Confused about which Mac to buy? Apple apparently plans to give you even more desktop options.

A new "Mac Studio" is reportedly in the works. But as 9to5Mac's headline says, "Is it the pro Mac mini or mini Mac Pro?"

We've been joking for months on our podcast, The CultCast, about what Apple will name a more-powerful Mac mini and how it will fit into the lineup. Maybe "Mac Studio" is the answer, and it will land in the desktop Goldilocks zone between the Mac mini and the Mac Pro.

Whatever the case, the new machine itself sounds like no joke. Same goes for the 7K "Apple Studio Display" that's supposedly in the pipeline as well.

All this and an Apple event coming next Tuesday? The tech news drought is over!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Apple preps midrange ‘Mac Studio’ desktop to bridge gap between mini and Pro — www.cultofmac.com

Apple is reportedly working on a new class of desktop computers. The Mac Studio supposedly will slot in between the Mac mini and Mac Pro. In addition, an Apple Studio Display is also allegedly in development. It’s an upgrade to the Pro Display XDR.

iPhone SE 3 to pack 5G, A15 chip, up to 256GB storage — www.cultofmac.com

Apple’s third-generation iPhone SE will up the ante on performance, according to last-minute predictions from a reliable analyst.

Shareholders approve civil rights audit of Apple policies — www.cultofmac.com

Apple shareholders voted Friday to require an audit looking into whether the company’s policies have a negative impact on the civil rights of its employees and customers.

Step into spring with colorful Apple Watch bands from Nyloon — www.cultofmac.com

Get set for the new season with these delightfully colorful, insanely comfortable Apple Watch bands from Nyloon for just $40.

Disney+ considers more affordable, ad-supported subscription for US — www.cultofmac.com

Disney+ is said to be exploring a more affordable subscription plan that will be supported by advertisements for viewers in the United States.

Samsung vows to fix app throttling with software updates — www.cultofmac.com

Samsung promises to give smartphone owners more control over app throttling. The news comes after the South Korean firm was caught reducing performance for more than 10,000 apps and games on its smartphones.

Get serious about sound with Sennheiser’s new wired earbuds — www.cultofmac.com

Sennheiser's new IE 600 “audiophile earbuds” are truly wired for sound. As in, they’re literally wired, not wireless. And while they cost less than Sennheiser’s flagship IE 900 earbuds, they’re not cheap.

Apple Arcade boasts growing collection of classic games — www.cultofmac.com

Platformer Shadow Blade+ is the latest classic game to make its way to Apple's subscription service. Several others debuted in recent weeks, and more are expected soon.

Is a computer workstation ever really finished? [Setups] — www.cultofmac.com

People love to put the finishing touches on their computer setups. Some love it so much they just keep doing it. Given the temptations of new gear always coming out, and the never-ending allure of the glittering gadgets other people put in their fabulous setups, is the work ever really done?

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