2026-03-03 23:41:33
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 both mentioned on the tech specs page for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR, which launch on Wednesday, March 11.
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: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.
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)
2026-03-03 23:25:24
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:
2026-03-03 23:00:32
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.
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.
2026-03-03 22:26:52
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.
This article, "Apple Debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips" first appeared on MacRumors.com
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2026-03-03 22:08:56
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.
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):
2026-03-03 22:05:37
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.
