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  • newNew Macs and More: Here's Everything Apple Announced Today
    Apple today unveiled a new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chip options, a new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip options, a new version of the Polishing Cloth with a lower price, and updated Magic Keyboards for Macs.Here are all of the new products that Apple announced today:Apple Announces New Mac Mini With M6 and M5 Pro Chips and MoreApple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra ChipsApple Releases New Polishing ClothApple Quietly Refreshes Magic KeyboardsBoth the M6 a…
    - 4 mins ago 25 Aug 26, 9:40pm -
  • newApple Smart Home Display Still Coming This Year
    Apple remains on track to launch its first smart home device with a screen before the end of the year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Gurman reiterated that the device will use facial recognition to determine who is standing in front of it and serve up personalized content for that individual user. The description lines up with code found in macOS Tahoe 26.7 earlier this week, which revealed that the smart home hub will support multiple user profiles and use "ambient sensing" to veri…
    - 55 mins ago 25 Aug 26, 8:49pm -
  • newLabor Day Accessory Deals on Anker, Sony, Samsung, and More Live Now
    There's a big accessory sale happening on Amazon this week, with the year's best prices on Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, Sonos audio products, and much more.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Highlights this time around include a collection of audio devices on sale, including the Sonos Ace Headphones for $299.00, down from $399.00, and Sony'…
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 8:09pm -
  • newApple Quietly Refreshes Magic Keyboards
    Apple today quietly introduced updated Magic Keyboard models with revised U.S. English key labeling.On the new keyboards, the tab, caps lock, shift, return, and delete keycaps are labeled with glyphs rather than edge text. On the full-size models with a numeric keypad, the change goes further, with the home, page up, page down, end, clear, and enter keys also swapping their text labels for symbols.Four models have been updated: the Magic Keyboard, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and…
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:52pm -
  • newApple Releases New Polishing Cloth
    Apple today released a new version of its Polishing Cloth on its online store. In the U.S., pricing is now set at $9, down from $19 for the previous version of the cloth.We have yet to determine if the new Polishing Cloth is smaller than the original or has any other notable changes beyond lower pricing. Apple says the cloth continues to be made with soft, nonabrasive material that can be used to clean any Apple display, including those with a nano-texture coating.Tag: Polishing ClothThis ar…
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:20pm -
  • newApple's New Mac Mini and Mac Studio Are Now Available to Pre-Order
    Apple today announced a new Mac mini and Mac Studio, and pre-orders for both are already live on Apple's online store and in the Apple Store app in the United States and 30 other countries and regions.Most configurations ship Tuesday, September 22, which is also when the new models will be available to buy in Apple Store locations and at Apple Authorized Resellers.Both Mac mini models cost more than the machines they replace for reasons that should be familiar by now. The rapid buildou…
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:15pm -
  • newApple Unveils New Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips
    Apple today announced new Mac Studio models with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, the latter of which is the company's most powerful chip ever.The new ‌Mac Studio‌ features a next-generation SSD architecture built on PCIe Gen 6 that Apple says is up to twice as fast as before. The machine also gains Thunderbolt 5 ports with up to 120Gb/s of bandwidth, along with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 for the first time via Apple's N1 chip. The new ‌Mac Studio‌ also supports genlock over USB-C and c…
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:43pm -
  • newApple Debuts M5 Ultra as Most Powerful Chip Ever
    Apple today announced the M5 Ultra, which the company says is its most powerful chip ever.The M5 Ultra is built by connecting two dual-die M5 Max chips using Apple's next-generation UltraFusion technology, which is the first time Apple has used a quad-die architecture in an M-series chip. UltraFusion increases inter-die bandwidth to over 4.4TB/s and connection density by more than 6x, allowing the four dies to function as a single processor.The chip includes an CPU with up to 36 cores,…
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:42pm -
  • newApple Announces New Mac Mini With M6 and M5 Pro Chips and More
    Apple today announced the next-generation Mac mini, which can be configured with an all-new M6 chip or the M5 Pro chip released earlier this year.The M6 chip is equipped with a 12-core CPU and a 12-core GPU, up from a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU in the M5 chip. In addition, the M6 chip features the first-ever dual Neural Engine with two 16-core engines, up from one in previous chips. The M6 chip has up to 170GB/s memory bandwidth, up from 153GB/s for the M5 chip.Apple said the Mac mini…
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:41pm -
  • newApple Reveals M6 as First-Ever 2nm Chip
    Apple today announced the M6 chip, its first built using a 2-nanometer process and featuring a Dual 16-core Neural Engine.Apple says the 2nm process packs greater transistor density into a smaller die, contributing to the chip's overall gains in performance and power efficiency.The M6 chip features a larger, more powerful 12-core CPU, two more cores than the M5, made up of two super cores, four performance cores, and six efficiency cores. Apple says the chip delivers the world's fastes…
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:35pm -
  • newApple Watch Series 12 to Get Fitness Tracking Upgrades
    Apple's new Apple Watch models will feature upgrades to fitness tracking, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who otherwise characterized this year's changes to the lineup as "minor."Gurman said much the same in July, pointing to faster performance and better health and fitness tracking in the absence of any design overhaul.Related Roundup: Apple Watch 11Tags: Bloomberg, Mark GurmanBuyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy)This article, "Apple Watch Series 12 to Get Fitness Tracking Upgrades"…
    - 4 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:25pm -
  • new'MacBook Ultra' Coming Soon With Touchscreen and 5 Other Changes
    Reports and rumors suggest the next high-end MacBook Pro that Apple will release might not be a ‌MacBook Pro‌ at all. It could actually be something altogether new and more exciting – a "MacBook Ultra" – marketed as the company's top-tier laptop offering. The device is likely to sit above the current M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, rather than replace them, suggesting that they will remain on sale.One thing to state up front is that Apple is expected to stick with the existing M5 P…
    - 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:13pm -
  • newiPhone Trade-In Values Slide Ahead of New Model Launch
    Ahead of the announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and first foldable iPhone next month, a new study from trade-in comparison site SellCell finds that most iPhones lose a considerable amount of trade-in value in the 10-day window between Apple's announcement and the actual product launch.Looking at the launch of the iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and iPhone 17 lineups, SellCell found that trade-in values dropped for 117 of 156 models tracked, or 75% of the total, between annou…
    - 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 4:57pm -
  • newNew iPad Mini With Four Upgrades Expected to Launch by Late October
    Apple is planning to release a new iPad mini model with an OLED display "by the end of October" this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.Apple already updated the iPad Pro with an OLED display in May 2024, but the iPad mini, iPad Air, and entry-level iPad are all still equipped with LCD screens. The move to OLED technology would result in the next iPad mini offering improved image quality, thanks to richer colors and higher contrast ratio with true blacks.Given that OLED display…
    - 13 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 9:03am -
  • newAirPods 5 to Launch as Early as Next Month
    Apple is planning to announce two new AirPods 5 models as early as Wednesday, September 9, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Like the AirPods 4, the AirPods 5 will be available with and without active noise cancellation, he said.AirPods 5 references were already discovered in macOS 26.7 Release Candidate code last week, and the report said they could be unveiled at this year's iPhone event. There is no word on how the AirPods 5 will differ from the AirPods 4, which launched in September…
    - 13 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 8:30am -
  • newNew Mac Mini Reportedly Set to Launch Before iPhone 18 Pro Event
    Apple plans to unveil a new Mac mini in the "coming days," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.The new Mac mini will potentially be unveiled before the iPhone 18 Pro event, which is likely to take place on Wednesday, September 9, the report said. Gurman said the new Mac mini will likely be Apple's final new product unveiled before Tim Cook steps down as CEO on September 1, and if so, then it would need to be announced before August ends.Apple has tested versions o…
    - 14 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:49am -
  • newApple Reportedly Will Announce iPhone 18 Pro Event Date This Week
    Apple plans to send out invites for its annual iPhone event this week, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The event will likely take place on Wednesday, September 9, he said.During the event, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, along with a foldable iPhone that will reportedly be named iPhone Ultra. Other new products rumored include an Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, two AirPods 5 models, and more.Related Roundup: iPhone 18 ProTags: Appl…
    - 14 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:45am -
  • newSiri AI Will Have a Waitlist When iOS 27 Launches
    iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate include Siri AI, Apple's much more capable version of ‌Siri‌. When the new updates launch, it appears Apple will use a waitlist and limit initial access.On the MacRumors forums, Mactracker found that the seventh betas of ‌iOS 27‌, ‌iPadOS 27‌, and ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ include waitlist infrastructure.Apple will use dynamic wait time messages once a user joins the ‌Siri‌ AI waitlist. It looks like Apple will give a clear estimat…
    - 17 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:07am -
  • newApple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas
    Apple today released the fifth public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate, allowing anyone with a compatible device to download and test the new software. The fifth betas come a week after Apple seeded the fourth betas and a few hours after the seventh developer betas.You can get started by signing up on Apple's beta website and then opting in to the public beta by opening up the Settings app on your device, selecting General, and choosing Software Update.We are…
    - 17 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 4:21am -
  • newHome Hub Code Hints at Face-Based Profile Switching
    Apple's upcoming home hub will support multiple profiles and will include "ambient sensing" for identity verification, according to code we found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 update.The accessory will show Personal Content for different users in the home, with options to select a profile via Control Center or the Settings app on the device. The home hub is expected to have an operating system similar to tvOS, so the Control Center and profile selection options might look like those on the Apple…
    - 19 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 2:23am -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • Apple Tests AI Virtual Shopping Assistant in Apple Store App
    Apple has started testing a new Virtual Shopping Assistant inside its Apple Store app for selected iPhone users. The AI-powered feature can answer product questions, provide order information, and help shoppers connect with a specialist. The rollout remains limited. However, its appearance confirms that a feature previously mentioned in an Apple privacy document has moved […]The post Apple Tests AI Virtual Shopping Assistant in Apple Store App appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
  • iPhone 20 Rumors Point to Thinner, Rounder Glass Design
    Speculation about the iPhone 20 is growing even before the iPhone 18 reaches consumers. New claims suggest the future flagship could feature a thinner body, rounded materials, and much more glass. The device is expected to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027. However, the latest information remains an early rumor rather than a confirmed […]The post iPhone 20 Rumors Point to Thinner, Rounder Glass Design appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 8:31pm -
  • Apple to Retire Long-Standing hdiutil Command From macOS
    Apple is preparing to retire hdiutil, a Terminal command that has handled disk images since the early days of Mac OS X. While most Mac owners may never notice the change, developers and utility apps could face a more significant adjustment. Apple has officially marked hdiutil as deprecated in macOS 27. However, the command will […]The post Apple to Retire Long-Standing hdiutil Command From macOS appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:51pm -
  • M6 iMac Could Launch Before End of 2026 With Familiar Design
    Apple could refresh the iMac before the end of 2026, bringing its next-generation M6 chip to the colorful desktop computer. However, buyers expecting a dramatic redesign may have to wait longer. According to the attached report, M6-powered iMac models are close to launch and could reach consumers before year-end. The update would place the iMac […]The post M6 iMac Could Launch Before End of 2026 With Familiar Design appeared first on TUAW.
    - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 4:58am -
  • Apple Stores Prepare for Major Smart Home Push
    Apple appears ready to make smart home technology a bigger part of its retail strategy this fall. Store teams are reportedly preparing additional display space for upcoming products, including a refreshed HomePod mini and potentially a new Home Hub. The scale of the changes suggests more than a routine product update. Apple Store layouts could […]The post Apple Stores Prepare for Major Smart Home Push appeared first on TUAW.
    - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 2:10am -
  • Apple Camera AirPods Could Bring Visual Intelligence in 2027
    Apple is reportedly developing camera-equipped AirPods that could turn the popular earbuds into its first AI-focused wearable. The rumored model would use cameras to give Siri visual information about a wearer’s surroundings. A launch is currently expected sometime in 2027. The project gained fresh attention after references appeared in macOS Tahoe 26.7. Apple also apparently […]The post Apple Camera AirPods Could Bring Visual Intelligence in 2027 appeared first on TUAW.
    - 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 6:08pm -

9to5 Mac Apple News

  • newApple releases new Magic Keyboards with one notable change
    Today Apple launched its latest Mac mini and Mac Studio models, and alongside the release, minor updates have been made to the company’s various Magic Keyboard accessories.
    - 1 hour ago 25 Aug 26, 8:22pm -
  • newM6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini: Here are all the new features
    Today Apple launched a new Mac mini, available in M6 and M5 Pro configurations. Here’s everything new compared to the M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models.
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:55pm -
  • newApple releases new Polishing Cloth for $9
    Not to be overshadowed by the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, Apple today has also released an updated version of its Polishing Cloth. In an age of everything getting more expensive, the new Polishing Cloth is cheaper than before at $9 (down from $19).
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:40pm -
  • newApple outlines 50 ways to make devices easier to use as we age
    Apple hit its 50th birthday this year, and many of its customers are even older. The company has created a new support page outlining 50 ways to make its devices easier to use, mostly using accessibility settings.These range from changing the size of text on an Apple Watch to having your iPhone alert you when your washing machine cycle is complete …
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:00pm -
  • newApple launches next-gen Apple Silicon chips: M6 and M5 Ultra
    Apple has unveiled two new Apple Silicon chips today. The M6 chip debuts in a new Mac mini model and marks Apple’s first 2nm processor. The M5 Ultra launches in a refreshed Mac Studio and is Apple’s most powerful chip ever.
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newApple announces updated Mac mini, here’s everything new
    Apple today announced the first Mac mini update in nearly two years. The new Mac mini keeps the same compact design, but delivers a major performance boost with the new M6 and M5 Pro configurations. The new Mac mini lineup is available to pre-order today. Head below for all the details.
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newApple unveils new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra
    Alongside the new Mac mini, Apple today has announced its next-generation Mac Studio. The new Mac Studio lineup is powered by the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips and supports up to 512GB of unified memory.The new Mac Studio models are available to pre-order today.
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newAI awaiting its iPhone moment, says Altman; needs to learn key Apple lesson
    OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that AI is still awaiting its iPhone moment, and that he needs to learn a key lesson from Apple.He also admits that he was overly ambitious in his idea of how quickly AI would disrupt the economy, but thinks that, paradoxically, the tech will create new opportunities for businesses that don’t use it …
    - 4 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:48pm -
  • newDuckDuckGo survey highlights how much personal information users share with AI
    Private search company DuckDuckGo has released a new survey highlighting just how much personal information people are sharing with AI chatbots, and how little many understand about what happens to those conversations. Here are the details.
    - 4 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
  • newApple @ Work: Parallels Desktop 27 brings OpenGL 4.3 and AI acceleration to Apple Silicon
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work…
    - 4 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:30pm -
  • newMacBook Lock aims to keep your laptop safe in coffee shops
    Years ago, MacBooks incorporated a slot for using a cable lock to secure the device to a table leg or similar. They were most useful in coffee shops when you wanted to return to the counter to order another drink without having to carry your laptop with you.Those slots are long gone, but you can now buy adapters to secure your MacBook Neo, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro …
    - 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:07pm -
  • newPrepare to wait for Siri AI access when iOS 27 launches next month
    Apple implemented a Siri AI waitlist for beta users of its upcoming operating systems, and it appears the same will be true when iOS 27 and macOS 27 officially launch next month.This means that you won’t have immediate access to the new Siri AI features when your devices update to their new OS …
    - 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 4:31pm -
  • newApple @ Work Podcast: Breaking down Apple’s bug bounty cap and cool down period
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work w…
    - 6 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 3:53pm -
  • newApple could debut two AirPods 5 models next month, per report
    Although AirPods with cameras aren’t expected until next year, Bloomberg reports that Apple could announce the AirPods 5 as early as next month’s expected iPhone event. Here are the details.
    - 13 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 8:26am -
  • newReport: New Mac mini could launch before Apple’s September event
    Bloomberg reports that Apple could release a new Mac mini “as soon as the coming days, potentially” ahead of next month’s expected iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra event. Here are the details.
    - 14 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:56am -
  • newOpenAI restores 5-hour Codex and Work limits for ChatGPT Plus users
    Following several weeks during which ChatGPT users were subject only to a weekly usage cap, OpenAI announced today that it is restoring a five-hour limit on Codex and ChatGPT Work for Plus subscribers. Here are the details.
    - 14 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:17am -
  • newTom Selleck confirmed as guest star in upcoming Apple TV comedy series
    Deadline reports that Tom Selleck (Friends, Blue Bloods) has been confirmed as a guest star on an upcoming Apple TV comedy starring Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games, Love & Mercy). Here are the details.
    - 15 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:35am -
  • newNew public betas now available for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, more
    Following the release of the seventh developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and Apple’s other upcoming software updates, the company is now rolling out the corresponding public betas. Here are the details.
    - 17 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 4:15am -
  • newChatGPT now lets users create custom iMessage and WhatsApp stickers
    Users can turn any photo into an iMessage or WhatsApp sticker, or use images as inspiration to create custom packs. Here are the details.
    - 18 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 3:45am -
  • newApple reverses planned Hide My Email domain change after user pushback
    Apple today announced that it will no longer move iCloud+ Hide My Email addresses to a new domain, reversing course on a change announced just two months ago. Here are the details.
    - 19 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 2:35am -
  • newApple’s Emergency SOS Live Video is now available in Brazil
    Thanks to a new partnership with RapidSOS, emergency services in Brazil can now request live video from iPhone users. Here are the details.
    - 20 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:58am -
  • newApple official refurb store: This week’s top picks at up to $500 off
    It’s official Apple Certified Refurbished Store time again, and we are back again with a closer look at the gear we have our eyes on. This is not a bunch of Macs covered in scratches that fell off a truck somewhere and shilled on eBay at a discount, we are talking about Apple’s “rigorous refurbishment process” and the same 1-year Apple warranty you get on brand new units, just at a lower price. You’re not going to get a better price on AirPods Pro 3 or the all-time low on AirTag 2, b…
    - 20 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:34am -
  • newEpic fights Apple’s bid to seal key data behind proposed fees on linked-out purchases
    Epic says Apple is making overly broad requests to seal information it says is central to determining what the company can charge developers for linked-out purchases. Here are the details.
    - 20 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:19am -
  • newiOS 27 adds three new iPhone features I’ve been really loving
    iOS 27 is packed with new features across Messages, Notes, Apple Wallet, CarPlay, and more. Here are three of my favorite new iOS 27 features so far.
    - 21 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 12:53am -
  • newHere’s everything new Apple TV has coming in September
    Apple TV kicks off fall with several high-profile premieres in September, including a Ryan Reynolds film, the return of Slow Horses, a Matthew McConaughey comedy series, and more. Here’s what’s new on Apple TV this September.
    - 21 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 12:42am -
  • newiPhone Ultra is coming, but it might not have these key features
    Apple’s first foldable iPhone will reportedly be announced in just over two weeks. Despite potentially being branded as the “iPhone Ultra” and priced at over $2,000, it will have several big limitations.
    - 21 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 12:28am -
  • new9to5Mac Daily: August 24, 2026 – Walmart Apple Pay rollout, Apple layoffs
    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.
    - 22 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 12:08am -
  • newiPhone 18 Pro’s new price might be better than expected
    Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro soon, and a new report indicates its price might not be as high as several analysts have suggested. Here are the details.
    - 22 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 11:52pm -
  • newMagSafe Monday: The TUCCH Mag Wallet feels like a real wallet, not just a slot to stick cards in
    My biggest issue when I go back and forth between a MagSafe wallet and a traditional wallet is that a lot of MagSafe wallets are really just card slots. I still carry cash and like my driver’s license to be in a clear window. The TUCCH PU Leather Mag Wallet does something different that most MagSafe wallets. It actually folds shut like a traditional fold wallet with a clear ID/driver’s license window.
    - 22 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 11:48pm -
  • newApple releases beta 7 for iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more
    Apple is rolling out beta 7 today for iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and more forthcoming software updates. Here’s what to expect.
    - 23 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 11:05pm -
  • newSecond Release Candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8 now available
    Apple is rolling out second release candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8, one week after the first RC for macOS 26.7 revealed several details about upcoming products.
    - 23 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 11:03pm -
  • newmacOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta 7 now available, here’s how to install it
    Developers can now install macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 7, just a week after the rollout of beta 6. Here are the details.
    - 23 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 11:02pm -
  • newiOS 27 beta 7 now available as Apple tests major Siri AI upgrade
    Apple has released the seventh iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 7 continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release in September. We’ll update our devices and share what we discover.
    - 23 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 10:58pm -
  • Apple is about to launch five new products that I’m very excited for
    Apple’s biggest product launches of the year are almost here, with 10+ new products coming very soon. Here are the five new Apple products I’m the most excited about.
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 9:13pm -
  • ESPN streaming prices are going up, including Disney+ and Hulu bundles
    Another week, another price increase for a streaming service. This week, ESPN announced that ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited are both getting more expensive, as are some associated Disney+ and Hulu bundles.
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 9:06pm -
  • Deals: AirTag 2 best price ever from $20 each, AirPods, M5 MacBook Pro $320 off, Find My gear, more
    Alongside the ongoing 25% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and $120 off AirPods Max 2 from last week, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch is headlined by Amazon dropping the price on AirTag 2 even lower to a new all-time low with the 4-pack now at $80 ($20 each). We also have Apple’s 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro at $320 off and this 2TB M5 Pro at $500 off, just be sure to scope out Anker’s new SmartTrack Find My wallet card at the $25 Amazon all-time low, and LG’s 32-inch 6K Thunderbolt 5 monitor undercutting…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 8:51pm -
  • Affordable iPhone accessories for CarPlay worth trying
    CarPlay can make any vehicle feel significantly more comfortable and family. Still, the experience is not always perfect out of the box.Some cars still require a wired connection, others lack CarPlay entirely, and what about keeping your iPhone charged and cooled on long trips?Fortunately, improving those areas doesn’t require a big investment. These affordable accessories cover everything from wireless CarPlay and MagSafe charging to cable management and complete displays for older vehicles…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 8:48pm -
  • Ted Lasso season 5 gets exciting new status update
    Ted Lasso season 4 still has many new episodes yet to air, but an exciting update reported by Sigmund Judge indicates that after the finale airs, the wait for season 5 may not be too long.
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 8:37pm -
  • Apple starts testing AI shopping assistant in the Apple Store app
    Last month, a report suggested Apple was working on a new AI-powered shopping assistant for the Apple Store app on iPhone and iPad.The company now appears to be rolling that out to select users as part of an “Early Preview.”
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:37pm -
  • iPhone 20 Pro’s all-glass design gets new update from leaker
    Next year’s iPhone Pro models are expected to feature a new, all-glass design timed for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. And a new leak today details Apple’s progress on the innovative models.
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:18pm -
  • AirTag 2 now just $20 each ahead of new feature coming soon
    Last week delivered a collection of particularly notable price drops on current-generation Apple gear, from AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off to the latest AirPods Max 2 at $120 off the list price, but we are not done yet. While those deals are indeed still live, Amazon has just delivered the lowest price ever on Apple’s 2026 AirTag 2 – you can now land them as low as $20 a pop. 
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 6:50pm -
  • iOS 27 fixes three of the most annoying Messages bugs
    iOS 27 focuses heavily on bug fixes and performance improvements across apps like Safari, Mail, Calendar, and more.In the Messages app, iOS 27 fixes what I think are three of the most frustrating bugs … and the update will be released to everyone in just a few weeks.
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 5:41pm -
  • These are the best MacBook deals right now: August 2026 Buyer’s Guide
    In recent years, Macs had been getting more and more affordable. Cheaper starting points, more memory and storage per dollar, and the introduction of MacBook Neo. For the first time, Apple had started to become one of the best values on the market.Unfortunately, Apple just drastically increased its prices because of the ongoing memory shortage. Macs aren’t as appealing as they were a few weeks ago, that said, there’s still some decent deals out there – and if you’re in need of a new com…
    - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 8:24am -
  • Hands-on: Mophie’s new battery banks offer pocketable power, built-in cables at low price
    Recently, Mophie debuted four new power banks for the iPhone. They slide nicely into your pocket, come in two finishes, offer built-in cables, and pack 5000mAh or 10000mAh of capacity. They’re by no means the smallest battery banks on the market, though they hit a price point that makes them worthwhile.
    - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 1:57am -
  • Report: Apple launching updated iMac with M6 chip and new colors later this year
    After a two year hiatus, Apple is working on a new iMac with the M6 chipset and updated color options, per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. It should release “before the end of the year.”
    - 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 8:50pm -
  • Here’s what people who have used the iPhone Ultra like most
    We’re just a few weeks away from the rumored launch of the foldable iPhone Ultra. As we’ve written before, excitement for the device is mounting.A new report from Bloomberg today outlines what people inside Apple who have used the iPhone Ultra love about it.
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  • Apple Stores preparing ‘significant’ changes for new Home product launches: report
    According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing significant changes at its retail stores in preparation for upcoming Home product launches. At the very least, Apple should debut a refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K this fall, though the changes would suggest a third, more significant product is also on its way.
    - 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 8:03pm -
  • Google’s new Pixel 11 offers an incredible camera feature that Apple should copy
    Earlier this month, Google unveiled its new Pixel 11 lineup. The phones themselves were rather similar compared to the previous Pixel 10 lineup, though they offer a few delightful quality of life improvements. One of those is a new set of camera processing options – allowing you to have far more control over what your photo will look like. On the cusp of the iPhone 18 Pro release, I’m hoping Apple offers something similar to this.
    - 3 days ago 23 Aug 26, 2:13am -
  • Indie App Spotlight: ‘CloudGear’ brings all cloud gaming platforms into one tvOS app
    Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.On the Apple TV, gaming is a little bit of an afterthought for developers. Compared to iPhone, iPad, and even Mac – there aren’t a ton of options. Luckily, CloudGear exists as an all-in-one solution for bringing every major cloud gaming platform into one interface. It’s also available for iPhon…
    - 3 days ago 23 Aug 26, 1:00am -
  • We’re just two months away from the first touchscreen MacBook: Here’s what to expect
    After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be rolling out its first touchscreen MacBook as soon as October. This’ll come alongside the next MacBook Pro redesign, potentially dubbed MacBook Ultra.
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  • iPhone 18 Pro event date: When Apple announced its event over the last six years
    When should we expect the iPhone 18 Pro event, and when will Apple officially announce the date? Apple hasn’t sent invitations yet, but its announcement history gives us a remarkably consistent window.
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  • Apple @ Work: Most IT leaders want AI to help manage their Macs, but few are ready for it
    Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work…
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  • Which do you plan to buy: iPhone 18 Pro or foldable iPhone Ultra? [Poll]
    Apple’s fall iPhone event is expected to look different this year. Rather than unveiling four closely related models, rumors point to a flagship-only September lineup consisting of three premium models: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple’s first foldable, widely expected to be called iPhone Ultra.
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  • Weekend Apple deals: $500 off MacBook Pro, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2 $120 off, AirTag 2, more
    Update 8/24: Amazon has now dropped price on the 4-pack of Apple’s AirTag 2 down even lower to a new $79.99 all-time low – $20 each. Alongside the final AirPods Max 2 at $120 off and the return of all-time low pricing on AirTag 2. Those discounts join a big-time $500 price drop on M5 Pro MacBook Pro, the lowest prices around on MacBook Neo and M5 MacBook Air courtesy of the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store, Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off, and ongoing deals on both iPhone 17…
    - 3 days ago 22 Aug 26, 5:47pm -
  • ChatGPT’s iPhone app gets a handy shortcut to attach recent photos more quickly
    Users who rely on ChatGPT for quick visual searches can now add photos to a conversation more quickly with a new gesture. Here’s how.
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  • Emmy-winning ‘Stillwater’ returns to Apple TV with five new episodes
    Apple TV subscribers can now watch the entire new season of Stillwater, the platform’s award-winning mindfulness-focused animated series. Watch the trailer below.
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  • Epic accuses Apple of sidestepping App Store antitrust deal in Brazil
    Apple has until Monday to respond to a complaint Epic Games filed with Brazil’s antitrust watchdog, where it accuses the company of adopting restrictive interpretations of its obligations under a recent App Store antitrust deal in the country. Here are the details.
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  • 9to5Mac Overtime 078: AirPods with cameras, a pretty big deal
    Jeff and Fernando discuss Apple’s recent leak of the upcoming AirPods featuring integrated cameras, and why they might be a much bigger deal than they seem on the surface. Is this Apple’s more privacy-centric alternative to the often-criticized and controversial Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses?9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple P…
    - 4 days ago 22 Aug 26, 2:29am -
  • Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 to get one big upgrade at perfect time
    Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 are launching next month, and rumors indicate they’ll pack a big upgrade—a new, more powerful chip—that will arrive at just the right time.
    - 4 days ago 22 Aug 26, 2:23am -
  • When is Apple Pay coming to your Walmart? Here’s the full schedule
    Earlier today, Walmart officially announced it will finally start rolling out Apple Pay after holding out for more than a decade.When will Apple Pay come to your Walmart location? I got my hands on the full launch plan with all that information…
    - 4 days ago 22 Aug 26, 2:01am -

Cult of Mac

  • newApple’s ‘new’ polishing cloth is the same except $10 cheaper
    Apple just dropped a new polishing cloth, and unlike its refreshed Mac Mini models, it comes with a price cut, as spotted earlier by MacRumors. The polishing cloth is still "made with soft, nonabrasive material" but costs $9 instead of $19. It doesn't look like anything else has changed, as the description matches an archived […]
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:55pm -
  • newOpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition
    OpenAI says its new AI chip, Jalapeño, completes tasks more efficiently and returns responses faster than other AI systems, according to a blog post published on Tuesday. During a briefing with reporters, OpenAI hardware vice president Richard Ho said Jalapeño offers the "best of both worlds" with lower latency and higher throughput, as AI systems […]
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:30pm -
  • newWhere to preorder the updated Mac Mini and Mac Studio
    Apple has announced two new processors, the M6 and M5 Ultra, as well as updated Mac Mini and Mac studio machines powered by them. The new machines are already available for preorder directly from Apple, with shipping for most configurations starting on September 22nd, 2026. The Mac Mini starts at $899, $300 more than the […]
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:32pm -
  • newApple launches new Mac Studios with its ‘most powerful chip ever’ — the M5 Ultra
    Apple is announcing new models of the Mac Studio, now using the existing M5 Max and a new M5 Ultra. This reunification under one chip generation comes over a year after Apple awkwardly split the Studio between M4 Max and M3 Ultra offerings. (The older sounding M3 Ultra was actually the more powerful one, and […]
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newApple’s new Mac Mini has fresh M6 and M5 Pro chip offerings — and higher prices
    Apple is announcing a new generation of the Mac Mini, once again offering two models: one with a new M6 chip and a higher-end model with the M5 Pro found in this year's MacBook Pro. The new Minis have the same tiny design and footprint as the 2024 M4 / M4 Pro models, but with […]
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newApple’s new M6 chip gets more cores and more AI compute
    Apple has announced a new M6 chip for Macs, along with an M5 Ultra that it says is its "most powerful chip ever," designed for tasks like 3D rendering and running frontier AI models. The M6 is Apple's first 2nm chip, which Apple says will bring improvements in performance and power efficiency, and it also […]
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newUber is letting parents check in on their teens through drivers’ selfie cameras
    Uber is updating its teen account feature to allow parents to use the selfie cameras on Uber drivers' phones to check in on their teenage children during ridehail trips. Since first launching teen accounts in 2023, Uber has touted the myriad ways parents can keep tabs on their children, from PIN verification to live GPS […]
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newGuliKit’s Switch 2 TV dock gives me one feature I’ve missed when traveling
    Nintendo didn’t design its Switch dock with travel in mind. Genki’s Covert Dock is a much smaller alternative my family has been using to connect our Switch to hotel TVs for years, but I’ve come to realize I much prefer having a stand for the console when using it this way. So when it came […]
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newThe lens in Wyze’s new $40 indoor camera retracts for privacy
    Wyze announced a new pan-and-tilt security camera today designed for indoor use. The entire Indoor Cam Pan can rotate 360 degrees, while the camera and lens on its front can tilt up and down 103 degrees. When you want privacy, the lens can tilt down until it completely disappears inside the Indoor Cam Pan's body […]
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:30pm -
  • newThe OLED Xbox Ally X20 officially starts at $1,300
    The Asus Xbox Ally X20 looked like it could be one of the best handheld gaming PCs yet made - but originally, Asus wanted you to buy a bundle pairing it with pricy AR glasses. In July, we told you that bundle would no longer be necessary, and today it's official: you can pre-order a […]
    - 4 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:00pm -

Apple Insider

  • newWhy the new Mac Studio can support up to eight screens
    You have to really need it in order to justify the cost of an M5 Ultra Mac Studio, but there are reasons why you could use up all eight display options, and they may not be obvious.Mac Studio comes with many ports, yet it's still easy to fill them all.Sometimes you wonder if Apple adds something just because it can. So the new M5 Max version of the Mac Studio, for instance, is being promoted as being able to run up to five displays, while the M5 Ultra Mac Studio can handle eight.There's more to…
    - 13 mins ago 25 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
  • newApple's infamous Polishing Cloth drops to $9
    Unaffected by RAM prices and supply chain bottlenecks, Apple's much-maligned Polishing Cloth makes a return to the Apple Store with a $10 discount. Don't buy it.The new, $9 Apple Polishing Cloth | Image credit: AppleIn 2021, Apple announced the Polishing Cloth, a $19 cloth designed specifically to keep any of its Nano-texture displays smudge-free without any damage. And while the internet found the price to be ludicrous, and rightfully so, it was $19 at launch; it still immediately sold out.In f…
    - 29 mins ago 25 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
  • newM6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini: Compact powerhouses compared
    Apple has refreshed the Mac mini adding the M6, in an unusually timed update. Here's how the new model specs compare against the M4 version it replaces.M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac miniIn a rare move, Apple has updated the Mac mini just before its main iPhone event, rather than during its usual fall Mac window. The big change is the shift from the M4 generation it has been on for almost two years.That shift isn't to the M5, but to M6. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 58 mins ago 25 Aug 26, 8:46pm -
  • newMac Studio gets update to M5 Max and M5 Ultra
    Alongside a new M6 Mac mini, Apple has launched new versions of the Mac Studio, using the M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors.Mac StudioAs consistently expected, Apple has updated the Mac Studio with these two processors. It claims up to 4.3 times faster AI performance, 2 times faster storage, and up to 1.3 times faster CPU speed. The new models come 16 months after the last update at the start of April 2025."With the powerful M5 Max and the incredible capabilities of M5 Ultra, Mac Studio ushers in a…
    - 1 hour ago 25 Aug 26, 8:29pm -
  • newM6 Mac mini arrives with a new record-high starting price
    In an uncharacteristic August launch, Apple has updated the Mac mini, retaining the same design, adding the M6 and M5 Pro processors, and a new record-high starting price.M4 Mac mini. M5 is identical externallyThe release comes almost two years after the then-redesigned M4 Mac mini was released. There's nothing different externally, with the major change being the M6 processor.And it comes after wait times were as long as two months on the morning of August 25 for the M4 version of the hardware.…
    - 1 hour ago 25 Aug 26, 8:28pm -
  • newSmart TV analytics look dire for Apple TV F1 viewership, but not whole story
    Hopes were high for Apple TV and F1 streaming in early 2026, but a recent set of data suggests that things fell off sharply in May and viewership has been down double digits since.Apple TV and F1 partnership may have declining viewership numbersStatistical analysis of viewership numbers is a tricky game on its own, especially when dealing with viewership numbers on Apple platforms. Samba is an analytics company that thrives on data obtained, often without the user's knowledge, thanks to being em…
    - 1 hour ago 25 Aug 26, 8:25pm -
  • newMacBook-style key symbols come to all four Magic Keyboards
    Apple quietly updated its Magic Keyboard with MacBook-style symbol-only keycaps. The real shock? The price actually stayed the same.Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric KeypadUpdated store images show glyphs replacing the written labels on the Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Return, and Delete keys. The symbols match those introduced on the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air keyboards in March.The five replacement glyphs are:TabCaps LockShiftReturnDelete Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on…
    - 1 hour ago 25 Aug 26, 8:17pm -
  • newYou can spend $18,299 on a Mac Studio today, or more in October
    Apple is taking pre-orders for the new Mac Studio now, but one configuration can't be selected yet. It's certain to push the maximum price well over $20,000, too.If that $18,299 price tag for the Mac Studio seems steep, wait until all of the configuration options are available - image credit: Apple.If you chose to, you could now spend $899 on a base Mac mini and wince at how much more those cost these days. Or you could go the other way and try to max-out a new Mac Studio.You can try. Very unusu…
    - 1 hour ago 25 Aug 26, 8:15pm -
  • newNew M6 Mac mini keeps three-display limit, raises refresh rates
    Apple kept the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini at three external displays, but increased the maximum refresh rate, and gave M5 Pro support for connecting all three through one Thunderbolt port.Mac mini connected to an external monitorThe Mac mini models were introduced August 25 and will be available September 22. M6 replaces M4 in the standard model, while M5 Pro succeeds M4 Pro in the higher-performance configuration.Both chips support one display at up to 8K at 60Hz, 5K at 120Hz, or 4K at 240Hz. T…
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:57pm -
  • newNew Parallels Desktop 27 delivers faster OpenGL for Windows apps on Mac
    Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac claims to provide up to 160% faster OpenGL graphics for Windows apps such as Blender 4.3, as well as AI acceleration on M4 Macs and newer.Parallels Desktop 27 runs Windows on the Mac - image credit: Parallels.One year later, Parallels has followed its release of Parallels Desktop 26 with new new Mac and Enterprise versions, plus an online list of compatible Windows apps.Save up to 45% on Parallels Desktop 27 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 6:29pm -
  • newYou'll have to wait in line for Siri AI in iOS 27
    While iOS 27 will gain Siri AI when it is released, you may not have access to it initially. Apple is preparing to put it behind a wait list again.Siri AIThe overhaul of Siri is a major part of iOS 27 and Apple's other upcoming operating systems due this fall. While it's an important element, it won't necessarily be accessible to anyone when the OS updates arrive.Code has been found in the seventh developer betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate to operate a waitlist for Siri AI, repo…
    - 4 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:25pm -
  • newNew Mac mini days away, OLED iPad mini in October, AirPods 5 in 2026
    A new rumor places a new Mac mini launching within days, and yes, ahead of the Apple event. Other new products are still coming in 2026 as well, like the iPad mini and AirPods 5.A new Mac mini is coming soonWhile the Mac mini hasn't received the M5 processor yet, it could also be upgraded with an M6 to kick off the new chip generation. Either way, it's coming and soon enough to be Tim Cook's last product as CEO.According to a report from Bloomberg, a new Mac mini could be announced within the n…
    - 14 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:43am -
  • newNuki Smart Lock & Keypad 2 NFC review: A low-profile lock with Apple Home Key support
    If you're looking for a simple way to access your home, the Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2 NFC combo is perfect for renters while supporting in-demand features like Apple Home Key.Nuki Smart Lock & Keypad 2 NFC reviewI never want to own another smart lock without Apple Home Key support. Retrofit smart door locks have a problem though, as they don't have an external-facing component for NFC usage.That's where the Nuki Smart Lock and Keypad 2 NFC comes in. The lock attaches to the indoor-side of you…
    - 16 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:35am -
  • newAmbient sensing and cameras to power Apple Home Hub personalization
    According to strings accidentally left in a macOS Tahoe update, Apple's Home Hub will offer user profiles, with identity verification provided by ambient sensing and built-in cameras.Apple's Home Hub will seemingly support user accounts.With the macOS 26.7 release candidate build, Apple inadvertently revealed details about several of its upcoming products, including a camera-equipped model of AirPods. Also present was code related to the company's upcoming Home Hub, an AI-focused device with an…
    - 18 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 3:25am -
  • newOneRepublic headlines Tim Cook's going away party as he prepares to step down as CEO
    Tim Cook has been CEO for 15 years and is about to step down on September 1, so Apple threw a little party in his honor on August 23 with 200 people in attendance.Apple CEO Tim Cook gets one last little celebration before stepping down September 1Apple likes to throw a party on occasion, and the latest is a kind of going away/anniversary present for outgoing CEO Tim Cook. He's not really going anywhere though, as he's sticking around as Executive Chairman and acting as a kind of government liais…
    - 19 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 2:59am -
  • newThis is the first look at the inside of Apple's AI servers
    Photographs showing the inside of an Apple Silicon AI server have surfaced online, giving a glimpse of how Apple designed its Private Cloud Compute hardware.Inside an Apple server - Image Credit: @hsuchingpo/XApple's efforts to catch up in the field of AI have already led to the creation of Private Cloud Compute, namely Apple's own brand of secure AI cloud computing.While it has started to ship its own servers from its facility in Houston, Texas, there hasn't been much coverage about the server…
    - 20 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 2:00am -
  • newHandy disk image tool is getting removed from macOS
    In future releases of macOS, Mac users will no longer be able to format or eject disk images using the very long-standing Terminal command, hdiutil. It won't affect many users directly, but it could well break disk repair utility apps.The new deprecation notice in Terminal for the command hdiutil.You may never have even heard of it, but since the earliest days of Mac OS X, the Terminal has included the command now called hdiutil. It's a tool for handling disk images, and AppleInsider forum users…
    - 20 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 2:00am -
  • newHide My Email no longer changing domains, will keep iCloud.com
    Apple says while Sign in with Apple addresses will still move to a new domain, Hide My Email will stay on iCloud.com after community pushback.Hide My Email will be sticking with the original iCloud domainChanging email domains can create chaos for website and email client administrators. After concerns were raised over Hide My Email changing to private.icloud.com, Apple has shifted course.According to a new developer document published Monday, Apple says it will no longer be moving Hide My Email…
    - 20 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:59am -
  • newApple gearing up to start filming 'Ted Lasso' season 5 in January
    Apple is wasting little time following the recent record-breaking "Ted Lasso" season premiere, with production on a fifth season to begin in early 2027.Image credit: Apple TV"Ted Lasso" recently had its fourth season premiere, which drew nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes across its first two days. It has officially become the biggest launch for Apple TV to date.Now, it seems like Apple's ready to get the ball rolling on season five. According to Sigmund Judge, production is provisionally s…
    - 21 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 12:36am -
  • newSeventh developer betas of iOS 27, macOS 27 land as releases loom
    As the eventual release of the 27-generation gets ever nearer, Apple has introduced its seventh developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and macOS 27.An earlier iOS 27 beta screenThe Apple Developer Beta program has reached the seventh round for the upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 releases, expected this September.The seventh arrives after the sixth, which Apple brought out on August 17. The fifth round took…
    - 23 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 11:09pm -
  • newApple smart home display rumors & Sonos Gambit soundbar leak on Smart Home Insider
    On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we round up the latest rumors surrounding Apple's smart home display, as well as cover the news.Smart Home Insider PodcastLeading off the news portion of the episode were a pair of stories on Sonos. We saw a new product hit the FCC, as well as a new feature launch.Codenamed "Gambit," the new Sonos soundbar appears to be a successor to the Beam (Gen 2). No other information is known about the mid-range speaker, but it is presumed to debut…
    - 23 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 10:15pm -
  • newTrump may use Apple Chinese RAM buy request as diplomatic tool
    A report from a questionable leaker out of China makes the logical claim that the Trump Administration wants to use Apple's request to buy CXMT memory as a bargaining chip with the Chinese President in September. We're not sure there's anything real behind the rumor.CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMTApple, like other tech companies around the world, has a memory cost problem that it's trying to solve. So far, that has resulted in Apple making the politically s…
    - 24 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 10:01pm -
  • AI assistant is rolling out to the Apple Store app on iOS
    Apple's expected Virtual Shopping Assistant has begun to appear for some iPhone users, offering to answer questions about products or check on orders, although it won't do much about the rising prices.How the new Virtual Shopping Assistant looks in the Apple Store app - image credit: ShrimpApplePro.Apple has begun to get a reputation for leaking information in code references, but in July 2026 it did so in a public policy document. An unknown feature called the Virtual Shopping Assistant was des…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:09pm -
  • iPhone 20 will look like a rounder and thinner iPhone Air
    The iPhone 20 will be a glass-heavy device reminiscent of the iPhone Air but with a more rounded appearance, a Weibo leaker has reiterated.The iPhone Air is thin, but expect more glass for the iPhone 20. While we are all waiting for the iPhone 18 to come out of Apple in the very near future, the rumor mill is still infatuated about devices that are still far from launch. With the 20th-anniversary iPhone anticipated in 2027, speculation is rife for what that model will bring.In a Sunday post to W…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:07pm -
  • Amazon slashes AirTag 4-pack to $79.99, lowest price ever
    Amazon has slashed 19% off the 4-pack of second-generation AirTags, bringing the price down to a record-low $79.99.Grab the lowest price ever on 4 second-gen AirTags today.If you're planning on traveling for the Labor Day weekend or want the added peace of mind of Precision Finding during everyday activities, Amazon's AirTag deals are worth checking out.Pick up the single AirTag for $24 or the 4-pack for $79.99, the latter being a record-low price for the second-generation model that was release…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 5:51pm -
  • How Apple leaked product plans and even a video in a beta
    So many rumored products were recently confirmed because of Apple itself leaking the details, but it turns out that all of this news was because of a single mistake in macOS that they've been making for years.Details have been leaked of future AirPods Pro with camerasWhen Apple issued the release candidate of macOS Tahoe 26.7 on August 17, 2026, it should have been practically routine. The release candidate is the last stage of a series of test versions, and unless something unexpected happens,…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
  • When to reuse, sell or recycle an old iPhone or iPad
    An old iPhone or iPad may have years of useful life left, but the wrong second act can turn aging software into a security risk. Here's how to tell when it deserves a new job, a new owner, or a trip to the recycler.Apple devices can be repurposedMost retired devices still have a working display, usable cameras and enough battery life for undemanding tasks. A clever project can keep that hardware out of a drawer, but novelty alone doesn't make the project worthwhile.Repurposing an old device can…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 4:49pm -
  • The road to Steve Jobs' resignation, and the rise of Tim Cook as his first successor
    On August 24, 2011, just six weeks before his death, Apple cofounder Steve Jobs announced his resignation as CEO. On the eve of his own leaving,Tim Cook now seems to have been his obvious successor, but back then, he was an unexpected and even controversial choice.Steve Jobs' resignation followed a previous leave of absence from the company starting in January 2011, during which Cook had served as acting CEO. Jobs's formal stepping down was an unmistakable end of an era for the company, and a v…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 4:46pm -
  • Sunday Reboot: AirPods will be the best smart glasses
    In this week's Sunday Reboot, the AirPods Pro with cameras are probably the best alternative to smart glasses that Apple could've come up with.AirPods Pro with cameras that feed Siri AI are on the way. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 1:32am -
  • M6 iMac refresh expected before the end of 2026
    An updated iMac is very close to becoming a reality, as a report claims an M6 version will ship before the end of 2026, but don't expect a major refresh.The current 24-inch iMacThe M6 generation of devices is on the way, for an expectedly short product lifecycle before a move to the M7 generation. As for what Mac hardware will use the M6 chip, one of them could well be the iMac.According to Mark Gurman, writing in Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, an update to the iMac is on the way.…
    - 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 10:19pm -
  • Apple Stores refresh prepares to push a big smart home revamp
    Visitors to Apple's retail outlets this fall can expect to see more smart home products on display, as Apple Stores prepare to push updates such as a new HomePod mini or even the fabled Home Hub.The current HomePod miniRumors have consistently pointed towards Apple making changes to its smart home lineup, and it seems to be finally arriving this fall. It now appears that Apple is also preparing a retail push for the new hardware.In Sunday's "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes…
    - 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 9:11pm -
  • It's anyone's guess how high iPhone prices might go, but $100 more might be enough
    Apple has already raised prices on Macs and iPads to absorb the costs of increased RAM costs, but an iPhone price hike is still expected. The competition may have provided a hint as to how much.Prices haven't moved for the iPhone 17 lineup, but almost certainly will for iPhone 18Prices went up across many product lines, including ones like Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac to compensate for the AI-induced RAM shortage. Only the iPhone remained untouched by price hikes, but new premium devices…
    - 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 8:32pm -
  • Some people outside of Apple have already used the folding iPhone
    The iPhone Ultra may actually live up to the hype, as people who have tried pre-release versions of the model indicate it will be worthy of its hyper-premium price.A render of what the iPhone Ultra could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple is widely expected to be launching its first foldable smartphone in September, under what is believed to be called the iPhone Ultra. However, while it will ship with a more premium price than a typical Pro-grade iPhone, it seems that it may actually be…
    - 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
  • Crime blotter: Bail revoked in Hingham Apple Store crash case
    iPhones stolen in San Francisco ended up in Los Angeles; an iPhone and MacBook were seized from a disgraced ex-Congressman, and police arrested a man for AirTag stalking, all in this week's Apple Crime Blotter.The Apple Store in Hingham, Mass. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider feature, looking at the world of Apple-related crime. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 23 Aug 26, 4:44pm -
  • Apple's latest layoffs extend past just Vision Pro development teams
    A day after we broke the news of about 60 layoffs across the Apple Vision project, there are reportedly more in the Siri team too.Siri AI gets to live in this orb on Wes' deskCiting people familiar with the matter, the same as we did, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has exposed more layoffs inside Apple. This time, beyond the Apple Vision team, Apple is also laying off staff on its Siri team.All told, including Apple Vision Immersive Video, Apple Vision gaming, and Siri, there are about 200 layoffs i…
    - 4 days ago 22 Aug 26, 12:44am -
  • M6 MacBook Pro rumors: Improved performance, in a familiar form factor
    There's more coming than just an OLED MacBook Pro in the fall. Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to get a big speed boost with the M6 chip. Here's what the rumor mill has to say.Apple's base model M6 MacBook Pro will introduce performance improvements, but not much else.While Apple plans to overhaul its MacBook Pro line with OLED panels and touchscreen support, we'll still see one more model boasting the current design. Known internally as the J804, the base model 14-inch MacBook Pro will…
    - 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
  • App Store review is broken in a time where it is needed the most
    Apple doesn't even seem to be trying with App Store Review. Users should not be the ones who find problem apps, but over and over, that is what is happening. And, it's happened again with a renovation app hiding Russian bank functionality.The App Store could soon feature Ai-generated summaries of application reviews.No question, Apple has the resources to protect us from bad apps, and, no question, it keeps telling regulators that it has. As regulators around the world press for third-party firm…
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  • iPhone sales rise in Latin America even as smartphone market shrinks
    Across the world, rising costs and an uncertain economy mean that smartphone sales are falling, yet Apple's iPhone has still seen a 5% growth in the latest quarter.Demand continued to be steady for the iPhone 17 Pro MaxThe latest figures from Europe recently showed that as the smartphone market continues to contract, the iPhone continues to grow. Now figures for Latin America are saying a similar, but not identical thing.According to Counterpoint Research, smartphone sales in Latin America for Q…
    - 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 8:52pm -
  • Apple paid Ireland a staggering $17 billion in taxes in 2025
    Apple's Irish tax arrangements were scrutinized for more than a decade, and has now, finally, culminated in one of the largest corporate tax recoveries ever ordered by the European Union.Apple's facility in Cork, Ireland | Image credit: AppleApple has been fighting a decade-long battle over how much it owed Ireland in corporate taxes. The company was accused by the European Union of exploiting a loophole to avoid reduce its tax liability, despite employing more than 5,000 people in the country.N…
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  • Finally, Apple Pay is coming to WalMart stores in the US
    Starting August 24, Walmart is expanding its payment options with tap-to-pay, after years of not allowing payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay.Walmart would much rather you use Walmart PayWalmart quietly announced the news in a press release on Friday, going out of its way not to name the services that the new tap-to-pay system will allow. We have confirmed that Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Wallet will all work with the new system.In it, the company says that the initiative will…
    - 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 7:49pm -
  • Amazon slashes LG 27" UltraGear OLED monitor to $468, lowest price ever
    LG's 27-inch UltraGear OLED monitor has plunged to the lowest price ever on Amazon, now on sale for $467.97 while supplies last.Grab the LG UltraGear OLED display at the lowest price ever - Image credit: LGThe 27-inch LG 27GX790A-B has a variety of ports, including HDMI 2.1 for Mac users and DisplayPort 2.1. Retailing for $999.99, Amazon is slashing the price of the OLED display by 53%, bringing the cost down to $467.97 heading into the weekend.Buy LG 27" UltraGear for $467.97 Continue Reading o…
    - 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 6:36pm -
  • Layoffs in Apple's Vision Products Group prove slow progress in spatial computing
    A source has exclusively revealed to us that Apple has just laid off an entire team dedicated to VR development, which aligns with incoming CEO John Ternus reportedly putting the category "on ice."Apple Vision Pro development will slow as Apple focuses on smart glassesApple Vision Pro was a necessary product launched to let Apple develop visionOS in public. The category is expected to eventually result in a set of full AR glasses we've dubbed Apple Glass.According to a reliable source speaking t…
    - 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 6:07pm -
  • AirPods with cameras leak, Apple Maps ads, & Siri AI on the AppleInsider Podcast
    Apple accidentally leaked identifying numbers for much of its upcoming product line, AirPods with cameras rumors spark a new privacy debate, and Siri AI gets partnered articles on the AppleInsider Podcast.While Epic Games (center) continues to dance with Apple, AirPods are getting cameras, and the App Store is not getting fixed. Backgound image credit - Epic Games.Among the various product identifiers discovered in macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate code, the AirPods with cameras were present. D…
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  • ChatGPT can now control Messages on the Mac for some reason
    Mac users can now give ChatGPT their entire Messages history and have it write texts. Hand OpenAI your house keys while you're at it.The latest version of ChatGPT for Mac can control Messages.Since January 2026, users have been able to hand over all of their Apple Health data to OpenAI, in return for medical advice that can be dangerously wrong. Despite earning at least one more lawsuit because of that, OpenAI is pressing ahead, and has now chosen to take on Messages on the Mac.A new Messages pl…
    - 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 5:22pm -
  • AirPod cameras will detect people, and warn about image capture with a status light
    Yet more details of Apple's AirPods Pro with cameras have been found in the latest macOS Tahoe release, including image resolution and certain privacy features.Apple is working on AirPods Pro with cameras.On August 17, 2026, Apple issued a release candidate version of macOS Tahoe 26.7 which accidentally retained code references to future products, and even a video about AirPods Pro with cameras. Now a great deal more has been revealed about how the device is at least currently planned to work.In…
    - 4 days ago 21 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
  • Hisense TopLift dehumidifier review: Matter-enabled for hot summer months
    Hisense has launched the first dehumidifier to support Matter, making it a perfect summer combo with Apple Home for easy control, Siri support, and automations.Hisense TopLift dehumidifier reviewWe got the first look at the Hisense Matter dehumidifier at CES 2026, and a few months later, it's shipping to users.With a fair price tag and Apple Home support, it's poised to be a great solution for those swampy summer months. I've been testing it out for the last several weeks, and it's done wonders…
    - 5 days ago 21 Aug 26, 5:34am -
  • Apple Music's AI disclosure labels will soon be mandatory, rather than optional
    AI-generated content in the Apple Music app may get easier than ever to spot, as record labels and distributors will be required to label it as such later in 2026.Apple Music's AI disclosure tags will soon become mandatory.Back in March 2026, Apple introduced Transparency Tags for Apple Music. These are entirely optional disclosure labels, which were used to indicate that specific content was "materially generated" with the help of artificial intelligence.At the time, Apple said it believed dist…
    - 5 days ago 21 Aug 26, 3:22am -
  • Tested: Amazon's drone delivery service is fast, free, and loud
    We've got an AppleInsider staffer inside Amazon's new drone delivery range. After trying it out on Thursday, we can tell you that it's effective, and we're going to use it again.Amazon drone delivery, in action to an AppleInsider staffer's front yardEarlier this week, Amazon greatly expanded the service area of its drone delivery service. A little napkin math suggests that the airborne delivery service now covers about 3500 square miles more than it did a few days ago.And, as part of this expans…
    - 5 days ago 21 Aug 26, 1:21am -
  • How Apple Wallet's Create a Pass works in iOS 27
    The Wallet app in iOS 27 lets you make your own digital passes from all those membership bar codes you have. It takes a little work to get a great pass, but automation works well too.Wallet's Create a Pass in iOS 27The Wallet app has been used to hold more than just your credit and debit cards for years. Membership cards and digital passes have been a staple of the iPhone app for quite some time.However, to add a pass to the Wallet, you had to do so in one of two ways. The easiest is to use an a…
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  • Photos' Extend tool in iOS 27 does a good job at expanding your images
    Apple Intelligence is once again helping photographers add to their images in Photos for iOS 27. So long as you're fine with it guessing what you didn't include in the original shot.Extending images in Photos for iOS 27The Photos app has been the beneficiary of a number of generative AI-based tools that use Apple Intelligence. All to try and make your photographs look great.It all started with Clean Up, which let you eliminate unwanted and unsightly elements from your images, and then intelligen…
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MacWorld

  • newNew Mac mini M6 and M5 Pro: Everything you need to know
    Macworld New Mac mini 2026: At a glanceWhat’s new: The 2026 Mac mini delivers much faster performance, especially for graphics and AI, thanks to the M6 and M5 Pro chips. It also brings faster storage and upgraded connectivity, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and 2.5Gb Ethernet as standard.Release date: Announced on August 25, 2026Price: From $899/£899Pre-orders: Pre-order nowOn sale: September 22, 2026Apple has launched a new Mac mini to replace the…
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  • newAmid raging price hikes, Apple slashes flagship cloth by more than 50%
    Macworld On a day of high-priced product announcements, Apple has offered a crumb of comfort to its more cash-strapped customers: the beloved Polishing Cloth has dropped in price by a whopping 53 percent. Relentlessly memed on for charging a faintly absurd $19 for the square cloth at launch three years ago, the company is now happy to accept just $9 for seemingly the same product.The common thread uniting Tuesday’s two big Mac updates was prices going up. The M6 Mac…
    - 37 mins ago 25 Aug 26, 9:07pm -
  • newSolve tight spaces with this impossibly thin 45W wall charger (30% off)
    Macworld Ugreen Nexode Air 45WView DealSometimes, when you move furniture around, there’s just no way around covering an outlet just enough that it makes it impossible to use with most chargers. Well, this super-slim Ugreen Nexode Air model is the perfect choice for such places, and it’s only going to cost you $27 now that it’s $13 off its MSRP. That’s a solid discount on a slim and fast little charger that can re…
    - 56 mins ago 25 Aug 26, 8:48pm -
  • newApple announces the M5 Ultra Mac Studio with up to 512GB of RAM
    Macworld While all eyes are on the upcoming iPhone event, Apple threw us a curveball Tuesday morning with a rare August launch of an updated Mac Studio with the all-new M5 Ultra processor.The new Mac Studio is visually identical to the previous model but has major upgrades inside. Instead of the M4 Max and M3 Ultra, you can now buy a Mac Studio with an M5 Max or M5 Ultra processor, with up to a whopping 512GB of RAM. Here are the specs Apple is offering for the two chi…
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:36pm -
  • newApple launches new M6 Mac mini with another price hike
    Macworld As predicted on this site earlier today, Apple has announced the launch of a new Mac mini model with M5 and M6 chip options. It doesn’t feature any design changes or external upgrades, but it does offer a two-generation bump in processors compared to the previous model.Slightly confusingly, the version of the Mac mini with a chip from the M5 generation is the more powerful of the two, because it’s the M5 Pro. This spec starts at $1,699 for a 15-core CPU an…
    - 2 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:36pm -
  • newNew Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra: Everything you need to know
    Macworld Apple has launched the new Mac Studio for 2026.It features either an M5 Max chip or an M5 Ultra chip.It will be available from 22 September and is available for pre-order now. We are updating this story with the latest news. The Mac Studio, originally released in 2022, has become Apple’s premier desktop for professional users, effectively replacing the now-discontinued Mac Pro for the vast majority of workflows. Designed for high-end worklo…
    - 3 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:07pm -
  • newSurprise report: New Mac mini could land any day now
    Macworld Apple may yet spring one final surprise of the Tim Cook era, with a new report raising hopes that the company plans to launch an updated version of the Mac mini “as soon as the coming days.” (Update: it’s now been announced.)Writing for Bloomberg, well-connected leaker Mark Gurman says Apple is gearing up to unveil the first new Mac mini in almost two years. He bases this on the testimony of unnamed sources “familiar with the matter.”The last Mac…
    - 4 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:16pm -
  • new20th Anniversary iPhone: Everything we know so far
    Macworld The original iPhone was released on June 29, 2007. So next year, it will turn 20 years old, and rumors point to Apple commemorating the event with a special 20th-anniversary model.It’s not expected to launch on June 29 (it will probably be in September, as usual), and it may not be a special one-off product, but rather the next major evolution of the iPhone, much like the iPhone X in 2017. But either way, the big two-oh is supposed to bring something really…
    - 5 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 4:45pm -
  • newIt’s Tim Cook’s last week on the job. Let’s review his career
    Macworld Congrats to Tim Cook on his 15-year anniversary as CEO of Apple! Here are some balloons and a gift card to the Olive Garden. There will be cake in the break room.It occurs to this furry observer that this is his last column before Tim Cook steps down as CEO of Apple. Hard to believe. The sad truth is that pretty soon we won’t have Tim Cook to kick around anymore. Other than the fact that he will still be working for the company, just in a different capacity,…
    - 6 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
  • newBest Thunderbolt and USB-C docking stations for your MacBook 2026
    Macworld Plug your MacBook in and out of a multi-port laptop docking station to swiftly add multiple devices and external displays with just one cable connection to your laptop. We tested the top contenders to find the best Thunderbolt and USB-C docks available to owners of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. MacBook Neo users can use any of these docks but are limited to a 10Gbps bandwidth and some display limitations. Thunderbolt, USB4 or USB-CThe connectors all lo…
    - 6 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 3:40pm -
  • newThis lifetime Microsoft Office license is down to $54.99, and Mac users can run it too
    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.…
    - 8 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • newiOS 27 beta 7 is out now as the general release date approaches
    Macworld On the first day of the WWDC developer conference, Apple released the first developer beta of its new operating system. This year, that means that the first release of iOS 27 outside Cupertino came on June 8, 2026.The pattern goes like this: Apple releases developer-only betas for the first month or so, and then starts releasing the same build for both developers and public beta testers. With only a month or less before the general release, most of the beta up…
    - 20 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:36am -
  • newmacOS Beta: Golden Gate developer beta 7 now available
    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 per…
    - 20 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 1:20am -
  • newThis ingenious Anker charging strip is finally on sale at Amazon
    Macworld Anker Nano Power StripView DealWe’ve had our eyes on Anker’s clever Nano Power Strip desk clamp for a while, and now that it’s on sale for $58 at Amazon ($12 off its usual $70 MSRP), it’s a great chance to buy one. It’s not just a solid discount—it’s also a clever little accessory that can tidy up your entire workspace. If your desk is buried under a pile of chargers, this thing will be super helpfu…
    - 22 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 11:43pm -
  • newiPhone price rises ‘inevitable,’ but may not be as bad as you expect
    Macworld The ongoing memory crunch hit Apple customers much later than most tech fans, but when the price hikes arrived, they hit hard. Apple increased prices across its iPad and Mac ranges by anywhere from $100 to an eye-watering $1,300 in the case of the M3 Ultra Mac Studio. There was only one consolation: iPhone prices didn’t increase at all.That latter state of affairs is not going to last for long, we’re sad to report. At the start of this month we covered a r…
    - 23 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 10:17pm -
  • Apple Stores are getting ready for the release of the long-rumored home hub
    Macworld It feels like forever since we started hearing rumors about Apple’s 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.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is taking a major step towards releasing those products. The company is reconfiguring its Apple Stores to acc…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 9:25pm -
  • Spilled water on your Mac? What to do immediately
    Macworld It’s 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…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:45pm -
  • 12 handy iPhone USB-C accessories you didn’t know you needed
    Macworld It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s 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 you’ve got an iPhone 15 or newer, you can expand the USB-C port’s functionality beyond fast charging, and we’ve got a few ideas to share.1. Charge another deviceRival companies, like Sam…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:29pm -
  • Apple TV shows aren’t worth the wait
    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, we’re looking a…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 7:16pm -
  • A new iMac is ‘close to launch’ with an M6 and new colors
    Macworld There’s good news and bad news for customers waiting on Apple’s next update to the iMac range. It’s happening soon, but it’s 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 you’ve been holding out for a new iMac, your wait shouldn’t be much longer,” he reassured the reader. “All signs point to…
    - 1 day ago 24 Aug 26, 6:21pm -