Macworld Apple Pencils aren’t the only precision stylus you can use on an iPad, and they certainly aren’t the cheapest. The Tinymoose Pencil Pro Plus is a budget-friendly alternative that just went on sale for $29.99 (reg. $39.95). This stylus has tilt sensitivity for natural shading, palm rejection for comfortable hand placement, and a smart shortcut button that helps you move faster. ...

Macworld Apple has announced its annual iPhone event will take place on Tuesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. This event, which Apple is marketing with the tagline “Awe Dropping,” should be where the company unveils the iPhone 17 lineup and new Apple Watches. We may also see the introduction of AirPods Pro 3, updated Apple TV hardware, or an updated HomePod mini. ...

Macworld Whoa! The M4 iMac just dropped to its very best price right now, so there’s never been a better time to pick one up. Over at Amazon, you can get the 24-inch all-in-one computer for $1,149, a savings of $150. The newest iMac is the ultimate desktop computer, powered by the super-fast M4 chip and more than ready for Apple Intelligence. It features a gorgeous 24-inch 4. ...

Macworld Earlier this year, we reported on a new service being tested in Australia and New Zealand that let disgruntled Spotify users transfer music libraries and playlists to Apple Music. Now that service is coming to the rest of the world. ...

Macworld If you use Firefox on a Mac or PC, Apple offers a handy browser extension that puts your iCloud passwords right at your fingertips without needing to open a separate app. However, a new warning might make you think twice before you use it next time. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Large battery capacity Built-in retractable USB-C cable 100W USB-C in and out 165W max Cons Do we still need USB-A? Our Verdict This compact, lightweight laptop power bank has a convenient and retractable USB-C cable built-in, and boasts fast outputs and an equally speedy input. ...

Macworld With the iPhone 17 arriving in just a couple of weeks, there isn’t much we don’t know about it. But a new rumor may have revealed a new feature we didn’t think was ever going to arrive on an iPhone. ...

Macworld Apple has pitched its upcoming watchOS 26 update as being infused with “even more intelligence” than its predecessors, and it claims you’ll find those smarts everywhere in the system, from small touches to full-on features powered by Apple Intelligence. ...

Macworld Ditch the subscription fees and streamline your workflow with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac. This one-time purchase gets you all the essential Office apps — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams (basic), and OneNote (free) for just $59.97 (reg. $219), with no recurring charges. ...

Macworld On Monday, Elon Musk’s X Corp (the social network formerly known at Twitter) and xAI (which makes the Grok AI products) sued both Apple and OpenAI in federal court. Both X Corp and xAI are owned by parent company X.AI Holdings Corp, after Musk sold X to X.AI back in March of 2025. ...

Macworld We see Apple’s AirPods 4 on sale rather frequently, but it’s very rare that they’re this cheap. The non-ANC model is on sale today for $90, barely a buck away their Prime Day low. That’s $40 off their $129 MSRP, so it’s a great time to get a pair. We reviewed the ANC version of the AirPods and loved every second of it. In fact, we gave them a 4. ...

Macworld Alongside news of Apple’s iPhone plans through 2028, which include ultra-thin, folding, and curved models, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has also outlined updates to several other Apple devices this fall, including one that hasn’t been updated since its October 2020 debut. ...

Macworld If the rumors are correct, Apple will hold its annual iPhone event in just two weeks, on Tuesday, September 9. That’s nothing new, as Apple always announces a new Phone around the second week of September, but this year’s event could be as big as the iPhone X launch in 2017, according to a new Bloomberg report by Mark Gurman. ...

Macworld Most monitors sit on a desk and don’t move any more than their stand or arm allows. We have a separate round up of the best monitors for Mac. But sometimes a more portable solution makes sense when the MacBook’s own screen simply isn’t large enough. ...

Macworld Just three years after its introduction, Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ could be coming to an end. Yahoo Sports’ Kendall Baker reported last week that Apple’s contract with Friday Night Baseball is “up in the air” (after initially reporting that “Apple is fully out”) and that NBC/Peacock may take over. ...

Macworld Paying for cloud storage every month can quickly become expensive, especially if you need a lot of space. Internxt Cloud Storage is a low-cost alternative that gives you 5TB of storage for life with a single purchase, and it’s even on sale. Normally $1,900, an Internxt 5TB lifetime subscription is now $169.97. What sets Internxt apart is its focus on privacy and transparency. ...

Macworld If your computer feels incomplete without the right productivity tools, here’s a bundle worth grabbing: Adobe Acrobat Classic plus Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for just $89.99. That’s access to two industry-standard software programs for a fraction of the usual cost. ...

Macworld I’ll be honest—I’ve tried using AirTags to keep track of my stuff, but the bulky shape just didn’t work in my wallet. That’s why I was pretty excited to find the MagTag, a sleek AirTag dupe, especially now that it’s on sale for only $19.97 (reg. $59.99). ...

Macworld A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg tells us that Apple is working with Google to test out a custom version of Gemini that could power Apple’s next-gen Siri voice assistant in the cloud. The report says Apple is in “early discussions” and that Google is currently training a version of its Gemini AI assistant that can run on Apple’s cloud infrastructure. ...

Macworld When you’re moving desks, you don’t really know what to pick up first. You have your coffee cup in one hand, your laptop in another, and you’re probably struggling to hold your mouse between two fingers, hoping nothing slips out of your grip. Well, this ESR MagMouse will solve that issue for you, and it’s only going to cost $25. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros 3-in-1 Fastest iPhone wireless charging Apple Watch fast charging Adjustable iPhone pad Compact Premium build Cons 25W only for iPhone 16 and later Our Verdict Even without speedy 25W charging, we love the adjustable pad, premium looks and soft silicone feel of this next-gen iPhone/Watch/AirPods charging dock. ...

Macworld Google introduced its new Pixel 10 on Wednesday, and it features Google’s own new Tensor G5 chip, which the company says is 34 percent faster than its predecessor. That sounds great for Pixel customers, but if you keep track of the trends in the smartphone market overall, you’re probably interested in how the Tensor G5 performs against Apple chips. ...

Macworld During the early smartphone days, mainstream brands typically put out a single flagship model per year. We’d get one main variant of the latest iPhone, Galaxy, or Google Nexus, and those seeking cheaper options would opt for previous or second-hand models sold through third parties. ...

Macworld If your iPhone feels like it’s one low-storage warning away from mutiny, I’ve been there—and Cleaner Kit is the kind of tool I wish I had earlier. Right now, you can grab a lifetime subscription to this iPhone cleaner software for $29.99 (reg. $104.97), and honestly, it’s kind of a no-brainer. ...

Macworld On November 1, 2019 Apple joined the ranks of Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ with its own exclusive streaming service. Apple TV+ features a wide assortment of shows and many more in the pipeline funded by Apple’s mountainous cash pile. Below, you’ll find a compendium of everything we know about Apple’s streaming platform. ...

Macworld Apple on Thursday announced that the monthly fee for its Apple TV+ video streaming service is now $12.99 in the U.S., up from the previous $9.99. The fee in the U.K. is £9.99, and annual Apple TV+ subscriptions and Apple One (which includes Apple TV+) remain unchanged. ...

Macworld One thing that will do wonders to keep things organized on your desk is a proper charging station. And we’ve got a great one today: Anker’s Prime GaN charging station is tiny, powerful, and only $56 right now, thanks to a 20 percent discount that brings it down to the lowest price we’ve ever seen. ...

Macworld Apple first introduced system-wide dark mode support with macOS Mojave and popularized it a year later with iOS 13. At this point, the most commonly used apps have generally adopted the feature, but not websites. While Safari offers a built-in Reader view that can force dark mode on most pages, it is usually limited to articles and often hides essential web elements like videos. ...

Macworld The iOS 26 update is one of the most significant software changes to land on the iPhone in years. Not only does it bring with it the all-new Liquid Glass redesign, but there are also major adjustments to your iPhone’s functionality across the board. While you might be glad to see some of those changes, others might leave you unimpressed or even frustrated. ...

Macworld Apple made a big boo-boo last week and unintentionally released code that revealed upcoming product plans. That’s the focus of this week’s show: Apple’s plans for the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, Apple Watch, iPad, and more! This is episode 947 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross,  and Roman Loyola. ...

Macworld Your Mac is powerful — but most of that power stays locked behind complicated command lines and hidden menus you’ll probably never see. Unless, of course, you’ve got MacPilot. Right now, you can grab a lifetime license for just $29.97 (when you use coupon code MAC10 at checkout) and unlock over 1,200 features you didn’t even know your Mac had. ...

Macworld Apple added the capability to add digital state IDs or driver’s licenses to Apple Wallet years ago, with the very first supporting states announced back in 2021. There are currently ten states/territories in the U.S. that support this capability, with another 8 having announced support in the future. There’s also news that the feature may soon come to the U.K. ...

Macworld Apple usually bundles up a bunch of security fixes into a single release, targeting the most recent operating systems and then sometimes releasing the fix for older versions of the OS later—for those older devices that can’t run the latest OS. Today is different. Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 18.6.2, macOS 15.6.1, macOS 14.7.8, macOS 13.7.8, and iPadOS 17.7. ...

Macworld macOS 14, a.k.a. Ventura, was released in October 2022. It brought new features to Macs, including iCloud Shared Photo Library, Continuity Camera (which allows an iPhone running iOS 16 to be used as a webcam), unsend for emails, the ability to edit sent Messages, and more. ...

Macworld macOS 14, a.k.a. Sonoma (named after the Californian wine region), was released in September 2023. It brought new features to Macs, including changes to widgets, a new Game Mode, the ability to easily turn web pages into web apps, and fun additions to video conferencing apps. ...

Macworld There are certain times of the year when buying a new iPhone is a bad idea, and there are certain times of the year when you can get a bargain on a new handset. The trick is knowing when you should buy a new iPhone. Luckily we are here to help. ...

Macworld A powerful power bank that doesn’t break the bank? Yes, please! This 20,000 Ugreen Nexode is 25 percent off at Amazon, which means you can get it for $75, the price we’ve ever seen for this model. ...

Macworld Remember Apple’s FineWoven cases? If you don’t, let’s refresh your memory. It was a material Apple introduced during the iPhone 15 event in 2023, offered on Apple iPhone cases as an eco-friendly alternative to leather. ...