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  • First MacBook Neo teardown video posted, indicates modular layout, next to no adhesive, and easy repair

    First MacBook Neo teardown video posted, indicates modular layout, next to no adhesive, and easy repair

    The MacBook Neo has arrived and the very first teardown videos of the new notebook have gone live.

    Per MacRumors, a teardown of the unit by Australian YouTube repair channel TECH RE-NU reveals what may be the most modular and repair-friendly Mac laptop in recent times.

    The YouTuber disassembles the Neo in six minutes using standard Torx T3, T5, and T8 drivers, the video showing a clean cable routing design. In order to open the aluminum casing, eight bottom screws are loosened, similar to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Once inside, a tiny motherboard is removed, the board itself surrounded by a stripped-down internal layout with minimal parts and no hinge covers.

    The battery itself is secured by no less than 18 screws and lifts straight out with no stretch-release adhesive tabs or sticky glue to remove. The teardown itself featured zero tape throughout the entire disassembly, which is a first for a modern Mac.

    Inside the case, the two USB-C ports, speakers, and headphone jack are all modular components, so individual components can be swapped out without having to replace larger assemblies. The speakers are connected by four screws each with no adhesive, and the only adhesive found in the machine was a small amount on the trackpad, where a cable connects it to the mainboard.

    While Tech Re-Nu doesn’t completely disassemble the MacBook Neo, it’s indicated that it’s possible to remove the keyboard for repair without having to replace the entire top case, which should come as a welcome relief to veteran Mac techs.

    Please let us know what you think of the MacBook Neo in the comments and stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via MacRumors and TECH RE-NU

  • Rumor: Second-generation MacBook Neo won’t include a touchscreen interface

    Rumor: Second-generation MacBook Neo won’t include a touchscreen interface

    If you were hoping for a touchscreen feature on the next-generation MacBook Neo, as seen on an assortment of Chromebooks, you might have to wait a while.

    Per noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF Securities, who had commented in late 2025 that touchscreen support was possible on a forthcoming Apple notebook (this could be accomplished by integrating the touch layer directly into the IPS panel), this might not happen in the near term.

    A X post on Wednesday from Kuo painted a different picture. Kuo says that the second-generation MacBook Neo was originally expected to have a touch panel to compete with Chromebooks. At least half of Chromebooks on the market have touchscreen support, Kuo writes.

    Kuo did say back in September that the MacBook Neo wouldn’t have a touchscreen in its first generation. At the time, Kuo believed that the second-generation model’s specifications were still under discussion and “could include touch support.”

    Kuo has also stated that the second-generation MacBook Neo was slated for a 2027 release, but did not offer an update schedule after the fact.

    It’s currently thought that Apple will introduce an OLED-equipped MacBook Pro in late 2026, complete with touchscreen capabilities.

    Kuo has also cited that the MacBook Neo entered mass production months later than expected, and that shipments are expected to be lower than previous estimates. Still, at about 4.5 million to 5 million units for 2026, that is still a “strong number” to Kuo.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via AppleInsider and @mingchikuo

  • Apple launches seven new products following last week’s multi-day media event

    Apple launches seven new products following last week’s multi-day media event

    Following last week’s multi-day media event, Apple on Wednesday announced that seven new products were now available at Apple Stores and other retail locations. Apple has announced that inventory will be available for both walk-in customers and Apple Store pickup, albeit availability may vary, and you’ll want to check to see if your local store has stock available.

    First, and perhaps drawing the most attention, the MacBook Neo is available in four different colors (Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver) and is powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone. The notebook is equipped with a 13-inch display, up to 512GB of storage, and a non-configurable 8GB of RAM.

    The other six products include an iPhone 17e, iPad Air models with the M4 chip, MacBook Air models with the M5 chip, MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, a new Studio Display, and a higher-end Studio Display XDR.

    Where the iPhone 17e is concerned, the handset features the same overall design as the iphone 16e that was released last year, but features Apple’s A19 chip, MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging and magnetic accessories, Apple’s second-generation C1X modem for faster 5G, and 256GB of base storage. In the U.S., the unit starts at $599.

    For the iPad fans, the M4 iPad Air is now available, and boasts an increased 12GB of RAM, Apple’s N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and the C1X modem in cellular models.

    Apple’s new M5 MacBook Air now features the M5 chip, 512GB of base storage, and a somewhat higher price tag (its previous $999 price point jumped to $1299 as a result of the 256GB configuration being dropped. The unit also features Apple’s N1 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support, and it now ships with Apple’s 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max.

    The higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models finally received M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, plus up to twice as fast SSD speeds and a doubled 1TB of base storage. Battery life has increased slightly across all of the models, and the N1 chip extends to the MacBook Pro line now for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support.

    Finally, Apple’s Studio Display gained Thunderbolt 5 support as well as improved speakers and a camera that now supports Desk View. The high-end Studio Display XDR gained all of those benefits, plus bigger improvements such as a 120Hz refresh rate, mini-LED backlighting, increased brightness, and more.

    If you’ve had a chance to pick up any of the new gear, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via MacRumors and Apple

  • Apple’s Studio Display XDR may offer full calibration support via a future software update

    Apple’s Studio Display XDR may offer full calibration support via a future software update

    Apple’s feature-rich Studio Display XDR may be getting an additional feature: full calibration support.

    Per 9toMac, John Higgins’ review over on The Verge noted that the new display may have full calibration support. The display, which supports a multitude of different reference modes, ranging from Apple’s own modes to ones from Adobe and even new DICOM medical imaging presets.

    Even so, Higgins noted that the factory calibration of the Studio Display XDR featured the following flaw:

    “Brightness at the lower end of the grayscale was too high, so shadows aren’t as deep as they should be, and some darker colors are too bright.”

    Higgins offered the following thoughts as to what to expect:

    “But this is with the factory calibration. You’ll also be able to calibrate the Studio Display XDR, which I fully expect every professional or studio to do. Right now there’s only fine-tune calibration adjustment available (for only white point and luminance), but full calibration (which covers white point, color primaries, luminance, and gamma) will be enabled with a later update.”

    While there’s no timeline as to when this update will be released, Higgins cited a white paper for the Studio Display XDR, which cited additional details as to calibration options and color system information.

    Apple’s Studio Display XDR will be released today, and retails for $3,299.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via 9to5Mac and The Verge

  • Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.3.2 as day one update for MacBook Neo notebook

    Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.3.2 as day one update for MacBook Neo notebook

    If you have a MacBook Neo en route, you’ll need to install the day one update to ensure that it works perfectly.

    Apple on Tuesday released macOS Tahoe 26.3.2, which includes bug fixes, security updates, and Apple will likely require the software to be installed during the ‌MacBook Neo‌ setup process.

    As of Monday, there is also a version of the ‌macOS Tahoe‌ 26.4 beta that’s compatible with the ‌MacBook Neo‌, and also Apple’s new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models.

    Apple’s MacBook Neo is set to launch today, and the first customers who pre-ordered the notebook have begun receiving their shipments. Apple retail locations worldwide will also have stock of the new device.

    If you’ve ordered or received the MacBook Neo, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via MacRumors