This week:

Vision Pro just went from future to flop 🥽
Apple’s giant iPad Ultra dream could be folding fast 📉
MagSafe might not be as permanent we thought 🧲
Good luck getting your hands on Mac Mini or Studio⚡
Rising memory prices will make your next Mac cost more 💸
The “Liquid Glass” iPhone is LOOKING pretty awesome 📱
MacBook Ultra could be Apple’s next big flex - here’s what to expect 💻

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This week’s stories

Apple Has Given Up on the Vision Pro After M5 Refresh Flop

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/29/apple-vision-pro-m5-flop/

Apple Has Likely Abandoned 'iPad Ultra' Plans

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/29/apple-likely-abandoned-ipad-ultra-plans/

Apple Reportedly Questioning Whether iPhone Should Drop MagSafe

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/29/apple-questioning-iphone-magsafe/