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Macworld In the 15 years since it first appeared on the iPhone, Apples Find My technology has transformed from a simple GPS-based phone finder to a versatile ecosystem of devices not just from Apple but many specialized accessory makers in all exciting shapes, sizes, and forms. Apples Find My app offers a unified, secure way to locate all your Apple devices (iPhone, Watch, AirPods, and Mac) and items (AirTags plus third-party trackers such as these reviewed here) via an anonymous network of mill

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

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 Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.S. AirPods Pro 3 : $234 ($15 off, MSRP $249) AirPods 5: $129 ($0 off, MSRP $129) AirPods Max 2: $509 ($40 off, MSRP $549) Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.K. AirPods Pro 3 : 200 (19 off, RRP 219) PRICES CHECKED OCTOBER 2, 2026 Amazons October Prime Day sale takes place on October 6 and 7. If youre shopping for AirPods, compare discounts on the latest models with clearance offers on older generations the biggest percentage saving doesnt necessarily mean the

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Macworld Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.S. Apple Watch Series 12 (42mm): $389 ($10 off, MSRP $399) Apple Watch Series 12 (46mm) : $439 ($10 off, MSRP $449) Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm) : $270 ($9 off, MSRP $279) Apple Watch Ultra 4 : $779 ($20 off, MSRP $799) Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.K. Apple Watch Ultra 3 : 649 (100 less than Apple Watch Ultra 4) PRICES CHECKED 2 OCTOBER, 2026 Amazons next Prime sale, Prime Big Deal Days, takes place on October 6 and 7, 2026, and were expecting some of

Macworld Apple has done as much as it can to minimize the visibility of the crease on the iPhone Duo, including multiple shifting display layers and a matte nano-texture surface that reduces glare and makes the crease less visible. But physics is what it is, and you just cant fold and unfold a display thousands of times without any visible crease forming. The good news is, Apple has another solution to help mitigate that: a replaceable outer layer. Speaking to @angietutorials on TikTok , Apples

Macworld You waited months for Apples new iPhones to arrive, but its worth protecting that big investment from day one. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are tougher than previous generations, but they can still be scratched, chipped or damaged in a drop. A good case also does more than protect your phone: it can improve grip, add a stand or wallet, support MagSafe accessories and give your iPhone a completely different look. There are thousands of iPhone cases to choose from, ranging from inexpensi

Macworld Halo , officially known as Halo: Combat Evolved , was released for the Xbox in 2001. Its regarded as the game that perfected the first-person shooter on the console, after GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64 had provided the first successful blueprint four years earlier. Yet things could have turned out very differently. Originally, Halo was unveiled for the Mac at Macworld Expo in July 1999. Alongside other titles, Halo was set to become a flagship for gaming on the Mac . This was no coi

Macworld TL;DR: Block ads and trackers on up to nine devices with a lifetime AdGuard Family Plan , just $11 (reg. $169.99) through October 4. Banner ads, pop-ups, and autoplay videos clutter pages on your Mac and iPhone, and plenty of them track what you do along the way. AdGuard blocks those ads and trackers across your whole household, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $11 (reg. $169.99). Once AdGuard is running, banners, pop-ups, and video ads disappear from the pages you visit. Trac

Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC for $112.97 (MSRP $149.99) through October 4, with lifetime access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. If you only need the core Office apps, you dont necessarily have to sign up for Microsoft 365 and keep paying for access. Microsoft Office 2024 Home gives you the desktop versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with a one-time purchase , and its currently available for $112.97, down from its $149.99 MSRP. This version of Office comes with

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Bright 11-inch screen Pre-installed apps Four audio output options Two different mounting methods Rear camera included Fast response times Cons May not fit in every car Camera installation requires a bit of fiddling Touch controls can also be used whilst driving Our Verdict Anyone looking to retrofit an older vehicle with CarPlay and who has sufficient space in the cockpit will find the Lamtto Car Infotainment System to be a solution featuring a large sc

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Macworld If the latest reports are correct, were less than two weeks away from Apple revealing its long-rumored home hub device. If youre excited about it and already making plans on how to incorporate it into your home, then youll appreciate the latest report that reveals the colors of the new device. According to a post by itspdfu (who has previously posted leaks that have panned out), Apple will offer four colors for the new device: Rose Pink, Silver, Space Gray, and Starlight. The informatio

Macworld If youre planning to buy AirPods, timing your purchase can make a big difference to how much you pay. Apple rarely discounts AirPods itself, but retailers frequently cut prices particularly around Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday. October 2026 is an interesting time to buy because Apple has recently refreshed much of the range. The AirPods 5 launched in September 2026, joining the AirPods Pro 3 , introduced in September 2025, and the AirPods Max 2 , which arrived earlier in 2026. That

Macworld Following a report Wednesday that Apple is planning to launch three new smart-home products on October 13, more evidence has emerged to indicate that something is indeed coming soon. According to a report from MacRumors , Apple retail stores have received packages that arent to be opened until October 8. The site claims it has multiple sources that confirm Apple Stores around the world have received confidential boxes with instructions to not open them until October 8. The boxes appear

Macworld The iPhone Duo , Apples first foldable iPhone , will be available to pre-order on October 16 and goes on sale October 23 . Buyers can begin Apples Get Ready process on October 12, allowing them to choose their configuration and prepare payment, trade-in and delivery details before orders officially open. The Duo opens like a book from a compact 5.4-inch phone into a much larger 7.6-inch device. Apple describes the internal screen as its largest-ever iPhone display, with 50 percent more

Macworld The always-on display is a brilliant feature, particularly on the Apple Watch, where it makes the smartwatch look just like a proper watch. With the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple began incorporating a similar technology into the iPhone. Starting with the iPhone 17, Apple included the always-on display on all models except the iPhone 17e. But how does the always-on display affect an iPhones battery life? After all, the battery has to power the large screen almost constantly. There are situations

Macworld TL;DR: 1min.AI gives you lifetime access to GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more for a one-time payment of $99.99 (reg. $540). ChatGPT Plus costs $20 a month, and that only gets you OpenAIs models. 1min.AI puts GPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI models in one app for writing, images, audio, and video, and a lifetime subscription to the Advanced Business Plan is on sale for $99.99 (reg. $540). With 1min.AI, you can chat with GPT-5.5 Pro, Claude 4.6 Sonnet, and Gemini 3.1 Pro all within the same

Macworld Apple recently updated the Mac mini and the Mac Studio, so on this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the new chips in those Macs, the speed improvements, and what you get for the money. This is episode 1002 with Michael Simon , Jason Cross , and Roman Loyola . Episode 1002 on YouTube Episode 1002 on Apple Podcasts Episode 1002 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show., Mac mini (M5 Pro) review: Killer performance at

Macworld Its been just 12 days since the iPhone 18 Pro went on sale, and some customers are already complaining about their phones. Specifically, at certain times the speakers produce a clicking, crackling, snapping, or raspy sound. As is often the case with such issues, affected parties congregated on a Reddit thread to discuss the problem. The original poster reports that shortly after setup their new 18 Pro Max produced a brief clicking or popping noise from the speaker (either upper or lower

Macworld Jamf Threat Labs has posted a report on new malware that attacks macOS. The malware installer presents itself as a Zoom installer that actually installs the app, but it also installs an infostealer dubbed CloudSyncD that works in the background to capture data and send it to the attacker. The installation is presented as an app icon that is dragged to the macOS Applications folder, a common method of installation. However, because the malware lacks the proper signatures, macOSs Gatekeep

Macworld Apples AirPods lineup falls into three main families: the AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2. For most buyers, the choice is between the AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3. AirPods 5 start at $129 and combine an open-ear design with Active Noise Cancellation, while the $249 AirPods Pro 3 use foam-infused silicone tips for a more secure fit and stronger noise isolation, and add heart-rate sensing and Apples hearing-health features. AirPods Max 2 are a different proposition: $549 over-ea

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Macworld Apple unveiled its late-2026 iPhones (the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and Duo) at a single event earlier this month, but admitted not all of them would be released at the same time. As reported even before the event , the two Pro models went on sale on September 18, but the Duo wont be available until October. October 23, to be exact, with pre-orders commencing on October 16. In a semi-surprising turn of events, however, Apple has now announced that October 16 isnt the very earliest cust

Macworld If you own an older iPad or are considering buying a refurbished iPad you may be wondering how long Apple will continue to support it and whether you should update to a newer model. Apple has one of the best software support records in the industry. Many iPads receive major iPadOS updates for six to eight years, and some continue to receive security updates even after they stop getting new features. As of September 2026, iPads that can run iPadOS 27 receive Apples current operating sy

Macworld After years of complaints about its limitations and poor overall performance, Siri finally received its long-overdue AI-centric overhaul with iOS 27. The virtual assistant now has a large language model (LLM) foundation, allowing it to comprehend natural speech and discuss a wider range of topics, uniquely analyze whats visible on your screen, surface your personal data, and perform in-app actions when prompted. But while Siri AI undoubtedly addresses many of our main issues with its kn

Macworld Stop me if youve heard this one before: Tech companys new CEO thinks the company can do more with fewer people! Thats the gist of a new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg about the internal changes Apple is now going through after its first few weeks under new CEO John Ternus. For investors, it all sounds like good news. For employees, its worrying. And for customers and Apple users, its a bit of a mixed bag. The good news is that theres a real effort to release more products. Weve ex

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Macworld Apple doesnt usually comment on rumors. If they do, the comment is so vague that it doesnt really say anything. But sometimes Apple slips up and inadvertently lets us know something new is coming. As spotted by MacRumors , an update to a lossless audio support document dated September 28, 2026, states that Hi-Res Lossless is available only on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation or later). The current Apple TV 4K box is a third-generation device, so the or later reference appears to be a referen

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Large battery capacity Top performance 25W wireless or 45W wired charging Built-in USB-C cable Liquid cooling tech Digital display Cons No kickstand Our Verdict With the best battery performance weve measured from a 10K power bank, genuinely fast 45W wired charging, and a built-in USB-C cable for convenience, the Ugreen MagFlow Pro is a compelling pickespecially if a kickstand isnt a priority for you. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocat

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Macworld TL;DR: If a keyboard has been collecting dust in your apartment, flowkey can finally put it to use. Get this 5-year flowkey Classic Plan subscription for $79.99 (reg. $899). Ive always liked the idea of piano more than the reality of taking lessons, and flowkey closes that gap. It listens while you play and tells you instantly what you got right. Get five years of flowkey Classic for $79.99 (reg. $899). How flowkey teaches you to play The Classic plan includes over 1,000 classical and p

Macworld Its not uncommon for new iPhones to experience some weird and annoying little bugs upon release. Despite rigorous testing, new problems are discovered once they get into the hands of millions of customers. This is quickly followed by a small iOS update to address these problems, and thats exactly what iOS 27.0.1 is. It fixes a probably where a Face ID failure can cause the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to restart, a weird color artifact for the camera on those models, and a global iOS 27 bu

Macworld Amazons second Prime Day event is returning this year, but its a little shorter, just two days instead of the four-day extravaganza we got in June. Either way, were hoping to see some good discounts on Apple gear, as well as various accessories youll find useful. Heres what to expect. Prime Big Deal Days 2026: When is this years sale? Amazons second sale event of the year is almost here. Despite its convoluted official name, Prime Big Deal Days, we like calling it October Prime Day. Unl

Macworld Its been a huge year for Apple, with a wave of new products arriving during the first nine months of 2026. The year began with the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e in March, followed by the new Mac mini and Mac Studio in August. September brought another major batch of launches at Apples Surprise and Shine event , including the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max , iPhone Duo , Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 , and AirPods 5 . Apple has also released its major 2026 operating-system updates, includ

Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for $49.97 through October 4 as a one-time purchase, with lifetime access on one Windows PC. If you mainly use one Windows PC and need Office for everyday work, you may not need another recurring software expense. Instead of paying for access year after year, this deal lets you install Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus with a single payment. Thats what makes Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus worth a look. Right now through O

Macworld TL;DR: Cancel Dropbox and get an Internxt 10TB encrypted storage lifetime subscription for $269.97 (reg. $2,900) through Sept. 29 during this September Flash Sale. Cloud storage usually means a monthly bill that youre stuck with indefinitely, and it doesnt always guarantee your files are actually private. Thats why more people are switching to new platforms like Internxt. This encrypted cloud storage doesnt charge by the month, never checks what you upload, and just went on sale. Right

Macworld TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI gives you 20+ popular AI models, and a lifetime subscription is only $55 through October 4. Most people who use AI end up paying for two or three chatbots at once. Most AI subscriptions are about $20 per month, so the cost adds up really fast, but thats also not your only option. ChatPlayground AI is a new platform that gives you access to more than 20 AI models in one interface, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $54.97 (reg. $619). Type one prompt, an

Macworld TL;DR: Cleaner Kit for iOS is an AI-powered cleanup app for photos, videos, contacts, and email, and a lifetime Premium Plan subscription is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $104.97). An iPhone fills up fast with duplicate photos, blurry screenshots, and old emails nobody needs anymore. Cleaner Kit for iOS clears all of that with AI-powered scanning, and a lifetime Premium Plan subscription is on sale for $29.99 (reg. $104.97). Camera roll scans catch duplicate and low-quality photos and videos

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Macworld Apples iPad mini isnt all that good of a deal right now. For one, it hasnt been updated in two years . For another, its the only iPad that still has the camera on the portrait side. And finally, it costs as much as the iPad Air used to after Apple raised the price by $100 in June. That could all change in just a few weeks. Weve been hearing about an iPad mini update for months, and according to a new report from MacRumors , it could be coming soon. Based on a leak from Apples own code,

Macworld For those who need a premium small-screen tablet, the iPad mini is a popular choice. But should you buy one now, or should you wait to see what Apple has in store for the next model? Most buyers should wait the next model is expected to bring meaningful upgrades. However, Apple isnt expected to update the iPad mini until late 2026 or maybe even early 2027, and that launch date could slip further due to chip demand and wider supply constraints. Heres what the latest rumors say about the

Macworld Do you really need an Apple Watch with cellular? Apples GPS + Cellular models let you make calls, send messages, stream music and use online services when your iPhone isnt nearby, but youll pay more for the Watch and usually need an additional cellular plan. For many Apple Watch owners, the standard GPS model is all they need because their iPhone is rarely far away. But cellular can make a big difference if you regularly run, work out, walk the dog or go out without your phone, or if yo

Macworld Now that Siri AI is officially available in the OS 27 updates, Apple may be getting ready to finally release the u pdates to the HomePod and HomePod mini . A couple of new reports give us a peek at what we might see. The first report comes from MacRumors. The sites controbutor, Aaron Perris, spotted Apple code that refers to the new HomePod mini and icons that show the colors that will be available: black, blue, green, pink, and white. That means orange and yellow, which are in the curr

Macworld I used to carry around my trusted Canon 350D camera everywhere. But these days, I dont need a bulky DSLR to capture beautiful photos. I just use my iPhone. If youre like me and are more than happy shooting with the iPhone, you might be looking for some tip-top extras to make the process even more rewarding. And thats where we come in, as the curated list below is stacked with iPhone accessories designed to elevate your smartphone snaps and videos. Lets see whats in store. Moment lenses

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Large battery capacity Above-average performance 25W wireless or 45W wired charging Fast 45W input Kickstand Informative smart display Color choices Cons No built-in cable Chunkier than some Our Verdict The Anker MagGo Power Bank 2 Pro delivered excellent results in our battery tests and combines fast 25W wireless charging with active cooling, 45W USB-C and an excellent adjustable kickstand. Its chunkier and pricier than some 10K rivals, and lacks a buil

Macworld Apples 2026 Watch lineup is now on sale, with the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 joining the Apple Watch SE 3. That makes this a reasonable time to buy if you want the latest features. If price matters more, compare the new models with discounted Series 11 and Ultra 3 stock or wait for the October and Black Friday sales. The SE 3 remains the least expensive option in Apples current lineup, but its also the oldest as it was introduced in September 2025. If you dont need a

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Macworld Back in July 2010, Apple was in crisis mode. Steve Jobs was sick. Gizmodo had just spoiled the launch of one the greatest iPhones ever made. And now headlines all over the web were bashing the iPhone 4 as having a serious antenna flaw . It was so bad that Steve Jobs cut his vacation short and gathered members of the press for an impromptu conference on July 16 to explain the issue and field questions from the press. Weve seen the video of the part where Steve Jobs shows off Apples anten