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...

12-12-25 -

How Matter has finally given Apple a path out of the HomeKit mess
Macworld Apple users know the feeling: with most products, everything runs like clockwork. The iPhone? Close to perfect. The Mac? Has been running for years. AirPods? Magical. But with Apple’s HomeKit smart home system, things turned out d...

12-12-25 -

Head into the new year with a decluttered iPhone for just $20
Macworld TL;DR: Cleaner Kit gives your iPhone an AI-powered deep clean for life—duplicate removal, video compression, inbox cleanup, secure storage—all for just $19.97 with CLEAN10. If your iPhone has been begging you for storage sp...

12-11-25 -

Every new Apple product coming in 2026 (and beyond)
Macworld Over the past five years, Apple has overhauled its entire product range, including transitioning the Mac from Intel to its own processors, introducing the tough Apple Watch Ultra, adding a new Plus model to the iPhone lineup and the...

12-11-25 -

AirPods Pro 2 and 3 firmware update now available
Macworld Apple on Thursday released a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 and 3. As it typically does with AirPods updates, the company has not announced what the new firmware does. The release notes will be available here. The new AirP...

12-11-25 -

Apples next HomePod mini and AirTag upgrades surface in leaked internal code
Macworld After a quiet 2025, evidence suggests Apple is working on modest but highly anticipated updates to two of its accessories. New evidence found in a leaked internal build of iOS 26 seen by Macworld reveals an unreleased HomePod mini, ...

12-11-25 -

AirPods Pro 3 drop under $200 just in time for your last-minute shopping
Macworld The AirPods Pro 3 haven’t really gotten a proper deal until now because it seems like Apple wants you to get these as stocking stuffers. For the first time ever, these buds are down to $199, a savings of $50 over at Walmart and $2...

12-11-25 -

Journey ARIA 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: Chic, lightweight magne...
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 3-in-1 Apple charging Tall travel stand Apple Watch fast charging Folds flat Cons Requires a 30W or higher wall charger Our Verdict Even without speedy 25W charging, we love the ...

12-11-25 -

Internal Apple code hints improved Siri will land next spring with HomePad hub
Macworld Apple first unveiled Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024 with the promise of transforming Siri into a far more capable, contextual assistant. But as 2025 comes to an end, those headline features are still nowhere to be seen. The new con...

12-11-25 -

6 innovations in 2025 that prove Apple still has what it takes
Macworld 2025 was a solid year for Apple. The company refreshed a wide range of its devices, delivering faster processors, slimmer designs, and improved reliability across its entire product lineup. It also rolled out Liquid Glass—one of i...

12-11-25 -

Leaked code spills details of mystery Apple smart home accessory
Macworld We’ve been tracking rumors about Apple’s push into the smart home market for years, but we’ve yet to see anything come to fruition beyond a new Home app architecture. That may be about to change very soon. Corroborating pre...

12-11-25 -

Macworld Podcast: Apples management changesgood or bad?
Macworld The news has been filled with reports of changes in Apple’s executive staff. How does that affect the company? That’s in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 962 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roma...

12-11-25 -

This $199.90 iOS scanner app is now only $28 for life
Macworld TL;DR: iScanner is an iOS scanner app with a lifetime subscription now available for $28 with code FLASH. Desktop scanners are expensive, take up a whole lot of space, and they don’t exactly last forever. If you want an alte...

12-10-25 -

Code leak reveals A19 iPad, M4 Air with Apples N1 chip likely coming soon
Macworld Apple recently introduced a new iPad Pro with the M5 chip, and we also got the M3 iPad Air along with the A16 iPad earlier this year. With 2026 just around the corner, there are already rumors about what to expect for the iPad lineu...

12-10-25 -

Apple Studio Display 2 leak reveals ProMotion, HDR, A19 chip upgrades
Macworld We’ve been hearing rumors about a potential new generation of Studio Display for a while, but 2025 came and went without an announcement. But that’s about to change, as Macworld has seen evidence of a new Studio Display with new...

12-10-25 -

We adore this elegant Anker charging stand and its cheaper than ever today
Macworld One of the best things you can get for your desk this holiday season is a triple MagSafe charger so your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods can get back to 100% without cluttering your space with cables. We love this one from Anker th...

12-10-25 -

Native Union POP Phone review: Retro phone handset brings vintage style
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Cool retro style Comfortable grip Ergonomic like phones used to be USB-C connection to iPhone Cons Not compatible with Lightning (iPhone 14 or earlier) Our Verdict With this vint...

12-10-25 -

Unleash your iPhones Action button with these 7 creative shortcuts
Macworld When Apple introduced the iPhone 15 Pro, it retired the classic mute switch which had been part of the iPhone design since the very first model. These days, all iPhones feature a customizable Action button, which users can freely re...

12-10-25 -

iOS 26.2s small tweaks add up to a big update for your iPhoneheres whats new
Macworld iOS 26.2 will soon be available to download on your iPhone, and 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...

12-10-25 -

Say bye-bye to your slippery Apple TV remotegrab this one for just $30
Macworld TL;DR: This classic, easy-to-use Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV is just $29.95 with free shipping—compatible with all Apple TV and Apple TV 4K models. Apple TV is great—until you’re fumbling with the remote in th...

12-10-25 -

These $199.95 wireless iPhone chargers are $35 right now
Macworld TL;DR: A Speedy Mag Wireless Charger now only costs $35 (reg. $119.95). A dead battery at the wrong time can ruin your whole day. Keep your batteries up with a Speedy Mag 5,000mAh Wireless Charger for iPhones on sale for $34...

12-09-25 -

The iPhones 18 Dynamic Island could get smaller, according to a new report
Macworld Rumors from Chinese social media site Weibo are hit-and-miss, especially when they don’t contain any photographic evidence or name sources. So with the appropriate grain of salt, consider the latest leak from Weibo account “Smar...

12-09-25 -

This 13-inch iPad Pro with 5G and twice the storage is $450 off today
Macworld If you’re looking for a blazing-fast tablet with a stunning OLED display, then the iPad Pro is the way to go. If you don’t mind skipping on the M5 model, you can grab this 13-inch M4 iPad Pro with 5G and 512GB of storage for $1,...

12-09-25 -

iPhone 16e named Bust of the Year in MKBHD smartphone awards
Macworld It’s December, and that means we can expect a slew of end-of-year awards features–which is usually good news for big companies like Apple. But not all awards, it turns out, are positive. The hugely popular tech YouTuber Marqu...

12-09-25 -

CarPlay is getting even better with these new iOS 26.2 features
Macworld Earlier this year, CarPlay – Apple’s infotainment system for cars – received a major update with the first release of iOS 26. Not only did it gain the new Liquid Glass interface, but it has also received features such as widge...

12-09-25 -

Sorry, but Apple isnt going to miss all these execs who are leaving
Macworld It’s been a big week in Apple executive movements. Let’s see if the Macalope can recap for you if you were unconscious for seven days (that sounds nice, can the Macalope get some of that?). After the unsurprising news that de...

12-09-25 -

Gift your Mac Office apps for life, now $59.97 (MSRP $219)
Macworld TL;DR: Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 is on sale for $59.97 for a limited time, or until codes sell out (MSRP $219)! If your Mac has outdated Office apps or deals with nagging Microsoft 365 subscription renew...

12-08-25 -

Hallelujah! Easier switching between iPhone and Android is on the way soon
Macworld According to 9to5Google, the latest developer test built (Canary) of Android includes a new feature that should make it easier to switch between iPhone and Android devices. The corresponding feature on iPhones should roll out in a c...

12-08-25 -

Best PDF Editor for Mac (2025): Best tools for text edits, OCR & annotations
Macworld Many workplaces and educational institutions have completely switched from paper documents to digital ones. Consequently, Mac users are increasingly dealing with PDFs and other e-document file formats. Whether you need to edit, ...

12-08-25 -

Apple collects 14 Golden Globe nominations, dominates Best TV Drama category
Macworld The nominees for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes, and Apple TV is well represented on the list with 14 nominations. Puribus and Severance led the way for Apple, with multiple nominations in multiple categories. Most striking about ...

12-08-25 -

Apple faces biggest personnel shake-up in decades as another top exec eyes exit
Macworld Much talk in Silicon Valley lately has focused on the timing of Apple boss Tim Cook’s retirement. At the age of 65, and having publicly discussed his departure as far back as 2021, he isn’t going to be presenting keynote videos ...

12-08-25 -

The Apple Watch Series 11 is $100 off, cheaper than it was for Black Friday
Macworld If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for the person you love, may we recommend the Apple Watch Series 11? Not only is this an excellent smartwatch for staying healthy and getting fit, but today it’s on sale at Amazon f...

12-08-25 -

8 Mac settings and features youre not using but should
Macworld Your Mac is full of surprises, and even many years after first owning one, you can still find yourself learning new tips and tricks that you weren’t aware of before. There are many ingenious hidden features stashed away in macO...

12-08-25 -

The iPhone SE is obsolete, and so is the last hope for a normal iPhone
Macworld In “Wow, I feel old” news last week, Apple officially moved the original iPhone SE from the vintage to the obsolete list. That’s not just a nominal change; while vintage products can still access a limited range of repair serv...

12-08-25 -

Save your memories (and some cash) with these Photo Backup Stick deals
Macworld TL;DR: These universal Photo Backup Sticks let you safely save every photo and video across devices—with no cloud, no subscriptions, and two affordable pre-holiday pricing options. Your photos and videos deserve more than li...

12-08-25 -

Shipping is free on these $200 MacBooks
Macworld TL;DR: Get a $999 MacBook Air for $200. A good MacBook Air can be a real workhorse for the basics, whether you need something to run basic productivity apps or a lightweight machine to take with you on the road. This MacBook...

12-07-25 -

A lifetime license for Microsoft Office costs less than 2 years of Microsoft 365
Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime license for Microsoft Office now only costs $150. Microsoft 365 costs you more every year, and that’s not even considering the periodic price hikes. It already jumped to $99.99/year. If you want a way to ge...

12-06-25 -

This simple fix finally stopped macOS Tahoe from freezing and crashing my Mac...
Macworld Back in September, when macOS 26 Tahoe arrived for download on my MacBook, I installed it along with millions of other people. I didn’t give it a second thought—I have an M3 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. R...

12-06-25 -

Unlock 1,200+ hidden Mac powers for just $40 this Cyber Week
Macworld TL;DR: MacPilot gives you lifetime access to 1,200+ Mac tweaks, tools, and customizations for just $39.99—no terminal commands needed. Your Mac is capable of way more than Apple lets on—and MacPilot proves it. Right now, yo...

12-06-25 -

Right now, you can get a MacBook Pro and a Microsoft Office lifetime license ...
Macworld TL;DR: Get a MacBook Pro and Microsoft Office for only $440. Black Friday wasn’t your only chance to get one of the best deals of the year. Right now, you can get a MacBook Pro plus a lifetime license for Microsoft Office ...

12-05-25 -

Apple design reset? How a key VPs exit can fix the iPhone
Macworld For a few years now, something has felt off with Apple’s software design. There’s been too much emphasis on showy effects and eye-catching animations, and not enough on creating intuitive experiences that actually work for the u...

12-05-25 -

Apple may be the biggest loser in the Netflix-Warner Bros deal
Macworld On Friday, Netflix announced that it has agreed to acquire Warner Bros in a deal worth a staggering $82.7 billion. The acquisition means that Netflix will have possession of the entire Warner Bros library and production studios, alo...

12-05-25 -

The magical Logitech MX Master 3S Mac mouse just hit its all-time low price
Macworld If you absolutely hate using your Mac’s trackpad and feel like it’s testing your patience more than actually helping you be productive, you need an actual mouse. We’re not talking about Apple’s Magic Mouse—you need the Log...