Pure Tech

Macworld

Macworld Buy on Amazon The Office Oasis Rollerblade Office Chair Wheels – $39.95 View Deal The best upgrade I ever made to my home office wasn’t my Mac Studio or Studio Display XDR. It’s a set of rollerblade wheels. For my office...

Macworld

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 the...

Macworld

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....

Macworld

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,...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

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 display...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

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,...

Macworld

Macworld Back Market’s Student & Teacher discounts Fully operational for up to 50% less VIEW DEALS Every September brings the same headache: a school or university supply list that suddenly includes a laptop, tablet, or...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

Macworld With its announcement of new set of emojis to be released next year, the Unicode Consortium is finally giving us an image of a whole, crisp pickle. You’ll soon be able to stop fretting about using the current chopped...

Macworld

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 Verdict The...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

Macworld JLab Go Sport+ earbuds My favorite running earbuds cost less than $30 Learn more I love to run, but only if headphones are there to distract me from the pain. Thumping dance music is a reliable motivator, but on quieter...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

Macworld Anker Prime Foldable 3-in-1 Charging Station View Deal Anker’s 3-in-1 foldable MagSafe charging station is a fantastic solution for anyone traveling with a bunch of Apple gear. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s on sale for...

Macworld

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...

Macworld

Macworld Who says summer is slow for Apple news?! Apple sues OpenAI for theft of trade secrets [over-the-top very obviously fake gasp] The most egregious of the allegations is against former Apple senior systems electrical engineer Chang...

Macworld

Macworld Apple has released the OS 27 operating system betas to those who have signed up for the Public Beta. That includes iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. The headline feature is of course Siri AI, a...

Macworld

Macworld Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this...

Macworld

Macworld In his latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple is moving forward with plans to release the M5 Ultra Mac Studio later this year. In June, Gurman said the Mac Studio’s M5 Ultra could...

Macworld

Macworld Apple AirPods Pro 3 View Deal Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $200 at Amazon right now, a savings of $50 off their MSRP, and the best price we’ve seen outside of major sale events like Black Friday and Prime Day....

Macworld

Macworld Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously reported in June that while Apple plans to release the M6 chip in the entry-level MacBook Pro this fall, it’s going to skip the Pro and Max versions to focus on getting the M7 series out...

Macworld

Macworld Apple has lots of big-ticket devices in the pipeline, from the iPhone Ultra to the Apple Watch Series 12, and this can leave the company’s cheaper accessory-type products in the shade. But iPad owners will be excited to hear...

Macworld

Macworld You won’t read this in many corporate mission statements, but subscription services thrive on laziness. The very moment that a customer signs on the dotted line, inertia enters the equation: it becomes a pain to cancel, and...

Macworld

Macworld TL;DR: 1min.AI brings ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI models into one platform, with lifetime access available for $59.97 (MSRP $540) through July 19. Between ChatGPT, Claude, and the endless stream of new AI...

Macworld

Macworld TL;DR: Edit, convert, sign, annotate, and organize PDFs on your Mac with a PDF Expert Premium lifetime license, now $79.99 (MSRP $139.99). Anyone who deals with PDFs knows the frustration of slow, feature-limited...

Macworld

Macworld As first reported by Bloomberg, Apple has filed suit against OpenAI, accusing the AI developer of running a coordinated campaign to steal information about upcoming Apple products. OpenAI is Apple’s partner in some ways. Since...

Macworld

Macworld For the last several years, July has been the same, in the Apple calendar. WWDC is long over, and the rush of hardware for the fall is still a couple of months away. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing exciting, though. After...

Macworld

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Apple Watch fast charge Can fast-charge two iPhones plus Watch 45W maximum output Battery display Cons Anker alternative is smaller Our Verdict With its higher USB-C power output and...

Macworld

Macworld Instagram recently unveiled 30 new AI effects, based on the new Muse Image developed by Instagram’s parent company. Instagram also launched a feature allowing users to tag their friends using their @usernames and generate...

Macworld

Macworld For many users, Apple’s own accessories are the first and last peripherals they get for their desktop computer. That’s understandable: you can buy a Magic Keyboard and/or Magic Mouse at the same time as your new Mac, and if...

Macworld

Macworld For years, Apple has followed a predictable iPhone launch schedule, introducing new iPhones in September – the standard model and the Pro model. In the spring, Apple often releases a less expensive phone – previously the “SE”...

Macworld

Macworld TL;DR: Get a 1-year Costco Gold Star Membership plus a $50 Digital Costco Shop Card* for only $65. Sticking to a budget might not be easy, but it might be simpler if you could get all your shopping done in just...

Macworld

Macworld Apple Watch Ultra 3 View Deal Apple’s gorgeous Watch Ultra 3 is on sale for $660 right now, a savings of $139 off its $799 MSRP. Deals like this on Apple’s flagship adventure watch don’t come around quite often,...

Macworld

Macworld You should never be first in line to buy a completely new Apple product. Not in the literal sense–although those guys are totally putting themselves out for no good reason–but in the generational one. It’s nearly always smarter...

Macworld

Macworld As we get closer to Apple’s September event, rumors about the next-generation iPhone are intensifying. This week, several Chinese leakers claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be significantly thicker than...

Macworld

Macworld The Best Apple deals July 2026 Pick up a great deal on the Apple kit you want. These are the best deals we’ve seen this month. Top U.S. Apple deals $50 off MacBook Pro, 16-inch, M5 Max, 2TB at Amazon $58 off MacBook Air,...

Macworld

Macworld It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging, overlooking the slew of other...

Macworld

Macworld Apple is a premium company, and that means its prices are tied strongly to its own self-image. High prices make products “aspirational,” or so the crack marketing team would have you believe, and that’s something Apple has built...

Macworld

Macworld TL;DR: Visual Studio 2026 delivers AI-powered coding, collaboration, and cross-platform development tools for $34.97 until July 12. Modern development rarely lives in one place anymore. Even Mac-based developers...

Macworld

Macworld Apple has issued a press release to let everyone know that it is involved in the plan for Broadcom to expand its manufacturing facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. While the press release is full of numbers, the actual details...

Macworld

Macworld In a newly released support document, Apple announced that support for the encrypted Mac OS Extended (HFS+) format will end with macOS 28, which is expected to be released in 2027.  This means that users will need to...

Macworld

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Dual SSD slots (M47P) Mac mini design UHS-II card readers (M47P) Dedicated power supply Cons Noisy fan Placement can affect Wi-Fi performance External power supply required Our Verdict The...