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Apple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air dips to $1,399 at Amazon
Amazon continues to unveil month-end deals, with Apple's M5 15-inch MacBook Air falling to $1,399, and upgraded models up to $150 off. Grab month-end MacBook Air deals at Amazon - Image credit: Apple If you're looking …
Apple smart home leaks & Anker Eufy Edge 5.0 on Smart Home Insider
On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we go through a slew of new Apple smart home leaks before covering the news from Anker's security event. Smart Home Insider Podcast After digging through more o…
Today in Apple history: Apple’s greatest ad ever? The story behind ‘Think Different.’
On September 28, 1997, Apple debuted its iconic "Think Different" ad. The powerful TV commercial became a milestone for Apple advertising. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, revie…
Leak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announced
iPhone Duo is coming October 23, but there are several unannounced features coming to its StandBy mode that were just discovered hidden in Apple code. more…
Think faster than you type? Save on the ultimate offline Mac dictation app.
You can talk instead of typing -- faster, offline and privately -- in any app on your Mac with the Voibe dictation app. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and dea…
Apple & Amazon UK face revived $383 million price fixing lawsuit
A lawsuit accusing Apple and Amazon of colluding to limit sales of products to consumers in the UK is being revived, with both companies potentially facing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. Apple and Amazon l…
Apple’s next Vision Pro reportedly on ‘life support’ amid design debate
Apple’s next Vision Pro is reportedly on “life support” as executives weigh multiple designs. Here’s what we know about the project. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, ho…
tvOS 27 adds new reason to use profiles on your Apple TV 4K
Apple keeps improving its profiles feature on Apple TV 4K, and a change in tvOS 27 related to app access offers another reason to use profiles. more…
Apple Notes keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay, the Messages app, and a lot more, including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes in iOS 27. more…
Security Bite: Mac threat landscape review (September)
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security …
Yeah, don’t give Meta’s Muse app access to your Mac
The ability of AI systems to act as agents, carrying out tasks on our behalf, is the single biggest development in the technology. This is the headline capability Siri AI introduces to Apple devices, and I’m inclined to …
Amazon Prime Big Deals Days: What Apple deals are coming and what you can get now
Macworld Amazon’s second Prime Day event is returning this year, but it’s a little shorter, just two days instead of the four-day extravaganza we got in June. Either way, we’re hoping to see some good discounts on A…
Why iOS 27 slows down even the new iPhone 18 Pro at first
All iPhones are slower than you'd expect when they are new or when you've updated iOS, and Indexing is generally the culprit. Here's exactly what's happening and what you can do about it. While indexing is continuing, …
iOS 27 Running Hot on Your iPhone? Here’s Why & How to Fix It
If you installed iOS 27 at some point recently, and your iPhone has been running hotter than usual, perhaps even with what perceived degradation in performance, and reduction in battery life, you’re certainly not alone. …
The iPhone 18 Pro: The best and final iteration of the current form factor?
There’s a running joke that Apple always breathlessly announces that each year’s iPhone Pro is “the best iPhone we’ve ever made,” as if that were in some way surprising. But I do think that there’s some poignancy to the …
iPhone 18 Pro Max review: The best iPhone for about a month
In any other year, I'd find a novel way to say that the iPhone 18 Pro Max is the best iPhone ever. While that's true at the time of writing, it's probably only going to be that for a vanishingly small amount of time. i…
How to leave iCloud without losing your data
Skip one hidden step when you cut back or cancel iCloud and you could lose years of photos and messages before your account fully disconnects. Here's how to safely export iCloud data. Apple apps Before changing anything…
Every new Apple product coming in 2026 & 2027
Macworld It’s been a huge year for Apple, with a wave of new products arriving during the first nine months of 2026. The year began with the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e in March, followed by the new Mac mini and Mac …
Apple’s post-Ive era has finally begun
Macworld At Macworld 2007, the biggest crowd reaction came when Steve Jobs swiped to unlock the iPhone for the first time. The crowd was so amazed, he did it twice. It was the kind of first impression that stays wit…
Deals: $600 Off 16″ M5 Max MacBook Pro 36GB/2TB, & $150 Off M5 MacBook Air 15″
16″ M5 Max MacBook Pro – 36GB – 2TB – $3799 ($600 Off) If a MacBook Pro is too much for your needs or budget, the fantastic M5 MacBook Air is also discounted 150% in both 13″ and 15″ display sizes and in most configurati…
Get Microsoft Office 2024 for Windows without another yearly subscription — now $50
Macworld TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for $49.97 through October 4 as a one-time purchase, with lifetime access on one Windows PC. If you mainly use one Windows PC and need Office for everyday …
Mux: Turn Your Video Into Context
My thanks to Mux for sponsoring last week at DF. Video isn’t just something to stream; it’s structured data you build with. Mux Robots — hosted AI workflows — turns video into context. Generate chapters, find key moments…
Katie Notopoulos on Alexandr Wang’s ‘Faux-Hallmark Pap’
Katie Notopoulos, in a short tweet thread regarding Alexandr Wang’s “Why We’re Building Muse” essay: This makes me feel insane! This is faux-hallmark pap and if you believe for 1 sec that he cares about helping people “s…
Today in Apple history: Steve Jobs and Jef Raskin clash over the Mac
On September 27, 1979, Steve Jobs and Mac creator Jef Raskin clashed over the direction of the project. Guess who won? (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deal…
BenQ’s new pro display puts color first, with a few compromises [Review] ★★★★☆
The BenQ PD2732U pairs an excellent color-calibrated 4K panel with extensive Mac-friendly connectivity, but two things hold it back. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, ho…
This $2,900 10TB cloud storage lifetime subscription is $270 today
Macworld TL;DR: Cancel Dropbox and get an Internxt 10TB encrypted storage lifetime subscription for $269.97 (reg. $2,900) through Sept. 29 during this September Flash Sale. Cloud storage usually means a monthly bill…
Through October 4, you can get these 20+ AI models for life for just $55
Macworld TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI gives you 20+ popular AI models, and a lifetime subscription is only $55 through October 4. Most people who use AI end up paying for two or three chatbots at once. Most AI subscript…
Reelizer Returns
Back in 2011 I linked to Reelizer, a splendid archive of movie posters curated by Roger Erik Tinch. Reelizer went away for a few years, but Tinch has brought it back, seemingly better than ever. Huzzah. ★
Alexandr Wang: ‘Why I’m Building Muse’
Alexandr Wang, blogging on X: Now imagine every person on earth with a second mind beyond their own. A general manager whose whole job is to find out what you want and make sure it happens. Someone that hears the half-se…
Apple’s Other Recent ‘Duo’
I keep mentioning Apple’s 1992 groundbreaking PowerBook Duo series as a precedent for the iPhone Duo’s name. But of course in 2020, Apple released the MagSafe Duo Charger, a wonderful Lightning peripheral for charging an…
International Standard Paper Sizes
Markus Kuhn: In the ISO paper size system, the height-to-width ratio of all pages is the square root of two (1.4142 : 1). In other words, the width and the height of a page relate to each other like the side and the diag…
Price cut: Snag a bundle of 27 Mac apps for just $24.97
Get forever licenses to every type of tool a Mac user needs, from design and productivity to utilities, with the 27-App Lifetime Mac Bundle. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, rev…
iPhone Duo vs. 18 Pro: Don’t Buy the Wrong One
MacStories Weekly: Issue 530
iPhone 18 Pro: One Week Later
New Apple child safety features help parents keep kids safe online
How to Always Show Menu Bar on iPad with iPadOS 27
One of the more useful new small features available to iPad users in iPadOS 27 is the ability to always show the menu bar when using iPad. With this new setting toggled on, the menu bar will always be visible at the top …
Deals: Up to 26% Off White Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, AirTags 4-pack for $80, & more
The iPad Magic Keyboard is by far the best accessory to add to iPad Air, transforming the tablet into a laptop of sorts by adding a keyboard and trackpad. The discounted price is available on the white model and up to 26…
Apple Games: Behind the Scenes of Stop-Motion Animation
Is Battery Life Worse in MacOS 27 Golden Gate? Try These Tips
While MacOS 27 Golden Gate is overall a great system software release, that’s not to say it’s perfect and without user complaints. One issue that is cropping up for some MacOS 27 users, myself included, is poor battery p…
Our Favorite Indie Apps for iOS 27, Vol. 2
It’s time to get back to our favorite indie apps that take advantage of Apple’s latest OS features. Today, we’re highlighting: Bear, Gentler Streak, The Outsiders, DoMarks, and Cheatsheet Notes. John Bear Bear, the note-…
Apple Music Hall Opens in Battersea Power Station
Source: Apple. Today, Apple announced the opening of Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art live venue in London’s Battersea Power Station. The intimate concert space will offer a unique experience for both artists and fan…
Beats 360 Hands-On: Better Than Studio Pro?
The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today
Customers can now shop for Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro, and Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra, at Apple Store locations, online, and in the Apple Store app.
Apple opens Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art live music venue in London
Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art live music venue in London’s storied Battersea Power Station, is now open.
2nd Beta of iOS 27.2, MacOS 27.2, & iPadOS 27.2 Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 27.2, MacOS 27.2 Golden Gate, and iPadOS 27.2, are available for users participating in the beta testing of Apple system software. While the final versions of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and MacOS …
M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The Dream Mac for Local AI Agents
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio. For the past few days, I’ve been testing the (currently) top-of-the-line M5 Ultra Mac Studio with 256 GB of RAM. I’ll cut to the chase: the M5 Ultra Mac Studio is a dream machine for local AI age…
LookAway: The Screen Breaks Your Eyes Deserve [Sponsor]
Hi, I’m Kushagra, the indie developer behind LookAway. It’s very easy to get into the flow, lose track of time, and end up sitting for hours in front of a screen. By the end of the day, your eyes are tired and your shoul…
The First Al Communicator for iPhone?
MacStories Weekly: Issue 529
Shot on iPhone 18 Pro: "new trick” by ROSÉ
Apple Watch Series 12 First Impressions: A Surprisingly Big Upgrade
The latest iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups arrive in stores worldwide
On Friday, September 18, Apple Store locations around the world introduced customers to the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5.
iPhone 18 Pro: I Changed My Mind!
Celebrating “What Holds Us” on iPhone 18 Pro
A new photography exhibition, curated by Kathy Ryan, celebrates the evolving language of visual storytelling and showcases the advanced pro camera system on iPhone 18 Pro.
Widow’s Bay triumphs as most decorated freshman comedy in Emmy history
This evening at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, Apple TV shatters records to become the most-awarded network of the year, landing 29 wins overall.
Major updates for Apple’s software platforms are now available
Apple’s latest software updates introduce Siri AI and deliver helpful new Apple Intelligence features.