Macworld If you use your laptop or tablet for long stretches of time, its worth it to make sure youre comfortable. Being mildly uncomfortable is a whole lot worse when you stretch it over eight hours. If you dont want to hunch down to work at your screen, try the Adam Elements CASA HUB 360 . It can elevate your laptop or tablet, and it has a built-in USB-C hub to connect all your other devices. Its also on sale for $99.99 (reg. $129). The CASA HUB 360 is compatible with a range of Apple devices,

Macworld A new report shows Android phones outfitted with Qualcomm cellular modems outperforming the iPhone 16e with its own Apple C1 modem. Unfortunately, the limited nature of the tests, combined with the fact that it was commissioned by Qualcomm, means we cant learn much from it. The tests were performed by Cellular Insights, and you can read the summary here or the full report here . The general summary of the results is that the Android devices had download speeds around 35 percent faster t

Macworld If you want the top-of-the-line tablet, the maxed-out M4 iPad Pro is the one to get, but itll cost you. Todays deal helps: Amazon is selling the M4 iPad Pro with 2TB of storage and 16GB of RAM for $1,599 , an amazing $400 off for the very first time. This 11-inch iPad Pro has everything you could wish for from a tablet and more. Its just about perfect for design work and image editing, and can easily replace your laptop if you attach a keyboard and bring along an Apple Pencil Pro ( also

Macworld Following yesterdays report that Apple will unify its operating system versioning to 26 (so the next version of macOS will be macOS 26 instead of macOS 16), a report by AppleInsider reveals what Macs will be able to run macOS 16, listing the following Macs: 2019 or later MacBook Pro 2020 or later MacBook Air 2020 or later iMac M1 or later Mac mini All Mac Studio models 2019 or later Mac Pro Whats notable about the list is that the most recent Intel MacBook Air and Mac mini models, and t

Macworld If you are concerned about your privacy and security online using a VPN could give you some reassurance. Apple provides various measures in macOS that make Macs more secure , but if you want to ensure that the connection between your Mac and the internet is protected, rather than the computer itself, you need a VPN. PROMOTION NymVPN Forget everything you know about VPN Many traditional VPN services still store logs centrally, meaning your activity could be traced back to you if theyre

Macworld Many people think Macs dont need antivirus, but they are not immune from viruses and malware dont wait until its too late to protect your Apple computer from threats. Our experts have tested multiple security suites, and in this article outline only the best Mac antivirus programs. These are the security apps they would install on their own Mac or MacBook. Not everyone knows how to check their Mac for viruses , but you dont need to be a security expert to keep your Mac safe. Apple incl

Macworld At a Glance Expert's Rating Pros Good speed, tools, and customization settings Stopped every piece of malware 30-day trial Cons Tricky installation Web Protection feature does nothing to warn or prevent access to problem websites A disk access error required reinstallation (twice!) Our Verdict When the application works, its impressive. There was almost no malware I could get past it, the level of customization is impressive, and while I wish its Web Protection feature added warnings fo

Macworld Every year, as Apples WWDC approaches, speculation about what new products may arrive alongside all the big software announcements. While sources claim that Apple has been working on a new interface for iOS, macOS, and other operating systems, we havent heard much about new hardware coming at WWDC. There are rumors about products in the worksmost notably new Macs and the HomePad smart home hubbut the reality is, if youre expecting to see new hardware at WWDC 2025 , youre likely to be di

Macworld Thirty years ago, the first Mac clones rolled off an assembly line in Austin, Texas. If youre not of a certain age, you might not even believe that there were once Mac clones. For most of its existence, Apple has been a singular company, selling products that were a fusion of custom hardware and custom software. But for about three wild years in the 1990s, Apple defied its own nature and allowed other companies to build computers that ran the Mac OS and compete directly with Apple. It w

Macworld Did you know you dont need to keep paying a pesky recurring fee for Adobe just to edit your PDFs? Yup, Adobe Acrobats been keeping a major secrettheres a way to edit, merge, convert, sign, and do so much more with your PDFs without paying a monthly fee. All you need is PDF Reader Pro , the Mac-compatible app that works just like Adobe Acrobat. A one-time payment of $39.99 (reg. $79.99) is all thats needed to get lifetime access to these all-in-one PDF management tools. PDF Reader Pro re

Macworld In the lead up to Apples Worldwide Developers Conference in June, were going over the state of Apples major product categories. This is the finale of our state of shows, which focuses on the iPhone and iOS. It continues to be Apples biggest product, nearly 20 years after its release. This is episode 936 with Jason Cross , Michael Simon , and Roman Loyola . Listen to episode 936 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 936 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more information on

Macworld WWDC is less than two weeks away, and its shaping up to be a big show. Along with interface updates to all of its operating systems , Apple is also expected to formalize the version numbering across all of its OSes for the first time. According to a report by Mark Gurman, Apple will identify its operating systems by year instead of version number, bringing them all to 26. Even though the releases will begin 2025, Apple will name it after the following year, not unlike how car companies

Macworld The M4 Mac mini is already an incredible value, but were still always on the lookout for a great deal. Today, you can get the M4 Mac Mini for an amazing $500 , a savings of $99, and one of the best prices weve ever seen for this model, which comes with 16GB memory and 256GB of storage space, which is the entry-level version for this latest model. The tiny M4 Mac mini will look great on just about any desk thanks to its minimalist design. But dont be fooledthe M4 Mac Mini will handle any

Macworld On Tuesday, Apple announced several new features for Logic Pro, the companys digital audio workstation app for the Mac and iPad. The features are included in Logic Pro 11.2 for Mac and Logic Pro 2.2 for iPad, both of which are now available and free to existing users of the software. The new features include: Flashback Capture : If the producer forgot to hit record for a performance, Flashback Capture can be used to recover it using a key command or custom control bar button. Stem Split

Macworld In November 2021, Apple announced that it was opening a new Self Service Repair store to allow customers who are comfortable with completing their own repairs access to Apple genuine parts and tools. What started with the iPhone 12 and 13 has expanded to dozens of products, including most Macs and the latest iPhone, the 16e. Now Apple has announced that you can fix your iPad at home too. Owners of the iPad Air (M2 and M3), iPad Pro (M4), iPad mini (A17 Pro), or iPad (A16) can diagnose a

Macworld Were just weeks from the next WWDC, where Apple will announce the next version of iOS . According to rumors, iOS 19 will be the biggest change since iOS 7 in terms of design, this time featuring a new interface reportedly inspired by visionOS . I still remember the feeling of using iOS 7 for the first time on my iPhone 5, and it was like I was using a completely different phone. There was a lot to like and dislike, and even after all these years, I still miss aspects of iOS 6. With that

Macworld WhatsApp came to the iPhone App Store about six months before the iPad was released. And yet, despite having versions available for iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, and the web, the worlds most popular messaging platform has never had an app for the worlds most popular tablet. That all changed on May 27, 2025, when Meta finally released WhatsApp for iPad. Now you can simply head to the App Store on your iPad, download WhatsApp, and log in. All your past messages will be in sync. How to do

Macworld Every year, we are introduced to a new version of iOS (alongside Apples other operating systems) at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. At an event on the first day of the conference, Apple will reveal all the new features coming to iPhones with the release of iOS 19 in the fall, likely mid-September. In this article we will run through what we know about the new features coming in iOS 19 in 2025, what phones will get them, and when we expect Apple to release iOS 19. But you wo

Macworld Airtags are great, but they dont fit in your wallet and are too obvious to stay hidden. The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card offers a sleek solution. Its just 1.5mm thick, looks like a credit card, and still connects to Apples Find My network just like an AirTag . Best part? Its on sale now for $23.99 (MSRP $59.99), no coupon required. Subtle, slim, and hard to lose Whether its your wallet, passport case, laptop sleeve, or even your kids backpack, MagTag is designed to disappear into your

Macworld Every so often, Apple makes an attempt to push its platforms as a place for serious gaming. If the latest report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg is accurate, the company will try again this year with the launch of iOS 19, macOS 15, and its other yearly OS updates. According to the report, Apple plans a dedicated, pre-installed gaming app on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TV. The app will debut at WWDC on June 9, and roll out to those devices with iOS 19 and macOS 15 (or a subsequent upda

Macworld Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know theyre just a simple little bit of visual flair, they dont even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Gamification can be a great motivator, and the achievement badges for the activity tracking on the Apple Watch have inspired many users to get more exercise. If you want to maximize your badge count, youre going to want to chase down as many activity achievements as you can. Most are available year-round, but t

Macworld Its weird. With 3 billion users, WhatsApp is the most popular messaging platform in the world. It landed on the App Store back in 2009, about six months before the iPad was introduced. And in all that time, there has never been an iPad app for WhatsApp. Until today. You can now download WhatsApp for iPad . It has always been an odd omission. Meta (then Facebook) bought WhatsApp back in 2014. The resources to make a version of WhatsApp for the iPad have certainly been there. The design h

Macworld Its no secret that Apples heavily rumored push into the smart home segment has taken a hit because of the Siri setbacks . The so-called HomePad could still launch by the end of this year (if everything goes right with Apples new plan), but thats not Apples priority anymore. An even more intriguing product is in the works and a new report claims Apple wants to ship it as soon as possible. According to Bloombergs Mark Gurman , Apple has prioritized the development of a smart home device

Macworld The iPhone 16 Pro is an incredible phone, but its pretty expensive, especially if you want one of the decked-out Pro models. And sales dont come along very often, until now. Amazon is selling a Renewed Premium iPhone 16 Pro in black titanuum with 1TB of storage for $1,111 right now, about $400 less than Apples MSRP and the best price weve ever seen. This phone is unlocked so you can use it with any service. We know what youre thinking: How good can this thing be if its renewed? It may n

Macworld Apple will kick off its WWDC keynote in less than two weeks, and well get our first look at the upcoming versions of iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, which have been rumored for months to be getting significant redesigns. Now Mark Gurman claims that the new look wont just be limited to Apples biggest products. According to his latest Power On newsletter , Gurman reports that tvOS and watchOS will both be redesigned to match their more popular siblings, while visionOS gets some adjustments as wel

Macworld The AirPods have come a long way. When the first iteration launched in 2016, it featured a chunky build and mediocre specs. Since then, Apple has actively developed its wireless earbuds, introducing multiple tiers, more compact designs, longer battery life, and advanced integration with the wider Apple ecosystem. Today, customers can pick from models that start at $129 and go all the way up to $549catering to different budgets and expectations. The AirPods Pro 2 happen to be my favorite

Macworld Has anyone done a check-in with Tim Cook lately? You know, just drive by the Apple campus and see how things are going? Maybe bring him an edible basket of some kind? Hes been having a year. To be fair, hes been having a year where the company is still doing great business and has more money than a deity that, while it preaches spiritual wealth over monetary wealth, is still somehow the go-to benchmark in this saying. Writing for The New York Times, Tripp Mickle details Cooks latest tra

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Macworld At a glance Pros Creepy setting and storyline Enjoyable and varied combat system Runs on M1 or later Cons Shooter action might require a game controller No support for Intel Macs Annoying auto-save system Our Verdict The auto-save system can be irksome, but Control is a great action game with an atmospheric inter-dimensional setting and an enjoyable combination of shoot-em-up action and psychic super powers. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for produc

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Impressive connectivity 100W power for charging laptop Competitive price Gaming port for wireless keyboard/mouse Cons Just one USB 4 port No Thunderbolt support Modest data transfer speeds Unclear info relating to dual-display support Our Verdict The use of USB rather than Thunderbolt means that the USB 4 Dock isnt aimed at professional users who need high-speed data transfer. However, it does provide dual-display support (60Hz) along with an impressive

Macworld One of Apples great competitive advantages is the way its products work so smoothly together as an integrated ecosystem. Your iPhone pings your AirPods. Your Apple Watch pings your iPhone, and unlocks your Mac. Apple Music is optimized for the HomePod, and Apple Arcade for nearly everything else. Fall in love with just one of the companys devices or services and, like a dinosaur dipping its toe in a peat bog, youll be sucked in and never escape. In a good way. Watch the average WWDC key

Macworld There are two types of people in the world: those who skim the IT job listings, wonder what CompTIA means, and click away, and those who seize the opportunity to actually qualify for the role. This ones for the second group. Through July 20, you can grab lifetime access to The Complete CompTIA & IT Exam Training Bundle for just $39.97 (reg. $2,748.75). Thats not a typo. Youll get 180 hours of training across five deep-dive certification prep courses and lifetime access to CramWise and E

Macworld Its a nightmare scenario: your Mac has been playing up for weeks and youve been ignoring it, or just havent been able to figure out how to fix it. Then it refuses to start up. Why didnt you make that backup? Is there any way you can get back the lost data from your Mac? Luckily there are apps that can recover your lost photos and damaged files from your failed Macs hard drive. Data recovery apps, like the ones we have reviewed below, can recover files with relative ease, as long as the

Macworld PDFs are the universal language of bureaucracy. They show up when youre applying for jobs, submitting expense reports, reviewing contracts, or signing your kids permission slip. But trying to edit one? Thats a digital nightmare. Until now. PDF Expert Premium for Mac is on sale for just $79.97 (regularly $139.99) through June 30, and once you get it, youll wonder how you ever lived without it. This lifetime license gives you everything you need to master PDFs without monthly fees or weir

Macworld If youve been dreaming of owning a MacBook Air, this is your chance to bring home the power and sleek design of Apple without breaking the bank. Priced at just $199.97 through June 1, this top-quality refurbished MacBook Air 13.3 (2017) gives you the premium experience Apple is known for. From itsultra-slim aluminum design to the fast 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, this laptop can keep up with your busiest days. The 128GB SSD provides ample storage for your important files and favorite

Macworld There may be a new M3 iPad AIr on shelves, but since not much has changed, were always on the lookout for a sale on the M2 model. And today weve got a whopper: Amazon is selling the M2 iPad Air with 512GB of storage and 5G connectivity for just $699 . Thats a savings of $350 and the best price youre ever likely to see. When we reviewed the M2 Apple iPad Air , we gave the tablet a 4-star rating, appreciating its performance and the speedy processor. We also really liked the landscape fro

Macworld Apples AirPods 2025 plans: In summary New AirPods Pro could launch featuring heartrate and temperature tracking and better ANC sound Some AirPods to get live translation feature via software update AirPods Max could gain H2 chip, Adaptive Audio, Conversation awareness, Voice Isolation, Bluetooth 5.3 and more In September 2024, Apple introduced the AirPods 4. At the same time the company announced that hearing aid features would be coming to the 2nd generation AirPods Pro and the AirPods

Macworld While it appeared for a while that Apple might escape the long arm of the tariff for at least a while, President Trump on Friday escalated his war against overseas manufacturing by targeting Apple and only Apple. In a post to his Truth Social account , Trump threatened Apple with an alarming 25 percent tariff if it doesnt shift production of the iPhone to the U.S. The tirade comes just weeks before Apple is going to hold its annual WWDC keynote , and as production is nearing for the iPh

Macworld Your iPhone is ruining your life. Or at least, its distracting you from itas often as possible. Every app wants to send you notifications, and it wants to ping you with some sort of alert multiple times a day in the hopes that youll open up and use the app. Grabbing your attention is how apps get you to use them, and the success of apps is measured by how much they are used. Its an attention economy where those who manage to get you to pay attention get rewarded. But this isnt good for

Macworld Lets be honest: WWDC 2025 is unlikely to go down in history as one Apples greatest ever events, as Ive warned in a separate article . The company shouldnt really be forging ahead with new plans until it finishes mopping up the undelivered ones from last year, and the ongoing and unaddressed failures of Siri and Apple Intelligence will hang over the proceedings like a bad smell. But even the dullest Apple event can generally be relied upon to deliver a few gems and after all, its WWDC, t

Macworld Apple holds a Back to School promotion every year (now known as the Higher Education Offer to avoid confusion because its only open to students once they enter higher education, and the institutions and teachers, not school-age children). As part of the deal, Apple offers an incentive with purchases of qualifying Apple products. Apples Back to School deal runs in various locations around the world during the summer months. The deal usually ends about a month after the first university s

Macworld If youve ever opened a Microsoft app and wondered when it turned into a full-blown robot assistant that knows your birthday, favorite emoji, and weekly grocery list, youre not alone. For those of us who just want to type up a doc, make a quick spreadsheet, or throw together a sleek presentation without being helped by three layers of AI, this Office 2019 deal is your moment . For just $42.99 via this limited-time offer, you can snag a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Decent sound Good fit even during sports Long battery life Cons Microphone sounds a little dark LDAC unavailable with Apple devices Our Verdict The AeroClip impresses with its very balanced and good sound tuning for headphones that rest on the ear. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed $169.99 Best Prices Today: Soundcore Aeroclip Retailer Price $129.98 View Deal

Macworld WWDC may be just around the corner, but Apple is already looking ahead to 2026. And its going to be a big yearalong with a folding phone and OLED MacBooks, Apple is also planning to launch a brand new wearable powered by Apple Intelligence. Apple has big plans to release smart glasses in the second half of 2026, according to a new report by Bloombergs Mark Gurman. The glasses will be similar to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses that have a built-in camera for taking pictures, shooting video, and

Macworld Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler reported on Thursday about finding a publicly exposed database [that] was not password-protected or encrypted and contained over 184 million unique usernames and passwords for services from Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft, Roblox, Snapchat, and more. A report by Wired on Fowlers findings states that login information for Apple, as well as Amazon, Nintendo, Snapchat, Spotify, Twitter, WordPress, Yahoo, banks, health services, government portals, an

Macworld Among the rumors weve heard about the upcoming iOS 19 reveal at WWDC25 next month is a Calendar app revamp. Bloombergs Mark Gurman reported on it but offered no details, and a couple of weeks ago, MacGeneration confirmed that Apple acquired Mayday Labs last year, makers of the Mayday calendar app, which used AI to help you organize, protect, and manage your day before it was shuttered last May. Further confirmation on a new Calendar was spotted by Macworld contributor Filipe Esposito ,

Macworld With the weather getting warm, its time to get more active. With an Apple Watch Series 10 on your wrist, you can help keep track of absolutely everything, from your heart rate to the number of steps you take. And it just so happens that its on sale today for its lowest price ever: Amazon is selling the Apple Watch Series 10 in gorgeous Jet Black for $299 , a savings of $100 off its MSRP. The 46mm model is also on sale for $100 off ($329). The Apple Watch Series 10 is absolutely gorgeous

Macworld Streaming services have become the most popular way to watch movies and TV on a Mac. But rising prices and the number of services now available can make it hard to afford all the subscriptions required to deliver the content you want to watch. That means its tempting when you come across websites like MyFlixer, which offers loads of AAA titles at no cost. Of course, theres no such thing as a free lunch, and you should always be deeply suspicious of sites that contain free versions of pr

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Supports importing a wide range of file formats, including Apple iWork and Microsoft 365 Offers native apps on the most popular platforms, including desktop and mobile Packs numerous, handy templates, some of which are accessible offline Includes a plugin library to extend the apps functionality Cons Cant export new files in Apples Pages, Numbers, and Keynote formats Our Verdict Its a Microsoft 365 clone that supports the most popular document formats, p

Macworld When you hear the term Siri smart home , you probably think of advanced gadgets and appliances that cost thousands of dollars and require tons of setup. It doesnt have to be that waymy favorite Apple smart home device costs just $15 and is as easy as scanning a QR code. As someone who bounces around from place to place, Nanoleafs plug-and-play smart bulbs have accompanied me for years without any hiccups. Setting up one of the bulbs is pretty Apple-esque. I merely screwed it into a regu