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Until now, the MacBook Air was the lowest-cost MacBook, and the new MacBook Neo is only cheaper because it drops certain features. Here's what you have to give up, large and small, and whether it's worth it.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/04/macbook-neo-has-compromises-but-not-all-of-them-will-matter-to-you?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

The Gamakay TK75HE V2 mechanical keyboard is very much a gamer's keyboard with the RGB elements and lack of Mac keys, but it is fairly quiet compared to other options.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/03/gamakay-tk75he-v2-review-gamer-focused-specs-windows-layout-very-plastic?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Australia could soon force the Apple App Store to remove AI apps that let users access adult or violent content without age verification.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/03/ai-apps-without-age-checks-may-soon-be-removed-from-the-app-store-in-australia?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

The new base model iPhone 17e is now faster, but is still the budget option compared to the iPhone 17. Here's how the standard model compares with the new value option.
https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-17e/vs/iphone-17e-vs-iphone-17-budget-against-performance-compared?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

The lowest price of the year is in effect now on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, as Amazon drops the earbuds down to $119.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/amazon-slashes-airpods-4-with-active-noise-cancellation-to-119-save-34?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

The M4 chip used in the new iPad Air does not have the same performance as the iPad Pro version, thanks to core count changes.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/performance-anxiety-ipad-air-m4-chip-is-binned-has-only-three-performance-cores?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Apple's developer beta program has reached the third round, with fresh builds of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 testable, but not macOS Tahoe 26.4.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/macos-tahoe-264-absent-from-third-round-of-developer-betas?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Apple's accessory lineup has just received a tropical twist with the introduction of brand new spring colors for Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/apples-spring-hardware-refresh-brings-new-colors-for-cases-and-accessories?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Showdown: The iPhone 17e is here, and it brings a performance boost and MagSafe to Apple's value-focused smartphone. Here's how it compares to its predecessor, the iPhone 16e.

https://appleinsider.com/inside/iphone-17e/vs/iphone-17e-vs-iphone-16e-apples-low-end-compared?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Years of under-investment in data centers may mean that Apple will increase its reliance on Google when the revamped Siri launches. Or it may not, it's hard to tell from the inconsistent report.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/apple-either-over--or-under-invested-in-server-hardware-depending-on-how-you-read-this-report?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Researchers have found that the extra wireless network you set up for visitors may not isolate devices the way router makers advertise.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/your-wi-fi-routers-guest-network-may-not-be-as-secure-as-you-think?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Apple's new iPhone 17e has a few new tricks up its sleeve, but the exterior design remains familiar enough to raise a practical question about case compatibility.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/an-existing-iphone-16e-case-will-still-fit-the-iphone-17e?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Apple has started its week of launches by debuting a new iPad Air, which is mostly just an upgrade to M4.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/theres-not-much-in-the-new-m4-ipad-air-update-other-than-speed?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Apple's new iPhone 17e brings more speed, better wireless connectivity, and corrects the biggest flaw in the iPhone 16e.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/iphone-17e-arrives-with-a19-chip-upgrade-and-magsafe-charging?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Amazon is kicking off March with an iPad mini 7 deal that takes $100 off multiple colors and storage capacities. Plus, grab an Apple Pencil Pro at $35 off.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/02/save-100-on-ipad-mini-7-plus-grab-apple-pencil-pro-deal?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

In this week's "Reboot" column, the Apple Experience is a supply chain play, mini versions of old Macs are cute, and Godzilla's drone show record.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/01/reboot-godzilla-mini-macs-and-easing-the-supply-chain?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

A number of Apple Store locations in the United Arab Emirates have temporarily closed, in line with government recommendations as Middle East tensions rise.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/01/apple-stores-close-in-united-arab-emirates-following-iran-strikes?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Consumers can expect a long wait for the next version of the iPad Pro, but the 2027 refresh will get vapor chamber cooling, not a major revamp in design.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/01/ipad-pro-with-vapor-chamber-cooling-will-wait-until-early-2027?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

The Baseus PicoGo line has expanded with the AM52 Qi2.2 MagSafe battery packs, which bring more features and faster speeds to the pocketable chargers. One even has a built-in cable.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/01/baseus-picogo-am52-qi22-batteries-review-multi-device-charging-25w-magsafe?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Apple is expected to push its Gemini-trained Apple Foundation Models and new chatbot-like Siri functions during WWDC, but Core ML could also see an update to Core AI to emphasize the priority shift.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/01/wwdc-2026-to-introduce-core-ai-as-replacement-for-core-ml?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

Apple Stores are preparing for a significant number of physical product launches during its early March event, with the new MacBook getting its own table.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/03/01/table-space-apple-retail-braces-for-affordable-macbook-push?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

The Apple TV hit drama "Your Friends and Neighbors" is gearing up for its second-season debut in April and has already landed a third-season renewal.

https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/02/your-friends-neighbors-returning-to-apple-tv-for-third-season?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

While Siri will soon use Google Gemini tech for its Apple Intelligence features, Google itself has confirmed that it will operate under Private Cloud Compute and Apple's rules.
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/01/12/google-confirms-that-it-wont-get-apple-user-data-in-new-siri-deal?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon