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4 May 2025
This update of EveryMac.com features comprehensive updates to the "Apple Silicon" iPad Q&A, iPad Air Q&A, MacBook Air Q&A, and Mac Studio Q&A to not only completely cover the latest models, but also help you get more out of older ones. EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup has been updated, too.
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The iPad Q&A answers "What are the differences between the iPad A16 and iPad 10? Aren’t these iPad models basically the same?" and "How can you add external storage to the 'regular' iPad? Which iPad models are compatible with which types of storage?" and dozens of other questions about Apple’s least expensive iPad series.
The iPad Air Q&A answers "What are all the differences between the iPad Air M2 and iPad Air M3? How much faster is the M3?" and "Which iPad Air models support an external keyboard? Which Apple keyboards are compatible with which iPad Air models?" and much more about Apple's mid-range iPad options.
The MacBook Air Q&A answers "What are all the differences between the MacBook Air 'M4' and MacBook Pro 'M4'? Which is really better?" and "How many external displays does each MacBook Air support? Are there any adapters or 'hacks' to use more displays than officially supported?" and many other questions about Apple's smallest notebooks.
Finally, the Mac Studio Q&A answers "What are all the differences between the Mac Studio 'M3 Ultra/M4 Max'? Which is actually faster?" and "Is it possible to upgrade the internal storage in the Mac Studio?" and a variety of other questions about Apple's powerful cuboid desktop Mac.
EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup also has been updated with additional identifiers for Macs and devices from hands-on inspection and submissions by helpful readers. Thank you very much to those who contribute info. It's appreciated always.
New Q&As
A selection of Q&As since the last major site update include:
- What are the differences between the iPad A16 and iPad 10? Aren't these iPad models basically the same?
- How can you add external storage to the "regular" iPad? Which iPad models are compatible with which types of storage?
- What are all the differences between the iPad Air M3 and the iPad Air M2 it replaced? How much faster is the iPad Air M3?
- Which iPad Air models support an external keyboard? Which Apple keyboards are compatible with which iPad Air models?
- Which Apple Pencil models are compatible with which iPad Air models? What are the differences between the motley assortment of Apple Pencil models?
- What are the main differences between the iPad and the MacBook Air? Which makes the most sense for my needs?
- What are all the differences between the MacBook Air "M4" and the MacBook Pro "M4"? Which is really better?
- How many external displays does each Apple Silicon MacBook Air support? Are there any adapters or 'hacks' to use more displays than are officially supported?
- What are all the differences between the Mac Studio "M3 Ultra/M4 Max" (2025) models? Which is best for me? Which is actually faster?
- What type of internal storage does the Mac Studio use? Is it possible to upgrade it?
For all new Q&As, please refer to EveryMac.com's Recently Added Q&As listing.
Today in Mac History
Select dates in Mac History since the last major site update include:
- April 14, 1986: The 800k-equipped Macintosh 512ke.
- April 17, 1995: The first line of PowerComputing Mac clones.
- April 24, 2006: The first MacBook Pro with a 17" display.
- April 29, 2002: The then education-only original eMac.
- May 1, 1995: Pioneer's first Mac clone, the MPC-GX1.
For additional history, see EveryMac.com's Mac History section.
Additions & Changes:
Comprehensively updated the iPad Q&A, iPad Air Q&A, MacBook Air Q&A, and Mac Studio Q&A to completely cover the latest models, new upgrade options, and more.
Updated specification listings:
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