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Macworld Over the past several years, Apples fall launches have generally been seen as lackluster. Each September, the company tends to put out refreshed iPhone and Apple Watch models with just a couple of tweaks here and there. And thats understandable, as the classic smartphone and smartwatch formulas have matured, and theres little left to develop on an annual cycle. That wont be the case this year, however. Rather than merely rehashing last years iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple is set to an

Macworld USB-C and its Thunderbolt variant are the most up-to-date standards of the USB connector. They allow data-transfer speeds of up to 80Gbps, can fast-charge devices up to 240W, and conveniently fit in a port either way upwhich means that you can wave bye-bye to the age-old USB guessing game of Which way does it go in?. USB-C is no one-trick ponyhandling data transfer, video output and power input.Youll find faster variants of USB-C (called Thunderbolt 3, 4 or 5) on Macs. Each version of T

Macworld During Apple surprise Mac announcements last week, the company declared in its press release that the Mac Studio features a next-generation SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6. However, that mention has since been removed from the Mac Studio press release and site, as spotted by MacGeneration . The PCIe Gen 6 statement has been removed from the Apple U.K., Apple Germany, and Apple Japan press releases, though strangely, the PCIe Gen 6 reference still exists in the Apple France press re

Macworld Bloombergs Mark Gurman reported on Monday that Apple executive Phil Schiller is stepping down from his roles as leader of the App Store and manager of product events. The news comes on Tim Cooks last day as Apple CEO . Schiller became an Apple Fellow in 2020 after initially stepping down as SVP of Worldwide Marketing, a position he had held since 2000. He joined Apple as a product marketing manager in 1987, but left in 1995 for Macromedia. He rejoined Apple in 1997 when Steve Jobs retur

Macworld A large number of Macworld readers have been using the Mac for a long time. But even if you werent using the first Mac that Apple released in 1984, we all know how revolutionary those early years of the Mac were. But lets be honest. 1980s tech relied on floppy disks, and the newest promo for the Apple TV movie Mayday reminds us all how much that sucked. Mayday is set during the 1980s, and in the promo, Mayday stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh decide to demo the film using what loo

Macworld If youre thinking about buying an Apple Watch, youll want to know whether or not Apple is likely to launch a new model in the near future. After all, there are few things worse than spending hundreds of dollars on a tech device only to see it superseded by something better (and potentially cheaper) a couple of months later. Macworld is here to help you avoid that nightmare scenario. At the time of writing, Apple sells three smartwatches: the SE 3 , the Series 11 , and the Ultra 3 . All

Macworld Apples Surprise and Shine iPhone event is a week from Wednesday, and while all eyes will be on the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone Ultra, Apple is also expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Rumors suggest that the updates will be minor, but a new report sheds some light on what will be new this year. In his latest Power On newsletter , Bloombergs Mark Gurman confirms that Apples new Series 12 and Ultra 4 watches will be fairly minor upgrades, but shares some informa

Macworld Ive never had a desire to buy a Vision Pro . Even if I had $4,000 to blow at the Apple Store, Id probably pick up a loaded MacBook Pro or a Mac mini with a Studio Display XDR instead of Apples cutting-edge handset. But Friday Night Baseball in Apple Immersive changed my perspective. The first-ever broadcast of a live Major League Baseball game with 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view, watching the Red Sox-Yankees game on the Vision Pro was almost as breathtaking as b

Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is on sale for $99.99 (MSRP $540), giving you chat, image, video, audio, and document AI tools in one app . Keeping up with AI tools usually means juggling separate subscriptions for chat, images, video, and audio, each with its own monthly bill. A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan cuts that down to one app for $99.99 (MSRP $540). One app, every AI model 1min.AI puts multiple leading AI models

Macworld TL;DR: New users pay $29.99 for one year of ChatOn AIs multi-model AI access , real-time web search, 100-plus prompts, document tools, and image and video creation. Keeping several AI tools open at once can make a simple task feel like managing a very opinionated digital committee. ChatOn brings GPT, Gemini, Claude, Sonar, and more into one platform , so you can choose a model for writing, research, reasoning, or creative projects without hopping between services. The app also includes

Macworld TL;DR: Pay $49.97 once for lifetime access to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 on one Mac , and redeem the one-use code within seven days. Some software makes perfect sense as a subscription. The classic Microsoft Office apps dont necessarily need to be one of them. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 is $49.97 , down from $219. This one-time purchase provides a lifetime license for one Mac, with Word for documents, Excel for spreadsheets and data, PowerPoint for presenta

Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99) through August 30. Most professional IDEs require a monthly subscription that becomes a worse deal the longer you pay for it. If you want a simpler alternative, Microsoft now allows you to get lifetime licenses for Visual Studio Pro , and this one is even on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99). This is the 64-bit version, so it can handle very large solutions and heavy workloads without slowi

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Macworld Apple surprised us all by announcing a new Mac mini this week with an M6 processor and a higher price tag than the comparable M4 model it replaces. But if youre one of the lucky people who had ordered one ahead of the announcement, you might be in line for a free upgrade. The M4 Mac mini had been backordered for months, so this new model will hopefully offer some relief. While its not available until September 22, Apples online ordering system still guarantees youll get it on that date,

Macworld Its one of the more persistently annoying aspects of owning an iPhone, and one of those dumb little things where Apple was overzealous in making things simple and left us with a frustration that most Android users havent had to deal with for years: Independent volume controls for various kinds of system sounds. Sure, youve been able to adjust the volume for media (videos or music) separately from system sounds for ages. But theres been one Ringtone and Alerts volume setting that control

Macworld Apple just announced the new M6 / M5 Pro Mac mini and M5 Max/Ultra Mac Studio , both of which are shipping on September 22. On the surface, these look like just the same Macs we have today with faster processors inside. But theres more to them if you dig a little deeper. Apple promotes these machines with nonspecific performance incremental values: 4.3x faster AI performance, 2x faster graphics, 4.8x faster LLM prompt performance, and so on. All of those claims will have to wait until w

Macworld Apple added the capability to add digital state IDs or drivers licenses to Apple Wallet years ago, with the very first supporting states announced back in 2021 . Its a standards-based approach ( ISO 18013-5 ) that is meant to be more secure and private than physical identification, as well as finally closing one of the last loopholes that make people unable to leave the house without their wallet. If your state doesnt support drivers licenses in Wallet (or you dont have a drivers licens

Macworld Its iPhone leaks season again. On September 9 , Apple is expected to unveil three new phones: the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max , and a new foldable iPhone rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra. But as always, one of the most important questions for buyers will be: What colors will Apple release this time? Like last year , Macworld has received information from a source familiar with Apples supply chain regarding the color options for the iPhone 18 lineup. We can now reveal an inside loo

Macworld Apple has officially announced the date and time of its big September iPhone event: Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. Thats a day later than its usual fall events because of the Labor Day holiday on Monday. The event invitations went out with an image of an Apple logo shining brightly like a sun in the sky along with the tagline Surprise and shine. The event will be streamed on apple.com , on the Apple TV app, and on the Apple YouTube channel . We will of course have full coverage ri

Macworld Apples fall iPhone event has become one of the easiest product launches to predict. Every year since 2011, weve gotten the full lineup of new iPhones, joined in 2014 by the Apple Watch, and occasionally a related launch like AirPods or Apple Pay. We now know that the event will be held on Wednesday, September 9. However, according to strong rumors, this years keynote will be quite different from previous ones. While it will still be an Phone event , only the iPhone 18 Pro , iPhone 18 Pr

Macworld Apple rarely discounts its products for general consumers, but eligible students, parents and teachers can save by shopping at the Apple Education Store. The dedicated storefront offers year-round discounts of around 5% to 15% on selected MacBooks, Macs, iPads and some Apple Watch models. Education pricing is available to university students, parents buying on behalf of students, and staff at eligible educational institutions. Shoppers may need to verify their eligibility, and Apple lim

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Macworld Which Mac is best for you? Whether you want everyday portability, professional creative power, desktop performance, or budget-friendly computing, Apples lineup has a Mac that fits. For $699 you can own a MacBook Neo , which is Apples most affordable laptop. Spend a little more and the MacBook Air excels at everyday work and battery life, while the MacBook Pro lineup delivers the extra power required by demanding professional workloads. If you prefer a desktop, the iMac is a great all-in

Macworld TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is on sale for $54.99 (reg. $249.99), a one-time payment for a lifetime license on one Windows PC. Subscriptions add up fast, and if you are tired of Microsoft 365 quietly charging your card every month, this deal is worth a look. Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus gives you a full, perpetual license to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access for a single Windows PC, no recurring fees involved. You can get Microsoft Offi

Macworld It feels like forever since we started hearing rumors about Apples plans to make a more concerted effort in the smart home market. But now that the major component needed for such devices Siri AI is finally here, it appears that Apple has its new and updated smart home products on the release schedule. Bloombergs Mark Gurman reports that Apple is taking a major step towards releasing those products. The company is reconfiguring its Apple Stores to accommodate the updates to Apple TV and

Macworld Its happened to the best of us. The glass of water or a cup of coffee sitting beside our laptop is knocked over and the contents goes everywhere. If you are really unlucky that may be the end of the road for your Mac. But if you are prepared and know what to do to minimise the damage, you might manage to avoid the death of your Mac. If you spill water, coffee or another liquid into your MacBook or desktop Mac there are a few things you should do immediately to save your Apple tech from

Macworld A few weeks back, this site (and indeed this reporter) excitedly covered the news that Severance was back, baby . A cryptic tweet from showrunner Ben Stiller indicated that third-season shooting had begun, in the first bit of good news for fans since the brilliant second season ended on March 20 last year. But is the show really back? The problem is that shooting and post-production take a lot of time. Even if everything goes perfectly to plan, were looking at a third-season launch in f

Macworld Theres good news and bad news for customers waiting on Apples next update to the iMac range. Its happening soon, but its probably not going to be a big deal. In the Q&A section of his latest Power On newsletter , Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman responded to a reader asking when they would be able to buy the new iMac. If youve been holding out for a new iMac, your wait shouldnt be much longer, he reassured the reader. All signs point to the M6 models being close to launch, and you should

Macworld TL;DR: This compact refurbished iPhone SE brings back the Home button and costs $104.99 instead of $359. Some people moved on from the iPhone Home button. Others were dragged away from it by the relentless march of technology. This refurbished 2nd Gen iPhone SE brings Touch ID back in a compact package for $104.99. Its 4.7-inch Retina HD display is smaller than those on many recent iPhones, making the device easier to hold and fit into a pocket. True Tone and wide color keep the display

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Macworld Apple has officially unveiled macOS 27 Golden Gate, the next major update for the Mac, bringing Apples next-generation Apple Intelligence platform to compatible devices. The update introduces an all-new Siri AI assistant, major upgrades to apps including Safari, Photos, Messages, Mail and Calendar, as well as expanded child safety features, design refinements and performance improvements throughout the operating system. Golden Gate continues Apples tradition of naming macOS releases aft

Macworld Thanks to a video accidentally included in the macOS 26.7 beta , we got our first real confirmation that Apple is, as rumored, working on AirPods with cameras in them. Despite the video and references being found in such a recent beta, were assured that this product isnt actually shipping until next year. Now, thanks to an eagle-eyed member of the MacRumors forums , we have some idea of the capabilities of the in-development AirPods with cameras. The user found a framework called Access

Macworld According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is laying off and realigning several employees in multiple departments in order to focus on new devices and artificial intelligence. About 200 employees are affected. The Vision Pro team has eliminated 100 jobs, with most of the cuts happening in teams focused on gaming and immersive video, according to the report. Bloomberg says employees were told that the changes are being made to better address how the Vision Pro is being used by its custome

Macworld According to reports, Apple is going to expand its presence in the wearable market with a new product: smart glasses. The Apple smart glasses that have been reported are a departure from the spatial computing platform of the Apple Vision Pro . They wont be a headset and they wont offer AR or spatial computing. They arent going to be a computing device in any way. Instead, they will be glasses like those from Meta AI and other companies. They will be designed like typical eyeglasses, not

Macworld TL;DR: Just one $99.99 payment gets you lifetime access to 1min.AIs multi-model business and creative toolkit . Theres productive multitasking, and then theres keeping six AI tabs open while trying to remember which one was editing your image. 1min.AI simplifies that setup by bringing multiple AI models and content tools into one workspace. You get multiple AI assistants, including GPT-5.5 Pro, GPT-5.4 Pro, Claude Opus and Sonnet models, several Gemini options, Llama 3, Mistral, and Com

Macworld TL;DR: This lifetime Windows 11 Pro license runs cleanly via Parallels or Boot Camp on a Mac, for $10.49 (reg. $199.00) using code SAVE30 through August 25. You dont need a second computer to run Windows software, you just need a license, and this one costs less than a coffee run. Windows 11 Pro is $10.49 for lifetime use instead of $199, and it installs directly through Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, or Boot Camp on your Mac, so Windows-only apps sit right alongside your Mac apps. B

Macworld For those who need a premium small-screen tablet, the iPad mini is a popular choice. But should you buy one now, or should you wait to see what Apple has in store for the next model? Most buyers should wait the next model is expected to bring meaningful upgrades. However, Apple isnt expected to update the iPad mini until late 2026, and that launch date could slip further due to chip demand and wider supply constraints. Heres what the latest rumors say about the release date, key upgrad

Macworld It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that its here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging, overlooking the slew of other advantages it offers over Lightning. If youve got an iPhone 15 or newer, you can expand the USB-C ports functionality beyond fast charging, and weve got a few ideas to share. 1. Charge another device Rival companies, like Samsung, have long supported reverse wireless

Macworld With new products coming soon, its getting more difficult for Apple to keep them under wraps. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at a few leaks from Apple OS updates that provide insight into what to expect in the coming months. This is episode 996 with Michael Simon , Jason Cross , and Roman Loyola . Watch episode 996 on YouTube Listen to episode 996 on Apple Podcasts Tune in to episode 996 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below to learn more about what was d

Macworld TL;DR: This Tweetback Starter Plan is an AI-powered X growth extension, and its available for just $49.99 (reg. $89.00). Growing an audience on X means writing constantly, watching conversations, and following up with the right people at the right time, and doing it manually eats hours every week. Tweetback handles the busywork with AI-drafted replies, original post ideas, and a built-in watchlist for tracking creators and prospects, all without leaving your browser. Get this Tweetback

Macworld TL;DR: AskAnyModel AI Pro bundles 50+ AI models, including GPT, Claude, and Gemini, in one dashboard for $39.99 lifetime (reg. $499.00). Running a separate subscription for every AI model gets expensive fast, and none of those tools let you compare answers in one place. AskAnyModel AI Pro bundles top language-learning models, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, and Llama, into a single workspace for one payment of $39.99 instead of $499. Whats included Unlimited use of 30 st

Macworld Apples fall iPhone event has become one of the easiest product launches to predict. Every year since 2011, weve gotten the full lineup of new iPhones, joined in 2014 by the Apple Watch, and occasionally a related launch like AirPods or Apple Pay. According to strong rumors, this years keynote will be quite different from previous ones. While it will still be an iPhone event, only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra are expected to be announce

Macworld TL;DR: This Grade A refurbished MacBook Air packs a Retina display and 8GB of RAM for $199.97 (reg. $1,199.00). A secondary Mac, a travel laptop, or a first machine for a student doesnt need to cost four figures. This refurbished 2018 MacBook Air runs an Intel Core i5 processor, packs a sharp 13.3-inch Retina display, and still updates all the way to macOS Sonoma. Get this MacBook Air for $199.97 (reg. $1,199.00). What you get Its rated Grade A, meaning it arrives in near-mint condition

Macworld Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know theyre just a simple little bit of visual flair, they dont even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Gamification can be a great motivator, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise. If you want to maximize your badge count, youre going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available year-round, but t

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Macworld Were anticipating a slew of new products from Apple over the next several months. While Apple rarely preannounces products, there are ways to figure out the companys plans. For example, MacRumors reports that the macOS 26.7 release candidate includes references to several new products. Well, several is putting it lightly. There are nearly 40 references, many of which are unidentifiable mode numbers. But a lot of the other model numbers have been previously reported, so we can get an ide

Macworld This might surprise anyone whos listened to Tim Cook preach the good word , but by the standards of technology companies Apple is perceived as being mildly anti-AI. And in some ways thats a good thing. In early summer the companys shares enjoyed a $600 billion rally thanks to what Bloomberg described as rising unease about the prospects for heavy spending on AI paying off. All of a sudden investors liked the fact that Apple decided not to spend a fortune on datacenters. Its all about ba

Macworld You may have seen several news stories out there referencing this Fixed Focus Digital rumor on Weibo, claiming that it shows the speed and power efficiency improvements of Apples A20 chip coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra next month. Its important to note what is going on here, because this is not a leak about A20 improvements; its about the new manufacturing process from TSMC that the A20 is suspected of using. And even then, its not saying what most reports think its saying

Macworld When it comes to rumors about a new iPhone, some people are interested in specscameras, chips, AI features, etc.but everyone wants to know what new colors it will come in. Now that we know, after my sources revealed to Macworld the likely color options for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup earlier this year, youre probably wondering: Whats the best color option this year? Every year, Apple introduces at least one new iPhone color that becomes a signature for that generation. Last year it was Cos

Macworld Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate , giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this fall. Rather than introducing a dramatic redesign, Golden Gate focuses on improving the experience established by macOS 26 Tahoe . The update brings Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, smarter search tools, and a range of performance enhancements, w