01-26-26 -

Apple releases iOS 26.2.1 with bug fixes
Macworld As we wait for the arrival of iOS 26.3 due in early February, Apple has released a smaller iOS 26.2.1 update this week, along with companion watchOS and iPad OS updates. Version 26.2.1 exists to support the new AirTags that were jus...

01-26-26 -

Apple celebrates Black History Month with a new $99 Unity watch band
Macworld Apple is celebrating Black History Month in the usual way: with a new Unity watch band “designed by black creatives and allies at Apple.” This year, the band is a braided solo loop, which costs $99. In previous years, Apple used...

01-26-26 -

The next round of M5 Macs is reportedly ready to go
Macworld Several reports have built up 2026 as a big year for Mac releases, and we’ve entered the fourth full week of January with nothing to show so far. But the floodgates could be opening soon. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloombe...

01-26-26 -

Nektony App Cleaner & Uninstaller review (updated): Smart cleanup, friendly e...
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Friendly interface, good performance Clear feedback when manual cleanup is required Safe and reliable app removal Cons Updater misses some major applications Applications module is inC...

01-26-26 -

This Anker charging station will keep all of your Apple gear powered up for j...
Macworld I don’t know about you, but I’m always charging something on my desk — my smartphone, my tablet, my smartwatch, and definitely my laptop. Well, things would be so much easier with one of these Anker Nano 7-in-1 charging statio...

01-26-26 -

Apples new AirTag is here and its louderbut still needs a key ring
Macworld Apple on Monday finally introduced its 2nd-gen AirTag, nearly four years after the original version debuted in April 2021. It looks the same, costs the same, and is only slightly upgraded compared to its predecessor. The main int...

01-26-26 -

Apple just weeks from unveiling Google-powered Siri makeover, report claims
Macworld Earlier this month, Apple and Google issued a joint statement announcing a “multi-year collaboration” to base Siri and other Apple AI products on Google Gemini technology. But more details of the partnership, including the likel...

01-26-26 -

Apples iPad Magic Keyboard isnt overpricedits underappreciated
Macworld So you just spent at least a grand on a new iPad Pro, and you’re wondering why you should waste $299-$349 more on a mere keyboard case. Well, that’s just it. Apple’s overhauled Magic Keyboard for the M4 and M5 iPad Pro models ...

01-26-26 -

Apples obsession with ads is killing the iPhone
Macworld Disappointing news for iPhone and iPad owners last week, when it emerged that from the start of March, Apple will run more ads in App Store search queries. You may feel that searching for “into the breach” should surface the gam...

01-26-26 -

This $999 MacBook Air is $200 right now
Macworld TL;DR: Get a MacBook Air on sale for $199.97 (reg. $999). Older MacBooks make great everyday computers, whether you’re at school or need something to take your work on the road. This MacBook Air refurb has a few years on i...

01-26-26 -

Upgrade everything you do with an iPad Pro M4 for $400 off
Macworld TL;DR: Get a near-mint iPad Pro 13″ with Apple’s M4 chip for $899.20, save $400, and enjoy pro-level performance while supplies last. This is the kind of Apple deal that doesn’t hang around for long. The iPad Pro 13-inch...

01-25-26 -

Apples iPhone Air MagSafe Battery is 20% off for the first time ever
Macworld If Apple’s super-thin iPhone Air has one drawback, it’s the battery life. Apple understands this, which is why it makes a MagSafe battery pack that fits perfectly under the iPhone Air’s camera bump. Normally $99, it’s on sal...

01-25-26 -

This educational app for kids was $250, but now its only $60 for life
Macworld TL;DR: Pok Pok is a Montessori-inspired app for kids, and a lifetime subscription is on sale now for $59.99 (reg. $250). Screen time for kids is hard to avoid. They see you on your phone and want something like that too. Howeve...

01-24-26 -

Your iPhone is out of space againThis app fixes that for $20
Macworld TL;DR: CleanMy®Phone is an iPhone-only cleanup app that uses AI to free up storage, and a 1-year plan is $19.99 (MSRP $44.99). Running out of iPhone storage usually happens the same way. Photos pile up, videos get longer, scre...

01-23-26 -

Next weeks Apple Experience seems like a good time to release new M5 MacBook ...
Macworld Earlier this month, Apple announced its new Creator Studio, a bundle of its professional creative apps, along with some new features for the included apps (Final Cut Pro, Logic, and more). Creator Studio will officially launch on We...

01-23-26 -

The stellar AirPods Pro 3 are back below $200 for today only
Macworld If you’ve been waiting for just the right time to get a new pair of earbuds, your time has arrived because the AirPods Pro 3 are $50 off today for just the second time this year, matching the best price we’ve ever seen. The A...

01-23-26 -

This 6.5-foot Thunderbolt 5 cable is the first and fastest of its kind
Macworld Just weeks after delighting us with the first white Thunderbolt 5 cable, CalDigit has surprised us again with the world’s longest certified Thunderbolt 5 cable. The CalDigit Active Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) Pro Cable is now availabl...

01-23-26 -

This 13-port Anker laptop dock with pop-out hub is so cool! (27% off)
Macworld Are you ready to boost your laptop’s capabilities with one of the coolest docking stations on the market? A docking station is so dang useful for anyone who works from home, allowing you to plug in your laptop and instantly gain a...

01-23-26 -

Get ready for more ads in the App Store
Macworld Apple may be one of the most valuable companies in the world, passing a $4 trillion valuation last year, but it refuses to sit on its laurels. It’s always on the lookout for new revenue opportunities–such as putting paid adverti...

01-23-26 -

Kuxiu K1 Pro & Ultra Review: A Clever 3-in-1 MagSafe Power Bank for iPhone, A...
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 3-in-1 iPhone fast charging: 15W (Pro) or 25W (Ultra) Apple Watch fast charging High capacity battery Kickstand Cons Older AirPods Pro connection erratic Our Verdict The Kuxiu...

01-23-26 -

Giving your child an iPhone or iPad? Heres how to set it up safely
Macworld If you’ve upgraded your iPhone or iPad – maybe you did so over the holidays – that presents the opportunity to pass along your old devices to your children. Everyone wins! But whether it’s a child’s first phone or the late...

01-23-26 -

5 reasons why the Magic Keyboard is the most underrated iPad accessory
Macworld So you just spent at least a grand on a new iPad Pro, and you’re wondering why you should waste $299-$349 more on a mere keyboard case. Well, that’s just it. Apple’s overhauled Magic Keyboard for the M4 and M5 iPad Pro models ...

01-23-26 -

Buy an ad blocker from this ad and stop the interruptions for good
Macworld TL;DR: The AdGuard Family Plan is a lifetime ad blocker that protects up to nine devices for $39.99 (MSRP $169.99). There’s no real escaping ads online anymore. The best you can do is stop the ones that slow you down, track w...

01-22-26 -

Apples John Ternus just became the new Jony Ive
Macworld It’s been reported that CEO Tim Cook’s time at Apple is nearing an end, and Apple is grooming his replacement. We have another clue to who that may be: In a new report, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that Apple Senior Vice Presi...

01-22-26 -

Utah senator has nothing better to do than officially troll iPhone users
Macworld In case you haven’t been paying attention, a lot of stuff is happening politically and socially here in the U.S. A lot of stuff. I’m not here to share how I feel about it all, but I think we can all agree, in a broad sense, that...

01-22-26 -

This 15-inch M3 MacBook Air with extra RAM and storage is just $1,099 right now
Macworld We may prefer the M4 MacBook Air these days, but the 2024 M3 model is an absolute beast on its own. And, more importantly, it’s a fraction of the price you’d pay for last year’s model, because the 15-inch m3 MacBook Air is onl...

01-22-26 -

If youre not running iOS 26 yet, heres why you need to update right now
Macworld iOS 26 has been a controversial release, primarily due to the Liquid Glass UI spread across the entire system. While Apple has yet to share official figures, third-party reports suggest adoption is significantly lower than usual. ...

01-22-26 -

Hackers threaten to release exact details of unreleased Apple products
Macworld This is set to be a big year for Apple product launches, but the announcements may appear rather sooner than the company would like. Following a data breach affecting one of Apple’s manufacturing suppliers, hackers are boasting on...

01-22-26 -

OWC StudioStack review: More Mac storage. Faster speeds. Way less money.
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Enclosures for HDD and SSD Adds more ports to the back of Mac Studio mini and Mac mini 80Gbps Thunderbolt 5 Apple aesthetics Cons No front ports Our Verdict Free yourself from Ap...

01-22-26 -

Im a Mac gamer. These 8 accessories leveled up my rig, big-time
Macworld Gaming is in my blood. I skipped the Game Boy generation entirely and jumped right into Mac first-person shooters at an early age, fighting deathmatches in Marathon before most people knew what they were.  These days, the Mac is...

01-22-26 -

Digg is back from the dead to fix everything I hate about Reddit
Macworld If you’re an Apple user of a certain vintage, you probably remember Digg. Back in the mid-2000s, Digg was the place to discover new websites, post and vote on content, and join communities and discussions. You could submit photos ...

01-22-26 -

Macworld Podcast: The history and future of the MacBook
Macworld The MacBook Pro is celebrating its 20th anniversary, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re taking a look at its beginnings, its current state, and its future.  This is episode 967 with Michael Simon, Jason ...

01-22-26 -

Microsoft Office outright now costs less than sticking with a yearly subscrip...
Macworld TL;DR: Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac is available as a one-time purchase for $29.97 (MSRP $229). Paying an annual subscription just to keep using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint adds up quickly. If your needs ha...

01-21-26 -

Apples next wearable could be an AI pin
Macworld The Information reports that Apple is working on an “AI wearable pin” that could be available sometime next year. Apple’s device is seen as a competitor to OpenAI’s wearable that is being designed by Jony Ive and slated to s...

01-21-26 -

Siri will reportedly evolve into a full-fledged chatbot this fall
Macworld A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman details changes coming to Siri this fall, with the introduction of iOS 27, macOS 27, and the other annual updates. Siri, currently just a simple digital assistant, will undergo a transform...

01-21-26 -

The iPhone 18 is expected to get a much brighter screen
Macworld According to a new report from a prominent leaker, this fall’s iPhone 18 will feature a significantly brighter screen than any previous iPhone model. MacRumors claims that the Weibo account known in English as Instant Digital s...

01-21-26 -

Inside Enchant, Apples AI chatbot for employee productivity
Macworld Apple has been struggling to push Apple Intelligence and the promised revamped Siri to users. But behind closed doors, the company has been experimenting with more powerful AI tools focused on its own workforce. Macworld has lear...

01-21-26 -

Google Chrome for iOS tests Safari data import feature at long last
Macworld In the latest beta of Google Chrome for iOS, the browser is finally able to import your Safari browsing data for easy switching. As spotted by The Mac Observer, the feature is in version 145 of the beta and involves importing a file...

01-21-26 -

Ankers new 45W iPhone charger with an adorable display is already 25% off
Macworld We love us some Apple gear, but we don’t always give much thought to our chargers. The new 45W Anker Nano charger has us thinking differently. Announced at CES and just released this week, it has a smart display and safaety featur...

01-21-26 -

French court saves Apple from possible ban over iPhone privacy feature
Macworld Apple has escaped a French ban on its App Tracking Transparency feature, at least for now, after a Paris court ruled in its favor this week. The feature, marketed as a privacy benefit for users, requires iOS apps to ask for permi...

01-21-26 -

7 surprising Apple Photos tools to elevate your iPhone photography game
Macworld You’ve probably seen stunning #ShotoniPhone photos online and wondered why your brand-new iPhone can’t produce similar results. The truth is, most viral images are heavily edited before they’re shared. While many photographers...

01-21-26 -

Need a travel or couch laptop? This MacBook Air is only $200.
Macworld TL;DR: This refurbished MacBook Air gives you Apple performance, solid battery life, and everyday reliability for just $199.97 — perfect as a second, stress-free laptop. Not every laptop needs to be treated like a priceless ...

01-20-26 -

It turns out the iPhone 18 Pros camera cutout probably wont look all that dif...
Macworld Previous reports about the iPhone 18 Pro have stated that Apple is going to place some of the Face ID sensor array underneath the display and move the camera to the upper-left corner, which prompted some speculation about whether th...

01-20-26 -

We might get another iPhone Air this year after all
Macworld The iPhone Air came out late last year and didn’t exactly set the world alight. Most pundits believe that the phone’s seemingly low sales have disrupted Apple’s plans to release a 2nd-gen Air, either pushing it back to 2027 so...

01-20-26 -

These iPhone AI apps expose your data, and theyre all over the App Store
Macworld AI apps are everywhere, and they sure seem like they can be incredibly useful, don’t they? However, users need to be mindful of AI slop, inaccuracies, and hallucinations–and it turns out a lot of AI apps are a security risk, as ...

01-20-26 -

Rare sale on Apples official Thunderbolt 4 cable slashes more than 50% off
Macworld If you have a newer MacBook, then you have support for Thunderbolt 4, which brings faster file transfers and charging compared to standard USB-C, as well as support for high-resolution displays and multiple peripherals through a sin...

01-20-26 -

Still on iOS 18? Heres why its finally time to upgrade to iOS 26
Macworld iOS 26 has been a controversial release, primarily due to the Liquid Glass UI spread across the entire system. While Apple has yet to share official figures, third-party reports suggest adoption is significantly lower than usual. ...

01-20-26 -

Oh, great, now the rest of Apple is doomed because of AI too
Macworld What happens when the unstoppable force of AI meets the immovable object that is Apple’s stranglehold on the supply chain? Guess we’re gonna find out because, according to technology columnist Tim Culpan, the massive amounts of ...

01-20-26 -

If you shoot iPhone video, this $30 video tool belongs on your Mac
Macworld TL;DR: Get a VideoProc Converter lifetime license for Mac at $29.97 and speed through HD/4K editing, converting, downloading, recording, and compressing (MSRP $119.90). Deal ends January 25. 4K video is gorgeous … until you ...

01-19-26 -

Sennheiser HDB 630 Review: aptX adaptive headphones that work with Apple
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Great value for money Excellent sound quality Impressive battery life Bundled aptX adaptor Cons Expensive Manual could be clearer Not everyone needs aptX Our Verdict It’s...