Apple’s March 2026 refresh brings MagSafe to the iPhone 17e, the M4 chip to the iPad Air, the M5 to the MacBook Air, and the new M5 Pro and M5 Max to the MacBook Pro—plus doubled storage on most models. Here’s what’s new and who should upgrade.
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How Does the New MacBook Neo Compare to the MacBook Air?
Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo offers an affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem, but its compromises mean it’s best suited for K–12 students and users with basic computing needs. Here’s how it compares to the MacBook Air.
New Features in iOS 26.1
Struggling with Liquid Glass transparency or accidental camera launches? iOS 26.1 addresses both and adds a safer slide‑to‑stop alarm control, swiping to switch songs in Music, Background Security Improvements, and more Live Translation languages.
Apple Adds M5 Chip to MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro
Apple has brought its new M5 chip to the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, boosting performance but changing little else. The updates maintain existing designs and price points.
Apple Unveils New iPhone 17 Lineup, Updated Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3
Apple’s September harvest brings the new iPhone 17 lineup and the iPhone Air, three new Apple Watch models, and the AirPods Pro 3, plus release dates for iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe. Get the details and our upgrade advice.
At WWDC 2025, Apple Unveils Liquid Glass and Previews New OS Features
At its Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple unveiled the first major interface change to its operating systems in many years, along with a boatload of new features, many powered by Apple Intelligence. Here are a few of our favorites.
Apple Updates Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra Chips
Apple has updated the Mac Studio by swapping the M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips for the M4 Max and new M3 Ultra. The M3 Ultra version also offers a new memory ceiling of 512 GB and a new storage max of 16 TB. It’s a monster machine.
Apple Speed Bumps iPad with A16 and iPad Air with M3
Apple’s latest iPad and iPad Air updates make them faster and more appealing without increasing prices. If you’re in the market for an iPad, the iPad remains a steal and the iPad Air offers all the performance most people will ever need.
New M4 MacBook Air Features Faster Performance and Improved Video Calls
Apple has updated the MacBook Air with an M4 chip and higher memory ceiling for added performance, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera for better video calls, and enhanced multi-display support for greater productivity. And it’s $100 less.
New iPhone 16e Redefines Budget iPhone Choices
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e for $599 and discontinued the iPhone SE and iPhone 14. It’s much more capable than the models it replaces, but the iPhone 16 may be worth $200 more.
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