Macworld Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release this fall. Rather than introducing a dramatic redesign, Golden Gate…
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Macworld Anker Nano Power Strip View Deal We’ve had our eyes on Anker’s clever Nano Power Strip desk clamp for a while, and now that it’s on sale for $58 at Amazon ($12 off its usual $70 MSRP), it’s a great chance to buy one. It’s not just a solid discount—it’s also a clever little accessory that ca…
Apple is rolling out second release candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7 and macOS Sequoia 15.8, one week after the first RC for macOS 26.7 revealed several details about upcoming products.
Developers can now install macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 7, just a week after the rollout of beta 6. Here are the details.
Alongside the ongoing 25% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and $120 off AirPods Max 2 from last week, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch is headlined by Amazon dropping the price on AirTag 2 even lower to a new all-time low with the 4-pack now at $80 ($20 each). We also have Apple’s 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro at $320 o…
Macworld It’s happened to the best of us. The glass of water or a cup of coffee sitting beside our laptop is knocked over and the contents goes everywhere. If you are really unlucky that may be the end of the road for your Mac. But if you are prepared and know what to do to minimise the damage, you…
This KeySmart SmartCard Gen 3 is an upgraded, ultra-slim wallet tracker compatible with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Macworld There’s good news and bad news for customers waiting on Apple’s next update to the iMac range. It’s happening soon, but it’s probably not going to be a big deal. In the Q&A section of his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman responded to a reader asking when they would…
Macworld Two months ago, I still believed two things: England could win the World Cup, and Apple had the slickest PR machine on the planet. In both cases, what a fool I was. While players at that tournament showcased their passing, shooting, and blood-curdling tackles, Apple reminded us once again o…
Macworld There was muted excitement in the Macworld offices late last month when Ben Stiller revealed that filming was about to begin on Severance season 3. Excitement, because the show is brilliant and it already feels like years (it’s actually a little less than one and a half) since season 2 fini…
Macworld Apple announced the M4 iMac on October 28, 2024, and shipped to customers on November 8, 2024. The M4 iMac has 16GB RAM as standard and features a selection of new colors, including new shades of purple, pink, green, orange, and a brand-new yellow, joining the silver seen on the previous ge…
In recent years, Macs had been getting more and more affordable. Cheaper starting points, more memory and storage per dollar, and the introduction of MacBook Neo. For the first time, Apple had started to become one of the best values on the market. Unfortunately, Apple just drastically increased its…
After a two year hiatus, Apple is working on a new iMac with the M6 chipset and updated color options, per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. It should release “before the end of the year.”
With 100-plus lectures, practical projects, automation training and more, this Claude AI training bundle helps you get the results you want. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Macworld TL;DR: Browse, stream, and download securely with this 5-year AdGuard VPN subscription for just $34.97 (reg. $359.40). Selecting just one VPN from the many available is hard. But at least AdGuard VPN comes from a trusted developer with expertise in computer privacy and security. What’s more…
After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be rolling out its first touchscreen MacBook as soon as October. This’ll come alongside the next MacBook Pro redesign, potentially dubbed MacBook Ultra.
Anil Dash's Dashboard Touch Project lets you use Touch ID without using an Apple keyboard. Here's how his DIY Touch ID hack works. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Get 15 months of Norton Mobile Security to protect one iOS or Android device with AI scam detection, malware defense and Wi-Fi security. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organi…
Update 8/24: Amazon has now dropped price on the 4-pack of Apple’s AirTag 2 down even lower to a new $79.99 all-time low – $20 each. Alongside the final AirPods Max 2 at $120 off and the return of all-time low pricing on AirTag 2. Those discounts join a big-time $500 price drop on M5 Pro MacBook Pro…
Macworld TL;DR: Get these Warm White (Open Box) Beats Solo 4 On-Ear Headphones for just $89.99 (reg. $199.99). What is modern life without a good set of headphones? They’re a lifesaver for long commutes, working out at the gym, doing chores around the house, and even when you want to make a quick ca…
Macworld Apple has officially unveiled macOS 27 Golden Gate, the next major update for the Mac, bringing Apple’s next-generation Apple Intelligence platform to compatible devices. The update introduces an all-new Siri AI assistant, major upgrades to apps including Safari, Photos, Messages, Mail and…
Macworld Thanks to a video accidentally included in the macOS 26.7 beta, we got our first real confirmation that Apple is, as rumored, working on AirPods with cameras in them. Despite the video and references being found in such a recent beta, we’re assured that this product isn’t actually shipping…
Jeff and Fernando discuss Apple’s recent leak of the upcoming AirPods featuring integrated cameras, and why they might be a much bigger deal than they seem on the surface. Is this Apple’s more privacy-centric alternative to the often-criticized and controversial Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses? 9to5Mac O…
Macworld According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is laying off and “realigning” several employees in multiple departments in order to “focus on new devices and artificial intelligence.” About 200 employees are affected. The Vision Pro team has eliminated 100 jobs, with most of the cuts happening i…
iPadOS and macOS used to be very different software platforms. But especially since iPadOS 26, the two have become a lot more alike. And that’s even more true this year, with iPadOS 27 adding three features that make the iPad more Mac-like than ever.
![Grok Bot is an all-new iPhone and Mac app from SpaceXAI and Cursor [U]](/images/b08ce19b570cf0f3a07d58e65b6fd51e1f97af4f-960.jpg)
SpaceXAI and Cursor are in the process of becoming a single company, but first, the two firms are releasing an all-new iPhone and Mac app called Grok Bot.
Best Buy has now updated its AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, and the best prices ever on AirTag 2. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break also features a huge $500 price drop on this 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro via Amazon, Anker’s new SmartTrack Find My wallet card down at the $25 all-time low, and a wild 50% o…
Get a full coding environment for building, testing, debugging and collaborating on projects with this Microsoft Visual Studio Pro 2026 deal. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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Well, this seems interesting. ChatGPT’s latest update adds a new Mac integration: the ability to work with conversations from Apple’s Messages app. The feature works with iMessage, SMS, and RCS.
Apple has a new MacBook Ultra rumored to launch this fall as part of its expanding ‘Ultra’ lineup. Here are six new features expected with the MacBook Ultra.
Alongside the AirPods Max 2 at $120 off in all five colors, and the AirTag 2 all-time lows roll on, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break does have some new deals to scope out as well. If you’re quick, the official Apple refurb store has now re-stocked the most affordable 13-inch M5 MacBook Pro down at $…
Get a massive amount of storage for life from Internxt with this discount 10TB cloud storage plan. Make a single payment of less than $270. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket: The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks ago — surfacing the earlier thread with a source link. From $179, shipping August 20…
Legendary graphic designer Susan Kare spoke recently at the Startup School 2026 event, and the video for her talk is now up on Y Combinator’s YouTube channel. Watch it below.
We are checking in today with a special edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break – AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off are some of the best prices ever, but Best Buy has launched a special 1-day-only Apple sale event as part of its giant 60th Anniversary sale. Joining AirTag 2 back at all-time lows,…
Meta continues to get serious about its AI technology. The latest sign? A dedicated Mac app for Meta AI.
The AirPods deals are still flying with AirPods Pro 3 down at one of the best prices ever and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a M5 Pro MacBook Pro configs in brand new condition, the best price ever on iPhone Air at $170 off (or you can land open-box units…
UmanWrite generates unlimited words, learns your writing style, humanizes AI drafts, and includes grammar and AI-detection tools. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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Apple released iOS 26.6.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, small but important updates focused on security. iPadOS 26.6.1 is out, too. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
LifeLock Core monitors your credit score and the dark web, and offers recovery support and up to $1.05 million in identity theft coverage. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
A macOS Screen Sharing vulnerability patched by Apple this month is now under active attack, with hackers installing crypto miners on exposed Macs. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
On August 16, 1993, Apple shipped the PowerBook 165. It lacked a color screen, but came with a relatively small price tag of $1,970. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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BetterMouse unlocks more control over my Logitech mouse without the bloat and resource demands of Logi Options+. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
On August 15, 1998, the colorful iMac G3 went on sale to a rabid audience. The original iMac was the world's first internet-ready computer (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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Apple built an incredible trackpad, but BetterTouchTool taught mine six new tricks that I wouldn’t want to use my MacBook without. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
ChatGPT Computer History tracks your Mac activity to build a searchable timeline, no screenshots involved. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Screen-sharing bug lets remote hackers log in without a password.
MacStories Weekly: Issue 525
I dove into Big Walk with no expectations at all. I’d seen trailers leading up to the launch and knew that it was a co-op puzzle game from House House, the makers of Untitled Goose Game, but that was about it. And because most of my gaming is done solo, I initially tuned out most […]
![Finalist: A Paper-Inspired Daily Planner with Notes for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Now Apple Watch [Sponsor]](/images/93eef2f32db6bcd60df2797e2dc9a6048b4d3f2f-960.jpg)
If you read MacStories, you might have caught John’s Finalist 1.0 review a few years back. A lot has changed since: version 4.0 is out this week, its biggest update yet. Finalist is a paper-inspired daily planner for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and now Apple Watch, giving you one place to plan your day, week…
“We do not have, nor want, any of their trade secrets,” the ChatGPT maker says.
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You think faster than you can type. Across a day of email, Slack, notes, and chatbot prompts, that gap quietly eats your time. Cotypist closes that gap. It’s smart autocomplete for your Mac: as you write, it predicts your next few words and shows them inline, right at your cursor. Press Tab to take…
MacStories Weekly: Issue 524
Apple has revealed its new hardware leasing program called Apple Upgrade, which is being offered in collaboration with Klarna. This is Apple’s pitch: Introducing Apple Upgrade, a new way to always have the Apple products you love. Lease a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch with pocket-friendly pa…