New Macs smackdown! [Cult of Mac Magazine No. 305]

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New Macs smackdown in Cult of Mac Magazine No. 304
Get the latest on the new MacBook lineup.
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Apple just radically simplified its laptop lineup, rolling out great updates to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro (and killing two models). Now the big question is, which Apple laptop is right for you? Here’s our buyer’s guide to the new MacBooks.

Find out what makes these new machines so enticing and different in this week’s issue of Cult of Mac Magazine. Grab it for free from the iOS App Store to enjoy on your iPad. Or read the rest of the best Apple news, reviews and how-tos in your browser by clicking on the headlines below.

The MacBook Air, good enough for most people.
The new MacBook Air is probably good enough for most people.
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The epic downfall of Daenerys Targaryen left many Game of Thrones fans disappointed.
The epic flameout of Daenerys Targaryen says something about Jony Ive’s exit.
Photo: Helen Sloan/HBO

How to make the most out of an old iMac (and more Apple tips).
How to make the most out of an old iMac (and more Apple tips).
Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac

Get ready to hit the beach, the pool or the road with great summer tech.
Get ready to hit the beach, the pool or the road.
Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac

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