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• Apple TV this week: ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ season 2 is now streaming

  27-02-2026 18:53 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  What’s new on Apple TV? What are the best shows and movies? How do you sign up and what does it cost? This article will answer all of that, and you’ll also get a list of all the currently-available Apple TV content. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s service, too. f you want to know what’s on the way, check out our list of upcoming Apple TV shows and movies.Updated February 27, 2026: The second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters i
  
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• 2026 iPad Air Rumors – M4 chip, specs, release & price

  27-02-2026 16:31 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The iPad Air will soon gain a new M4 chip and next-gen connectivity while retaining the familiar design that users love. This will be a performance-focused refresh rather than a redesign, offering a speed boost and smarter wireless tech. Here’s everything you need to know about the new iPad Air for 2026.2026 iPad Air release date: Will Apple launch a new iPad Air soon?
  Apple has scheduled “Special Experiences” for March 4 – inviting journalists to venue
  
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• This loaded M3 iPad Air is under $1,000 right now ($250 off)

  27-02-2026 15:05 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  If you’re in the market for a new tablet, you can’t go wrong with the iPad Air. It’s got a 13-inch display, gorgeous design, excellent battery life, 5G, and a speed M3 processor—and today you can get one for $250 off at Amazon. That brings the price all the way down to $1,000, within a few dollars of its brief Black Friday blowout deal.While we do appreciate all Apple tablets, we can’t help but absolutely love this one. When we reviewed it, we gave this iPa
  
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• A smartphone storm is coming, but Apple already built a shelter

  27-02-2026 14:50 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s common knowledge that the smartphone market is not in a good place right now. But new research has revealed the unprecedented severity of the problem, the likely timeframe before things get better, and the one company that’s best placed to survive the ordeal. Spoiler: it’s Apple.According to analysts at IDC (via Bloomberg), the global memory shortage will cause the smartphone market to shrink by 12.9% in 2026. That’s a shortfall of roughly 160 million units
  
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• Apple testing a Studio Display with high-end ports and speakers

  27-02-2026 14:33 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s no secret that Apple is working on a new generation of its Studio Display with ProMotion and HDR, but it may not be just one model. After taking a deeper look at internal Apple files, Macworld has found evidence that suggests there are actually two separate models in development.Last year, we reported that code in a pre-release build of iOS 26 referenced a new external display identified as “J527,” a codename previously linked to a second-generation Studio Display
  
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• What do Apple fans want? An iBook… er SE… er MacBook!

  27-02-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Next week, Apple is expected to release a new laptop, one that will be the lowest-priced MacBook in the company’s lineup. It’s new territory for Apple, and a new choice that fills a need amongst Apple customers. Because of that, anticipation has built up for this new product. Maybe you want to buy one, maybe you don’t, but you at least want to see what Apple is going to do. That anticipation has spilled over into Macworld’s inboxes and social media comments secti
  
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• Apple’s new MacBook has one job

  27-02-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Next week is going to be a big one for Apple. Along with a new iPhone and iPads, Apple is rumored to launch its most anticipated Mac release since Apple silicon’s debut. According to reports, Apple is going to release a new entry in the MacBook lineup, a budget laptop that can compete with Chromebooks and cheap Windows laptops. A laptop that Apple hopes will grow the Mac installed base. A laptop for customers priced out of the Mac market.That’s great, especially since it&rsq
  
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• Apple’s March event: 6 burning questions

  27-02-2026 12:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  In recent years, Apple has increasingly reserved its media events for major announcements, such as flagship iPhone launches. Iterative product updates with chip bumps now often get the “silent press release” treatment, as the advancements are too insignificant to warrant hour-long keynotes.On March 4, Apple is hosting what it’s calling an “experience” for select members of the media. It’s neither a full-scale keynote nor a mere press release drop. Dur
  
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• Wireless CarPlay without replacing anything for $35

  27-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: For just $34.99, this mini adapter converts wired CarPlay or Android Auto into fast, reliable wireless—no apps, no cables, no headaches.If your car already has factory-wired Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, you’re halfway there. The only thing holding you back? That charging cable you plug in every single time you get in the car.This Mini Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter upgrades your existing system into a fully wireless setup for just $34
  
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• This bundle with 14 Mac apps & 1,000+ learning courses is just $69.99

  27-02-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get 14 Mac productivity apps plus lifetime access to 1,000+ StackSkills courses for just $69.99 (MSRP $1,069.87).Most bundles sound impressive but end up collecting digital dust. The Mac Magic App Bundle with StackSkills Lifetime is different. For $69.99 (MSRP: $1,069.87), you’re getting 14 practical Mac apps, plus lifetime access to over 1,000 online courses.Let’s start with the apps. This bundle covers the everyday stuff that slows you down: batc
  
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• What's Coming in the M5 MacBook Air

  27-02-2026 00:57 via macrumors.com
  Along with the low-cost MacBook, Apple could introduce a refreshed version of the MacBook Air next week. Most of the focus will be on the new machine, but the ‌MacBook Air‌ is expected to get some useful internal updates.
  M5 Chip
  The next-generation ‌MacBook Air‌ will adopt the M5 chip, which Apple already introduced in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models that came out last year.Apple's M5 chip uses third-generation 3-nanometer technology, and it features up to a 10-core CPU
  
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• Razer Launches MagSafe-Compatible Laptop Sleeve for Charging Your iPhone and AirPods

  27-02-2026 00:24 via macrumors.com
  Razer today introduced a new 16-inch laptop sleeve that has an integrated wireless charging feature for smartphones and other small devices like earbuds. Priced at $130, the sleeve includes two MagSafe-compatible wireless charging zones, so it can charge an iPhone and AirPods at the same time.
  The wireless charger is integrated into the top of the laptop sleeve, and the magnets serve as a clasp when the sleeve is closed and being used to transport a laptop. Power is delivered through a USB-C cab
  
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• Apple-Supported Aliro 1.0 Smart Lock Standard Officially Released

  27-02-2026 00:02 via macrumors.com
  The Connectivity Standards Alliance, which includes Apple, today released the Aliro 1.0 specification. Aliro is a new standard aimed at improving the way that smart door locks work with smartphones and wearables.
  Aliro supports interoperability between mobile devices, wearables, and access control readers, so smart locks can work with any smartphone or wearable device without the need for a dedicated app. It is aimed at improving smart locks for the home, but also for corporate offices, universi
  
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