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Leaked Apple Documents Detail MacBook Neo Features Ahead of Launch
Accidentally leaked Apple documents that reveal the “Neo” name of the upcoming low-cost MacBook also reference some of the features that will be included. The MacBook Neo will feature two USB-C ports, and it will also include a MagSafe port for charging purposes. Apple’s latest Macs use a magnetic MagSafe cable, and in the case read more
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Apple Releases iOS 18.7.6 to Address Australia Emergency Call Issue
Apple today released iOS 18.7.6 for older devices, addressing an issue that caused some older iPhones in Australia to be unable to connect to emergency services. According to Apple’s release notes, the update fixes an issue that was preventing the iPhone XS and iPhone XR from properly connecting to emergency networks in Australia. This update read more
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Apple Releases Third macOS Tahoe 26.4 Public Beta
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 read more
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Apple Releases iOS 26.3.1 and iPadOS 26.3.1 With Bug Fixes and Studio Display Support
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 read more
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Hands-On With the New MacBook Neo
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 read more
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MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air Buyers Guide: 40 Differences Compared
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 read more
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MacBook Neo Can Only Drive One External Display at 4K 60Hz
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 read more
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Apple Unveiled These Seven New Products This Week
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 read more
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MacBook Neo Starts at Just $499 for Students
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 read more
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NotebookLM Now Creates Cinematic Video Overviews Out of Your Notes
Google’s NotebookLM AI-based tool can now turn your research and notes into fully animated “cinematic” videos – an advancement over its original video overview feature that was introduced last year. Before now, video overviews were limited to generating slideshows of your research and writing, but the new Cinematic Video Overview feature uses Gemini 3, Nano read more
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MacBook Neo Compatible With New Studio Displays, But Theres a Catch
Apple’s low-cost MacBook Neo is compatible with the company’s new Studio Displays, but its output will be scaled to 4K resolution at 60Hz. Apple confirmed the compatibility and output limitation with 9to5Mac. With pricing starting at $1,599, the regular Studio Display runs at 5K with a maximum 60Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the all-new 5K Studio read more
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Apple Music Rolling Out Disclosure Tags for AI-Made Songs
Apple Music is rolling out a new metadata system called Transparency Tags, which indicates when AI has been used in the creation of music hosted on the platform. According to Music Business Worldwide, Apple sent a newsletter to industry partners on Wednesday to explain how it will roll out the new set of metadata. The read more
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macOS Will Alert You to MacBook Neo's USB-C Port Limitation
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 read more
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Apple Does Not Include a Charger With All New MacBooks in UK and EU
None of the new MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro models unveiled this week come with a charger in the UK and EU countries, such as Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. This change began with the base 14-inch MacBook Pro last year. If you need a power adapter, you must purchase one separately during read more
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MacBook Neo Has Just 8GB RAM With No Upgrade Option
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 read more
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MacBook Neo Features Two Different USB-C Ports
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 read more
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Hello, MacBook Neo: Apple Showcases All-New $599 MacBook in Videos
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 read more
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iOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 Are Coming Soon
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 read more
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Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More
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 read more
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Apple Accidentally Leaks MacBook Neo
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 read more
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