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  • newApple Executive Comments on New iPad Mini Lacking 120Hz Display
    While the new iPad mini has an OLED display, the device does not support ProMotion, meaning the display's refresh rate is limited to 60Hz instead of 120Hz.ProMotion support would have allowed for the iPad mini's refresh rate to automatically adjust from 10Hz to 120Hz depending on the content being displayed, but evidently Apple has kept the feature exclusive to the iPad Pro among iPad models for now.In an interview with YouTuber and podcaster Christopher Lawley, Apple's vice president…
    - 3 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 2:44am -
  • newApple Avoids Showing Pinched Fingers on iPad Mini Page in South Korea
    In the U.S. and most other countries, Apple's website shows the new iPad mini being held by pinched fingers, but this is not the case in South Korea.The new iPad mini shown with pinched fingers on Apple's website in the U.S.On its South Korean website, Apple simply shows an image of the iPad mini on its own.The new iPad mini shown without pinched fingers on Apple's website in South KoreaApple also omitted the pinched fingers from its South Korean website for the iPhone Air in 2025, b…
    - 4 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 2:23am -
  • newHere's a Hands-On Look at HomePod Mini 2's New Two-Tone Colors
    The HomePod mini 2 is launching tomorrow (or in a few hours in Australia and New Zealand) and a new hands-on video from Craig's Tech Talk gives a clear look at the two-tone color design Apple added with some of the color options.For the pink, blue, and green HomePod mini models, the two layers of acoustic fabric are different colors. In pink, the outer layer is a light pink and the inner fabric is more of a coral. For the blue ‌HomePod mini 2‌, the mesh is blue and the fabric underneat…
    - 5 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 1:34am -
  • newApple Lowers App Store Fees in Taiwan Starting October 31
    Apple is lowering the commission that it collects in Taiwan to 26 percent, down from 30 percent. Apple plans to drop the rate for in-app purchase and paid app transactions on the iOS and iPadOS Taiwan storefront starting on October 31.The commission update comes after Apple held discussions with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission (TFTC). In a statement to MacRumors, Apple said the fee reduction reflects its ongoing commitment to developers. We're making updates to the Taiwan storefront of th…
    - 5 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 12:36am -
  • newHomeView Pre-Order Returns to $289.99 on Amazon
    Amazon's $9 pre-order discount on the HomeView has returned for the Space Gray color, allowing you to get the home hub for $289.99, down from $299.00.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.Although only a $9 discount, this is still biggest deal we've seen on the HomeView, and as of writing only Amazon is offering any sort of discount on the device.…
    - 6 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 12:25am -
  • newYou Can Turn Off the New MacBook Pro's Touchscreen Functionality
    The new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays have an accessibility setting that allows you to turn off touch input entirely, according to MacStories editor-in-chief Federico Viticci.He also said there is an option to turn on pinch-to-zoom functionality across the macOS Golden Gate interface.Related Roundups: MacBook Pro, macOS Golden GateBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: MacBook Pro, macOS Golden GateThis article, "You Can Turn Off the New MacBook Pro's Touchscreen Functio…
    - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 11:17pm -
  • newOld 'Popcorn Time' App Left Hundreds of Thousands of Macs at Risk
    If you installed Popcorn Time on a Mac years ago, part of the app may still be running, and it may have left your Mac open to attack.Security firm Eye Research has detailed how Time4Popcorn – an unofficial version of the once-popular movie streaming app – left behind a small update checker that scanned for updates every time the Mac started, even for people who hadn't opened the app in years. The checker basically trusted whatever it downloaded, and gave it full permission to change an…
    - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 10:42pm -
  • newMacBook Pro Mini-LED vs. OLED Buyer's Guide: Every Difference
    Apple's new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display features tandem OLED technology, touchscreen input, the Dynamic Island, and a thinner, lighter design. It joins the existing Liquid Retina XDR models introduced in March 2026, with both versions offering the same M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.The PROLED models carry a $400 starting-price premium across equivalent sizes and chip tiers. The 14-inch M5 Pro starts at $2,499 with Liquid Retina XDR or $2,899 with PROLED XDR, while the corresponding 16-in…
    - 9 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 9:29pm -
  • newWhere to Pre-Order Apple's New MacBooks, iPad Mini, and iMac
    Apple announced an array of new products this week, including the iPad mini 8, M6 iMac, M6 14-inch MacBook Pro, and PROLED XDR MacBook Pro. With new product announcements comes pre-orders, and below we're tracking all of the best places to get your pre-orders in for each device.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.Across the board, these new produ…
    - 10 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:05pm -
  • newApple Releasing HomePod Mini 2 Tomorrow With These New Features
    Following more than two weeks of pre-orders, the HomePod mini 2 will begin arriving to customers and launch in stores this Friday, October 30.Siri AI will be one of the HomePod mini 2's key upgrades, but the feature will not be available at launch. Apple said Siri AI support on the speaker will arrive in a future software update, but it did not say when the update will be released.Siri AI is the more intelligent and personalized version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence that launch…
    - 10 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:02pm -
  • newHow macOS Adapts Its Controls for Touch on the New MacBook Pro
    Apple announced a new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display on Wednesday. It's Apple's first Mac with a screen that supports touch, and demonstrations Apple gave to the media show how macOS reshapes its controls for finger input. Menu bar items expand under a fingertip, window controls get bigger, and the Dynamic Island pulls down into a floating widget, amongst other changes.Back in 2016, then-senior VP of marketing Phil Schiller (now Apple Fellow) argued that putting touch on a Mac display…
    - 12 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:03pm -
  • newJust Got an iPhone Duo? Try These Features First
    Apple's iPhone Duo launched on Friday, October 23 in markets around the world. Keep reading if you're the lucky owner of Apple's first foldable iPhone. Whether you're upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to Apple, this guide will help you get the most out of your new device.With the first iPhone Duo units now in customers' hands, MacRumors has put together the following series of dedicated how-to articles explaining all the new features to be found on Apple's latest model.i…
    - 14 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:23pm -
  • newApple Announced Scott Forstall's Departure 14 Years Ago Today
    Fourteen years ago today, Apple announced that iOS chief Scott Forstall would leave the company the following year, serving as an advisor to Tim Cook in the interim. Reports at the time said Forstall refused to sign Apple's public apology for the poor coverage of Apple Maps, dismissing the problems as exaggerated, leaving Cook's name on the letter instead.Forstall kept a low profile until 2015, when he resurfaced as a Broadway producer, winning a Tony for Fun Home. Elsewhere this month, Appl…
    - 14 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 3:53pm -
  • Best Buy Opens Pre-Orders for PROLED XDR MacBook Pro With $100 Bonus Gift Cards
    Similar to the iPad mini 8 and M6 MacBook Pro, the just-announced MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays have become available for pre-order at Best Buy with a bonus gift card offer. All configurations are eligible for a $100 Best Buy e-gift card with purchase, and membership in Best Buy Plus or Total is not required.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…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 4:34am -
  • Here's Everything Apple Announced This Week
    It's been a busy October for Apple, and just this week, we got a new OLED iPad mini, an ‌OLED‌ MacBook Pro with a touch display, a new M6 ‌MacBook Pro‌, and an M6 iMac.Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.If you missed the news over the last three days, we've rounded up all our coverage in one spot, so it's easy to take a look back.The ‌MacBook Pro‌ got the biggest update, and it's now the first Mac with an ‌OLED‌ display and touch support. It's a…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 4:15am -
  • Here's a Real-World Look at the New MacBook Pro's Glowing Apple Logo
    Surprise! The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED displays have a glowing Apple logo, a beloved feature that was phased out a decade ago.In a hands-on video shared on his YouTube channel UrAvgConsumer, Judner Aura showed off the glowing Apple logo and revealed that its brightness is tied to the MacBook Pro's display brightness. If you turn up the display brightness, the logo gets brighter, and vice versa. The glowing logo worked the same way on older MacBooks.Skip ahea…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 3:54am -
  • How Accurate Were Rumors About Apple's OLED Touchscreen MacBook Pro?
    Rumors about Apple's work on a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro started in 2023, when Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said there would be a MacBook Pro with an ‌OLED‌ display and a touchscreen, but ‌OLED‌ rumors date back even further. We heard a lot about the new Mac over the last few years, and we thought we'd take a look back to see what was right and what was wrong.OLED 2016 - In 2016, ETNews said Apple was considering ‌OLED‌ displays for future MacBooks. 2019 - The Elec said…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 3:34am -
  • Apple Has 8 New Products Available for Pre-Order
    Apple at 10:10 a.m. Pacific Time today started accepting pre-orders for five new products that will all be released on Friday, November 6.Here are the pre-order pages: iPad mini with OLED display iMac with M6 chip 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip 14-inch MacBook Pro with OLED display 16-inch MacBook Pro with OLED displayThis is in addition to Apple still accepting pre-orders for the HomePod mini 2, which launches this Friday, October 30, and the Apple HomeView smart home hub…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 3:21am -
  • iPhone Duo: Turn the Hinge Into an App Launcher
    If you're eager to change your screen time habits – like staying off Instagram or reading more books – the iPhone Duo may offer a solution. It's the first iPhone with two screens, and there's a trick that you can use to make it consistently open a specific app whenever you unfold it and look at the bigger display. In the Shortcuts app, there's a new iPhone Duo trigger called "Opened or Closed" that runs an automated action when the device is unfolded or folded. One of the best uses fo…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 1:57am -
  • OLED MacBook Pro vs. Mini-LED MacBook Pro: Size and Weight Compared
    The OLED MacBook Pro models look a lot like the prior mini-LED MacBook Pros, but Apple did make some design updates. The new machines are slightly thinner and lighter, and the 16-inch model has a larger display thanks to slimmer bezels.The 16-inch ‌OLED‌ ‌MacBook Pro‌ lists a 16.3-inch display, up from 16.2 inches. The 14-inch ‌OLED‌ ‌MacBook Pro‌ still has the same 14.2-inch display.Height 14-inch ‌OLED‌ ‌MacBook Pro‌ - 0.59 inches 14-inch mini-LED ‌M…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 1:41am -

The Unofficial Apple Blog

  • iPhone Duo Hinge Supplier Denies Blame for Screen Damage
    Apple’s newly launched iPhone Duo faces growing scrutiny after users reported display damage linked to its folding mechanism. Several photographs and videos show cracks appearing near the centre of the foldable screen. However, component manufacturer Fine M-Tec has rejected suggestions that its products caused the failures. On October 26, 2026, the company issued a statement […]The post iPhone Duo Hinge Supplier Denies Blame for Screen Damage appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:45am -
  • Apple TV Developing Sacrament Thriller Starring Damson Idris
    Apple Original Films is developing Sacrament, a new thriller featuring actor Damson Idris, known for his performances in F1 and Snowfall. The project brings Idris back into Apple’s entertainment lineup following his appearance in the racing film F1. Additionally, filmmaker Jonathan Levine has joined the production as director, while Idris will serve as both actor […]The post Apple TV Developing Sacrament Thriller Starring Damson Idris appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 11:58pm -
  • Apple Expands Siri AI to Five Languages, but EU Access Remains Limited
    Apple has expanded its Siri AI capabilities to five additional languages, making its intelligent assistant accessible to more users worldwide. The expansion arrived on October 26, 2026, alongside Apple’s latest 27.2 software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices. Users can now access supported Siri AI features in French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. […]The post Apple Expands Siri AI to Five Languages, but EU Access Remains Limited appeared first on TUAW.
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 10:14pm -
  • Apple Releases iPadOS 27.2 With New Siri AI Features
    Apple released iPadOS 27.2 on October 26, 2026, introducing several improvements to its tablet operating system. The update focuses on easier Siri AI access, improved app functionality, and additional privacy controls. Although this release does not introduce major interface changes, it offers useful improvements for everyday users. Most notably, Apple has simplified how users interact […]The post Apple Releases iPadOS 27.2 With New Siri AI Features appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 days ago 27 Oct 26, 5:53pm -
  • Apple Releases visionOS 27.2 With Bug Fixes and Siri AI Updates
    Apple released visionOS 27.2 on October 26, 2026, bringing another software update to its Vision Pro headset. However, the latest release focuses mainly on maintenance rather than introducing major new features. The update includes bug fixes and performance improvements designed to support smoother operation. Additionally, Apple has introduced broader Siri AI language support and changes […]The post Apple Releases visionOS 27.2 With Bug Fixes and Siri AI Updates appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 days ago 27 Oct 26, 5:48pm -
  • Apple Releases watchOS 27.2 With Performance Fixes
    Apple released watchOS 27.2 on October 26, 2026, bringing another software update to its popular smartwatch lineup. Although the release introduces no apparent new features, it focuses on maintaining a smooth and reliable user experience. The update carries build number 24S118 and continues Apple’s regular software maintenance schedule. Furthermore, the release suggests that Apple is […]The post Apple Releases watchOS 27.2 With Performance Fixes appeared first on TUAW.
    - 3 days ago 27 Oct 26, 5:43pm -

9to5 Mac Apple News

Cult of Mac

  • newThe director of Obsession put a new horror short on YouTube
    Curry Barker, the director behind the hit horror film Obsession, just published a new horror short on YouTube. The short, titled "Mama Bear," is nearly five minutes long. The video is pretty unnerving, and fair warning that it gets a little graphic, but it's a fun one to watch if you're looking for something scary […]
    - 38 mins ago 30 Oct 26, 5:27am -
  • newIntel says it’s selling every affordable laptop chip it can make
    During Intel's latest earnings call, CEO Lip-Bu Tan said that demand for its budget-focused Wildcat Lake chips "is outstripping supply." According to CFO David Zinsner, the chips are now sold out. Zinsner said Intel has "seen significant growth in Wildcat Lake. It's coming exactly at the right time because it's cost-optimized and we're seeing a […]
    - 53 mins ago 30 Oct 26, 5:12am -
  • newReddit’s CEO says Google’s AI Mode ‘does not drive traffic’
    Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said in an earnings call today that Google's AI-powered search modes do not help with traffic to the platform, echoing problems facing other websites and publishers. As part of its Q3 2026 earnings, Reddit revealed that search traffic in October has "dropped by more than 1 million referrals on average per […]
    - 2 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 3:49am -
  • newPatrick Stewart has died at age 86
    Patrick Stewart, best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men, has died at age 86. A message posted to Stewart's Instagram account says the actor died in his Los Angeles home on Wednesday "following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia." Born in 1940 in Mirfield, Yorkshire, England, […]
    - 4 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 1:40am -
  • newReddit will force everyone to log in
    Reddit is announcing a huge shift: It's going to start requiring users to log in. Right now, you can browse Reddit without having an account, and the site is generally a great resource for crowdsourced information on a whole range of topics. I know I'm not the only person who appends "reddit" to a lot […]
    - 4 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 1:37am -
  • newRivian’s R2 is officially its best-selling vehicle
    Rivian reported its third quarter earnings of 2026, providing us a closer look at the company's financial health as it ramps up production of its all-important R2 electric vehicle - which is now, for the first time, outselling all of Rivian's other EVs. Rivian said it brought in $2.155 billion in revenue, a 38 percent […]
    - 5 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 1:32am -
  • newGM to pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driving habits data
    General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million to settle claims that it illegally sold driver and location information to data brokers, as reported earlier by Reuters. The agreement, which resolves a complaint from a coalition of 36 US attorneys general, requires GM to limit the driving data it collects and obtain "express consent" from […]
    - 5 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 12:49am -
  • newYou can generate and edit Google Docs files directly in Gemini chats now
    Now you can generate, preview, and edit PDFs, Google Docs, Google Sheets, slide decks, Markdown files, TXT files, and code directly within Google Gemini. The new file editing capabilities are available starting today for all Gemini users, and while PDF previews/editing works on both the web and mobile, all other file formats are only in […]
    - 6 hours ago 30 Oct 26, 12:15am -
  • newIkea’s colorful donut-shaped smart lamp is $20 off
    With its playful design, versatility, and relatively affordable price, the Ikea Varmblixt quickly became one of my colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy’s new favorite smart light products when she tested it in April. Now, the donut-shaped lamp is on sale for $79.99 ($20 off) through November 11th at Ikea. Don’t let us tell you where you […]
    - 6 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 11:48pm -
  • newApple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
    The new MacBook Pro brings with it a bunch of firsts for Apple laptops, the two flashiest being an OLED display and touchscreen functionality. But as an image-accuracy enthusiast, trained calibrator, and resident display expert, what excites me most about the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display is the technology it uses to display an […]
    - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 11:18pm -

Apple Insider

  • newApple TV celebrates the second season of 'Stick' with Owen Wilson at Topgolf
    Owen Wilson's golf comeback takes shape in "Stick" season two, which returns to Apple TV on November 4.'Stick' season two returns to Apple TV on November 4 | Image credit: Apple TVApple TV held an event for "Stick" season two at Topgolf in El Segundo on October 28. Star and executive producer Owen Wilson attended alongside cast members Peter Dager, Lilli Kay, Mariana Trevino, and Rex Linn.Attendees met the cast and played golf before Dan Rapaport moderated a clubhouse discussion. Wilson, Dager,…
    - 27 mins ago 30 Oct 26, 5:38am -
  • newDoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion, slashing user options
    DoorDash has announced a deal to buy delivery market competitor Instacart, in a move that will leave users with one fewer iPhone app-based delivery option. DoorDash has confirmed plans to buy Instacart. DoorDash announced the move via a press release, noting that the $65-a-share buyout price represents a 26% premium on Instacart's closing price from October 22, 2026. The aggregate transaction consideration will be made up of at least 75% cash, with shareholders able to choose cash or DoorDash sh…
    - 8 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 10:21pm -
  • new10 Apps to show off your new iPhone Duo's foldable features
    The iPhone Duo has in customers' hands for a week, and developers have produced some truly impressive apps and games that make the most of Apple's first foldable display. Here are 10 that we like.The iPhone Duo opens the door to whole new app experiencesDevelopers have been hard at work updating existing apps and building new ones ever since Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026. And this being a brand-new device, they had plenty of work to do just to make old apps look their best…
    - 8 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 9:55pm -
  • newApple's M5 MacBook Air plunges to $1,099, plus save $200 on upgraded models
    Amazon's top $1,099.99 M5 MacBook Air deal is back, delivering a $199.01 discount on the 13-inch laptop that matches Prime Big Deal Days pricing.Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air - Image credit: AppleAmazon has quietly discounted Apple's current 13-inch MacBook Air to $1,099.99 when you opt for the Starlight or Silver finish. This $199.01 markdown matches Prime Big Deal Days pricing on the standard M5 configuration with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and units are in stock at press time.Sav…
    - 9 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:57pm -
  • newWhen to expect your pre-ordered Apple devices to ship
    Apple has launched a slew of new devices, and many of them start shipping on November 6. That date is going to be a good one to go check out an Apple Store, as depending on what you've pre-ordered, there may not be much reason to wait.The online Apple Store is replete with new devices, but the delivery times can vary considerably - image credit: AppleAs ever, the devil is in the details of what precise configuration you've ordered. But, for instance, adding a nanotexture display to a MacBook Pro…
    - 10 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 8:09pm -
  • newUp to 350,000 Macs exposed by a forgotten Popcorn Time updater
    An abandoned Popcorn Time updater left up to 350,000 Macs vulnerable to remote takeover, giving potential attackers a way to execute malicious code with full system privileges.Popcorn TimeSecurity researchers at Eye Research detailed the discovery in an October 22, 2026, research report about Operation IXIM. The vulnerability affected Time4Popcorn, an abandoned fork of the popular BitTorrent streaming application that continued circulating under the Popcorn Time name after the original project s…
    - 11 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:18pm -
  • newThis extension will let Safari fill your entire front screen on an iPhone Duo
    As the developer says, Wider will lets page content extend into the space beside Safari's controls on the front screen, simple as that. If you don't want that black bar for browser controls, this will fix that for you. It's free on the App Store, for now.https://www.getwider.app Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 12 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:14pm -
  • newRussia orders Apple to surrender users' messages on demand
    Apple and Microsoft have been added to a Russian state surveillance registry, requiring them to hand over users' text, video and audio messages without a legal process, and by request.Moscow at night (Credit: Evgenit/Pixabay)Multiple firms and apps are already on this same list, including WhatsApp and Telegram, so it's not clear why it has taken until now for Apple to be added. It's a continuation of the country's moves to control users' messages, though, as it follows Russia's blocking of FaceT…
    - 13 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 5:04pm -
  • newBeyond Bill Nighy, Apple TV 'Ascension' is getting three more stars
    Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, and T'Nia Miller are all coming aboard Alfonso Cuaron's "Ascension." They join stars Caitriona Balfe and Bill Nighy in the Apple TV drama inspired by the novel "Last Days" by Adam Nevill. The premiere date has not been announced, but late 2027 seems likely.https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/alfonso-cuaron-apple-tv-ascension-cast-1236933558/ Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 13 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:52pm -
  • newApple and OpenAI won't face off over trade secrets until July 2027
    The judge has set up the schedule for the blockbuster Apple vs. OpenAI trade theft trial, and we'll all have to wait a while for it to really get going.Apple will get some of the OpenAI documents it requested in court.Judge Edward Davila has set the Apple vs. OpenAI trial for July 19, 2027, at 9 a.m. Both companies were given until October 23 to agree on a schedule.The dispute has roots stretching back to 2019, if not earlier. By the time the trial begins, Apple's lawsuit will have been underway…
    - 23 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:12am -
  • Rian Johnson's Chromagraph Camera app brings his cinematic style to your iPhone photos
    Chromagraph Camera gives iPhone photos the Hollywood treatment for $12.99, but its cinematic look won't suit every photographer's taste.Chromagraph brings Hollywood color processing to iPhoneRian Johnson launched Chromagraph Camera, an iPhone photography app that uses image processing developed for his films. The "Knives Out" and "The Last Jedi" director worked with cinematographer Steve Yedlin and programmer Eric Cameron to bring Chromagraph Camera to the App Store.So I recently badgered my cin…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 3:35am -
  • Apple updated the World Travel Adapter Kits and two power adapters
    Alongside the torrent of other stuff this week, Apple quietly updated the 70W Power Adapter, 140W Power Adapter, and the World Travel Adapter Kit. If that wasn't enough, our long national nightmare is over, with a new Power Adapter Extension Cable available for the first time in about two years. Apple cites "updated regulations" for the reasoning behind the update.https://support.apple.com/en-us/102193 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 1:31am -
  • AirTag lawsuit challenges how easily tracking alerts can be disabled
    A new AirTag lawsuit puts Apple's handling of disabled tracking alerts at the center of a demand for stronger safeguards.Apple sued over AirTag alerts disabled with iPhone passcodeA Washington woman is suing Apple after alleging AirTag safeguards failed to prevent tracking during domestic abuse. The lawsuit alleges her husband concealed three AirTags among her belongings.According to the complaint, seen by King5, one tracker was found in her son's diaper bag, while a second was found hidden insi…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 1:17am -
  • It was the right time to add touch to the MacBook Pro, says John Ternus
    Apple has long resisted bringing touch support to the Mac, but it's finally made the jump with the new MacBook Pro. It's all because Apple felt it was the right time to make the change.Touching the new MacBook Pro's display - Image Credit: AppleThe MacBook line has been one of the most desired products to gain touch support for years. After countless rumors about it, Apple added the functionality to the PROLED versions.However, making the change wasn't something that was done on a whim. Accordin…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 1:15am -
  • How macOS is changing on touchscreens beyond Sidecar, but only a bit
    Apple didn't just put a touchscreen on the MacBook Pro, it made some minor macOS changes to buttons and menus to accommodate your fingers. Here's where they are so far, and what apps will get them first.PROLED display on MacBook ProThe company introduced the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display at its "Pro and tell" event in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28. The new models start at $2,899 and $3,399, respectively, with preorders open now and availability beginning November…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:43am -
  • PROLED 16-inch MacBook Pro vs 16-inch MacBook Pro: Compared
    Apple's OLED update to the MacBook Pro makes the display brighter and touch-enabled for the first time. There's more than just that, when you compare the specs of the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max to the PROLED XDR Display version.MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display [left], MacBook Pro without [right]The "Pro and Tell" launch week was an unexpected addition to the fall presentation lineup. After an initial Mac launch followed by the iPhone event and one for smart home devices, a second Mac…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:18am -
  • It's back - the glowing Apple logo makes a return on MacBook Pro at last
    The first MacBook Pro that lacked Apple's iconic backlit logo was released in 2016. A decade later, it's back.The glowing Apple logo is seen at Apple's launch of the new MacBook Pro - image credit: Rich DeMur0.For a long time, the thing about the lit Apple logo on the lid of its portables was that it was the wrong way around. It was positioned for the user to see as they opened the lid, while it was then upside down for anyone passing by.Never one to miss out on good advertising, Apple flipped t…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:01am -
  • MacBook Pro gets touchscreen OLED, and resurrects the glowing Apple logo
    After many rumors over the years, Apple has finally launched its OLED MacBook Pro, switching the display technology for a more vibrant and brighter picture, and with touch support too.The new touch-screen MacBook Pro - image credit: AppleOver the years, Apple has been rumored to be working on a major update to the MacBook Pro, adding OLED. That speculation has finally become a reality with Apple's latest launch of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.Officially called the MacBook Pro with PROLED…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 11:57pm -
  • Preorders are live for Apple's new iPad mini, iMac & MacBook Pro lineup
    Preorders are open for Apple's latest iPad mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro models, with all of the new devices arriving in stores Friday, November 6.MacBook Pro with touchscreenCustomers in the United States can place orders through Apple's website or the Apple Store app. The new hardware includes an OLED iPad mini, an M6-powered iMac, and two MacBook Pro updates with different processors and displays.Apple's eighth-generation iPad mini replaces its LCD screen with an 8.5-inch OLED display, bringing…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 11:09pm -
  • Mac Studio M5 Ultra 512GB RAM upgrade costs $15,500 on its own
    Months after Apple launched the latest Mac Studio, it is finally taking orders for one more configuration, the 512GB RAM M5 Ultra. It's extremely costly.Apple is finally taking pre-orders for the 512GB Mac StudioApple launched the M5 Ultra and M5 Max editions of the Mac Studio in August 2026, but revealed in barely a footnote that there was one configuration coming later. Even as Apple was saying that the Mac Studio could be configured to have 512GB RAM, it actually couldn't. Until now.As of now…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 11:08pm -
  • Size matters: South Korea spared iPad mini image's potentially offensive gesture
    Apple has chosen to use a different image in South Korea to promote the iPad mini in South Korea, likely over fears that the version used the rest of the world might resemble an offensive gesture mocking the size of someone's manhood.An iPad mini promotional image from Apple's website in most of the world [top], and the same image in South Korea [bottom]The launch of the updated iPad mini with OLED has unexpectedly sparked a bit of controversy. One of its marketing images was edited due to alleg…
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  • Sonnet's new Echo SE III T5 PCI-E enclosure cuts both card size, and cost
    Sonnet's new Echo SE III T5 gives Macs three PCIe slots for $799.99, costing less than its larger desktop model, at the cost of no longer supporting full-length cards.Echo SE III T5The compact enclosure lets Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro users add professional hardware their computers don't have internal slots for. It connects up to three PCIe cards through a single Thunderbolt cable for specialized audio, video, networking, and storage.Sonnet introduced the larger Echo III T5 Desktop on…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 9:37pm -
  • MacBook Neo gets a price hike for education customers
    Apple has quietly updated the education pricing for the MacBook Neo, with the budget model now starting at a higher $649.Apple has slashed the education pricing discount of the MacBook Neo down to $50. The MacBook Neo started life as an exceptional bargain in the MacBook range, priced at $599. While the price to the general public has already risen a lot thanks to the global RAM crisis, the education pricing discount has also shrunk.Apple's education pricing for the MacBook Neo started off at $4…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 9:18pm -
  • M6 Mac mini with 24GB RAM drops to $1,179, but supply is limited
    Amazon is knocking $120 off the upgraded M6 Mac mini with 24GB of RAM, bringing the price down to $1,179, but you'll want to act fast as supply is limited.Save $120 on Apple's M6 Mac mini.The $120 discount at Amazon brings the price of the upgraded M6 Mac mini desktop down to $1,179. This configuration, part number MHQM4LL/A, has Apple's M6 chip with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, along with a 512GB SSD. Most notably, it also has a bump up to 24GB of unified memory, allowing for more tasks to ru…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 8:38pm -
  • South Korea becomes the latest to fine Apple and Google millions over their App Stores [u]
    It seemed such a simple idea when Steve Jobs announced the App Store and Apple's 30% cut, especially when compared to the costs of selling boxed software at retail. South Korea is just the latest country to put that model at risk.South Korea has fined Apple and Google over their App Store practicesAccording to AP News, South Korea has joined the ranks of countries fining Apple over App Store practices. The Korea Media and Communication Commission has fined both Apple and Google after some years…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:44pm -
  • Apple TV 'Shrinking' season 4 has wrapped filming
    One of the stars of "Shrinking," specifically Jessica Williams, has posted on Instagram that filming has concluded for season four. Apple hasn't said anything about when the season will air, but this development means sooner, rather than later. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:42pm -
  • Amazon's new Alexa devices are outfitted with Matter & Thread
    Apple's HomeView hasn't shipped yet, but Amazon is already staking out more of the smart home with five new Alexa devices designed for everything from entertainment to sleep.New Alexa devices from AmazonThe October 28 announcement follows Apple's recent expansion into smart-home displays. Apple introduced HomeView earlier in October, bringing Siri AI, facial recognition, and Apple Home controls to a shared household screen.Amazon's latest products address some of the same needs, but the company…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:37pm -
  • There's a fix if your external SSD won't connect to iPhone Duo
    There are a couple of reasons why your iPhone Duo won't see a connected external drive, but more importantly, there's a solution.This Lexar external drive works fine with an iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the iPhone Duo can't see it.So you have an external drive that plugs into the USB-C port of your old iPhone perfectly fine. But when you connect it to your iPhone Duo, nothing happens.Not to build up suspense here, there are two possible solutions. One is that if you have the iPhone Duo in a case, take…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:32pm -
  • Touchscreen MacBook Pro almost certainly has dynamic island
    A prolific leaker on X has continued his macOS 27.2 code dives. And in the latest one, he's found Dynamic Island graphics for AirPods, battery alerts and more. It was previously rumored that the notch would be gone in the OLED MacBook Pro, but it's more certain now. We'll all see together later today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:11pm -
  • Hinge, dual-layer OLED expectations continue ahead of new MacBook Pro launch
    Hours ahead of Apple's expected touch-enabled MacBook Pro launch, a leaker backs up rumors about price rises and changes to the hinge.The current M5 Pro MacBook Pro, sans OLEDApple is holding a "Pro and Tell" press event on Wednesday, with it capping off a week of updates. That event is expected to include not only the iPad mini, iMac, and M6 MacBook Pro for members of the media to try out, but also an OLED MacBook Pro.The evening before the event, Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital decided to pos…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:08pm -
  • John Ternus teases MacBook Pro announcement
    John Ternus' social media team has posted a video on X, clearly reminiscent of the back of a MacBook Pro. In the video, a spotlight pans up, and ends on a wall. Maybe teasing the return of a lit Apple logo on the back of the computer? We'll see soon enough. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 7:02pm -
  • The global memory crisis will annoy everyone until 2030 at least
    The memory crisis isn't going to be solved before 2030, and there's a new shortage brewing that's just going to make things worse and more expensive.Memory chips are in high demand. It's not going to get better anytime soon. - Image credit: SK HynixManufacturers and consumers are already dealing with the effects of high memory demand caused primarily through AI data center and infrastructure buildouts. Now, it seems that the problem will be affecting more components, and for years longer than an…
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 5:53pm -
  • What to do about a lost or stolen iPhone before it becomes a bigger mess
    Marking a stolen iPhone as lost instantly locks your data, but the real race is securing your accounts before the thief does. Here is how to lock it down and recover.What do I do if my iPhone was stolen?Your first instinct may be to retrace the day and check under car seats, behind couch cushions, or anywhere you recently used your iPhone. Do that, but secure the missing iPhone immediately while you search so a simple loss doesn't turn into stolen access to your accounts.The hardware is replacea…
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 5:09pm -
  • Apple Watch testimonies continue in two new ads
    On Wednesday, Apple debuted a pair of new user testimonies. The first, shown here, is another lifesaving story. The second is an impressive story about a man who started his fitness journey at 340 pounds, shedding more than 150 pounds along the way. Both are ads, sure, but they're also worth your time to watch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 5:07pm -
  • Judge grants yet more of Apple's requests for OpenAI information
    As the case inches closer to trial, OpenAI has been ordered to surrender more details to Apple about its employees' use of devices and tools, and its recruitment practices.The lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI continues with the ChatGPT maker being ordered to provide more information.Apple has been pressing for early discovery in its lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, arguing that delays materially hurt it. Judge Edward Davila has previously tended to side with Apple, but den…
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 4:55pm -
  • Nintendo isn't going to be thrilled about Switch 2 games running on Apple hardware
    NX2Apple is essentially Rosetta for Nintendo Switch games. The utility will unpack the game's data, rewrite the game's code for Apple Silicon, translate shaders to Metal, and pack it all into a .IPA file. What's done with that file after that is left as an exercise for the reader.https://github.com/LNPANDY/NX2Apple Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 4:45pm -
  • As expected, you're going to pay a lot if you want a touchscreen MacBook Pro
    Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro reportedly carries a $400 premium, with a starting price of $2,899.Touchscreen MacBook Pro pricing starts at $2,899Apple is expected to introduce 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro models on Wednesday as premium additions to the lineup. The existing non-touchscreen models will remain available alongside them.According to Bloomberg's sources, Apple mulled over a $2,899 starting price for the 14-inch model with an M5 Pro chip. That would make it $400…
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 5:24am -
  • 'Way of the Warrior Kid' lands on Apple TV ahead of Thanksgiving
    A Navy SEAL helps his nephew face bullies and build confidence in "Way of the Warrior Kid."Chris Pratt's "Way of the Warrior Kid" heads to Apple TV | Image credit: Apple TVApple Original Films has released the trailer for "Way of the Warrior Kid," starring Chris Pratt and Jude Hill. The film premieres worldwide on Apple TV on November 25, 2026.The story follows Marc, a middle school student who struggles with bullying, schoolwork, and making friends. His summer changes when his injured uncle Jak…
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 2:33am -
  • ChatGPT can now manage your iCloud Calendar and iCloud emails
    Thanks to dedicated iCloud plugins, OpenAI's ChatGPT can now use details from your iCloud email inbox to schedule and update events in the Calendar app.ChatGPT can now interact with your iCloud emails and calendar events, with your permission.On Tuesday, following the debut of an upgraded M6 iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro, OpenAI revealed that ChatGPT has gained two new iCloud plugins. As a result, OpenAI has greatly improved ChatGPT's compatibility with iCloud email and the Apple Calendar app.In…
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 2:28am -
  • With the new iMac and MacBook Pro, Apple is targeting stubborn Intel holdouts
    It's been about six years since Apple Silicon hardware first started shipping and still Apple will not launch a Mac without stressing how much better it would be if everyone moved on from Intel, please.Insert: the new M6 iMac range. But back in 2020, Apple — and we — thought the 27-inch Intel iMac was fast - image credit: Apple.It's a truism that if you were an Intel Mac user and you tried even the first M1 Apple Silicon equivalent, you could even be shocked at the It's six years since Apple…
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 12:33am -
  • On OLED MacBook Pro-eve, I have just one question
    Apple is expected to announce its touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro on October 27. On October 26, I still find it impossible to really grasp who this machine is for and if anyone is really crying out for what seems to be a MacBook More-Pro.Who's crying out for a touchscreen MacBook Pro?There have long been rumors of Apple's plans to release a new laptop that will sit above the current 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros in its lineup. It may or may not be called the MacBook Ultra, although it seems unlikely…
    - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 11:22pm -
  • Blowout deal: Apple's M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM plunges to $1,999
    B&H has Apple's 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with 32GB RAM and a 96W adapter for $1,999, a discount of $420 off.Save $420 on Apple's M5 MacBook Pro 32GB RAM - Image credit: AppleThe blowout $1,999 special at Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo delivers the lowest price of the season as B&H looks to clear out inventory to make way for M6 models.Buy M5 MacBook Pro 32GB for $1,999 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 11:13pm -
  • M6 14-inch MacBook Pro vs M5 14-inch MacBook Pro: Baselines compared
    The MacBook Pro line has graduated to M6, with the 14-inch entry-level model getting a timely performance boost. Here's how the new model compares to the previous model.M6 14-inch MacBook Pro [left], M5 14-inch MacBook Pro [right]The M5 14-inch MacBook Pro was introduced in October 2025 as a replacement for the M4 version. It's only been a year, but Apple's done the same thing again, this time to the M6.The change takes the form of the typical spec-bump update, which is chiefly a performance imp…
    - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 10:59pm -
  • MacBook Neo 2 now predicted to arrive before summer 2027
    A new report claims that Apple is planning to release a second generation of its hit MacBook Neo in the first half of 2027.The current MacBook NeoThe original MacBook Neo was released in March 2026 and proved to be an enormous success. It was such a hit that there was immediately a belief that a next-generation model would follow, and even unsupported wishful thinking that it would be a touch-screen one.Now Bloomberg is reporting that the second generation MacBook Neo will launch in the first ha…
    - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 10:41pm -
  • Formula 1's CEO sees a very long-term future with Apple TV
    Questions about viewership haven't cooled Formula 1's enthusiasm for Apple TV, with the sport's president and CEO hoping to extend its U.S. broadcasting partnership beyond 2030.Apple TV + F1Liberty Media president and CEO Derek Chang told Axios at an October 22 event in Austin, TX that F1 intends to see its five-year agreement through and hopes the partnership continues afterward. Chang said Apple has performed even better than the company expected.Chang wouldn't confirm whether the contract inc…
    - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 9:57pm -
  • M6 24-inch iMac vs M4 24-inch iMac: Apple's all-in-ones compared
    Apple has updated the 24-inch iMac to use the M6 chip. Here's what's new in the desktop Mac versus the M4 model from two years ago.M6 iMac [left], M4 iMac [right]Apple's last update to the 24-inch iMac was in 2024, when it shifted from the original M1 to the M4 chip. Two years later, Apple has now bumped the chip up yet again, this time to the M6.However, as usual for a spec-bump update, a lot of the iMac has remained the same instead of changing with the times. While OLED is a future prospect,…
    - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 8:59pm -
  • Apple's 11-inch iPad drops to $399 during Amazon's month-end sale
    Amazon's $399 iPad deal is back for the end of October, delivering the lowest iPad price in Apple's iPad lineup.Pick up an iPad for just $399 during Amazon's sale.As Apple unveiled a new iPad mini 8 this week with a higher starting price than the last generation, shoppers looking for a cheaper option can pick up the A16 11-inch iPad for $399 at Amazon today.Buy iPad 11 for $399 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
    - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 8:52pm -
  • New iMac keeps old design but adds M6 processor
    Apple has launched an updated iMac for the first time since 2024, bringing this longstanding favorite up to the speeds of the latest Mac mini.Apple's new M6 iMac range - image credit: AppleIf it ain't broke, eventually update it. Apple has released its first update to the all-in-one iMac since the 2024 edition gained an M4 processor."iMac is the world's best all-in-one, and today it raises the bar yet again," said Shelly Goldberg, Apple's vice president of Hardware Engineering in a statement. "W…
    - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 7:47pm -
  • M6 vs M4: How two years and two chip generations change Apple Silicon
    Owners of M4 Macs may feel the temptation to upgrade to the M6 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, or iMac. Here's what to expect with the jump to Apple's newest silicon.M6 vs M4In August 2026, Apple introduced the M6 as its new entry-level chip, as well as the M6 generation itself. Brought out with the Mac mini, the M6 was framed by Apple as a way to benefit more from AI, with changes that made it an ideal chip for machine learning workloads.The introduction took place just over two years after Apple launch…
    - 2 days ago 27 Oct 26, 7:01pm -
  • Score $1,000 off iPhone Duo & pay $0 out of pocket when joining T-Mobile
    Apple's first foldable is its most expensive smartphone yet, but T-Mobile has got your back with $1,000 off an iPhone Duo when you join America's best network* with zero dollars out of pocket and no trade-in required.Get iPhone Duo from T-Mobile for $1,000 off and nothing due today.The iPhone Duo is Apple's most exciting smartphone in years, but it will also cost a pretty penny no matter how you choose to pay for it. Luckily, when you switch to T-Mobile, you'll get that foldable at a steep disco…
    - 6 days ago 23 Oct 26, 8:19pm -

MacWorld

  • newBest Mac 2026: Every Apple Mac and MacBook compared
    Macworld Choosing the best Mac in 2026 means finding the right combination of performance, features and price for the way you work. Whether you’re buying your first Mac, replacing an older computer or looking for more power, this guide will help you understand your options and choose with confidence.Do you need a laptop to carry around or a desktop for a permanent workspace? Which processor will handle your apps, how much memory and storage should you buy, and which…
    - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 11:30pm -
  • newKeep your Apple keyboards crumb-free with this Wolfbox electric air duster deal ($20 off)
    Macworld Wolfbox MF70View DealAs slim as Apple’s Magic Keyboards are, dust, dirt, and crumbs still can get under the keys, whether we’re talking about dust or your lunch crumbs. Well, in such situations, one of these electric air dusters like the Wolfbox MF70 will be so useful. Now available for just $40 at Amazon, you can clean your keys for $20 less than you’d usually pay.This air duster comes with a motor tha…
    - 7 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 11:04pm -
  • newThe best touchscreen MacBook is already on your desk
    Macworld Apple rarely arrives first to the party, but it tends to deliver an innovative twist when it eventually catches up to its rivals. AirPods, Face ID, Apple Watch, even the iPhone Duo weren’t the first of their kind, but they stood out for their leaps in design and functionality. However, as the launch of Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro just proved, that’s not always the case.Commercial touchscreen laptops have been around for almost two decades. Desp…
    - 9 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 9:28pm -
  • newNext Apple event: Expected dates and what Apple could launch next
    Macworld Apple’s “Pro and Tell” media experience, took place in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026. The company announced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, officially called MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, featuring tandem OLED, Dynamic Island and a thinner, lighter design.It completed a week of announcements that included the iPad mini with A20 Pro on October 26 and the standard 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro and M6 iMac on October 27. Preorders are open, with availa…
    - 11 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 7:15pm -
  • newNew Apple products coming in 2027: What’s next?
    Macworld It’s been a huge year for Apple, with new products arriving throughout 2026. March brought the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, followed by the new Mac mini and Mac Studio in August.September delivered another wave of launches at Apple’s “Surprise and Shine” event, including the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and AirPods 5.Apple turned its attention to the smart home at its “Welcome Home” ga…
    - 12 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 6:25pm -
  • newBest Mac monitors 2026: The Mac compatible displays we recommend
    Macworld The monitor might be the second-most important part of your Mac’s setup after the Mac, of course–you can’t use any desktop computer without one and even the 16-inch screen on the MacBook Pro feels cramped if you are having a particularly productive morning. Spread your work out by plugging in multiple monitors to your Mac and extending your desktop over a wider space.Because you’ll spend a lot of time looking at the display, you’ll want to invest wis…
    - 13 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:40pm -
  • newApple’s new MacBook Pro finally breaks the grid
    Macworld This has been a year of major change with Apple’s MacBook lineup. 2026 started with simple and limited choices, and it’s ending with a robust lineup that broadens the MacBook’s appeal.When the year started, Apple offered the MacBook Air, the laptop for the general consumer, and the MacBook Pro, the choice for professionals with higher demands. Those laptop were effective in reaching a large part of the market, but it was missing laptops at the two ends o…
    - 14 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 4:00pm -
  • newGet Office 2024 Pro Plus for the Windows PC next to your Mac for $49.97
    Macworld TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, Access, and more on your Windows PC with a lifetime Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus license, now $49.97 (reg. $249.99).Plenty of Mac owners still keep a Windows PC for work, school, or the family desk, and installing Office through Microsoft 365 Personal costs $99.99 a year. A Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus lifetime license sets up that PC for a one-time $49.97 (reg. $249.99).This license works on Windows 10 and 11…
    - 17 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
  • newEdit any PDF on your Mac with this $39.99 lifetime license
    Macworld TL;DR: Edit, sign, and redact PDFs with a lifetime PDF Reader Pro Premium license for Mac, now $39.99 (reg. $79.99).Changing the text in a PDF usually means paying Adobe for an Acrobat subscription every month you need it. PDF Reader Pro edits a PDF’s text and images the way you’d edit a Word document, and a lifetime Premium license for Mac is on sale for $39.99 (reg. $79.99).Pages can be merged, split, rotated, cropped, or deleted, and large files ope…
    - 17 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 1:30pm -
  • newMacBook Air, Pro and Neo batteries compared: Which MacBook has better battery life
    Macworld Measuring MacBook battery life in straight hours of real-world usage (as Apple likes to do) is not always an accurate metric for comparison purposes as so many use and environmental factors play a part. We can, however, rely on straight technical specifications to tell us the stated battery capacities of each MacBook.Where Apple is secretive about iPhone battery specifications (see our list of iPhone battery capacities based on teardowns), the company does lis…
    - 18 hours ago 29 Oct 26, 12:00pm -
  • Should you buy a MacBook Pro now? M6, touchscreen and older models compared
    Macworld Apple has launched an M6 MacBook Pro alongside a new touchscreen MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. If you’re buying your first MacBook Pro or replacing an older model, now is a good time to consider your options – although we recommend reading independent reviews before committing.If you already own an M4 or M5 MacBook Pro that meets your needs, there’s little reason to upgrade unless the touchscreen model’s combination of OLED, touch and lower…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 2:58am -
  • Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display: 5 top features
    Macworld Apple on Wednesday announced the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, a new luxury addition to the high end of its MacBook lineup. Available in 14- and 16-inch models, the base price starts at $2,899/£2,899 and $3,399/£3,399, respectively. That’s $400 more than the comparable non-OLED models.The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display reimagines the MacBook Pro with several features that appeal to the most demanding users. Here are the top features of the…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:27am -
  • Touchscreen MacBook Pro Guide: Release date, price and new features
    Macworld Apple has announced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro lineup, officially called MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display. Available in 14.2-inch and 16.3-inch sizes with M5 Pro or M5 Max processors, the new models combine tandem OLED technology with direct touchscreen input. Touch is standard across the new range, while non-touchscreen MacBook Pros remain available.The biggest changes include Dynamic Island, a smaller and lighter enclosure, and a new 16TB maximum S…
    - 1 day ago 29 Oct 26, 12:04am -
  • The Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM is shipping, and it costs New Car Money
    Macworld People like to joke that a high-end Mac “costs more than my first car did!” Well, after being delayed for about a month, the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra chip and 512GB of RAM is finally shipping, and it costs more than some brand new cars today.When the new Mac Studios with M5 Max and M5 Ultra started shipping on September 22, one configuration was not yet available: that with a whopping 512GB of RAM. In order to select that much RAM, you must also choose the…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 11:51pm -
  • Pro and Tell event live blog: Apple unveils its first touchscreen MacBook
    Macworld Apple has had a busy fall, with the launch of the iPhone Duo, HomeView smart hub, and the M5 Ultra Mac Studio. But there’s one more event this week, and it might be the biggest of all. And you can follow every rumor and announcement with us right here.As you can guess by the thinly veiled pun, this week’s marquee announcement is a new MacBook Pro, but not just any MacBook Pro. After years of denials, Apple appears to be on the verge of releasing its first-…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 10:46pm -
  • Don’t pay full price for a 5G Apple Watch when the Series 10 with cellular is $200 off today
    Macworld Apple Watch Series 10 GPS + CellularView DealThe new Apple Watch Series 12 with both GPS and Cellular connection will cost you $500. If that’s too much, you can opt for an SE for $299 if you don’t mind giving up key sensors, including EKG, blood oxygen, and hypertension notifications. But today you can get a 42mm Series 10 with LTE and those missing sensors in a variety of colors for just $300, a savings of $…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 9:29pm -
  • MacBook Neo’s education price just went up another $50
    Macworld Remember when the MacBook Neo made its debut way back in March with a base retail price of $599 and a U.S. education price of $499. $499! That didn’t last long, though, because Apple raised prices in June, bumping both the retail and education prices by $100. So students and teachers have had to pay $599 for the Neo since then. Still a good deal, considering how good the laptop is.However, Apple just raised the education price of the MacBook Neo again. It’…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 9:14pm -
  • iOS versions: Explore every iOS version from day one to today
    Macworld Since the launch of the original iPhone in 2007, Apple has released dozens of versions of iOS, introducing new features, design changes, performance improvements, security updates and more. From the early days of iPhone OS through landmark releases such as iOS 7, iOS 14 and the current iOS 27, each version has changed the way we use the iPhone.Whether you’re trying to identify the version running on your iPhone, check compatibility before upgrading, or find…
    - 1 day ago 28 Oct 26, 6:48pm -
  • The touchscreen MacBook Pro completes the circle started 10 years ago
    Macworld October 27, 2016 was a day that shook the laptop market. Some of us are still recovering from what Apple did on that day, and how it lead to insanity amongst devoted Mac users. On that day, Apple introduced the first MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar. And the world was never the same.Okay, sarcasm aside, the Touch Bar, on the surface, seemed like a good idea at the time. That idea was to provide more dynamic input capabilities than the standard F keys across the…
    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 5:40pm -
  • On the eve of Apple’s first touchscreen Mac, leaker says, ‘Get excited’

    - 2 days ago 28 Oct 26, 2:45pm -