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M5 MacBook Air vs M4: Benchmarks Reveal 14% Multi-Core Performance Boost

Apple’s latest M5 MacBook Air is showing notable performance gains over its predecessor, according to newly surfaced Geekbench scores. The base M5 model, equipped with 16GB of RAM, achieved a single-core score of 4190 and a multi-core score of 17073. In comparison, the M4 MacBook Air with the same RAM configuration scored 3832 in single-core...

MacBook Neo vs. Refurbished M4 Air: Is the $240 Upgrade Worth It?

With the launch of the all-new MacBook Neo today at $799 CAD, Apple has delivered a low-cost MacBook that brings back memories of the black and white plastic MacBook from 2009. However, the release has created a unique comparison for value hunters: the brand-new budget Neo versus a certified refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air with the...

Apple MacBook Neo Launches in Canada: A New 13-Inch Mac for Under $800

Apple has officially introduced the MacBook Neo, a brand-new addition to the Mac family designed to offer a modern experience for under $800 in Canada. Starting at $799 CAD, the MacBook Neo is now the most affordable way to get into a new Apple laptop, sitting well below the updated M5 MacBook Air (which now...

Popular Mac Apps on Setapp Now Available Without a Full Subscription

MacPaw is overhauling its Setapp marketplace by allowing users to pay for individual apps instead of requiring a mandatory all-access membership. The update represents a major shift for the service, which originally launched as a "Netflix for apps" model where users paid one flat fee for a massive bundle of software. Under the new system,...

M5 MacBook Air in Canada: Price Up $100 but Now Starts With 512GB Storage

Apple has announced an updated MacBook Air lineup featuring the new M5 processor on Tuesday morning, part of a flurry of new product announcements via press release. This update marks a significant jump in technical specifications for the company's entry level laptop. The 13 inch and 15 inch models now start with 512GB of storage....

Apple Says it Plans to Build the Mac mini in the United States

Apple is moving a portion of its Mac mini manufacturing from Asia to the United States. The tech giant confirmed that the assembly of the compact desktop will begin later this year at a Foxconn facility in north Houston, according to the WSJ. This plan marks a significant step in Apple's ongoing effort to bring...

Apple updates Xcode with AI agents that can build and test apps for you

Apple has released a new version of its developer software that adds support for AI-powered coding agents directly inside Xcode. We saw signs of this last fall in the beta version of Xcode and now it's official. According to Apple, Xcode 26.3 introduces what it calls “agentic coding,” allowing developers to use AI tools such...

New MacBook Pros Imminent as Apple Store Inventory Begins to Sell out

Apple is preparing to launch a refreshed MacBook Pro lineup as early as next month, following reports of dwindling stock for current high-end models. According to Mark Gurman in his Sunday Bloomberg Power On newsletter, the new laptops are tied to the macOS 26.3 software update. This release window typically runs from February through March....