Macworld If you’re finding yourself struggling to work with your lagging PC or you simply haven’t invested in the correct productivity tools, you can enhance your PC with both a reliable OS and suite with this Microsoft bundle. Featuring lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2019 and Windows 11 Pro, users can singlehandedly upgrade their PC. ...

Macworld Whether you’re an avid biker or live in a city where biking’s easier than driving, you may want to consider investing in a reliable electric bike.  With the BirdBike e-Bike, you can zip around town in style. Now, you can snag one for only $699.97 (reg. $2299) with free shipping. ...

Macworld If you want to buy the iPad Pro you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking at where you can buy the iPad Pro for the lowest price. We track the various resellers who sell the iPad Pro in the U.S. and U.K., so we always have details of the best prices and best discounts. ...

Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated 05/03/24: Three new games were added to Apple Arcade on May 2: A Slight Change of Sawblades+, Dicey Dungeons+, and Summer Pop!+. ...

Macworld No matter where you are you can never have enough power to keep your devices charged. And today’s deal may be all you’ll ever need: Amazon is selling the Anker 321 Power Strip with three AC outlets, and three USB ports for just $15, a savings of $11 off Anker’s MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen. ...

Macworld With WWDC just about a month away, you’re going to read a lot of stories about how the newest features in iOS 18 are copies of something Google or Samsung already have in Android. But we’re willing to bet that the latest feature Google is rolling out to Android users will never ever show up after an iPhone update. ...

Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating ProsEasy to use.Works on multiple devices, including iPhone.Additional power user features.ConsPricing model feels obtuse.Virtual server locations feel like a worry. ...

Macworld The golden age of artificial intelligence has just begun, with AI tools now available that help people get more things done. But Apple’s presence in AI has been muted, to put it kindly. Apple needs to do something to make an impression and tell the world it’s keeping up with the times. ...

Macworld Photos can pop when one area is in sharp focus and the other blurry, providing the impression of depth in a two-dimensional image that matches how our eyes focus on objects, even though we don’t typically perceive this. This technique once required a lens of the sort found on an SLR or DSLR (analog or digital single-lens reflex) or mirrorless camera. ...

Macworld Tired of invasive earbuds or over-ear headphones that constantly fall off? Meet the Mezzo Bone Conduction Headphones. These headphones make your listening experience safe and comfortable thanks to their open-ear design. Now, you can score them for only 39.96 (reg. ...

Macworld Apple on Thursday announced its second quarter 2024 earnings, posting revenue of $90.8 billion for the quarter, a 4 percent decline year over year, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.53, which is one cent higher than last year. The company reported $23.6 billion in profit. ...

Macworld Sending your iPhone in for repair was always a little nerve-wracking. Not just because you no longer have access to what may be the most important gadget in your life, but because you never know if it’s safe. ...

Macworld The Studio Display is more than a pretty monitor—it’s also loaded with high-end features you won’t find anywhere else, including a FaceTime camera, spatial audio, and three built-in USB-C ports. ...

Macworld It’s no secret that the iPhone is a valuable device, not just to Apple but also to many of its biggest competitors. According to unsealed court documents revealed in the antitrust trial between the Justice Department and Google, we now know exactly how valuable. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsFast charging timesFlat designIncludes transport bag and cableConsDifficult to read displayNo display in wattsOur VerdictThe flat design of the Baseus Blade HD Laptop Power Bank is practical for stowing in a bag or backpack. With its four connectors, it offers enough connection options, and the charging times are very good. ...

Macworld The first Thursday of May is World Password Day, a day to remind ourselves of the importance of making our digital lives more secure. For better or worse, just about everything we do is connected, online, and digital–our phones are car and house keys, every penny we have is behind a few banking passwords, and our entire jobs and reputations can be destroyed with access to ...

Macworld Apple is about to unveil new iPads on May 7, and the most surprising rumored part of it is not that there will be a fourth Apple Pencil or OLED displays. Rather, it’s that the iPad Pro might skip the M3 altogether and jump from the M2 to the M4. That’s right, the M4, an unreleased, unannounced processor may show up in the iPad Pro before the Mac. ...

Macworld While Apple consistently offers some of the best tech innovations, Mac users are due for some long-awaited tools to maximize their macOS device’s abilities. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsImpressive array of tools builds on previous versions of Mac Cleaner Pro.Makes customization and getting under the hood of the macOS simple.Decently priced for what you get.ConsOccasionally awkward user interface (occasionally asked permission to access macOS operating system after a function had begun).Drive space warning issued needlessly. ...

Macworld Everybody needs cloud storage these days, but nobody likes paying monthly subscription fees. You like it even less when you run out of storage and suddenly have to pay even more per month. ...

Macworld Whether you have a Mac mini or a MacBook, a good mouse is always an important piece of any setup. And today’s deal gets you one that will look incredible on your desk: Amazon is selling a SteelSeries Prime+ Esports FPS 18K CPI wired optical mouse with five programmable buttons and nifty RGB lighting for $23, a savings of $57 on the MSRP and well below the usual price. ...

Macworld Much of the noise being made about Apple’s efforts into AI has been focused on general improvements to iOS 18 and Siri as well as the upcoming M4 chip for the Mac. ...

Macworld With less than a week to go until the Let Loose event on May 7, Apple is doing its best to build hype with a series of enigmatic promotional messages. In particular, the phrase “a different kind of Apple Event” has prompted widespread speculation about what we’re going to hear about, and how it’s going to be presented. ...

Macworld The iPad, remember that? It’s been a minute since Apple unveiled a new tablet–about 807,690 minutes, to be a bit more precise–but all indications point to brand new models being rolled out as part of an Apple keynote next week, on May 7. A lot has happened in the intervening time. ...

Macworld After months of false starts, it looks like we’re finally going to get new iPads in May! There hasn’t been a new iPad released since 2022, and iPad sales are suffering for it, but the new models coming in May could actually bring some significant new changes and maybe even a surprise or two. ...

Macworld Whether you’re a budding coder or a developer with years of development under your belt, you can always benefit from tools that make programming more seamless. The best solution? Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022. For a limited time, lifetime access to Microsoft’s top-rated programming tool is only $39.97 (reg. $499). ...

Macworld Remembering the numerous passwords we use on a daily basis can be a real pain. Whether it’s logging into Amazon to order a new book, checking your online banking or settling down to watch something on Netflix, seeing the log-in box appear can make your heart sink. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsEasy to set up and useGood security featuresDecent free tierConsPassword import from Keychain only via a MacBest features are on paid tierOur VerdictNordPass is a solid and easy to use password manager with plenty of useful features. ...

Macworld Next time you’re on the road, pull up Autio if you want to learn about the world as it passes you by. Autio is a unique travel companion that tells you about the places you’re driving through. This location-based story app is like your own personal narrator teaching you about the history, geography, and local sights all around you. ...

Macworld Apple’s other company, Beats Electronics, is often overlooked in favor of the eponymous AirPods. But they shouldn’t be: Beats offers more colors, often better fit or different sizes/styles, and most of the same features you get with AirPods. ...

Macworld Fortnite’s lengthy exile from the iPhone and iPad looks set to end soon, at least in the EU. Having declared back in January its intention to bring the popular game back to iOS in 2024, Epic Games today boasted that it will also return to iPadOS this year. ...

Macworld It’s been a month since the release of iOS 17.4, which introduced a few minor tweaks (like new emojis) for all users, but it has a massive change to app distribution for those in the European Union. In compliance with the Digital Markets Act, that version allowed alternate app stores, changed policies and terms around apps, browsers that use their own engines, and more. ...

Macworld AirTags are the rare Apple device that’s both cheap and designed to work with non-Apple devices. And today you can get set up for less: Amazon is selling a four-pack of AirTags for $80, a savings of $25 and $36 less than you’d pay separately. ...

Macworld People who rely on the iPhone’s alarm to wake up from sleeping may be in for a rude awakening. Or rather un-awakening. Social media is filled with reports claiming that the iPhone alarm isn’t working, causing users to oversleep and turn to TikTok to complain about the issue before eventually calling their employer to let them know they’ll be late. ...

Macworld The AirTag from Apple is a compact tracking device that offers precise locating ability. Unlike a GPS tracker, which requires cell service and may drain a battery quickly, an AirTag relies on the distributed Find My network of iPhones, iPads, and Macs that hundreds of millions of people around the world carry with them, and uses Bluetooth LE to send a signal to other devices. ...

Macworld When you’re a kid, being an inventor sounds like an impossibly glamorous job–and a simple one, too. All you have to do is invent something brilliant (like, say, the iPad), then sit back and wait for the checks to roll in. But when you grow up you learn about capitalism and investors and stock prices and realize that everything is a lot more complicated. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsTwo integrated chargersHigh-quality workmanshipNot just for Apple productsConsExpensiveNo space for accessoriesOur VerdictIf you work on the go a lot, the Journey Nexa is a fantastic protective laptop sleeve for your MacBook–provided you are willing to pay its price. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsFree and built-inAuto-fill passwordsSyncs across your Apple devicesConsNot great for non-Apple devices Lacks the polish of rivalsOur VerdictApple’s own password manager has enough features and security provisions to satisfy most users. Plus, it’s built right into the operating system. ...

Macworld The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is already the best iPad you can buy, with an M2 processor, mini-LED display, and Face ID, but a new report claims the upcoming model will be even better—by far. We already expect the new iPad Pro to get an OLED screen, which would be Apple’s first tablet with the high-end display tech. ...