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Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime Matts Flights Premium subscription is $39.99 (MSRP $194), with 3+ deals per week, unlimited custom search requests, and 1-on-1 travel planning support. Airfare prices swing by hundreds of dollars depending on when you book, and most of the best deals disappear before you even know they exist. But unless you want to spend your free time refreshing airline sites, you need someone watching for you. Matts Flights Premium does exactly that. A lifetime subscription is on sal

Macworld TL;DR: MacPilot unlocks more than 1,200 macOS features through a point-and-click interface instead of the command line. Get a lifetime license for $29.97 (reg. $99). Want to change your screenshot format, add spacers to the Dock, or show hidden files without typing a single Terminal command? Get a MacPilot lifetime license for $29.97 (reg. $99.00) and keep it for good. MacPilot puts more than 1,200 macOS features behind the familiar Mac interface, so tweaks that normally live in the com

Macworld The Apple Watch can vibrate to let you now about a notification. But you might find that the vibration isnt strong enough for you to notice. Or, you might want to disable vibrations completely. Apple offers three vibration settings: Off , Standard , and Distinct . If youve bought an Apple Watch and never changed this setting, Standard is the default. There are two ways to adjust it: directly on your Apple Watch or in the Watch app on your paired iPhone. To adjust the vibration on the Ap

Macworld October is shaping up to be an exceptionally busy month at Apple Park. Apple is readying the iPhone Duo , a revamped Health app in iOS 27.2, a touchscreen MacBook Pro , and an overhauled iPad mini , which are all expected to launch by the end of this month. But that wont be all. Apple announced on Thursday that it will be holding a special Welcome Home experience on October 13, where it will presumably launch its new smart home products. According to credible rumors, the devices will in

Macworld A new report by security researchers at Censys warns that the DarkSword exploit on iOS continues to be used in conjunction with Coruna malware to steal cryptocurrency wallets. Discovered earlier this year , DarkSword/Coruna is a dual-edged hacking toolkit. DarkSword attacks WebKit and JavaScriptCore to access iOSs SpringBoard that managing app launch and the Home screen. Coruna is the payload used to steal crypto wallet information. Censys research found several servers that had DarkSwo

Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isnt a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If youve got questions about it, weve got plenty of answers. Updated October 9, 2026: There are five new games on the service this month: 4 Pics 1 Word+ , Pusheens Place , River City Survivors , Terraria+ , and Touchgrind BMX 2+ . What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV t

Macworld Whats new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and youll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. Theres also a ton of new content in the works for Apples service, too. If you want to know whats on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies . Updated October 9: The John Cena action film Matchbox The Movie and the weird comedy series Small Prophets ar

Macworld Did you see that the new Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra has a magnetic USB-C port? Yeah, yeah, I know, MacBooks have MagSafe, blah blah, blah. But magnetic USB-C ! Thats so cool. How cool? So cool that Im considering switching from this M5 Max MacBook Pro that Im typing on now! Wait, it gets better. Now that Im going to switch over to glorious magnetic USB-C, Microsoft wants to make it easier by taking my MacBook in a trade-in. Wow, bold move, Microsoft. It feels like when I traded in m

Macworld Apples stock took a bit of a tumble today following a report from Nikkei Asia that iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut by as much as 20 percent due to soft demand. The publication cites the new phones prices as the main reason for the pullback, with Apple raising starting prices by $100 on the back on soaring memory and storage costs. Of course, weve heard all this before. Every year, overseas outlets run stories about iPhone production cuts as Apple shifts orders to accommodate customer

Macworld USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formatsUSB-C, USB4 and Thunderboltbut they all have the same reversible connector at the end and are interchangeable and backwards compatible. All of Apples new devices now use USB-C or Thunderbolt for charging and data transfers. Some cables are only really good for charging as their data-transfer (bandwidth) rate is too slow to be practical. In the reviews below we note both chargin

Macworld Apple has been actively marketing the iPhones camera capabilities for more than a decade. With every flagship launch, the company boasts about its smartphones latest photography and videography featuresand even encourages users to share their snaps through the Shot on iPhone campaign. This year, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max received professional-grade camera upgrades that push their limits further than any other phone. In fact, the software and hardware enhancements unleash unpreced

Macworld The desktop on my Mac is a mess. File and folder icons look like theyre strewn everywhere (I swear theres a method to the madness). I put stuff on my desktop for quick and easy access to things Im currently working on, but its not only unsightly, but its also a pain when I need to take a screenshot, which happens often. Terkel Gjervig seems to have the solution to my desktop problem. Gjervig posted a video of his latest project, Desktop Cleaning, a Mac utility that does what I need when

Macworld TL;DR: Get a refurbished M2 MacBook Air with 8GB of memory and a 256GB SSD for $649.99 (reg. $999). New MacBooks are expensive, but if youre just looking for a good machine for work or school, you might not need to pay full price. Refurbished Macs are a great option if you want a reliable computer for a solid price. Thats how you can get this 2022 MacBook Air for just $649.99 (reg. $999). This MacBook Air has an M2 chip with an 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU. Thats enough for web browsing

Macworld TL;DR: Scan and edit documents on your iPhone or iPad with a lifetime iScanner subscription on sale for $25 through October 11. If you dont own a scanner, turning a signed contract or tax form into a clean, editable PDF is remarkably inconvenient. iScanner turns your iPhone or iPad into a document scanner and PDF editor, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $24.97 (reg. $199.90) for the next two days. Point your camera at a page, and iScanner finds the edges and crops the scan for

Macworld October is shaping up to be chock full o treats. Besides Apples Welcome Home smart home event next week , Apple is going to have another round of product releases on October 27, according to Bloombergs Mark Gurman . This later event will feature the touchscreen MacBook as well as an M6 iMac, M6 MacBook Pro, and a new iPad mini. Gurman reports that the October 27 launch will include an online video presentation and in-person component for the press. Its not clear if the October 27 event

Macworld The touchscreen MacBook Pro has been the subject of speculation ever since Bloombergs Mark Gurman first reported in 2023 that Apple was exploring the idea. At the time, the claim seemed hard to believe given Apples long-standing opposition to touchscreen laptops. Three years later, however, the rumours are becoming increasingly difficult to dismiss. Multiple reports suggest Apple has overcome the technical and design challenges that previously stood in the way. If theyre accurate, the f

Macworld October is shaping up to be an exceptionally busy month at Apple Park. The company is readying the iPhone Duo , revamped Health app on iOS 27.2, touchscreen MacBook Pro , and overhauled iPad mini , which could all launch by the end of this month. That wont be all. Apple announced on Thursday that it will be holding a special Welcome Home experience on October 13, where it will presumably launch its new smart home products. According to credible rumors, the devices will include next-gene

Macworld Its official. Apple will announce its big push into the smart home on Tuesday, October 13. This isnt expected to be a big special event keynote at Apple Park, but rather a web launch with a coordinated Special Experience for invited members of the media to go hands-on with the new products in New York City. Apple did the same thing with the launch of the MacBook Neo earlier this year, after wrapping up a week of product announcements. That launch followed three days of announcements; ho

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Malware detection that caught nearly every threat Fast scan speeds, processing 700GB+ and millions of files in under 10 minutes Strong, granular firewall controls with easy allow/deny/edit rule management Easy-to-use iPhone VPN with useful security checks Cons Lacks web/phishing protection and parental controls Slow quarantine cleanup iPhone app lacks advanced VPN features Our Verdict Intego ONE offers superb malware detection, excellent firewall control

Macworld TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for $79.97 (MSRP $219) through October 11. The one-time license includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote, with no recurring subscription fees. If youd rather make one software purchase than keep another subscription on your monthly expenses, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac is worth a look. Through October 11, you can get a lifetime license for the classic Office apps for $79.97

Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro is here, offering better performance, better battery life, and better cameras. Is it worth the money? Tune in to find out. This is episode 1003 with Michael Simon , Jason Cross , and Roman Loyola . Episode 1003 on YouTube Episode 1003 on Apple Podcasts Episode 1003 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show, iPhone 18 Pro review: The best kind of boring iPhone 18 Pro & Max Guide: Everything you need to know Appl

Macworld Everything is more expensive nowadays, including Macs. The higher prices have an effect on our shopping habits, so you might be more inclined to take advantage of a sale price as soon as you see one, instead of waiting for a better deal. After all, theres a good chance prices will go up again, since the supply shortage isnt going to ease up anytime soon . Today is the last day of Amazons fall sales event, and that includes Macs. We werent expecting much, but you can save a good chunk of

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Adds three 15.6-inch HD screens, for four displays in total Freestanding aluminum frame, with no clips to MacBook One USB-C cable connection Rotating screens and several display modes Cons Requires driver installation No color-accurate panels for creative work Bulky for a portable display High list price Our Verdict Its unwieldy shape and size might not be for everybody, but the well-built KYY X90G has a place in your life if you need multiple flexibly p

Macworld Best Apple iPhone Prime Day deals October 2026 Top Amazon U.K. iPhone deals iPhone 17 (256GB) : 799 (100 off, RRP 899) iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) : 999 (200 less than iPhone 18 Pro) iPhone 17 Pro (1TB) : 1,499 (400 less than iPhone 18 Pro) iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) : 1,099 (200 less than iPhone 18 Pro Max) Updated October 7 : Weve checked prices across Amazons U.K. stores and updated our recommended deals. Unfortunately the same sort of Amazon discounts on the iPhone arent seen in the U.S. b

Macworld Our own review of the new Mac mini analyzed the performance and value of the M5 Pro version, but that chip has been around since the spring. Far more interesting is the M6, a new-generation processor made on TSMCs 2nm process and sporting some interesting architectural changes. Our German sister site Macwelt reviewed that model , and found it to be a big jump over the preview Mac mini, which came equipped with an M4. Now that the chip has been out for a couple of weeks, were starting to

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Macworld TL;DR: Babbel lessons were developed by 100+ expert linguists , and lifetime access to all 14 languages is $134.99 (reg. $299) with the StackSocial code LEARN through Oct. 13. AI can do plenty, but learning how actual humans speak to each other probably shouldnt start and end with a generic bot. Thats one reason Babbel takes a more human-first approach . Its courses were developed by more than 100 expert linguists, with lessons focused on practical conversation rather than endless drill

Macworld Prime Day is here, and for the first time in months, were actually getting proper discounts on Apple gear. One of the best weve seen is the Apple Watch SE 3, which is finally down to $199 again , a savings of $50 off its MSRP, and the first time weve seen it drop this low this low in forever. Sure theres a new Series 12, but for under $200, you get a capable health tracker, a fitness coach, and a personal safety device on your wrist. The Apple Watch SE 3 checks in on your body throughou

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Macworld September is the most important month in Apples calendar, featuring updates to the iPhone, Apple Watch, and (frequently) AirPods. But this year, October looks set to be even busier , and perhaps even more critical to the companys long-term prospects. Hints from the rumorsphere last week strongly suggested that Apple will announce a raft of smart-home products on October 13 , likely including a HomePad smart hub and potentially including a new Apple TV and HomePod mini as well. But separ

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Attractive, comfortable design New health sensor system Readiness app Generally strong battery life Minimal price rises Cons Minor issues with build quality Several features missing at launch Felt slightly unresponsive at times Occasional involuntary resets Inconsistent battery and charging Our Verdict The Series 12 looks great and feels comfortable on the wrist, the interface is easy to use, and it delivers the best health and fitness insights of any Ap

Macworld TL;DR: Record your screen in Chrome and share a link instantly with a Glooin Starter Plan lifetime subscription for $24.99 (reg. $99). Sharing a quick screen recording usually means exporting a file, uploading it somewhere, and then sending the link. Glooin is a Chrome extension that puts a shareable link on your clipboard the moment you stop recording, and a Starter Plan lifetime subscription is on sale for $24.99 (MSRP $99). Mac users can record from Chrome, Arc, Brave, or Edge on mac

Macworld Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14, 2026, but development hasnt stopped. Just two days later on September 16, Apple issued the first developer beta of macOS 27.2, beginning testing of the operating systems next major point update. Yes, thats macOS 27.2, not macOS 27.1. The macOS 27.2 beta gives developers and testers early access to Apples latest fixes, refinements and any features that werent ready for the initial Golden Gate release. However, as with any beta software

Macworld The Best Apple Prime Day deals October 2026 Pick up a great deal on the Apple kit you want. These are the best deals weve seen so far. Top U.S. Apple deals AirPods Pro 3 : $179 ($70 off, MSRP $249) AirPods Max 2: $429 ($120 off, MSRP $549) 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB) : $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299) 15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB) : $1,299 ($200 off, MSRP $1,499) 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB) : $1,839 ($160 off, MSRP $1,999) 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (2TB/24GB ): $2,749

Macworld Just a couple days after the wide release of iOS 27, Apple has released the first beta of iOS 27.2. Thats not a typo: its iOS 27.2, not 27.1. We never saw a 27.1 release, but Apple is beginning beta tests for the 27.2 branch. This likely has something to do with the iPhone Duo, which is going on sale in October. We know the iPhone Duo will come with iOS 27.1, but we dont yet know if any other devices will ever get a 27.1 update, or when all the devices will get on the same version toget

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Macworld On this day 15 years ago, the world lost Steve Jobs after a years-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Youll read many posts throughout the day about what a great leader and visionary he was, but none will be sweeter or more poignant than the subtle tribute New Balance posted. If you ever watched one of Steve Jobs keynotes, you know his trademark outfit: a black turtleneck, blue jeans, black socks, and a pair of gray New Balance 992s . Its not flashy or bold, but came to define his brand

Macworld After years of rumors and speculation, it looks like the first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen is finally almost here. If the latest leaks are to be believed, the device is currently in testing within Apple on macOS 27.2, and should arrive within the next month or so. This new MacBook Pro wont just be a current model with a touchscreen. We are expecting a full redesign of Apples iconic laptop: visually distinct, with an OLED display, Dynamic Island cutout, and of course a touchscreen. Th

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Macworld Portable power banks that charge your phone are popular, but wireless battery packs using Apples magnetic MagSafe technology offer a simpler and smarter cable-free solution for iPhone 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and Air users. Phone batteries are prone to run dry just when youre heading away from a power source, so having a portable charging source is one of todays necessities. Annoyingly, most power banks require you to carry around a cable, too. Wireless power banks do away with cables

Macworld Best iPad deals at Amazon U.S. iPad (128GB) : $399 ($50 off, MSRP $449) iPad mini (128GB) : $499 ($100 off, MSRP $599) 11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): $649 ($100 off, MSRP $749) 13-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB) : $849 ($100 off, MSRP $949) 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB) : $1,099 ($100 off, MSRP $1,199) 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB) : $1,550 ($149 off, MSRP $1,699) 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB) : $1,299 ($400 less than M5 equivalent) Best iPad deals at Amazon U.K. iPad (256GB) : 509 (20 off, RRP 529) 1

Macworld TL;DR: Koofr gives you 1TB of private cloud storage , and a lifetime subscription is $129.99 (reg. $810) with code KOOFR . iCloud+ gets expensive once 200GB isnt enough, because Apples next tier jumps to 2TB at $9.99 a month. If you want a big chunk of storage without another monthly bill, a Koofr Cloud Storage 1TB lifetime subscription is on sale for $129.99 (reg. $810) with code KOOFR at checkout. With 1TB of space, you can keep a full photo library, work projects, and backups in one

Macworld TL;DR: Keeprix saves streaming videos to your Mac for offline viewing, and a lifetime subscription is $95.99 (reg. $159.99). Streaming apps let you download shows, but they cap how many titles you can save and delete them after a while. Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader removes those limits, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $95.99 (reg. $159.99). Keeprix works with all the major streaming services and video sites. Netflix Disney+ (up to 4K) Apple TV+ (up to 4K) Par

Macworld TL;DR: Learn to use Claude for coding and automation with lifetime access to the Claude AI Professional E-Degree, now $14.97 (reg. $159). Most people use Claude only for quick questions, then close the tab without ever trying the built-in coding and automation tools. Figuring those out on your own takes a lot of trial and error. A Claude AI Professional E-Degree walks you through it all in four courses, and lifetime access is on sale for $14.97 (reg. $159) during Deal Days. Youll learn

Macworld Following numerous complaints from iPhone 18 Pro Max owners, its now been officially acknowledged that some units have a problem placing calls, sending texts, and accessing data. Initially by the carrier AT&T, which sent out a message to customers warning about the issue and strongly advising them to update iOS immediately. And now by Apple itself. As seen by MacRumors , the carrier sent out the following text on Thursday: Hi, its AT&T. Action needed: An important Apple software update

Macworld Following numerous complaints from iPhone 18 Pro Max owners, its now been officially acknowledged that some units have a problem placing calls, sending texts, and accessing data. Initially by the carrier AT&T, which sent out a message to customers warning about the issue and strongly advising them to update iOS immediately. And now by Apple itself. As seen by MacRumors , the carrier sent out the following text on Thursday: Hi, its AT&T. Action needed: An important Apple software update

Macworld If youve been using third-party apps on your Mac, you are probably familiar with a permission dialog box called Full Disk Access. Its sort of a big catch-all permission that lets an application read or write almost any data to your Macs drive. It was originally conceived as a way for apps to be able to fully back up and restore your hard drive, but developers have since used it as a shortcut for auto-updating apps, managment apps, among others. On my Mac, the Adobe Creative Cloud update

Macworld Since iOS 14, there is no longer an option to send photos as attachments. Apple changed the creation of new emails on iOS so that as soon as any additional formatting is used, the message is no longer sent as plain text but as an HTML email. As a result, inserted images are automatically displayed within the email and are not sent as separate attachments. Apple doesnt seem like it will change this soon. Here are some tips for sending emails with images from the iPhone. How to send iPhon

Macworld TL;DR: Run Windows apps on your Mac with a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license, now $9.97 (reg. $199). Parallels lets you run Windows on a Mac, but you still need a Windows license to install it. Right now, a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro lifetime license is on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199), and you only pay once. Once Windows 11 Pro is running in Parallels, you can open Windows-only apps and games next to your Mac apps. Pro also includes tools Windows 11 Home leaves out Hyper-V runs virtual machin

Macworld TL;DR: The AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan puts more than 50 AI models into one workspace, including GPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok, as a lifetime subscription for $39.99 (reg. $499). Paying separately for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini adds up quickly. You still end up pasting the same prompt into three tabs to see which one got it right. Get this AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan lifetime subscription for $39.99 (reg. $499) while this price is live. Whats unlimited and what runs on credits The plan gives y