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The current 14-inch MacBook Pro design is nearing five years old. It’s also not at all a secret that Apple is working on a redesign for its MacBook Pro lineup. Despite those facts though, there’s still one compelling argument to be made about buying one today – even with bigger changes right around the horizon. First...

iOS 26.5 arrived in beta this week packing new iPhone features, but a public launch isn’t too far away. Here’s the expected release date for all users. iOS 26.5 launch expected in mid-May Apple has a reputation for secrecy, and sometimes is able to genuinely surprise with new releases. A very recent example...

Apple has released preview documentation for its new Ads Platform API, outlining a transition away from the existing Campaign Management API. Here are the details. What is this API for? Apple Ads is Apple’s advertising platform that enables developers and marketers to promote apps across the App Store. Alongside the company’s web-based interface,...

After a five-year wait, AirPods Max 2 have officially arrived. They aren’t a dramatic rethink of the product or the form factor, but they bring some much-needed modernization courtesy of the new H2 chip inside. I’ve been wearing AirPods Max for the last 6 days, here’s what I think. Buy AirPods Max 2: $529...

iOS 26.4 is available now, and it packs five new features for the Music app. Here’s everything new for Apple Music in iOS 26.4. #1: Playlist Playground iOS 26.4 uses Apple Intelligence to power a new Playlist Playground feature in Apple Music. When creating a new playlist in the Music app, you’ll now see the option...

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro is a big improvement over the more fussy iPhone 16 Pro. The vapor chamber and switching to aluminum from titanium both make a noticeable difference in sustained performance and improved thermal management. However, my favorite hardware improvement in years isn’t limited to the Pro series. Ceramic Shield...

It’s the end of an era: Apple has confirmed that the Mac Pro is being discontinued. It has been removed from Apple’s website as of Thursday afternoon. The “buy” page on Apple’s website for the Mac Pro now redirects to the Mac’s homepage, where all references have been removed. Apple has also confirmed to 9to5Mac that...

Apple has released iOS 26.4, bringing 13 enhancements to your iPhone. The new software update includes 8 new emoji characters, changes to Apple Music, keyboard accuracy improvements, and much more. What’s new in iOS 26.4 “This update introduces Playlist Playground and Concerts in Apple Music, and 8 new emoji, along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone,”...

Apple has already launched many new products this year, but there are another six product debuts rumored that could happen in the weeks and months ahead. HomePod mini 2 and HomePod 3 Apple’s long-delayed ‘HomePad’ or ‘HomePod Touch’ product reportedly won’t launch until September. But rumors indicate we could see other HomePod devices sooner. Mark Gurman...

MagSafe is table stakes for me. I never considered the iPhone 16e because of that. That changes with the brand new iPhone 17e. By finally adding MagSafe to its $599 device, Apple has standardized the accessory experience across the entire lineup. MagSafe Monday: Every Monday, Bradley Chambers looks at the latest and greatest in the...