Apple’s Big Hardware Week: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Macs, and More
Apple announced several new devices this week, including the $599 MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Air, new MacBook Pro models, and the Studio Display XDR.
Apple announced several new devices this week, including the $599 MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Air, new MacBook Pro models, and the Studio Display XDR.
Microsoft has confirmed Project Helix as the codename for its next-generation Xbox console, which will play both Xbox and PC games.
Apple has pushed a second build of iOS 26.4 beta 3 and iPadOS 26.4 beta 3 just days after the first version, suggesting quick bug fixes and stability improvements.
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo targets the budget laptop market for the first time. With an A18 Pro chip, macOS, and long battery life, it could pull Windows and Chromebook users into Apple’s ecosystem.
Apple says the MacBook Neo name was chosen to feel fun, friendly, and fresh. Here’s the story behind the branding of Apple’s new budget laptop.
MacBook Neo has two identical USB-C ports, but only one supports external displays. If you connect a monitor to the wrong port, macOS will warn you.
iOS 18.7.6 fixes an emergency calling issue affecting iPhone XS and iPhone XR users in Australia. Apple recommends installing the update immediately.
macOS 26.3.1 is now available with support for Studio Display (2026) and Studio Display XDR, along with bug fixes for Mac.
Download iOS 26.3.1 and iPadOS 26.3.1 for iPhone and iPad. Get the latest IPSW files, security updates, and installation instructions here.