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Budget MacBook Leaks Flag Eight Key Cutbacks Ahead of Launch

A leaker claims Apple’s forthcoming lower-cost MacBook will compromise eight areas to hit a cheaper price: lower maximum brightness (below the Air’s 500 nits), no True Tone, storage limited to 256GB/512GB (128GB for schools), slower SSD speeds, no fast charging, no backlit keyboard, no high-impedance headphone support, and no N1 Wi‑Fi/BT/Thread chip (likely using a MediaTek chip instead). Supposedly powered by the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip with 8GB RAM, a 12.9-inch display, and USB‑C only, with color options and a price range around $599–$799. An official announcement is expected via a press release rather than a live event, and the leaker’s track record is unproven, so treat the claims with skepticism."

via MacRumors|

#apple #hardware #leaks

technology10 hours ago•4 min saved

Apple Poised to Unveil a Budget MacBook Powered by A18 Pro Ahead of March Events

Supply-chain reports indicate Apple will introduce a lower-cost MacBook in March, with mass production led by Quanta and later joined by Foxconn. The entry-level model is expected to use the A18 Pro chip (iPhone 16 Pro), offer about 8 GB RAM, a 12.9-inch display, and USB-C ports, with pricing possibly starting between $699 and $799 and a $100 education discount. It will likely resemble a MacBook Air in design and be announced via a press release rather than a live event, with hands-on time at the Apple Experience gatherings in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4. Production timelines were pushed from late 2025 to the first quarter of 2026 due to rising component costs.

via MacRumors|

#a18-pro #apple #apple-experience

technology10 hours ago•9 min saved

Taiwan, Chips, and Apple: A Geopolitical Crunch for Tech Giants

The New York Times reports a 2023 CIA briefing warned a China-Taiwan invasion could disrupt global chip supply and harm both the US and Chinese economies; despite this, Apple and other chipmakers haven’t meaningfully moved production away from Taiwan. Apple is pushing some US manufacturing and TSMC is expanding in Arizona, but advanced nodes still rely on Taiwan. A conflict could trigger significant supply disruptions, though US-led allied production could mitigate some effects.

via AppleInsider|

#apple #cia-briefing #supply-chain

technology13 hours ago•95 min saved

Apple's Visual Intelligence Push Aims AI Glasses at Meta's Ray-Bans

Apple is reportedly developing AI-powered smart glasses that use Visual Intelligence to analyze the world, read and translate text, and provide real-time Info, with Tim Cook signaling interest in the feature as the company’s “next big thing” to compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban Display.

via Tom's Guide|

#apple #ar #ray-ban

technology14 hours ago•4 min saved

Apple's Foldable iPhone Moves to Production with Ultra-Shallow Crease

Apple has reportedly ordered production lines for a foldable iPhone, indicating a launch this year. Leaks from a Chinese Weibo source claim a 7.8-inch inner display with a crease depth under 0.15 mm and a crease angle under 2.5 degrees, using a Samsung-developed panel described as virtually crease-free. The device is expected to pair a 7.8" main display with a 5.5" cover display in a book-style design, and could debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September. Claims come from an unverified leaker and have not been independently confirmed.

via MacRumors|

#apple #crease #foldable-iphone

technology17 hours ago•10 min saved

Apple’s 2026 MacBook Pro: Dynamic Island, OLED, and New Touch Gestures

Bloomberg reports Apple’s 2026 MacBook Pro refresh will introduce a Dynamic Island–style status/camera cutout on the 14" and 16" models, switch from Mini LED to OLED displays, and add OS‑driven touchscreen gestures. The redesign replaces the traditional notch, features a camera cutout with software support (not Face ID), and is expected to launch later in 2026 (not in March), with devices codenamed K114 and K116.

via TechPowerUp|

#apple #dynamic-island #macbook-pro

technology1 day ago•5 min saved

Apple to shrink Dynamic Island on iPhone 18 Pro, not eliminate it

Bloomberg and multiple leaks say the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will keep a smaller Dynamic Island rather than removing it, with the Face ID dot illuminator moved under the display and camera miniaturization likely; a fully cutout-free iPhone is not expected until the 2027 20th-anniversary model.

via MacRumors|

#apple #bloomberg #dynamic-island

technology1 day ago•73 min saved

Apple Could Kick Off a Three-Day Announcement Blitz Ahead of March Event

Bloomberg's Power On newsletter says Apple may unveil multiple products in a three-day roll-out (March 2–4), likely via press releases and social videos rather than a traditional livestream, with rumors including a cheap MacBook, the iPhone 17e, and the iPad Air M4 plus updated MacBook Pro/Air and iPad models; there may be an in-person event later, and invitations reportedly call it an 'experience' rather than an event.

via Tom's Guide|

#apple #appleevent #ipadairm4

technology1 day ago•6 min saved

Apple Expands U.S. Mac mini Assembly in Houston

Apple says Foxconn will begin assembling some Mac mini units at a Houston, Texas plant later this year as part of a broader push to expand U.S. manufacturing, including investing up to $600 billion domestically by 2029. U.S.-built Mac minis will primarily serve the domestic market while production for overseas orders continues in Asia. Apple is also expanding AI server manufacturing in Houston and opening an Advanced Manufacturing Center to train workers.

via MacRumors|

#apple #foxconn #houston

technology1 day ago•5 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Kicks Off Late-Stage Production Ahead of Fall Debut

A Chinese leak claims the iPhone 18 Pro has entered late-stage production testing ahead of a September launch, with no major exterior design changes but internal upgrades including a variable-aperture camera, the A20 chip, and a C2 modem; the regular iPhone 18 is also reportedly testing, and Bloomberg notes Apple's foldable could steal the spotlight this fall.

via MacRumors|

#a20-chip #apple #dvt-to-pvt

technology1 day ago•3 min saved

Apple Unveils Internal Sales Coach App With AI Assistant for Staff

Apple replaced its SEED app with a new internal Sales Coach for Apple Store and AASP employees, featuring the updated Liquid Glass design and an upcoming AI chatbot accessed via an 'Ask' tab. The app is available to employees (and via salescoach.apple.com) but is not publicly available.

via MacRumors|

#ai-chatbot #apple #apple-store

technology1 day ago•8 min saved

Apple’s Budget iPhone 17e primed for a March reveal with selective upgrades

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17e, the affordable follow-up to the 16e, during its March 4 event. The 17e would likely retain a 6.1-inch, 60Hz display and a single 48MP rear camera, with rumors on Dynamic Island vs. notch. It should use the A19 chip (potentially downclocked), ~8GB RAM, and gain MagSafe compatibility, plus the new C1X modem; pricing is not expected to change from the $599 starting point.

via MacRumors|

#a19-chip #apple #dynamic-island

technology2 days ago•13 min saved

Alienware Wins 2026 Readers’ Choice for Laptops, With MSI and LG Leading in Key Categories

Alienware is the overall winner of PCMag's 2026 Readers’ Choice for laptops, with MSI leading the AI-laptop segment and LG excelling in ultraportables, battery life, and display. Apple performs strongest in workstations and ultraportables, Lenovo shines in 2‑in‑1s, and Acer tops the budget laptops. Linux shows the highest OS satisfaction among respondents. The survey of 3,715 US adults was conducted Oct 27, 2025–Jan 19, 2026.

via PCMag|

#acer #alienware #apple

technology2 days ago•3 min saved

Apple Eyes a Three‑Day Hardware Rollout: Five New Devices Slated for March

Bloomberg reports Apple could unveil at least five new products over a three‑day “Special Experience” in New York, London and Shanghai in March, including a low‑cost MacBook, iPhone 17E, an iPad Air with an M4 chip, and updated MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, signaling a shift to multiple hardware rollouts rather than a single annual event.

via CNET|

#apple #bloomberg #ipad

gadgets2 days ago•16 min saved

Apple Bets on Visual Intelligence, but It Might Not Be Groundbreaking

Bloomberg reports Apple plans to weave Visual Intelligence (computer vision) into a wave of upcoming devices—AirPods with cameras, first-gen smart glasses, and an AI pendant—to give gadgets “sight,” enable item recognition and navigation cues, and prompt actions. Critics argue the vision tech mirrors what’s already in Meta’s glasses, may be unreliable, and its everyday usefulness remains uncertain as rollout is not expected before late 2026 at the earliest.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #apple #computer-vision