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Macworld Whether youre an avid biker or live in a city where bikingseasierthan driving, you may want to consider investing in a reliable electric bike . With the BirdBike e-Bike, you can zip around town in style.Now,you can snag one for only$699.97(reg. $2299) with free shipping. Boasting a powerful 500W motor, the BirdBike offers impressive and consistent speed, even at its fastest, for smooth biking. Itll reach up to 20MPH, and if there are tricky uphills or downhill slides, riders can get an

Macworld Apple announced Mac mini models with M2 and a brand new Mac mini with M2 Pro back in January 2023. Since the standard model already has a low price we dont tend to see huge discounts. Apple introduced the M3 and M3 Pro chips at the end of October 2023. While not yet in the Mac mini, it probably wont be long until Apple updates the M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini to take advantage of these new chips. Read about whats next for the Mac mini here: M3 Mac mini: Everything you need to know. If you wan

Macworld Finally, 30 months after Apple announced the 24-inch iMac in a collection of seven different colors and powered by Apples M1 Chip in April 2021, Apple has updated the iMac with an M3 chip. The 2023 iMac, which was announced in October 2023 and went on sale in November, is a leap up from the 2021 iMac, although not much else has changed. Read about the 2023 iMac and our review of the 2023 M3 iMac . Apple discontinued the 27-inch iMac in March 2022, but it is rumored that a new iMac Pro c

Macworld Apple updated the Mac Studio in June 2023. The Mac Studio now comes with either a M2 Max or M2 Ultra chip. In our review of the M2 Max Mac Studio we were impressed by its processing power, port flexibility, and design. We are already seeing some deals on the M2-generation Mac Studio. You may also find the M1-generation on sale and if you do you may find a good discount on that model, just keep in mind, if you are outside the U.S., that the old model already had a lower price than the M2

Macworld Apple announced new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max chips at an event on October 30. The upgraded MacBook Pro models arrived less than a year after Apple launched the M2 Pro and M2 Max variants of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro (in January 2023). The late-2023 MacBook Pro update also marks the demise of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which has been replaced by a 14-inch model with the standard M3 chip, unfortunately at a higher price than the discontinued mo

Macworld In March 2024, Apple introduced new MacBook Air models with M3 chips bringing the MacBook Air into line with the MacBook Pro models that have featured the M3 and variants of that chip since October 2023. The news means that now is a great time to buy a MacBook Air, either one of the new models or one of the older models that have now had a price drop. In this round-up of the best MacBook Air deals you can find the best prices for all MacBook Air models right nowincluding the older model

Macworld If you want to buy the iPad Pro youve come to the right place. Were looking at where you can buy the iPad Pro for the lowest price. We track the various resellers who sell the iPad Pro in the U.S. and U.K., so we always have details of the best prices and best discounts. Read on to find the best place to get a great deal on a new iPad Pro right now! There are two kinds of iPad Pro: the 11-inch iPad Pro (4th gen) and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th gen), both last updated in 2022. Among thes

Macworld With new models on the way throughout 2024, now is the perfect time to grab a bargain on the iPad of your choice. As a general rule, you can find good savings on iPads at Amazon , Best Buy , and Target in the U.S., and at Amazon , John Lewis , and Currys in the U.K. But if youre looking for the best price on each model of iPad, read on for our handpicked deals. For each one youll find an automatically updated price comparison tool, so you can be sure youre getting the best deal at this

Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isnt quite like PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. So if youve got questions about it, weve got plenty of answers. Updated 05/03/24: Three new games were added to Apple Arcade on May 2: A Slight Change of Sawblades+ , Dicey Dungeons+ , and Summer Pop!+ . What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features more than 200 games. The games are a mix

Macworld No matter where you are you can never have enough power to keep your devices charged. And todays deal may be all youll ever need: Amazon is selling the Anker 321 Power Strip with three AC outlets, and three USB ports for just $15 , a savings of $11 off Ankers MSRP and the best price weve ever seen. This power strip is actually a power cube, with four sides of power: three sides have AC outlets for a MacBook and the fourth has two USB-S ports and one USB-C port for iPhones, iPads, Apple

Macworld Whether youre looking to gift an Apple product or just pick one up for yourself, weve scoured the web for the best prices on everything from Macs to MacBooks, iPads to iPhones, Apple Watches to Apple TVs, and more. If you are wondering if Apple has sales, prepare to be disappointed. Apple rarely discounts its own productseven during its annual Black Friday shopping event , it traditionally elects to give out gift vouchers rather than reducing prices. It also offers year-round discounts

Macworld With WWDC just about a month away, youre going to read a lot of stories about how the newest features in iOS 18 are copies of something Google or Samsung already have in Android. But were willing to bet that the latest feature Google is rolling out to Android users will never ever show up after an iPhone update. As spotted by 9to5Google , Google calls the new feature Audio Emoji and as the name suggests, the feature adds sounds to popular emoji so people can hear what they would normall

Macworld At a Glance Expert's Rating Pros Easy to use. Works on multiple devices, including iPhone. Additional power user features. Cons Pricing model feels obtuse. Virtual server locations feel like a worry. Our Verdict Theres so much to like about PureVPN, from its sleek Mac client to its ease of use and reliable geo-unlocking, but its pricing model is almost aggressively aimed at two-year plans which feel like a gambit in the world of VPNs. Price When Reviewed From $3.74 a month for one year

Macworld Its been a long time since you could only buy aniPhonedirectly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, they are offered by all major carriers and big retailers, many of which try to entice you with special deals. Of course, you can still buy from Apple directly , either in-store or online, but the lowest prices can generally be found elsewhere. If you havent yet put in your order for aniPhone 14oriPhone 14 Pro, this article will help you to spend as little money as possible. We provide a summar

Macworld You dont have to pay full price to buy an iPhone; if you shop around you can find a bargain. Every month the Macworld team hunts down the best prices on iPhones at all major retailers and cellphone operators, saving you the hassle of finding the best iPhone deals. In this article, we reveal the best iPhone deals, contracts and bundles available right now. Well help you find a discounted iPhone suitable for any budget, and cover all the currently available models, including the iPhone 15

Macworld The golden age of artificial intelligence has just begun, with AI tools now available that help people get more things done. But Apples presence in AI has been muted, to put it kindly. Apple needs to do something to make an impression and tell the world its keeping up with the times. Apparently, Apple plans to use its upcoming AI-enhanced M4 chip to make that impression. While initial reports said that the M4 will appear in new Macs coming this fall , a new report by Bloombergs Mark Gur

Macworld Photos can pop when one area is in sharp focus and the other blurry, providing the impression of depth in a two-dimensional image that matches how our eyes focus on objects, even though we dont typically perceive this. This technique once required a lens of the sort found on an SLR or DSLR (analog or digital single-lens reflex) or mirrorless camera. You adjust the f-stop, traditionally noted with an , which changes the depth of field or the range from the camera lens to a further point

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Macworld Apples AirPods wireless headphones offer an iconic look, exceptional convenience, and strong audio quality. They come with a premium price tag, however, so its important to shop around for a good deal or find a bunch of tech experts wholl do this for you. Thats where we come in. In this article, we round up the best AirPods discounts and bundle deals to help you save money. Weve got the best prices on the 3rd-gen AirPods that were released in October 2021, the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro that l

Macworld Apple on Thursday announced its second quarter 2024 earnings, posting revenue of $90.8 billion for the quarter, a 4 percent decline year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.53, which is one cent higher than last year. The company reported $23.6 billion in profit. Apple beat the analysts predicted revenue of $90 billion and earnings per diluted share of $1.50. iPhone sales, which usually buoy Apples results, took a hit this quarter, posting $46 billion in revenue, w

Macworld Sending your iPhone in for repair was always a little nerve-wracking. Not just because you no longer have access to what may be the most important gadget in your life, but because you never know if its safe. Apples recommended procedure for preparing your device for service is to back up your phone, turn off Apple Cash, remove all cards from Wallet, and then remove your iPhone from Find My. This also removes Activation Lock. The fine print says, Apple might not be able to service your d

Macworld The Studio Display is more than a pretty monitorits also loaded with high-end features you wont find anywhere else, including a FaceTime camera, spatial audio, and three built-in USB-C ports. All that comes at a price, but today its cheaper than its ever been: Amazon is selling the 27-inch Apple Studio Display for $1,300 , a savings of $299 and the best price weve ever seen. The Studio Display is a fantastic monitor with a 5K Retina display sporting 600 nits of brightness, True Tone, an

Macworld Its no secret that the iPhone is a valuable device, not just to Apple but also to many of its biggest competitors. According to unsealed court documents revealed in the antitrust trial between theJustice Department and Google, we now know exactly how valuable. As reported by Bloomberg , Apples senior vice president of servicesEddy Cue admitted that the deal with Google to be the default search engine in the Safari browser netter Apple $20 billion in 2022, a staggering increase of over t

Macworld Maybe your Mac isnt running as well as it used to. Maybe one or more of your apps are behaving strangely. Perhaps you are concerned about your privacy online or what companies and app developers know above you. All these are good reasons to clear the cache on your Mac. We are here to answer the question: How do I clear my cache on my Mac? So if you want to know how to clear cache on a Mac youve come to the right place! But before we run through how to do that well explain what cache is,

Macworld If youre looking for an iPhone but dont want to spend a fortune, the third-gen iPhone SE , Apples cheapest current handset, is the phone for you. It features a powerful processor (the A15, which also appeared in the flagship iPhone 13 Pro from 2021) at an affordable price, starting at $429 in the U.S. or 429 in the U.K. For a phone thats even cheaper, however, you may want to consider the second-gen iPhone SE from 2020. Apple no longer sells this device itself, but other vendors may sti

Macworld If youre looking to buy an iPhone 12 (or 12 mini, 12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max), make sure you get a terrific deal. Following the iPhone 15 launch, retailers will be looking to clear out any remaining stock; until they do, you can expect great deals on the iPhone 12 range, whether SIM-free or on contract. There are some great discounts on refurbished models too. In this article we look at every major retailer and contract provider to find the best deals for the iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro and 1

Macworld Its been a long time since you could only get aniPhonedirectly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, they are offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice you to buy with them by offering special deals. Of course, you can still buy from Apple directly , either in-store or online, but you can probably find a lower price elsewhere. Thats particularly relevant if youre looking at devices that Apple itself no longer sells. The company still sells the iPhone 13

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Macworld The first Thursday of May is World Password Day, a day to remind ourselves of the importance of making our digital lives more secure. For better or worse, just about everything we do is connected, online, and digitalour phones are car and house keys, every penny we have is behind a few banking passwords, and our entire jobs and reputations can be destroyed with access to just a couple social media accounts. Its more important than ever to ensure our accounts and digital devices are as s

Macworld Apple is about to unveil new iPads on May 7, and the most surprising rumored part of it is not that there will be a fourth Apple Pencil or OLED displays. Rather, its that the iPad Pro might skip the M3 altogether and jump from the M2 to the M4 . Thats right, the M4, an unreleased, unannounced processor may show up in the iPad Pro before the Mac. Thats highly unusual and seems to make no sense but maybe it does? Apple could have some good reasons to debut the M4 in the iPad Pro this year

Macworld While Apple consistently offers some of the best tech innovations, Mac users are due forsomelong-awaited tools to maximize their macOS devices abilities. Fortunately, you can add a helpful arsenal of tools to your macOS device with the$40 Big Mac Utility Bundle, which serves upa collection of 16 productivity apps that can streamline virtually everything you do on your Mac . With a one-time payment for this bundles plethora of Mac-friendly apps, youll get lifelong access to 16 apps, whic

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Impressive array of tools builds on previous versions of Mac Cleaner Pro. Makes customization and getting under the hood of the macOS simple. Decently priced for what you get. Cons Occasionally awkward user interface (occasionally asked permission to access macOS operating system after a function had begun). Drive space warning issued needlessly. Our Verdict Here are easy options for reclaiming drive space, clearing out system detritus, and getting under

Macworld Apple is having an event on May 7. What do we expect to see? New iPads, maybe a new Apple Pencil, and more! We talk about it all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 882 with Karen Haslam , David Price , and Roman Loyola . Listen to episode 882 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 882 on Spotify Get info Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show. 2024 iPad Air: Everything you need to know about the 6th-gen model 2024 iPad Pro: Ev

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Macworld The next version of the Mac operating system, macOS 15, is expected to make its debut at Apples Worldwide Developers Conference , which kicks off with a keynote on June 10. After a beta period, the official release occurs in the fall. Rumors of what macOS 15 will entail are scarce as usualbecause software development doesnt rely on third-party production and manufacturing like hardware does, rumors about macOS dont happen often. But when rumors do leak, they will be tracked in this arti

Macworld Whether you have a Mac mini or a MacBook, a good mouse is always an important piece of any setup. And todays deal gets you one that will look incredible on your desk: Amazon is selling a SteelSeries Prime+ Esports FPS 18K CPI wired optical mouse with five programmable buttons and nifty RGB lighting for $23 , a savings of $57 on the MSRP and well below the usual price. The mouse is ultra-lightweight with an ergonomic Esport Pro design that was developed in collaboration with over 100 pro

Macworld The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 may have only debuted in September 2023, but the clock is already ticking for the release of their successors. We gather up all the news and rumors that give us some clues about what we might find in the Apple Watch Series 10, Ultra 3 and whether there will be a new Apple Watch SE in 2024. Update 5/1/24 : A recent report claims the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will have almost no hardware upgrades from Ultra 2. Will Apple update the Apple Watch in 2024? Apple

Macworld Much of the noise being made about Apples efforts into AI has been focused on general improvements to iOS 18 and Siri as well as the upcoming M4 chip for the Mac. However, as we get closer to WWDC, more reports about the AI software that Apple will create are coming out, with the most recent one covering Apples efforts to enhance the next major version of Safari. AppleInsider reports that the company is working on a new Intelligent Search feature that uses on-device AI to summarize a we

Macworld With less than a week to go until the Let Loose event on May 7, Apple is doing its best to build hype with a series of enigmatic promotional messages. In particular, the phrase a different kind of Apple Event has prompted widespread speculation about what were going to hear about, and how its going to be presented. On social media, as spotted by The Apple Post , a number of sponsored posts have promoted the event. Were drafting up something special for you, the messages read in some Eur

Macworld The iPad, remember that? Its been a minute since Apple unveiled a new tabletabout 807,690 minutes, to be a bit more precisebut all indications point to brand new models being rolled out as part of an Apple keynote next week, on May 7 . A lot has happened in the intervening time. Apple released iPadOS 17 , the Apple Vision Pro was announced and shipped, and the M2 processors have given way to the M3 with the promise of more soon. Throughout all of that, the iPad Pro and 10th-generation i

Macworld After months of false starts, it looks like were finally going to get new iPads in May! There hasnt been a new iPad released since 2022, and iPad sales are suffering for it, but the new models coming in May could actually bring some significant new changes and maybe even a surprise or two. Its really odd for Apple to release new hardware in May, much less hold an event for it, but thats exactly whats happening on May 7 with the Let Loose event . That will make a pretty exciting lead-up

Macworld Apple Vision Pro went on sale in the U.S. on February 2, 2024. Its a mixed reality headset (Apple calls it a Spatial Computer) that marries an M2 processor with a lot of custom silicon, sensors, cameras, and more. The starting price of $3,499 and limited availability means that its a niche product, but its the first in a new category that Apple believes will be critical in the coming years. Apple Vision Pro release date: UK, Canada, Europe, Australia Apple is yet to say when Vision Pro

Macworld Whether youre a budding coder or a developer with years ofdevelopment under your belt, you can always benefit from tools that make programming more seamless .The best solution? Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022. For a limited time, lifetime access to Microsofts top-rated programming tool is only$39.97 (reg. $499). It could help you and your coding team write more accurate code and streamline large development projects. From novices to seasoned developers, Visual Studio Professio

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Macworld Next time youre on the road, pull up Autio if you want to learn about the world as it passes you by. Autio is a unique travel companion that tells you about the places youre driving through . This location-based story app is like your own personal narrator teaching you about the history, geography, and local sights all around you. These beautifully edited audio storiesplay while youre driving and have automatic and seamless transitions so you dont get distracted. There are already over

Macworld Apples other company, Beats Electronics, is often overlooked in favor of the eponymous AirPods. But they shouldnt be: Beats offers more colors, often better fit or different sizes/styles, and most of the same features you get with AirPods. And today, the company has announced a long-overdue update to its most affordable headphones and a new pair of super-affordable earbuds. Beats Solo 4 Its been eight years since the Beats Solo 3 were released in 2016. Clearly, an update is long overdue

Macworld Fortnites lengthy exile from the iPhone and iPad looks set to end soon, at least in the EU. Having declared back in January its intention to bring the popular game back to iOS in 2024, Epic Games today boasted that it will also return to iPadOS this year. Back in 2020, Epic tested the limits of Apples App Store policies by adding a direct payment option to the game. Apple, predictably, responded by removing Fortnite from its platforms (Google did the same) and deleting the companys deve

Macworld The newest version of macOS, aka macOS 14, aka Sonoma (named after the Californian wine region), is now available. Among the new features Sonoma brings to Macs are changes to widgets, a new Game Mode, the ability to easily turn web pages into web apps, and fun additions to video conferencing apps. Read on for the lowdown on all the new features and further improvements coming throughout 2024. Update April 30: Apple has released the fourth beta for macOS 14.5. macOS 14 Sonoma: Latest ver

Macworld AirTags are the rare Apple device thats both cheap and designed to work with non-Apple devices. And today you can get set up for less: Amazon is selling a four-pack of AirTags for $80 , a savings of $25 and $36 less than youd pay separately. AirTags are circular Bluetooth trackers that add Find My tracking to keys, bags, and other items that arent made by Apple. The small white-and-chrome discs connect to the app just like an iPhone or MacBook and alert you when something is left behind