OpenAI today updated its most popular ChatGPT model, debuting GPT-5.3 Instant. GPT-5.3 Instant is supposed to provide more accurate answers and better contextualized results when searching the web. The update also cuts down on unnecessary dead ends, caveats, and overly declarative phrasing, plus it has fewer hallucinations.


According to OpenAI, it tweaked the Instant model to address complaints about tone, relevance, and conversational flow, which are issues that don't show up in benchmarks. GPT-5.2 Instant had a "cringe" tone that could be overbearing or make unsubstantiated assumptions about user intent or emotions. The new model will have a more natural conversational style and will cut back on dramatic phrases like "Stop. Take a breath."

Users found that GPT-5.2 Instant would refuse questions it should have been able to answer, or respond in ways that felt overly cautious around sensitive topics. GPT-5.3 Instant cuts down on refusals and tones down overly defensive or moralizing preambles when answering a question. The model will no longer "over-caveat" after assuming bad intent from the user.

GPT-5.3 Instant also provides higher-quality answers based on information from the web. OpenAI says that it is able to better balance what it finds online with its own knowledge, so it is less likely to overindex on web results.

GPT-5.3 Instant is available to all ChatGPT users now. Updates to Thinking and Pro will come in the future.
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If you still have a Mac with an Intel chip inside, you're not going to want to pick up one of the new Studio Display or Studio Display XDR models.


According to Apple's list of compatible Macs, neither model will work with an Intel-based Mac. Apple says that the Studio Display is compatible with a long list of Macs dating back to 2020, but they all have M-series chips inside.

• 16-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later)


• 14-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ (2021 and later)


• 13-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ (M1, 2020 and later)


• 15-inch MacBook Air (2023 and later)


• 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ (‌M1‌, 2020 and later)


• Mac Studio (2022 and later)


• Mac mini (2020 and later)


• Mac Pro (2023 and later)


• 24-inch iMac (2021 and later)

Apple started phasing out Intel Macs in 2020 when it released the first devices with Apple silicon. Intel chips were phased out in the ‌MacBook Air‌ in 2020 and ‌MacBook Pro‌ line in 2021, and other Macs followed. The last Intel Mac was the ‌Mac Pro‌, and the Intel version was discontinued in 2023. Apple hasn't sold an Intel Mac for close to three years.

With Intel Macs long discontinued, Apple is phasing out support as well. macOS Tahoe will be the final software update for Intel-based Macs, and Intel Macs will not get macOS 27. While Intel Macs will not be updated past ‌macOS Tahoe‌, Apple plans to provide security updates for three additional years.

The new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR will be available for pre-order on March 4 at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time.
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The new Studio Display XDR features a mini-LED display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, but you'll need a newer Mac to get support for the full 120Hz.


According to Apple, Macs that have an M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, or M3 will only support the Studio Display XDR at 60Hz. All other features remain available.

For the full 120Hz refresh rate, you'll need to have a Mac with one of the following chips:

• ‌M2‌ Pro, ‌M2‌ Max, ‌M2‌ Ultra


• M3 Pro, M3 Max, M3 Ultra


• M4 Pro, M4 Max


• M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max

All Macs that have an Apple silicon chip can be used with the Studio Display XDR with the upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 update.

As for the iPad, The M5 iPad Pro supports the Studio Display at 120Hz, but all other compatible ‌iPad‌ models are limited to 60Hz. Compatible iPads include the M4 ‌iPad Pro‌, the 3rd-6th generation 12.9-inch ‌iPad Pro‌, 1st-4th generation 11-inch ‌iPad Pro‌, the ‌M2‌, M3, and M4 iPad Air models, and the 5th-generation ‌iPad Air‌.

For older Macs and iPads that don't support 120Hz, there is little reason to select the more expensive Studio Display XDR over the standard Studio Display. The Studio Display starts at $1,599, while the XDR model starts at $3,299.

The Studio Display XDR will be available for pre-order tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time, with a launch to follow on March 11.
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As part of its environmental efforts, Apple says its new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR boxes feature a collapsible design.


Apple says the boxes can be broken down into smaller pieces that fit in most recycling bins:

Studio Display has been engineered to reduce its environmental impact. The stand is made with 100 percent recycled aluminum. The standard glass display contains 80 percent recycled glass — an Apple first. And the 100 percent fiber-based box has been extensively redesigned for collapsibility, allowing it to be broken down into smaller pieces that will fit in most household recycling bins.

Apple also says both of the new Studio Display models contain 80% recycled glass, which is described as an "Apple first." This feat applies to models with standard glass, not the upgraded anti-reflective, nano-texture glass.

To learn more about the new Studio Displays, read our coverage of each model:

• Apple Updates Studio Display With Thunderbolt 5 and More


• Apple Introduces All-New Studio Display XDR: 120Hz, Mini-LED, and More

The new Studio Displays are available to pre-order starting Wednesday at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time.
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Apple today provided the third beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple seeded the second beta.


Developers can download the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.

‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 adds a new Charge Limit feature so Mac users can select a maximum charge level that ranges from 80 to 100 percent. Apple also brought back the Compact tab layout in Safari for those who missed the option in earlier versions of ‌macOS Tahoe‌.

Apple silicon Macs who are running apps that still rely on Rosetta will see warnings about the upcoming end of support for Rosetta. After ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 27, Apple will phase out Rosetta support, and all apps will need to be updated before that time.

‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 will be released to the public in the spring after several weeks of beta testing.
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Accidentally leaked Apple documents that reveal the "Neo" name of the upcoming low-cost MacBook also reference some of the features that will be included.


The MacBook Neo will feature two USB-C ports, and it will also include a MagSafe port for charging purposes. Apple's latest Macs use a magnetic ‌MagSafe‌ cable, and in the case of the Neo, it will likely be color matched to the chassis. Rumors suggest the Neo will come in fun colors like pink, blue, and yellow.

Along with two USB-C ports and ‌MagSafe‌, the MacBook Neo will include Wi-Fi 7, which is the latest Wi-Fi specification. It does not appear to have Apple's N1 networking chip, instead adopting a MediaTek chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Other information like display size and chip couldn't be determined from the document, but rumors suggest the Neo will have a 12.9-inch display and an A-series chip like the A18 Pro or the A19 Pro.

We're expecting Apple to unveil the new low-cost MacBook on March 4 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
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Roku has teamed up with Apple to offer the Apple TV subscription service on the Roku Channel, giving Roku users easy access to Apple's streaming service. The Roku Channel is available across all Roku devices, and it provides access to free content as well as premium subscriptions.


With the partnership, Apple could see subscriber growth, while Roku will be able to offer subscribers access to popular content like Formula 1, Major League Soccer, and Major League Baseball. ‌Apple TV‌ via the Roku Channel is still priced at $12.99 per month or $99 per year, with a 7-day free trial.


Roku has partnered with a long list of premium services, including Starz, Paramount+, HBO Max, AMC+, Britbox, Crunchyroll, Shudder, and more, with a full list available on the Roku website. With Roku Channel, premium services are managed through a user's Roku account. There has been an ‌Apple TV‌ app available on Roku since 2019, but the Roku Channel recommends ‌Apple TV‌ content alongside other content, and makes it easier for customers to subscribe.

‌Apple TV‌ on the Roku Channel can be watched on a long list of devices, including smart TVs, streaming players from Amazon, Google, and Roku, the web, and on iOS and Android devices.

Apple has a similar feature for third-party services, Apple Channels. With Apple Channels, users can subscribe to premium content through the ‌Apple TV‌ app and manage that content through their Apple Accounts.
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Apple's new low-cost iPhone comes a year after its predecessor, offering over a dozen small changes. Here's how the latest model compares.


When Apple introduced the ‌iPhone‌ 16e last year, it replaced the aging ‌iPhone‌ SE and became the new low-cost ‌iPhone‌. The 16e adopted a contemporary full-screen design, Face ID, a 48-megapixel rear camera, USB-C, and the A18 chip, positioning it far closer to Apple's flagship models than previous budget models.

Apple yesterday announced the iPhone 17e, featuring the A19 chip, MagSafe connectivity, faster charging, and more. Here's everything that differs between the ‌iPhone‌ 16e and ‌iPhone 17e‌:

‌iPhone‌ 16e (2025)	‌iPhone 17e‌ (2026)
A18 chip (N3E)	A19 chip (N3P)
4.04 GHz CPU clock speed	4.26 GHz CPU clock speed
60 GB/s memory bandwidth	68.2 GB/s memory bandwidth
4-core GPU	4-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
C1 modem	C1X modem
eSIM only in United States (no SIM card slot)	eSIM only in additional countries, including Canada, Japan, and Mexico
Portrait mode with Depth Control	Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Ceramic Shield front glass	Ceramic Shield 2 front glass
Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W	‌MagSafe‌ wireless charging up to 15W with 20W adapter or higher
	Compatible with ‌MagSafe‌ cases, wallets, wireless chargers, and more
5.88 ounces (167 grams)	5.96 ounces (169 grams)
128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options	256GB and 512GB storage options
Available in White and Black	Available in White, Black, and Soft Pink

How Big Are the Upgrades?

The ‌iPhone 17e‌'s most consequential upgrade is ‌MagSafe‌. The ‌iPhone‌ 16e was limited to standard Qi wireless charging at up to 7.5W. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ doubles that to 15W and brings compatibility with magnetic accessories such as snap-on chargers, car mounts, wallets, and cases.

The ‌iPhone 17e‌ starts with 256GB, while the ‌iPhone‌ 16e began with 128GB. That is a 100% increase in base capacity at the same $599 starting price.

Durability also improves modestly. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ introduces Ceramic Shield 2, which Apple says offers three times better scratch resistance than the previous generation, along with reduced glare.

Performance improvements are measurable but more incremental. The benefits are more likely to surface in computational photography, gaming headroom, and future AI-driven iOS features. This is essentially a future-proofing upgrade over time rather than a dramatic speed bump.

Other changes are marginal. The modem moves from the C1 to the C1X, promising improved efficiency and cellular performance, but battery life remains rated at 26 hours.

Who Should Buy an iPhone 17e?

The ‌iPhone 17e‌ is a strong choice for anyone upgrading from an ‌iPhone‌ 14 or older. For those users, the combined jumps in performance, charging speed, storage, and camera capabilities are substantial. It is also the better option for first-time ‌iPhone‌ buyers, because it represents a more future-proof baseline with ‌MagSafe‌, more base storage, and newer silicon that will age better over a three- to five-year ownership cycle.

The more nuanced decision arises when a discounted ‌iPhone‌ 16e is available from a third-party retailer. In that case, the price difference becomes decisive. If the 16e can be purchased at a significant discount, it remains a capable and modern device, and will likely support virtually all of the same Apple Intelligence features going forward. For buyers who do not care about ‌MagSafe‌ and are comfortable with lower storage tiers, the 16e can still represent strong value.

However, if the price gap is only modest, the ‌iPhone 17e‌ is generally the better purchase. The doubling of wireless charging speed, the presence of ‌MagSafe‌ and Ceramic Shield 2, and the doubling of base storage are collectively worth it. Over time, those advantages are more likely to affect day-to-day satisfaction.

The ‌iPhone‌ 16e is the value option only when heavily discounted. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ is likely the better long-term buy, especially for anyone coming from an older device or entering the ‌iPhone‌ ecosystem for the first time.

‌iPhone 17e‌ pre-orders start on Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting a week later on Wednesday, March 11.
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With the debut of the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, Apple tweaked the available configurations for the standard M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌.


The 14-inch M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌ used to start with 512GB of storage, but Apple has removed that option. All ‌MacBook Pro‌ models, including the entry-level M5 version, start with a 1TB SSD that can be upgraded to 4TB.

The starting price of the M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌ was $1,599, but now it starts at $1,699 because of the updated storage. While the starting price has gone up, the price for SSD upgrades has technically shifted down.

Upgrading to 1TB previously would have resulted in a machine that costs $1,799, but that same base configuration is now $1,699 and $100 more affordable.

Upgrading to 2TB from the base starting storage used to be $600, but now the 2TB upgrade is $400. The 4TB upgrade is $1,000, $200 less than the $1,200 that it used to cost.

In short, Apple has removed the 512GB storage option and dropped the price of SSD storage at the same time. The base machine is more expensive, but you're getting a higher capacity SSD for less.

Apple has de-emphasized stock configurations and options are no longer listed on the purchase page for Macs. There are still stock models that will be sold in stores, however, and those pre-configured machines have been updated.

Apple has removed the base model that had 512GB of storage and 16GB RAM, replacing it with the version that has 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. There's also a $1,899 stock model with 1TB SSD and 24GB memory, and a new higher-end model with the 1TB SSD and 32GB RAM for $2,099.

Standard M5 ‌MacBook Pro‌ models with the new storage tiers are available for purchase as of today, and will deliver to customers as soon as tomorrow. The M5 Pro and M5 Max models can be pre-ordered starting at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time on March 4, with a launch to follow on March 11.
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Apple today discontinued its Pro Display XDR, following the introduction of a new 27-inch Studio Display XDR monitor.


Introduced in December 2019 alongside a redesigned Mac Pro, the 32-inch Pro Display XDR was Apple's return to the premium external monitor market. The launch came three years after the company exited the category with the discontinuation of the Thunderbolt Display in 2016.

The Pro Display XDR drew particular scrutiny for its $999 Pro Stand, which was sold separately from the $4,999 display. Apple defended the price by emphasizing its precise engineering, height, tilt, and rotation adjustments, and support for both landscape and portrait orientations, but it was a focal point of criticism at launch.

In its place, Apple now offers an all-new Studio Display XDR, featuring a 5K resolution with mini-LED backlighting and up to 2,000 nits peak HDR brightness, adaptive refresh up to 120Hz, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with up to 140W charging and multiple high-speed ports.

Compared with the Pro Display XDR, which was a larger 32-inch 6K monitor aimed at high-end HDR workflows, the new Studio Display XDR is smaller and cheaper, but it also features modern panel technology, higher refresh rates, and more connectivity.

Pre-orders for the new display begin March 4 and availability starts March 11, with pricing starting at $3,299 for standard glass and $3,599 with nano-texture glass.
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Amazon today has dropped the price of the 2025 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro to $1,449.00, down from $1,599.00. With the announcement of new MacBook Pro models this week, Apple no longer sells this 512GB model of the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro.

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Apple instead has shifted the line to focus entirely on configurations with 1TB of storage, with varying RAM sizes. The 16GB RAM/1TB M5 MacBook Pro is available for $1,649.00 ($50 off) and the 24GB RAM/1TB M5 MacBook Pro has hit $1,846.00 on Amazon ($53 off).





Shoppers should note that we are calculating discounts based on the new prices of each notebook. With the launch of the new models, Apple has cut the prices of the M5 MacBook Pro by $100, which Amazon hasn't yet accounted for.

This version of the MacBook Pro launched in October and it comes with the newest M5 chip, which offers up to 15% faster CPU performance and up to 45% faster graphics when compared to the M4 chip. Apple just announced the upgraded M5 Pro and M5 Max versions of the MacBook Pro, but it could be a while before we see steep discounts on these models.

If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.

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Apple today confirmed that iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 are on the way. The updates will likely be released at some point this week or next week.


iPadOS 26.3.1 and macOS 26.3.1 are mentioned on the tech specs page for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, which launch on Wednesday, March 11.

On a related note, both the new Studio Display and the Studio Display XDR are compatible with Apple silicon Macs only, according to Apple. Even then, the Studio Display XDR is limited to 60Hz if you have a Mac with an M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, or M3 chip. The original Studio Display supported some Intel Macs.

The full text from Apple's website:

Studio Display is compatible with the following Mac models with Apple silicon and macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 or later:

16-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later)
14-inch MacBook Pro (2021 and later)
13-inch MacBook Pro (M1, 2020 and later)
15-inch MacBook Air (2023 and later)
13-inch MacBook Air (M1, 2020 and later)
Mac Studio (2022 and later)
Mac mini (2020 and later)
Mac Pro (2023 and later)
24-inch iMac (2021 and later)

Studio Display is compatible with the following iPad models with iPadOS 26.3.1 or later:

iPad Pro (M4 and M5)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd–6th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st–4th generation)
iPad Air (M2, M3, and M4)
iPad Air (5th generation)

MacRumors also continues to see evidence of Apple preparing iOS 26.3.1, so there should be at least three minor software updates coming soon.

iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.1 may also include bug fixes and/or security patches.

visionOS 26.3.1 was released last week with an Apple TV app bug fix.
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Alongside the all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR, Apple has updated the regular version of the Studio Display with some new features.


Here is what is new for the lower-end Studio Display, according to Apple:

• Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s), with one upstream port (provides 96W pass-through charging) and one downstream port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining up to four additional Studio Displays


• The built-in 12-megapixel Center Stage camera now supports Desk View


• The six-speaker sound system's woofers deliver "30 percent deeper bass" compared to the previous Studio Display

Only the higher-end Studio Display XDR received a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and faster 140W pass-through charging.

The regular Studio Display still has a 60Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of brightness.

Both models have 27-inch displays with a 5K resolution.

Both new Studio Displays have the same overall design as the original model, but the 12-megapixel Center Stage camera now supports Desk View.

Overall, here are the Studio Display's other key specs:

• 27-inch Retina display with 5K resolution (LCD without mini-LED backlighting)


• 5120-by-2880 resolution at 218 pixels per inch


• 60Hz refresh rate


• Up to 600 nits brightness


• P3 wide color gamut support with 1 billion colors


• True Tone

The new Studio Displays can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4 at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time, ahead of a Wednesday, March 11 launch. In the U.S., the Studio Display continues to start at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. You can upgrade both models to anti-reflective, nano-texture glass for an additional $300. A height-adjustable stand and VESA mount adapter also remain available as upgrade options.

Apple includes a "Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) Pro Cable" in the box.

Apple has discontinued the Pro Display XDR and its Pro Stand.
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Apple appears to have prematurely revealed the name of its rumored lower-cost MacBook model, which is expected to be announced this Wednesday.


A regulatory document for a "MacBook Neo" (Model A3404) has appeared on Apple's website. Unfortunately, there are no further details or images available yet.

While the PDF file does not contain the "MacBook Neo" name, it briefly appeared in a link on Apple's regulatory website for EU compliance purposes.


The lower-cost MacBook is rumored to feature an iPhone chip like the A18 Pro or A19 Pro, rather than an M-series chip, as well as a 12.9-inch display. It has also been rumored that this MacBook will come in fun color options, like yellow, green, blue, and/or pink, and the "MacBook Neo" name certainly sounds fun.

"MacBook Neo" would slot in below the MacBook Air in the Mac lineup, but its starting price remains to be seen, with estimates ranging from $599 to $799.

The media will likely receive hands-on time with the "MacBook Neo" at the "Apple Experience" gatherings being held in New York, London, and Shanghai this Wednesday at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. There is no Apple Event live stream for this launch, so keep an eye out for a press release on the Apple Newsroom website.

Update: Just a few minutes after we published, Apple removed the "MacBook Neo" link.
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Apple today unveiled the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, featuring a new Fusion Architecture and up to 40 next-generation GPU cores.


The chips are made using a new Apple-designed Fusion Architecture, which combines two dies into a single system on a chip (SoC). Both chips feature a new 18-core CPU architecture, including six high-performance cores that Apple now calls "super cores." They are joined by 12 all-new performance cores optimized for power efficiency. Together, they boost CPU performance by up to 30%.

The M5 Pro pairs a CPU with up to 18-cores with a next-generation GPU with up to 20 cores. With four additional CPU cores compared to the M4 Pro, the new CPU architecture significantly boosts multithreaded performance by up to 30%.

The chips feature up to 40 GPU cores, with a Neural Accelerator in each core, along with enhanced shader cores with second-generation dynamic caching and hardware-accelerated mesh shading. The GPU substantially increases graphics capabilities, now up to 35% for apps using ray tracing than the M4 Pro and M4 Max.

The M5 Pro chip supports up to 64GB of unified memory with higher unified memory bandwidth up to 307GB/s. Together, this allows the M5 Pro to deliver more than 4x the peak GPU compute performance compared to the M4 Pro, and over 6x the peak GPU compute performance than the M1 Pro for AI performance.

The M5 Max chip pairs the 18-core CPU with an up to 40 GPU cores. The new CPU architecture offers up to 15% higher multithreaded performance when compared to the M4 Max.

The M5 Max also supports up to 128GB of unified memory with higher unified memory bandwidth up to 614GB/s. It offers over 4x the peak GPU compute of the previous generation, and over 6x the peak GPU compute than the M1 Max for AI performance.

The chips are available in the new MacBook Pro, which is available for pre-order starting tomorrow.
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Apple today introduced an all-new Studio Display XDR monitor with a 27-inch screen, mini-LED backlighting, 5K resolution, peak brightness of 2,000 nits for HDR content, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, Thunderbolt 5, and more.


The new Studio Display XDR replaces Apple's former Pro Display XDR, which has been discontinued. Going forward, there are now two Studio Display models.

Here are the Studio Display XDR's key specs:

• 27-inch Retina XDR display with 5K resolution


• 120Hz refresh rate, with Adaptive Sync for a continuously variable refresh rate between 47Hz and 120Hz while gaming


• 5120-by-2880 resolution at 218 pixels per inch


• Mini-LED backlighting with 2,304 dimming zones


• Up to 1,000 nits brightness (SDR)


• Up to 2,000 nits brightness (HDR)


• P3 + Adobe RGB wide color gamut support with 1 billion colors


• True Tone

All Macs with Apple silicon can be used with the Studio Display XDR with an upcoming macOS 26.3.1 update. Intel Macs are not supported.

According to Apple's tech specs, the Studio Display XDR is limited to 60Hz when connected to Mac models with M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, and M3 chips. All other Studio Display XDR features are supported with these Mac models.

Both new Studio Display models have the same overall design as the original model. Both models have a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, but it now supports Desk View on the new models. Both models also feature an upgraded six-speaker system, with Apple advertising "30 percent deeper bass" compared to the previous model.


On the back of the Studio Display XDR, there are two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s) and two USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s):

• One upstream Thunderbolt 5 port (with 140W charging)


• One downstream Thunderbolt 5 port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining additional displays


• Two USB-C ports for connecting accessories

Alongside the all-new, higher-end Studio Display XDR, Apple has updated the regular version of the Studio Display with some new features.

Here is what is new for the lower-end Studio Display, according to Apple:

• Two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120Gb/s), with one upstream port (provides 96W pass-through charging) and one downstream port for connecting accessories or daisy-chaining additional displays


• The built-in 12-megapixel Center Stage camera now supports Desk View


• The six-speaker sound system's woofers deliver "30 percent deeper bass" compared to the previous Studio Display

Only the higher-end Studio Display XDR received a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and faster 140W pass-through charging.

The regular Studio Display still has a 60Hz refresh rate and up to 600 nits of brightness.

Both models have 27-inch displays with a 5K resolution.

The new Studio Displays can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4 at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time, ahead of a Wednesday, March 11 launch. In the U.S., the regular Studio Display continues to start at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. You can upgrade both models to anti-reflective, nano-texture glass for an additional $300.

Apple includes a "Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) Pro Cable" in the box.
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Apple today announced refreshed MacBook Air models featuring the M5 chip and a higher base SSD capacity.


The M5 chip in the ‌MacBook Air‌ features a 10-core CPU, with what Apple calls the world's fastest CPU cores. It offers configurations with up to 10 GPU cores with Neural Accelerators in each core, delivering up to 4x faster performance for AI tasks than the ‌MacBook Air‌ with the M4 chip.

The chip also has enhanced shader cores and a third-generation ray-tracing engine, along with faster unified memory with 153GB/s of bandwidth, which is a 28% improvement over the M4.


In addition to the M5 chip, the ‌MacBook Air‌ now contains Apple's custom N1 wireless chip for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.

The ‌MacBook Air‌ now starts with 512GB of storage and continues to be configurable up to 4TB. The SSD also has 2x faster read and write performance compared to the previous generation.

The new ‌MacBook Air‌ is available for pre-order starting on Wednesday, March 4, with launch taking place on Wednesday, March 11. It starts at $1,099, $100 more than the previous generation.
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Apple today announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, both built on a new Fusion Architecture that bonds two third-generation 3nm dies into a single chip using advanced packaging.



The Fusion Architecture is a first for Apple silicon, since previous chips used a single-die design. The two bonded dies house the CPU, GPU, Media Engine, Neural Engine, unified memory controller, and Thunderbolt 5 capabilities together.

Both chips feature an 18-core CPU, which is up from the 14-core and 16-core designs of the M4 Pro and M4 Max, respectively. The CPU now includes six "super cores" (Apple's new branding for its highest-performance cores) alongside 12 efficiency-focused performance cores. Apple claims up to 30 percent faster multithreaded performance over the M4 generation, and up to 2.5x faster than M1 Pro and M1 Max.

M5 Pro features up to 20 GPU cores, while M5 Max doubles that to 40. Each GPU core also now includes a Neural Accelerator, which Apple says delivers over 4x the peak AI compute compared to M4 Pro and M4 Max. Apple claims up to 50 percent faster graphics overall, with ray-tracing workloads seeing up to 35 percent improvement over the previous generation.


Memory gets a bump too. M5 Pro supports up to 64GB of unified memory (up from 48GB on M4 Pro), with bandwidth reaching 307GB/s. M5 Max retains its 128GB maximum but raises bandwidth to 614GB/s.

Storage is also notably faster this time around, with Apple claiming up to 2x faster read/write speeds compared to the M4 generation, topping out at 14.5GB/s. Base storage has also increased, so that M5 Pro models now start at 1TB, while M5 Max models start at 2TB.

The new MacBook Pros also get Apple's N1 wireless networking chip, bringing Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. That's an upgrade from the Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 found in last year's M4 Pro and M4 Max models.

Other additions include a 16-core Neural Engine with a faster memory connection that Apple says speeds up on-device Apple Intelligence tasks, and an updated Media Engine that adds hardware-accelerated AV1 decode alongside existing H.264, HEVC, and ProRes support. There's also Memory Integrity Enforcement – an always-on memory safety feature Apple calls an industry first.

Thunderbolt 5 carries over from the M4 generation, but each port now gets its own dedicated controller on the chip, so all three ports can run at full bandwidth simultaneously. For external displays, M5 Pro supports up to two high-resolution monitors, while M5 Max supports up to four.

In terms of battery life, Apple says it tops out at 24 hours on the 16-inch model, and that users can fast-charge to 50 percent in 30 minutes with a 96W or higher USB-C adapter.

"MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max redefines what's possible on a pro laptop, now up to 4x faster than the previous generation," said John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. "With Neural Accelerators in the GPU, the new MacBook Pro enables professionals to run advanced LLMs on device and unlock capabilities that no other laptop can do — all while maintaining exceptional battery life."

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro starts at $2,199, while the 16-inch starts at $2,699. The 14-inch M5 Max model starts at $3,599, and the 16-inch at $3,899. The previously announced base 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 starts at $1,699. All models are available in space black and silver, with pre-orders opening tomorrow, March 4, and availability beginning Wednesday, March 11.
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Apple on Monday unveiled the iPhone 17e and an updated iPad Air, but it is not finished yet. Apple promised "a big week ahead," and it is expected to announce additional new products this Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday, March 4.


The most likely possibilities for Tuesday include updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, and higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. And for Wednesday's grand finale, Apple will likely unveil its rumored lower-cost MacBook with an A18 Pro chip.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman:

Monday's announcements kick off several days of Apple product reveals, a wave that's expected to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday. The company has also been planning to introduce new laptops this week, including its first-entry level MacBook with an iPhone-grade chip.

Of course, there could always be a surprise or two in store. We are still waiting for new models of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, but those might be delayed until the more personalized version of Siri finally launches at some point this year.

Other rumored products in the pipeline for the first half of 2026 include Mac Studio models with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, two new Studio Display models, and an all-new Apple smart home hub with a companion Apple-designed smart home camera.

There is no sign of an iPad 12 with Apple Intelligence support yet. That was expected this week, but it likely would have been unveiled alongside the iPad Air with the M4 chip, so perhaps the entry-level iPad is not being updated yet after all. However, nothing is ruled out yet, so we shall see what Apple has planned over the next two days.

The announcements will be capped off with an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. At these gatherings, invited journalists and content creators will likely receive hands-on time with the new products. MacRumors will be attending the New York event, so stay tuned for our coverage.

Update: Apple today unveiled updated MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Studio Display models, and an all-new Studio Display XDR that replaces the Pro Display XDR.
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Anthropic is aiming to lure customers from ChatGPT and Gemini with a new memory import tool that's available to free users as of today. Conversations and memories from other AI providers can be imported into Claude, so new users will not need to start from scratch.


Users can import preferences and context from an AI service like ChatGPT using a prompt that Anthropic prepared for other chatbots. The prompt instructs the AI to prepare a list of memories and context from past conversations, with formatting that's easily digestible by Claude.

I'm moving to another service and need to export my data. List every memory you have stored about me, as well as any context you've learned about me from past conversations. Output everything in a single code block so I can easily copy it.

Claude has an input box for the exported data, and the information is added to Claude's memory. Claude has supported memory for paid plans since October 2025, but there was no option for free users to take advantage of the feature. With a memory feature now available for switching, users will not need to sign up for a paid plan to move their AI instructions and preferences to Claude. Anthropic says that memory will remain an option on the free plan.

Enabling memory and then importing information into Claude can be done through the Memory section of Claude's settings.

Last month, Anthropic took advantage of ChatGPT's decision to start displaying ads for free users, promising to keep Claude ad-free. Anthropic then added new features for free users, including options for compaction, creating files, using connectors, and accessing skills. Along with memory, those options were previously limited to paid subscribers.

As of now, Claude is the top free iOS app in the App Store, a spot normally held by ChatGPT. Anthropic has been in the news over the last week for its inability to reach an agreement with the U.S. government over AI use, and the subsequent supply chain risk designation it received.
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Apple today updated its trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website, or at an Apple Store.


The charts below provide an overview of Apple's current and previous trade-in values in the United States, according to the company's website. Some of the estimated values increased slightly, while others decreased slightly.

iPhone

iPhone Model	New Values	Old Values
iPhone 16 Pro Max	Up to $685	Up to $670
iPhone 16 Pro	Up to $550	Up to $550
iPhone 16 Plus	Up to $455	Up to $450
iPhone 16	Up to $435	Up to $420
iPhone 16e	Up to $310	Not accepted
iPhone 15 Pro Max	Up to $465	Up to $470
iPhone 15 Pro	Up to $375	Up to $400
iPhone 15 Plus	Up to $320	Up to $330
iPhone 15	Up to $310	Up to $310
iPhone 14 Pro Max	Up to $350	Up to $370
iPhone 14 Pro	Up to $295	Up to $300
iPhone 14 Plus	Up to $235	Up to $240
iPhone 14	Up to $225	Up to $220
iPhone SE (3rd generation)	Up to $75	Up to $80
iPhone 13 Pro Max	Up to $305	Up to $300
iPhone 13 Pro	Up to $240	Up to $230
iPhone 13	Up to $195	Up to $180
iPhone 13 mini	Up to $145	Up to $150
iPhone 12 Pro Max	Up to $220	Up to $220
iPhone 12 Pro	Up to $180	Up to $160
iPhone 12	Up to $125	Up to $130
iPhone 12 mini	Up to $85	Up to $90
iPhone SE (2nd generation)	Up to $50	Up to $50
iPhone 11 Pro Max	Up to $145	Up to $150
iPhone 11 Pro	Up to $130	Up to $130
iPhone 11	Up to $100	Up to $100
iPhone XS Max	Up to $90	Up to $100
iPhone XS	Up to $65	Up to $70
iPhone XR	Up to $80	Up to $80
iPhone X	Up to $60	Up to $60
iPhone 8 Plus	Up to $40	Up to $50
iPhone 8	Up to $35	Up to $40

iPad

iPad Model	New Values	Old Values
iPad Pro	Up to $670	Up to $685
iPad Air	Up to $445	Up to $400
iPad	Up to $220	Up to $170
iPad mini	Up to $250	Up to $255

Mac

Mac Model	New Values	Old Values
MacBook Pro	Up to $685	Up to $710
MacBook Air	Up to $485	Up to $470
iMac	Up to $355	Up to $375
iMac Pro	Up to $325	Up to $325
Mac mini	Up to $340	Up to $340
Mac Studio	Up to $975	Up to $1,030
Mac Pro	Up to $2,090	Up to $2,520

Apple Watch

Apple Watch Model	New Values	Old Values
Apple Watch Series 10	Up to $150	Up to $160
Apple Watch Ultra 2	Up to $295	Up to $335
Apple Watch Series 9	Up to $120	Up to $125
Apple Watch Ultra	Up to $215	Up to $245
Apple Watch Series 8	Up to $90	Up to $95
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)	Up to $55	Up to $60
Apple Watch Series 7	Up to $65	Up to $65
Apple Watch Series 6	Up to $45	Up to $50
Apple Watch SE (1st generation)	Up to $30	Up to $30
Apple Watch Series 5	Not accepted	Up to $25

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Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17e, with key upgrades over the iPhone 16e including the A19 chip, MagSafe, and the Ceramic Shield 2 for a more scratch-resistant screen. The device also has Apple's latest C1X modem for faster 5G, a doubled 256GB of base storage, and a new Soft Pink color option alongside White and Black.


In addition to those headline changes, we uncovered four smaller iPhone 17e details:

• A19 chip limitation: While the A19 chip in the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU, the chip has a reduced 4-core GPU in the iPhone 17e. This limitation will result in slightly slower graphics performance while gaming, but many customers are unlikely to notice a major difference in real-world usage. This is not a downgrade, either, as the A18 chip in the iPhone 16e also has a 4-core GPU.


• eSIM-only in more countries: iPhone 16e was eSIM-only in the U.S. only, but the iPhone 17e lacks a physical SIM card slot across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the other countries and territories listed next to "Model A3575" of the iPhone 17e on Apple's cellular page.


• Same battery capacity: Like the iPhone 16e, the iPhone 17e has a 4,005 mAh battery capacity, according to a product label on Apple's website in the EU. Apple's advertised battery specs for the iPhone 16e and iPhone 17e are identical.


• Next-generation portraits: With next-generation portrait support, Apple says the "iPhone 17e recognizes people, dogs, and cats, and automatically saves depth information, allowing users to turn photos into beautiful portraits with background blur after capture and to adjust the focus point in the Photos app."

We are still working to confirm the amount of RAM included in the iPhone 17e, but it is very likely 8GB, matching the amount in the iPhone 16e and the regular iPhone 17. The next beta of Xcode 26.4 should confirm this information, so stay tuned.

In the U.S., the iPhone 17e starts at $599, just like the iPhone 16e did. You can pre-order the iPhone 17e on Apple.com starting Wednesday, March 4 at 6:15 a.m. Pacific Time, with availability set to begin Wednesday, March 11.
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Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple provided the second beta to developers.


Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.

iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 add multiple new features to the ‌iPhone‌ and the ‌iPad‌, but the first beta contained no sign of new Siri capabilities.

A Playlist Playground feature in Apple Music lets you generate songs for any idea, mood, emotion, or activity using a text-based prompt. There's also a Concerts Near You feature for finding local shows, and a redesigned look for albums and playlists with full-page artwork.

Apple Podcasts is getting native video podcasting capabilities that will make it easier to create, distribute, and monetize video podcast content through the Podcasts app. Video episodes will integrate with existing Apple podcasts features, like personalized recommendations and editorial suggestions.

Apple is testing end-to-end encryption for RCS, which will eventually bring full encryption to text conversations between Android and ‌iPhone‌ users. Apple is testing ‌RCS‌ with iPhone-to-iPhone conversations and iPhone-to-Android conversations.

The first two betas didn't include new emojis, but we saw signs of them in the code so we might get them in the third beta. The new update is also expected to new emoji characters will include trombone, treasure chest, orca, landslide, and Bigfoot.

Stolen Device Protection is enabled by default, there's a new ambient music widget, new average bedtime metrics in the sleep app, and plenty more. All of the features in iOS 26.4 can be found in our iOS 26.4 beta features guide.
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Apple today provided developers with the third betas of upcoming watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the second betas.


The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required.

watchOS 26.4 adds a new Average Bedtime metric to the sleep features that sync to the health app, so you can better keep an eye on how bedtime impacts overall sleep quality.

tvOS 26.4 eliminates the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps on the Apple TV. These apps haven't worked for some time and have directed users to the ‌Apple TV‌ app for purchases, but Apple is finally phasing them out entirely. Apple also added a Continuous Audio Connection option for HDMI output.

visionOS 26.4 includes support for foveated streaming for apps and games. Foveated streaming allows video to be streamed to the precise area where a user is looking, and peripheral areas are compressed. It allows for higher visual quality and lower latency.

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