Apple's Mac desktop lineup should get M5 variants and the Studio Display may finally get its long-awaited upgrade just after M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros arrive. Here's what to expect, and when.Mac Studio and Studio Display could be updated soonApple Silicon has been on a fairly predictable near-annual update cycle, which means the Mac lineup gets updated at a similar cadence. While some chips are short-cycled, others take just a bit longer, which seems to be the case for the Mac Studio in 2026.According to the Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple will release the Mac Studio and Studio Display "not long after" the spring Mac updates. The Mac mini is also expected to get an update in…

Apple is set to release the first beta version of iOS 26.4 later this month, providing the first real-world look at the Apple Intelligence features promised at WWDC 2024, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims. Gurman revealed the timing in his "Power On" newsletter. Barring further delays, the first beta version of iOS 26.4 is apparently set to release to developers during the week of February 23. The update will "include some components" of the long-anticipated improvements to Siri. Gurman added that iOS 27 will deliver further ‌Apple Intelligence‌ improvements, but WWDC will be "a fairly muted affair this year." The main new features will be a "more personalized ‌Siri‌ with a chatbot interface." Apple is said to be focused on improving…

The often-rumored budget MacBook is still expected to arrive at some point in the first half of 2026, as Apple prepares to compete directly with Chromebooks.The MacBook should be cheaper than the MacBook Air at launchRumors have repeatedly insisted that Apple will bring out a MacBook with an iPhone chip running the show instead of an M-series chip. As more forecasts come in, it seems the rumor mill is more insistent than ever that it will launch this year.The latest volley, coming from Mark Gurman's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg on Sunday, the MacBook will be the centerpiece Mac launch for early 2026. Gurman doesn't offer much new about the model, recapping previous claims about it, but he also doesn't…

Apple is planning to launch new iPad and iPad Air models in the near future, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Writing in today's "Power On" newsletter, Gurman explained that updated iPads are "coming soon," including a new entry-level ‌iPad‌ and a new ‌iPad Air‌. Both devices are not expected to feature design changes or major enhancements, instead focusing on new chips. The 12th-generation ‌iPad‌ is set to feature the A18 chip, while the eighth-generation ‌iPad Air‌ will apparently feature the M4 chip. The iPad mini is said to be the only new ‌iPad‌ set to get a bigger upgrade this year, moving to an OLED display. The new chip is perhaps most significant for the ‌iPad‌, which will facilitate Apple Intelligence…

iOS 26.4 is set to be one of the most important updates ever for the iPhone, offering a suite of new Apple Intelligence and Siri features. A new report from Bloomberg today reveals Apple’s timeline for launching iOS 26.4. more…

Apple's iPhone 17e is set to launch "imminently" with at least four new features, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that the new lost-cost ‌iPhone‌ will feature the A19 chip first introduced with the iPhone 17 last year. The device will also address one of the most glaring omissions from the current generation and add MagSage connectivity. The device is also apparently set to feature Apple's latest cellular modem, the C1X chip, as well as its N1 chip for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Thread connectivity. Gurman added that the device is set to be sold at the same $599 starting price as the iPhone 16e, proposing to offer more features for…