12-20-25 -

Block ads for life on 9 devices for just $19 (was $169.99)
Macworld TL;DR: Block ads on nine devices for life with an AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription on sale for $19. Ads are one of the most frustrating parts of being online, but you aren’t stuck with them. AdGuard is a comprehensi...

12-20-25 -

This refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro is 80% off right now
Macworld TL;DR: Get a Grade A refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD for just $299.97, down from $1,499. Looking for a reliable MacBook without the premium price tag? This refurbished 2017 MacBook Pro�...

12-19-25 -

ESET Home Security Premium Review: Excellent protection, but there are bugs
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Excellent antiviral and malware protection, that caught everything Spam/phishing protection that caught 100% of the questionable websites during testing Simple, reliable VPN client Cons I...

12-19-25 -

Last call for Christmas: These $199 AirPods Pro 3 are the perfect gift
Macworld If you’re still doing some last-minute gift shopping and have no idea what to get, you really can’t go wrong with a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 3, especially since you can get them for $199, a $50 discount, and still get them in t...

12-19-25 -

I used my AirPods to talk to someone in another language, and it actually worked
Macworld This fall, Apple gave its new iOS 26 Live Translation feature an instant upgrade: AirPods support. Like a real-life version of the Babel fish, compatible AirPods paired with an up-to-date iPhone can now be inserted in the ear to pro...

12-19-25 -

This iOS 26 toggle just fixed a problem thats plagued my iPhone for years
Macworld The updates since iOS 26 arrived have brought a lot of fresh tweaks and features to our iPhones, including the ability to tone down Liquid Glass, a new way to ensure you don’t accidentally switch off an alarm, better AirDrop secur...

12-19-25 -

12 popular iPhone myths you can flat out ignore
Macworld I’m known as the Apple guy in my social circle. Friends and family routinely ask for purchasing advice, and I often end up reviewing their iPhones to see whether they’re missing useful apps, features, or settings. In many cases,...

12-19-25 -

Upgrade your sky views with a smartphone telescope now just $240
Macworld TL;DR: Hestia uses your smartphone to capture sharp, magnified views of the Moon, Sun, deep-sky objects, and landscapes—now just $239.97 (MSRP $299) with free shipping. Well, smartphones can officially do it all. The Hestia i...

12-19-25 -

Never stress about a misplaced wallet again with these slim trackers for 25% off
Macworld TL;DR: Get a three-pack of KeySmart SmartCards — ultra-thin Bluetooth trackers that work with Apple’s Find My — for $89.99 and make your wallet, luggage, or badge instantly locatable. Misplacing your wallet is stressful ...

12-18-25 -

Report: Apple is beginning development on a 24-inch OLED iMac
Macworld Just when you thought we were going to get through the year without a really juicy iMac rumor, in comes a report from Korean publication The Elec. According to its report, Apple has placed “Requests for Information” with Samsung...

12-18-25 -

The M4 MacBook Air returns to its $749 all-time low
Macworld If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, stop right there — we know what you need. The M4 MacBook Air is down to $749 at Amazon, a massive $250 discount for one of the best laptops out there. In fact, most configurations ar...

12-18-25 -

iPhone 17e: Everything you need to know
Macworld iPhone 17e: Summary A19 processor Possible new display with Dynamic Island Single rear camera MagSafe support Spring 2026 release Apple launched a new series of iPhones at the end of 2025: the iPhone 17, 17 Pro...

12-18-25 -

2025 Macworld Awards: Apples biggest wins and misses
Macworld As 2025 comes to a close, Macworld is proud to present our Apple awards,ta look back at the best and worst of everything released over the past 12 months. It was a busy year for Apple, with new products across its entire range of pr...

12-18-25 -

How can I recover lost or deleted data from my Mac
Macworld Life might not be entirely paperless yet, but the truth is that the vast majority of our important documents, photos, videos and other files are all now digital. This is good, as it saves space in our homes and the money in our pock...

12-18-25 -

Macworld Podcast: 2025 Apple software and services year in review
Macworld It was a big year for Apple software and services. We talk about Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, Apple TV, and the other services and software that shaped the company’s year. This is episode 963 with Michael Simon, Jason C...

12-18-25 -

Office 2024 Home for PC or Mac is $30 off and yours for life
Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home is only $119.97 (MSRP $149.99) through Dec. 21, giving you powerful, modern productivity apps without a subscription. Sometimes you do need the latest and greatest—an...

12-17-25 -

Apples AirTag leather key rings are more than half off right now
Macworld Listen, AirTags are absolutely awesome, but they do lack one feature that we see on other Bluetooth trackers, and that’s a way to easily hook them up to keychains on their own. Therefore, you have to buy various accessories to mak...

12-17-25 -

New report claims Apples 2026-27 iPhone roadmap includes 7 new models
Macworld When Apple launched the iPhone 17 lineup in September, it was clear that its strategy had shifted. While there were still four models, the introduction of the iPhone Air signaled the start of a three-year expansion of the iPhone lin...

12-17-25 -

iPhone 18 Pro could change Apples front camera design in a major way
Macworld A new report from The Information has information that, if true, will represent a huge shift in the iPhone’s iconic look. We’ve been through bezels, notches, and Dynamic Islands, but the iPhone’s front camera has always been l...

12-17-25 -

Im a GenZ dad. These are the iPhone accessories my kids (and yours) will love
Macworld I may be an old GenXer, but I’ve spent a lot of time with GenZers as a mentor, a teacher at a local college, and most importantly as a dad. I also test a lot of iPhone accessories, so I’ve always got an eye out for something my ...

12-17-25 -

Baseus Nomos Mac Air NU1 Spacemate 12-in-1 Docking Station review: Portable D...
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 12 ports Compact and portable Built-in USB-C cable Affordable Cons Have to provide your own power supply No charging from USB ports Dual displays 2.5K not 4K No card reader or...

12-17-25 -

I used AirPods Live Translation for a real conversation, and all I have to sa...
Macworld This fall, Apple gave its new iOS 26 Live Translation feature an instant upgrade: AirPods support. Like a real-life version of the Babel fish, compatible AirPods paired with an up-to-date iPhone can now be inserted in the ear to pro...

12-17-25 -

Give your devices tons of breathing room with this 10TB lifetime cloud upgrad...
Macworld TL;DR: Lock in 10TB of lifetime cloud storage before discounted codes sell out! Pay $279.97 once and never worry about renewals again. Black Friday came, went, and probably left your inbox in shambles, but don’t worry — you...

12-16-25 -

iOS 26.2 will turn on automatic updates if youre not careful
Macworld Apple really wants you to enable automatic updates for your iPhone. So much so that they’re employing a sketchy dark pattern in the iOS 26.2 update to trick you into turning it on. If you have automatic updates turned off you�...

12-16-25 -

Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 Dock review: Affordable fast Thunderbolt plus handy pow...
Macworld At a glance Pros 12 ports, including four Thunderbolt 5 2.5Gb Ethernet 30W USB-C at front 230W Power Delivery Affordable Cons Upstream port at front Four USB-A but no USB-C Our Verdict As a dual-display d...

12-16-25 -

An M5 Max iMac Pro reportedly existsbut we may never be able to buy it
Macworld 2026 is expected to be a significant year for the Mac. However, those reports don’t include iMac, leaving fans to wonder about the status of Apple’s iconic all-in-one. But a glimmer of hope was offered this week. According ...

12-16-25 -

RAM prices are out of control. When should Apple users start worrying?
Macworld You have undoubtedly heard about the recent massive spike in RAM prices. RAM for consumer devices like desktops, laptops, graphics cards, and smartphones (DDR, GDDR, and LPDDR memory) has skyrocketed in recent weeks. Prices are 50-1...

12-16-25 -

Hate wireless? Apples classic EarPods are under $11 right now
Macworld Yes, yes, AirPods are great and all, but they don’t come without their share of issues. The fit can be wonky, and there’s always a risk you’ll lose one… and then you’ll be out $100 — at least. If these potential problems...

12-16-25 -

Mobile Pixels Duex Float 2 Pro review: Portable screen that floats above your...
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Thin & light portable screen Kickstand Three clever viewing modes Cons Integrated speakers aren’t brilliant Our Verdict A simple but effective display solution. The Duex Float...

12-16-25 -

Chinese rumor account claims to have more details about the folding iPhone
Macworld Chinese tech rumor Weibo account Digital Chat Station has some fresh details of the upcoming folding iPhone. According the the post (translated from Chinese), the current engineering prototypes have the following features: Side-...

12-16-25 -

Locked out of your Apple account? Good luck
Macworld A few months back, the Macalope was locked out of iMessage. Yeah! “The nerve” is right! It was annoying, of course, but far from the worst thing that could happen to someone, but it highlighted a frustrating blind spot in ...

12-16-25 -

Run Microsofts best OS on any compatible PC without breaking the bank just $...
Macworld TL;DR: Get a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license for $9.97 (MSRP $199) and unlock advanced security, pro tools, and AI features for your PC. Need an upgrade on your extra PC? Whether you use a Windows computer for work, school, or...

12-15-25 -

First iOS 26.3 beta arrives as launch of new Siri nears
Macworld Following the release of iOS 16.2 on Friday, December 12, the first beta release of iOS 26.3 was made available to developers a few days later, on December 15. We expect a final release to the public sometime in late January or earl...

12-15-25 -

Blast from the past! iWeb and Aperture live (for now) on Apple.com
Macworld You know, there’s a saying that goes something like, “Once it’s posted on the internet, it lives forever.” Usually, that’s in reference to that cringy social media post you made after pounding several six-packs of White Cl...

12-15-25 -

The black Apple Watch Ultra 2 drops to $549 today only
Macworld Your last-minute holiday shopping is officially wrapped up thanks to this incredible Apple Watch deal: Best Buy is selling the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $549 today only, a massive $250 off the original MSRP and the best...

12-15-25 -

Can Apple really fix Siri, or is it too far gone?
Macworld Lots of exclusives on Macworld last week, as our tireless code-breaker Filipe Esposito turned up clues to a mystery Apple smart home accessory, HomePod mini and AirTag upgrades, a new display, and much more. All the secrets of the f...

12-15-25 -

If you care about the security of your iPhone, go update right now
Macworld New iOS and iPadOS updates don’t just add lots of new features to your iPhone. There are also updates to improve the security and reliability of your devices, and the latest release is no exception. There are 25 new security updat...

12-15-25 -

The simple upgrade every AirPods Pro owner should know about
Macworld For many AirPods Pro users, the listening experience doesn’t always live up to expectations—not because of the earbuds themselves, but because of the smallest component: the ear tips. The default silicone tips included with Appl...

12-15-25 -

Forget Adobe subscriptions and get PDF Reader Pro for life for only $30
Macworld TL;DR: Get PDF Reader Pro for Mac at just $29.97 (MSRP $79.99) until December 21 and turn your Mac into a PDF-editing powerhouse without the Adobe price tag. If you’re tired of wrestling with PDFs on your Mac or cringing at ...

12-14-25 -

One of the only private AI assistants just lowered the price for a lifetime l...
Macworld TL;DR: Pansophy is a private AI assistant, and it’s only $79 for life right now. OpenAI just lost the lawsuit to keep its chat logs private. If you don’t like the idea of your company secrets and personal conversations bein...

12-13-25 -

Grab PromptBuilder for $39 and build perfect AI prompts in seconds
Macworld TL;DR: PromptBuilder gives you lifetime access to fast, optimized prompts for 10 AI models—just describe what you need, and it builds the perfect prompt in seconds for only $39. If you’ve ever stared at a blinking cursor wo...

12-13-25 -

Make the move to subscription-free Microsoft Office for only $40
Macworld TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for $39.97 (MSRP $229) and ditch monthly subscriptions for good. Your Mac may be powerful, but that doesn’t mean you need to hand over a chunk o...

12-12-25 -

iOS 26.2 is here with lots of small tweaks thatll upgrade your iPhone in a bi...
Macworld iOS 26.2 has arrived just in time for the weekend. While the update isn’t a major overhaul, it brings numerous changes and refinements, including more Liquid Glass tweaks. More importantly, iOS 26.2 brings a series of minor new fe...

12-12-25 -

Leak reveals details of Apples secret roadmap: iOS 26.4, iOS 27, and iOS 28
Macworld All throughout this week, Macworld has been covering discoveries related to Apple’s future plans found in a leaked internal build of iOS 26. After reporting on new devices such as AirTag 2, HomePad, and a new generation of Studio ...

12-12-25 -

Rolling Square TAU 2 mini power bank review: A key ring to recharge your iPhone
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Super-compact power bank Can give iPhone a 30% charge USB-C/Lightning/USB cables built in Cons You probably will forget to charge it Our Verdict The tiny Tau 2 is a great and afford...

12-12-25 -

Amazon blowout sale returns the M3 iPad Air to its amazing Black Friday low
Macworld If you missed out on the Black Friday iPad deals, then now’s your best chance to get one for the same great price: The 11-inch M3 iPad Air is $150 off at Amazon right now, which means you can snag one for the lowest price we’ve ...

12-12-25 -

TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router review: Versatile, portable Wi-Fi router
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros  Lightweight, portable design  Versatile connectivity features  Easy to use Cons  No carrying case  More expensive than a conventional router  Modest, dual-band performance ...

12-12-25 -

Mystery solved: Heres how to tell when your AirPods are updating
Macworld If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably Googled at least once, How do I know when my AirPods are updating? While Apple offers official documentation outlining what’s required to start the process, its guidance remains ...

12-12-25 -

Apple Preview review: A near-perfect PDF reader with limited editing tools
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Pre-installed on all Macs, iPhones, and iPads for free Automatically launches when viewing supported files Minimalistic user interface that won’t overwhelm Wide range of handy tools for im...

12-12-25 -

This test shows how bad Apple Intelligence isand how much better its going to...
Macworld It’s no secret that Apple Intelligence lags behind the likes of Google Gemini and ChatGPT when it comes to things like image creation and conversational chatting. Apple’s suite of AI tools has been underwhelming to say the least...