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Macworld Just a few days ago, Apple announced the date for its annual Phone event : Wednesday, September 9, less than two weeks away. Were expecting Apple to unveil its first-ever folding iPhone at the event, along with the iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 . But if youre looking to but one of them, you might have to wait longer than usual. A reliable source has told Macwelt that pre-orders this year are not set to begin, as usual, on the Friday following the launch. Instead, Apple will op

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Macworld Earlier this week, Apple surprised us with a brand-new Mac Studio powered by an M5 Ultra processor and up to 512GB of RAM. We expect that option, which wont be available until late October, will cost upwards of $15,000. That in itself will limit its availability to a very small percentage of Mac users. On top of that, given the 10- to 12-week backorder for the 256GB model just days after its release, we dont expect many people to actually get their hands on it anytime soon. So the peopl

Macworld Arguably the greatest feat of the AirPods is that they gain new features with every iOS update without the need for any hardware changes: in 2024, they became (rudimentary) hearing aids , and with iOS 26 came live tra n slation . So its hardly surprising that the AirPods will also gain new features with iOS 27, for which you wont need to buy new headphones. If youd like, you can try out these features right now with the iOS 27 beta or you can wait about another month until iOS 27 is re

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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

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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

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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

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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

Macworld TL;DR : Get these Warm White (Open Box) Beats Solo 4 On-Ear Headphones for just $89.99 (reg. $199.99). What is modern life without a good set of headphones? Theyre a lifesaver for long commutes, working out at the gym, doing chores around the house, and even when you want to make a quick call without everyone around you getting involved. With these Beats Solo 4, you can do it all. Were talking 50-hour battery life, spatial audio, and Bluetooth 5.3 connection for just $89.99 (reg. $199.9

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 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 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

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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

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Macworld Its a table-stakes feature for almost all headphones, but for some reason Apple has resisted adding it to AirPods. Until now. With iOS 27, Apple is adding a simple equalizer to its AirPods controls, after years of user complaints. Heres how to use it. How to find and use the custom EQ for AirPods With your AirPods connected to your iPhone, enabling and adjusting the custom EQ is simple once you know where to look. Open the Settings app. Tap your AirPods name at the top of the screen. Se

Macworld The Apple TV 4K has long been cord-cutters go-to set-top box due to its ad-free experience, fluid performance, superior app quality, and much more. Apple had been offering the 3rd-generation model for a tantalizing starting price of $129, with the maxed-out Ethernet variant going for $149. While there have always been cheaper options, at those prices, it was hard not to recommend Apple TV to anyone looking for a standalone set-top box. However, following a significant price increase and

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