Macworld With all the problems we’ve heard about Apple Intelligence lately–delayed Siri improvements, bad news notification summaries, unimpressive image generation, and more–you might wonder what Apple is planning to do to right the ship. ...

Macworld Two days after the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has begun the iOS 18.5 beta testing cycle. The first developer release landed on April 2, and we expect a wide release in May (or possibly late April). The last few iOS versions had their x. ...

Macworld macOS Sequoia arrived on Macs in September 2024, but the beta development continues and if you are a registered developer or registered as a public beta tester, you can continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public. ...

Macworld The new iPad A16 has barely been out a month and we’re already seeing a pretty good price cut. Over at Amazon, you can now get the newest iPad for $328, which means you’re saving $21, one of the best discounts we’ve seen so far. This offer is only good on the yellow color, so if you want pink, blue, or silver, it’ll cost you a little more. ...

Macworld The iPad is an excellent platform, so good that many of us prefer using it over a MacBook. But it has user interface issues that hinder productivity, issues that, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, are going to be addressed in iPadOS 19. ...

Macworld If there’s one criticism we have of the Apple Pencil–other than the confusing nature of the lineup–it’s that it only comes in one color, white. Now modification company ColorWare has a solution to that problem, but it’s going to cost you. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Nine ports yet compact Four Thunderbolt 5 ports Five USB ports 180W total power Cons May require HDMI or DisplayPort adapters Our Verdict More of a mini dock than a hub, the CalDigit Element 5 packs nine fast ports including four of the latest 80/120Gbps Thunderbolt 5. ...

Macworld There’s been organizational turmoil lately at Apple’s Vision Products Group, which created the Vision Pro headset. Following the completion of that project, the group was essentially disbanded as a coherent body, with constituent parts reshuffled under other reporting lines within the company. ...

Macworld In the tariff saga’s latest baffling twist, President Trump claimed Sunday that the exemption announced Friday for imported electronics simply does not exist. In a lengthy post to Truth Social (via HuffPost), the president insisted that “NOBODY is getting ‘off the hook'” and that “There was no Tariff ‘exception’ announced on Friday.” This is confusing because U.S. ...

Macworld There was huge excitement in the Price household at the start of this month when Nintendo announced the upcoming launch of the Switch 2. And then that excitement turned to bitter recrimination when the company revealed that games for the new system could cost as much as $80, even if you choose a digital rather than physical copy. ...

Macworld It’s kind of hard to avoid screen time with kids now. They see you on your phone, and they want their own little screen to play with, but that doesn’t mean your only option is to open up a game or a kid-friendly playlist. ...

Macworld After a week of fears, uncertainty, and doubt, President Trump dropped a surprise on Saturday that will be music to Tim Cook’s ears: All of Apple’s products are exempt from the 125 percent tariffs placed this week on Chinese imports. That follows a 90-day pause on tariffs on all other countries. ...

Macworld Apple Watches are known for many things, but battery life is not one of them. You can charge your device overnight or during the day, but either way, you seem to be missing out on some of the robust features. I like to use my Apple Watch both for my morning workouts and to track my sleep, but the battery life makes that nearly impossible. ...

Macworld Don’t upgrade to Adobe Scan Premium’s monthly plan; there’s a more cost-effective option worth looking at. iScanner is a top-rated and reviewed document scanning and management app that offers premium features but with a one-time payment instead of a monthly subscription. Right now, new users can get lifetime access to iScanner for just $24.99 with code SCAN. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Integrated interface, connection via USB-C Second microphone or instrument can be connected 48-volt phantom power supply Powerful sound Cons Requires a stand or boom Registration required for software use Our Verdict Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today I’ve never ...

Macworld Apple made a surprise–and long overdue–move last summer when it brought Apple Maps to the web. Available at beta.maps.apple.com, the simple web interface brought Apple new and excellent maps to new devices, but in a limited fashion. This web interface has been available only on Chrome and Safari on Macs and iPads, and Chrome or Edge on Windows PCs. ...

Macworld We just found the coolest USB-C charger for your gear and while it may not come from Apple, it sure fits the company’s retro vibe of white and see-through plastic. The Sharge 65W charger is down to $36 at Amazon, a 28 percent discount and one of the best prices you’re going to find. The design of this thing is stunning. ...

Macworld The Apple news has been gloomy lately, mostly because of all the tariff turmoil, but before that, there was all the drama about Siri and the company’s inability to deliver on promised Apple Intelligence features. Well, in case you forgot, the New York Times is here to remind you that the Siri drama hasn’t gone away. ...

Macworld There have been escalating fears in recent days that iPhones could go up in price as a result of the huge tariffs imposed on China by President Trump. Most of Apple’s smartphones are manufactured in China, and some analysts have speculated that the additional levies could push up prices by more than 40 percent—which has led to some panic buying. ...

Macworld Microsoft’s 50th anniversary was last week, and to commemorate the event, Microsoft revealed a 50th Anniversary Exclusive Microsoft Surface Laptop. While I’m not interested in such a device, it sure does look pretty dang cool. The laptop has a black case with a shiny gold Surface logo (because, you know, the 50th anniversary is the golden anniversary). ...

Macworld Over the past 10 years, Apple has generally stuck to devices that are predictable and safe, avoiding major new launches or radical changes that might not be rock-solidly reliable. Nevertheless, rivals in the industry sometimes push Apple out of its comfort zone, especially when shareholders demand similar innovations. ...

Macworld The Finder is one of the most customizable elements of macOS. However, Apple’s two interrelated settings for how folders open a Finder window don’t seem to have any effect and haven’t for years. Despite this, you can take control to get the desired outcome. ...

Macworld If you’re a Mac user juggling between Pages, Google Docs, or costly Microsoft 365 subscriptions, here’s a smarter move. Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac is now available for a one-time price of $129.97 (reg. $149.99) until April 27 — no subscriptions, no recurring fees. This lifetime license gives you the full desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. ...

Macworld Update April 13: President Trump has exempted Apple products from the bulk of the tariffs on China, at least temporarily. Because it’s so big and its supply chain is so dependent on Chinese factories, Apple is almost uniquely vulnerable to the effects of President Trump’s 125 percent tariff on goods coming out of that nation. ...

Macworld If you’re looking for a larger tablet with a great screen and a speedy chip, you don’t need to spend a thousand-plus on an iPad Pro. The 13-inch M3 iPad Air is a fantastic mid-range option, and today it’s officially available for its very best price: Amazon is selling the 13-inch iPad Air for $730, a savings of $69 and the deepest we’ve yet to see for Apple’s newest iPad ...

Macworld While everyone is waiting to see just how different the iPhone 17 lineup will be, an analyst with a decent track record has a prediction for next year–not one, but two folding devices from Apple. While we’ve already heard rumors that a folding phone is nearing release, GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu reports that Apple is planning to launch a 19-inch folding iPad later next year. ...

Macworld After a volatile week for Apple’s stock punctuated by a respite Wednesday following the announcement that President Trump was pausing tariffs on dozens of countries, there’s some potential good news for the iPhone maker. ...

Macworld This is not a sponsored post. I am not being paid to promote this product. But it transformed my experience of using AirPods Pro so much that I want you to know about it. Comply foam tips, which generally sell for around $20 on Amazon, make my AirPods Pro 2 more comfortable, more secure, and better sounding. ...

Macworld With the release of the Mac Studio in March, Apple also released its fastest processor ever. However, that chip, the M3 Ultra, is only available in the Mac Studio–it’s not available in the higher-end Mac Pro. Apple’s flagship Mac, once dubbed “the world’s fastest personal computer,” still runs the M2 Ultra chip that was released in 2022. ...

Macworld Instagram launched in the summer of 2010, which Apple fans remember as the year of the first iPad. But if the two things seemed destined to work beautifully together–an intuitive tablet with a big sharp screen, and a massively popular social network focused on photos and short videos–then that destiny was thwarted. ...

Macworld You don’t need a crystal ball to predict that AI isn’t going away. The real issue is that it immediately became pretty expensive to access the best AI tools. Suddenly, you need a paid subscription to access good AI that can generate text, create images, or even edit a document. It’d be frustrating if there weren’t another option. ...

Macworld Believe it or not, the next iPhone is only six months away! So in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re covering the latest iPhone rumors—and whether or not you’ll even be able to afford the new phone. This is episode 926 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. ...

Macworld Apple’s Magic Mouse doesn’t usually go on sale—and we’ve never seen it this low. Apple’s Magic Mouse with a Lightning port is available for an all-time low of $60 at Woot right now, a savings of $20 and 25 percent off its MSRP. That’s not just a great a discount—it’s the lowest we’ve ever seen. ...

Macworld With just five months to go until the iPhone 17 launches, the leaks are coming fast as Apple puts the finishing touches on its new lineup of phones. Today’s leak puts the spotlight on the iPhone 17 Air—and it’s more than ready for its closeup. In a post by leaker Majin Bu on X, we get to see the iPhone 17 Air in the flesh and it looks incredibly thin. ...

Macworld Buying a new MacBook can be a costly affair. The cheapest model will run you around $1000, with prices quickly going up from there if you want extra storage, memory or a Pro model. ...

Macworld You know the cliché, “bigger is better”? That almost always applies to a device’s storage capacity. It applies to Apple’s Macs, which are mostly all set at 256GB at the lower-priced standard configurations. That’s too small, even if you’re not a professional who deals with large files. ...

Macworld By now, we’re all familiar with an embarrassing slip-up from the leadership in Cupertino. At WWDC in 2024, the company promised advanced new Siri features that would come in an update to iOS 18. Then, it created mainstream TV ads showcasing the feature (which wasn’t out yet), and finally, this spring, admitted they couldn’t deliver these features as promised. ...

Macworld TikTok is rarely out of the news cycle, with the video platform seeing a meteoric rise in recent years, but in late January 2025 it wasn’t losing popularity due to something it had done – instead, it was banned in the United States. At that point U.S. ...

Macworld Apple is one of the world’s most valuable and powerful companies, offering some of the world’s most popular products. And yet, with the stroke of a sharpie, a raft of U.S. tariffs threatens its entire business. Life comes at you quick. Speculation says that the prices of Apple products are headed up. ...

Macworld Instagram fans hoping for an iPad app may finally get their wish, if a new report is accurate. The Information, citing an internal source, claims the company is developing an app for iPadOS. What isn’t clear is why it took Instagram so long to start work on something that seems like an obvious win. ...