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Welcome (back) to Macintosh, by Jesper @ Take
“My hope is that, just as Apple crawled out of a hardware nightmare pockmarked by thermal throttling, keyboards incapacitated by strands of human hair and lack of respect for its users needs, it can choose to refocus its software and its humility too, and stop doing this to the bicycle for the mind.”
I think we will have to wait, the upcoming week’s releases are about Apple hardware…
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Claude hits #1 on the App Store as users rally behind Anthropic’s government standoff — 9to5Mac
While the long-term consequences of this disagreement are unclear, Anthropic appears to be winning in mindshare, at least for now, in terms of app downloads among iPhone users.
If Anthropic was a publicly traded company ten times their current valuation, would they still stand out against the US government? Asking for a fictional friend at Apple.
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Apple Reportedly Expects ‘Major Rush’ of Customers This Week:
The new product likely to receive the most interest is the rumored lower-cost MacBook, which is described as an “incredible value” within Apple, according to the newsletter. Apple believes that a more affordable MacBook will help to “drive a serious number of switchers from Windows machines and Chromebooks,” wrote Gurman.
Somehow, I think that if the price is really competitive, Apple’s bet is that services will subsidize this entry-level MacBook price.
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Apple believes low-cost MacBook will be an ‘incredible value,’ tempting switchers: report — 9to5Mac
Internally, the low-end MacBook is being described as an “incredible value,” with Apple believing the launch is going to drive a serious number of switchers from Windows machines and Chromebooks. It could even compel iPhone users without computers to buy their first Mac.
I’m trying to convince my wife to buy one as she finds the iPad to be lacking for certain tasks. I suggested that we buy one of those new entry-level MacBook to try it out without much obligation as we can return the thing in less than 14 days.
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Anyone new to Objective-C thinks it’s difficult and maybe a bit harsh because [[those squareBrackets] lookInsane:YES].
Once you get past that, which takes a day or two given a good-faith effort, you’ll realize how small a language it is, how easy to hold in your palm and turn around and understand all sides of it. And you’ll appreciate how easy it is to make good decisions when you don’t have a surplus of language features to choose from.
I had many great moments writing in Objective-C (2009-2013) while experimenting with iPhone app development. As someone who learned a bit of C++ in university computer science courses, I thought Objective-C was indeed more approachable. When I peek at Swift code these days, my thinking goes like this: “I’m too old for this shit!”
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Three ways new Apple products next week will modernize iPhone, iPad, and Mac — 9to5Mac
That would mean that every new iPhone, iPad, and Mac supports Apple Intelligence for the first time — oh, and Apple Vision Pro, too.
Instead of downplaying Apple Intelligence, Apple is doubling down on it. They must be confident, even after such a false start in 2024.
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Leaker Says Apple’s Lower-Cost MacBook Will Have These 8 Limitations — MacRumors
While the leaked files are real, this source currently lacks an established track record, so these claims should still be treated with some skepticism.
Well, this information pretty much aligns with the definition of an entry-level Mac.
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Samsung Launches Galaxy S26 Ultra With Built-In Privacy Display and New AI Features — MacRumors
New to the Galaxy S26 Ultra is a built-in “Privacy Display” that makes it harder to view what’s on the screen when looking at the phone from a side angle. It’s clear when looking at it head on, but someone sitting next to you will have a hard time seeing your phone’s display. Privacy Display works at the pixel level, controlling how pixels disperse light. It can be set to activate only for certain apps or situations like entering a PIN, and there are partial and maximum privacy options.
I want Apple to copy this. So clever and quite useful for someone like me who commutes on public transport.
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I like this image for a few reasons. First, it feels a bit like the early nineties, with some mid-century design elements. But this PowerBook Duo station on the integrated desk reminds me of when I was working at an Apple Dealer; I could use a PowerBook Duo in this exact configuration. It was a great and novel product at the time.
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The recent rumors about Apple incorporating touch support into macOS for the M6 MacBook Pro, expected around fall 2026, seem a bit odd. I’m somewhat skeptical about Apple’s abilities lately, particularly after the Liquid Glass reveal. Incorporating an adaptive touch mode on the Mac feels unusual to me. In recent years, Apple made so many changes to macOS to make it look more like iPadOS. I wonder why it needs to add adaptive UI on top of that. And, introducing an M6 MacBook Pro less than 12 months after introducing new M5 models also feels strange.
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Apple accelerates U.S. manufacturing with Mac mini production - Apple
What the Apple press release seems to depict are workers building 2U rack servers. No Mac mini in sight. 🧐🤨
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Ouch, 2025 was a tough year for Apple. I consider writing my own opinion on this, but it seems everything has already been said. Overall, it was a difficult year for Apple on many levels. Unfortunately, this isn’t yet clear in their financial reports; if it were, the executives might see things differently.
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Apple is shipping a UI whose core identity depends on effects that many users can’t tolerate, so Apple has to provide ‘escape hatches’—which implies the identity is optional, and therefore poorly grounded as a universal interface language. 🙄
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Apple is Testing These iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable iPhone Colors — MacRumors
While it was previously rumored that Apple was also considering purple and brown finishes for the iPhone 18 Pro models, Gurman said he believes that those color options are “just variants of the same red idea — given that the tones are fairly similar.” In other words, it sounds like those two color options will not actually be offered.
I’m getting more and more nervous about Apple’s plans for the iPhone 18 Pro colors…
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More MacBook Expectations
Here’s what I want for the upcoming entry-level MacBook: Size and design: thin and less boxy than two iPad Pro on top of each other. Just under 13-inch retina display. Full-size keyboard flush with the left and right device edges. 8GB of RAM with a 12GB option available. 256 GB of fast storage (120 GB/s) with a 512GB upgrade option. One fast USB-C port and MagSafe. Very thin bezel around the display to minimize the overall device size. Continue reading →
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Matt Birchler’s “[Apple will kill iPadOS] article: (https://birchtree.me/blog/apple-will-kill-ipados/)”:
Matt argues that Apple should discontinue iPadOS and instead fragment it into two distinct operating systems: iOS for casual iPads (iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air) and macOS for the iPad Pro, creating clearer software distinctions across the product lineup. This reorganization would address the current problem of one OS trying to serve devices ranging from 8" tablets to 13" laptop-style screens, and would make sense once foldable iPhones that expand to tablet size arrive. Matt contends that recent iPadOS updates have primarily added Mac-like features anyway, and that macOS’s UI elements are already compatible with touch input, making a touch-enabled macOS on iPad Pro a logical next step.
I don’t see that happening anytime soon. Way too much investment in iPadOS. While Matt isn’t wrong per se, I think we need to look at this from the normal, non-tech user’s perspective.
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A Short Conversation with ChatGPT About The Upcoming Entry-Level MacBook
Is the Apple A18 Pro more powerful than the Apple Silicon M1 ? In a straight performance comparison, the Apple A18 Pro (a smartphone SoC used in the iPhone 16 Pro) and the Apple Silicon M1 (Apple’s first Mac/desktop-class chip) are closer than you might expect — but neither is strictly “more powerful” across all categories. The answer depends heavily on how you measure performance: 🔋 Architecture & Design Goals Continue reading →
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About This Tempting Light MacBook
If the rumors turn out to be true, Apple will announce a new entry-level MacBook line on March 4th. Why is this relevant to me? Well, I’m really curious to see what Apple will offer in terms of technical specifications and overall design, because I might be tempted to get one. But why? I already have an M2 MacBook Air 15"! The short answer: to use while travelling instead of bringing my M4 iPad Pro! Continue reading →
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9to5Mac’s article “Another AirPods Pro 3 model is coming, with one rumored upgrade”:
Apple is rumored to be developing a new, higher-end version of AirPods Pro 3 featuring infrared (IR) cameras to enhance AI capabilities and potentially support visual intelligence and hand gestures. This upcoming model is expected to be similar to the current AirPods Pro 3 but will likely come at a higher price point. The IR cameras are anticipated to help users better understand and interact with their external environment.
Oh, as an AirPods Pro 2 owner, I might want to hold up my next purchase. I’m just curious about the appeal of this upgrade.
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New MacBook with ‘fun colors’ sounds like the best Mac for most people — 9to5Mac
It’s pretty simple: if you can get a MacBook that’s the most affordable by far, comes in fun colors, and will do everything you want—why would you choose anything else?
I’m warming up to this. Could be a boon to my travel gears.
