The new MacBook Neo is Apple's most affordable Mac notebook, and at $599, it's priced the same as the iPhone 17e. For teachers and college students, it's even more affordable at $499. To offer a Mac at such a low price, Apple had to make some compromises, and there are some features that the MacBook Neo is lacking compared to the next most expensive Mac notebook, the MacBook Air. Processor... Read more ›
0
Apple's press release and marketing materials for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR models do not mention which chips are inside the monitors, but MacRumors has confirmed this information in the latest Studio Display firmware. The firmware reveals that the second-generation Studio Display is equipped with an A19 chip, while the Studio Display XDR has an A19 Pro chip, according to code reviewed by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.... Read more ›
0
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 addresses a mobile network issue for ‌iPhone‌ XS models and ‌iPhone‌ XR when establishing a... Read more ›
0
Earlier today we began tracking the first pre-order offers on the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and now the MacBook Neo has joined in at Best Buy. If you pre-order the new low-cost MacBook Neo at Best Buy, you'll get a free $25 Best Buy gift card after purchase. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may... Read more ›
0
Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.3.1, a minor update to the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ operating system that came out last September. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.3.1 comes three weeks after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.3. Mac users can download the new software by opening up the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section. According to Apple's release notes for the update, it adds support for the new Studio Display and... Read more ›
0
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 the settings app for each update. ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 includes several new features. The Compact... Read more ›
0
Apple today released a new firmware update for the Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, two products that aren't set to launch until March 11. The Studio Display Firmware 26.3 update is only for the new Studio Display options, and it is not available on the older model. Studio Display firmware can be updated by connecting the display to a Mac and going to System Settings > Software Update. Pre-orders... Read more ›
0
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 Apple's release notes, the update adds support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display... Read more ›
0
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 devices like the new Studio Display XDR. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more... Read more ›
0
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 point, sitting well below the ‌MacBook Air‌ in both price and capability. While the two... Read more ›
0
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 a 4K resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. The MacBook Neo will not work with the... Read more ›
0
Apple today launched pre-orders for the new M5 MacBook Air, but if you're looking for a good discount you'll do better to shop previous generation models on Amazon. Right now you'll find up to $300 off select M4 MacBook Air devices, with the best deals on 15-inch models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small... Read more ›
0
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 it gains Apple's A19 chip, MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging and magnetic accessories, Apple's second-generation... Read more ›
0
Apple just kicked off pre-orders for the new M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/M5 Max MacBook Pro, and Best Buy already has a few offers on these notebooks. You can get a $50 Best Buy gift card when pre-ordering the MacBook Air and a $100 gift card when pre-ordering the MacBook Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase,... Read more ›
0
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 option available for the MacBook Neo. If you want a configuration with a Touch ID... Read more ›
0
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 MacBook Neo is able to run all Apple Intelligence features, but as AI gets more... Read more ›
0
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 charging, but only the USB-C 3 port features DisplayPort, so users will need to make... Read more ›
0
Apple's latest iPhone, the iPhone 17e, went up for pre-order this morning, and as always you can find numerous offers on the newest Apple smartphone from cellular carriers. This includes savings from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Shoppers... Read more ›
0
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: To learn more about the... Read more ›
0
Apple today debuted the MacBook Neo, a $599 notebook with an A18 Pro chip, 16-hour battery life, and selection of bright colors. The MacBook Neo has the same magic keyboard as other MacBooks, but getting Touch ID is an extra charge. The base $599 MacBook Neo model has a standard keyboard without ‌Touch ID‌ and 256GB of storage, but if you pay $100 more, you can get 512GB of storage... Read more ›
0
Most popular sources
ScienceDaily
|
0% |
AlleyWatch
|
0% |
Startups News
|
0% |
Droid Life
|
0% |
150sec
|
0% |
| View sources » | |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
21.04.2026 06:16
Last update: 06:11 EDT.
News rating updated: 13:11.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.