Apple news

• New video proves that MacBook Neo lives rent-free in Microsoft’s head

  01-07-2026 20:08 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Sure, the MacBook Neo is pricier than it was a few months ago, but it’s still a great deal. It’s also still a threat to the Windows PC makers, so Microsoft, which makes the operating system at the core of those cheap, flimsy laptops that compete with the Neo, has gone on the offensive. It first published a white paper that made apples-to-oranges hardware comparisons and touted the virtues of Windows (hahahahahaha).In its newest move, the Microsoft Windows X account posted a
  
  Read more

• The ultimate workout buds just hit their lowest price ever at Amazon

  01-07-2026 19:38 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBeats Fit Pro 1st GenView Deal
  The Beats Fit Pro earbuds we love so much are down to $123.49 right now, an excellent 40 percent discount from the $200 MSRP. That’s the best price we’ve seen for these earbuds outside of a clearance Woot sale, so if you want a pair, go grab one.When the Beats Fit Pro came out, we proclaimed that these buds were better than the AirPods Pro. We gave these earbuds a clean 5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, as we appreciated how wel
  
  Read more

• Beats’ ultimate workout buds just hit their lowest price ever at Amazon

  01-07-2026 19:38 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldBeats Fit Pro 1st GenView Deal
  The Beats Fit Pro earbuds we love so much are down to $123.49 right now, an excellent 40 percent discount from the $200 MSRP. That’s the best price we’ve seen for these earbuds outside of a clearance Woot sale, so if you want a pair, go grab one.When the Beats Fit Pro came out, we proclaimed that these buds were better than the AirPods Pro. We gave these earbuds a clean 5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, as we appreciated how wel
  
  Read more

• ‘Constructive’ Siri AI meeting sparks hope for iPhone users overseas

  01-07-2026 19:26 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The big news at Apple’s WWDC event last month was the launch of Siri AI, an upgraded and rebranded version of its beleaguered voice assistant. The software was promptly released in beta form to a generally positive reception, and it will roll out to the general public in the fall as part of the OS 27 updates. But not every customer will get to join in.In a spiky open letter published on the same day as the announcement, Apple explained that Siri AI will be delayed for iPhone and i
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Trend Micro Antivirus for Mac review: Falls short where it matters

  01-07-2026 18:29 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a GlanceExpert's RatingProsAffordable introductory pricingNo-credit-card free trialStrong compressed archive scanningEffective camera & microphone monitoringDetailed CSV log exportsConsPoor malware detectionWebsite filtering frequently failsSlow full-system scansWeak phishing email protectionNon-resizable application window!)Our VerdictTrend Micro Antivirus for Mac an attractive price, a generous 30-day free trial, and useful features, including camera and microphone monitoring, s
  
  Read more

• The best way to upgrade your M4 Mac mini is half off today

  01-07-2026 17:52 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldSatechi USB4 NVME SSD EnclosureView Deal
  If you want to expand your Mac Mini M4’s storage, you’re going to need to get creative. The Satechi USB4 NVME SSD enclosure is one way to do it, and it’s going to cost you $63 to get right now, nearly half off its $120 MSRP.The Apple Mac Mini M4 comes with a few storage options, but, as everyone knows, every upgrade is particularly expensive. This tiny device lets you expand storage quite easily, allowing you to add up to 8TB of
  
  Read more

• iCloud’s ‘Hide My Email’ might not be hiding your email after all

  01-07-2026 17:34 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  A new report by 404 Media states that Apple’s Hide My Email feature contains a vulnerability that can be used to reveal the true email address behind the one that Apple generates for you. The vulnerability, which was found by Tyler Murphy, was reported to Apple last year, and has yet to be fixed.404 Media did not disclose how the vulnerability can be used, but it did perform its own testing and verified that the actual email address behind one created with Hide My Email was uncove
  
  Read more

• Dark Cherry is coming soon: See the iPhone 18 Pro’s confirmed new colors

  01-07-2026 17:12 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  It’s iPhone leaks season again. In just a couple of months, Apple is expected to unveil three new phones: the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, and a new foldable iPhone now rumored to be called the iPhone Ultra. But as always, one of the most important questions for buyers will be, What colors will Apple release this time?Like last year, Macworld has received information from a source familiar with Apple’s supply chain regarding the color options for the iPhone 18 lineup. We ca
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Avast One Review: Outstanding malware and phishing protection

  01-07-2026 16:57 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsExcellent overall malware protectionOutstanding Email Guard featureGood VPN featuresComprehensive security toolsConsExcessive upselling and feature fragmentation, even with Premium tier“AI Assistant” limited to basic questionsDetection gaps for some malwareSome UI and interface limitationsOur VerdictAvast One proves to be one of the best all-around security suites for Mac, offering excellent malware detection, outstanding phishing protection, and
  
  Read more

• You can blame the iPhone for the plunging U.S. birth rate

  01-07-2026 16:17 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The birth rate in the United States has hit historic lows. In fact, the country’s rate has been “below replacement fertility since 2007,” according to GovFacts. Now, scientists at the National Bureau of Economic Research believe they have found the reason for the decline: the iPhone.When the iPhone launched in 2007 and until 2011, AT&T was the only carrier for the phone. The researchers used this “to isolate an iPhone-specific channel” and compared
  
  Read more

• Leaked: Photographic evidence of ‘Dark Cherry’ iPhone 18 Pro

  01-07-2026 14:39 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  New flagship iPhones will be unveiled in just over two months, and we’re pretty sure these will include color options Apple has never offered before. Based on information provided by supply-chain sources, Macworld has previously offered an exclusive look at this year’s iPhone 18 Pro in a rich purplish burgundy named Dark Cherry (Pantone 6076), along with Light Blue (2121) and the more conventional silver (427C) and dark gray (426C).When we revealed these details in May, Macw
  
  Read more

• Why is the birth rate plunging in the U.S.? Apparently, it’s the iPhone’s fault

  01-07-2026 12:45 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The birth rate in the United States has hit historic lows. In fact, the country’s rate has been “below replacement fertility since 2007,” according to GovFacts. Now, scientists at the National Bureau of Economic Research believe they have found the reason for the decline: the iPhone.When the iPhone launched in 2007 and until 2011, AT&T was the only carrier for the phone. The researchers used this “to isolate an iPhone-specific channel” and compared
  
  Read more

• Apple A20 Pro preview: 2nm, Neural Engine, CPU, and GPU gains, and more

  01-07-2026 12:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  When the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra launch this September, Apple will power them with the newest A-series chip. As in recent years, the next-generation processor will likely be split into two, with a full-performance “Pro” version and a non-Pro model made for lower-cost products. All of the products released this fall are expected to use the Pro version of the chip.We won’t know for sure what it can do until we get to test it, but we can examine the history and per
  
  Read more

• Deal Days dropped this near-mint MacBook Pro refurb from $1,999 to $430

  01-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: A Grade A refurbished MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD is on sale for $429.97 (reg. $1,999) through July 1.A new MacBook Pro starts well over $1,500, but the refurbished market sells the same hardware for a lot less. This Grade-A MacBook Pro with a 2GHz quad-core Intel i5, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD is in near-mint condition, but it’s still on sale for only $429.97 during Deal Days (reg. $1,999).This is the Touch Bar model with a 13.3-inch
  
  Read more

Follow @Apple_Newsl on Twitter!