Out of touch — how the MacBook Pro Touch Bar came and went

It was such a bold change to a keyboard that Apple championed the Touch Bar — for a while. Then it quickly started to fade away before vanishing completely. Here's what happened, and why.

William Gallagher 7 months ago 17

New MacBook Pro is slightly more repairable than before

The M5 chip may get the spotlight, but a detailed MacBook Pro teardown shows Apple's refinements go deeper, from simpler battery access to cleaner internal cable design.

Andrew Orr 7 months ago 8

M5 MacBook Pro review roundup: Higher performance, static design

The latest wave of reviews has praised the performance of Apple's M5 chip in the updated 14-inch MacBook Pro.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 6

Podcast

M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 7 months ago 0

Early M5 MacBook Pro benchmarks show a big boost over the M4

What appears to be the first benchmark score for the new M5 MacBook Pro has appeared online, and it's fast.

Oliver Haslam 7 months ago 2

M6 MacBook Pro rumored to feature OLED touchscreen with hole punch camera

Another report claims that Apple could be gearing up to release a touchscreen MacBook Pro, but also suggests it might be getting ready to kick the notch to the curb.

Amber Neely 7 months ago 25

Deals: Amazon slashes $250 off M4 Pro MacBook Pro, now $1,749

MacBook Pro deals are increasing heading into the weekend, with Amazon issuing a $250 price drop on the M4 Pro 14-inch model. Plus, grab prices as low as $1,399 on closeout models.

Christine McKee 7 months ago 0

EU gets what it asked for, there is no charger in the MacBook Pro box

Don't blame Apple this time — if you're in the European Union or the UK, your new M5 14-inch MacBook Pro or iPad Pro may cost you $70 extra because Apple isn't allowed to bundle a charger.

William Gallagher 7 months ago 59

M5 chip thinks faster, renders quicker, & claims to be a whole lot smarter

The new M5 chip packs faster graphics, a sharper Neural Engine, and Apple is clearly confident that it will take Apple Silicon deeper into the AI era. Here's how.

Andrew Orr 7 months ago 14

14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is here without Pro and Max versions

The first M5 Mac has arrived, with the updated MacBook Pro gaining the new chip as part of the first wave of updates to the Apple Silicon chip.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 26

What to expect from the M5 MacBook Pro

An Apple executive has confirmed the M5 MacBook Pro is imminent, and probably arriving Wednesday, October 15. Here's what and what not to expect from the launch.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 6

Beyond MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, Apple retail is running out of two other key items

It's not just MacBook Pro and iPad Pro stocks that are running low at retail — Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware is in short supply too.

Amber Neely 7 months ago 2

New powerful M5 MacBook Pro teased by Greg Joswiak

A new MacBook Pro is "coming soon," according to a social media post by Greg "Joz" Joswiak on Tuesday.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 16

M5 iPad Pro, Apple Vision Pro refresh may arrive this week

Apple's October launches are expected to happen soon, with the M5 iPad Pro refresh suspected to arrive in the next week, accompanied by a Vision Pro upgrade, and possibly the MacBook Pro too.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 9

macOS Tahoe itself has leaked 2025 and 2026 Mac release timelines

Details surrounding the general timeline of Apple's 2026 Mac releases have surfaced, thanks to our sources that have knowledge of macOS Tahoe development and hardware testing.

Marko Zivkovic 7 months ago 17

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