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• Microsoft’s Surface Studio boondoggle

  03-01-2017 20:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon’s Echo is a success after selling a few million units., but Apple Watch...
  
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• AirPods Pro 3 are $40 off right now

  16-03-2026 19:07 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAirPods Pro 3View DealThere’s no reason to wait around to get yourself some new earbuds because the AirPods Pro 3 are down to $210 right now, a $40 discount at Amazon, and one of the best prices we’ve seen since all year.These earbuds are easily among our favorites, as we gave them a 4.5-star rating when we reviewed them, as well as our Editors’ Choice award. We loved how our favorite tracks sound with the buds in our ears and just how long the battery lasts, as well as
  
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• X-VPN review: Cheap VPN with great streaming – but slower speeds

  16-03-2026 17:28 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsFree planGrowing collection of server locationsGreat for geo-unblockingConsSignificant speed dropFive device limit is lower than rivalsOur VerdictX-VPN has improved significantly and is now a solid option, especially if you want a free VPN or a low-cost service that can reliably unblock streaming platforms and social media. Its proprietary Everest protocol works well for bypassing geo-restrictions, and the service offers a transparent no-logs policy backed b
  
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• Big changes are coming to iOS 27, but Liquid Glass is here to stay

  16-03-2026 15:38 via macworld.com
  
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  Last year’s 26-branded operating system updates, including macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 as well as the iPhone’s iOS 26, were dominated by a single but very broad design change. A new look called Liquid Glass was brought in across all of Apple’s devices, introducing glass-like transparency effects and animations. This wasn’t universally popular, but according to a new report, Apple has no plans to get rid of Liquid Glass any time soon.In the latest editio
  
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• Apple drops a surprise AirPods Max 2 update

  16-03-2026 14:48 via macworld.com
  
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  More than five years after the first generation arrived and 18 months after the perfunctory USB-C for Lightning swap, Apple has launched AirPods Max 2. The new headphones look the same, come in the same five colors, and have the same maligned Smart Case for the same $549. The only difference appears to be the inclusion of the H2 chip, which was introduced in the AirPods Pro 2 back in 2022. Like in that model, the H2 chip brings several overdue upgrades to AirPods Max 2, including A
  
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• AirPods Max 2: Price, release date, new features and everything you need to know

  16-03-2026 14:43 via macworld.com
  
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  Five years after the arrival of the AirPods Max (in December 2020) Apple has introduced that AirPods Max 2. These are Apple’s next-generation premium over-ear headphones, powered by the H2 chip and designed to deliver improved audio processing, noise cancellation, and spatial audio capabilities.
  They build on the original AirPods Max by refining connectivity, features, and audio performance while retaining the same design.In the past couple of years Apple has launched the AirPods
  
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• Sennheiser CX 80U Review: Affordable USB-C wired earbuds with impressive sound

  16-03-2026 13:34 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsLow priceUSB-C wired connectionHigh-res supportComfortable fitConsWired-onlyNo IP-ratingNo noise-cancellationOur VerdictThese affordable wired earbuds don’t include any extra features such as Bluetooth or noise-cancellation. However, the sound quality is good for the price, and the adoption of USB-C for a wired connection provides compatibility with a wide range of computers and mobile devices.Price When Reviewed
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• At 50, Apple is finally starting to Think Different

  16-03-2026 11:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Birthdays are a good time for taking stock: thinking about what you’ve achieved and what you want to do in the future. On the 50th anniversary of Apple’s founding, which falls on the first day of next month, the company’s management will have many things to feel proud about. But the best of all may be the way that, even now, it keeps reinventing itself.Apple has had lots of slogans over the years, but the one that best represents the company’s early mindset was u
  
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• Best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac for 2026

  16-03-2026 10:30 via macworld.com
  
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  USB-C is the modern connection standard shared by most new devices today. It comes in several different formats—USB-C, USB4 and Thunderbolt—but they all have the same reversible connector at the end and are interchangeable and backwards compatible. All of Apple’s new devices now use USB-C or Thunderbolt for charging and data transfers.Some cables are only really good for charging as their data-transfer (bandwidth) rate is too slow to be practical. In the reviews below
  
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• A $15 budgeting tool for the tax-season reality check

  16-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: iFinancer tracks your income, expenses, and savings with alerts and budgeting tools, now $14.97 for lifetime access (MSRP $30).Tax season tends to be a financial reality check. Maybe you owed more than expected, or maybe you realized you weren’t quite as organized as you thought. Either way, maybe it’s time to start one of the most dreaded parts of adulthood: getting better with your money. The iFinancer Income & Expense Tracker can help you do
  
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• iOS 27 Will Reportedly Be Like Mac OS X Snow Leopard

  15-03-2026 17:42 via macrumors.com
  In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that iOS 27 will be similar to 2009's Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that one of Apple's biggest priorities is bug fixes for improved performance and stability.At WWDC 2008, Apple showed a presentation that said Mac OS X Snow Leopard had "0 new features," as it opted to focus on performance and stability improvements. Technically, the update did include some smaller new features, but Apple was overwhelmingly focused on bug
  
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• Apple is Aiming to Add a System-Wide Liquid Glass Slider to iOS 27

  15-03-2026 17:13 via macrumors.com
  In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the latest internal version of iOS 27 does not have major Liquid Glass design changes, but there might be a new system-wide setting for precisely adjusting the look of the interface.
  iOS 26.1 lets you choose between "Clear" and "Tinted" options for Liquid Glass, with the "Tinted" look adding more opacity to user interface elements. And with iOS 27, which is expected to be released later this year, Apple might go even further.iOS 26.2
  
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• Apple's 2026 Studio Display Hits New Low Prices on Amazon at Up to $100 Off

  15-03-2026 16:50 via macrumors.com
  Apple just launched the new line of Studio Displays this month, and today Amazon has introduced the first discount on the Standard Glass model with Tilt-Adjustable Stand. You can get this Studio Display for $1,499.00, down from $1,599.00, a new all-time low price.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.Last week, Amazon had some initial launch discounts on a few Nano-Textu
  
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• MacBook Neo 2 With a Touch Screen Has Gone From Yes to Maybe to No

  15-03-2026 16:00 via macrumors.com
  A second-generation MacBook Neo with a touch screen has gone from a yes to a maybe to a no, according to rumors.
  In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple has yet to decide whether to bring touch-screen support to any Macs beyond the next high-end MacBook Pro, which is expected to be released in late 2026 or early 2027.A touch screen would slightly increase the cost of making the MacBook Neo, which is priced as low as $499, so the laptop will likely remain without one
  
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• How to connect two or more external displays to an M1, M2, M3, M4 or M5 MacBook or Neo

  15-03-2026 15:30 via macworld.com
  
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  While the higher-end MacBooks with M1/M2/M3/M4/M5 Pro and Max chips support multiple external displays, Apple’s lower-end range of MacBooks that use a standard M1 and M2 processor cannot natively connect more than one external monitor, and to do so the M3 has to have its lid closed. The MacBook Neo is also limited to just one external monitor.
  This is a massive limitation for these entry-level Macs: M1 MacBook, M2 MacBook and MacBook Neo. Apple’s M3 MacBook Air models do sup
  
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• No Major Changes to Liquid Glass Expected Across iOS 27 and macOS 27

  15-03-2026 15:22 via macrumors.com
  Apple's new Liquid Glass interface introduced across iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and its other latest software platforms is apparently here to stay.
  In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the latest internal versions of iOS 27 and macOS 27 do not have major Liquid Glass design changes. He also mentioned how Apple's new software design chief, Steve Lemay, was "a driving force" behind Liquid Glass and was "deeply involved in its development."Lemay joined Apple in 1999. He succeede
  
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• Apple sets series of global events for 50th anniversary

  15-03-2026 15:16 via macworld.com
  
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  It’s been a big week for Apple. On Wednesday, it launched the MacBook Neo, its first low-cost Mac laptop. On Thursday, Tim Cook kicked off Apple’s 50th anniversary with a letter to fans. And on Friday, Alicia Keys performed a surprise set at the Apple Store in Grand Central Station to celebrate.The Apple Store was closed Thursday and Friday as Apple erected a makeshift stage. Rumors of a Keys performance began circulating a few hours before the event.Apple also announce
  
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• iOS 27 likely won’t include any major changes to Liquid Glass: report

  15-03-2026 13:26 via 9to5mac.com
  In just a few months, Apple is expected to unveil its latest round of operating systems: iOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and so on. Previous reports on iOS 27 have heavily focused on how this years operating systems should focus more on performance improvements and overall stability.In today’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that we probably won’t see any serious changes to Liquid Glass, though there could still be some minor ones.more…
  
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• Protect your emails with this $50 backup tool

  15-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Mail Backup X Individual Edition for $49.99 (reg. $179) and securely back up Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and more with encrypted archives.Emails hold everything from contracts and receipts to client conversations and personal records. Yet most people don’t think about backing them up until something goes wrong—like an account issue, accidental deletion, or lost access.Well, you aren’t most people. Right now, you can get
  
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• “Almost Excel” isn’t Excel—Office for Mac is only $60 for a lifetime license

  15-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for $59.97 (reg. $219)—a one-time purchase that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneNote.At the end of the day, those “free” productivity apps aren’t really free. Sure, they technically cost $0 upfront, but the tradeoff is usually formatting issues, missing features, compatibility problems, and way too much wasted time.Right now, you can skip those headaches and
  
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• Indie App Spotlight: ‘Kiosk 27’ makes your iPhone camera feel like film

  14-03-2026 20:30 via 9to5mac.com
  Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.iPhone cameras have come a long way over the years, but if you find yourself yearning for more of a classy, filmic look versus the computational photography of today, Kiosk 27 might be a fun fit for you.more…
  
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• MacBook Neo makes the rest of Apple’s lineup a whole lot harder to justify

  14-03-2026 19:05 via 9to5mac.com
  Ever since the announcement of the $599 MacBook Neo over a week ago, I’ve been wondering: does this destroy the value proposition of other non-Pro laptops in Apple’s lineup? It’s a rather interesting question, because even at its incredibly affordable price point, MacBook Neo still manages to feel quite premium.After actually trying out the laptop after its launch on Wednesday, I find myself even more perplexed on how this thing fits in Apple’s lineup – but not in a
  
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• Get the New Book 'Apple: The First 50 Years' on Sale for Launch Week

  14-03-2026 15:45 via macrumors.com
  This week, tech columnist David Pogue launched a new book called "Apple: The First 50 Years." On Amazon, you can get the new book for $39.30 in hardcover, down from $50.00, the best price we've seen so far on the book.Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.The book explores the first five decades of Apple's history, including interviews with 150 key people who shaped Appl
  
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• Hands-on: This hub fixes the MacBook Neo’s biggest limitation

  14-03-2026 15:00 via 9to5mac.com
  Apple’s new MacBook Neo is one of the most exciting and disruptive products Apple has released in years. Starting at just $599, or $499 through the education store, it delivers incredible performance and build quality without much compromise. You get a laptop that looks, feels, and performs like a true Apple laptop. But like many Apple products in 2026, it lacks a variety of ports. I would argue that customers used to this price range expect more than just two USB-C ports from their Window
  
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• Apple just turned an entire generation of kids into Mac users

  14-03-2026 15:00 via macworld.com
  
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  For years, Chromebooks and low-cost Windows laptops have dominated the education sector for one primary reason: aggressive pricing. Some models sell for under $200, making them easy to deploy at scale. They’re also more sensible than entry-level iPads, thanks to the more mature operating systems, larger displays, built-in keyboards, and fuller feature sets. That dynamic is about to shift, however.With the new MacBook Neo, Apple is set to disrupt this longstanding formula, position
  
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• Apple @ Work: IT leaders fear vendor lock-in as the ‘Cloud Only’ dream fades

  14-03-2026 11:00 via 9to5mac.com
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• Use this $20 fancy AI photo editor to make your pics pop

  14-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Luminar Mobile for iOS & Android for $19.99 (reg. $47.99) and use AI-powered tools to enhance skies, portraits, lighting, and more.Most smartphone cameras are powerful enough to capture great photos—but the real magic often happens during editing. The problem? Many mobile photo editing apps either charge monthly subscription fees or overwhelm users with complicated tools.Luckily, you can grab lifetime access to Luminar Mobile for ju
  
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• Mac malware beware — Moonlock’s got your back for $30

  14-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Protect your Mac with Moonlock for just $29.99 (MSRP $54) — a one-year subscription that blocks malware, safeguards your privacy, and gives easy-to-follow security guidance.Worried about malware sneaking onto your Mac? Moonlock makes cybersecurity simple, human-friendly, and stress-free — all while keeping your Mac safe in the background. From hidden threats in old folders and mail attachments to risky network connections, this Mac-first antivirus 
  
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• Apple to Host 50th Anniversary Celebrations Around the World

  14-03-2026 05:33 via macrumors.com
  Apple today announced that it will be celebrating its upcoming 50th anniversary by hosting gatherings "around the world" throughout the month of March.
  "Each gathering highlights human creativity and ingenuity in action, and showcases the remarkable things people can do when they have the right Apple products in their hands," said Apple.17-time Grammy Award-winning music artist and producer Alicia Keys kicked off the celebrations today with a surprise performance at Apple's Grand Central store i
  
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• Apple TV: Every Academy Award winner and nominee to date

  14-03-2026 02:04 via 9to5mac.com
  As we wait for Sunday’s 98th Academy Awards, where Apple has six nominations for F1: The Movie, The Lost Bus, and Come See Me In The Good Light, here’s the complete list of every Oscar nomination and win Apple TV has ever scored.more…
  
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