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The MAC voted to add Sacramento State as a football-only member, moving the Hornets from FCS to FBS this season for an $18 million entry fee, making them the first West Coast program to jump to FBS in 57 years and effectively replacing Northern Illinois in the conference; no MAC schedules for 2026 have been released yet.
A Mashable Deals offer sells a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 for $49.97 (regularly $219) through Feb. 22, unlocking Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote on macOS 14+ with instant delivery and no subscription or cloud requirements.
Apple updated its online store with a full Mac configurator, letting buyers pick each spec—color, display, chip, memory, storage, and even the power adapter—as well as add pre-installed apps like Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro. The move mirrors iPhone-style customization and could hint at upcoming MacBook Pro models with more flexible CPU/GPU options.
Apple has revamped its online store to require full, feature-by-feature configuration for all Macs (MacBook Air/Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, Mac Pro), removing preconfigured models and making ordering more like an iPad. The new flow starts with display size and color, then chip, RAM, storage, power adapter, and keyboard language; note that the MacBook Pro still cannot be configured with an M5 Pro/Max chip.
Apple unveils Creator Studio, an all‑in‑one pro‑apps subscription offering 10 apps for $13/month or $130/year (students/teachers pay $3/month or $30/year). Standalone Mac apps remain available as one‑time purchases, and Creator Studio apps can coexist on the same device; updates are generally synchronized, but a few apps have quirks (Pixelmator Pro on an old version, iWork apps listed as two Mac App Store versions). Premium features in the free apps (Keynote, Pages, Numbers) require a subscription, and the Content Hub stock library is exclusive to subscribers. The plan can be shared via Family Sharing for up to six accounts (education plans can’t be shared), with up to 10 devices supported per subscription. Some apps—iMovie, GarageBand, Photomator—aren’t getting major Creator Studio updates. AI features have usage caps and rely on OpenAI tech, with Apple stating user content won’t be used to train models. System requirements vary by app.)
Apple updated trade-in payouts for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, with most values dipping slightly while some Mac prices rose; a second update later in the day showed further swings and Apple also adjusted Android trade-ins.
Rumors suggest that in 2026, the Mac could finally gain cellular connectivity and touch screen support, with the new M6 MacBook Pro potentially featuring these upgrades, making it more versatile and on par with the iPad Pro for remote work and modern usage.
Apple discontinued 25 products in 2025, including various iPhone models (notably the iPhone SE and Plus lines), iPads, Apple Watches, Macs, and accessories, mostly replaced by newer models with updated chips, marking a significant refresh across its lineup.
You can upgrade your Mac's productivity with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021, now available for $49.97, offering six essential apps without subscription fees, compatible with macOS 14 or later.
Snowy is a free Mac app that adds Christmas lights, snow effects, and a festive Aqua-inspired wallpaper to your Mac, with customizable settings for snow intensity, light patterns, and colors, enhancing holiday cheer.
The Logitech MX Master 4, an upgraded version of its popular productivity mouse, features enhanced haptics, a more premium feel, a new action wheel, and a USB-C dongle in the box, making it a compelling choice for Mac users and professionals, with a price of $119.
Despite years of speculation, Apple has not yet introduced Face ID for Mac computers, and it remains a distant possibility.
Apple is highly likely to introduce Face ID to future Macs, but the feature is still years away, with a potential release around 2027. Currently, Touch ID remains the standard biometric authentication method on Macs, and the transition to Face ID involves significant hardware and design considerations, including the possibility of under-display components. Buyers are advised to hold off on waiting for this feature as it is not imminent.
Apple is prioritizing the development of Apple Glasses, which are expected to run a version of visionOS that can unlock full functionality when paired with a Mac, indicating a strategic move towards spatial computing and AR technology. This approach suggests that the glasses will offer AI features, cameras, and seamless integration with Macs, making them a potentially revolutionary wearable device.
AI browser Dia has been publicly launched on Mac, offering new browsing capabilities, with privacy policies emphasizing user data protection and restrictions on automated access.