Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Holds up to 8 NVMe SSDs Up to 1GBps transfers over 10Gbe Easy open case with 10Gbps USB ports Beefy heat sinks and cables included Cons Non-fatal bugs in the operating system interface Our Verdict Leverage up to eight fast, reliable, shock-resistant, and increasingly affordable NVMe SSDs in TerraMaster’s fast, F8 SSD Plus network storage ...

Macworld Apple has issued a new firmware update just for AirPods Pro 2. The firmware, version 7B19, applies to both the USB-C and Lightning version of the AirPods–the previous firmware version was 7A305. Most AirPods updates are just bug fixes, but this one enabled the new Hearing features of iOS 18. ...

Macworld Apple has a contentious relationship with allowing users to choose default apps on iPhone and iPad, and it has been the subject of a lot of legal action around the world. Imagine our surprise, then, when the company introduced some changes in the iOS 18.2 beta that make it easier to change some of your app defaults, and even makes a couple of new categories available. ...

Macworld We know Black Friday is still weeks away, but this M2 MacBook Air deal looks like it might have been pushed early. Why? Because we’ve never seen this laptop down to $700 before. Yes, you read that right. The M2 MacBook Air is down to $699.99 at Amazon, its best price yet, and a solid 30 percent discount. ...

Macworld We’ve been wondering if Apple will hold a traditional event for its upcoming Mac announcements or release products directly to the web, perhaps over the course of several days. A post from Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing, seems to confirm the latter and strongly hints at what will be announced. He says simply: “Mac (

Macworld The U.S. investment bank TD Cowen has published a report (via AppleInsider) breaking down the individual parts of the iPhone 16 handsets and analyzing their respective costs. This bill of materials, or BOM, reveals the device’s pure manufacturing costs. (There are obviously other expenses, from R&D to marketing and shipping. But this is how much it costs to make. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Easy to use PDF and signature functionality Cons Disappointing free tier Paper app isn’t as good as rivals Our Verdict The app that kickstarted the cloud storage arms race, Dropbox has fallen from grace as others have usurped it. ...

Macworld According to the latest rumors, Apple will release its first M4 Macs next week. Among the new models, which include a redesigned Mac mini, will be the first refresh to the entry-level MacBook Pro released next year. Normally, such an update would be nothing more than a chip upgrade from the M3 to the M4. ...

Macworld I love to use my Apple products to set timers, usually while cooking. I use my Apple Watch for this all the time, raising my messy hands up to tell Siri to start a timer. My HomePod is another favorite, for the same reason–when I’m cooking, touching my phone means getting gunk all over it. I have a Nest Hub in the kitchen, and that’s my go-to for timers for two reasons. ...

Macworld Expanding its use of low-flying satellites for models of iPhone starting with the iPhone 14, Apple added Messages to the set of available features with the release of iOS 18. But there are a lot of footnotes as to how it works when you’re away from cellular and Wi-Fi networks that can require careful preparation if you want to rely on the service. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros High data transfer rates Good fan Cons No transport bag No rubber feet Our Verdict The SE920 External SSD is a high-performance USB4 SSD drive at a good price. The data rates are fast and stable over a long period and the thermal design works perfectly. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Can also be used as a normal Bluetooth controller Quiet buttons Hall effect sticks Interchangeable stick caps Cons iPhone cannot be charged while playing Our Verdict The Scuf Nomad is a compact Bluetooth controller for the iPhone that also works with iPads, Macs, and some Android devices. ...

Macworld Apple last updated the Mac Pro in 2023 when it was the last Mac to be outfitted with an M-series chip–three years after Apple started to use its own silicon in Macs. The Mac Pro may be on a longer update cycle than the other Macs because it’s an expensive machine with features that address the needs of a niche audience. ...

Macworld Apple’s M3 MacBook Air finally got settled into the Mac lineup, but Apple is already looking ahead with the M4 MacBook Air. Reports on the future laptop are starting to appear, though it’s not expected to ship until 2025. We’ll see more rumors between now and the M4 MacBook Air release. ...

Macworld We expect the M4 MacBook Pro, M4 Mac mini, and M4 iMac announcements next week to be the last major product released for 2024. But it appears that Apple is going to start 2025 in a big way. According to a new report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up to start production of the M4 MacBook Air for a release in “early 2025. ...

Macworld The beta for iOS 18.2 has begun, less than a week before for wide release of iOS 18.1. While 18.1 is the first release with Apple Intelligence features for supported phones, many of the most exciting features are coming in iOS 18.2. This release includes Visual Intelligence, Genmoji, the Image Playground app, the new Mail app with AI-sorted categories, and integration with ChatGPT. ...

Macworld Charging up your iPhone is super easy when you have the right tools, and Apple’s Magsafe charger is one of the best, especially when it’s on sale. Today, Amazon is selling Apple’s MagSafe Charger for $27, a 31 percent discount from its $39 MSRP. Apple’s MagSafe charger is super tiny and immediately attaches itself to your device. ...

Macworld iOS is one of the largest gaming platforms in the world, and Apple makes a lot of revenue from third-party games sold through the App Store. But it doesn’t always do a great job of promoting (or preserving) high-quality games or encouraging innovation and creativity. That may soon change, according to a new report. ...

Macworld The 2024 iPad mini has just been updated for the first time in three years, and yet, for some of the product’s biggest fans, it’s a bit of a disappointment. The truth is, other than the processor, very little has changed from the 2021 model. ...

Macworld If you’re thinking of buying AirPods any time soon, you’ve got a few options to choose from. Apple currently has four models in the range, but how do they compare in terms of features? In this article, we take a look at which AirPods are the best for your needs, not to mention your bank balance. What types of AirPods are there? Apple sells various types of AirPods. ...

Macworld Apple has updated the firmware for several older AirPods models. The new firmware revision is 6F21, the prior firmware was 6A326. The affected models are as follows: AirPods Max (lightning only) AirPods 2 AirPods 3 AirPods Pro 1 It’s everything but the new AirPods 4, the AirPods Pro 2, and the USB-C version of the AirPods Max. ...

Macworld Charging all your devices at once can be a nightmare to manage due to all the cables you need and all the wall plugs. Well, not with this cute Anker portable wireless charging station that can easily handle all your Apple gear. And wouldn’t you know it, but the Anker UFO 3-in-1 charger is $72 at Amazon right now, 20% under its $90 MSRP. ...

Macworld We’ve been hearing for a while now that Apple is going to release new M4 Macs this fall. Well, now it’s fall (in the Northern Hemisphere) and we’ve now reached the stage of the news cycle where we’re all waiting for the news to drop, but instead we’re getting reports that the news is dropping soon. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Baked into all Apple OS platforms. Additional features available. Simple way to sync the things you need so you can access them wherever you are. Cons Web app is a little sluggish. Low storage limit for free plan. Doesn’t work so well for collaboration outside the Apple echosystem. ...

Macworld While some people are surely loving their new iPhone 16, many users have been afflicted since their launch last month by a serious bug causing their phones to freeze, ignore touch inputs, and then randomly restart. But it looks like the end is finally in sight, with the rollout of a major software update which is understood to contain a fix. ...

Macworld When you log into a new service or website on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, the operating system will promptly suggest a ready-made password that you can accept or reject. This password will be quite long; it will not contain any recognizable words; and it will contain special characters such as hyphens and numbers. ...

Macworld Yes, it is time once again to ask the question, what makes Tim tick? Is it a bomb? Did he swallow an alarm clock? Where is that sound coming from?! IT’S DRIVING US CRAZY! The Wall Street Journal got some face time (actual faces, actual time) with Apple CEO Tim Cook: “Tim Cook on Why Apple’s Huge Bets Will Pay Off” Read on to find out if he says it’s because you Apple fans ...

Macworld In this article, we’ll run through the steps necessary to create a bootable installer of the Mac operating system, whether it’s so you can install the latest version of the macOS on multiple Macs, install the latest macOS beta, perform a clean install of macOS, or just to be prepared with an emergency disk if your Mac experiences problems and you don’t want to connect to the ...

Macworld It’s fair to say that iOS 18 is more highly customizable than any prior release. The big personalized lock screen update of iOS 16 definitely let us add some personality to our iPhones, but that’s nothing compared to the freedom to fiddle afforded in iOS 18. Unfortunately, that means you’re going to have to do a little work. ...

Macworld The Apple Watch Series 10 may just have landed, but we’re already seeing steady discounts. And today it’s lower than ever: Amazon is selling the Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 for $370, a savings of $29 off its $399 MSRP. We’ll admit that it’s not a huge discount, but it’s the best we’ve seen. Amazon is also selling the 46mm for $399, also $29 off. ...

Macworld The wait for the first wave of Apple Intelligence features is nearly over. In reports that profile Apple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid feature by The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) and The Verge, Apple confirmed that iOS 18.1 will become available to the general public next week. Apple revealed its Apple Intelligence features at WWDC this past June. ...

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Easy to use on all platforms. Affordable storage tiers. Lightning fast. Cons Plans can get confusing with the amount of extra features. Our Verdict Google Drive is a fantastic service that, if you’re anything like me, it’s hard to imagine being without. ...

Macworld Given the choice, Tim Cook would obviously prefer customers to spring for the most expensive versions of Apple’s products. The Ultra version of the Apple Watch, the Max version of the AirPods, the non-mini HomePod, and the Pro versions of everything else. The problem is that customers generally feel the opposite—and nowhere is this truer than in the tablet market. ...

Macworld Just when we thought we’d got a handle on next spring’s iPhone SE 4 launch, a hugely surprising leak comes along and throws everything into doubt. The 4th-gen SE has been the subject of numerous rumors ever since the iPhone 16 came out last month, from the return of the notch and the first Apple 5G modem to a lack of new buttons and lenses. ...