March has already been a busy month for Apple, as the tech giant just announced six new products.
On Monday, March 2, Apple announced the release of the iPhone 17e, a “budget-friendly” version of the iPhone 17, and new iPad Air with M4. Throughout the rest of the week, Apple shared details on a few other new products, including the MacBook Neo; MacBook Pro with M5, M5 Pro or M5 Max; MacBook Air with M5; and Studio Display and Studio Display XDR.
The notable MacBook Neo is another pocketbook-friendly option from Apple, starting at $599 for a 13-inch laptop. For a price comparison, the new MacBook Air 13-inch model start at $1,099 and the new MacBook Pro 14-inch models start at $1,699.
Want to learn more? Here’s what to know about the six new products Apple has announced this week.
MacBook Neo
Perhaps the most groundbreaking of its recent devices is Apple’s new MacBook Neo, a cheaper version of the MacBook laptop. The MacBook Neo features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Spatial Audio speakers and dual mics, according to an Apple news release. Powered by A18, the new MacBook provides up to 16 hours of battery life.
Available in blush, indigo, silver and a new citrus color, the MacBook Neo starts at $599. The MacBook Neo is available for pre-order now and in stores on Wednesday, March 11.
iPhone 17e
Apple announced the new iPhone 17e, a “budget-friendly” version of the iPhone 17 released in September on Monday, March 2. The smartphone includes 256 gigabytes of storage, Apple’s new A19 chip, a 48-megapixel Fusion camera and MagSafe wireless charging via USB-C, according to an Apple news release.
Available in matte black, white and soft pink, the new smartphone starts at $599 with 256 gigabytes of storage. The iPhone 17e is available for pre-order now and in stores on Wednesday, March 11.
iPad Air with M4
Apple also announced the new iPad Air, powered by Apple’s M4 processor, on Monday, March 2. The new iPad includes more artificial intelligence features, faster network connectivity, and enhanced cameras and speakers, according to Apple.
Available in space gray, blue, purple and starlight, the new iPad Air is $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model. The new iPad is available for pre-order now and in stores on Wednesday, March 11.
MacBook Pro with M5, M5 Pro or M5 Max
Apple announced a new MacBook Pro, available with Apple’s M5, M5 Pro or M5 Max processor, on Tuesday, March 3. The brand-new processors are geared to better power artificial intelligence, according to an Apple news release.
The new MacBook Pro includes Apple’s wireless networking chip N1, which enabled Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. It also includes 24 hours of battery life, a Liquid Retina XDR display, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, studio-quality microphones, six-speaker sound system and Apple Intelligence features, according to the news release. The MacBook Pro also comes with one terabyte of storage for M5 Pro and two terabytes for M5 Max.
The new MacBook Pro is available, in space black and silver, for pre-order now and in stores on Wednesday, March 11. With M5 Pro, the 14-inch model starts at $2,199 and the 16-inch model starts at $2,699. With M5 Max, the 14-inch model starts at $3,599 and the 16-inch model starts at $3,899.
MacBook Air with M5
Apple also introduced the new MacBook Air with M5 on Tuesday, March 3. The new version of the MacBook Air includes Apple’s N1 networking chip, a Liquid Retina display, 12-megapixel Center Stage camera, up to 18 hours of battery life, a Spatial Audio sound system, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for up to two external displays, according to an Apple news release.
Available in sky blue, midnight, starlight and silver, the new MacBook Air with M5 is available for pre-order now and in stores on Wednesday, March 11. The 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 starts at $1,099 and the 15-inch model starts at $1,299.
Studio Display and Studio Display XDR
In addition to new products, Apple announced two new displays on Tuesday, March 3 – Studio Display and Studio Display XDR.
The new Studio Display features a 12-megapixel Center stage camera, three studio microphones and a six-speaker Spatial Audio system, according to an Apple news release.
Studio Display XDR’s 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display features an advanced mini-LED backlight, 120 hertz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync, which allows for enhanced video playback and graphically intense games, according to the news release. Studio Display XDR has the same camera, microphone and speaker system as Studio Display. Both displays offer Thunderbolt 5 connectivity.
Available in standard or nano-texture glass, the new Studio Display with a tilt-adjustable stand starts at $1,599 and the Studio Display XDR with a tilt- and height-adjustable stand starts at $3,299. Pre-orders are open and in-store availability starts on Wednesday, March 11.
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