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Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple silicon and five years of Mac greatness
Apple has reduced its reliance on third-party chips. How does that affect the devices it makes? That's on this week's episode of the Macworld Podcast.
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You can now use your iPhone as your Digital ID–here's how
First announced at WWDC in June, you can now add your passport to Apple Wallet.
News Analysis
The one thing Vision Pro is great at is basically guaranteed to fail
Mystery startup demonstrates the enormous hurdles to broadcasting sports to Vision Pro users.
Best Picks
When is the best time to buy an iPad? We investigate
Avoid buyer's remorse by knowing when to pick up a new iPad and when the best iPad deals will be.
Reviews
Adobe Acrobat Studio review: The most popular PDF editor goes all in on AI
Acrobat’s latest tier unlocks PDF Spaces, letting you distill and interact with multiple files.
Opinion
Five years later, the M5 chip just made Apple silicon exciting again
The M5 MacBook Pro was supposed to be a modest upgrade, but the performance of the new chip makes for a surprisingly impressive roadmap.
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Best time to buy a Mac: Should you buy a Mac or MacBook now?
Find out if now is a good time to buy a new MacBook or Mac, or if you should wait until the next update to the range.
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New HomePod mini imminent? Major retailer calls current model 'discontinued'
And other sellers are running suspiciously low on stock.
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Apple launches the iPod Sock 2.0 for the iPhone—and it’s weird
The iPhone Pocket is a collaboration with Issey Miyake.
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Best magnetic wireless and USB car chargers and mounts for iPhone
Best iPhone car mounts and wireless and USB-C chargers
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Will your iPhone get iOS 27? We think we have the answer
Wondering if your iPhone will receive the next major software update and its many new features? We reveal all.
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New HomePod rumors: HomePod with screen and HomePod mini coming soon?
Apple's said to be planning an update to the HomePod. Here's what we know.
The Macalope
Wait, is Apple actually going to make the Mac we all want?
The rumored low-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip is the device Apple has refused to make.
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Apple Event Guide 2025: All the details of Apple's next event
Find out when the next Apple Event is, what will launch, and all the other Apple events coming in 2025 and 2026.
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Report: The next iPhone Air update is up in the air due to terrible sales
A report says Apple is pushing back the next iPhone Air because of lackluster sales.
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2026 is shaping up to be the year of the Mac
Apple reportedly has big plans for its popular laptop lineup.
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How Apple's M1 chip gave the Mac a second life
Five years ago, Apple Silicon gave Apple's longest standing platform new life. Now it looks like the sky's the limit.
Apple Breakfast
At the best time, Apple is Thinking Different again
Cupertino employs real human artists instead of letting technology do the work.
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A new setting in iOS 26.1 solves an annoying speaker problem
In iOS 26, you can now prevent audio from your AirPods from being automatically picked up by other Bluetooth speakers—including car speakers.
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Dozens of critical security updates are waiting for your iPhone and Mac
Apple released the first major OS 26 updates earlier this week and they include lots of patches.
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Apple TV suffers embarrassing outage as 'Pluribus' launches
Highly anticipated show from creator of 'Breaking Bad' turns out to be slightly too popular for Apple's servers.
Reviews
Anker's Prime Wireless Car Charger review: Fastest-ever in-car wireless iPhone charging
Get 25W power with this fastest in-car wireless iPhone charger from Anker.
Reviews
Moonlock review: We put MacPaw's new antivirus suite to work
MacPaw brings an antiviral/anti-malware utility into its own, even if the UI could use a bit of polish.
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Apple’s $1B Google AI deal will be great for iPhone users. Until it's not
Apple is making the right move to get Siri back on track, but this is a core technology Apple has to be able to make, not buy.
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These 7 new features make iOS 26.1 a must-have update
The first major iOS 26 update is a huge one, but these new settings and gestures make the iPhone experience smoother and smarter.
Reviews
VectoTech Rapid 16TB USB SSD review: Uber vast, decently fast
VectoTech's attractive, slim Rapid 16TB USB SSD has twice the capacity of most external SSDs. That in and of itself will sell units, but it's SATA inside, so while seeks are fast, throughput is 550MBps max.
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Smart Answers: GenAI tool makes it quicker and easier to find the info you need
Don't wait for content to find you: Smart Answers combines the expertise of Macworld editors with the computational power of GenAI to quickly serve up exactly the information you need.
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Apple Arcade in November: Three new games come to the service this month
Apple's game subscription service features hundreds of games with no ads or in-app purchases.
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The 2nd-gen iPhone Air might fix one of its biggest shortcomings
Apple is reportedly looking to add a second camera to its ultra-thin phone.
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Apple TV's new glassy intro wasn't created on a Mac
Instead of using CGI, Apple decided to use glass and lighting effects for its new Apple TV branding.
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Best iPad Deals: Don't pay full price for a new iPad
We regularly check the best prices for iPads so we can direct you to the best deals – here are the best iPad discounts right now.
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Best Mac mini deals and discounts right now
Save money on the cheapest Mac with our round up of Mac mini money off deals and offers.
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Best iMac deals and discounts right now
Save money on an iMac with our round up of iMac money off deals and offers.
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7 macOS Tahoe features you might have missed
From Spotlight secrets to gaming enhancements, here are a few or or favorite new features in macOS 26.
Feature
10 ways your iPhone’s USB-C port can be more useful
With the iPhone 16e, Apple has now switched every iPhone from Lightning to USB-C. Here's how to get the most out of it.
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Every Apple chip compared
Boom goes the benchmarks! Let's take a look at the current processors in the iPhone, iPad, and Mac lineup to see how each performs.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: AI and Apple Intelligence progress report
The latest on Apple's developments with AI and Apple Intelligence, all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
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Report: Apple to pay Google $1B a year to provide Siri's updated AI brain
The 1.2-trillion parameter model will serve as the basis for the next-generation Siri.
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Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 with lots of security updates
If you're not on the iOS 26 bandwagon yet, grab this release to shore up the security of your iPhone or iPad.
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Apple Maps could be next in line to get an Apple Intelligence infusion
New 'MapsIntelligence' framework found in iOS 26.2 hints at smarter search, review summaries, and Siri integration.
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Mac Studio may get a surprise M5 Ultra upgrade in 2026
The premium chip is likely to appear in a Mac Pro update as well.
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Hidden iOS 26.2 code points to mystery Apple smart home accessory
Code discovered in the latest iOS beta suggests the Home app is readying support for a new Apple-branded accessory category.
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Apple tests customizable power button controls in iOS 26.2 beta
Code buried in the latest iOS beta suggests Apple is working on letting users change what happens when pressing the iPhone’s side button
Reviews
Peak Design Wireless Charging Stand Qi2 review: A minimalist charging solution
A charging station doesn't always have to be bulky and expansive. Peak Design has come up with a modern solution that has just left our test lab.
Reviews
iPad Pro (M5) review: Still great, now with boosted graphics and AI performance
The most important new feature of Apple's top iPad is a faster M5 chip with better AI performance, but there are also numerous other small innovations.
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These real-world tests will convince you to switch to the M5 MacBook Pro
Whether you're using an older MacBook or a PC laptop, you'll be blown away by these performance charts.
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Apple Watch Activity badges: Veteran’s Day challenge on November 11
Trying to grab every Activity badge? Here's a full list of the achievements and what you need to do to get them.
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Report: Low-cost MacBook coming 'first half of 2026'
A cheap MacBook with an iPhone chip will reportedly compete with Chromebooks and Windows laptops.
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First iOS 26.2 beta hints at new AirDrop feature for secure sharing
Apple may soon require a PIN code for first-time AirDrop connections to improve privacy and prevent unwanted sharing.
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