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Apple has replaced the iPhone Upgrade Program with Apple Upgrade, a new US leasing service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The Klarna-backed program offers flexible lease terms, upgrade options, and lower monthly payments starting at $11.99.

The launch of the Apple MacBook Ultra is rapidly approaching. The first MacBook with an OLED touchscreen is expected to rely exclusively on panels from Samsung Display, with Apple planning to order 2.5 million units. LG Display and BOE are not expected to supply panels for the most expensive MacBook for the time being.

Apple is planning at least eleven new Mac models in the coming months and years, and a report from Bloomberg has already revealed many details in advance. From the MacBook Pro with Apple M6 to the MacBook Ultra and an iMac with an OLED display, numerous Macs are in the pipeline.

Hardware Canucks has put the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x with the entry-level Snapdragon X2 Plus SoC against the Apple MacBook Neo. The comparison shows that, despite being more expensive, packing a more powerful SoC, and a 50% bigger battery, the IdeaPad Slim 5x falls short of the MacBook Neo in many areas.

The MacBook Neo has been a huge success and is said to have boosted Apple's total laptop sales by 10 percent. However, production is now expected to be up to 40 percent lower than originally anticipated due to a shortage of the Apple A18 Pro ARM chip.

Satechi has just unveiled three color-matching accessories for the Apple MacBook Neo: the OntheGo 5-in-1 Multiport Adapter, USB-C Snap Hub and Slim EX Wireless Mouse. Priced from $29.99 to $44.99, the lineup adds expanded connectivity and streamlined portability.

USB-C is supposed to make life easier, but unlabeled cables make the standard unnecessarily complicated. From 480 Mbit/s to 120 Gbit/s and from 5 watts to 240 watts—the capabilities of USB-C cables can vary significantly. WhatCable, a free macOS app, shows you what a cable is capable of.

The M7 Ultra could introduce the biggest unified memory upgrade in Apple Silicon history, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is substantial enough to put Apple's flagship SoC closer to workstation and entry-level server-class offerings.

Global PC shipments fell nearly 5% in Q2 2026, ending nine consecutive quarters of growth. Apple bucked the trend with higher shipments and market share, while IDC warned that further declines and industry consolidation are likely.

Apple has started testing DRAM chips made by China's CXMT for devices sold in China. CXMT is on the Pentagon's 1260H list of companies linked to the Chinese military. Apple is still seeking US government clearance to use the chips. The move follows steep price hikes on Mac and iPad models tied to global memory shortage.

The most affordable MacBook Pro is expected to get a brand-new design along with the Apple M7, and much sooner than previously anticipated. The Apple M6 will apparently remain on the market for only a few months.

After AMD tried to discredit the Apple MacBook Neo with a misleading advertising campaign, Microsoft and Dell are now also taking jabs at the affordable MacBook. While Microsoft isn't quite as far off the mark as AMD, the Dell XPS 13 is significantly more expensive than the MacBook Neo in some regions.

Apple's MacBook Pro has supported the DCI-P3 color space for a decade. The switch to a tandem OLED panel is expected to usher in a new era of vibrant displays, replacing DCI-P3 with the much larger BT.2020 color space.

Apple's long-rumoured touchscreen MacBook will reportedly launch with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips rather than waiting for the M7 generation, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported. The 14-inch and 16-inch models are expected between late 2026 and early 2027. Beyond the touch display, the new MacBook will bring Dynamic Island from the iPhone, an OLED panel, and a redesigned chassis.

Apple's latest price hike has already affected the official price of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro, but Amazon has yet to fully reflect the increase. However, recent price history indicates that the remaining stock may not stay at current pricing for long.

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air featuring the M5 chip, 16 GB of unified memory, and a 1 TB SSD is currently available at a substantial discount on Amazon. Interestingly, some colour variants have not yet been affected by Apple's recent price increases, although stock may be limited.

Following Apple's major price increase, the MacBook Neo now costs at least $699. Just one day after the price increase, the Apple Store is offering the MacBook Neo as a refurbished model for the first time, but the discount barely offsets the price increase; the budget MacBook is still available at a lower price on the open market.

The Apple MacBook Ultra will either be released with the older Apple M5 Max, or its launch will be significantly delayed. This is because Apple is said to have halted development of the Apple M6 Pro and M6 Max in order to focus on the M7 series instead, which is expected to offer significantly stronger AI performance.

Apple's first major price increase since the start of the DRAM crisis is here. At the Apple Store, prices now start at up to $249 for an Apple TV 4K, $799 for a MacBook Neo, and at least $2,999 for a 16-inch MacBook Pro.

The MacBook Neo, along with a bunch of other Apple devices, has seen a price adjustment. Apple's most affordable laptop now starts at $699 instead of $599, which puts it closer to most entry-level Windows laptops on the market.

Apple's new CEO John Ternus will begin his tenure in September with a wave of new products that will bring Apple fans many exciting new releases. Well-known Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has listed the most important new products coming our way after the summer break, including the first ones potentially bearing the “Ultra” moniker.

Apple claims it is being forced to raise prices due to the DRAM crisis. And this is despite the fact that Apple still enjoys very high profit margins on RAM and SSDs, as a comparison of Apple’s upgrade prices with current market prices shows.

The Dell XPS 13 (2026) is now available to buy. From our early impressions, the new XPS 13 offers an outstanding value thanks to its high-res and colorful 120 Hz display, good performance, and excellent build quality, all for just $699. The MacBook Neo finally has a worthy competitor.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has admitted in an exclusive Wall Street Journal interview that price hikes for Apple products are coming due to the severe shortage of memory components as AI data centers continue to demand more of these. Impacted products and timing were not revealed.

Evidence pointing to a MacBook Pro or MacBook Ultra with a touchscreen is mounting. The first beta version of macOS 27 offers several clues about the first touchscreen Mac, while a reliable leaker claims it is "100% certain" that the laptop will feature a touchscreen.

Belkin has begun selling a new laptop power bank with a large battery capacity and a 158W max output. The power bank has an integrated cable, a display, and is TSA-approved. It is available to buy now with a $15 launch discount.

BenQ has announced a new glossy monitor targeted at Mac users. The new BenQ MA320UG features a 120 Hz Nano Gloss display, smart KVM, iKeyboard control, FocuSync, brightness sync, and Thunderbolt 4. The monitor is now officially available through BenQ and other authorized retailers.

With the MacBook Ultra, Apple will soon be launching its first laptop with an OLED touchscreen. The first beta version of macOS 27 already shows that macOS is being prepared for this laptop, as the system can be officially operated via touchscreen for the first time.

Apple follows the example of Windows 11, adding AI features to every corner of macOS, starting with a chatbot in the style of ChatGPT. After all, macOS 27 will also improve Apple's "Liquid Glass" design and bring performance upgrades.

Apple's highly anticipated touchscreen MacBook Ultra (M6 Pro/M6 Max) is reportedly set for a Q3 2026 launch, featuring advanced hybrid tandem OLED displays for improved battery efficiency. The alleged 14.3-inch and 16.3-inch models are expected to be surrounded by a thinner chassis, and feature the iPhone’s Dynamic Island cutout.

Apple has kicked off early development for its 2028 operating system lineup, internally dubbed "Boppy." Comprising iOS 28 (codenamed "Bell") and macOS 28 (codenamed "Poppy"), these updates are expected to be more substantial than the upcoming "27" releases, specifically designed to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the iPhone.

Acer’s Swift Air 14 is taking aim at the MacBook Neo with a lightweight aluminium chassis, a 14-inch 120 Hz display, and a starting price of $699. A modern but limited port selection and an ambitious 19-hour battery claim make it a compelling budget ultraportable.

Starting at a price of $1,099, the latest 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Air 13 M5 laptop is arguably one of the best value laptops on the market. However, Amazon is now selling the laptop at its lowest price ever, making it an even better option.

Apple's transition to OLED MacBook Pro models has gained momentum as Samsung Display achieves 90%+ manufacturing yields on its production lines. With mass production ramping up for 14-inch and 16-inch tandem OLED panels featuring touchscreen support, the long-awaited hardware upgrade is now projected to launch in late 2026 to early 2027.

Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air with the M5 chip is discounted by $150 for Memorial Day, bringing the 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD model to $1,149 at retailers including Amazon and Best Buy, with similar savings on higher-storage variants. The laptop is a strong value choice for everyday users, with its large Liquid Retina display, long battery life, improved M5 performance, and familiar but durable design.

Apple's "Liquid Glass" design was already controversial on the iPhone. On the Mac the new user interface sometimes looks out of place. Apple is set to make improvements in just a few months with macOS 27, as a reliable source has now been able to find out.

The MacBook Neo has sold even better than Apple would have expected. The notebook with iPhone processor, which competes directly with Chromebooks and inexpensive Windows laptops, could soon become more expensive - but also get new colors.

The Apple MacBook Neo is apparently making Microsoft nervous, because the Windows manufacturer has now paid for a study to "prove" that Windows laptops are both better and cheaper. The results are as revealing as they are misleading.

Apple’s entry-level Mac pricing has shifted as the 256GB Mac mini is officially discontinued worldwide, raising the starting price to $799 - global pricing is also affected. With the M4 Mac mini now requiring a higher investment, we ask whether the M5 MacBook Air offers better value.

Apple hints at unavoidable Mac and MacBook price hikes as CEO Tim Cook has officially warned of prolonged shortages for the Mac mini and Mac Studio due to unprecedented AI demand and surging memory costs. Global supply constraints, driven by AI server prioritization, have led to "unavailable" listings and the removal of high-RAM Mac Studio models.

Framework recently revealed the Framework Laptop 13 Pro with a new chassis, Intel Panther Lake processors, PCIe Gen 5 storage, and a 74 Wh battery. The company is marketing the Laptop 13 Pro as an Apple MacBook Pro alternative. It appears that the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is indeed attracting MacBook Pro users.

Two of the world’s best-known tech YouTubers have teamed up to shine a light on the increasingly opaque and sometimes seemingly deliberately misleading information that marketing departments at major tech companies like Apple and Samsung regularly bombard consumers with. Strictly speaking, it may actually be fair to call them lies in many cases.

The DRAM crisis is reportedly causing problems at Apple, as the company is said to be postponing the launch of the long-awaited MacBook Pro with tandem OLED display, and the next-generation Mac Studio is also said to be coming onto the market later than expected.

Apple has reportedly decided to produce more MacBook Neo than initially planned. The move comes after reports of exceptional demand for MacBook Neo emerged. Apple's alleged decision to increase the production target of the MacBook Neo will make it easier to satisfy demand for the low-cost laptop.

YouTuber ETA Prime has tested Windows 11 on the MacBook Neo through a virtualization app called Parallels. With full 3D hardware acceleration, the Apple A18 Pro SoC smoothly ran some Windows games on it as well.

Framework CEO Nirav Patel warns that the AI boom and a “winner-takes-all” scramble for chips and storage could drive up component costs and push consumers toward cloud-leased, closed devices, effectively ending personal computing as traditionally understood. While acknowledging progress in repairability across the industry, he positions Framework’s upcoming Next Gen Event as part of a renewed pledge to defend user ownership through upgradable, repairable hardware and local control over data and computation.

Apple is killing it in the laptop market, as the MacBook Air 13 M5, MacBook Neo, and MacBook Air 15 M5 currently dominate Amazon's best-selling list. The MacBook Neo's success is not surprising, as it is an excellent $599 laptop and is practically unmatched in the Windows space.

A YouTuber has successfully upgraded the MacBook Neo’s storage beyond Apple’s official limits using a hardware-level modification. The process also uncovers an unexpected difference in how the device handles boot and recovery, hinting at capabilities Apple does not advertise.

Counterpoint's new report says that the notebook display market faces a 5 percent decline in 2026 due to memory inflation, but OLED shipments will surge 33 percent as Apple will unveil the MacBook Pro line with the newer panel tech by next year - 2027.

The Apple MacBook, iMac and Mac mini suffer from a macOS bug that effectively acts like a time bomb. After a timer reaches a certain value, new TCP connections can effectively no longer be established, causing many apps and websites to stop working.