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Apple Experience - “week of announcements”

At the start of March, we’re expecting three consecutive days of announcements, with updates to a range of Apple models each day. Below, I’ll be adding details and highlights as each announcement is officially released, so you can stay up to date with everything as it happens.

Apple have updated the iPad Air to M4 and released the iPhone 17e. 

Features of the iPad Air M4 - Features the powerful M4 chip, boosting CPU/GPU performance and Apple Intelligence, Supports Wi-Fi 7, Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard and runs iPadOS 26, Pricing starts from $999 for the 11” and starts from $1349 for the 13” model. 

For more information you can read about it here and information about the release here.

Features of the iPhone 17e - Powered by Apple’s A19 chip for faster performance and long battery life with iOS 26, Durable design with Ceramic Shield 2, IP68 water/dust resistance and MagSafe wireless charging, 256 GB storage standard, 48 MP fusion camera, and support for Emergency SOS via satellite, Pricing starts at $999. 

For more information you can read about it here and more information about the release here.

Apple have updated the MacBook Air to M5, the MacBook Pro to M5, and the Apple 27” Display.

Features of the MacBook Air M5 - Powered by the Apple M5 chip with faster CPU/GPU and on-device AI performance, Comes with 512 GB base storage, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, all-day battery life and thin fanless design. Pricing starts from $1799 for the 13” and starts from $2199 for the 15”

For more information you can read about it here and information about the release here.

Features of the MacBook Pro M5 - Updated with M5, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for professionals and creatives, Offers major performance boosts, up to 1 TB+ SSD base, Liquid Retina XDR display and macOS Tahoe. Pricing starts from $2699 for the 14” and from $4299 for the 16”

For more information you can read about it here and information about the release here.

Features of the Apple Studio Display 27” - 27″ 5K Retina display with 5120×2880 resolution and support for 1 billion colours — great for creative work and everyday use, 12 MP Center Stage camera, three-mic array and six-speaker Spatial Audio make it ideal for video calls and media, Thunderbolt + USB-C ports with up to ~96 W charging for laptops. Pricing from $2599

For more information you can read about it here.

Features of the Apple Studio Display XDR 27” - Same 27″ form factor + Mini-LED Retina XDR panel with vastly improved contrast, HDR and higher peak brightness for pro workflows., Adaptive refresh rates (up to 120 Hz) and expanded colour support (P3, Adobe RGB) boost performance for HDR and smooth visuals, Enhanced power delivery (~140 W) and premium pricing starting from $5499

For more information you can read about it here and information about the release here.

Apple release the MacBook Neo

The last release for day 3 was the MacBook Neo - Apple’s new budget MacBook, designed as the most affordable way to enter the Mac ecosystem.

Features of the MacBook Neo - Powered by the A18 Pro chip, delivering fast everyday performance and Apple Intelligence features, Features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, Magic Keyboard, large trackpad and 1080p FaceTime camera, Includes 8 GB unified memory, 256 GB or 512 GB storage, and up to 16-hour battery life, Lightweight aluminium design in four colours: Silver, Blush, Indigo and Citrus. Pricing starts at $899.

For more information you can read about it here and information about the release here.

The MacBook Neo is designed to sit neatly between the iPad and the MacBook Air, offering a more affordable entry point into the Mac lineup while still providing a full macOS experience. It’s aimed at students, home users, and anyone who wants a lightweight, reliable laptop for everyday tasks such as email, web browsing, streaming, and basic productivity. With Apple silicon performance, long battery life, and the familiar MacBook design, it delivers much of the Mac experience at a lower price point. For many people who may have previously considered an iPad with a keyboard, the MacBook Neo could be a compelling alternative that provides the flexibility of a full desktop operating system.

So a fairly busy 3 days for Apple with releases every day. If you felt a bit “lost” with it all, there is more information with a breakdown of everything we’ve seen over the last 3 days available here.

And I’m sure this won’t be the last of it as we wait for other product lines to move to the M5 chip as well.

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