Where Are The New M5 Pro & Max MacBooks? Is Mac Pricing Going To Increase? More Weekend Apple News

About this video

• Video Title: Where Are The New M5 Pro & Max MacBooks? Is Mac Pricing Going To Increase? More Weekend Apple News
• Channel: Craig Neidel
• Speakers: Craig Neidel
• Duration: 00:34:22

Overview

This video provides a weekly roundup of Apple-related news, covering rumors about the release of new M5 Pro and Max MacBooks, potential price increases for Macs, updates on Siri, Apple's financial performance, tech sales, and significant acquisitions.

Key takeaways

• New MacBook Releases Delayed: The M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros are reportedly delayed due to an unreleased macOS update (Tahoe 26.3), with a possible earlier release of the M5 MacBook Air.
• Apple Store Accessories Available: A new resale website, "Apple Unsold," is offering Apple store display accessories that were previously unavailable for purchase.
• AI Acquisition: Apple has acquired Q.AI, an Israeli startup specializing in AI for audio analysis, making it their second-largest acquisition to date.
• Mac Purchase Experience Updated: Apple's website has changed how users configure and purchase Macs, moving to a single, customizable product page.
• Strong Financials Driven by iPhone: Apple reported record Q1 2026 results, with 59.3% of revenue coming from iPhones and nearly 21% from services. Mac revenue has dropped significantly.
• Tech Sales and Component Price Hikes: The video highlights some tech sales, notes rising RAM and SSD prices, and discusses Apple's strategy to keep iPhone 18 prices steady despite these increases.
• Mac Mini M5 vs. M4: The M5 Mac Mini is expected to offer significant performance improvements over the M4, particularly in graphics (45% faster GPU) and AI tasks.
• Siri Enhancements: Two new versions of Siri are planned: one powered by Google Gemini in iOS 26.4, and a more advanced chatbot version expected with iOS 27.
• Record-Breaking Apple Memorabilia Auction: Early Apple items, including a Steve Jobs check and an Apple 1 prototype, sold for millions at auction.
• Active Device Count: Apple now has over 2.5 billion active devices worldwide, presenting a significant opportunity for services revenue.
• iPhone Software Support: The iPhone 5S is still receiving software updates 13 years after its launch, highlighting Apple's long-term software support.
• Face ID for Macs Rumored: A new rumor suggests that Macs might eventually feature Face ID, potentially starting with an ultra-thin component designed for the iPhone Air 2.
• Google Maps Integrates Gemini: Google Maps now allows users to interact with Gemini hands-free for navigation and information queries.
• Siri Privacy Settlement Payouts: iPhone users are beginning to receive small payouts from a $95 million settlement related to Siri privacy concerns.
• Mac's 42nd Anniversary: The original Macintosh celebrated its 42nd anniversary, marking a significant milestone in human-computer interaction.