bumped 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...
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Apple's New Studio Display Boxes Designed to Fit in Your Recycling Bin

Tuesday March 3, 2026 9:13 am PST by
As part of its environmental efforts, Apple says its new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR boxes feature a collapsible design. Apple says the boxes can be broken down into smaller pieces that fit in most recycling bins:Studio Display has been engineered to reduce its environmental impact. The stand is made with 100 percent recycled aluminum. The standard glass display contains 80 percent ...
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Apple Announced These Four New Products Today

Tuesday March 3, 2026 8:12 am PST by
Apple today unveiled updated MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Studio Display models, 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 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...
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iOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 Are Coming Soon

Tuesday March 3, 2026 6:41 am PST by
Apple today confirmed that iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 are on the way. The updates will likely be released at some point this week or next week. iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 are mentioned on the tech specs page for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, which launch on Wednesday, March 11. On a related note, both the new Studio Display and the Studio Display XDR are compatible...
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Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More

Tuesday March 3, 2026 6:25 am PST by
Alongside the all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR, Apple has updated the regular version of the Studio Display with some new features. Here is what is new for the lower-end Studio Display, according to Apple:Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s), with one upstream port (provides 96W pass-through charging) and one downstream port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining up to four...
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Apple Accidentally Leaks 'MacBook Neo'

Tuesday March 3, 2026 6:00 am PST by
Apple appears to have prematurely revealed the name of its rumored lower-cost MacBook model, which is expected to be announced this Wednesday. A regulatory document for a "MacBook Neo" (Model A3404) has appeared on Apple's website. Unfortunately, there are no further details or images available yet. While the PDF file does not contain the "MacBook Neo" name, it briefly appeared in a link...
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Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR: 120Hz, Mini-LED, and More

Tuesday March 3, 2026 5:08 am PST by
Apple today introduced an all-new Studio Display XDR monitor with a 27-inch screen, mini-LED backlighting, 5K resolution, peak brightness of 2,000 nits for HDR content, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, Thunderbolt 5, and more. The new Studio Display XDR replaces Apple's former Pro Display XDR, which has been discontinued. Going forward, there are now two Studio Display models. Here are the...
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Apple to Unveil More New Products Today

Tuesday March 3, 2026 4:20 am PST by
Apple on Monday unveiled the iPhone 17e and an updated iPad Air, but it is not finished yet. Apple promised "a big week ahead," and it is expected to announce additional new products this Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4. The most likely possibilities for Tuesday include updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, and higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro...
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Apple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More

Monday March 2, 2026 11:59 am PST by
Apple today updated its trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website, or at an Apple Store. The charts below provide an overview of Apple's current and previous trade-in values in the United States, according to the company's website. Some of the estimated values increased slightly, while others decreased slightly. iPho...
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iPhone 17e Solves iPhone 16e's Biggest Limitation

Monday March 2, 2026 11:15 am PST by
While the iPhone 17e unfortunately still has a notch, instead of a Dynamic Island, the device does solve the iPhone 16e's biggest limitation. Unlike the iPhone 16e, the iPhone 17e features MagSafe. MagSafe enables precise, magnetic wireless charging with Apple's MagSafe Charger and similar chargers, and it also allows you to magnetically attach Apple's MagSafe Wallet and other supported...
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iPhone 17e: Smaller Details You Might Have Missed

Monday March 2, 2026 10:38 am PST by
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17e, with key upgrades over the iPhone 16e including the A19 chip, MagSafe, and the Ceramic Shield 2 for a more scratch-resistant screen. The device also has Apple's latest C1X modem for faster 5G, a doubled 256GB of base storage, and a new Soft Pink color option alongside White and Black. In addition to those headline changes, we uncovered four smaller iPhone...
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Here's Everything Apple Unveiled Today

Monday March 2, 2026 9:04 am PST by
Apple today introduced two new devices, including the iPhone 17e and an updated iPad Air. It also released select iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and the Crossbody Strap in new colors, such as Bright Guava, Vanilla, and Soft Pink. 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,...
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Apple Releases iPhone Cases, Apple Watch Bands, and Crossbody Strap in New Colors

Monday March 2, 2026 7:49 am PST by
A seasonal color refresh arrived today for a variety of Apple accessories, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and the Crossbody Strap. All of the accessories in the latest colors are available to order on Apple.com starting today. Apple's Silicone Case for the standard iPhone 17 model has three new color options, including Bright Guava, Vanilla, and Electric Lavender. Bright Guava ...
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Apple Unveils Two New Products

Monday March 2, 2026 6:49 am PST by
Apple today introduced two new devices, including the iPhone 17e and an updated iPad Air. 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 ...
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Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More

Monday March 2, 2026 5:05 am PST by
Apple today introduced a new iPad Air, with key upgrades including Apple's M4 chip for faster performance, an increased 12GB of RAM, Apple's N1 wireless networking chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and Apple's custom C1X modem in cellular models. The new iPad Air has the same overall design as the previous-generation model, which is equipped with the M3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 6E support....
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Apple's Next Launch Starts Today

Monday March 2, 2026 4:30 am PST by
Following a new AirTag in January, Apple is set to unveil its next new products of 2026 starting today. Apple CEO Tim Cook teased that the company will have a "big week ahead," with announcements set to begin this Monday, March 2. Apple is reportedly planning a three-day stretch of product announcements from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4, with at least five new products expected ...
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Apple CarPlay is Getting a Major New Feature

Sunday March 1, 2026 4:47 pm PST by
Back at WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it was planning to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles while they are not driving, and the iOS 26.4 beta suggests that the feature may be nearing availability. There are several new references to CarPlay video streaming functionality within the iOS 26.4 beta's source code. The feature is not yet visible to users, but...
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New Report Leaks Another iOS 27 Change

Sunday March 1, 2026 7:58 am PST by
Alongside iOS 27 and other software updates, Apple plans to unveil a modernized "Core AI" framework at WWDC 2026, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "Core AI" will succeed Apple's existing "Core ML" on-device machine learning framework. "The switch from 'ML' to 'AI' is significant," said Gurman, in his Power On newsletter today. "Apple knows that 'machine learning' is a dated term that ...
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