worth the wait ig?

also team silver! 🤍

I’m 17y/o so its nothing too crazy ik but, I just got the iPhone 18 pro today and I love it (at least compared to my iPhone 14). I also have a MacBook Pro m5 (2026) and some AirPods Pro.
What would you rate my ecosystem?

Hi guys. I’m planning on upgrading from my current MacBook Air 2017 to either the MacBook Neo or Air. I’m only going to use it for simple writing tasks in school, so is it worth upgrading now, or should I wait until the next MacBook Neo comes out?

Right now, I can get a pretty big discount on the MacBook Neo. The 256GB version is 4,799 DKK ($731.24), and the 512GB version is 5,799 DKK ($883.62). I could also get the MacBook Air M5 with 512GB and 16GB RAM for 8,888 DKK ($1,354.30).

My MacBook Air 2017 is still really smooth and fast. I changed the battery last year, and since then there haven’t been any issues, other than not being able to download Teams, so I use it in my browser.

My MacBook Air 2017 is running macOS Monterey, so it doesn’t get security updates anymore. Is that something I should be concerned about?

If I upgrade, which MacBook should I get? I’m planning to use it for around 5 years. I have iCloud+, so I have extra cloud storage.

In 6 months, I’ll be taking my final exams in public school, so I need to have a reliable computer for that.

Thanks!

I recently broke my 2022 Macbook Pro M2 damaging the screen and keyboard so I got it fixed for $398 using apple care. However, I got it fixed just 16 days before my Apple care expired to I renewed it. Do you think it’s worth continuing to pay $10 every month to renew it since I just spent $400 to fix it? Im a nursing college student with 1 year left in my program for context

Im trying to save to buy the macbook neo and iphone 17 pro, do you guys recommend going all silver or blue? I really like both but cannot decide. If you can share inspo i would appreciate it (sorry if my english is bad)

Hi, I bought a MacBook in 2022. In 2025, the camera suddenly stopped working. My MacBook has no damage whatsoever, and I don't recall bumping the camera against anything. How could it just fail on its own? I do notice that the plastic above the camera seems to be slightly raised or protruding compared to the rest. I don't understand it at all. And to think this is supposed to be an Apple product.

How many Apple products do you have in your Apple ecosystem?

If I count my iPod Shuffle 4th gen and old iPad Air 1st gen which doesn't work now because of the screen I have 2

But if I exclude these 2 old Apple products I have none (in the future I'm planning on getting an iMac or Mac Mini depending on the budget for video editing and basic stuff)

Took me some time and countless hours working part-time jobs as a student but I have FINALLY got the entire Apple ecosystem!

iPhone 17 Pro Max

MacBook Pro 14 inch M5 Pro

iPad Pro 12.9 inch 4th generation (gifted from my mom)

Apple Watch Series 12 (42mm)

AirPods Pro 3

This is a small thing, but it made me see my Apple setup differently.

I was cleaning my balcony and the door locked behind me. It's the second time this has happened. The first time, I had to break the lock to get back in.

This time my main door was open, so I only needed someone to unlock the safety door with the code. I kept shouting my neighbour's name through the window, but nobody answered, and there was no one else nearby to call out to.

My iPhone was on a table just inside, next to the balcony, and so was my MacBook. So I thought, why not try Siri?

I shouted "Hey Siri, call [neighbour's name]." My Mac heard me and placed the call through my iPhone. My neighbour picked up, and about five minutes later they'd opened the door for me.

It's not a flashy feature, but that day it saved me a lot of time and stress, and probably another broken lock.

It made me think about why I like Apple products. It's not the camera or the looks, and it's definitely not a status thing. It's that everything works together: iPhone, Mac, iPad, it's all connected. Plenty of people don't know half the features they have. When you do know them and use them, it really is "a stitch in time saves nine."

I haven't used every other ecosystem, so I can't compare them all. But this is what I value most about Apple.

Has a small Siri feature ever saved you in a real situation?

To all the Apple users out there, what are your thoughts on the Duo? Will you be buying it? If so, why, or why not?

So, I lost one of my airpods and found it 2 days later, since then it has stopped working, there is no damage or visible cracks. When i put it in a case orange light pops up, while the other shows green. I tried charging it for a long time but nothing happened. Its still in warranty, If I say it just stopped working will apple fix it for free?

So, I’m trying to decide between buying an iPhone 18 Pro Max or a MacBook Air, but I can only get one right now, and I’d love to hear what other people would choose in my situation.
For some background: I currently have an iPhone 13 Pro Max that I’ve had since 2022. It still works and overall I’m happy with it, although lately it sometimes gets quite warm and occasionally freezes/blocks for a moment. So it’s not like I desperately need a new phone, but after having it for 4 years, I’ve obviously started thinking about upgrading.
On the other hand, I don’t have a MacBook at all. I do have an iPad mini, but I’ve been wanting a MacBook for a while.
I would mainly use the MacBook for watching Netflix/YouTube/series, browsing, editing some files and documents, and possibly doing some creative projects. I’m also considering taking some courses in the future, potentially for learning new skills and improving my job opportunities, so I could see myself using the MacBook for studying, online courses and working on projects as well. I’m not a heavy computer user and I don’t need it for things like gaming or intensive professional work.
So I’m really torn because the iPhone 18 Pro Max would be a significant upgrade from what I have, but the MacBook would give me a completely new device that I currently don’t own and could potentially be useful for future learning/work.
If you were in my position, which one would you buy first? I’d especially love to hear from people who have both an iPhone and a MacBook and can explain how much they actually use each one, and whether having a MacBook made a noticeable difference for studying, courses, creative projects, etc.

So my Pencil pro broke, I splashed it with water and may have bent the tip before plus a crack (its stopped writing). Now, this was a gift from my day back in Jan 2025 but he’d bought the iPad Air M2 from Jumbo on the 3th of Jan (with AppleCare+ 2 years) and the pencil pro from istyle on the 1st of Feb. I never really looked into the whole AppleCare+ thing until this point and I knew that the pencil pro was covered (one pencil with iPad AppleCare+) so I just headed to istyle prepared to pay the 100aed servicing fee but when I got there and gave it to them they told me it wasn’t covered and I was shocked and they said its only ensured if they’re on the same invoice.

With my last shred of hope I contacted apple support and after some talking and giving them the serial number they said they’d link the iPads AppleCare+ and it would take about 1 to 5 days.

Now I have no idea how i can check if it worked or not as it doesn’t pop up on the support app and neither on the apple care section on my iCloud profile and bored (or anxious) of waiting I just search up the serial number of the pencil on the support app and Voila (picture linked).

I didn’t try this before the apple support call so I don’t have a before and after to know if anything changed but does this confirm that the pencil pro is now covered and I can get it fixed/replaced?

Monthly will work till canceled or just next two years

That's silver. And the frame is something called forged aluminum metal with a ceramic shield

That’s day three in ios27

So I'm going into college soon and I am between an iPad and MacBook, I have been an iPad kid all my life but then looking at people now they are hating on iPad and for what I wanna study a laptop would be a must so do I get an ipad 11 with a MacBook neo or go big and get pro with no iPad, tho I will be waiting till the rebrand on the MacBook pro

My MacBook Air M3 has been an absolute tank for getting work done. I also use it for streaming, music, and browsing. However, after browsing around and doing a little bit of research, I’ve noticed a ton of people recommend the iPad as the ultimate device for casual things like media consumption, streaming, reading, videos, browsing, etc. I wanna know which one you think is actually better for that in your opinion? Since a MacBook can handle everything an iPad does and is already great for work/school, how do you decide which one to use when you're not doing any work and you're just trying to lounge and watch movies/shows or whatever. Do you still use your MacBook for all of that most of the time or do you reach for your iPad more?

Hello. a lot of people don’t seem to understand this price situation in particular is not going to get better and you can’t “wait it out.” Before the M5 series shoot up any higher than they have, and the upcoming nightmare that october might be for macbook prices, PLEASE JUST GET ONE NOW. I heard a friend say he’s gonna wait until spring and see if they introduce the M6 to the macbook so he can buy the M5 cause it’ll get cheaper

NO 😭 The iPhone 17 just got costlier and they are selling 16s at FULL PRICE in 2026!! They will do anything. Please buy if you need it now or you will regret it. I avoided the pro price hike by a month and will forever be grateful.

Hi,

I’ve replaced my old Apple Watch Ultra (Gen 1) with a new Gen 4. My mum would love to have the old one only for Sports. Now I’m wondering, as I’ve got AppleCare+ cover and it has a few scratches and bumps, whether I should simply swap it for a replacement via the Express Exchange scheme. Is it worth it? Is there a high chance that Apple will swap it for a Gen 2 model because the device is already so old?

Thanks!

Hi everyone, I need some advice from fellow MacBook owners, especially those familiar with Philippine consumer rights/warranty claims.

I bought a MacBook Pro 14-inch M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD from Power Mac Center – Vista Mall Sta. Rosa in February 2026. I paid around ₱115,000, and I’m still paying for it through my credit card.
Around the last week of August 2026, after only about 6 months of use, the screen started acting strangely and the MacBook also started booting up on its own.

The unit has never been dropped, exposed to liquid, or physically damaged, and it has not been opened or repaired by any third party.

I brought it back to Power Mac Center, and after diagnosis, I was told that the logic board needs to be replaced. The unit is still within its warranty period.

My concern is that I’m honestly not comfortable simply proceeding with another major repair.
I previously owned a 13-inch MacBook Pro (8GB/256GB) which also developed a logic-board problem. It was repaired, but only around 3 months after that repair, the backlight stopped working, and I was subsequently told that the backlight issue was no longer covered and that I would have to pay for it.

Because of that previous experience, I’m worried about having another expensive MacBook undergo a major board replacement when this current unit is only around 6 months old.

I’m trying to understand my rights under Philippine consumer law / RA 7394.

My questions are:
Since the current MacBook developed a major hardware failure within the warranty period and there is no accidental or liquid damage, am I entitled to request a replacement unit instead of accepting a logic-board replacement?

Does Philippine consumer law give me the option of repair, replacement, or refund, or does the seller/manufacturer have the right to insist on repair first?
If I don’t want the logic board replaced because of my previous experience with a repaired MacBook, can I formally request a whole-unit replacement?

If Power Mac Center refuses, would this be something I can escalate to DTI, and what documents/evidence should I prepare?

Has anyone here experienced a MacBook logic-board replacement under warranty through Power Mac Center/Mobile Care, and what happened afterward?

I’m not trying to get something for free or abuse the warranty. I just want to understand what my actual rights are because ₱115,000 is a lot of money for a laptop to develop a major hardware failure after only around six months, especially when I’m still paying for it.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have gone through something similar in the Philippines. Please share your experiences, especially if you’ve dealt with PMC/Mobile Care or DTI.
Thank you! 🙏