#Apple Mac processor

Apple has introduced two new chips, M5 Pro and M5 Max, designed to power the latest MacBook Pro models and handle heavy professional workloads such as video editing, 3D rendering, and AI processing. According to Apple, the new chips are designed to help MacBook Pro users run demanding applications while keeping power efficiency high as part of the company’s plan to reduce energy use and reach carbon neutrality by 2030. After recently implementing significant price hikes, Apple Philippines has rolled out Education discounts for its Mac and iPad lineup. Online, shoppers can visit Apple Education store, select a Mac or iPad, then sign in through UNiDAYS using an academic email or upload relevant school documentation for verification. Apple has released the first public beta versions of its upcoming software updates, allowing users to try iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and watchOS 27 ahead of their official release later this year. Meanwhile, macOS 27 Golden Gate brings Siri AI to Spotlight along with interface refinements, while iPadOS 27 adds Apple Pencil support for Visual Intelligence and faster file transfers with external storage devices. Apple has quietly increased the prices of several products in the Philippines, with some models seeing steep jumps across its Mac and iPad lineup. Read more in our articles including "Apple introduces M5 Pro and M5 Max chips" and "Apple Education 2026 promos bring discounts to Macs, iPads".