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Sunseeker Elite is using Equip Expo 2026 to showcase its latest robotic lawn care tech , featuring everything from its current X Gen 2 lineup to a preview of whats coming next. The company will be at the show from October 20 through 23 with its latest wire-free robotic mowers, live demos, and navigation tech on display at Indoor Booth #1190 and Outdoor Demo Area #7460D. This years focus is on making robotic mowing more capable in real-world yards, with AI-powered vision, smarter positioning, better obstacle detection, and improved terrain handling all working together to reduce routine lawn maintenance. The new X8 Plus model gives us a great idea of where the brand is heading next, while the rest of the lineup shows how much of that tech is already being put to work today. more
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Commute up to 25 miles on Segway
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Amazon is currently offering the bundle for Dysons Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler with Chitosan Serum ($60 value) down at $534.49 shipped right now. This particular bundle has mostly kept to its full $710 price since hitting the market in April, with previous discounts having dropped it to $649 (which is the MSRP for the styler on its own) and $500, the latter of those being during both Prime Day events. This deal gives you the next-best price with $176 savings, landing it just $34 above that Prime event low and sitting $15 above the all-time low for the standalone styler. more
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Apple just gave me a reason to keep my 6-year-old HomePod mini
Macworld For years, the HomePod mini has been my go-to speaker for everyday listening at home. It sounds great, looks sleek, and deeply integrates into the Apple ecosystemall for just $99 (at least back I bought one when it launched). When Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2 last week, I was tempted to replace my fully functional stereo pair solely to get the new software exclusives, such as Siri AI. That was until I installed the OS 27.2 update, which brings enough of the second-generation experience to the original HomePod mini to minimize my urge to upgrade. Quite the glow-up Sound Glow essentially brings the Dynamic Islands animated waveform to the HomePod. The brand-new feature extracts the most prominent colors in a playing songs album art and displays them on the HomePods touchscreen. The hues dynamically pulsate in sync with the tracks rhythm, reflecting the bass and treble in real time. While it technically doesnt change how a song sounds, it does make the listening experience significantly more immersive and enjoyable. I had assumed Apple would restrict Sound Glow to the HomePod mini 2, as my first-generation stereo pair is always within my sight when working, and such a feature would matter to me. The Music app on my Apple TV 4K 3 already provided a similar visualizer on the big screen; having my HomePod minis react with the same palette would contribute to the overall ambience. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Sound Glow is actually supported on all HomePodsexcluding the original full-size model. After installing iOS 27.2 on my iPhone and its HomePod equivalent on my speakers, I was able to turn on and use Sound Glow on my 2020 minis just fine. Now they feel significantly more vibrant and energetic when blasting bops on them. My old HomePod mini is getting new lights and features to match the 2nd-gen model. Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Ghost buster Many users have had to discard their otherwise functional HomePods because of the somewhat widespread phantom touch issue. The flaw repeatedly triggers the affected HomePods touchscreen without any user input, pausing/playing music and controlling the volume in a chaotic manner. The latest OS update fixes the issue with a Lock Controls toggle in the Home app that optionally disables the touchscreen. So, whenever your HomePod starts misbehaving, you can kill touch input altogether and continue to rely on the otherwise functional speaker using voice commands or your iPhone. Turning a blind AI While OS 27.2 does not activate Siri AI on my original HomePod minis, the feature is arguably inessential in this context. The classic Siri generally works well for basic audio playback commands, and I tend to have longer, more complicated conversations with Siri AI using the keyboard on my iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Plus, the new HomePod mini 2 sells for $149, so upgrading my stereo pair would cost me another $300. It would make more sense to maintain my current HomePod setup and instead buy a HomeView for a similar price. This would unlock Siri AI and provide an always-on display as a bonus. Until Apple releases a meaningful upgrade, I will continue to rely on my trusty 6-year-old HomePod minis without a problem. HomePod Software and iOS 27.2 will launch to the general public next weekpotentially on Monday, October 26with the Sound Glow and Lock Controls features. To try them early, you can sign up for Apples beta program and download the Release Candidate builds currently available.
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This $25 MSI combo gets you both an RGB gaming keyboard and mouse for your battlestation (44% off)
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Save $300 on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in this rare blowout deal
Macworld Apple Watch Ultra 3 View Deal (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: text }; if(debug)console.log(Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: , data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Update : This deal is no longer available. When you want the best of the best, especially when youre out on a hike, the Apple Watch Ultra is the way to go. If you want a watch thats as fashionable as it is functional, youll want the Black Titanium Milanese Loop. That usually costs $900, but if you dont want to spend nearly a thousand bucks on the newest model, you can grab a Series 3 for $600 right now , an impressive 33 percent discount on its MSRP. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 seeks to mix it all together keeping you connected, keeping track of your training, keeping you on track when youre hiking, telling you when to go to bed so you get more rest, telling you when youre having heart issues by running ECGs, and so on. Its such a versatile thing to have on your wrist that it justifies the high price tag. If you take a hard fall or get in a severe car crash, it can connect you to emergency services and notify your emergency contacts. The battery lasts up to 42 hours of normal use, or up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode, so a weekend trip wont send you hunting for a charger. With cellular and 5G, you can take calls and stream music without your phone. This model has the luxurious Black Titanium Milanese Loop band, so its stylish too. Crafted from aerospace-grade titanium mesh, it features a secure parachute-style buckle and is inspired by the same design historically used by divers. Apple usually sells this band for $199 on its own, so youre saving money there, too. Since this is an Ultra 3, youll still get watchOS 27 with the new Siri AI and Dynamic App Grid. Unfortunately, you wont get the new Readiness app, or Live Rewind and Siri Recap, but otherwise it delivers on everything you could possibly need from a smartwatch. So, grab this gorgeous Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $300 off while its still on sale. Its the best price weve ever seen for this model!
Score a 2-pack of 45W USB-C chargers for FREE when you buy this 140W Smart Display model at $63
Courtesy of Baseus official Amazon storefront, you can now snag the brands 140W 4-port Smart Display charger for $62.99 shipped. Todays deal also includes a 2-pack of 45W USB-C chargers with cables worth $26. The Smart Display model originally debuted at $80 and has more recently been hovering around $66, so youre looking at $92 in total value here. Thats a particularly solid bundle considering the 140W charger itself is already down to one of its lowest prices since launch, while the pair of 45W chargers and included USB-C cables are essentially thrown in on top. Head below for more details. more
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Giant lineup of Apple TV deals: Loads of horror, Tarantino, Ghostbusters, Alien, much more
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Touchscreen MacBook Pro: OLED, design and release date rumors
Macworld Apple could be just days away from unveiling its first touchscreen MacBook Pro. The company is holding a media event on October 28, 2026 , when it is expected to reveal the first touchscreen MacBook Pro as part of one of the biggest redesigns in the laptops history, combining a new chassis with Apples first OLED MacBook display and potentially even an iPhone-style Dynamic Island camera cutout. If the rumors are accurate, this could be one of the biggest changes to the MacBook Pro in its history. 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, multiple reports suggest Apple has overcome the technical and design challenges that previously stood in the way. The timing would be fitting. The MacBook Pro celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2026, and Apple could mark the milestone with a feature many believed would never come to the Mac. Touchscreen support would also help further differentiate the MacBook Pro from the MacBook Air and the budget-friendly MacBook Neo. The redesigned touchscreen MacBook Pro is expected to be a premium model featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, rather than the newer M6 chip. Apple is separately preparing a standard 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro, which is expected to retain the existing design. For more on that model, see our M6 MacBook Pro release date and specs guide . There are still questions over pricing and availability. OLED panels and ongoing supply-chain pressures could make the touchscreen models more expensive than todays MacBook Pro, while touch support is expected to remain exclusive to Apples premium laptops initially. Read on for everything we know about the touchscreen MacBook Pros expected release date, design, specifications and price, including what Apple could announce on October 28. Touchscreen MacBook Pro release date: When will it launch? Apple media experience confirmed for October 28; touchscreen MacBook Pro announcement expected On October 19, Apple announced a media event, dubbed Pro and Tell on October 28, 2026 . This is expected to be the introduction of new Macs, including the touchscreen MacBook Pro. Cant wait to pro and tell next week. pic.twitter.com/3wUkxwq35i Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 19, 2026 Bloombergs Mark Gurman reported on October 8 that Apple plans to announce its first touchscreen MacBook on October 27 . The launch will reportedly include an online video presentation and an in-person component for the press on October 28. In his Power On podcast , Gurman said the laptop will start shipping on November 6. Earlier reports offered a broader launch window and raised the possibility of delays. Speaking in a Power On podcast on October 1, Gurman said he expected the touchscreen MacBook announcement as early as October, potentially slipping to November. The laptops are reportedly being tested with macOS 27.2. In September 2026, Bloombergs Mark Gurman included the touchscreen MacBooks in a list of products that will ship in late 2026/early 2027. Bloombergs Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo both initially predicted a late 2026 debut, with an October announcement fitting Apples traditional MacBook Pro release schedule while also coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the MacBook Pros introduction. In January, South Korean blog Naver reported that Samsung had begun production on its new 8.6-generation OLED manufacturing line , which is expected to supply panels for the next-generation MacBook Pro, further supporting that timeframe. Gurman also reported in February that the redesigned MacBook Pro would arrive in the back half of 2026. Gurmans more recent reporting points to an October announcement and November availability. However, the launch was previously predicted for early 2027. In April, Gurman reported that supply-chain constraints were affecting development of the redesigned MacBook Pro and could push the release into early 2027 . He subsequently reported in June that Apple had revised its chip roadmap , with the touchscreen MacBook Pro now expected to launch with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips instead of M6 Pro and M6 Max in an effort to keep the project on schedule. Which MacBook models will get a touchscreen? Current rumours suggest that Apples first touchscreen laptop will be a redesigned MacBook Pro with Pro and Max chips Both Bloombergs Mark Gurman and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo have reported that Apple is developing MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreen displays as part of a major redesign. The feature is expected to debut on the high-end MacBook Pro models powered by Apples Pro and Max chips, making them the first Macs to support direct touch input. Apple is expected to use the touchscreen as a key differentiator for its professional laptops, further separating the MacBook Pro from the more affordable MacBook Air and MacBook Neo. There is also speculation that Apple could rebrand the flagship model as the MacBook Ultra. According to one report from a source said to be familiar with Apples plans, the company intends to expand its Ultra branding beyond the Mac Studio and Apple silicon chips. However, this claim has not been corroborated by Bloombergs Mark Gurman or analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, so it should be treated with caution. For now, the technology appears set to remain exclusive to the MacBook Pro lineup. Neither the MacBook Air nor the MacBook Neo is expected to gain touchscreen support in the near term. However, Kuo believes Apple could eventually expand the technology to other MacBook models if the touchscreen MacBook Pro proves successful. The MacBook Air may be the next candidate for a touchscreen upgrade, but current forecasts suggest this is unlikely before 2028 or 2029. Some reports also indicate that the Air could adopt OLED display technology before then, albeit without touch functionality. Touchscreen MacBook Pro Design Lighter design expected Punch hole for the FaceTime camera The last time Apple included touch with the MacBook was the TouchBar, which was a flop. But this time could it work out better for Apple? Foundry Apples touchscreen MacBook Pro is expected to have a substantially lighter design than current models, but it may not be significantly thinner . Bloombergs Mark Gurman has revised his earlier expectations for a slimmer body while maintaining that Apple has redesigned and consolidated internal components to reduce weight. One of the most significant visual changes could be the removal of the display notch. Reports from display analysts and Bloomberg suggest Apple may replace the current notch with a hole-punch camera cutout, allowing for more usable screen space around the sensor. In early 2026, Gurman went a step further, claiming the new MacBook Pro could adopt an iPhone-like Dynamic Island interface built around the camera cutout. The touchscreen MacBook Pro is also expected to retain its traditional laptop design, complete with a full keyboard and large trackpad, rather than becoming a hybrid tablet device. Other rumoured design changes include: A lighter chassis, although the latest reporting suggests it may not be thinner. OLED display technology. A hole-punch FaceTime camera replacing the notch. Possible Dynamic Island-style functionality. A reinforced hinge designed to minimise screen movement when the display is touched. These changes would help distinguish the MacBook Pro from the MacBook Air and the entry-level MacBook Neo while giving Apples flagship laptop its most substantial design update in years. Which chip will feature in the touchscreen MacBook? M5 Pro and M5 Max Early rumors suggested that Apples first touchscreen MacBook Pro would feature M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, but more recent reports indicate that Apple has changed its plans. The redesigned OLED models are now expected to launch with M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, with Apple potentially skipping the M6 Pro and M6 Max generation entirely. According to Bloombergs Mark Gurman in June 2026, Apple has revised its chip roadmap to accelerate development of the AI-focused M7 generation. The change could bring the M7 chips to market around six months earlier, with significantly improved on-device AI capabilities. The ongoing DRAM and NAND shortages may also have influenced Apples decision, although they are not thought to be the primary reason. Apple has already increased Mac and iPad prices in response to rising memory costs. Read more about Apples reported chip roadmap changes . Separately, Apple is reportedly planning to launch the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip . There has also been speculation that Apple could introduce its own 5G modem to a future MacBook Pro, enabling cellular connectivity without Wi-Fi or an iPhone hotspot. However, there is little concrete evidence that cellular connectivity will be part of the touchscreen redesign. Touchscreen MacBook Display Tandem OLED display Touchscreen interface The display is expected to be the headline upgrade of Apples redesigned MacBook Pro. Multiple reports suggest Apple will replace the current Liquid Retina XDR (mini-LED) panel with a touchscreen OLED display, bringing MacBook Pro technology closer to the Ultra Retina XDR display used in the latest iPad Pro. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is planning to introduce OLED touch panels in the MacBook Pro in late 2026 or early 2027. The new display is expected to be thinner, more power-efficient, and capable of delivering deeper blacks, higher contrast, richer colours, and improved HDR performance than todays mini-LED screens. Reports indicate that both the 14-inch and 16-inch models will use advanced tandem OLED technology, which combines two OLED layers to achieve higher brightness levels while maintaining excellent energy efficiency. Apple first introduced this technology with the M4 iPad Pro and is expected to bring a similar implementation to the MacBook Pro. The touchscreen functionality will reportedly rely on on-cell touch technology, which integrates touch sensors directly into the display rather than adding a separate layer. This approach helps keep the panel thin while supporting multi-touch input. If the rumours prove accurate, the move to a tandem OLED touchscreen would represent the biggest display upgrade in the MacBook Pros history and one of the most significant changes to the lineup in years. The iPad Pro has a tandem OLED display, the type of display that could make its way into the 2026 MacBook Pro. Brady Snyder / Foundry Touchscreen MacBook Interface macOS 27 could have some hidden touchscreen features. Foundry Apple is not expected to turn macOS into iPadOS, but reports suggest macOS 27 could include subtle design changes to make the Mac easier to use with touch input. Rather than replacing the traditional desktop experience, Apple is reportedly working on a touch-tuned interface that adapts depending on how the device is being used. When touch input is detected, interface elements such as menus, buttons, and controls may automatically enlarge to make them easier to tap. When using a mouse or trackpad, macOS would revert to its familiar point-and-click layout. The touchscreen itself is expected to support standard gestures such as tapping, scrolling, and zooming, while still allowing users to switch between touch, trackpad, and mouse input. Further clues appeared in the macOS 27.2 beta on October 5. MacRumors reported new code references to touch gestures in Safari, Photos, Notes and Quick Look. These could support a future touchscreen MacBook, but they could also relate to Sidecar, which allows an iPad to act as a Mac display. More specific clues appeared in footage shared by itspdfu on October 14. The footage reportedly shows touch-oriented behavior in Safari in macOS 27.2 betas 3 and 4: tabs lift and enlarge while being rearranged, then return to their normal size when dropped into place. Pressing and holding a tab opens a contextual menu that omits the Ask Siri option available with a mouse or trackpad. These changes suggest Apple is preparing Safari for touch input. Touchscreen MacBook Pro: Connectivity 5G connectivity could finally come to the Mac The C1X is now available, but the C2 modem could arrive with the 2026 MacBook Pro. Apple Beyond the touchscreen display and redesigned chassis, one of the most intriguing rumours surrounding the next-generation MacBook Pro is built-in cellular connectivity. Apple has spent the past several years developing its own modem technology, beginning with the C-series modem family. Reports suggest the company has explored bringing 5G connectivity to the MacBook lineup, allowing users to connect directly to mobile networks without relying on Wi-Fi or a smartphone hotspot. In August 2025, Macworld reported that internal Apple code referenced a MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and Apples C1 modem . This suggests Apple has experimented with cellular-equipped MacBooks, althogugh it does not establish that the upcoming touchscreen models will offer 5G. The redesigned MacBook Pro could also benefit from Apples growing portfolio of wireless chips. The companys N-series networking processors, which handle Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread connectivity, may eventually replace third-party components throughout the Mac lineup. An updated version of the chip could debut alongside the touchscreen MacBook Pro, improving power efficiency and tighter integration with Apples ecosystem. Touchscreen MacBook Pro: Price expectations Apple will likely offer similar configurations to the current MacBook Pro models, but its unclear how much of a premium a touchscreen OLED display will command. Apple upped the price of the iPad Pro by $200 when it got a tandem OLED, so its likely the touchscreen MacBook Pro will have a higher starting price. Here are the prices for the current standard configurations of the M5 MacBook Pro, which saw prices increase between $300 and $500 in June 2026. 14-inch MacBook Pro $1,999/1,999: M5 with a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 4 $2,499/2,499: M5 Pro with a 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5 $4,099/4,099: M5 Max with a 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 2TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5 16-inch MacBook Pro $2,999/2,999: M5 Pro with a 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, 24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5 $4,399/4,399: M5 Max with a 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB unified memory, 2TB SSD, Thunderbolt 5
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A Court of Thorns and Roses Hardcover Box Set hits all-time low + Buy 2 Get 1 50% off
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Should you buy the MacBook Pro now or wait for the M6 or Touchscreen MacBook?
Macworld If you can postpone buying a MacBook Pro, we recommend waiting until Apples Pro and Tell media experience on October 28. Apple has confirmed that there will be gathering (not an Event as such), and the Pro and Tell name strongly suggests a MacBook Pro will be amount the new products. Reports point to two distinct updates: an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M6 chip and the existing design, and redesigned premium MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen and M5 Pro or M5 Max processors. Their specifications, prices and availability remain unconfirmed. The redesigned MacBook Pro models, meanwhile, could introduce thinner and lighter bodies, OLED touchscreens, and M5 Pro and M5 Max chips becoming Apples first With Apples next event approaching, wed recommend waiting unless you need a MacBook Pro immediately or find a particularly good discount on the current M5 models. Apple increased MacBook Pro prices by $300 to $500 in June 2026, so discounts and refurbished models remain worth considering. The MacBook Pro is best suited to creative professionals, software developers, engineers and other power users who need sustained performance, a premium display, plenty of ports and high memory configurations. If your workload consists mainly of web browsing, office work, studying or light creative tasks, the MacBook Air is likely to offer better value at a much lower price. In this guide, well explain whether you should buy now or wait, which MacBook Pro is right for you, the best times of year to buy, todays best deals, and whether a refurbished model or MacBook Air might be a better choice. Should you buy a MacBook Pro now? Wait until Apples October 28 experience and associated announcements if your current laptop can meet your needs until then. Youll be able to assess any new models before committing to a purchase. Buying an existing model can still make sense if you need a replacement immediately or find a substantial discount. Buy a MacBook Pro now if: Youre upgrading from an Intel Mac: Apple is ending support for Intel Macs, so if you havent yet switched to Apple Silicon, now is a good time to do so. As Intel Macs reach the end of support, theyll stop receiving security updates, leaving them vulnerable to newly discovered security flaws. You need a new laptop: If your current Mac is broken, unreliable or slowing you down, theres little reason to wait. You edit video or create content: Whether youre editing 4K video, working in Photoshop or Lightroom, producing music or creating 3D graphics, the MacBook Pro delivers the sustained performance creative professionals need. Youre a software developer, engineer or AI professional: Compiling code, running virtual machines, working with AI models or processing large datasets is much faster on the MacBook Pro, particularly the M5 Pro and M5 Max models. You need sustained performance: Unlike the fanless MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro uses active cooling to maintain peak performance during long exports, renders and other demanding workloads. You need professional features: The MacBook Pro offers a Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe charging and higher memory and storage options than the MacBook Air. You find an excellent deal: A discounted current model may be worthwhile if it meets your needs. Compare the saving against the benefits of waiting for Apples announcements, and dont assume prices will fall further. When shouldnt you buy a MacBook Pro? The MacBook Pro is an excellent laptop, but it isnt the right choice for everyone. If you dont need its extra performance or professional features, youll save money and probably be just as happy with a MacBook Air. There are also a few situations where its worth waiting rather than buying today. Dont buy a MacBook Pro now if: You want the M6 model: Wait to see whether Apple introduces the expected entry-level 14-inch update. Dont assume its newer chip will make it more powerful than the premium Pro and Max configurations. Youre waiting for the redesign : Hold off until Apples announcements. The rumored OLED touchscreen models could offer a more substantial change than a processor upgrade. You want the next-generation chips: The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to gain the M6 chip on October 27, bringing improvements in CPU, GPU, and AI performance. Youre looking for the best price: With new MacBook Pro models reportedly arriving soon, discounts on the existing M5 generation could become more attractive. Black Friday may bring further savings. You mainly use your laptop for everyday tasks: If your workload consists of web browsing, Microsoft Office, streaming, email, video calls or light photo editing, a MacBook Air offers excellent performance for much less money. Youre a student with basic computing needs: If your coursework mainly involves writing essays, researching online or creating presentations, a MacBook Air is likely to be the better value. Portability is your priority: The MacBook Air is thinner, lighter and completely silent thanks to its fanless design. Youre on a budget: The MacBook Air delivers outstanding performance for most users while costing significantly less than the MacBook Pro. For most people, the MacBook Air is the better buy. The MacBook Pro only comes into its own if you regularly run demanding professional workloads that benefit from its active cooling, more powerful chips, superior display, additional ports and higher memory options. Should I buy a MacBook Pro: At a glance Your situation Recommendation Need a laptop now Buy now The M5 models are excellent Still using Intel Upgrade, but wait until Apples October 28 announcements Using an M1, M2 or M3 MacBook Pro Wait see what the M6 offers On an M4 Pro or M4 Max MacBook Pro Keep your Mac little reason to upgrade yet Want OLED and a touchscreen Wait for the redesigned M5 Pro/Max models Want the lowest price Look for M5 clearance deals and Black Friday discounts MacBook Pro: Current line up If you can wait, compare Apples announcements around October 28 with the models below before choosing. Check the actual processor configuration, display, memory, storage and price against your workload, rather than choosing solely by chip-generation number. We recommend: Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB, 1TB, 2025) Price When Reviewed: $1,999 (was $1,799, then $1,699) Best Prices Today: $1,837 at Amazon | $1837 at Walmart | $1839 at B&H The MacBook Pro (M5, 14-inch) was introduced in October 2025, this is the entry-level MacBook Pro. It features a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB of unified memory, 1TB of storage, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and up to 24 hours of battery life. We recommend: Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 2026) Price When Reviewed: $2,499 (was 2,199) Best Prices Today: $2069.1 at Walmart | $2,299 at Amazon | $2299 at B&H The MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 14-inch and 16-inch) was launched in March 2026. The M5 Pro models introduced Apples new Fusion Architecture, combining two 3nm dies into a single system-on-a-chip. They start with 1TB of storage, feature Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and offer up to 24 hours of battery life on the 16-inch model. We recommend: Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 2026) Price When Reviewed: $4,099 (was $3,599) Best Prices Today: $3,844.99 at Amazon | $3844.99 at Walmart | $4099 at Apple The MacBook Pro (M5 Max, 14-inch and 16-inch) was also introduced in March 2026, these are Apples fastest laptops, designed for demanding professional workflows. They start with 36GB of unified memory and 2TB of storage, support up to 128GB of memory, and deliver up to four times the AI performance of the previous generation. Whats the best MacBook Pro price right now? Get a MacBook Pro for less. Foundry Apple rarely discounts Macs itself. In fact, in June 2026, Apple increased MacBook Pro prices by $300 to $500, making it more important than ever to shop around for a deal. The price rise came in the middle of Amazons Prime Day sale, when the M5 MacBook Pro briefly hit record-low prices. Discounts brought the entry-level model down to $1,499/1,529, making it one of the best MacBook Pro deals weve ever tracked. Prices that low are unlikely to return until a major sales event such as Prime Day or Black Friday. For the latest prices across all configurations, see our live MacBook Pro deals table below. Best U.S MacBook Pro deals These are the best deals we saw during Prime Day in October 2026 and the lowest price we saw prior to Apple increasing prices. MacBook Pro Deal New MSRP Old MSRP Lowest 14-inch, M5, 1TB, 16GB $1,839 Get the deal at Amazon $160 off $1,999 $1,699 $1,499 14-inch, M5, 1TB, 24GB $2,039 Get the deal at Amazon $160 off $2,199 $1,899 $1,699 14-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB $2,345 Get the deal at Amazon $155 off $2,499 $2,199 $1,983.94 14-inch, M5 Max, 2TB $3,499 Get the deal at Amazon $600 off $4,099 $3,599 $3,299.99 16-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB $2,749 Get the deal at Amazon $250 off $2,999 $2,699 $2,449 16-inch, M5 Max, 2TB $3,899 Get the deal at Amazon $500 off $4,399 $3,899 $3,649 Best U.K. MacBook Pro deals MacBook Pro Deal New RRP Old RRP Lowest 14-inch, M5, 1TB Out of stock 1,999 1,699 1,528.97 14-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB, 24GB 2,249.97 Get the deal at Amazon 249 off 2,499 2,199 1,978.97 14-inch, M5 Max, 2TB 3,799 Get the deal at Amazon 300 off 4,099 3,599 3,238.97 16-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB 2,699.97 Get the deal at Amazon 299 off 2,999 2,699 2,428.97 16-inch, M5 Max, 2TB 4,399 at Amazon 4,399 3,899 3,508.97 Also see our Best MacBook Pro deals for more. When is the best time to buy a MacBook Pro? Foundry If youre looking for the lowest price on a MacBook Pro, the best times to buy are during major sales events such as Amazon Prime Day in June/July or October and Black Friday. Black Friday is typically the strongest shopping period for MacBook Pro deals, although the lowest prices are often reserved for older or clearance models, and popular configurations can sell out quickly. Another time to look for deals is shortly after Apple launches a new model, as retailers often discount the previous generation to clear remaining stock, making it possible to save hundreds if you dont need the latest chip. If youre a student, you can save all year. Students, teachers, and education staff can typically save $100 to $200 on a new MacBook Pro through Apples Education Store. However, the best time to buy is usually during Apples annual Back to School promotion in the summer, when qualifying customers can often claim a free pair of AirPods or another bonus gift alongside the education discount. See How to use Apples Education Store to get a bargain . Timing Why its a good time Typical saving Amazon Prime Day (June/July/October) Deep discounts from Amazon. $150 $800+ off MSRP Black Friday / Cyber Monday (November/December) The biggest sales event of the year for electronics. $200 $500+ off MSRP After a New Model Launch (March/October) Retailers discount the previous generation to clear inventory. Varies; often $200$400 off Apple Refurbished Store (Year-Round) Like-new condition with full warranty; pre-hike prices. 15%30% off original MSRP Apple Education Store (Year-Round) Direct discount for students and educators. $100 $200 off MSRP Is buying a refurbished MacBook Pro a good idea? Foundry Buying a refurbished MacBook Pro can be a great way to save money particularly if you buy directly from Apples Certified Refurbished Store. As of July 2026, buying refurbished makes more sense than ever because Apple has continued to sell refurbished Macs at pre-price-hike prices, allowing buyers to avoid the $300 to $500 increases Apple introduced on new MacBook Pro models in June. Apple Certified Refurbished Macs are typically around 15% cheaper than brand-new models and come with the same one-year warranty, 90 days of complimentary technical support, and the option to purchase AppleCare+. Every Mac undergoes extensive testing, is cleaned and inspected, and receives genuine Apple replacement parts where necessary. The main downside is availability. Stock changes daily, so you may need to wait for the exact model, storage capacity, memory configuration, or colour you want. Newer MacBook Pro models also usually dont appear in the refurbished store until several months after launch. Third-party retailers, including Amazon, also sell refurbished Macs, but quality standards vary considerably. We generally recommend avoiding Macs that are more than five years old, as they may receive fewer years of macOS and security updates. In some cases, retailers also offer larger discounts on new, previous-generation MacBook Pro models during major sales events, so its always worth comparing prices before you buy. For most buyers, Apples Certified Refurbished Store remains the safest and best-value way to buy a refurbished MacBook Pro. Best refurbished MacBook Pro deal right now Apple is selling the M5 MacBook Pro on its Certified Refurbished store in the U.S. for $300 off the full price. Get the MacBook Pro on Apples Refurbished Store. Apple is selling the M5 MacBook Pro on its Certified Refurbished store in the U.K. You can get up to 450 off the M5 Pro MacBook Pro and 750 off a 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Max chip. Get the MacBook Pro on Apples Refurbished Store. Which MacBook Pro to choose Before choosing a MacBook Pro, bear in mind that Apple is reportedly preparing new models for October 27. The entry-level MacBook Pro is expected to gain the M6 processor, while the higher-end M5 Pro and M5 Max models could receive an OLED touchscreen redesign. Unless you need a laptop immediately, wed recommend waiting to compare the new models before buying. Choose the M5 MacBook Pro if you want Pro features such as the better display, extra ports and active cooling, but dont need the power of the M5 Pro or M5 Max. Choose the M5 Pro MacBook Pro if youre a professional who regularly edits 4K video, compiles large software projects, works with RAW photos, produces music or runs multiple demanding applications at once. For most creative professionals and developers, the M5 Pro offers the best balance of performance and price. Choose the M5 Max MacBook Pro if your work pushes a laptop to its limits. The M5 Max is designed for users editing multiple streams of 8K video, creating complex 3D animations, running large AI or machine learning workloads, or handling visual effects and other GPU-intensive tasks. Unless you regularly perform these types of work, the M5 Pro is likely to offer better value. What about the MacBook Air? The MacBook Air is a good alternative at a lower price. Stephan Wiesend If youre considering a MacBook Pro, its also worth looking at the MacBook Air. Apple updated the Air in March 2026, and with a starting price of $1,299/1,299 (the price increased by $200/200 in June 2026), its significantly cheaper than the MacBook Pro. The MacBook Air is a good choice if you: Mainly browse the web, use Microsoft Office or stream media. Are a student or home user with light computing needs. Value portability and a silent, fanless design. Want the best value MacBook. However, the lower price comes with a few compromises. Compared to the MacBook Pro, the Air offers lower sustained performance, a less advanced display, fewer ports, and lower memory and storage limits. Choose the MacBook Pro if you need: Sustained performance for video editing, coding, 3D rendering or AI workloads. A Liquid Retina XDR display with ProMotion and HDR. More connectivity, including HDMI, an SDXC card slot and additional Thunderbolt ports. Higher-end M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, with up to 128GB of unified memory. For most everyday users, the MacBook Air is the better value. But if your work regularly pushes your laptop to its limits, the MacBook Pro is well worth the extra investment. Do you need to upgrade your current Mac? Apple Whether you need to upgrade depends on three things: how old your Mac is, whether Apple still supports it, and whether it can keep up with the apps and features you use every day. If you have an Intel Mac, its time to upgrade With macOS 27 Golden Gate, Apple has ended support for Intel Macs. While Apple is expected to continue providing security updates for the small number of Intel Macs that support macOS 26 Tahoe, that support is likely to last only another year or two. The only Intel Macs that can run macOS Tahoe are: 16-inch MacBook Pro (2019) 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020, four Thunderbolt ports) 27-inch iMac (2020) Mac Pro (2019) If your Mac isnt on this list, it may no longer receive the latest macOS updates and will eventually stop receiving security updates. For more advice, read How long Macs and MacBooks last: Lifespan, support and when to upgrade. If youre still using an Intel Mac, we recommend upgrading as soon as your budget allows. Moving from Intel to Apple Silicon is one of the biggest upgrades Apple has ever offered. Youll benefit from dramatically faster performance, much longer battery life, quieter operation, Apple Intelligence support, and many more years of macOS compatibility. Read our guides to macOS Tahoe and macOS Golden Gate to see what youll gain by upgrading. Which are the best retailers to buy a MacBook from? Aside from Apple ( View the MacBook Pro in the Apple Store and View the MacBook Pro in the Apple Store U.K ). There are a number of third-party resellers that frequently discount the MacBook Pro. When shopping at a reseller our advice is to always verify: Processor generation RAM amount SSD size Whether the model is Intel or Apple Silicon Dont make the mistake of paying for a previous generation Mac without comparing it to the specs of the current model. Best for Lowest Prices Amazon B&H Photo Walmart Best Buy Best for U.K. Buyers Amazon KRCS John Lewis Currys Laptops Direct
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Macworld macOS 27 Golden Gate arrived on September 14, introducing an all-new Siri AI assistant, major updates to Safari, Photos, Messages, Mail and Calendar, and expanded child-safety features. Design refinements and performance improvements round out the release. Named after Californias iconic Golden Gate, the update continues Apples push to make the Mac smarter and more proactive, bringing Apple Intelligence to more parts of the operating system to help users complete everyday tasks faster. macOS 27 supports all Macs powered by Apple silicon, but drops support for Intel-based models. Intel Macs can continue running older versions of macOS , with security updates expected to remain available for a limited time. This guide covers macOS 27s biggest new features, compatible Macs and the latest beta developments. With some features still to come, we also explain whats in the beta, whats expected in future updates and when those additions could arrive. Whats New in macOS 27 Golden Gate at a glance Apple Here are the top ten new features and changes in macOS 27 Golden Gate. Siri AI : A redesigned conversational Siri that can answer questions, understand personal and onscreen context, access the web and take actions across apps. Apple Intelligence : Systemwide proofreading, smarter writing tools, improved dictation and automatic file and folder naming. Safari upgrades : Automatic tab grouping, webpage change alerts with Notify Me, AI-generated extensions and faster, more efficient browsing. Smarter Messages and Mail : Better search and syncing, contextual suggestions and improved reliability. New Photos tools : Spatial Reframing, image expansion with Extend, improved Clean Up, and better search and organization. More powerful built-in apps : New features for Passwords, Calendar, Notes, Preview, Freeform, Weather, Shortcuts, and Image Playground. Expanded parental controls : Ask to Browse, improved Screen Time, contact approvals and broader Communication Safety protections. Better Mac gaming : Game Porting Toolkit 4 promises significant performance and compatibility improvements for Windows games. Refined Liquid Glass design : Better readability and consistency, adjustable transparency, cleaner Finder windows, and improved iPhone Mirroring. Faster macOS performance : Quicker app launches, Spotlight, AirDrop and networking, plus improved external-display, Thunderbolt and Bluetooth support. macOS 27 latest version: Whats in macOS 27.0.1 macOS 27 became available to install on compatible Macs on September 14. Apple then released the macOS 27.0.1 update on September 28, 2026. According to Apples security releases document , This update has no published CVE entries. macOS 27.2, is currently in beta so that may be the next version of macOS 27. We dont know if that means Apple will skip macOS 27.1. With iOS 27.1 being released for the iPhone Duo with features specifically designed for the foldable it is possible that Apple will move straight to macOS 27.2 in order to keep the version numbers in alignment. Alternatively, there may be secret features coming to the Mac in macOS 27.1. Latest macOS 27 Beta Whats coming in macOS 27.2? Apple Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27.2 on September 16, followed by beta 2 on September 21, beta 3 on October 5 and beta 4 on October 13. The macOS 27.2 release candidate arrived for developers on October 19. A release candidate is a build intended for final testing before general release so the non-beta version is expected soon. Apple lists iOS 27.2 or iPadOS 27.2 as a requirement for setting up HomeView, which goes on sale on November 13, which could indicate a similar release date for macOS 27.2 since Apple usually issues software updates in tandem. Apple has not announced any major additions coming with macOS 27.2, but clues appeared in the macOS 27.2 beta on October 5. MacRumors reported new code references to touch gestures in Safari, Photos, Notes and Quick Look. These could support a future touchscreen MacBook, but they could also relate to Sidecar, which allows an iPad to act as a Mac display. Further clues emerged in October. As we reported on October 15 , footage shared by itspdfu reportedly shows touch-oriented changes to Safari in macOS 27.2 betas 3 and 4. When rearranging tabs, the selected tab lifts and enlarges as it moves, then returns to its normal size when dropped into place. Pressing and holding a tab also opens a contextual menu, but this version omits the Ask Siri option available when using a mouse or trackpad. These changes suggest Apple is exploring how Safari could respond to touch input. Apple has announced additional Siri AI languages for October, including French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish. Automatic password changes and SynthID identification for AI-generated images remain forthcoming features. Their inclusion in macOS 27.2 has not been verified though. Want to run te beta? Heres how you can participate in the beta program we also recommend reading our guide to whether you should install the latest macOS beta . Beta software can cause crashes, app compatibility problems, increased battery drain and, in some cases, data loss. If you install a beta, make a full backup first and, ideally, use a secondary Mac, separate volume or external SSD. What features are still to come in macOS 27 At the time of the launch of macOS 27 not all of Apples promised features were available. Missing features include: Automatic password changes: The ability for the Passwords app to visit supported websites and automatically replace compromised passwords was removed shortly before release. Additional Siri AI languages: Siri AI launched in English only. French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish are due in October. SynthID identification for AI images: Apple said support for adding SynthID identification to most AI-generated or edited images would arrive in a software update later in 2026. macOS 27 problems: Are there any issues with Golden Gate? Since macOS 27 Golden Gate arrived on Macs there have been reports in the Apple Support Community of issues with Mission Control and Spaces. These include: Stuttering or delayed transitions : Reports long pauses before a new Space appears. Black or missing desktop previews : A black screen may appear when switching Spaces. French website MacGeneration was able to reproduce some Mission Control glitches. It is likely Apple will address these issues in macOS 27.2, if not before. Siri AI: Siri powered macOS 27 features Foundry Apples biggest focus in macOS 27 Golden Gate is Siri AI, a completely redesigned version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. Rather than functioning primarily as a voice assistant, Siri is now a conversational AI that can answer questions, understand personal and onscreen context, access current information from the web and take actions across apps. Siri AI behaves more like a generative-AI chatbot than the Siri of old. It can answer questions directly, understand natural follow-ups and solve problems instead of simply directing users to web searches. At a glance: Whats new with Siri AI? Conversational AI assistant : Siri can handle open-ended questions, brainstorming, research and natural back-and-forth conversations. Dedicated Siri app : A standalone Siri app keeps conversations in one place and syncs them through iCloud, allowing users to start a conversation on one Apple device and continue it on another. Personal context awareness : Siri can understand information in Messages, Mail, Notes, Photos, Maps and files to locate information and provide answers based on your personal data. Web-powered answers : Siri can access current information from the web, making it more useful for research, learning, interview preparation and questions about recent events. App actions and automation : Siri can perform tasks across apps such as Messages, Music, Reminders, Calendar and Maps using natural-language instructions. Spotlight integration : Siri AI is integrated with Spotlight, allowing users to type questions and receive AI-generated answers without opening a browser or separate app. Visual Intelligence : Visual Intelligence comes to the Mac for the first time, allowing Siri to understand selected images, documents, files, text and other content displayed on screen. Apples Visual Intelligence initially placed Blutenburg in Denmark. Macwelt Writing Tools : Siri can generate text, rewrite drafts, summarise content and adjust wording or tone. Apple says it can also adapt writing to the way you typically communicate with particular contacts. Improved dictation : Systemwide dictation gains better speech recognition along with automatic punctuation, capitalization and formatting. Custom Siri voices : Users can choose Siris voice and adjust characteristics such as pace and expressiveness, although some of these capabilities require newer hardware. A Siri AI contextural popover was discovered during beta testing. Selecting text brings up a small Siri icon offering contextual actions, including Writing Tools, summaries and key points, sending messages or emails, creating calendar events, opening locations in Maps, and tracking flights or packages. However, the feature is not enabled by default and requires Apples FeatureFlags system to activate. It remains unclear whether Apple intends to make it available as a consumer-facing feature. Apple also appears to be taking a relatively restrained approach to AI behaviour. In our testing , Siri avoids presenting itself as human, excessive flattery and potentially harmful responses, while generally keeping its answers straightforward. Siri AI has launched as a beta, so users should expect some rough edges and continued improvements. Siri AI initially supports English, with French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish due in October. Availability will vary by region. Siri AI is available on Mac and Vision Pro in the European Union , although Siri AI remains unavailable on iPhone and iPad in the EU at launch because of issues related to the Digital Markets Act. It is also unavailable in mainland China while Apple works through regulatory requirements. Which Macs support Siri AI? Siri AI requires a Mac that supports Apple Intelligence, but some of its most advanced capabilities have higher hardware requirements. Apple says its most powerful on-device AI model, expressive Siri voices and advanced dictation require an M3 or later Mac with at least 12GB of unified memory. Macs that support Apple Intelligence but do not meet those requirements can still receive other Siri AI features, although the exact feature set may vary. Safari features in macOS 27 Notify Me in Safari Apple Safari gets several Apple Intelligence-powered upgrades in macOS 27, including smarter tab organization, webpage monitoring, custom extension generation, and performance improvements. Automatic Tab Topics : Safari automatically groups related tabs by topic as you browse, helping keep research and projects organized. These groups can also be saved for later. Notify Me : Safari can monitor webpages for changes and alert you when something happens, such as a product coming back in stock or a price dropping, removing the need to keep refreshing pages manually. Describe an Extension : Users can create custom Safari extensions simply by describing what they want. Safari generates the extension from the text description and add it to the toolbar. Faster, more efficient browsing : Apple says Safari uses less power while improving page-loading speed, JavaScript performance, scrolling, animations and resizing of the Start Page. Get notified. Macwelt Messages and Mail features in macOS 27 Messages and Mail gain deeper Apple Intelligence integration in macOS 27, alongside improvements to search, syncing and everyday reliability. Messages One-Tap Suggestions in Messages : Messages suggests useful actions based on the context of a conversation, such as creating a reminder or note without leaving the chat. Smarter Photo Suggestions : Messages surfaces relevant photos based on people, places and keywords mentioned in a conversation. Personalized Smart Reply : During the preview at WWDC Apple indicated that suggested replies can reflect your usual writing style and adapt depending on who youre messaging. This was removed from the iOS 27 beta before launch and hasnt arrived with macOS 27. Improved syncing : Messages should sync more reliably across devices, while failed messages automatically retry sending. Mail Personalized Smart Reply : Apple also previewed a feature in Mail whereby it could generates suggested responses that better match your writing style and the person youre replying to, but this is absent from the first version of macOS 27. More relevant search : A new ranking system prioritizes the most useful search results, alongside improved search indexing. Faster and more accurate : Apple says Mail loads messages more quickly and provide more reliable unread counts. Photos features in macOS 27 Photos has new AI-powered editing and organization tools in macOS 27, making it easier to improve images, find photos and manage an iCloud library. Spatial Reframing : Photos will intelligently recompose and reframe images after theyve been taken. Extend Tool : A new Extend tool can expand an image beyond its original boundaries, filling in missing areas when changing the crop or aspect ratio. Enhanced Clean Up : Apples Clean Up tool is better at removing larger unwanted objects and distractions from photos. Better organisation and search : Photos adds keywords, star ratings, improved metadata search and other tools for organising a library. Faster iCloud syncing : iCloud Photos can begin uploads more quickly, with an option to prioritize syncing when needed. Other new app features in macOS 27 macOS 27 also brings a wide range of smaller upgrades across Apples built-in apps, with a particular focus on automation, organisation, security and Apple Intelligence. Passwords In macOS 27 the Passwords app will automatically identify weak or compromised passwords and, with Apple Intelligence, visit supported websites, change the password and save the new credentials. This could remove much of the manual work involved in updating large numbers of old or leaked passwords, although questions remain over website compatibility, two-factor authentication and how consistently the feature will work. Read: Apple finally got rid of my biggest password headache. This feature was not included in the initial macOS 27 release and may arrive in a subsequent update. Image Playground Image Playground gets a substantial AI upgrade, including the ability to create photorealistic images and make more convincing edits to existing pictures, such as changing colours, hair and other details. Apple continues to apply safeguards around real people, copyrighted characters and distinctive artistic styles. Support for embedding SynthID identification in most AI-generated or edited images is due in a later macOS 27 software update. Foundry Calendar Calendar gains natural-language event creation, making it possible to describe an event rather than manually entering every detail. It can also make changes to multiple events at once. Preview Preview supports more document formats, improves PDF editing and saves PDF files more quickly. Notes Notes gains drawing tools for sketching with a mouse or trackpad, along with digital signatures, Markdown copy-and-paste and links to sections within notes. Notes now features a drawing tool as well as the ability to create and use digital signatures. Foundry Freeform Freeform adds drawing tools, collaborative folders and improved organisation, including the ability to sort boards into folders. Full dark-mode support also changes the appearance of the drawing canvas. In Freeform, boards can now be organised into folders. Foundry Weather Weather gets a clearer and more detailed forecast interface, with reorganised information tiles and enhanced 10-day forecasts showing precipitation probability and amount, as well as wind speeds throughout the day. In the Weather app, the tiles have been rearranged, and there are separate 10-day forecasts for precipitation and wind (circled in red). Foundry Shortcuts Shortcuts gains a redesigned editor, more automation capabilities and one of macOS 27s more ambitious AI features: the ability to turn natural-language instructions into working automations. Shortcuts can start automatically when a specific event occurs. Thomas Armbrster Parental Controls Apple expands its family-safety tools with Safaris Ask to Browse, improved Screen Time and Time Allowances, contact approvals, and broader Communication Safety protections. The changes give parents more control over what children can access and who they can communicate with without completely locking down the Mac. The redesigned parental controls also have a family-wide software requirement. To activate them through Family Sharing, every eligible device in the group not just the parents Mac must be running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27 or visionOS 27. Once Apple offers the migration, the family organizer or a parent or guardian should see a Get Started prompt in Family settings. Apple says parents can also select the childs name under System Settings > Family to begin setup, although the migration options are not currently appearing for everyone. Older devices that cannot install version 27 can continue using the previous Screen Time and Family Sharing controls. Apple says these legacy devices should not prevent supported hardware from using the redesigned system, but it has acknowledged delays and incorrect device-status information affecting some families.. Accessibility, Shared Albums and Suggestions macOS 27 also includes accessibility improvements, expanded Shared Albums, and more contextual Suggestions throughout the operating system. Game Porting Toolkit 4 Apples Game Porting Toolkit 4 arrives alongside macOS 27 and promises significant improvements for running and porting Windows games on Apple silicon Macs. Early beta testing suggests substantial performance gains . On an M4 Pro MacBook Pro, GTA V reportedly increased from around 106fps to 176fps, while Red Dead Redemption 2 improved from roughly 60fps to 75fps. The results suggest software compatibility, rather than raw Apple silicon performance, is increasingly the main obstacle to better Mac gaming. Improvements to Game Porting Toolkit could make Windows titles more practical to run and easier for developers to bring to macOS. Design and Interface Changes in macOS 27 Apple macOS 27 Golden Gate refines the Liquid Glass redesign introduced in macOS 26, with Apple focusing on readability, consistency and usability rather than another major visual overhaul. Changes include: Improved Liquid Glass : Stronger contrast, better readability and more consistent refraction effects across windows, menus and controls. Customizable transparency : Users can adjust the Liquid Glass effect in System Settings, from a clearer appearance to a more heavily tinted look. Cleaner Finder and toolbars : Finder sidebars are more clearly defined, toolbars are more consistent, and edge-to-edge sidebars replace some of the floating elements introduced in macOS 26. More consistent windows : Window corners, controls and active-window highlighting have been standardized to make the interface feel more coherent. Updated icons and menus : Menu-bar and app icons gain sharper outlines, improved contrast and more depth, while unnecessary menu icons have been reduced. Smoother window management : Mission Control and Spaces animations have been refined, and active windows should be easier to distinguish. New wallpapers and screensavers : Golden Gate-themed backgrounds include animated daytime and nighttime views of the bridge. Swipe to refresh : Supported Mac apps gain a swipe-down-to-refresh gesture. Improved iPhone Mirroring : iPhone Mirroring adds Control Center access, resizable app windows and support for DRM-protected video. Foundry Performance improvements and system changes in macOS 27 Apple says macOS 27 focuses on speed, efficiency and everyday usability, with improvements across apps, networking, displays and system tasks. Most of these changes do not require Apple Intelligence. Changes include: Faster overall performance : Apps should launch more quickly, while an optimized CPU scheduler improves system responsiveness. Faster Spotlight and setup : Spotlight indexing and new user-account creation are quicker. Faster file transfers and networking : AirDrop and network file browsing are faster, while Ethernet status can appear in the menu bar. Thunderbolt and Bluetooth improvements : RDMA over Thunderbolt has been improved, alongside more efficient Bluetooth power management. Faster Safari : The Safari Start Page loads more quickly, with broader browser performance improvements. Better external-display support : New high-resolution and high-refresh-rate modes include 5K at 120Hz, alongside improved display-position persistence, HDR support for the macOS interface and 5K Mac mirroring. Apple Intelligence powered changes: AI-powered file naming requires Apple Intelligence : macOS can suggest filenames and folder names based on their contents, including in Pages, Numbers, TextEdit and Finder. Systemwide proofreading requires Apple Intelligence : Apple Intelligence provides automatic proofreading and improved spelling and grammar suggestions throughout macOS. Apple Intelligence privacy : Apple says AI processing happens on-device where possible, with Private Cloud Compute used for more demanding tasks. Data processed in the cloud is not stored or made accessible to Apple. macOS 27 Compatible Macs The MacBook Neo and other Macs in Apples current lineup will all be compatible with macOS 27. Foundry Apple states that macOS 27 Golden Gate is compatible with: MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) MacBook Air (Apple silicon, 2020 and later) MacBook Pro (Apple silicon, 2020 and later) iMac (Apple silicon, 2021 and later) Mac mini (Apple silicon, 2020 and later) Mac Studio (2022 and later) Mac Pro (Apple silicon, 2023 and later) All supported Macs can run Apple Intelligence, although some of the most advanced Siri AI features require an M3 or later Mac with at least 12GB of unified memory. What about Intel Macs? macOS 27 marks another major step in Apples transition away from Intel. macOS 26 Tahoe was the final version to support Intel Macs, and Apple is now encouraging developers to remove Intel code from their apps and focus on Apple silicon. macOS 27 will also be the final version to support Rosetta , Apples translation technology for running Intel-only apps on Apple silicon Macs. Those apps will continue to work in macOS 27, but will stop working in macOS 28 unless developers release Apple silicon-native versions. To help users prepare, macOS 27 includes an Intel-app checker in System Settings that lists Intel-based apps used during the past year. If you still rely on any essential Intel-only software, now is a good time to look for updates or alternatives before upgrading to macOS 28. What happens to DVD support? macOS 27 also begins the phase-out of Apples native DVD support . Apple has removed the DVDPlayback framework from the macOS 27 SDK and says it will disappear completely in a future version of macOS. Golden Gate may still include the DVD Player app, but it is likely to be the last macOS release with Apples built-in DVD playback support. Users who still watch DVDs on a Mac will increasingly need to rely on third-party software such as VLC. FAQ 1. When was macOS 27 Golden Gate released? September 14, 2026. 2. Should I install macOS 27? Golden Gate builds on macOS 26 Tahoe rather than reinventing macOS all over again. The biggest changes come from Siri AI and Apple Intelligence, alongside improvements to Safari, Spotlight, Photos, parental controls, and everyday system performance. But how much has actually changed since macOS 26 Tahoe , and is macOS 27 worth installing? We have a separate article that explains how Golden Gate compares with macOS Tahoe and which Macs will benefit most from upgrading . 3. Which Macs can run macOS 27? All M-series Macs can run macOS 27, and the MacBook Neo. Certain Siri AI features most powerful on-device model, expressive voices and advanced dictation are only available for M3 Macs and newer. 4. Should Intel Mac owners upgrade now? Intel Mac owners should start planning a move to Apple silicon, particularly if they want macOS 27, Apple Intelligence or continued access to the latest Mac features. The transition away from Intel hardware has reached a critical turning point, with software support rapidly vanishing and a new generation of affordable entry-level hardware making the switch more accessible than ever. Apple has confirmed that macOS 27 will not support any Intel-based Macs. While a small number of Intel models may receive security patches for older versions of macOS until September 2028, they are already excluded from modern flagship features. Those with Intel Macs also miss out on many features, including Apple Intelligence. 5. Will macOS 27 support Rosetta and Intel apps? macOS 27 will run Intel-only Mac apps through Rosetta 2. However, macOS 27 will be the final version of macOS to support Rosetta 2 as a general-purpose translation technology for running Intel-based Mac apps on Apple silicon. Rosetta has acted as a transition layer since Apple introduced its own Mac chips in 2020, translating x86_64 Intel instructions so older software can run on Apple silicon. After macOS 27, most Intel-only Mac apps will no longer work unless developers release Apple silicon-native versions, although Apple will retain limited Rosetta functionality for some older, unmaintained games. Apple is already preparing users for the change. Since macOS 26.4, Macs can display warnings when launching apps that rely on Rosetta, encouraging users (and the app developers) to update to Apple silicon-native versions before general Rosetta support ends. In macOS 28, most Intel-only apps will no longer run unless developers update them for Apple silicon. 6. When is macOS usually updated? Here is a history of release dates for macOS: macOS 27 Golden Gate: September 14, 2026 macOS 26 Tahoe: September 15, 2025 macOS 15 Sequoia: September 16, 2024 macOS 14 Sonoma: September 26, 2023 macOS 13 Ventura: October 25, 2022 macOS 12 Monterey: October 25, 2021 macOS 11 Big Sur: November 19, 2020 macOS 10.15 Catalina: October 7, 2019 macOS 10.14 Mojave: September 24, 2018 macOS 10.13 High Sierra: September 25, 2017 macOS 10.12 Sierra: September 20, 2016
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Macworld Apples next iMac could be just days away. Nearly two years after the M4 iMac launched, Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce a new model powered by its M6 chip, potentially at the end of October 2026. The good news is that the M6 promises a substantial performance upgrade, with a faster CPU and GPU, improved memory bandwidth and significant advances in AI processing. The less exciting news is that Apple isnt expected to make major changes to the iMacs design, although new colors could be on the way. Bloombergs Mark Gurman reported in August that the next iMac was close to launch and should arrive before the end of 2026. More recently, reports have pointed to another Apple product launch around October 27 or 28, raising the possibility that the new iMac will be among the announcements. Heres everything we know about the M6 iMac, including its expected release date, design, specifications and price. M6 iMac release date: When will it launch? Expected release date: October 2026, possibly October 27 or 28. Apple could unveil the M6 iMac before the end of October 2026. Apple has reportedly invited selected media to a product launch experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28. Bloombergs Mark Gurman previously indicated that another Apple product launch was planned for Tuesday, October 27, so an announcement could still take place the day before the media gathering. The M6 iMac is among the products expected to make an appearance, alongside new MacBook Pro M6 models, a touchscreen MacBook Pro , and an updated iPad mini . The prospect of an imminent iMac launch follows earlier reporting from Gurman. In the Q&A section of his August 23 Power On newsletter , Gurman indicated that the M6 iMac was close to launch and that customers should be able to buy one before the end of 2026. An earlier July 2026 report also identified two iMac models, codenamed J833 and J834, among a wave of new Macs Apple was preparing. The current M4 iMac arrived in fall 2024, making it nearly two years old. Apple appears to have skipped an M5 iMac altogether, as it previously skipped the M2 generation, meaning the next model should move directly from M4 to M6. M6 iMac design: Will there be new colors? Expected: The same 24-inch design, potentially with new color options. There are seven different colors available for iMac. Apple Anyone hoping for a completely redesigned iMac may be disappointed. According to Gurmans August reporting, Apple is not preparing a major overhaul of its all-in-one desktop for 2026. The iMac has retained essentially the same ultra-thin, colorful design since Apple introduced the 24-inch M1 iMac in 2021 . Although the M4 iMac update in 2024 introduced some refinements, the overall appearance remained largely unchanged. Gurman expects the M6 iMac to follow a similar pattern, with the new chip representing the most significant upgrade. However, he has suggested that new colors could be introduced. Apple currently offers the iMac in seven colors: blue, green, pink, silver, yellow, orange and purple. These options have been available since 2021, although Apple refreshed the shades with the M4 model. A more substantial iMac redesign could still arrive in a future generation, but there is currently little evidence to suggest that Apple is planning one for the M6 iMac. M6 iMac display: Will it have a larger screen? Will Apple ever bring back the iMac Pro with a larger screen? Foundry Expected: A 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, similar to the current model. The current model features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, with a resolution of 4,480 by 2,520 pixels. It uses LED-backlit LCD technology and supports up to 500 nits of brightness. The M6 iMac is likely to retain a similar screen. There have been rumors about Apple developing a larger iMac with more advanced display technology. 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EcoFlow is offering up to 57% savings treats on power stations with its newly launched Halloween Sale running through the rest of the month , complete with a bonus extra savings code to make the deals all the better. One upper-tier option is the DELTA 3 Ultra Plus 3,072Wh Portable Power Station down at $1,519.05 shipped , after using the code EFPDFAFF at checkout, beating out Amazon by $80. It carries a $2,199 MSRP, which weve seen it spike to a rare amount of times in 2026, with the price more often down at this rate recently. While the price has dipped slightly lower in past months, youre still getting a total $680 off the MSRP for one of the best prices of the year just $5 above the price we saw during the Prime Day event from two weeks ago. Head below to check out more of this spooky seasonal lineup of deals. more
Official Apple iPhone 18 Pro/Max cases up to nearly 30% off, deals from $36
Just after featuring some exclusive deals on 30% off . Check them out in more detail below. more
Originally $2,000 Samsung 4K 3D Odyssey gaming monitor is down to $900 today
As part of Woots wider monitor sale , you can now snag Samsungs Odyssey G90XF 27-inch 4K 165Hz 3D gaming monitor for $899.99 Prime shipped (a $6 delivery fee applies otherwise). This display originally launched at $2,000 and has more recently been fetching around $1,400 at Amazon, so youre looking at a hefty $500 discount from its current going rate. Todays offer lands within just $100 of the lowest price weve tracked for it so far, and its also down by a massive $1,100 from its original launch price. Head below for more details. more
Amazon all-time lows hit 2026 Bose Lifestyle Ultra gear: Soundbar, sub, more up to $300 off
Bose updated its home theater lineup with the new Lifestyle Ultra gear $300 discount on the Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer. Details below. more
