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Apple is set to unveil a redesigned MacBook Pro in October 2026, marking its first major hardware update since 2021. The new device reportedly features a touch-enabled OLED display, a Dynamic Island replacing the traditional notch, and a significantly lighter chassis. It will run on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, with potential cellular connectivity.
Apple is set to release its first touchscreen MacBook Pros next month, featuring OLED displays and significantly lighter chassis. The laptops will run on M5 Pro and Max chips, marking a major shift from previous hardware orthodoxy.
Amazon has launched early discounts for its October Prime Big Deal Days, cutting the price of Apple's M5 MacBook Air by $200. The 13-inch model now starts at $1,099, while the 15-inch version is $1,299. These markdowns effectively erase the price increases Apple implemented in June 2026, offering the lowest prices for these laptops since the MSRP hike. The sale includes various configurations with 16GB or 24GB of memory and 512GB or 1TB of storage.
Amazon is offering $200 discounts on the 13-inch and 15-inch M5 MacBook Airs during its October Prime Day event, effectively negating the price increases Apple implemented in June. The 13-inch model with 512GB of storage is now $1,099, while the 15-inch version is $1,299. These sales make the midrange laptops more competitive against Apple's new, cheaper MacBook Neo.
Rumors suggest the iPad Air will get a major redesign in 2027, moving to OLED displays with a cost-efficient single-stack LTPS approach, possibly borrowing styling from the iPad mini and adding features like water resistance and a vibration-based speaker system, all alongside a rumored M5 chip as part of a broader OLED rollout across Apple’s line.
The MacRumors buyer’s guide argues the current M5 MacBook Air still offers the best value today, with a $1,299 starting price (often discounted to around $1,199), 16GB RAM on the base model, and solid performance; since a refresh isn’t expected for about six months and rumors point to an OLED/M6 upgrade later, buying now—especially during back-to-school promotions and refurbished deals—is smarter unless you specifically need OLED or a touchscreen.
Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro (2025, M5) is at its lowest Amazon price: $1,499 (down from $1,699), a 12% cut, with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and up to 18 hours of battery life, making it a strong portable pro option.
Apple has effectively given up on the Vision Pro after the M5 refresh failed to spark demand; despite a faster M5 chip, 120Hz refresh, extra battery life, and a more comfortable band, the $3,499 headset remains heavy and expensive, with insider reports of unusually high returns. The Vision Pro team has been redistributed to other projects (including Siri), and while rumors of a cheaper Vision Air exist, Apple has no plans for a new model and is focusing on AR glasses without a built-in display.
Apple’s M5-powered MacBook Air lands in a muddled middle ground between the budget MacBook Neo and the premium MacBook Pro. It gains notable upgrades (MagSafe, Touch ID, a larger display and better webcam) and real performance boosts over the Neo, but its starting price of about $1,100 narrows the gap to the Pro and raises questions about value for cost-conscious buyers. The Air’s future relevance may hinge on Apple clearly redefining its niche in a lineup that already spans budget, mid-range, and pro-level performance.
Apple now ships the M5 in three MacBooks: the new MacBook Neo (entry level), the MacBook Air (a middle ground between affordability and performance), and the MacBook Pro (sustained performance with better display and I/O). The Air is thinner and fanless with two Thunderbolt ports, while the 14" Pro features active cooling, a brighter mini-LED display with ProMotion, HDMI, SDXC, an extra TB4 port, and longer battery life. With pricing starting at $1,099 (13" Air) and $1,299 (15" Air) versus $1,599 for the 14" Pro, the decision hinges on whether you value sustained workloads and pro features (Pro) or lighter daily use with solid performance (Air). The three-tier approach makes the Air a balanced option rather than the default, while Neo offers the lowest-cost entry.
Amazon cuts the 2025 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) with the M5 chip to $1,400—its lowest price in a month—highlighting a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, strong webcam and audio setup, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration.
The M5 MacBook Air remains the best all‑around choice for most buyers, delivering roughly double the M1 Air’s performance in multi‑core workloads and GPU tasks, a faster CPU, 16GB RAM baseline, 512GB storage, and a quiet, fanless design, all at a higher entry price than before. It sticks to the Air’s mass‑market sweet spot with strong battery life, a bright display, and a comfortable keyboard, while Pro features stay in the higher‑end lineup. The MacBook Neo offers a cheaper alternative but throttles under heavy load, and the Pro line still provides premium displays and ports for those who need them.
The M5-powered Air and 14-inch Pro share the same CPU and Neural Engine, delivering similar short-burst performance, but the Pro uses active cooling, a brighter ProMotion display, and more ports (HDMI, SDXC) at a higher price. The Air stays lighter, fanless, and cheaper, excelling in everyday tasks; the Pro maintains higher sustained performance for long workloads like video rendering or heavy coding. For most buyers, the Air offers better value and portability, while the Pro is worth it for sustained workloads, advanced display HDR, and expanded connectivity.
Apple kicked off its March event with a refreshed iPad Air, followed by new MacBook Air and Pro models powered by the M5 chip, and hints of a low-cost MacBook, with in-person press demos in London, New York, and Shanghai.
Apple is reportedly refreshing the MacBook Air with the M5 chip (3nm, up to 10-core CPU/GPU, 16–32GB RAM, 153GB/s memory, 16-core Neural Engine) to boost CPU/GPU and on-device AI performance, while the design and port layout largely remain the same. Storage stays 256GB–2TB, and pricing is not expected to change (around $1,099). A 13-inch and 15-inch lineup is expected, with two Thunderbolt 4/USB-C ports and Retina LCD display. OLED may come in a future update after Pro models; release could be as soon as next week following Tim Cook’s teaser announcements.