10-28-25 -

Powerbeats Fit vs AirPods Pro 3: There isnt an obvious choice anymore
Macworld Beats recently launched the new Powerbeats Fit – a revamped version of the popular Beats Fit Pro. The earbuds are an alternative to Apple’s AirPods, and it’s hard not to compare them to the brand-new AirPods Pro 3, which were ...

10-28-25 -

GM shifts into stupidity with its CarPlay strategy
Macworld Apple shouldn’t feel too bad about not being able to figure out cars. It doesn’t seem like the CEO of GM has figured them out, either. In an interview conducted by The Verge, GM CEO Mary Barra indicated the company would be d...

10-28-25 -

Simplify your holiday season with a Costco Gold Star Membership
Macworld TL;DR: Join as a new Costco Gold Star Member, enroll in auto-renewal, and receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* Holiday shopping season can be hectic, but with a Costco Gold Star Membership, you can simplify your errands, str...

10-27-25 -

Get all the Mac mini youll ever need for $150 off today
Macworld If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to snag a Mac mini, we’ve got a great deal for you today: B&H is selling a loaded M4 Mac mini with extra RAM and storage for $150 off, bringing the price down to just $1,049, a fan...

10-27-25 -

Ads may be coming to Apple Maps next year
Macworld If you think Apple Maps’ job is to offer an unbiased guide to the streets, buildings, and businesses in a given part of the world, you may need to wise up. Because Apple is expected to sell prominent positions in its search rankin...

10-27-25 -

PSA: Your Twitter account might be locked in two weeks
Macworld The social media network formerly known as Twitter has announced that it is retiring the Twitter.com domain on November 10. That probably won’t mean much to most people’s day-to-day use, with one big exception: security. The ...

10-27-25 -

Heres proof that those iPhone typos you keep making arent your fault
Macworld You may not think much about it, but the virtual keyboard is one of the most essential parts of how the iPhone works. Over the years, Apple has made countless refinements to make typing easier, from auto-correct and predictive sugge...

10-27-25 -

So it looks like the iPhone Air is a flop. Well, duh
Macworld Hate to say I told you so, but… you know. I told you so. Yep, this is going to be one of those articles. Two and a half months before it was announced, I predicted that the iPhone 17 Air would be a flop. And now the first post-...

10-27-25 -

A PDF editing app for Mac that doesnt charge monthly
Macworld TL;DR: PDF Reader Pro for Mac lets you edit text, replace images, merge files, and convert PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint — $39.99 with lifetime access.Editing or signing a PDF shouldn’t mean dealing with expensive softwa...

10-26-25 -

Im the guy who bought an Apple device right before a new one came out. I dont...
Macworld While the rest of the world was waiting for the M5 iPad Pro earlier this month, I decided to buy an M4 iPad Pro, just days before Apple dropped its big M5 announcement, in fact. Yes, I knew the M5 iPad Pro was imminent. But the deal...

10-26-25 -

Exclusive: 10TB of cloud storage you can keep for life
Macworld TL;DR: Instead of endless monthly fees, grab an Internxt Cloud Storage lifetime subscription, now $349.99 for 10TB (MSRP $2,900). Cloud storage shouldn’t cost you hundreds every year or force you to pick which devices get acc...

10-26-25 -

Why buy an AirTag and a keychain? This new gadget is both.
Macworld TL;DR: Save $17 on a 2-pack of these carabiner keychain trackers that work with the Apple Find My app. AirTags are great until you realize you also need to buy a holder just to attach them to your keys… and that’s not very...

10-25-25 -

AirPods Pro under $90? Yes, really (MSRP $249).
Macworld TL;DR: Save 63% on the beloved Apple Airpods Pro (1st Gen) with grade “A” refurbished, only while supplies last. If you’ve been holding out for the perfect time to buy AirPods, this is it. Apple’s AirPods Pro (1st Gen...

10-25-25 -

Keep everything safe & accessible with this 2TB drive for $65
Macworld TL;DR: The Western Digital Elements Portable 2TB External Hard Drive is on sale for $64.99 (MSRP $79.99). Running out of space on your device, or just need a simple way to keep everything backed up? The Western Digital Elemen...

10-24-25 -

PNY Duo Link V3 Flash Drive review: Up to 2TB of fast portable storage
Macworld At a glance Pros Faster than SD cards Portable Affordable Versatile connectors Cons One connector end always exposed Our Verdict The PNY Duo Link V3 Flash Drive is an excellent choice for users seeking a super-...

10-24-25 -

The iPhone 18 may be the first phone to get full satellite connectivity
Macworld Ever since it was introduced on the iPhone 14 in 2022, satellite connectivity has been available, but with limitations. That could change next year, according to The Information, which reports that Apple has plans to support “5G n...

10-24-25 -

Tested: Does Apples Dynamic Power Adapter really charge your iPhone faster?
Macworld When Apple introduced the new iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro/Max, it highlighted their even faster fast-charging abilities. With an appropriate USB-C charger that can deliver at least 40 watts, it can charge up to 50 percent in just 20...

10-24-25 -

Razer Joro keyboard review: A gamers alternative to Apples Magic Keyboard
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Compact Pleasant typing feel Quiet keystroke Bluetooth and cable connection Many software functions of a gaming keyboard Cons No angle adjustment No Touch ID Expensive No U...

10-24-25 -

The iPad Pro has finally fulfilled its destiny, with a little help from the M5
Macworld It’s not quite right to say that for the first five years of its life, the iPad was an iPhone (or an iPod Touch) with a really big screen meant to be a lean-back consumption device. After all, the very first iPad shipped with a pr...

10-24-25 -

Macworld Podcast: M5 MacBook Pro review
Macworld Apple has released a new laptop, the M5 MacBook Pro. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at it, talk about our impressions, and whether it’s worth buying or not. Tune in and find out more!  This is episode ...

10-24-25 -

Save $186 on Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Macworld TL;DR: Lock in forever access to productivity apps with a $42.99 Microsoft Office 2019 lifetime license for Mac (MSRP $229). Why pay $120+ to Microsoft 365 every year just to use Word and Excel? Unless you’re one of the few ...

10-23-25 -

The M5 MacBook Pro runs hotter than the M4 it replaces
Macworld The M5 MacBook Pro is a nice upgrade over the M4 model it replaces, offering significant boosts in graphics and SSD speed, but it also comes with an increase in operational chip temperature. While testing the new MacBook Pro against...

10-23-25 -

I found the perfect case for my Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and it only cost $16
Macworld When I got the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro, I also got a TechWoven case with it. As cases go, it’s a bit bulky for my tastes–its biggest flaw for me is that it hinders USB-C connectivity with a non-Apple USB-C cable that has a w...

10-23-25 -

The iPhone 19 might suffer the same fate as the iPhone 9
Macworld Back when Apple released the iPhone X in 2017, it skipped over the iPhone 9, as customers flocked to the new “all-screen” design. Now, ten years later, it looks like the iPhone 19 might get the same treatment. Following the i...

10-23-25 -

This Anker power bank can charge your MacBook and iPhoneand its 30% off
Macworld MacBooks have fantastic battery life, but even so, you’re better off with a proper power bank in your bag. This Anker 25,000mAh power bank with a built-in USB-C is perfect—and it’s on sale for just $92 at Amazon, a 32% discoun...

10-23-25 -

If your Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro is turning pink, you might be cleaning it...
Macworld Just when we thought Scratchgate was over, now there’s a new iPhone scandal involving the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro turning pink. The hubbub began over a week ago with a Reddit post by DakAttack316, who shared pictures of the iP...

10-23-25 -

Anker Nano 10K Power Bank 45W review: Compact power house
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros High charging power Compact dimensions Integrated USB-C charging cable Display Cons Scratch-sensitive housing No rubber feet Not magnetic Our Verdict The Anker Nano 10K Pow...

10-23-25 -

Baseus Enercore CJ11 67W Charger review: Affordable USB-C charger with USB-C ...
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good charging performance Intelligent power distribution Integrated charging cable Favorable price Cons Plain plastic housing Scratch-sensitive housing Our Verdict The Baseus ...

10-23-25 -

20th anniversary MacBook Pro: Everything you need to know about Apples touchs...
Macworld Touchscreen MacBook Pro: In summary The 2026 MacBook Pro could feature a touchscreen display, the first ever in an Apple laptop. The display will reportedly be based on OLED technology, similar to the display in the iPad Pro...

10-23-25 -

Not just Liquid Glass: 6 times Apple backtracked on a major design decision
Macworld Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface has been somewhat controversial since it was introduced in June at WWDC 2025. While some users like the bold new look, others are not fans of how the exaggerated transparencies and fluid interact...

10-23-25 -

Create clean PDFs, run OCR in 20+ languages, and e-sign on mobile with iScann...
Macworld TL;DR: Grab a lifetime subscription to iScanner for $24.99 with code SCAN by November 2 and handle scanning, OCR, editing, and e-signing from your phone. Docs, receipts, and IDs tend to show up when you’re nowhere near a s...

10-22-25 -

Prominent leaker details three alleged new upcoming iPhone designs
Macworld According to a blog post by prominent leaker yeux1122, Apple is going to release three significantly new iPhone designs over the next three years. This particular prediction comes from a report by a “trend and parts research compa...

10-22-25 -

This refurbished Apple Watch Series 6 with a 2-year warranty is just $105 today
Macworld If you don’t really want to pay $400 for the latest Apple Watch, but also want more than the basic SE has to offer, today’s deal might be just what you’re looking for: Amazon’s Woot is selling the “Refurbished, Scratch &am...

10-22-25 -

The iPhone Air is basically DOA, reports claim
Macworld Apple announced a quartet of new smartphones at its “Awe Dropping” press event last month, but there was no question which of these was the most exciting. Whereas the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max were all conservative itera...

10-22-25 -

Samsungs Vision Pro killer is half the price and half a pound lighter
Macworld Apple last week unveiled the second generation of its Vision Pro headset, with a new head strap, faster chip, and slightly upgraded displays. It still costs $3,499 and is unlikely to move the needle much on sales. But that doesn�...

10-22-25 -

Can the M5 MacBook Pros boosted graphics challenge PC gaming laptops?
Macworld In my review of the M5 MacBook Pro, the laptop’s graphics performance stood out. It offers a 35 percent boost in Metal performance over the M4, which is significant. It’s also good for Apple’s Mac marketing, which, nowadays, i...

10-22-25 -

I just bought an M4 iPad Pro. Heres why Im not tempted by the M5
Macworld While the rest of the world was waiting for the M5 iPad Pro earlier this month, I decided to buy an M4 iPad Pro, just days before Apple dropped its big M5 announcement, in fact. Yes, I knew the M5 iPad Pro was imminent. But the deal...

10-22-25 -

This Mac app unlocks 1,200+ hidden features without Terminal commands
Macworld TL;DR: Easily customize your Mac from a simple control panel with a MacPilot lifetime license, now $39.99 (MSRP $99). Want to customize your Mac but don’t know what’s possible, let alone how to use Terminal? MacPilot is an ...

10-22-25 -

Add the ports your MacBook is missing and raise your screen with this 8-in-1 ...
Macworld TL;DR: Grab the CASA HUB 8-in-1 hub stand for $93.99 to raise your MacBook, add essential ports, and clean up your desk with a single adjustable, 360º-swivel accessory. Your MacBook’s minimalist vibe is great until you’re...

10-21-25 -

The 18-inch folding iPad might not happen for a whileif ever
Macworld With all signs pointing to the release of the first folding iPhone next year, the next folding device on Apple’s schedule was expected to be the equally long-rumored folding iPad. However, a new report claims that it might not arr...

10-21-25 -

M5 MacBook Pro review: A minor refresh that hides a massive graphics boost
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Improved GPU performance SSD speeds get a big boost Nice combination of price and performance Cons Thunderbolt 4, not Thunderbolt 5 Included 70W power adapter does not fast charge P...

10-21-25 -

The Apple Pencil Pro is $40 off right now for the first time ever (but theres...
Macworld No matter what you’re using your iPad to do, it’ll be a much better experience when you pair it with an Apple Pencil Pro. It usually costs $129, which is quite pricey, but today you can get one at Amazon’s Woot for just $90, a...

10-21-25 -

The iPhone 17 is doomed because everyone says it isnt
Macworld Casual readers of this column may incorrectly assume that this pointy observer only takes on silly prognostications about iPhone production cuts. This is a hurtful stereotype of mythical beasts who have heads shaped like classic Mac...

10-21-25 -

IONOS delivers 99.9% uptime, security, and a free domain on a 3-year plan for...
Macworld TL;DR: Lock in three years of IONOS Web Hosting Plus for $99.99 and get unlimited websites, redundant storage and databases, and more from this globally trusted host. If you’re done babysitting servers or chasing “mystery o...

10-20-25 -

iOS 26.1 beta 4 does the unthinkable: You can control how glassy you want Liq...
Macworld Liquid Glass is perhaps the marquee feature of iOS 26, and it’s definitely not universally loved. While most of the interface design elements—flyout menus that shrink away, universal bottom search locations, etc.—seem to be we...

10-20-25 -

Trump Mobile is selling renewed iPhones that are really terrible deals
Macworld As we wait for the T1, the first phone from Trump Mobile, the mobile phone service provider run by Donald Trump’s Trump Organization, the would-be carrier is now offering iPhones for sale with its service–not any of the iPhones ...

10-20-25 -

iOS 26 has a new iPhone security setting that you need to turn on immediately
Macworld It happens to all of us: you’re out and about and your iPhone is running low on power. You can’t wait to get home–you need to charge it as soon as possible. Or maybe you’re getting ready to board a plane and want to top off ...

10-20-25 -

Concerns grow over new Siris performance, as Apples AI struggles continue
Macworld Apple made its belated entry to the AI market last year, with its Apple Intelligence platform limping out of the starting gate a month and a half after the iPhone 16. Even then, the software was incomplete and missing several featur...

10-20-25 -

Napsters next act is an AI assistant made for the Mac
Macworld Remember when Napster was the go-to network for finding songs shared by people you never met? Now Napster wants to help you find everything else using, what else, a stable of AI assistants. Back in June, the company announced Nap...

10-20-25 -

Apple Watch Series 11 review: The best (but dont buy it)
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Looks and feels great Superb battery life Fast charging Cons Feels overpriced next to SE 3 Our Verdict The Apple Watch Series 11 is a truly excellent smartwatch: it looks great, it ...