Macworld You’ll often hear people complain that Apple’s “luxury gadgets” are too expensive for them. If they’re talking about a $1,599 iPhone 16 Pro Max or a $2,299 iPad Pro, then this point of view is understandable. But strictly speaking, even the most expensive of Apple’s Pro devices are premium products, not luxury. There’s a big difference. ...

Macworld Microsoft 365 isn’t the only way to get Microsoft apps onto your Mac. It’s not even the cheapest way. Instead of paying monthly for your Microsoft 365 subscription, see if a one-time payment for a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business is a better fit. It’s on sale for $79.97, down 63% from its regular price of $219 until March 30. ...

Macworld Earlier this month, news broke that Apple had been served an order from the U.K. government demanding extraordinary access to its customers’ cloud data. The order, which was issued secretly and forbids Apple from publicly discussing it, was extraordinary in its scope: The U.K. ...

Macworld iOS 18.4 is destined to be a big release. The headline feature of iOS 18 is Apple Intelligence, and the various AI features have been rolling out piece by piece. After getting no major new AI features in iOS 18.3, Apple is bringing Apple Intelligence to many more countries in iOS 18.4 as well as a new device—Vision Pro. However, the anticipated Siri update has to wait. ...

Macworld If you’re always losing your keys and wallet, want to make sure you know where your luggage is when you’re at the airport, and so on, then this four-pack of AirTags will make your life so much easier. ...

Macworld The shocks just keep on coming. After unveiling the iPhone 16e earlier this week, Apple has now revealed that the iPhone 15 Pro is going to get Visual Intelligence despite not having the Camera Control button normally used to activate it. The clues to this surprise, in fact, were there to be spotted at the 16e launch as that phone is in exactly the same boat. ...

Macworld With the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple discontinued the iPhone 14 and SE 3 as expected. Upon learning that the new entry-level iPhone now starts at a staggering $599 (up from $429), I was certain Apple would discount the iPhone 15 to around $499—effectively replacing the SE model for budget-conscious buyers. Boy, was I wrong. ...

Macworld I suppose the verdict will vary depending on who you ask, but the iPhone 16e is a disappointment to me. I thought we were going to get a budget phone with surprisingly good specs. Instead, we got a mid-priced phone with some surprisingly bad features. And it’s all Apple Intelligence’s fault. But things could have been so different. ...

Macworld One of the most common questions asked of Mac 911 is, “How do I merge or transfer purchases from one Apple ID/Account to another?” The answer for over 20 years has been the same: You can’t. Until now. Way back in the mists of time–the year 2000–Apple created iTools, its first cloud-hosted service, about six years before “cloud computing” even existed as a term. ...

Macworld Between Dropbox, iCloud, and Google Drive, cloud storage often feels like just another bill to pay every month. But it doesn’t have to be. Internxt offers a secure cloud storage solution with a lifetime plan, no recurring payments, and no strings attached. Right now, you can get 10TB of storage for a one-time payment of $244.99 (regularly $2,999). ...

Macworld If the iMac is too small and underpowered for your needs, you’re probably in for a long wait for an iMac Pro. But you can build your own 27-inch beast with a savings of more than $400 on this bundle: Amazon is selling the M4 Pro Mac mini for $1,294 and the 27-inch Studio Display for $1,300, a total savings of $405. ...

Macworld Apple websites in many countries where Engish is not the primary language now show that Apple Intelligence will be available in early April, which likely coincides with the release of iOS 18.4. ...

Macworld Update 11:18am ET: Apple has confirmed to Macworld that the C1 modem is not responsible for the decision to leave MagSafe charging off the new iPhone 16e. ...

Macworld The iPhone 16e is here and at $599 it is definitely not a budget iPhone. The iPhone 16e (for economic?) may not be a true iPhone SE replacement for those looking for a cheap iPhone, but it still costs significantly less than an iPhone 16, which starts at $799. ...

Macworld It’s not every February we get an iPhone announcement–in fact, it’s rarely February. But rarely doesn’t mean never, and on Wednesday, Apple took the wraps off the iPhone 16e, a new model that brings cutting-edge internals to an older form factor. But tempted as you might be to call the 16e the fourth-generation iPhone SE, this new model doesn’t precisely fit the mold. ...

Macworld The iPhone Mirroring feature appeared with macOS Sequoia and lets you screen share your iPhone on a Mac in a way that’s never existed before. It’s like running a virtual version of your iPhone right there on the Desktop. However, you may encounter problems getting iPhone Mirroring to work because of the many requirements and settings. ...

Macworld There’s a new iPhone in town! Apple has released the new iPhone SE and we have all the details on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 922 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. ...

Macworld We’re tired of waiting for our iPhones to power up after being plugged into the outlet for 30 minutes. This sound like you, too? It’s time to ditch the standard charging block for this GaN one that reaches incredible charging speeds with overheating protection. It’s now only $59.99 (reg. $119). ...

Macworld Apple has introduced its latest iPhone, and it’s a huge shakeup to the iPhone lineup. It’s not an update to the $429 iPhone SE, which was last updated three years ago. Instead, it’s a new iPhone 16 model, the iPhone 16e, which comes in one size and shaves $200/£200 off the starting price. ...

Macworld When the Apple Store goes offline it’s usually an indication that Apple is about to launch a new product. On February 19, the morning that the iPhone 16e arrived, Apple pulled its store offline before 11am ET, ahead of the new phone’s arrival. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Good sound Smart personalized sound feature Comfortable fit Cons Mediocre noise cancellation Poor touch controls Limited and feature-poor app Our Verdict Creative Aurvana Ace Mimi is stylish, sounds great, and fits comfortably. They also have a clever feature that lets you set a personalized soundscape. ...

Macworld Update February 19: Apple has released the iPhone 16e, a brand-new model that replaces the iPhone 14. It includes a new design based on the iPhone 14, Apple’s first C1 5G modem, an A18 processor with support for Apple Intelligence, and a 48MP Fusion camera. It’s priced at $599 with 128GB of storage. The original story continues below. ...

Macworld If you’re fully immersed in the Apple ecosphere of products, you may not have noticed a big trend that’s happening with computing. No, we’re not talking about AI, though that is the hot trend, it’s something that’s actually tied to AI development: graphics cards. ...

Macworld Ever feel like your brain’s on overdrive trying to keep up with everything happening in meetings, lectures, or brainstorming sessions? My Notes AI is about to change things up. Designed exclusively for Apple devices, this app makes capturing, summarizing, and organizing your notes feel effortless, no matter how fast-paced things get. ...

Macworld The iPhone SE 4 is coming Wednesday, so if you’re upgrading, you need to get yourself some new USB-C charging cables. None are better than Apple’s, especially when they’re on sale: Amazon is selling Apple’s 1m USB-C cable for 20 percent off today, which means you can get one for $15 right now. ...

Macworld Remember when there was a Windows Phone? You don’t?! How could you not? I mean, we all had such a good time laughing at it! The handsets were so memorable..there was the…um, you know, the Nokia something something… Well, someone in this big blue marble of a world we live in remembers the Windows Phone. ...

Macworld The Apple rumor mill is like the theatre of the absurd at the moment. We’ve been waiting for the iPhone SE 4 for three long years, and Bloomberg leaker Mark Gurman keeps popping up to announce that it’s launching within days… but it never arrives. It’s all rather reminiscent of Samuel Beckett, or of the bar near our office where there’s always free beer. Tomorrow. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros High-quality finish Customizable Cons A few software driver errors Keypad only has nine fields Our Verdict The MX Creative Console will delight beginners and intermediates with its excellent price-performance ratio. ...

Macworld When Apple released the M4 iPad Pro last May, it threw an already uncertain schedule into upheaval. Half of Apple’s Mac lineup was still running M2 chips, and Apple had only just updated the MacBook Air to an M3 just two months prior. For the first time ever, an iPad had a faster chip than the entire Mac range. ...

Macworld In a clearing in a forest, near the magical river where the gnomes harvest mushrooms and the fairies argue over an editorial in the latest issue of Teen Vogue, sits a Macalope on a stump, hunched over a keyboard. Is it ergonomic? No. It’s a forest. How is it going to be ergonomic? Magic? Magic is surprisingly un-ergonomic. There isn’t even a power outlet. ...

Macworld You had every intention of booking early for your next trip, but life got in the way (again). Now, flights and hotels are sky-high — unless you have this secret travel deals app. OneAir gives you lower prices than sites like Expedia and Hotels.com, and a lifetime subscription is at its lowest price ever with this deal: $69.99 with code FLY30 until March 30. ...

Macworld The 4th-gen iPhone SE 4 is almost certainly going to be unveiled on February 19. That’s not baseless speculation: the clues come directly from Apple, with Tim Cook himself promising that the newest member of the family will arrive on Wednesday. We should acknowledge, however, that pundits were saying something similar last week, and obviously the new phone didn’t appear. ...

Macworld Open the App Store app on your iPhone and pretty soon you’ll spot an ad: I’m seeing one for Temu on the front page, and a search for “monster hunter” surfaces another for Honkai: Star Rail before we get to any games of that name. This is mildly annoying and makes it slightly harder to find the apps you want, but including ads makes Apple money. ...

Macworld All signs point to this being another big week for Apple. That’s unusual for February, generally a bleak and cold month for Cupertino watchers. Apple loves to launch in the spring, summer, and fall, but ever since Apple abandoned Macworld San Francisco, it generally hibernates during the winter months. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 3440×1440 ultrawide screen Accurate color Apple-sensitive styling Built-in USB hub Cons Low pixel density Our Verdict With its ultrawide display, the Alogic Edge offers a remarkable amount of working screen space for a single monitor to maximize viewable multitasking apps and documents. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Large storage volume Good compartmentalization Robust eco-material Cons Carrying system overloaded with heavy loads No bright colors Our Verdict If you’re looking for a large notebook backpack at a favorable price, you’ll find it with the Got Bag Pro Pack. It has good compartmentalization and a neat carrying system. ...

Macworld Ever misplaced your wallet or struggled to find your ID at the worst possible moment? It feels like the worst thing in the world, but it’s also pretty avoidable with a little help from good ol’ technology.  The KeySmart SmartCard is kind of like an AirTag that got pancaked into the shape of a credit card. ...

Macworld Free PDF readers on your Mac often come up short when you need to do more than view documents. If you’re looking for a tool to convert PDFs into formats you can work with, like Word and PowerPoint, this Mac PDF reader goes beyond reading. PDF Expert Premium is 42% off for a lifetime of making, converting, and editing PDFs easy, fast, and hassle-free. ...