Apple explains how MacBook Neo is its most recycled material product ever

Apple claims its new MacBook Neo uses more recycled materials than any previous product.

Moinak Pal     March 7

Vivo to unsettle iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra with DSLR-level tech on its next

Vivo's X300 Ultra packs a 200MP Zeiss telephoto with 3° OIS and 60fps autofocus — specs that make the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra look camera-shy.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

Apple’s budget MacBook Neo is already outrunning the M1 MacBook Air in early tests

Early MacBook Neo benchmarks show Apple’s cheapest laptop keeping pace with the M1 MacBook Air in several tests.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 6

Tests show Apple M5 Max smoking AMD and setting performance record

Apple's M5 Max just set a new performance record, outscoring AMD's best in single-core tests and even outperforming Apple's own M3 Ultra chip in multi-core performance.

Rachit Agarwal     March 6

Apple is promoting Microsoft Office apps for MacBook Neo, and the target is obvious

Apple is taking a rare approach with the marketing material for its new MacBook Neo, signaling that winning over Windows users is more important for the company than keeping its walled garden perfectly sealed.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 6

Kino, one of the best iPhone camera apps, just got a big video upgrade

Kino 1.4 update brings Apple Log 2 support to the popular iPhone camera app, capturing a wider and more accurate range of colors.

Rachit Agarwal     March 6

Samsung vs. Apple earbuds in 2026: Everything you need to know before spending $179 or $249

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 series and Apple's AirPods lineup arrive in 2026 with bigger ambitions than ever. Hi-Res Audio, heart rate sensing, next-gen ANC — here's how every spec and feature actually stacks up before you spend your money.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 6

Your orange iPhone 17 Pro can turn pink with household cleaner

The Cosmic Orange finish on the iPhone 17 Pro is one of the most eye-catching colors Apple has released in years. But according to a recent test, it might be surprisingly easy to change that color, all it takes is the wrong cleaning product. A report found that common household cleaners containing chemicals like hydrogen […]

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 6

Apple Music will put custom tags for AI songs and visuals, but it’s not enough

Apple Music's new Transparency Tags let labels flag AI-generated content, but the honor system has no enforcement. Deezer's fraud numbers show why that's a problem.

Paulo Vargas     March 5

MacBook Neo has slow USB ports, but they come with an intelligent warning system

The MacBook Neo has two USB-C ports that may look identical, but only one supports output to an external display. Thankfully, macOS will politely tell you if you plug your monitor into the wrong one.

Rachit Agarwal     March 4

The MacBook Neo may be Apple’s cleverest bait to catch them young

The MacBook Neo makes the jump to macOS easier for students and could quietly shape the next generation of Apple loyalists.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 4

5 reasons to skip the MacBook Neo and buy an older MacBook Air instead

Apple’s new MacBook Neo is the cheapest MacBook yet, but older MacBook Air may still be the better purchase.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 4

MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Which affordable Apple laptop is the right pick for you?

The MacBook Neo brings the price of a MacBook down to $599, but compromises were inevitable. We compare it to the M5 MacBook Air to see which laptop offers better value.

Rachit Agarwal     March 4

The MacBook Neo is Apple’s greenest product ever

Apple's newly unveiled MacBook Neo contains 60% recycled content by mass, including recycled aluminum, cobalt, copper, gold, lithium, steel, and rare earth elements, marking the highest recycled material share in any Apple product to date.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 4

The MacBook Neo cuts too frequently, and too deep

Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop designed to make macOS more accessible to a wider audience. Starting at $599, the device is the cheapest MacBook the company has released in years and is aimed at students, first-time Mac users, and buyers considering Chromebooks or lower-end Windows laptops. The laptop marks a […]

Moinak Pal     March 4

Apple MacBook Neo launched: Everything you need to know

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo brings macOS to budget buyers, but heavy compromises in hardware and features make the MacBook Air a far more capable alternative.

Moinak Pal     March 4

Apple launches colorful MacBook Neo at $599 with an iPhone chip

Instead of the usual M-series silicon for Macs, the latest laptop from Apple comes equipped with an A18 Pro chip that you will find inside iPhones.

Nadeem Sarwar     March 4

Apple’s Studio Display XDR will need a pretty new Mac or iPad to run at 120Hz

Apple's new Studio Display XDR delivers 120Hz ProMotion, but only the latest M5 iPad Pros and new MacBook Pros can actually run it at full speed. Older devices are capped at 60Hz.

Paulo Vargas     March 4

Apple’s upcoming low-cost laptop could be the MacBook Neo

Apple appears to have accidentally leaked MacBook Neo as its new lower-cost laptop ahead of launch.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 3

Apple reveals M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon with an all-big-core design and big performance gains

Apple has introduced its newest professional silicon, the M5 Pro and M5 Max, marking a significant leap in performance for its high-end Macs. Built on an all-big-core design that focuses on raw compute power and efficient execution of demanding workflows, these chips are aimed squarely at creative professionals, developers, and anyone whose work pushes traditional […]

Moinak Pal     March 3

Apple’s new Studio Display XDR shrinks Pro XDR into a brighter, more affordable miniLED monitor

Apple launches smaller Studio Display XDR with brighter miniLED and lower price than Pro Display XDR.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 3

Apple upgrades the base M5 MacBook Pro to 1TB storage with a $100 price hike

Apple has doubled the base storage on the M5 MacBook Pro, eliminating the 512GB option and making 1TB the new starting point. The updated configuration comes with a $100 price increase.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 3

MacBook Air gets faster M5 chip, double the storage, and a price hike

Apple's MacBook Air just received the M5 upgrade, bringing faster AI performance, double the base storage, and a new N1 wireless chip.

Rachit Agarwal     March 3

MacBook Pro jumps to M5 Pro and Max silicon, faster storage, and higher prices

Apple has updated the 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro with its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, delivering faster CPU and GPU performance, improved AI acceleration, quicker SSD speeds, and support for Wi Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5, though the upgrades come with higher starting prices.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 3

Apple gives Studio Display a big Thunderbolt 5 upgrade and VESA adapter

Apple updated the Studio Display for the first time since 2022. Same 5K panel, same price — but Thunderbolt 5 and a better camera finally show up.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 3

Setapp now lets you pay for Mac and iOS apps in full or as standalone subcriptions

MacPaw now lets you avoid paying for its entire catalog of apps as a membership fee. You can now pay for lifetime access, or subscribe to only a few.

Nadeem Sarwar     March 3

Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which $1,300 flagship deserves to be in your pocket?

Samsung's S26 Ultra just dropped. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has been winning arguments since September. Both cost over a grand. Here's which one actually makes sense.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 3

iPhone 17e brings big upgrades, but it’s still not the obvious choice over Pixel 10a

The iPhone 17e adds faster performance, MagSafe, and more storage, but the Pixel 10a counters with a smoother 120Hz display, smarter AI features, an extra ultrawide camera, and a bigger battery. Here’s why Google’s midranger still feels like the better buy.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 3

Apple finally fixed the budget iPhone’s vibe, and the Pixel 10a can’t keep up

Apple’s iPhone 17e feels like a grown-up “budget” iPhone, making the Pixel 10a refresh harder to defend.

Vikhyaat Vivek     March 2

iPad Air gets faster M4 chip, more memory, and better connectivity without a price hike

Apple's new iPad Air packs the M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and a redesigned iPadOS 26 — all without raising the $599 starting price.

Shikhar Mehrotra     March 2

Apple unveils faster, sturdier, and more spacious iPhone 17e at the same $599 ask

Apple's latest budget iPhone sticks to a familiar design but adds the A19 chip, MagSafe support, improved durability, and 256GB of base storage, all while keeping its $599 price tag.

Pranob Mehrotra     March 2

A real Apple earbuds deal: AirPods 4 with ANC are 34% off

Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are down to $119, a 34% discount from $179. With the H2 chip, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, and a USB-C wireless charging case, this is the AirPods 4 deal worth grabbing.

Omair Khaliq Sultan     March 1

I wish Apple made this sleek wireless power bank, but it works just fine with the iPhone

Xiaomi’s new magnetic wireless power bank delivers a sleek, Apple-like design and reliable iPhone charging, offering one of the most polished MagSafe-style accessories available today.

Moinak Pal     February 28

Creaseless foldable phones are here sooner than Apple and Samsung will pull it off

Honor Magic V6 and OPPO Find N6 tease creaseless inner displays, potentially beating Apple and Samsung to truly smooth foldable phones.

Varun Mirchandani     February 28