Our first look at Apple’s new MacBook Neo, iPhone 17E, and more

[The Verge]

A more colorful MacBook, with some fascinating tradeoffs and a $599 starting price.

Thursday, March 05, 2026 Our first hands-on look at Apple’s MacBook Neo A more colorful MacBook, with some fascinating tradeoffs and a $599 starting price. Read more New in Apple iPhone 17e hands-on: nothing more, nothing less Apple’s cheapest iPhone adds MagSafe and a little more storage, but the price stays steady at $599. Apple launches M5 Pro and M5 Max chips The new 18-core processors come with a new ‘Fusion Architecture’ that combines two dies on one chip. Apple announces M5 MacBook Air and updated MacBook Pro The new Macs will be available for preorder starting tomorrow. MacBook Neo versus an old MacBook Air: good luck An M2 or later MacBook Air is a better computer, if you can find one. Now’s probably the time. How the new iPhone 17E stacks up against Apple’s pricier phones Here’s what you gain and what you give up by opting for the 17E over other iPhone 17 models (and the ultra-thin iPhone Air). Apple launches a new iPad Air with an upgraded M4 processor The new iPad Air has an upgraded processor and improved wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Apple’s new Studio Display XDR adds a Mini LED upgrade The $3,299 Studio Display XDR has Mini LED backlighting and 120Hz refresh rate. All the news about Apple’s MacBook Neo, iPhone 17E, and more Ahead of a ‘special Apple experience,’ the company is revealing new products. This email was sent to col...@googlegroups.com. Click here to unsubscribe from all Verge marketing emails.    View our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright 2026. All rights reserved. https://link.theverge.com/oc/66943eea445d0561e8094a57qia2d.2lq5/66773c3f