Apple launches new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, MacBook Pro, more
· 1 h 23 min · S1 E581
Episode Apple launches new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, MacBook Pro, more
Chance and Zac break down Apple’s Mac announcements of the week. There’s the M5 MacBook Air and more powerful MacBook Pro models with an intriguing new chip architecture and naming scheme. Plus, the new Studio Display “family” is here with good and bad news. Finally, Chance recounts his trip to NYC where he saw the launch of the all-new MacBook Neo.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Zac gives us a rundown of his current Apple gear. And a small philosophy lesson. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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