Apple could go back to Intel for chips, but not how you would expect (or dread)

Apple and Intel are reportedly exploring a manufacturing partnership that could reshape how future Apple chips are produced. But despite the headline, this does not mean Apple is abandoning Apple Silicon or returning to Intel-powered Macs. According to…

MacBook Neo was such a smash hit for Apple that it might soon treat you to a price hike

Doubling production to 10 million units requires fresh A18 Pro chips from TSMC at full price rather than binned rejects, while DRAM costs surge 57% and 3nm capacity tightens.

I held off on the MacBook Neo. I hope the next one fixes these 5 papercuts before I plonk cash

I nearly bought the MacBook Neo, but after spending a few days with it, I changed my mind. Here’s exactly what Apple cut that it shouldn’t have, and what needs to change.

Apple says users are snapping up Macs faster than ever and created a supply shortage

Apple can’t keep up with record Mac demand after the MacBook Neo and AI-capable Mac Mini and Studio flew off shelves faster than even the company predicted.

Apple was surprised by AI-driven demand for Macs

Apple said it will be supply-constrained on Mac mini, Studio, and Neo in the next quarter, too.

The next MacBook Neo could get a RAM upgrade. Yeah, in this economy, no less!

Apple’s next MacBook Neo is rumored to pack the A19 Pro chip with 12GB of RAM — a long-overdue upgrade that could finally make the entry-level Mac laptop worth every penny.

A Google Pixel laptop might be on its way, but does anyone actually want one?

A new Google Pixel laptop might be in the works, but history, rising hardware costs, and a $599 MacBook Neo suggest it could be dead on arrival.

The MacBook Neo made me realize Apple still doesn’t know how to do a truly great cheap iPhone

The MacBook Neo proves Apple knows how to build a great entry product, which only makes the iPhone 17e feel more frustrating.

Microsoft leaks predict the obvious: The Surface line has no answer for the MacBook Neo

Leaked plans for Microsoft’s 2026 Surface lineup show display upgrades and a two-stage chip rollout, yet the company still has nothing for buyers looking at Apple’s MacBook Neo.

You can build yourself a multi-color MacBook Neo, if you got the DIY tools handy

Thanks to Apple’s Self Service Repair program, MacBook Neo owners may be able to swap in differently colored parts and create a custom two-tone laptop.