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Macworld Apple rarely arrives first to the party, but it tends to deliver an innovative twist when it eventually catches up to its rivals. AirPods , Face ID , Apple Watch , even the iPhone Duo werent the first of their kind, but they stood out for their leaps in design and functionality. However, as the launch of Apples first touchscreen MacBook Pro just proved, thats not always the case. Commercial touchscreen laptops have been around for almost two decades. Despite that, standard models have r

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Macworld TL;DR: Edit, sign, and redact PDFs with a lifetime PDF Reader Pro Premium license for Mac, now $39.99 (reg. $79.99). Changing the text in a PDF usually means paying Adobe for an Acrobat subscription every month you need it. PDF Reader Pro edits a PDFs text and images the way youd edit a Word document, and a lifetime Premium license for Mac is on sale for $39.99 (reg. $79.99). Pages can be merged, split, rotated, cropped, or deleted, and large files open fast. A document with thousands o

Macworld Measuring MacBook battery life in straight hours of real-world usage (as Apple likes to do) is not always an accurate metric for comparison purposes as so many use and environmental factors play a part. We can, however, rely on straight technical specifications to tell us the stated battery capacities of each MacBook. Where Apple is secretive about iPhone battery specifications (see our list of iPhone battery capacities based on teardowns), the company does list MacBook capacities in Wa

Macworld Apple has announced its first touchscreen MacBook Pro lineup, officially called MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display. Available in 14.2-inch and 16.3-inch sizes with M5 Pro or M5 Max processors, the new models combine tandem OLED technology with direct touchscreen input. Touch is standard across the new range, while non-touchscreen MacBook Pros remain available. The biggest changes include Dynamic Island, a smaller and lighter enclosure, and a new 16TB maximum SSD option on M5 Max config

Macworld People like to joke that a high-end Mac costs more than my first car did! Well, after being delayed for about a month, the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra chip and 512GB of RAM is finally shipping, and it costs more than some brand new cars today . When the new Mac Studios with M5 Max and M5 Ultra started shipping on September 22, one configuration was not yet available: that with a whopping 512GB of RAM. In order to select that much RAM, you must also choose the M5 Ultra configuration, of cou

Macworld Since the launch of the original iPhone in 2007, Apple has released dozens of versions of iOS, introducing new features, design changes, performance improvements, security updates and more. From the early days of iPhone OS through landmark releases such as iOS 7, iOS 14 and the current iOS 27, each version has changed the way we use the iPhone. Whether youre trying to identify the version running on your iPhone, check compatibility before upgrading, or find out which releases are still

Macworld October 27, 2016 was a day that shook the laptop market. Some of us are still recovering from what Apple did on that day, and how it lead to insanity amongst devoted Mac users. On that day, Apple introduced the first MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar . And the world was never the same. Okay, sarcasm aside, the Touch Bar, on the surface, seemed like a good idea at the time. That idea was to provide more dynamic input capabilities than the standard F keys across the top of the keyboard. In o

Macworld Apples Pro and Tell media experience takes place in Los Angeles today, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. Pacific / 1 p.m. Eastern / 5 p.m. U.K. The announcements have already begun. Apple unveiled the iPad mini with A20 Pro on October 26, followed by the M6 MacBook Pro and M6 iMac on October 27. Attention now turns to the rumored OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro , which Apple has not yet announced. Follow our Pro and Tell live coverage for the latest developments. This will b

Macworld On Wednesday at 1 pm ET, Apple is expected to cap off its Pro and Tell week of announcements with the launch of its first truly new laptop in years and a milestone for the Mac: the first-ever touchscreen MacBook Pro with a new design, a new display, and a new price tag. As with the past few Apple announcements, Bloombergs Mark Gurman has spilled some final details about the new device, most notably the price. According to his sources, Apple has discussed charging as much as $2,899 for t

Macworld TL;DR: Run Windows apps on your Mac with a lifetime Windows 11 Pro license, now $9.97 (reg. $199). Some apps still have no Mac version, so running them means installing Windows. A Windows 11 Pro license from Microsoft usually costs close to $200, but through Nov. 1, a lifetime license is on sale for $9.97 (reg. $199). Install it in Parallels Desktop, and Windows runs next to macOS without a reboot. Pro includes several tools that Windows 11 Home leaves out. Hyper-V runs virtual machines

Macworld TL;DR : Free up iPhone storage with a lifetime subscription to Cleaner Kit Premium, now $29.99 (reg. $104.97). An iPhone fills up quickly with burst shots, screenshots, and near-identical photos, and the usual fix is paying for a bigger iCloud plan. Cleaner Kit finds and deletes that clutter on the phone itself, and a lifetime subscription to the Premium plan is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $104.97). Cleaner Kit uses AI to scan your photo library for duplicates and low-quality shots. Photos

Macworld The iPhone Duo isnt just a major iPhone release, its a landmark product in Apples lineup. We talk about our experience with the new folding phone in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 1006 with Michael Simon , Jason Cross , and Roman Loyola . Episode 1006 on YouTube Episode 1006 on Apple Podcasts Episode 1006 on Spotify Get Info Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show. iPhone Duo guide: Release date, price, specs and more Apple

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Macworld On Tuesday, Apple announced new features in the apps for Apple Creator Studio , its collection of professional creative apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The updates will be available in November for free to current Creator Studio subscribers. Each of the 10 apps that make up Creator Studio received a major update. Video software updates Apple acquired plug-in developer MotionVFX earlier this year; the company specialized in video editing and graphics tools subscriptions that cost for $29

Macworld Apple today announced an M6 update to its iMac desktop line, heralding a major boost in performance and AI capabilities. But other than the upgrade from an M4 to an M6 chip theres little change from the previous model. Admittedly that chip upgrade, leaping two generations in a single refresh, is a significant one. Apple claims the M6 will deliver up to 1.5x faster performance than M4 in apps such as Excel, up to 2x faster graphics performance, and up to 2x higher gaming performance with

Macworld After weeks of development with enrolled beta testers, iOS 27.2 is available to all iPhone users as a stable release, along with macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The first major update to iOS 27 introduces several handy enhancements to Siri AI, along with some major additions to Apple TV and HomePod. What happened to iOS 27.1? Its odd for Apple to jump from iOS 27.0.1 to iOS 27.2, but theres a simple explanation: iOS 27.1 was strictly for the iPhone Duo. There was never a developer or

Macworld TL;DR: Join Costco as a new Gold Star Member for $65 and receive a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card*. Holiday shopping can mean separate trips for groceries, gifts, and gas. A 1-Year Costco Gold Star Membership may help you get those errands done in one place this season, and new Gold Star Members who join for $65 receive a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card*. You can use your Digital Costco Shop Card* in the warehouse or on Costco.com, and you dont have to spend the full $45 in one trip. Costco

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Macworld Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, 2026 , with the public release following on September 14. But more features are on the way, and the latest beta offers a preview of whats coming next. iOS 27 mainly focuses on three key areas: Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant with its own dedicated app; new child safety and parental controls; and system improvements designed to make everyday tasks faster and easier. iOS 27 supports the iPhone 11 and later, plus the iPhone SE (2nd generation) and late

Macworld The iOS 27.2 update adds some useful features like dual capture for FaceTime and several new languages for Siri AI, but the totally overhauled Health app isnt among them. It appeared in early betas of the 27.2 release, but then was pulled before release. Apple still says its coming later this year. In a surprise update, Apple has improved Siri AI to built personal context from more sources, and can reference past Siri conversations for context on a new query. Update October 26: iOS 27.2

Macworld As part of what it expected to be three days of announcements , Apple today unveiled a new version of its iPad mini tablet, with the 8th-gen model boasting a slight redesign and major upgrades to its screen and processor. Described by the company as the most capable and versatile iPad mini ever, the product runs an A20 Pro chip, a three-generation upgrade on the 2024 minis A17 Pro chip. Apple is pushing this as an important boost to the tablets power, claiming the new chip supercharges

Macworld Weve all heard about how AI is going to change the world as we know it. Weve also heard about how AI can go rogue and do things that are, well, scary. These early days of AI development are filled with crazy stories, and since the Mac is popular amongs AI developers, youll hear a lot about them, especially if youre a Mac enthusiast. Take this recent story posted on Reddit by user UntilHEX, an AI developer whose Mac was consistently running hot. To identify the issue, they created an app

Macworld Apple cant win with people like me. When the company unveils minor iterative updates to successful products, we complain that it isnt taking more risks . And when it launches crazy, beautiful tech in uncertain new markets, we suck our teeth and complain about practicality and necessity . Its no wonder journalists are unpopular. Theyre damned if they do and theyre damned if they dont. In which case, they might as well do whichever option is more funand Apple has spent this fall living th

Macworld Amid all the excitement and crowds, iPhone Duo launch weekend didnt go quite as well as Apple hoped. Some fans lucky enough to get their hands on a Duo on day one didnt have the greatest experience with the new phone, as reports of inner screens cracking began popping up almost immediately. Heres whats happening, what Apple has said about the issue, and what you should do if your iPhone Duo starts having screen problems. Whats the problem? While many iPhone Duo users have had a flawless

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Macworld Apple has had a busy fall, with the launch of the iPhone Duo, HomeView smart hub, and the M5 Ultra Mac Studio. But theres one more event this week, and it might be the biggest of all. And you can follow every rumor and announcement with us right here. Pro and Tell event: What we expect As you can guess by the thinly veiled pun, this weeks marquee announcement is a new MacBook Pro, but not just any MacBook Pro: Touchscreen MacBook Pro: After years of denials, Apple appears to be on the v

Macworld Apples first foldable iPhone, theiPhone Duo, went on sale on October 23, but getting hold of one could prove difficult. Preorders opened on October 16 and delivery estimates slipped rapidly, with Macworlds U.S. tracking showing waits stretching to January 25, 2027 within around half an hour. Apple is still accepting orders and made limited stock available to walk-in customers at Apple Stores in the U.S., U.K. and other selected markets on October 23. However, the launch has also brought

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Macworld TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more on your Mac with a lifetime Microsoft Office license , now $99.97 (reg. $219). Paying for Office by the year means the bill arrives whether you opened a spreadsheet that month or not. Instead of paying every year forever, you can buy a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac for $99.97 (reg. $219) . Your license includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus the free version of OneNote and Teams at the Basic t

Macworld Apple was never going to be first to market with a folding phone. The first models were clunky and riddled with flaws, but almost a decade after Samsungs Galaxy Fold introduced the category, Apple was finally ready to give us an iPhone that bends. Rivals, not just Samsung, but Google, Xiaomi, Huawei, and others, have spent years ironing out the problems that come with folding a screen, and the iPhone Duo benefits from all that groundwork. Ive used the Duo as my main phone for the past w

Macworld WhatsApp and other messaging apps have an option in their settings that allows you to automatically save received photos to your iPhone. This can mean that, after a while, your photo library turns into a jumble of all sorts of images. Although the Search in Photos feature gets better every year and can find even the most unusual images, every user with an extensive photo library would like a bit more clarity. For such cases, Apple has introduced a special filter in iOS 27 . The Captured

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Macworld TL;DR: This bundle gets you 27 Mac apps with lifetime licenses for $29.99 (reg. $390). Mac utilities tend to arrive one subscription at a time, a few dollars a month each, until a menu bar full of small tools costs more than the apps you actually use. The 27-App Lifetime Mac Bundle bundles the full enSili catalog of native macOS utilities into one purchase, and lifetime licenses for all 27 are on sale for $29.99 (reg. $390). Designers get Specimen for font management and Color Hound for

Macworld ESR covers the essentials for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo ESR's Complete Kit for the iPhone Duo View Duo Kit (function () { document.querySelector(#sticky-promo-block a).addEventListener(click, function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest(#sticky-promo-block).querySelector(p.promo-title).textContent; const data = { event: stickyConversionUnitClick, eventCategory: Sticky Conversion, eventAction: Click, eventLabel: tex

Macworld Apple unveiled the first iPod on October 23, 2001, exactly a quarter-century ago. Our original reviewer said the device looked great, had a screen that was easy to read, featured navigation that was the best Ive ever seen, and was definitely worth $399. But how well has it stood the test of time? Would anyone buy a first-gen iPod today? As a keepsake, a cool bit of vintage memorabilia? Absolutely, and at astonishingly high prices . But as a workhorse portable music player for everyday u

Macworld Ever since the 10th-gen iPads 2022 redesign to match the rest of the lineup, the iPad lineup has been pretty clear. Theres the iPad Pro , which has the latest features and the best performance, the iPad Air in the middle, the smaller iPad mini , and the entry-level model with an older A-series chip and display. As such, weve always recommended the iPad Air for most people looking for an iPad with a smart combination of price and specs. However, after the recent hikes added $150 to the p

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Smart, attractive design Warm, clear audio Improved battery life ANC on both tiers Upper tier gets a price cut Cons Volume slider is a bit fiddly Some AI features disappoint Our Verdict While other devices overcomplicate and push prices ever higher, the AirPods 5 do the key things well while remaining affordable. Audio quality is excellent. Battery life is excellent. The design is great and the fit comfortable and decently secure. And while the ANC doesn

Macworld TL;DR: Sign, edit, and export scanned documents from your phone with an iScanner lifetime subscription for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90) through October 25. A desktop scanner only helps when youre sitting next to it. iScanner turns your iPhone or iPad into a document scanner and PDF editor, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $24.97 (MSRP $199.90) through October 25. Point your camera at a contract, receipt, or handwritten note, and iScanner finds the page edges, straightens out curves a

Macworld TL;DR: A Nibble lifetime subscription is $69.99 (reg. $599.99). You get 10-minute lessons in 20+ topics on iPhone and Apple silicon Macs. Ten minutes of doomscrolling leaves you with nothing. Ten minutes in Nibble leaves you with a new idea about history, art, philosophy, or money. Right now a lifetime subscription is $69.99 (reg. $599.99). Nibble is a learning app with a 4.4-star rating from more than 27,000 App Store reviews. It splits 20+ subjects into 10-minute lessons that mix shor

Macworld Earlier this year, Apple introduced its Creator Studio subscription service. For a reasonable monthly or annual fee, Creator Studio bundles some of Apples most popular productivity apps, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Photomator, into a fully connected suite, and unlocks exclusive AI-centric perks in the free iWork suite, allowing users to choose from premium templates and generate photos in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. However, compared to the Gemini integration in Google Work

Macworld Ah, the stock-tracking site. When that must-have gadget is hard to get, they can help you find some limited retail or online restock before it disappears. We see them all the time when theres a new game console launch, or some hard-to-find sneakers, or during that brief Stanley Cup craze . But it has been a while since an iPhone launch has needed one. Sometimes a specific iPhone color is out of stock, but the situation is usually rectified quickly. Between Apples site offering a reasona

Macworld The early reviews of the iPhone Duo posted on Wednesday, and one common complaint is how some third-party apps look on the device. The iPhone Duo has new dimensions , and that often results in a suboptimal user experience. One reviewer went so far as to call them horrible. In these situations, apps are not yet optimized for the iPhone Duo. Apps that are made for iPhone Duo can provide quite rewarding experiences, as Apple points out in an article it released to the media on Thursday. Fr

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Macworld The iPhone Duo hits stores tomorrow, and the anticipation couldnt be higher. Pre-orders are backordered until January, although Apple has confirmed that limited quantities will be available for walk-in customers on launch day. Apple Stores are already preparing for big crowds, and basically everyone whos tried one is ready to declare it the best foldable of the year. But those early reviews arent all glowing. Theres an issue with app compatibility, which should be solved relatively quic

Macworld The MacBook Pro, as we know it, isnt long for Apples Mac lineup. Its expected to undergo a drastic change during next weeks Pro and Tell event. At long last, Apple is expected to unveil its long-rumored MacBook Pro that finally brings touchscreen support to the Mac. A touchscreen alone, however, isnt enough to sell me on an upgrade. I already have an iPhone and an iPad. For one, Apple needs to convince me that I even want a touchscreen on my MacBook Pro, but more than that, the touchscr

Macworld Apples 2026 iPhone lineup is broader than ever, ranging from the relatively affordable iPhone 17e to the high-end iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max , plus the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the new folding iPhone Duo . That gives buyers more choice, but it also makes picking the right model more complicated than simply choosing the newest or most expensive iPhone. For most people, the iPhone 17 is the best all-round choice, thanks to its 6.3-inch ProMotion display, strong battery life, dual 48MP cam

Macworld TL;DR: The ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan for life is $59.97 (reg. $619) through Oct. 25. Send one prompt to 20+ models, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and DeepSeek, and see the answers side by side. Search ChatGPT vs. Claude, and youll find thousands of opinions. ChatPlayground AI lets you test them with your own prompts instead. Type one prompt and ChatPlayground sends it to more than 20 models at once, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, Llama, and Perplexity. Their an

Macworld In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we take a deep look at the Apple Watch Series 12. We discuss its new features, its price, and whether its worth buying. Tune in and find out! This is episode 1005 with Michael Simon , David Price , and Roman Loyola . Episode 1005 on YouTube Episode 1005 on Apple Podcasts Episode 1005 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show. Apple Watch Series 12 review: Frustratingly inconsistent My Appl