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Apple has seemingly finalized plans macrumors.com for the entry-level iPhone 18e model, according to a recent leak. The new MacBook Neo appleinsider.com has a starting price of just $599, and Apple Care+ repair fees for the laptop are lower than all other Macs MacBook Neo macrumors.com. Apple is also planning more Mac refreshes for the rest of the year Mark Gurman macrumors.com. The 2026 iMac is rumored to come in new colors Mark Gurman macrumors.com.
Apple's TikTok ad campaign for the MacBook Neo appleinsider.com has taken an absurdist approach. Apple hardware design lead Molly Anderson 9to5mac.com discussed the manufacturing processes for the new MacBook Neo. Apple’s Industrial Design Leader Molly Anderson 9to5mac.com also discussed the design process.
Deals and Pricing
Early reviews say the iPad Air appleinsider.com delivers impressive performance gains with the M4 chip. Anker's new Prime 3-in-1 Foldable Charging Station is at a record low macrumors.com on Amazon.
Apple's Future
Steve Wozniak discussed the origins of Apple 9to5mac.com and its 50th anniversary. Apple is shifting towards producing more "Ultra" products Apple Watch Ultra 3 appleinsider.com. Apple CEO Tim Cook appleinsider.com expressed doubt that Apple's 50-year-old DNA can be replicated.
Apple is expected to release an even bigger MacBook Pro update 9to5mac.com this year. The Mac Studio appleinsider.com is expected to get its M5 update this summer. Apple is planning to launch a "MacBook Ultra macrumors.com" model featuring an OLED display, touchscreen, and a higher price.
Software and Services
Apple TV is unveiling a new series based on a bestselling novel Apple TV 9to5mac.com. iOS 26’s Messages app has a big upgrade for an essential feature iOS 26 9to5mac.com. Apple ran a test on the App Store to see if AI could improve search result rankings 9to5mac.com.
iPhone and Accessories
Every iPhone 9to5mac.com now has a useful hardware feature that zero Samsung phones offer. The Cosmic Orange color Apple offered for the iPhone 17 Pro 9to5mac.com proved hugely popular. iPhone 17e Benchmarks macrumors.com reveal A19 chip performance.
Case-makers have shared design images of the iPhone Fold appleinsider.com. MagSafe battery 9to5mac.com has one feature that has been sought after.
Industry and Other News
Apple added macrumors.com three executives to the leadership page. Parallels 9to5mac.com is still unsure about the MacBook Neo's compatibility. AirPods Pro appleinsider.com 3 have been reviewed after six months since release.
The new 2026 Apple Studio Display appleinsider.com has minor upgrades over the previous generation. ABMate 9to5mac.com gives Apple Business Manager a native Mac app.
A leaker has posted design images of the iPhone Fold. Silo 9to5mac.com is getting an exciting update ahead of season 3’s release.