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Apple-hating tech bros are lying to you
Apple’s new MacBook Neo has generated a torrent of opinions, and many aren’t based on facts.
Apple Breakfast
MacBook Neo makes me want an iPhone Neo
The MacBook Neo proves Apple can do cheap, just not with the iPhone.
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Best Mac 2026: Every Apple Mac and MacBook compared
We compare every Mac to help you find the right model – from the budget-friendly MacBook Neo to powerful workstations and compact desktop Macs.
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This giant Lego brick is an actual working Mac
A speedy Mac mini M4 hidden inside a doubly retro chassis.
Feature
If you think MacBook Neo is a bad deal, it's not for you
Is $599 too much? Is 8GB of RAM a problem? Does it measure up to other products? Or does it not matter?
Reviews
Journey Nexa Lift laptop sleeve review
The Nexa case impresses with its beautiful design, excellent workmanship, and unique selling point: integrated chargers for iPhone and AirPods.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Pro and M5 Max, and more new Apple products
This past week, Apple released the new iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Pro, new MacBooks, and more, and held its Apple Experience event. We’re covering it all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
Feature
Ranked: Every feature missing from the MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo is surprisingly cheap, but the low price brings some sacrifices. Here’s what matters and what doesn’t.
More Color
Apple's long, strange trip to the MacBook Neo
Apple no longer has the hurdles that hampered its previous attempts at a budget laptop.
News
All of Apple's March announcements, as they happen!
Apple has a 'big week' of announcements, and you can follow along with Macworld.
Opinion
The toughest MacBook Neo decision? Whether to spend $100 on a button
On the MacBook Neo, Touch ID costs extra. Is it worth it?
Feature
I met MacBook Neo. Everything I know is a lie
Apple’s new $599 laptop is impossible to comprehend.
Deal
We still love the M4 MacBook Air–especially now that it's $300 off
The Apple MacBook Air M4 with 24GB memory and 512GB storage is down to $1,299.
News
Apple's MacBook Neo is $599? Whoa.
Apple's budget laptop comes in cool colors and gets an A18 Pro.
Feature
M5 deep dive: What the hell is a super core?
Apple rebrands its CPU cores so people know they're really fast.
News Analysis
The MacBook Neo is hiding in plain sight
The new MacBook Air specs and pricing help to understand where Apple's cheap MacBook fits in the lineup.
News
Your Mac might not work with the new Studio Displays
Another nail in the coffin for non-Apple silicon Macs.
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M5 Pro & Max MacBook Pros: Your complete guide to Apple’s new Pro laptops
The MacBook Pro M5 Pro & M5 Max are here, claiming 4x AI performance
News
Whoops! Apple accidentally reveals 'MacBook Neo'
Regulatory document appears on Apple's website, then is quickly removed.
News
Apple's higher (and lower) MacBook pricing explained
It's complicated. We'll break it all down for you.
News
The MacBook Air has a new chip and a lower price (sort of)
Apple's new mid-range laptop has the same design with a faster processor and twice the starting storage.
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Apple's first mini-LED ProMotion monitor has a nice price
Apple has updated its Studio Display gets Thunderbolt 5 and a better webcam, but the star is the new Studio Display XDR.
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M5 MacBook Air: Your complete guide
Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is here. Here’s everything we know so far about the design, specs, performance, price, and release timeline.
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The M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros are a bigger upgrade than we thought
Enter super cores and Fusion Architecture.
News
Tapping may be 'optional' on the 'touch-friendly' MacBook Pro
New report claims that the rumored M6 MacBook Pro will be a distinctly different experience than the iPad.
News Analysis
Apple's March announcements aren't even close to done
In terms of sheer volume this is shaping up to be a big week for Apple fans.
News
Apple retail stores brace for 'major rush'
Dedicated table will reportedly showcase the budget MacBook, which Apple hopes will "drive a serious number of switchers."
Feature
March is a huge month for Apple fans–here's what's coming
New Macs, iPads, iPhones, and everything else coming during a jam-packed month.
Opinion
A cheap laptop is the shakeup the MacBook lineup needs
Apple's upcoming budget laptop could send ripples of change throughout the MacBook lineup.
Opinion
Apple's cheap MacBook only has one job
Something's been missing from the MacBook lineup, and it's time Apple brought it back: Fun.
News
Apple testing a Studio Display with high-end ports and speakers
Code discoveries point to dual Studio Display 2 configurations, with changes that may separate a standard model from a premium one.
Feature
What do Apple fans want? An iBook… er SE… er MacBook!
The results are in: Here's what Macworld readers want from Apple's cheap MacBook.
Feature
Apple’s March event: 6 burning questions
The company’s secretive culture makes it challenging for leakers to get the full picture.
News Analysis
Apple’s low-cost MacBook may skip these features (but you won't miss them)
Apple appears to be reusing older components to make its most affordable Mac yet.
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Apple Spring Event 2026: When it’s expected, how to watch, and all the rumors
Apple’s March 4 'experience' event is coming. Here’s what could launch, from a new iPhone to updated Macs and iPads.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What to expect from the Apple Experience on March 4
The Apple Experience event is next week, on March 4. On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we expect: new MacBooks, new iPads, a new iPhone 17e, and a lot more.
News
Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro might get its own Dynamic Island
A new report descibes a 'refreshed, dynamic user interface' that blends iOS with macOS.
Apple Breakfast
Apple's cheap MacBook will be how cheap, exactly?
A sub-$500 MacBook is a nice idea, but budget seekers might need to recalibrate their expectations.
News
Apple set to launch 'at least 5 new products' by March 4
Low-cost MacBook will be accompanied by a range of 'hardware, software, and chips,' according to a new report.
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How long Macs & MacBooks last: Lifespan, support & when to upgrade
How long do Macs and MacBooks last? Average lifespan, macOS support timelines, battery life, and when it’s time to upgrade.
Feature
Apple's next Macs will finally check every box
Apple is finally ready to deliver some of the features Apple fans have wanted for years, starting with a true budget MacBook.
Deal
Get a free storage upgrade with this M5 MacBook Pro deal
The 1TB M5 MacBook Pro is down to the price of the 512GB model at B&H.
News
Dwindling M1 Air stock points to imminent release of a budget MacBook
It looks increasingly likely that Apple will launch its new laptop in time for its March 4 "experience."
News
macOS 26.3 may have spilled Apple’s March 4 secrets
Product drivers for the low-cost MacBook and two new Studio Displays spotted in the latest macOS code.
Feature
ChatGPT is your iPhone's secret superpower
Forget Siri 2.0. OpenAI’s smarter chatbot is already integrated into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: MacBooks are coming! Cheap MacBooks are coming!
Apple has something cooking for March 4, and the signs indicate we are getting the laptop we’ve been waiting for. We’re talking about the upcoming event and new developments in Apple AI hardware on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
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Apple's March event might bring several days of surprises
Report predicts Apple will unveil new iPhone, iPad, and MacBooks over the course of several announcements leading up to March 4 "special experience."
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How to tell if your Mac has been hacked – Key signs & what to do
Learn the top warning signs of a compromised Mac, how to check for intrusions, and what steps to take to protect your data.
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