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Apple launched 9to5mac.com a new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, and updated MacBook Pro models this week. The new MacBook Neo starts at $599, and is being viewed favorably by even Windows fans 9to5mac.com. The MacBook Neo macrumors.com has a starting price of $599, or $499 for college students. Apple's SVP of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, spoke to ABC News 9to5mac.com about the new MacBook Neo.
The iPhone 17e macrumors.com was also announced this week, with pre-orders beginning, and cellular carriers are offering discounts macrumors.com. Apple also discontinued over a dozen products dating back to 2019. The new Studio Display XDR macrumors.com is designed for professional use.
MacBook Neo Details
The MacBook Neo features the most recycled content of any Apple product 9to5mac.com. The MacBook Neo may even cannibalize more iPads 9to5mac.com than MacBook Airs. Apple’s Industrial Design Leader, Molly Anderson, discusses the process 9to5mac.com of creating the MacBook Neo. The MacBook Neo's USB-C ports have limitations macrumors.com.
The MacBook Neo macrumors.com is selling out quickly, and if you want one for launch day, act fast. The MacBook Neo can connect to an external monitor, but its native display support shows where Apple positions the machine appleinsider.com. Want Touch ID on the MacBook Neo macrumors.com? It will cost an extra $100.
Software Updates & Features
iOS 26.4 is in beta testing, with upgrades to Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Messages 9to5mac.com, and more. iOS 26 adds new Home Screen settings 9to5mac.com for app icons. Apple is also adding new metadata tags 9to5mac.com to Apple Music to disclose AI-generated content. iOS 26.3.1 macrumors.com and iPad OS 26.3.1 were released with bug fixes, and Studio Display support.
iOS 26 gave Apple’s Calendar app 9to5mac.com a new advantage. mac OS 26.3.1 9to5mac.com is also available. mac OS Tahoe 26.4 macrumors.com public beta 3 has been released.
Apple TV & Entertainment
Ted Lasso season 4 9to5mac.com is coming this August, and Apple TV shared a brief clip. Silo season 3 9to5mac.com is expected to premiere later this year. The French drama "The Hunt 9to5mac.com" was released on Apple TV this week. Apple TV is expanding into true crime with "Twisted Yoga appleinsider.com". Billy Zane 9to5mac.com will join "Stick" as a recurring cast member. Apple TV 9to5mac.com has one of its biggest hit series returning soon.
Accessories & Ecosystem
VSCO Galleries 9to5mac.com app was designed to tackle the friction of shared photo folders. The Blackmagic Camera ProDock 9to5mac.com is one of the best iPhone accessories for video shooters. The first-generation AirTag 4-Pack macrumors.com has dropped to $64.00. ESR's magnetic keyboard cases appleinsider.com are a great place to start.
For those getting a new iPhone 9to5mac.com, here are some favorite Mag Safe accessories. The BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 appleinsider.com is ideal desk lighting.
Industry & Deals
Walmart 9to5mac.com will continue selling Macs after proving market for MacBook Neo. Amazon macrumors.com is offering pre-order discounts for the M4 iPad Air. An industry group representing Apple 9to5mac.com voiced concern to the Pentagon over Anthropic's designation. Netflix acquired 9to5mac.com an AI-tech filmmaking company.
Other News
Google Maps 9to5google.com is rolling out a new gradient icon redesign. Facebook 9to5mac.com was down for some users. The MacBook Pro appleinsider.com and iPad Air macrumors.com have new features.