Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE launches exclusively on Apple Arcade on April 3.
Six fun games and exciting updates for Apple Arcade are launching over the next month, joining an award-winning catalog of over 200 games.
On April 3, Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE — the Katamari franchise’s first original game in nearly eight years — launches exclusively on Apple Arcade. In this new adventure, players roll the Katamari as ordered by the King of All Cosmos, embracing the series’ iconic gameplay of “roll, stick, and grow.” The game appears alongside Bandai Namco Entertainment’s other popular games on the service, including Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat, Tamagotchi Adventure Kingdom, and PAC-MAN Party Royale.
Also joining Apple Arcade on April 3 are Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve, the newest entry in the influential series by TAITO CORPORATION; puffies., a delightful puzzle game from Apple Design Award winner Lykke Studios; Atari’s iconic RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+, enhanced for iPhone and iPad; The Game of Life 2+, the official sequel to Hasbro’s classic family board game from Marmalade Game Studio; and Sesame Street Mecha Builders+, a fun-filled STEM adventure for young learners from StoryToys. Players can enjoy these great games free of ads and in-app purchases.
Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE by Bandai Namco Entertainment In this quirky action game — an Apple Arcade exclusive — players expand their Katamari by rolling up objects scattered across the earth. Featuring unique and whimsical gameplay, and a captivating soundtrack that blends different genres, the game invites players to energize the king’s “live stream” by rolling their Katamari to create stars. As users advance, comments from in-game fans appear, and the longer they play, the larger their audience grows. By completing the king’s challenges and boosting their subscriber count, players can unlock dynamic new stages.
Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE by Bandai Namco Entertainment.
Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve by TAITO CORPORATION The iconic and enduring series returns exclusively on Apple Arcade. Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve combines exhilarating action with intuitive gameplay, where players can seamlessly switch between classic and shoot-’em-up modes, while adapting to enemy attack patterns on the fly. As the game progresses, its retro aesthetic transforms into a cutting-edge 3D shooter, unlocking increasingly powerful ships, including guest fighters from classic TAITO shooters like Darius, Night Striker, and RayStorm.
Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve by TAITO CORPORATION.
puffies. by Lykke Studios This relaxing puzzle game reimagines classic jigsaw puzzles with the nostalgic charm of puffy stickers. Players will solve hand-designed puzzles, unlock themed sticker packs, and build their unique puffy collection. They can also compete on leaderboards, tackling daily challenges to boost their score and climb the ranks.
puffies. by Lykke Studios.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+ by Atari Combining features from two of the series’ most successful and beloved games, RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, this new game invites players to create and run amazing parks with the most outrageous rides imaginable. Enhanced for iPhone and iPad, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+ delivers the same depth of gameplay and unique graphical style of Chris Sawyer’s original best-selling PC games. It also includes three expansion packs — Wacky Worlds, Time Twister, and Toolkit — and is playable across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+ by Atari.
The Game of Life 2+ by Marmalade Game Studio The official sequel to the world-famous and beloved board game is coming to Apple Arcade, featuring even more choices, adventures, and exclusive content. With a thousand lives to live, players can choose their own path — whether that means finding love, pursuing a dream career, having kids, or adopting a pet, the choice is theirs. Exclusive to Apple Arcade, players can suit up in the futuristic P.E.G. outfit and explore 10 unique job titles, ranging from dolphin trainer to quantum mechanic. Spin the iconic spinner, navigate life’s crossroads, and chase victory through happiness, knowledge, or wealth.
The Game of Life 2+ by Marmalade Game Studio.
Sesame Street Mecha Builders+ by StoryToys In Sesame Street Mecha Builders+, young learners join Mecha Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby on a fun-filled STEM adventure where knowledge meets creativity. Developed by StoryToys in partnership with Sesame Workshop, this game combines science, engineering, math, and creativity through engaging mini-games and activities. Players can solve puzzles, explore physics, practice coding, mix colors, create music, and embark on exciting missions — all at their own pace.
Sesame Street Mecha Builders+ by StoryToys.
In addition to new games, players can also look forward to content updates to their favorite Arcade games, playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, including NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition, PGA TOUR Pro Golf, and Skate City: New York.
NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition by 2K.
NBA 2K25 Arcade Edition by 2K: On March 13, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be the newest Greatest Player added to the Greatest mode.
PGA TOUR Pro Golf by HypGames, Inc.: On March 13, tee off at the newly added TPC Sawgrass course and take a swing at an assortment of solo challenges in the new Campaign mode.
Skate City: New York by Snowman and Agens: On March 27, jump into 30 new levels with 90 new objectives to master in Pro Skate mode.
Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 (U.S.) per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.1
Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95 U.S.), Family ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial.2
Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro.
An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog.
Availability for the 200+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.
With Thunderbolt 5, up to 512GB of unified memory, and up to 16TB SSD in a compact design, the ultimate professional desktop now delivers even more performance.
With the power of the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips for outstanding performance and extensive connectivity, the new Mac Studio is the ultimate professional desktop computer.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple today announced the new Mac Studio,, the most powerful Mac yet, featuring the M4 Max chip and the new M3 Ultra chip. This ultimate professional desktop delivers outstanding performance, extensive connectivity with Thunderbolt 5, and new capabilities in a compact and quiet design—perfect for any workspace. With its incredible CPU, a more efficient and faster Neural Engine, ultra-fast SSD storage, increased unified memory, and Apple’s most advanced graphics architecture, Mac Studio can handle the most demanding professional workflows. It offers exceptional performance compared to the previous generation and represents a significant leap forward for users of earlier Mac versions.
Mac Studio is a powerhouse for AI, capable of running large language models with over 600 billion parameters entirely in memory, thanks to its advanced GPU and up to 512GB of unified memory with the M3 Ultra—the highest ever in a personal computer. Additionally, it is designed for Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that transforms the way users work, communicate, and express themselves while ensuring privacy protection.
Customers in the United States can pre-order the new Mac Studio starting today, with availability beginning on March 12. To check availability in your country, visit apple.com/co.
“The new Mac Studio is the most powerful Mac yet,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “It’s a game-changer for professionals around the world, whether they work from home or in a studio. Mac Studio is in a class of its own, delivering superior performance in a compact and quiet design that fits perfectly on your desk. With the new Mac Studio, we’re bringing even more astonishing performance thanks to the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips, with up to half a terabyte of unified memory, up to 16TB of ultra-fast storage, and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. Mac Studio is, without a doubt, the ultimate professional desktop computer.”
Equipped with the spectacular performance of the M4 Max chips and the new M3 Ultra, the new Mac Studio delivers unprecedented power to tackle the most demanding workflows.
Mac Studio with M4 Max: Colossal Performance
The new Mac Studio with M4 Max is the perfect choice for video editors, colorists, developers, engineers, photographers, creative professionals, and anyone who needs to handle the most demanding workflows. This device delivers exceptional single-threaded CPU performance thanks to the world’s fastest CPU core, as well as massive multi-threaded performance to tackle the most intensive workloads.
With up to a 16-core CPU, a 40-core GPU, over half a terabyte per second of unified memory bandwidth, and a Neural Engine that is more than three times faster than the one in the M1 Max chip, the Mac Studio with M4 Max can run AI models directly on the device at incredible speeds. It is up to 3.5 times faster than the Mac Studio with M1 Max and up to 6.1 times faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac.
The GPU in the M4 Max chip also brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to Mac Studio for the first time, featuring Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated Mesh Shading, and a second-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing engine for an outstanding gaming and content creation experience.
The Mac Studio with M4 Max starts with 36GB of unified memory, with the option to expand up to 128GB, allowing users to do everything from organizing thousands of images at lightning speed with precision to producing complex compositions with hundreds of tracks, plugins, and virtual instruments playing in real-time. And with the full power of the M4 Max chip’s media engine, which includes two ProRes accelerators, Mac Studio’s performance will leave video professionals speechless, enabling them to effortlessly work with multiple 4K ProRes video streams.
From rendering 3D animations to editing projects with multiple takes, the Mac Studio handles even the most complex tasks with ease.
The Mac Studio with M4 Max enables:
Image processing in Adobe Photoshop up to 1.6× faster compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Max and up to 2.9× faster compared to the 27-inch iMac with a Core i9 processor.
Code compilation in Xcode up to 2.1× faster compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Max and up to 3.1× faster compared to the 27-inch iMac with a Core i9 processor.
ProRes transcoding in Compressor up to 1.2× faster compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Max and up to 2.8× faster compared to the 27-inch iMac with a Core i9 processor.
Video processing in Topaz Video AI up to 1.6× faster compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Max and up to 5× faster compared to the 27-inch iMac with a Core i9 processor.
The Mac Studio with M4 Max delivers faster performance in filters and features with Adobe Photoshop.
Mac Studio with M3 Ultra: The Pinnacle of Pro Performance
The Mac Studio with M3 Ultra unlocks an entirely new level of performance for professional workflows. It delivers nearly 2x faster performance than the M4 Max chip for workloads that leverage the large number of CPU and GPU cores and vast amounts of unified memory.² The Mac Studio with M3 Ultra is up to 2.6x faster than the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra and up to 6.4x faster than the Mac Pro with a 16-core Intel Xeon W processor.¹
With the new M3 Ultra chip, the Mac Studio features a CPU with up to 32 cores, including 24 performance cores—50% more than any previous Ultra chip and the highest number of CPU cores ever in a Mac. It also boasts a GPU with up to 80 cores, more than any Apple silicon chip, along with a powerful 32-core Neural Engine for on-device machine learning (ML) processing and AI models. Additionally, its high-bandwidth memory architecture supports over 800GB/s of unified memory bandwidth.
The Mac Studio with M3 Ultra starts with 96GB of unified memory, expandable up to 512GB—the largest unified memory capacity ever in a personal computer. It also offers up to 16TB of ultra-fast SSD storage, allowing users to store all their content and data locally. That’s enough space to hold over 12 hours of 8K ProRes video.
Its advanced graphics architecture includes Dynamic Caching, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and Mesh Shading, enabling graphics-intensive workflows—such as GPU-based rendering—to run up to 2.6x faster compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra.
The Mac Studio with M3 Ultra enables:
Token generation with an LLM featuring hundreds of billions of parameters in LM Studio up to 16.9 times faster compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra, thanks to its immense unified memory.
Scene rendering in Maxon Redshift up to 2.6 times faster compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra and up to 6.4 times faster compared to the Mac Pro with a 16-core Intel processor and Radeon Pro W5700X.
Base calling for DNA sequencing in Oxford Nanopore MinKNOW up to 1.1 times faster compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra and up to 21.1 times faster compared to the Mac Pro with a 16-core Intel processor and Radeon Pro W5700X.
8K video rendering in Final Cut Pro up to 1.4 times faster compared to the Mac Studio with M1 Ultra and up to 4 times faster compared to the Mac Pro with a 16-core Intel processor and Radeon Pro W5700X.
The Mac Studio with M3 Ultra opens the door to unprecedented performance to tackle the most demanding workflows. With the possibility of having up to half a terabyte of unified memory, users can run LLMs with hundreds of billions of parameters entirely in memory.
Thunderbolt 5 for High-Bandwidth Expansion and Accessories
The new Mac Studio features Thunderbolt 5 ports that deliver transfer speeds of up to 120 Gb/s—up to three times faster than the previous generation—enabling faster external storage, expansion chassis, and powerful connectivity solutions. For users who rely on PCIe expansion cards for their work, Thunderbolt 5 allows for the connection of an external expansion chassis with higher bandwidth and lower latency. And with the M3 Ultra, Mac Studio now supports up to eight Pro Display XDR monitors at a maximum 6K resolution.
Mac Studio also offers a wide range of easily accessible connectivity options, including a 10 Gb Ethernet port, an HDMI port, a conveniently located front-facing SDXC card slot for importing photos and videos, as well as built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The Mac Studio incorporates Thunderbolt 5 ports, which allow transfer speeds of up to 120 Gb/s—three times faster than Thunderbolt 4—and is compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Designed for Apple Intelligence
Mac Studio helps professional users push the boundaries of what they can achieve, and Apple Intelligence takes the entire experience a step further. Writing is now a much more dynamic task thanks to Writing Tools, which assist users in rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing—whether composing emails or using the summary tool to draft a synopsis in apps like Scrivener. Users can minimize unnecessary distractions with Priority Notifications and take advantage of live transcriptions in Notes to record important meetings and easily review them later.
With its latest improvements, Siri allows users to seamlessly switch between text and voice to speed up daily tasks and can answer thousands of questions about Mac functionalities and settings with step-by-step instructions, such as how to merge PDF files in Preview. Since ChatGPT is seamlessly integrated into Writing Tools and Siri, users can access its vast knowledge, making it easier and faster to complete tasks. Users can choose to enable ChatGPT integration and control when to use it and what information to share.
Additionally, users can explore new ways to visually express their creativity with Image Playground and incorporate their original creations into articles, inspiration boards, or Keynote presentations. Whether gathering information for the next project, editing a video, creating new designs, or preparing for a class, these tools empower users to be even more productive.
Apple Intelligence, designed to protect users’ privacy at all times, uses on-device processing, meaning that many of the models that power Apple Intelligence run entirely on the device. To handle requests that require access to larger models, Private Cloud Compute extends Mac’s privacy and security to the cloud for even greater intelligence. When using Private Cloud Compute, user data is never stored or shared with Apple; it is only used to complete the request.
macOS Sequoia: An Unmatched Experience
macOS Sequoia enhances the new Mac Studio with incredible features, such as iPhone Mirroring, which allows users to wirelessly interact with their iPhone, including its apps and notifications, directly on their Mac.3 Professionals can now move files, photos, and videos between their iPhone and Mac as easily as they drag and drop between apps on their Mac. Window Tiling lets users organize information with window arrangements that best suit their needs. The new Passwords app provides easy access to passwords, passkeys, and other credentials, all stored in one place. Additionally, users can apply stunning built-in backgrounds to their video calls, choosing from a wide range of system wallpapers and colors, or even uploading their own photos.
Safari, the world’s fastest browser,4 now displays relevant website information in Highlights, summarizes articles in the redesigned Reader, keeps videos front and center with the new Video Viewer, and helps users hide distractions with Distraction Control. Gaming is even more immersive thanks to features like personalized Spatial Audio and an improved Game Mode, along with a fantastic selection of titles, including Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition by CD PROJEKT RED, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and many more.
Next month, macOS Sequoia 15.4 will make setting up the new Mac Studio with an iPhone easier than ever.5 By simply bringing their iPhone close to the Mac, users will be able to quickly and seamlessly sign in to their Apple Account to transfer their files, photos, messages, passwords, and more to their new Mac Studio.
A Perfect Studio
The Mac Studio, together with the Studio Display monitor, gives creative users the opportunity to design the studio they’ve always dreamed of. The Studio Display is the perfect complement to the Mac Studio, featuring a spacious 27-inch 5K Retina display, a 12MP Center Stage camera, three studio-quality microphones, and a six-speaker system with Spatial Audio. For users working in HDR, the Pro Display XDR offers a 32-inch 6K Retina display with up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness (HDR). Customers can also add matching Magic accessories, such as the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, the Magic Trackpad, and the Magic Mouse, which perfectly complement the Mac Studio and Studio Display with their sleek designs.
The Mac Studio is designed to perfectly complement the expansive 27-inch 5K Retina display of the Studio Display, creating the ideal workspace.
Better for the Environment
The new Mac Studio is designed with the environment in mind. As part of the Apple 2030 plan—Apple’s ambitious goal to become carbon neutral across all its operations by the end of this decade—the company is transitioning to renewable energy in its manufacturing process. Apple is also investing in solar and wind energy projects worldwide, considering the energy used to charge all Apple products, including the Mac Studio. Today, all Apple facilities, including Apple Intelligence data centers, run on 100% renewable energy.
To achieve the Apple 2030 plan, the company is designing products with more recycled and renewable materials, further reducing its carbon footprint. The Mac Studio contains over 30% recycled content overall, featuring 100% recycled aluminum in its enclosure and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all its magnets. The Mac Studio consumes significantly less energy and materials than desktop computers in its class and is free of mercury, brominated flame retardants, and PVC. Its packaging is made entirely from fiber, bringing Apple closer to its goal of eliminating plastic from packaging by the end of 2025.
Pricing and Availability
Customers in the United States can pre-order the new Mac Studio starting today at apple.com/store and through the Apple Store app in 28 countries and regions, including the United States. It will begin shipping to customers and will be available at Apple Stores and authorized Apple resellers starting Wednesday, March 12. To check availability in your country, visit apple.com/co.
The starting price for the Mac Studio is $1,999 (USD) and $1,799 (USD) for education. Additional configure-to-order options can be found at apple.com/store. .
For more information about Studio Display, Pro Display XDR, and Magic accessories, visit apple.com/shop/buy-mac
Apple Intelligence is available on all Mac models with an M1 chip or later in English varieties for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In April, it will expand to more languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and English (India, Singapore). Additional languages, such as Vietnamese, will be added throughout the year. Some features, apps, and services may not be available in all regions or languages.
With Apple Trade In, customers in the United States can trade in their current computer and receive credit toward a new Mac. Customers can check their device’s trade-in value by visiting apple.com/shop/trade-in
For customers in the United States, AppleCare+ for Mac provides an unmatched level of service and support. It includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection, battery repair coverage, and 24/7 support from the people who know Mac best.
Customers who purchase directly from Apple Retail gain access to Personalized Setup. In these online sessions, a Specialist can assist with setup or other features to help them make the most of their new device. Customers can also learn how to use their new device in a Today at Apple session at their nearest Apple Store.
U.S. customers who purchase from Apple using the Apple Card can make monthly payments with 0% APR when choosing the Apple Card Monthly Installments option and receive 3% Daily Cash back upfront. For more information, including eligibility, exclusions, and Apple Card terms, visit apple.com/apple-card/monthly-installments.
The world’s most popular laptop offers more value than ever, with increased performance, up to 18 hours of battery life, a 12MP Center Stage camera, improved external display support, all in the same incredibly thin and lightweight design.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple today announced the new MacBook Air,, which delivers the blazing-fast performance of the M4 chip, up to 18 hours of battery life, a new 12MP Center Stage camera, and a lower starting price. It also supports up to two external displays in addition to the built-in screen and comes with 16GB of unified memory as standard, along with the incredible capabilities of macOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence. All of this is packed into the same incredibly thin and lightweight design, built to last. Additionally, the new MacBook Air debuts a completely new color: Sky Blue. This light metallic blue finish joins Midnight, Starlight, and Silver, creating the most stunning MacBook Air color lineup ever.
And now, with a starting price of just $999 (USD) and an education pricing of $899 (USD), the MacBook Air offers incredible value for students, business professionals, and anyone looking for the perfect combination of performance, portability, design, and durability. Available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, the new MacBook Air is available for pre-order in the U.S. starting today and will be available in stores on Wednesday, March 12. To check availability in your country, visit apple.com/co.
“The MacBook Air is by far the world’s most popular laptop. And today, there are even more reasons to choose it, including a major performance leap with the M4 chip, a new Center Stage camera, and a stunning new Sky Blue color,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “With its thin, light, and fanless design, all-day battery life, and the amazing capabilities of macOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence, the MacBook Air is in a league of its own. And now, with a new lower starting price of $999 (USD), the MacBook Air delivers more value to customers than ever before. It’s the perfect time to upgrade or experience Mac for the first time.”
Thanks to its incredible thin, lightweight, and fanless design, the MacBook Air can be used anywhere for work, study, entertainment, or unleashing creativity.
A Completely New Shade: Introducing Sky Blue
A new color joins the MacBook Air lineup—Sky Blue. This incredible light metallic blue creates a dynamic gradient when light reflects off its surface. It joins Midnight, Starlight, and Silver to complete the most vibrant MacBook Air color range ever. All color options, including Sky Blue, come with a matching MagSafe charging cable.
The MacBook Air with the M4 chip is available in a stunning new Sky Blue color.
M4: Performance Reaches the Next Level
With the M4 chip in the MacBook Air, everything is faster and smoother, from everyday tasks like working across multiple apps to more demanding workloads like photo and video editing. The M4 chip features a powerful 10-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU, and support for up to 32 GB of unified memory. That’s why the new MacBook Air is up to twice as fast as the model with the M1 chip.¹ Compared to the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air, the M4 chip model delivers up to 23 times faster performance.¹
With a battery life of up to 18 hours, those upgrading from an Intel-based model will enjoy up to six more hours of battery life to do it all on a single charge.¹ The powerful Neural Engine in the M4 chip, which accelerates AI-driven tasks, is also up to three times faster than in the MacBook Air with the M1 chip, significantly boosting speed for tasks like automatically optimizing images and removing background noise in videos.
The M4 chip in the MacBook Air boosts performance for enjoying demanding games like Civilization VII.
The MacBook Air with the M4 chip delivers a new level of performance:
Spreadsheet calculations in Microsoft Excel are up to 4.7 times faster than on the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air and up to 1.6 times faster than on the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M1 chip.¹
Video editing in iMovie is up to 8 times faster than on the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air and up to twice as fast as on the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M1 chip.²
Photo editing in Adobe Photoshop is up to 3.6 times faster than on the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air and up to twice as fast as on the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M1 chip.¹
Web browsing is up to 60% faster compared to a PC laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, and performance in more demanding tasks is up to twice as fast.¹
Designed for Apple Intelligence
Since MacBook Air was built for Apple Intelligence, it has new capabilities that make it even more useful and powerful. Users can discover new ways to express themselves visually with Image Playground, create the perfect emojis with Genmoji, and make their texts even more dynamic with Writing Tools.
Thanks to its new enhancements, Siri allows users to seamlessly switch between text and voice to speed up their daily tasks and can answer thousands of questions about Mac features and settings with step-by-step instructions on how to do things on Mac.
Since ChatGPT is seamlessly integrated into Writing Tools and Siri, users can choose to access its full knowledge and complete their tasks more quickly and easily. Users can access ChatGPT for free without needing to create an account, and with built-in privacy protections, IP addresses will be hidden, and OpenAI will not store requests. Additionally, they can choose to enable ChatGPT integration, as well as control when to use it and what information to share.
A Camera That’s Always Ready
With the new 12MP Center Stage camera, MacBook Air users will look better than ever—whether at home, school, or work. The Center Stage feature keeps users centered in the frame as they move, making it perfect for FaceTime calls with friends and family or joining an important meeting. It also supports Desk View, which simultaneously shows the user and an overhead view of their workspace—making video calls more natural for those sharing their latest project.
Image Playground, powered by Apple Intelligence, makes it easy to create unique and fun images with various concepts, such as themes, outfits, accessories, and locations.
Apple Intelligence, designed to protect users’ privacy at all times, uses on-device processing, meaning that many of the models that power Apple Intelligence run entirely on the device. To handle requests that require access to larger models, Private Cloud Compute extends Mac’s privacy and security to the cloud for even greater intelligence. When using Private Cloud Compute, user data is never stored or shared with Apple; it is only used to complete the request.
A Camera That’s Always Ready Thanks to the new 12MP Center Stage camera with improved video quality, MacBook Air users will look better than ever—whether at home, school, or work. The Center Stage feature keeps users perfectly framed as they move, making it ideal for connecting with friends and family via FaceTime or joining an important meeting. It also supports Desk View, which simultaneously shows the user and an overhead view of their desk, making video calls feel even more natural for those who want to share their latest project or present a prototype at work.
Desk View simultaneously shows the user and a top-down view of their desk, making video calls even more natural for those who want to share their latest project or present a prototype at work.
Enhanced Monitor Compatibility The MacBook Air can easily connect to external monitors, allowing for seamless content viewing and interaction. This practical option benefits everyone from business professionals managing multiple windows in an office to students working across various apps to complete a major project. For users who need to expand their workspace, the MacBook Air now supports up to two external 6K monitors in addition to its built-in Liquid Retina display.
The MacBook Air with the M4 chip allows users to connect up to two external monitors in addition to the built-in display, making it perfect for business users or anyone who needs more screens to multitask across different apps.
Everything Users Love
More and more people are choosing the MacBook Air over any other laptop. In addition to new features, the MacBook Air with the M4 chip includes all the functionalities and capabilities that have made it so popular, such as:
Reliability and Durability: The 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air feature a sturdy aluminum unibody design built to last. Both models are just over a centimeter thick, making them perfect for users to work, play, and create anywhere. The 13-inch model offers ultimate portability to take it anywhere, while the 15-inch model provides even more space for multitasking.
Touch ID and Magic Keyboard: With the advanced security of Touch ID, users can unlock their MacBook Air, make online purchases with Apple Pay, and securely download apps with ease. The comfortable and quiet backlit Magic Keyboard features standard-height function keys.
Spectacular Display: The MacBook Air boasts a stunning 13.6-inch or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with up to 500 nits of brightness, support for 1 billion colors, and up to twice the resolution of a comparable PC laptop. Content appears incredibly detailed, and text is ultra-sharp.
Versatile Connectivity: The MacBook Air with the M4 chip offers fast Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connections. It also includes a MagSafe charging port and two Thunderbolt ports for connecting accessories like external storage and security keys, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Microphones and Speakers: Users will also be heard clearly thanks to a three-microphone system with enhanced voice clarity for audio and video calls. And with a surround sound system supporting Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, they can enjoy an immersive, three-dimensional experience when listening to music or watching movies.
The MacBook Air comes in two super-portable sizes: a 13-inch model and a 15-inch model.
An Unmatched Experience: macOS Sequoia
macOS Sequoia enhances the new MacBook Air with incredible features, such as iPhone Mirroring, which allows users to wirelessly interact with their iPhone, as well as its apps and notifications, directly on their Mac.3 Safari, the world’s fastest browser,4 now displays relevant website information in Highlighted Notes, summarizes articles in the redesigned Reader, keeps videos centered with a new Video Viewer, and lets users hide distracting elements with Distraction Control.
Gaming is even more immersive thanks to features like personalized Spatial Audio and an improved Game Mode, along with a great selection of amazing titles such as Civilization VII, Wuthering Waves, and many more.
Window Tiling enables users to organize information with window layouts that best suit their needs. The new Passwords app provides easy access to passwords, passkeys, and other credentials, all stored in one place.
Additionally, users can apply new, stunning built-in backgrounds to their video calls in a wide range of colors or upload their own photos.
Next month, macOS Sequoia 15.4 will make setting up the new MacBook Air with an iPhone easier than ever. By simply bringing their iPhone close to their Mac, users will be able to quickly and seamlessly sign in to their Apple Account to transfer their files, photos, messages, passwords, and much more to their new MacBook Air.5
Better for the Environment
The MacBook Air is designed with the environment in mind. As part of the Apple 2030 plan—Apple’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral across all its operations by the end of this decade—the company is transitioning to renewable energy in its manufacturing process. Apple is also investing in solar and wind energy projects worldwide, considering the energy used to charge all Apple products, including the MacBook Air. Today, all Apple facilities, including Apple Intelligence data centers, run on 100% renewable energy.
To achieve the Apple 2030 plan, the company is designing products with more recycled and renewable materials, further reducing its carbon footprint. The MacBook Air is made with over 55% recycled content—the highest percentage of any Apple product. This includes 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. The battery contains 100% recycled cobalt, and for the first time in a Mac, over 95% recycled lithium. The MacBook Air meets Apple’s strict energy efficiency standards and is free of mercury, brominated flame retardants, and PVC. Its packaging is made entirely from fiber, bringing Apple closer to its goal of eliminating plastic from packaging by the end of 2025.
Better for the Environment
The MacBook Air is designed with the environment in mind. As part of the Apple 2030 plan—Apple’s ambitious goal to be carbon neutral across all its operations by the end of this decade—the company is transitioning to renewable energy in its manufacturing process. Apple is also investing in solar and wind energy projects worldwide, considering the energy used to charge all Apple products, including the MacBook Air. Today, all Apple facilities, including Apple Intelligence data centers, run on 100% renewable energy.
To achieve the Apple 2030 plan, the company is designing products with more recycled and renewable materials, further reducing its carbon footprint. The MacBook Air is made with over 55% recycled content—the highest percentage of any Apple product. This includes 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. The battery contains 100% recycled cobalt, and for the first time in a Mac, over 95% recycled lithium. The MacBook Air meets Apple’s strict energy efficiency standards and is free of mercury, brominated flame retardants, and PVC. Its packaging is made entirely from fiber, bringing Apple closer to its goal of eliminating plastic from packaging by the end of 2025.
Pricing and Availability Customers in the United States can pre-order the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip starting today at apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app in 28 countries and regions, including the U.S. It will begin shipping to customers and will be available at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers starting Wednesday, March 12. To check availability in your country, visit apple.com/co.
The starting price for the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip is $999 (USD) and $899 (USD) for education; the starting price for the 15-inch MacBook Air with the M4 chip is $1,199 (USD) and $1,099 (USD) for education. Both models are available in Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and Silver.
Additional technical specifications, built-to-order configuration options, and accessories can be found at apple.com/co/mac.
Apple Intelligence is available on all Mac models with an M1 chip and later, in English varieties for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In April, it will be available in more languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and English (India, Singapore). Additional languages, such as Vietnamese, will be added throughout the year. Some features, apps, and services may not be available in all regions or languages.
With Apple Trade In, customers in the United States can trade in their current computer and receive credit toward a new Mac. For more information, customers can visit apple.com/shop/trade-in.
For customers in the United States, AppleCare+ for Mac provides an unmatched level of service and support. It includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage, battery repair coverage, and 24/7 support from the people who know Mac best.
Customers who purchase directly from Apple Retail gain access to Personalized Setup. In these online sessions, a Specialist can assist them with setup or other features to help them make the most of their new device. Customers can also learn how to use their new device in a Today at Apple session at their nearest Apple Store.
Customers in the United States who purchase from Apple using the Apple Card can make monthly payments with 0% APR if they choose the Apple Card Monthly Installments option and receive 3% Daily Cash back upfront. For more information, including eligibility, exclusions, and Apple Card terms, visit apple.com/apple-card/monthly-installments.
The iPad Air with the M3 chip takes performance and portability to a new level.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA – Apple today introduced the fastest and most powerful iPad Air yet, featuring the M3 chip and designed for Apple Intelligence. The iPad Air with the M3 chip brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to iPad Air for the first time, taking its incredible combination of energy efficiency, performance, and portability to a new level. The M3-powered iPad Air is nearly twice as fast as the M1 iPad Air and up to 3.5 times faster than the iPad Air with the A14 Bionic chip. Users will feel the speed of the M3 in everything they do, from creating engaging content faster than ever to enjoying demanding games with advanced graphics.
Available in two sizes and four stunning finishes that will captivate users, the 11-inch iPad Air is ultra-portable for on-the-go use, while the 13-inch model offers an even larger display to maximize creativity and productivity. Designed for iPad Air, the new Magic Keyboard enhances its versatility and adds more capabilities. And with iPadOS 18, Apple Intelligence, advanced cameras, fast 5G wireless connectivity, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), the new iPad Air delivers an unparalleled experience.
The new iPad Air maintains its impressive starting price of just $599 (USD) for the 11-inch model and $799 (USD) for the 13-inch model. For education, the starting price is $549 (USD) for the 11-inch iPad Air and $749 (USD) for the 13-inch version. Customers in the United States can pre-order the new iPad Air with the M3 chip and the Magic Keyboard starting today. Devices will be available beginning Wednesday, March 12. To check availability in your country, visit apple.com/co.
“What makes iPad Air so popular is its unmatched combination of powerful performance, great portability, and support for advanced accessories—all at an incredible price,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s Vice President of Product Marketing. “For everyone, from college students taking notes with the Apple Pencil Pro to travelers and content creators who need to stay productive wherever they are, the iPad Air with the M3 chip, Apple Intelligence, and the new Magic Keyboard takes versatility and value to the next level.”
The iPad Air with the M3 chip offers an unprecedented experience, while the new Magic Keyboard introduces advanced features.
A Performance Boost with M3 Superpowers
The M3-powered iPad Air empowers users to unleash their productivity and creativity anywhere—whether they’re early-career creatives using demanding apps and working with large files or travelers editing content on the go. The powerful M3 chip delivers significant improvements compared to the M1 and previous-generation models.
The M3 features a more powerful 8-core CPU, making it up to 35% faster for multi-threaded CPU workloads than the M1. It also includes a 9-core GPU, delivering up to 40% faster graphics performance than the M1. The M3 chip brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to iPad Air for the first time, featuring Dynamic Caching, along with Mesh Shading and hardware-accelerated ray tracing. For advanced graphics workflows, the M3-powered iPad Air offers up to 4x faster performance than the M1 iPad Air, enabling more precise lighting, reflections, and shadows, as well as highly realistic gaming experiences.
The M3 chip brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to the iPad Air for the first time, allowing users to enjoy stunningly detailed games like Where Winds Meet, which will be available later this
The M3 chip also features Apple’s fastest Neural Engine, allowing iPad Air users to enjoy even more AI-powered capabilities in iPadOS. Compared to the M1, the M3’s Neural Engine is up to 60% faster for AI-driven workloads. Other improvements over iPads with A-series chips include the introduction of Apple Intelligence, the option to choose between two display sizes (11 and 13 inches), and support for advanced accessories like the new Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil Pro.
Users can enjoy even more spectacular performance when using Apple Intelligence and iPadOS, thanks to the M3 chip’s faster Neural Engine.
iPad Air: Designed for Apple Intelligence
iPad Air is built for Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant AI-driven features. In the Photos app, removing unwanted elements from images is easy with the new Erase tool, while natural language search helps users find any photo or video just by describing what they’re looking for. In the Notes app, Magic Image lets users enhance their notes by transforming sketches into stunning visuals—simply by circling a drawing with the Apple Pencil. Users can also create an image in an empty note space, and Magic Image will generate a relevant image to complement the note.
In the Photos app, removing intrusive elements from images is very easy with the Eraser tool.
Apple Intelligence offers users new ways to express themselves visually with Image Playground, create the perfect emojis with Genmoji, and make their writing more dynamic with Writing Tools. Additionally, users can now type to Siri, which can maintain conversations and understand requests even if users stumble over their words. Siri also has an extensive knowledge of Apple products, allowing it to answer thousands of questions about features and settings, such as how to record a screen. Plus, it can retain context from one request to another.
Image Playground offers users new ways to express themselves visually.
Since ChatGPT is fully integrated into Writing Tools and Siri, users can access its knowledge without switching between apps, making tasks faster and easier. Users can access ChatGPT for free without creating an account, and built-in privacy protections ensure that IP addresses are hidden and OpenAI does not store requests. Users have the option to enable ChatGPT integration and control when and how they use it.
Apple Intelligence is designed to protect users’ privacy at all times, utilizing on-device processing for many of its AI models. For requests that require access to larger models, Private Cloud Compute extends the privacy and security of iPad to the cloud for even more intelligence. When using Private Cloud Compute, user data is never stored or shared with Apple—it is used solely to complete the request.
New Magic Keyboard for iPad Air
The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Air expands users’ capabilities. The larger built-in trackpad provides greater precision for detailed tasks, while a new 14-key function row offers quick access to features like screen brightness and volume controls. The new Magic Keyboard magnetically attaches to iPad Air, with the Smart Connector instantly enabling power and data transfer—no Bluetooth pairing required. Additionally, the machined aluminum hinge includes a USB-C port for charging.
The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Air starts at just $269 (USD) for the 11-inch model and $319 (USD) for the 13-inch model. It features the popular floating design and is available in white.
The new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air features a row of 14 function keys and a larger trackpad, expanding the possibilities of what users can do.
iPad Refresh with Double the Storage and A16 Chip
Apple also announced an updated iPad, featuring double the base storage and the A16 chip, delivering even more value to users. The A16 chip offers a significant performance boost for everyday tasks and iPadOS experiences without compromising all-day battery life. Compared to the previous generation, the updated iPad with the A16 chip is nearly 30% faster. In fact, compared to the iPad with the A13 Bionic chip, users will experience up to a 50% improvement in overall perforNew, Powerful, and Intelligent Features with iPadOS 18
The iPad with the A16 chip delivers a performance boost for apps like Morpholio Trace compared to the previous generation, without compromising all-day battery life.
New, powerful, and intelligent features with iPadOS 18.
PadOS 18 brings powerful features that enhance the entire iPad experience, making it more versatile and intelligent than ever before.
Designed specifically for the iPad’s unique capabilities, the Calculator introduces an entirely new way to use the Apple Pencil for solving mathematical expressions. With Math Notes, users can now type or write equations and see them instantly solved in handwriting that mimics their own. They can also create and use variables, as well as add equations to generate graphs. Additionally, Math Notes are accessible within the Notes app, allowing users to apply all mathematical functionalities within any of their notes.
In the Notes app, handwritten notes are now smoother and more flexible. Smart Script introduces powerful features that allow users to edit handwritten text by adding spaces or pasting typed text in their own handwriting style. While writing with the Apple Pencil, handwritten text is automatically refined in real-time, making it easier to read.
With new audio recording and transcription features, the iPad can now record a lecture or conversation, and the transcriptions sync with the audio, enabling users to find the exact moment they want to listen to.
Users now have even more ways to express themselves on the Home Screen. App icons and widgets get a fresh look with dark and color effects, and they can be enlarged for a seamless experience. The redesigned Control Center provides easy access to everyday tasks, including the ability to organize new third-party app controls.
Better for the Environment
The new iPad Air and redesigned iPad were created with the environment in mind. As part of the Apple 2030 plan—Apple’s ambitious goal to be carbon-neutral across all operations by the end of this decade—the company is transitioning to renewable energy in its manufacturing process. Apple is also investing in solar and wind energy projects worldwide, ensuring that all Apple products, including the new iPad Air and iPad, are powered by clean energy. Today, all Apple facilities, including Apple Intelligence data centers, operate on 100% renewable energy.
To achieve the Apple 2030 plan, the company is designing products with more recycled and renewable materials, further reducing its carbon footprint. Both the new iPad Air and iPad contain at least 30% recycled content, with 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. The batteries feature 100% recycled cobalt, and for the first time in an iPad, over 95% recycled lithium. The new iPad Air and iPad meet Apple’s stringent energy efficiency standards and are free of mercury, brominated flame retardants, and PVC. The packaging is made entirely from fiber, bringing Apple closer to its goal of eliminating plastic from packaging by the end of the year.
Pricing and Availability
Customers in the United States can pre-order the new iPad Air with the M3 chip starting today, March 4, at apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app in 29 countries and regions, including the U.S. It will begin shipping to customers and be available in Apple Stores and authorized resellers starting March 12. To check availability in your country, visit apple.com/co.
The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air with the M3 chip will be available in Blue, Purple, Starlight, and Space Gray, with configurations of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599 (USD) for the Wi-Fi model and $749 (USD) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.
The 13-inch iPad Air starts at $799 (USD) for the Wi-Fi model and $949 (USD) for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.
For education:
The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $549 (USD), and the 13-inch model starts at $749 (USD).
Special education pricing is available for incoming and current college students, their parents, faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers at all education levels. For more details, visit apple.com/us-hed/shop.
The new Magic Keyboard, available in white, is compatible with both the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air models.
The 11-inch Magic Keyboard is priced at $269 (USD), and the 13-inch Magic Keyboard is priced at $319 (USD).
For education, the 11-inch Magic Keyboard is available for $249 (USD), while the 13-inch version is $299 (USD).
Customers in the U.S. can also pre-order the new iPad with the A16 chip starting today, March 4, at apple.com/store and in the Apple Store app in 29 countries and regions, including the U.S. It will start shipping and become available in Apple Stores and authorized resellers on March 12. To check availability in your country, visit apple.com/co.
The new iPad starts with 128GB of storage and offers configurations of 256GB or the new 512GB option. Available in Blue, Pink, Yellow, and Silver, pricing is as follows:
The Wi-Fi model starts at $349 (USD), while the Wi-Fi + Cellular model starts at $499 (USD).
For education, the Wi-Fi model is priced at $329 (USD), and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model starts at $479 (USD).
The Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad is available for $249 (USD) in white.
The education price for the Magic Keyboard Folio is $229 (USD).
The Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C) are compatible with the new iPad Air. The Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil (1st generation) are compatible with the new iPad.
The Apple Pencil Pro is priced at $129 (USD) and $119 (USD) for education.
The Apple Pencil (USB-C) is available for $79 (USD) and $69 (USD) for education.
Trade-in and Payment Options
Apple offers multiple ways to save on the latest iPad. Customers in the U.S. can trade in their current iPad for credit toward a new one by visiting the Apple Store online, the Apple Store app, or an Apple Store location. To check the trade-in value of your device and review terms and conditions, visit apple.com/shop/trade-in.
Customers in the U.S. who purchase through Apple using Apple Card can take advantage of 0% APR monthly installments with Apple Card Monthly Installments, plus 3% Daily Cash back upfront. For more details, including eligibility, exclusions, and terms of Apple Card, visit apple.com.
Disk Utility is an essential tool for any Mac user, offering a full range of features to manage and optimize storage. Whether you need to format a new disk, create a disk image for backups, or configure a RAID to improve performance, Disk Utility has the solution. Make the most of this tool and keep your storage devices in perfect condition with ease and efficiency.
In the dynamic world of technology, keeping our devices in optimal condition is essential. Disk Utility on the Mac is a powerful and versatile tool that makes it easy to manage internal and external storage devices. From formatting volumes to creating disk images, Disk Utility offers a wide range of functionality that every Mac user should know about.
Main Features of Disk Utility
Formatting and Managing Volumes: Disk Utility allows users to format and manage volumes on their physical storage devices. This feature is crucial for preparing disks for use, whether for general storage, backups, or operating system installation.
How to erase and format a storage device using Disk Utility on your Mac:
Copy your important files: Before deleting, be sure to save any files you don’t want to lose somewhere else.
Open Disk Utility:
If you are erasing the main drive (where macOS is installed): First, you need to restart your Mac in Recovery mode. Then, select “Disk Utility” from the recovery menu.
For other disks: Simply open the “Disk Utility” application from the /Applications/Utilities folder.
View all devices:
In Disk Utility, select “View” and then “Show all devices” to make sure you can see all available disks.
Select the disk to erase:
In the sidebar, click the disk or storage device you want to erase.
Configure deletion:
Click “Delete.”
Under “Scheme”, select “GUID Partition Map”. If you don’t see this option, make sure you have selected the correct disk at the top.
Under “Format,” choose the file system format you prefer (such as APFS or Mac OS Plus).
Enter a name for the disk.
Security options (if available):
If you want to overwrite the data multiple times for greater security, you can do so in “Security Options”.
Delete:
Finally, click “Delete” and then “OK” to confirm.
And that’s it! The disk will be erased and ready to use again.
Creating Disk Images: Disk images are single files that can be used to transfer data between computers or to back up and archive important information. This functionality ensures that your data is secure and accessible at all times.
How to create images with Disk Utility on Mac:
Create an empty disk image for storage:
Open Disk Utility and select File > New Image > Empty Image.
Enter a file name, choose the location, and set the image size.
Select the disk format (APFS, Mac OS Plus, MS-DOS, ExFAT) according to your needs.
Optionally, choose encryption and partition options.
• Save the image and copy the necessary files to the mounted image.
• Create a disk image from a disk or connected device:
In Disk Utility, select the disk or device.
• Go to File > New Image > Image of [device name].
• Defines the name, location and format (read only, compressed, read/write).
• Save the image and avoid creating it from failed disks to ensure its reliability.
RAID Configuration: Disk Utility allows you to combine multiple hard drives into a RAID, functioning as a single disk. This configuration can improve performance, reliability, and storage capacity, offering flexibility based on user needs.
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configuration in MacOS using Disk Utility is a powerful tool that allows you to group multiple hard drives so that they work together, optimizing both performance and data security. RAID is commonly used in servers and advanced storage systems, but it is also a viable option for home users looking to improve the efficiency of their hard drives.
Most common RAID types:
RAID 0 (Striping): Splits data across multiple drives, significantly increasing read and write speeds. However, if one of the disks fails, all information is lost.
RAID 1 (Mirroring): Duplicates data across two or more disks, offering redundancy. If one drive fails, data is still safe on the other. It is ideal for those who prioritize information security.
RAID 5: Requires at least three disks and combines the speed of RAID 0 with the redundancy of RAID 1. Data is distributed among the disks, and one stores parity information for recovery in the event of a disk failure.
RAID 6: Similar to RAID 5, but offers greater security by mirroring parity across two disks, allowing data recovery even if two disks fail.
RAID 0+1 and RAID 1+0 (RAID 10): They combine the advantages of RAID 0 and RAID 1, offering high speed and redundancy. They are useful for those who have four or more disks.
Setting up RAID in MacOS is easy using Disk Utility, which allows you to select the desired RAID type and group the disks to create the array. This configuration can be especially useful in environments where a balance between speed and security is required in data storage.
Error Checking and Repair: Maintaining the integrity of disks is essential for the smooth operation of your system. Disk Utility can check and repair errors on disks and volumes, ensuring optimal performance and preventing potential data loss.
To repair a disk on a Mac using Disk Utility, follow these steps:
Make a Backup: Make sure you have a current backup before starting the process.
Open Disk Utility:
If your Mac is working normally, open the app from the Utilities folder in Applications.
If it doesn’t start, access Disk Utility from macOS Recovery mode:
Apple Silicon: Press and hold the power button until you see the boot options, then select “Options” and “Continue.”
Intel processor: Turn on your Mac and hold down Command (⌘) + R until the Apple logo appears.
Select the Disk: In Disk Utility, select “View > Show all devices.” Then, choose the disk you want to repair from the sidebar.
Perform First Aid:
Start with the last volume in the list and click “First Aid.” If necessary, repeat the process for each volume, container, and disk in ascending order.
If the repair button is grayed out, skip that item.
Finalize or Erase the Disk:
• If no errors are detected, exit Disk Utility and restart your Mac.
• If errors are found that cannot be repaired, it may be necessary to erase (format) the disk.
• If the disk does not appear in Disk Utility, try disconnecting external devices or contact Apple support for further assistance.
How to Access Disk Utility
Opening Disk Utility is simple. You can do this from the Launchpad, Finder, or in macOS Recovery mode. Each method offers a quick and efficient way to access this tool, allowing users to manage their drives with ease.
Erasing and Formatting Storage Devices
Erasing and reformatting a storage device is a common task for many Mac users. Disk Utility makes this process easier by allowing you to select the appropriate file system format and offering security options for overwriting deleted data.
Disk Partitioning and Expansion
The ability to create and delete partitions on a disk is another powerful feature of Disk Utility. This tool allows you to divide a disk into multiple sections, manage storage space efficiently, and resize partitions as needed.
Compatibility and Flexibility
Disk Utility supports several file system formats, including APFS, Mac OS Plus, MS-DOS (FAT), and ExFAT. This compatibility ensures that users can work with different systems and devices without complications.
How to use Disk Utility on macOS
Disk Utility is a powerful tool included in macOS that allows you to manage the disks and volumes on your Mac. With it, you can format, partition, repair, create disk images, among other functions. This article will guide you through the basic steps to use Disk Utility and get the most out of its features.
Open Disk Utility
To get started, you need to open Disk Utility. You can do it as follows:
From the Finder: Click “Go” in the menu bar and select “Utilities.” Then, double-click “Disk Utility.”
From Spotlight: Press Cmd + Space, type “Disk Utility” and press Enter.
View and select discs
Once Disk Utility opens, you will see a list of all available disks and volumes in the left pane. The physical disks will appear with their volumes below them, indented.
Format a disk
Formatting a disk means erasing all its data and preparing the disk for use. To format a disk:
Select the drive you want to format from the list on the left.
Click the “Delete” button at the top of the window.
Choose a name for the disk, select the file format (such as APFS, Mac OS Plus Journaled, exFAT, etc.) and scheme (usually GUID Partition Map).
Click “Delete” and confirm the action.
Partition a disk
Partitioning divides a physical disk into several independent sections, each with its own file system. To partition a disk:
Select the disk on which you want to create a partition.
Click the “Partition” button at the top.
In the footer graphic that appears, click the + button to add a new partition.
Assign a name, format, and size to the new partition.
Click “Apply” and confirm the action.
Repair a disk
If your disk shows problems, you can try to repair it using Disk Utility:
Select the disk or volume you want to repair.
Click the “First Aid” button at the top.
Click “Run” to start the verification and repair process.
Create a disk image
Disk images are files that contain the entire contents of a disk or volume. To create a disk image:
Select the disk or volume you want to create an image of.
