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• iOS 27 finally lets you hide the Audio button in Messages—here’s how

  30-07-2026 12:34 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  We’ve all done it. Some more than others (just ask Justin Bieber). That annoying microphone button on the text entry line in the Messages app that kicks off dictation. It could be a button to start recording an Audio Message, depending on context.Either way, it’s not something you want to tap when you’re trying to type text. And for far too many people, that’s exactly what happens.Good news! In iOS 27, Apple allows you to decide whether that button activates Dict
  
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• Apple Upgrade makes getting a new Mac easier but not necessarily cheaper

  30-07-2026 12:15 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  The Apple Upgrade purchase program was introduced earlier this week in the U.S. It’s a leasing program where you agree to a term, pay a monthly fee, and then have to decide what to do with the device you bought at the end of the term. If you are familiar with car leases, Apple Upgrade will make perfect sense.When you’re in a situation where you need to buy a new Mac, it’s nice to have purchasing options that suit your finances. But regardless of how you buy a Mac, you
  
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• Secure your digital life across all your Apple devices

  30-07-2026 11:35 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  One of the things most of us love best about being in the Apple ecosystem is how easily we can move between our devices with our data always available. No matter if we’re on our iPhone, iPad or Mac, the continuity of experience is one that makes us feel at home. This also means that it’s important that our digital security covers all formats and works on all of them at the same time. So, how can we be sure that connections to networks remain private and our identities are pr
  
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• One AI app, many tools—including ChatGPT & Claude—just $70 for lifetime access

  30-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription for $69.97 (reg. $540) through Aug. 9 and access leading AI models plus writing, image, video, audio, and document tools—all in one app.Does your AI workflow involve opening five browser tabs before you’ve even started working? 1min.AI might be the productivity upgrade you didn’t know you needed. For $69.97 (reg. $540) through Aug. 9, you get lifetime access to the Advanced Business
  
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• Get a Touch Bar MacBook Pro for less than the cost of a new tablet — now $399.99 refurbished

  30-07-2026 10:00 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  TL;DR: Get a grade-A 2020 refurbished MacBook Pro with a Retina display, Touch Bar, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD for just $399.99 (MSRP $1,999).New MacBooks bring plenty of power, but they also bring premium price tags. If you want Apple hardware without spending over $1,000, the refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2020 delivers a lot of the features that made it a favorite among professionals — now available for $399.99 (MSRP $1,999).This Grade A refurbished mo
  
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• Macworld Podcast: Big changes in store for the Mac lineup

  30-07-2026 09:39 via macworld.com
  
  Macworld
  Apple has major plans for the Mac, starting this fall. In episode 993 of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the upcoming touchscreen MacBook Pro, new chips, and the big hurdle that could influence Apple’s plans. This is episode 993 with Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 993 YouTube
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