Apple unveils M5-powered Macs, iPhone 17e, and refreshed Studio Displays

Apple kicked off a busy release week with the iPhone 17e (A19 chip, faster C1X modem, 48MP camera, MagSafe) and refreshed MacBook lineup led by the M5-powered Air (13" and 15" starting at $1,099) plus a new MacBook Neo at $599. The Pro line gets M5 Pro/Max with up to 128GB unified memory; the iPad Air moves to the M4 with up to 12GB RAM. New Studio Display models bring Thunderbolt 5 and Center Stage, while Studio Display XDR uses mini-LED, up to 2,000 nits, and DICOM presets. Pre-orders begin March 4; ships begin March 11 (Studio Display starts at $1,599; Studio Display XDR at $3,299).