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technology2 days ago•10 min saved

Apple Memorial Day Deals: MacBooks, iPads, AirPods Cut Prices

Yahoo Tech highlights Memorial Day discounts on Apple gear, with savings across AirPods, Apple Watch Ultra 2, iPad models and MacBooks. Highlights include AirPods 4 for $99, AirPods Pro 3 for $199, Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, iPad entries starting at $299, MacBook Air 13–15-inch (M4/M5) from around $900 to $1,099 and MacBook Pro models from around $1,999, plus accessories like Pencil Pro ($99) and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro ($262.50). Deals vary by retailer (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart) and can reach up to roughly 25% off select Apple gadgets.

via Yahoo Tech|

#apple #deals #ipad

technology4 days ago•9 min saved

Memorial Day Apple Deals Slash Prices on Macs, iPads and AirPods

Apple Memorial Day sales are delivering notable discounts across Macs, iPads, AirPods and more, including AirPods 4 for $99, AirPods Pro 3 for $200, Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, iPad Air 11‑inch (M4) for $520, MacBook Air 15‑inch (M5) for $1,100 and 13‑inch for $949, MacBook Pro 14‑inch (M5 Pro) for $1,999, 16‑inch for $2,449, Pencil Pro $99, and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 13‑inch $262.50, with select items at up to about 25% off.

via Yahoo Tech|

#airpods #apple #deals

technology7 days ago•3 min saved

Amazon Drops $250 Off All 2026 16-Inch MacBook Pros (M5 Pro/Max)

Amazon is offering $250 off every 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro in stock, with prices starting at a record-low $2,449 for either the M5 Pro or M5 Max configurations; the sale also includes select 14-inch models, delivering triple-digit savings across multiple SKUs.

via AppleInsider|

#amazon #apple #deals

design28 days ago•53 min saved

Is the iPad Running Out of Road as Foldable Phones and Touchscreen Laptops Loom

As rumors swirl of a folding iPhone and a touchscreen MacBook, the iPad’s once-clear niche looks increasingly uncertain: the new affordable MacBook Neo narrows the price gap, potentially reshaping who the iPad is for, and if Macs or iPhones gain large touchscreen or folding displays, the iPad’s unique strengths—especially for drawing—could lose their edge.

via Creative Bloq|

#apple #design #folding-iphone

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Apple’s Device Convergence Could Silently Fade the iPad

Macworld argues Apple’s strategy is merging iPad and MacBook features through hardware and software — from M-series chips and touch-enabled laptops to iPadOS 26 and a forthcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro — with the new MacBook Neo at $599 aimed at students. If this convergence continues, the iPad could become less distinct or increasingly sidelined as desktops-on-mobile features blur the line between tablets and laptops, though a rapid end isn’t expected and Apple would likely roll out changes over multiple generations.

via Macworld|

#apple #ipad #ipados-26

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Neo, Air, Pro: Choosing the Right MacBook Power Level in 2026

The article compares MacBook Neo (budget entry, A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB), MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB, Wi‑Fi 7, optional 15-inch), and MacBook Pro (14/16-inch, active cooling, higher memory/storage) to help buyers pick based on use: Neo for basic tasks, Air for a balanced, portable powerhouse, and Pro for intensive workloads like 4K video editing, software development, and AI/ML, emphasizing choosing by need over chasing specs; affiliate disclosure is noted.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#apple #macbook #macbook-air

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

M5 MacBook Air price hits new low at $949 on Amazon

Apple’s MacBook Air with the M5 chip (13-inch, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is down to $949 at Amazon as of April 8—a $150 (14%) discount and the lowest price yet, featuring WiFi 7 via the N1 chip, a 60Hz Liquid Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage webcam, Thunderbolt 4, and up to 18 hours of battery life.

via Mashable|

#amazon #apple #deals

technology1 month ago•11 min saved

MacBook Battery Life Gets a Cap: New Charge Limit in macOS Tahoe 26.4

macOS Tahoe 26.4 adds a Charge Limit for MacBooks, allowing you to cap charging at 80–100% to reduce battery wear; set it via System Settings > Battery > Charging, and note Optimized Battery Charging still runs in the background unless you turn it off—lower caps suit desk-bound laptops, while higher caps preserve portable runtime.

via MacRumors|

#battery-life #charging-limit #macbook

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

Macs risk network outage after 49 days because of a macOS timer bug

NotebookCheck reports aMacs networking bug affecting MacBook, iMac and Mac mini where, after roughly 49 days, a 32‑bit timer overflows and prevents new TCP connections from being established, causing apps and websites to fail; a restart resets the countdown and buys another ~49 days of normal operation.

via Notebookcheck|

#32-bit-timer #bug #macbook

technology1 month ago•14 min saved

Clock Is Ticking on Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Last-Minute Laptop and Desktop Deals

With only hours left in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, PCMag highlights remaining discounts on laptops and desktops from Apple, Dell, Lenovo and more—including MacBook Pro M5 and MacBook Air M4, ThinkPad and EliteBook business laptops, gaming rigs, and compact desktops—offering hundreds in savings before prices revert at midnight.

via PCMag|

#amazon #desktops #laptops

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

macOS Tahoe 26.4 Adds Slow-Charger Alert and 80–100% Charge Limit for MacBooks

macOS Tahoe 26.4 adds an orange 'Slow Charger' indicator in the Battery status menu and Battery settings to alert when the charging setup isn't delivering full power, and introduces a Charge Limit feature to cap maximum charge at 80–100% to preserve battery health; update is available now via System Settings → General → Software Update.

via MacRumors|

#battery #charge-limit #charging

technology2 months ago•12 min saved

Apple bets on a budget MacBook Neo to draw in new buyers

Apple launches the MacBook Neo at $599 ($499 for education), aiming at new, budget-conscious customers by offering the familiar macOS experience and bundled software in a sleek chassis, even with some hardware compromises; it’s positioned against Chromebooks on software/ecosystem, though the $699 upgrade isn’t as compelling.

via Notebookcheck|

#apple #education #macbook

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Which MacBook Stays Useful Longer: Air or Pro?

Apple doesn’t publish exact MacBook software-support timelines, but the general pattern is five to seven years of major macOS updates plus about two years of security patches. In practice, a MacBook Pro can edge out an Air in software longevity, but the difference isn’t dramatic; most users can expect five to seven years of usable life from either, with the Pro offering only modest gains that may not justify the higher price if longevity is the sole factor.

via SlashGear|

#apple #laptops #longevity

technology2 months ago•15 min saved

M5 MacBook Air: Power in a portable, midrange package

Gizmodo’s take on the M5 MacBook Air highlights a strong, portable performer with a bright 15-inch display, 16GB of unified memory, and a 512GB base SSD, making it capable for creative work and day‑to‑day tasks while offering excellent battery life. It sits between the budget MacBook Neo and the pro‑level MacBook Pro, delivering solid performance but limited sustained headroom and ports, which keeps it from being the best choice for heavy workloads or expansion. Prices start at $1,100 for the 13-inch and $1,300 for the 15-inch, with higher GPU core options and upsell paths; overall, it’s a compelling middle ground for portability minded buyers who don’t want to sacrifice too much power.

via Gizmodo|

#apple #laptops #m5

technology2 months ago•11 min saved

MacBook Neo bets on modular design to slash repairs

Ars Technica reports that Apple’s MacBook Neo uses a more modular internal design, including a separately replaceable keyboard and easier-to-access battery, making repairs cheaper and simpler than on previous MacBooks and helping the sub-$1,000 Neo compete with midrange Windows laptops and Chromebooks.

via Ars Technica|

#apple #keyboard #laptops