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07-22-26 -
Im a die-hard Apple user. Heres the travel tech I refuse to leave at home
Macworld One of the things I enjoy doing most with my family is traveling. Annually, we go on two or three domestic trips (at least one of them to Hawaii to visit relatives). We try to go on an international trip every 18 months or so. Our m...
07-22-26 -
Apples Hide My Email is once again hiding your email
Macworld Good news, iCloud+ users. Following reports earlier this month that there was a flaw in Hide My Email that could potentially expose your address to the very people you were trying to hide it from, Apple has reportedly “fully resol...
07-22-26 -
GPT, Claude, Gemini & moreall in one app for just $29.99
Macworld TL;DR: Get ChatOn Multi-AI Assistant Premium for $29.99 (reg. $39.99) and enjoy one year of access to multiple leading AI models, image and video generation, document tools, and real-time web search. Using AI has become part o...
07-21-26 -
New Apple Upgrade program will soon allow you to lease nearly anything
Macworld Apple will soon be offering a new leasing program for iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Called Apple Upgrade, the program will reportedly be available starting on July 28. ...
07-21-26 -
Never lose your keys again: Apples AirTag 2 bundle is just $89
Macworld Apple AirTag (2nd Generation) – 4 pack View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { c...
07-21-26 -
Apples 20th anniversary iPhone could bring the largest screen ever
Macworld Back in 2024, Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro Max with one of the largest smartphone screens ever made, jumping from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. Now, a new report claims that Apple is looking to take it even further for its 20th anni...
07-21-26 -
Your Mac mini needs these 8 upgrades to become a serious AI agent
Macworld The Mac mini is Apple’s most versatile Mac, offering a lot of processing power in a box that can fit in the palm of your hand. It’s also Apple’s most affordable desktop Mac, which has made it popular among enthusiasts, especia...
07-21-26 -
New Members who join Costco can receive a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card*
Macworld TL;DR: A Costco Gold Star Membership costs $65 a year. New members who enroll in auto-renewal can receive a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card* upon sign-up. A Costco Gold Star Membership can help households manage everyday costs,...
07-20-26 -
iPhone Ultra: Apples first folding iPhone design, display, and release rumors
Macworld We’ve been reporting on the supposedly imminent launch of a foldable iPhone for years. There have been strong and reliable rumors of a foldable iPhone being just two years away, dating as far back as 2018, at least. Back then, rel...
07-20-26 -
iOS 27 beta code reveals Apples dual-battery iPhone plans
Macworld Apple has just released the fourth developer beta of iOS 27, and buried deep inside the update is what may be one of the clearest references yet to the company’s long-rumored foldable iPhone. Macworld discovered new Battery Hea...
07-20-26 -
Apple is reportedly testing AI-powered tools for Genius Bar appointments
Macworld According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, Apple is testing a new AI system for Genius Bar appointments. But don’t worry, it’s not any of the things you would immediately worry about when reading tho...
07-20-26 -
diCleaner review: Powerful free Mac cleaner that needs polishing
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Clean, intuitive interface Useful storage cleanup tools Excellent customization options Cons InConsistent app uninstaller Limited app update detection Leftovers require manual remov...
07-20-26 -
The Mac Pro could have had a very different future
Macworld The very first Macs based on Apple Silicon debuted in November 2020. However, the Mac Pro, Apple’s high-end tower Mac, didn’t get its Apple Silicon upgrade until almost three years later. When it finally made its debut at WWDC 2...
07-20-26 -
Apple Extreme Mac chips were too good for this RAM-starved world
Macworld Take a trip back four years to June 7, 2022, when Apple announced the M2 chip at WWDC 2022. It was the base model of the M2, but reports leading up to its announcement speculated that Apple’s M2 chip plans included Max and Ultra v...
07-20-26 -
This MacBook Pro is cheaper than it was before Apple hiked prices
Macworld 14" MacBook Pro M5 Pro View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug =...
07-20-26 -
StarTech USB4 Dock review: Native dual displays without Thunderbolt
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Driverless dual-display support (M3 and later) 40Gbps USB4 100W PD to laptop More affordable than Thunderbolt Cons Relatively few ports Low device charging from USB ports Our V...
07-20-26 -
macOS 27 has a secret popover menu for AI power users
Macworld When Apple unveiled the new Siri AI as part of the OS 27 updates coming this fall, it showed off a new interface, a new app, and a whole new personality for the revamped chatbot. But there’s a hidden feature Apple didn’t tell us...
07-20-26 -
Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for a one-time fee of $40
Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office for life for $40. Sale ends July 26. Microsoft 365 charges a subscription fee every year. You could cancel, but you wouldn’t have a single thing to show for all the money you’ve spent. If you wa...
07-19-26 -
System freezes plagued my Mac for months. A simple fix finally solved it
Macworld Ever since I installed macOS Tahoe on my M3 Max MacBook, it hasn’t been right. I’m not talking about Liquid Glass or window corner radii, or even the Apps Panel. For the better part of a year, my MacBook simply hasn’t worked t...
07-19-26 -
Todays the last day to get 5 years of piano lessons for just $64.97
Macworld TL;DR: Get five years of flowkey Piano Learning App Classic for $64.97 through today only and learn with interactive lessons, real-time feedback, and over 1,000 songs. Learning piano is one of those goals that tends to stay on...
07-19-26 -
Running out of cloud storage? This 10TB lifetime plan is on sale for just $360.
Macworld TL;DR: Get 10TB of Internxt Cloud Storage for $359.99 (reg. $2,900) with lifetime access and zero-knowledge encryption. Cloud storage is one of those subscriptions that’s easy to ignore—until you need more space, your rene...
07-18-26 -
If you subscribe to Apple Music, youre going to pay more next month
Macworld Just a few weeks after raising prices on Macs, iPads, and other devices, Apple has hiked prices on yet another of its products: Apple Music. In a quiet change to its website, Apple has adjusted the pricing for all Apple Music plans ...
07-18-26 -
Turn your phone into a scanner for $24.97but only through tomorrow
Macworld TL;DR: Grab lifetime access to this iScanner for a one-time $24.97 (reg. $199.90) through July 19. There was a time when scanning a document meant walking over to a giant office machine, waiting for it to warm up, and hoping i...
07-17-26 -
New Mac malware pretends to be a login box that wont go away
Macworld Security researcher Group-IB has discovered new Mac malware that it has dubbed ClickLock Stealer. As part of the installation of ClickLock Stealer, the installer will essentially lock your Mac until a login password is entered in a ...
07-17-26 -
Grab a 24,000mAh Anker portable charger for just $35 at Woot
Macworld Anker 24,000 mAh power bank View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = ...
07-17-26 -
Upgrade your home office with this $40 set of rollerblade wheels (really)
Macworld Buy on Amazon The Office Oasis Rollerblade Office Chair Wheels – $39.95 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("...
07-17-26 -
I trashed Spotlight to fix my Mac. It actually worked
Macworld Ever since I installed macOS Tahoe on my M3 Max MacBook, it hasn’t been right. I’m not talking about Liquid Glass or window corner radii, or even the Apps Panel. For the better part of a year, my MacBook simply hasn’t worked t...
07-17-26 -
Get Lifetime Access to all 14 Babbel languages with this exclusive DealPost o...
Macworld TL;DR: Use code LEARN to get a Babbel lifetime subscription for $159 through 11:59 p.m. Pacific on July 31 — 14 languages, thousands of lessons, and no monthly fees. Valid for new users in the U.S. only. Most language apps...
07-17-26 -
Give your dev setup a boost with AI tools and cross-platform support with Vis...
Macworld TL;DR: Visual Studio 2026 brings AI-assisted coding, team collaboration, and cross-platform development features together for $32.97 through July 19. Today’s development workflows often span multiple platforms, frameworks, and...
07-16-26 -
macOS 27 Golden Gate Public Beta showcases its namesake in wallpaper
Macworld Apple used to include perfect images for dynamic wallpapers and screensavers to showcase the namesake of its Mac operating systems: a dune in the Mojave Desert (Mac OS X El Capitan); a bird’s-eye view of Catalina Island (macOS Cat...
07-16-26 -
All of a sudden, Apple is winning AI
Macworld Has Apple focused too much on AI over the past few years, or not enough? It depends on who you ask. On the one hand, the topic is faddish, inescapable, and faintly apocalyptic, and I get thoroughly depressed listening to AI buzzword...
07-16-26 -
Get ready, a massive iPad mini upgrade may be coming soon
Macworld According to a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the “biggest overhaul to the iPad mini in half a decade” is coming as soon as this October. The new version of Apple’s smallest tablet includes an upgrade to an OLED disp...
07-16-26 -
Skip the Apple Tax and get four FindMy trackers for under $20
Macworld Ugreen FineTrack Air iOS trackers 4-pack View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { ...
07-16-26 -
Apples Back to School promo doesnt add up
Macworld At long last, Apple finally announced its Back to School promotion, and at first glance, it seems similar to previous years. You can get a gift card valued at up to $150 for buying a new MacBook Pro, or $100 for buying a MacBook Air...
07-16-26 -
Apple Maps ads wont include plumbers, crypto, or bail bondsmen
Macworld We’ve known for some time that adverts are coming to Apple Maps. The leaker-analyst Mark Gurman claimed as long ago as February 2025 that Apple was exploring the idea, and it became official when the company announced its new Appl...
07-16-26 -
Redditors solve the case of the holey Apple Watch
Macworld Based on the experience of some people on Reddit, anyone opting for an Apple Watch with an aluminium case should perhaps bear one thing in mind: Your body chemistry can affect the durability of the watch’s case. On r/AppleWatch...
07-16-26 -
How to save money on all Back to School tech (without buying second-rate)
Macworld Back Market’s Student & Teacher discounts Fully operational for up to 50% less VIEW DEALS (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventLi...
07-16-26 -
Mac gaming is finally getting the overpowered upgrade it deserves
Macworld For years, Game Porting Toolkit has occupied a strange place in Apple’s software lineup. Officially, it’s a developer tool designed to help studios evaluate how their Windows games might perform on macOS. In practice, it has als...
07-16-26 -
Macworld Podcast: How AI affects Apples chip strategy
Macworld Apple is making major changes to its M-series chip cycle, and it’s all because of AI. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, find out what Apple plans to do and how it affects your next Mac purchase. This is episode 991...
07-15-26 -
Lego iMac? Please dont block it, Apple
Macworld If you’re a Mac fan who’s always wanted Lego to commemorate Apple’s most iconic Mac, your dream may soon become a reality. Lego recently announced that the proposal for an iMac G3 Lego brick set has officially moved to “Park...
07-15-26 -
Satechi USB-C Snap Hub review: Best hub for MacBook Neo
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Six ports for two-port Neo Perfect color-matched accessory Compact and lightweight 4K/60Hz HDMI Card readers Legacy USB-A Passthrough power Cons Card readers are slow Our...
07-15-26 -
Ugreens tiny 65W USB-C charger is nearly 50% off for the first time
Macworld Ugreen Nexode Air 65W charger View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug ...
07-15-26 -
Take a run with these $30 earbuds, and youll never use AirPods again
Macworld JLab Go Sport+ earbuds My favorite running earbuds cost less than $30 Learn more (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("cli...
07-15-26 -
Should you buy the MacBook Pro now or wait?
Macworld As of July 2026, it’s generally a good time to buy a MacBook Pro. Apple refreshed the lineup in early 2026 with the M5 Pro and M5 Max models, and the next major chip upgrade isn’t expected until 2027, so the current machines sho...
07-15-26 -
The new Siri is ChatGPT for people who hate AI
Macworld Siri AI is iOS 27’s most impactful addition. The rebuilt voice assistant finally delivers on the promises made by Apple Intelligence in 2024: it can pull user data from previous interactions, understand on-screen content, and exec...
07-15-26 -
ESRs New AirPods Pro 3 Cases Combine Style, Security, and Smarter Charging
Macworld Your AirPods Pro represent a serious investment, but their sleek white charging case can pick up faint scuffs just from being carried in a bag or pocket, plus its standard MagSafe magnet strength leaves something to be desired when ...
07-15-26 -
Finally, a Find Mycompatible tracker designed for wallets, passports, and mor...
Macworld TL;DR: The MagTag is a rechargeable, Find My–compatible tracker that fits in your wallet like a credit card, and it’s currently on sale for $23.99 to help keep your essentials easy to find. Traditional trackers can be usef...
07-14-26 -
Watch out: New CrashStealer Mac malware could nab your passwords
Macworld Yet more evidence that owning a Mac doesn’t make you immune to hacking: researchers have identified another piece of malware on macOS, this time one designed to steal your passwords and browser data. It’s been given the name “...
07-14-26 -
At $50 off, Ankers foldable MagSafe charger needs to be in your travel bag
Macworld Anker Prime Foldable 3-in-1 Charging Station View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { ...
07-14-26 -
Dont install the iOS 27 public beta until you read this
Macworld After announcing iOS 27 last month with a beta version for developers, Apple is now rolling out the first public beta of the new operating system, giving iPhone and iPad users the chance to try out the biggest update of the year wit...

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