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  • newPikachu Visits Apple Park, Meets Tim Cook and John Ternus
    Tim Cook shared an inside look at the work he is doing behind the scenes as he prepares to step down as Apple's CEO next week. Cook has been preparing incoming CEO John Ternus for the transition over the last several months, and today he introduced Ternus to popular Pokémon character Pikachu.Cook said he and Ternus met with the Pokémon team to talk gaming. The accompanying video features Pikachu exploring the Apple Park campus, including dancing under the rainbow arch and picking an appl…
    - 14 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 3:40am -
  • newTim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO Next Week: 15 Years in Quotes
    Tim Cook will be stepping down as Apple's CEO in just five more days, with the company's hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take over.Below, we have surfaced some of Cook's notable quotes over his 15 years leading Apple.August 2011, in an email to Apple employees upon becoming CEO:I want you to be confident that Apple is not going to change. I cherish and celebrate Apple's unique principles and values. Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in the world a…
    - 18 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 11:43pm -
  • new2025 vs. 2026 Mac Studio Buyer's Guide: All Upgrades Compared
    Apple this week announced a new Mac Studio with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, discontinuing the M4 Max and M3 Ultra models that had been on sale since March 2025.The machine's design is unchanged for a fifth consecutive year, with all of the upgrades being internal. The table below details everything that changed regardless of whether you choose a Max or an Ultra chip. The two tables that follow break down the differences within each tier.What Changed Across Both ModelsHere's everyt…
    - 20 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 10:00pm -
  • newLG Labor Day Sale Brings Major Discounts on OLED TVs and Monitors
    LG is hosting a Labor Day sale on its website this week, with deals on monitors, TVs, home appliances, and more. LG's discounts have been automatically applied and do not require any discount codes or special memberships.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with LG. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Highlights of the event include up to $700 off select LG monitors and up to $2,700 off LG's best TV sets. Rega…
    - 21 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 8:40pm -
  • newApple Event: Six New Products to Expect on September 9
    Apple has announced that it will be holding an event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, its first-ever foldable iPhone, and more.Other products expected to be announced at the event include an Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, an Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5 with and without active noise cancellation, and potentially more.Here are the six products most likely to be unveile…
    - 21 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 8:30pm -
  • newApple's New Macs to Ship With macOS Golden Gate
    The new Mac mini and Mac Studio models announced by Apple this week are "slated to ship" with macOS Golden Gate, according to Daring Fireball's John Gruber.Apple's product pages for the new Mac mini and Mac Studio models mention macOS Golden Gate features such as Siri AI, providing further evidence that the computers will ship with the latest operating system, instead of macOS Tahoe.In addition, FCC documents and other evidence uncovered by MacRumors all point towards the new Macs comi…
    - 22 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 7:42pm -
  • new2026 MacBook Pro Sees Up to $500 Discounts at Amazon and Best Buy
    Amazon and Best Buy today have big discounts on the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, with up to $500 off select models. A handful of models have better discounts when compared to the last time we tracked these deals, coming in as much as $100 off previous price points.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.We're focusing on Amazon in the links below, but you can fin…
    - 22 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 7:27pm -
  • newApple Announces Sneaky Sasquatch Updates, Files New Trademarks
    Apple just announced a Subway Surfers+ crossover with hit Apple Arcade game Sneaky Sasquatch, with a "birdwatching update" coming September 17 that lets players photograph more than 30 species of birds in the game. "Sneaky Sasquatch is the most beloved game on Apple Arcade and has had one of the most passionate communities of players since day 1," said Alex Rofman, Apple's senior director of Apple Arcade. "This exclusive crossover with Subway Surfers+ and the new birdwatching update are just…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 6:14pm -
  • Apple Event Logo Hints at Two iPhone 18 Pro Features
    Apple's logo for its upcoming September 9 "Surprise and shine" event hints at two rumored iPhone 18 Pro features, including new color options and a new camera system.Apple fans often like to read into Apple's event invite graphics for clues about unreleased products, and this year Bloomberg's Mark Gurman is also taking part in the fun on Twitter (X).First, Gurman says he sees the shining light behind Apple's logo as a nod to the "mechanical aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro Max." MacRu…
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 5:16pm -
  • Apple Announces New Education Center in Vietnam
    Apple today announced a new Apple Education Center in Hanoi to expand training and skill development programs for employees across its supply chain in Vietnam.The new center is the first of its kind in the country and will begin offering courses this fall, operating in partnership with Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST). Apple and its partners already run almost 20 educational programs for supplier employees in Vietnam. Courses will combine both online and in-person lear…
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 4:57pm -
  • 'Exclusive Red' iPhone Ultra Images Not What They Seem
    Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has disputed the authenticity of iPhone Ultra renders shared by the typically-reliable leaker Evan Blass on X (Twitter). The images show the unreleased foldable iPhone in not just the rumored space gray and white colors, but also in a striking red."Hearing these renders came from Xiaomi," wrote Gurman, commenting on Blass's post. "This isn't a legitimate look at the foldable iPhone, which also doesn't come in red or green. Just renders made by Xiaomi for some reason…
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 2:28pm -
  • Apple's iPhone Event Tagline is Different in Every Country
    Apple today announced it will hold its annual iPhone-centric event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. In the U.S. and several other countries, Apple used "Surprise and Shine" as its tagline for the event, but in other countries, the tagline isn't a literal translation.Here are the different taglines Apple is using on its regional websites. U.S., UK, NZ, Australia, Ireland, India, Canada - Surprise and Shine. Canada, French - Des surprises dans l'air, or surprises in…
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 5:11am -
  • Astropad Launches Rock Paper Pencil 4.0 With New Graphite Apple Pencil Tip
    Astropad today launched Rock Paper Pencil 4.0, an updated version of its screen protector and Apple Pencil tip combo made for the iPad.Rock Paper Pencil offers a paper-like writing experience on a tablet display by pairing a paper-textured screen protector with custom tips for the ‌Apple Pencil‌. The new version of the product comes with two ‌Apple Pencil‌ tips, one with a smooth ballpoint feel and one that mimics a soft graphite pencil. Two of each tip come in the kit for four tot…
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 4:56am -
  • Meta Agrees to Limit Teens' Time on Facebook and Instagram, Calls on TikTok and YouTube to Match
    Meta today said it will implement major changes to Facebook and Instagram's child safety features as part of a settlement agreement with almost all U.S. states.Here's what will change for users under 18 on Instagram and Facebook if the agreement is approved. Time Limit - Teens will have a two-hour daily time limit on Facebook and Instagram, though it can be overridden by a parent. The two-hour total includes both apps. Night Mode - Users will be blocked from posting and viewing con…
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 3:58am -
  • Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 251 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
    Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser.Apple has not provided notes on what's changed in Safari 251.The current ‌Safari Technology Preview‌ release is compatible with machines running macOS Tahoe and macOS Golden Gate, the newest version of macOS.…
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 3:30am -
  • iOS 27: 13 Ways the Messages App is Smarter and Less Annoying
    The Messages app is arguably the most important app on the iPhone, and in iOS 27, Apple is adding some useful improvements. There are some quality-of-life fixes for longtime issues, and new AI features.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.Contextual SuggestionsMessages uses Apple Intelligence to surface one-tap suggestions based on what's being discussed in a conversation. If someone you're talking to asks you to send a photo, Messages recognizes the request and sug…
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 1:17am -
  • Apple Event Livestream: Where and When to Watch on September 9
    Following this morning's announcement of the iPhone event that will take place on September 9, Apple added an event placeholder to its YouTube channel.Apple will stream the "Surprise and Shine" event on YouTube, on the Apple Events website, and in the Apple TV app wherever it is available.YouTube users can click on the video placeholder and choose the "Notify me" option to get a notification when the livestream is up. Apple also added an event countdown.If YouTube has your location…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 11:00pm -
  • 1-800-APL-CARE Now Connects You With AI Assistant Instead of Human
    If you dial Apple Support's phone number 1-800-APL-CARE from the U.S. or Canada, there is a good chance that an AI-powered support assistant will now answer.While many of Apple's phone systems already had a basic automated operator, the Apple Support phone line is now using a voice powered by generative AI. The assistant can answer questions and troubleshoot issues with your Apple products, with it able to provide detailed step-by-step instructions. The assistant can still transfer you to…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:10pm -
  • Leaked Images Give First Look at Apple's AI Servers
    Images claiming to show the inside of an Apple-made AI server, believed to power Private Cloud Compute, surfaced online this week, offering a first look at how the hardware is laid out.The images were shared earlier this week by the X user @hsuchingpo, an account with a track record of Apple hardware and prototype leaks. Captioned simply "Apple M5 Server," the leaker said the hardware is "most likely" Apple's Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system. Private Cloud Compute is Apple's system for o…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:04pm -
  • How to Install iOS 27 Public Beta 5 on Your iPhone
    Apple this week made available the fifth public beta of iOS 27, bringing a more stable version of the software to a wider audience following lengthy testing by developers. Keep reading to learn how to prepare your device for the beta software and how to install it.Signing up to get the ‌iOS 27 or ‌iPadOS 27 public beta is simple once you know how – it can be done by enrolling an iPhone or iPad in Apple's free Apple Beta Software Program. The steps you need to complete to install the…
    - 53 days ago 6 Jul 26, 9:45pm -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • newApple Pushes for Faster Discovery in OpenAI Trade Secrets Case
    Apple is intensifying its legal fight with OpenAI, asking a court to accelerate discovery in a dispute over alleged misuse of confidential information. Apple filed the lawsuit in July 2026 and has since pushed for faster access to documents and witnesses. OpenAI, however, argues that expedited discovery is unnecessary. The company says Apple will receive […]The post Apple Pushes for Faster Discovery in OpenAI Trade Secrets Case appeared first on TUAW.
    - 14 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 3:30am -
  • newApple Maps Ads Begin Appearing on iPhones in US and Canada
    Apple Maps is entering a new phase as sponsored listings begin appearing for iPhone users. The rollout has started gradually across parts of the United States and Canada after months of preparation. Apple first confirmed its plan to introduce advertising to Maps in March. The company linked the move to its broader Apple Business expansion […]The post Apple Maps Ads Begin Appearing on iPhones in US and Canada appeared first on TUAW.
    - 15 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 3:08am -
  • Ted Lasso Season 5 Filming Set to Begin in January 2027
    Apple appears ready to keep the Ted Lasso momentum going. Production on the hit comedy’s fifth season could begin as early as January 2027, according to a new report. The news follows a strong start for Season 4. Its premiere generated nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes during its first two days. Moreover, the launch […]The post Ted Lasso Season 5 Filming Set to Begin in January 2027 appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 9:08am -
  • Trump Eyes Apple China Memory Deal for Trade Leverage
    Rising memory costs may be pushing Apple toward an unusual supply-chain option. However, that commercial request could also become part of a much larger diplomatic discussion between Washington and Beijing. According to a report based on an unverified Chinese leak, Apple has sought permission to purchase memory from Chinese producer CXMT. The company is currently […]The post Trump Eyes Apple China Memory Deal for Trade Leverage appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 5:59am -
  • 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.
    - 4 days 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.
    - 4 days ago 24 Aug 26, 8:31pm -

9to5 Mac Apple News

Cult of Mac

  • newAnthropic was illegally blacklisted by the Trump administration, court rules
    On Thursday, a judge ruled that the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic earlier this year was unconstitutional, delivering the AI lab a win in a monthslong rollercoaster of a battle with the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in March in a California district court, accused the Trump administration of unlawfully retaliating against Anthropic for setting "red […]
    - 9 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 8:44am -
  • newThe GTA VI ‘extended look’ is now streaming on YouTube
    Rockstar has officially published its "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI on YouTube and on its website, as promised. The in-depth preview, which "entirely" features footage captured from the PS5 version of the game, initially premiered on Netflix at 3PM ET. But because Rockstar allowed creators to post reaction videos, you've technically been able […]
    - 11 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 6:35am -
  • newThe biggest video game of all time looks like a movie
    I think I know why Rockstar Games debuted its "extended look" of Grand Theft Auto VI on Netflix instead of immediately dropping it for free on YouTube. Unlike most video game trailers, the almost 27-minute preview of GTA VI felt more like a slice of a prestige crime drama than any video game trailer that […]
    - 13 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 4:50am -
  • newMeta addresses ‘pervert glasses’ reputation with a privacy fix and a new marketing campaign
    Meta is updating its AI-powered smart glasses to close a loophole that allowed wearers to keep recording after covering the front-facing LED. Alex Himel, Meta's vice president of augmented reality, writes in a post on Threads that "the camera will now stop working if the light is covered during a recording." The company's line of […]
    - 15 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 3:07am -
  • newGTA VI: all the news on Rockstar’s next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series
    It’s been over a decade and two console generations since GTA V came out, and its sequel is still a work in progress. GTA VI has faced multiple delays, with developer Rockstar Games bumping back its predicted release date twice, eventually shifting to November 19th, 2026, a full year after its originally planned fall 2025 […]
    - 16 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 1:31am -
  • newGTA VI looks just as great as we could hope for
    Netflix and Rockstar Games finally debuted their "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI. It showed that the new game looks to keep much of the spirit of GTA - exploration, driving, crimes, shooting, and cinematic story scenes. But everything just looks much better than previous entries, with impressive graphics, densely-packed rooms, and detailed environments. […]
    - 17 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 1:19am -
  • newGoogle’s AI note-taking app now allows you to interact with books
    Google's AI note-taking app, Gemini Notebook, can now pull information from the books you've purchased. The new "Expert Intelligence" feature allows you to bring titles from Google Play Books directly into Gemini Notebook, which means you can ask questions about the material, as well as generate plans, infographics, AI podcasts, and more based on their […]
    - 17 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 1:00am -
  • newGoogle tells Android app developers to cool it on memory use, or else
    Google will start policing memory-hungry Android apps as a direct response to the RAM crisis. Spotted by TechCrunch, the company yesterday published a memo addressing the Play Store's role in enforcing new memory-usage restrictions. The post emphasizes the importance of meeting new memory usage limits for apps, in order "to help developers navigate industry-wide hardware […]
    - 18 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 12:03am -
  • newSpeedo’s new smart goggles module can track all four swim strokes
    Speedo is launching a removable smart module for its Vanquisher goggles that can analyze a swimmer's performance across all four swim strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. The new Speedo iQ system uses swim-specific sensors to analyze head movement in the water, time breaths, and track distance per stroke. Unlike other smart goggles, such as […]
    - 20 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 9:48pm -
  • newJensen Huang says Nvidia achieved AGI, again — not that it matters
    On Nvidia's earnings call Wednesday, CEO Jensen Huang casually announced the company had "achieved AGI," one of the tech industry's ultimate goals some of its biggest players have spent years chasing. Almost immediately, Huang dismissed the coveted milestone as "senseless." He's right. For the supposed finish line of the AI race, there is no consensus […]
    - 20 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 9:45pm -

Apple Insider

  • newTim Cook pledges aid to victims of Nepal flooding
    Once again, Tim Cook has announced that Apple will be donating to the relief efforts following a natural disaster, this time the overwhelming flooding in Nepal.The flooding in Nepal - image credit: Sanjit Pariyar.Just as he has so many times before, most recently with European wildfires and Venezuelan earthquakes, Cook has promised aid. It's one of Cook's final acts as CEO of Apple ahead of John Ternus replacing him on September 1, 2026.Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic flas…
    - 54 mins ago 28 Aug 26, 4:56pm -
  • newiPhone Ultra: What to expect from Apple's first foldable iPhone, and when
    Rumors of a folding iPhone go back more than a decade, and the device will finally break cover very soon. Here's what the rumor mill thinks is coming.Apple's foldable iPhone might be right around the corner.Apple's first foldable is right around the corner, and while it's still unclear if it will be called the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra, it's sure to make a splash. Over the years, multiple sources have claimed Apple was working on devices with folding displays, with the first expected to be an…
    - 1 hour ago 28 Aug 26, 4:47pm -
  • newTim Cook's greatest moments hosting WWDC
    Tim Cook's career as Apple CEO can be mapped through his best WWDC announcements. Here's what we think are the best, as he puts the final touches on handing the baton to John Ternus.An unusually somber Tim Cook at WWDC 2016, as he lead the audience in a moment's silence over the Florida shooting the day before - image credit: Apple.As Tim Cook steps down as CEO, he's been looking back at his legacy, and so has AppleInsider. He was rarely more high-profile than at WWDC, which ultimately he prese…
    - 2 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 4:17pm -
  • newIncoming Apple CEO John Ternus meets with Tim Cook's friend Pikachu & Pokemon CEO
    The Pokemon team visited Apple Park on their way to the Pokemon World Championship starting on August 28 in San Francisco, giving Pikachu a chance to explore and meet the next CEO of Apple.Pikachu wonders around Apple ParkOne of the perks of being CEO of Apple is meeting all kinds of celebrities. While Tim Cook might be partial to Bono, he's also buddies with a certain electric mouse.A social media post from Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed Pikachu was set loose in Apple Park. Incoming CEO John Ternu…
    - 13 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 4:49am -
  • newHow to photograph the August 27 lunar eclipse with iPhone Live Photos
    The August 27 partial lunar eclipse will place 96.3% of the moon inside Earth's shadow, and an iPhone Live Photo can give photographers several chances to capture a sharp image. Here's how to do it.iPhone 17 Pro camerasThe partial phase begins at 10:34 p.m. EDT and reaches its maximum at 12:13 a.m. EDT on August 28, according to NASA. Before 10:34 p.m., the moon will pass through Earth's lighter penumbra, producing only subtle shading.Most of North and South America will see the eclipse, while p…
    - 16 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 1:35am -
  • newApple's new & cheaper Apple Polishing Cloth almost as good as the original
    I tested out Apple's updated polishing cloth. It still cleans fine, and there are still cheaper options.Cleaning the Apple Vision Pro with the new Apple Polishing ClothThe Apple Polishing Cloth first arrived on the scene in 2021 with a $19 price tag. It's easily mocked as it is just a fancy cleaning cloth.Its popularity was unrivaled, but it's uncertain how many were bought outside of video producers, honestly. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 16 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 1:31am -
  • newSkip Apple's $3,800 storage upgrade with these 8TB SSD
    Apple charges $3,800 to upgrade the new M5 Max Mac Studio from 512GB to 8TB. You have better and more flexible choices that can save you money.SSDs for Mac StudioBefore Apple's June price increases, the storage upgrade prices were easier to justify. They're much harder to swallow now.The new M5 Max Mac Studio starts at $2,499 and is available to preorder ahead of its September 22 release. Selecting 8TB in Apple's configurator adds $3,800 to the base model's price.An external SSD adds 8TB without…
    - 17 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 1:06am -
  • newSave $1,400 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max with 128GB RAM
    A staggering $1,400 discount is in effect on Apple's loaded 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max 40-core GPU and 128GB of RAM, but supply is limited and the offer may sell out quickly.Save $1,400 on Apple's loaded M5 Max MacBook Pro with 128GB RAM - Image credit: AppleThe $1,400 discount brings the cost of Apple's loaded 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip down to $5,299 when ordered in Silver.Save $1,400 on 14" MacBook Pro M5 Max Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 17 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 12:59am -
  • newPSA: Don't use a free iPhone that just turns up at your home
    If you get an unexpected iPhone shipped to you using it is just giving hackers your bank accounts and passwords. Here's what to look for, who to tell about it, and how to deal with it.The sealed iPhone that turned up at a Reddit user's house - image credit: Remarkable_Source_64 on Reddit.Well, maybe you do have a secret admirer, we're not judging and you are looking very good today. But a surprise gift of an iPhone will seem to be too good to be true because it is.It will have been sent to you,…
    - 19 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 10:37pm -
  • newApple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM drops to $1,549
    A limited-time MacBook Air special is in effect on Apple's latest M5 13-inch laptop, bringing the 32GB model down to $1,549.Save $150 on this high-end M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleB&H's $150 discount applies to the M5 13-inch MacBook Air with a 10-core GPU and 512GB of storage. It also has an upgrade to 32GB of RAM, the max amount available in the M5 MacBook Air range.Buy M5 Air 32GB RAM for $1,549 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 19 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 10:27pm -
  • newBuilt-in Genlock makes the Mac Studio a boon for professional video production
    Apple has added Genlock to the new Mac Studio and the M5 Pro Mac mini. If you already know what that does for you, you've already called your production manager to make a purchase.Genlock means you can sync the footage from a whole array of iPhones - image credit: Apple.It wasn't the most high-profile aspect of the newly updated Mac Studio, but Genlock will be the reason some users buy it. Genlock is a system for synchronizing footage from multiple cameras and saves potentially hours of manually…
    - 20 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 9:37pm -
  • newApple's viral iPhone Ultra tease has probably been lost in translation
    It's fun to look at Apple invite graphics, and speculate, but it can go off the rails. Apple fans are arguing semantics over whether a Chinese event tagline contains a cheeky nod to the iPhone Ultra.Apple's Chinese event tagline fuels iPhone Ultra debateIt's not a big secret that the folding iPhone is likely in about two weeks. Let's not read too much into what Google Translate says, though.If you visit the China Mainland Apple homepage in Chrome, and then translate the text to English, you're g…
    - 22 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 8:11pm -
  • newMac, iPhone, and Apple Vision Pro suppliers in Vietnam get new Apple Education Center
    Apple has announced a new Apple Education Center in Hanoi, which aims to train employees in the growing number of Vietnamese manufacturing firms supplying the company.Vietnam is an increasingly significant supplier for Apple - image credit: Apple.The new center is the latest investment from Apple's Supplier Employee Development fund, which was founded in 2022 with an initial $50 million. So far that program has reportedly trained over 108,000 supplier employees, and now Apple has announced an ex…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 5:53pm -
  • M5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac Studio: Four years of change, compared
    The M5 Ultra Mac Studio arrives four years after the first, equipped with the M1 Ultra. Here's how the latest top-spec model has moved on from the original big-hitter.M5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M1 Ultra Mac StudioThe new Mac Studio appeared with a new M5 Ultra chip on Tuesday, making it the top option for anyone working on AI. It marks the fourth Ultra model to be released, over four years after the very first one was introduced.Back in March 2022, the M1 Ultra model was viewed as a big deal. Thanks…
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 5:43pm -
  • How to make Mac Downloads & other Dock folders easier to use
    Removing Downloads from the Dock eliminates its one-click Fan view, but the folder and its files remain on the Mac. Here's how to restore Fan view on the Downloads folder.Downloads on the Mac DockApple treats Dock items as aliases that point to the originals. Removing a Dock alias changes only the Dock, so putting it back doesn't recover, move, or duplicate any files.Open Finder and choose Go, then Home, or press Shift-Command-H.Drag Downloads to the Dock beside the Trash.Control-click or right-…
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 8:57am -
  • Bringnox smart roller shades review: wide window coverage in your Apple Home
    Smart shades are an affordable luxury for your Apple Home, and the ones from Bringnox offer Matter over Thread in a less costly package. It's more of the same, but in a good way.Bringnox smart roller shades reviewWhen I accepted the review for Bringnox smart roller shades, I expected something similar or competitive to the SmartWings shades I previously reviewed. Here's the thing — these might be nearly identical shades under a different brand.I'm not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing or cloni…
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 5:38am -
  • What to expect from Apple's 'Surprise and shine' iPhone 18 Pro event on September 9
    Apple has confirmed its September special event will be held on September 9. It won't just be the iPhone 18 Pro or folding iPhone launch, but also the first event with John Ternus as CEO. Here's what to expect.The Apple logo accompanying the 2026 event inviteRegular as clockwork, Apple holds an event in early September to launch new iPhone models and other products. Apple has just confirmed that this will be the case for 2026's presentation.Titled "Surprise and shine," the event will be taking p…
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 3:34am -
  • Apple's iPhone Ultra could mark the return of a red iPhone
    A new leak claims Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, could bring back a red finish, but the images raise more questions than they answer.Image Credit: Evan BlassOn Wednesday, longtime Apple leaker Evan Blass suggested that Apple will revive a much-missed color for its yet-unannounced iPhone Ultra. In his post to X, he showcases a few renders of the iPhone Ultra in white, black, and red.It's notable, as Apple hasn't released a red iPhone since 2022, when it released the iPhone 14 an…
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 12:43am -
  • M6 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
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 12:01am -
  • How to watch Apple's iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Ultra launch live
    The foldable iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro launch is coming. Here's how and when to watch the event live.Render of rumored iPhone 18 Dark Cherry colorApple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra. The presentation will also be Apple's first major product event after new CEO John Ternus takes over on September 1.The company will follow its recent prerecorded format, with media and other guests gathering at Apple Park for an in-person compo…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 11:37pm -
  • Meta agrees to $18B settlement to end teen social hygiene lawsuit
    Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion and to make changes to Facebook and other online services, all to settle a federal lawsuit alleging teenagers are being harmed by social media.Instagram, one of Meta's online social propertiesMark Zuckerberg's Meta has been dealing with a trial concerning the mental and social effects of social media for a while, but it's seemingly no longer a problem. The social giant has managed to hammer out a settlement with some functional concessions as well as a he…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:25pm -
  • If you're going to the iPhone 18 Pro event, there's a 'Welcome Run'
    Attendees to the September 9 iPhone 18 Pro event are being invited to warm up the night before, with a fun walk, run, or wheelchair lap at Apple Park.Apple ParkApple has just confirmed that its September special event titled "Surprise and shine" will be taking place on September 9. However, for those who turn up the night before, they get to take part in another activity.Attendees to the Wednesday event are being invited to take part in a "Welcome Run, Walk, or Roll" on the evening of September…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:16pm -
  • Save $500 on Apple's 2TB MacBook Pro with M5 Pro 20-core GPU
    Amazon's $500 discount brings the upgraded M5 Pro MacBook Pro down to $2,699, the lowest price available.Apple's 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro is marked down to $2,699 - Image credit: AppleThe $500 markdown applies to Apple's current 14-inch MacBook Pro with an upgraded M5 Pro chip that boasts an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU. This configuration, which is discounted to $2,699 in Space Black, also has 24GB of unified memory and an upgrade to a 2TB SSD.Save $500 on 2TB MacBook Pro Continue Reading on Apple…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:15pm -
  • M5 Ultra Mac Studio vs M3 Ultra Mac Studio: Apple's AI desktop, compared
    Apple's top-tier Mac, the Mac Studio, has been given a big AI bump with the M5 Ultra. Here's how it compares against the M3 Ultra model it replaces.The Mac Studio now has M5 Ultra, an upgrade from the M3 Ultra. The new Mac Studio arrived on Tuesday, with the all-new M5 Ultra now the top-of-the-range chip for tough productivity workloads. Apple is positioning it squarely as a desktop for doing a lot of AI-related processing, including running models locally.The design stays faithful to the outgoi…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 9:59pm -
  • Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan lead new Apple TV heist drama
    A new cryptically-named heist drama starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan is poised to pull off its Apple TV debut in Fall 2026.Image credit: Apple TVAccording to Apple TV, the story of "12 12 12" unfolds across three separate timelines of the heist. The 12 months it takes to plan, the 12 hours of the heist itself, and the 12 days following the heist.It follows a disgraced FBI agent, played by Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mackie, and an American career criminal, Critics' Choice Awards nominee J…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 9:56pm -
  • iPhone Ultra motherboard may just have leaked
    Apple has kept iPhone Ultra production details under lock and key better than it did with the iPhone Air, but at last there's a component leak. Or an over-detailed hoax.AppleInsider has long argued that if the much-rumored folding iPhone were to be launched in September, that we should be seeing leaked components. There's now been so much other evidence that it seems inevitable, but finally there has been a component leak. Allegedly.We won't know if these shots are really of the iPhone Ultra's m…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 9:41pm -
  • How to use digital IDs in Apple Wallet & where they are supported
    In a growing number of states, now including Virginia, you can add your ID to Apple Wallet. Here's how to add them, how they work, where they are, what the limitations are, and what they can do.A digital driver's license in the Apple Wallet appWe're moving closer and closer to a world where you can ditch your physical wallet. You can already add your credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, tickets and boarding passes, and most recently — your driver's license to Apple Wallet.But the license…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 8:49pm -
  • This iPhone Ultra teaser is almost as good as Apple launch videos
    If this is not how Apple presents the iPhone Ultra, perhaps it should be. A YouTuber has produced a concept video showing how the new device might be used, and launched.Detail from a concept video showing what the iPhone Ultra could be like - image credit: Gunho Lee.It will probably be September 9, 2026 when John Ternus presents the long-awaited foldable, the iPhone Ultra. He'll do it in a pre-recorded video that will definitely be slick, and definitely persuade you to want to buy.What it won't…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 8:46pm -
  • World's best selling smartphone is the iPhone 17 - again
    Figures for the second quarter of 2026 show that the iPhone 17 is once more the biggest selling smartphone around the globe, and that Apple takes the next two spots as well.The iPhone 17 is the world's best-selling smartphoneAccording to previous figures from Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026. But that was predicted, since in the months after launch, the trend in iPhone sales is to see an increase in the non-Pro models.Now the research firm says that…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 7:30pm -
  • M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M4 Max Mac Studio: Faster, more expensive
    Apple's Mac Studio just got updated with M5 Max chip. Unlike the Mac mini, there's a strong argument to get or keep the prior model instead.M5 Max Mac Studio vs. M4 Max Mac Studio: Specs, hardware, price.After debuting in the MacBook Pro in March 2026, the M5 Max chip has made its way to Apple's top-of-the-line desktop, the Mac Studio.Though the Mac Studio hasn't undergone any visual changes, the M5 Max introduces significant under-the-hood enhancements. With Neural Accelerators in each GPU core…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 5:08pm -
  • OpenAI's lawsuit delays cause more harm every day, says Apple
    Apple has pushed back against OpenAI's trying to delay the trade theft lawsuit while the AI company continues to profit from allegedly stolen information.Apple continues to press for expedited discovery in its case against OpenAI.Apple first filed suit against OpenAI over alleged mass IP theft in July 2026. Since then, Apple has pressed for a faster start to the proceedings, and OpenAI has basically claimed that Apple is only suing because it can't compete.OpenAI has argued that Apple's asking f…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 4:49pm -
  • Asus ROG Kithara headset review: Audiophile gaming
    The Asus ROG Kithara brings Hifiman's planar-magnetic drivers and signature design to the Mac gaming world with aplomb that's sometimes undermined by unfortunate complexities.ROG Kithara review: Few headsets are quite so bigIn a world that's full to the brim with mediocre gaming headsets, this Asus ROG and Hifiman collaboration is certainly different. Hifiman is known for its premium headphones aimed squarely at audiophiles with plenty of money to spend on their hobby.By contrast, gamers aren't…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 5:59am -
  • JetBrains local model won't cost any tokens, but needs a $2,700 Mac mini to run it
    Apple just announced the Mac mini with M5 Pro and you'll need one with 64GB of RAM to run the Junie Local model, a free 27B parameter coding agent that compares to Sonnet 4.5 or GPT-5.Junie Local needs a powerful Mac to run, but doesn't cost any tokensJetBrains developed Junie as a coding agent that runs on your Mac and calls out to models the user chose. That always required some configuration and sending data off to some other AI product, so JetBrains has built Junie Local.According to a blog…
    - 3 days ago 26 Aug 26, 1:46am -
  • Apple Maps ads are finally showing up on iPhone
    Apple Maps ads have finally arrived after months of buildup, with the first sponsored listings rolling out on iPhones across the US and Canada.An example of an Apple Maps adIn March, Apple confirmed it would bring ads to Apple Maps. The ads were part of the greater Apple Business rollout.It wasn't known exactly when Apple would begin rolling out the ads, but the company had set a tentative release date for Summer 2026. And, true to its word, we're now seeing ads popping up in Apple Maps. Continu…
    - 3 days ago 26 Aug 26, 12:55am -
  • Adding AppleCare to Mac Studio & Mac mini is later in the purchase process than before
    Despite the New Mac mini and Mac Studio apparently not including an option to add AppleCare where it has historically been during the order process, you just have to click through a few pages to get it done.AppleCare options are available for the new Macs.It's not remotely clear why Apple would choose to hide AppleCare for the new Macs since the option is front and center with other Macs. With those, AppleCare is on the order page, right after processor, RAM, and storage options.With the new Mac…
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 11:00pm -
  • M6 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.…
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 10:50pm -
  • Why 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…
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 9:31pm -
  • Apple'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…
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 9:15pm -
  • Mac 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. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 8:29pm -
  • MacBook-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…
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 8:17pm -
  • You 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…
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 8:15pm -
  • New 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…
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 7:57pm -
  • New 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 days ago 25 Aug 26, 6:29pm -
  • You'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…
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 5:25pm -
  • New 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…
    - 3 days ago 25 Aug 26, 7:43am -
  • Nuki 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…
    - 4 days ago 25 Aug 26, 5:35am -
  • 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…
    - 20 days ago 9 Aug 26, 12:29am -
  • How hide your location works and how location sharing is improved in iOS 27 Find My
    The upgrades to Find My in iOS 27 are more than just graphical. Now there's more granular control over location sharing, and you can even pause sharing temporarily.Find My's changes in iOS 27Like a lot of other apps in iOS 27, the updates to Find My are not really groundbreaking in nature. But they are still useful.The obvious changes this time are a refinement of the design. The Liquid Glass aesthetic wasn't around for iOS 26, but it's certainly here in iOS 27. Continue Reading on AppleInsider…
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  • How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 26 when you need a break
    While Activity Rings are a staple for fitness enthusiasts, there might be times when you need to pause them. Here's how you can do it in watchOS 26.How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 26The Activity Rings on the Apple Watch are a great way to keep track of your daily movement, exercise, and standing goals. However, there are situations where keeping them active isn't practical.For instance, maintaining your usual activity level could interfere with the recovery process if you're recovering fr…
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  • HidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My
    The HidrateSpark Pro 2 makes tracking your water intake easy and fun with Apple Health integration, Find My, and plenty of options for drinking alerts.HidrateSpark Pro 2 reviewIf there's one thing you need to know about your health as a human being, it's that you're probably not drinking enough water. Being properly hydrated can help you stay awake, focused, feeling healthy, and motivated throughout the day.I've actually been a happy HidrateSpark user for years, and when I saw the HidrateSpark P…
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MacWorld

  • newiPhone 18 Pro pre-orders might start later than usual this year
    Macworld Just a few days ago, Apple announced the date for its annual Phone event: Wednesday, September 9, less than two weeks away. We’re 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 you’re 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…
    - 4 mins ago 28 Aug 26, 5:46pm -
  • newThese $40 rollerblade wheels are the office upgrade you didn’t know you needed
    Macworld Buy on AmazonThe Office Oasis Rollerblade Office Chair Wheels – $39.95Buy on AmazonThe best upgrade I ever made to my home office wasn’t my Mac Studio or Studio Display XDR. It’s a set of rollerblade wheels. For my office chair. Really!We all just sort of accept that our office chair wheels are the way they are. Those little double-wheel plastic or hard rubberized (if you’re lucky) casters that swivel…
    - 34 mins ago 28 Aug 26, 5:16pm -
  • newApple is making it really difficult to buy its highest-end Mac Studio
    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 won’t 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 don’t expect many people to actually get their hands…
    - 1 hour ago 28 Aug 26, 4:45pm -
  • newWatch out for this fake Face ID Apple Pay pop-up scam
    Macworld The security, antivirus, and VPN company Malwarebytes has an interesting post on its Malwarebytes Labs blog detailing a new and sophisticated scam.The web-based trick is meant to make users think that they just made a big payment with Apple Pay, with the goal being to trick them into calling a fake “Apple Support” number. That’s the real objective: Once they have you talking to a fake support agent, they’ll gather personal or financial info to actually…
    - 1 hour ago 28 Aug 26, 4:30pm -
  • newAirPods: Here are the new features in iOS 27
    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 translation. So it’s hardly surprising that the AirPods will also gain new features with iOS 27, for which you won’t need to buy new headphones.If you’d like, you can try out these features right now with the iOS 27 beta – or you can wait abou…
    - 1 hour ago 28 Aug 26, 4:30pm -
  • newTim Cook wasn’t Steve Jobs. He was better
    Macworld The clock is ticking; in just a few days, Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure as Apple CEO will come to an end. Looking back at the past decade and a half, I’d distill the company’s progress into a couple of words: growth and stability. Cook may not be perceived as iconic or innovative as Steve Jobs, but he was undoubtedly the perfect pick to lead Apple after his death. And he may go down as the best CEO Apple has ever had.Back in 2011, Apple needed a mastermind w…
    - 2 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 3:45pm -
  • newJust $50 gets you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on your Mac for life
    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 don’t 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…
    - 4 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • newInstead of paying monthly for your IDE, you can get Visual Studio Pro 2026 for life for just $30
    Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99) through August 30.Most professional IDEs require a monthly subscription that becomes a worse deal the longer you pay for it. If you want a simpler alternative, Microsoft now allows you to get lifetime licenses for Visual Studio Pro, and this one is even on sale for $29.97 (reg. $499.99).This is the 64-bit version, so it can handle very large solutions a…
    - 4 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • newSave $300 on the ultimate M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM
    Macworld Apple MacBook Pro M5 ProView DealIt’s a tricky time to buy a new MacBook. Apple raised prices on new MacBooks by as much as $500 in June, and after this week’s Mac mini and Mac Studio releases, that might not be the last one. So you’ll want to get the most memory at the best price, and today’s deal checks both boxes: The 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM is down to $3,399 at B&H right now, a saving…
    - 21 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 8:36pm -
  • newIf you ordered an M4 Mac mini, you may be getting a free M6 upgrade
    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 you’re 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 it’s not available until September 22, Apple’s online ordering system still gu…
    - 24 hours ago 27 Aug 26, 6:13pm -
  • iOS 27 finally lets you separately adjust the volume of ringtones, alarms, and alerts
    Macworld It’s 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 haven’t had to deal with for years: Independent volume controls for various kinds of system sounds.Sure, you’ve been able to adjust the volume for media (videos or music) separately from system sounds for ages. But there’s been one “Ringto…
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 4:45pm -
  • 6 Mac mini and Mac Studio upgrades you may have missed
    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 there’s 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 clai…
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 4:00pm -
  • Macworld Podcast: The end of the Tim Cook era
    Macworld Tim Cook’s tenure as CEO of Apple comes to an end on September 1. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a look at Cook’s memorable run at running one of the most valuable companies in the world. This is episode 997 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 997 on YouTubeListen to episode 997 on Apple PodcastsTune in to episode 997 on SpotifyGet info Click on the links below…
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 1:48pm -
  • This $25 charging cable also opens your beverages
    Macworld TL;DR: GoCable is an 8-function, 100W-capable USB-C and Lightning cable with data transfer, magnetic storage, an LED display, a cutter, bottle opener, and carabiner for $24.99.Most charging cables accomplish one job and then tie themselves into knots at the bottom of a bag. GoCable takes a more ambitious approach, squeezing eight practical features into a 5.9-inch keyring accessory that’s currently $24.99 instead of $49.99.Its headline feature is cha…
    - 1 day ago 27 Aug 26, 1:30pm -
  • Apple Wallet IDs: How to add your license (and where it actually works)
    Macworld Apple added the capability to add digital state IDs or driver’s licenses to Apple Wallet years ago, with the very first supporting states announced back in 2021. It’s 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 doesn’t support driver’s licenses in W…
    - 2 days ago 27 Aug 26, 1:54am -
  • These are the new iPhone 18 Pro colors Apple will unveil September 9
    Macworld It’s 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 Apple’s supply chain regarding the color options for the iPhone 18 lineup. We…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:48pm -
  • Surprise and Shine! Apple’s big iPhone event set for September 9
    Macworld Apple has officially announced the date and time of its big September iPhone event: Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. That’s 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 wil…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:34pm -
  • Apple’s September iPhone event: Date, time, and what will launch
    Macworld Apple has confirmed that it will hold an event on Wednesday September 9, starting at 1pm ET, 10am PT and 6pm BST. We expect that Apple will take the wraps off the new iPhone 18 Pro, new iPhone Ultra and new Apple Watches during the keynote.Read on to find out everything you need to know about Apple’s iPhone launch event for 2026, including when the Apple Event will start where you are, and the new products Apple will launch. You will be able to watch the eve…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:15pm -
  • The iPhone event is September 9. The iPhone you want might not be there
    Macworld Apple’s fall iPhone event has become one of the easiest product launches to predict. Every year since 2011, we’ve 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 year’s keynote will be quite different from previous ones. While it will still be an Phone event, o…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 10:13pm -
  • When is Apple’s next event? Dates, rumors, and what to expect
    Macworld Apple has confirmed the date of its next event: this year’s September event will take place on Wednesday, September 9. It may not be Apple’s final event of 2026, however, with another launch potentially following in October.Apple typically has four main event windows each year: a spring event, WWDC in June, the iPhone event in September, and sometimes a further event in October. The company rarely confirms dates far in advance, and there’s no guarantee i…
    - 2 days ago 26 Aug 26, 9:59pm -