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• Solved: iPad Pro vs. MacBook vs. Pro

  23-05-2017 20:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple gives customers a few choices, but maybe not the best choices...
  
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• CodeWeavers CrossOver for Mac review: Run Windows apps on Mac without installing Windows

  03-03-2026 13:33 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingPros14-day free trialDoesn’t require a full version of WindowsImproved interface and ease of useRegular updates, good technical supportConsSome Windows apps aren’t compatibleCan be complicated to useRequires Rosetta on Apple SiliconOur VerdictCodeWeavers is one of the simplest ways to run Windows apps on a Mac, and you don’t even need Windows.Price When Reviewed
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• Tapping may be ‘optional’ on the ‘touch-friendly’ MacBook Pro

  03-03-2026 13:15 via macworld.com
  
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  If you’ve been following the developments of Apple’s M6 MacBook Pro with its OLED touchscreen, it’s easy to think that the worlds of iPads and MacBooks are on a collision course. Some of you have gone so far as to propose that this new laptop could run iPadOS, or future iPads could run macOS. But according to a recent report, those ideas are very far from the truth.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is quite conscious about preserving its iPad and MacBook
  
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• Apple does cheap better than most companies do good

  03-03-2026 12:30 via macworld.com
  
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  Welcome to… Experience Week.On a scale of one to “bubble bath with Bad Bunny”, how would you say you are enjoying the experience so far?As of this writing, the experience so far has consisted of just two new products announced via press release: the iPad Air and the iPhone 17e. It occurs to the Macalope that the week that Apple has announced its new cheap phone and is widely expected to also announce a new cheap iPad and its cheapest MacBook ever, it’s a good ti
  
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• Even Apple knows the new iPad Air is a worthless upgrade

  03-03-2026 12:00 via macworld.com
  
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  If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s Apple’s copywriting team. Even when the general public is picking apart new features and laying on the criticism, Apple’s website has a knack for selling the mundane and making it exciting. Even something like relocating the camera can be an opportunity for a rhetorical flourish.But with the new M4 iPad Air, even Apple’s marketing team has nothing to go on. While the new “Just Landed” ad is pretty cool,
  
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• Which magnetic wireless speed is my iPhone? Wireless charging speeds compared

  03-03-2026 10:18 via macworld.com
  
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  Not having to find the right cable or carry one around with you makes wireless charging a convenient way of charging your mobile devices—iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and many third-party gadgets.There are multiple wireless charging standards and technologies. Here we will explain the major ones—Qi, MagSafe, Qi2 and the latest Qi2 25W. Knowing which is which will help you to make your charging life more efficient. Here we look at Qi2 vs MagSafe and Qi2 25W vs Qi2 and Apple&rs
  
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• Ditch Adobe’s monthly fees — this Mac PDF editor is 42% off

  03-03-2026 09:00 via macworld.com
  
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  TL;DR: Skip the Adobe Acrobat subscription and get the PDF Expert Premium Lifetime Plan for Mac for $79.97 (regularly $139.99).Adobe Acrobat is powerful, but for many Mac users, it’s more than they need — and more than they want to pay for. Monthly fees stack up quickly, especially when your main tasks are editing, signing, or converting PDFs. PDF Expert Premium offers a one-time alternative at $79.97. Instead of recurring charges, you get long-term
  
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• Anthropic Adds Free Memory Feature and Import Tool to Lure ChatGPT Users to Claude

  03-03-2026 00:33 via macrumors.com
  Anthropic is aiming to lure customers from ChatGPT and Gemini with a new memory import tool that's available to free users as of today. Conversations and memories from other AI providers can be imported into Claude, so new users will not need to start from scratch.
  Users can import preferences and context from an AI service like ChatGPT using a prompt that Anthropic prepared for other chatbots. The prompt instructs the AI to prepare a list of memories and context from past conversations, with fo
  
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• Apple Changes Trade-In Values for iPhones, Macs, and More

  02-03-2026 21:59 via macrumors.com
  Apple today updated its trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models. Trade-ins can be completed on Apple's website, or at an Apple Store.
  The charts below provide an overview of Apple's current and previous trade-in values in the United States, according to the company's website. Some of the estimated values increased slightly, while others decreased slightly.iPhone iPhone ModelNew ValuesOld Values iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to $685Up to $670iPhone 16 ProUp to $550Up to $550iPh
  
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• iPhone 17e: Smaller Details You Might Have Missed

  02-03-2026 20:27 via macrumors.com
  Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17e, with key upgrades over the iPhone 16e including the A19 chip, MagSafe, and the Ceramic Shield 2 for a more scratch-resistant screen. The device also has Apple's latest C1X modem for faster 5G, a doubled 256GB of base storage, and a new Soft Pink color option alongside White and Black.
  In addition to those headline changes, we uncovered four smaller iPhone 17e details:A19 chip limitation: While the A19 chip in the iPhone 17 has a 5-core GPU, the chip has a reduc
  
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• iOS 26.4 beta 3 is out now as Apple inches closer to release

  02-03-2026 19:35 via macworld.com
  
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  After Apple released iOS 26.3 last week, we were anticipating the first beta release of iOS 26.4 with bated breath. That’s because rumors for the better part of a year have pointed to this update as the one to bring the revamped Siri that has been expected since 2024. However, a rumor last week dampened those expectations considerably. Now it’s unclear if the 26.4 updates will have any of the “new Siri” at all, while some of its major features get pushed back.Sti
  
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• iPhone 17e: Your complete guide to Apple’s new budget phone

  02-03-2026 19:19 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple has introduced the iPhone 17e in black, white, and a new soft pink finish. Although the starting price hasn’t changed, the new iPhone is effectively $100 cheaper than the predecessor was, because it now starts with twice as much storage.
  Apple iPhone 17e release date & availability
  Pre-orders will begin on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with availability in over 70 countries from Wednesday, March 11, 2026.Pre-order an iPhone 17e at Apple
  Once the iPhone 17e is on sale it will
  
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• Apple Seeds Third Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers

  02-03-2026 19:09 via macrumors.com
  Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple provided the second beta to developers.
  Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update.iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 add multiple new features to the ‌iPhone‌ and the ‌iPad‌, but the first beta contained no sign of new Si
  
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• Apple Releases Third watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 Betas

  02-03-2026 19:07 via macrumors.com
  Apple today provided developers with the third betas of upcoming watchOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 betas for testing purposes. The software comes a week after Apple released the second betas.
  The software updates are available through the Settings app on each device, and because these are developer betas, a free developer account is required.watchOS 26.4 adds a new Average Bedtime metric to the sleep features that sync to the health app, so you can better keep an eye on how bedtime impa
  
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• Apple’s March announcements aren’t even close to done

  02-03-2026 18:33 via macworld.com
  
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  Last week Apple boss Tim Cook promised this would be a “big week” of product announcements, and the company has wasted no time in getting the ball rolling. So far today we’ve covered the iPhone 17e (pros: MagSafe and an A19 chip; cons: the MagSafe doesn’t get top charging speeds and the A19 is binned) and the 8th-gen iPad Air (different on the inside, identical on the outside), and we’re only a few hours into the week.In fact, based on leaks and sources at
  
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• Hello, the iPhone 17e is actually a good buy

  02-03-2026 18:14 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple kicked off its product launch week this morning by unveiling the iPhone 17e and iPad Air M4. While we initially expected the company’s latest entry-level smartphone to pack relatively minor upgrades, it actually brings more than half a dozen improvements. These include a stronger, more vibrant design, an enhanced camera, MagSafe support, faster chips, and more. At the same $599 price point as its predecessor, the iPhone 17e finally feels like a well-rounded mid-ranger we can
  
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• Report: Apple Asks Google to Run Siri on Its Servers

  02-03-2026 17:59 via macrumors.com
  Apple has asked Google to investigate setting up servers in its data centers to run a future version of Siri powered by Gemini, The Information reports.
  Currently, Apple sends its more complex AI queries to Private Cloud Compute, a system that runs on Apple servers using Apple silicon chips. Today, only 10% of Apple's Private Cloud Compute capacity is said to be in use on average. The usage is low enough that some servers intended for Apple's AI cloud system are still in warehouses and have not
  
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• The M3 iPad Air with 5G is $150 off

  02-03-2026 17:55 via macworld.com
  
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  There may be a new iPad Air on Apple’s website, but you’ll need to be a detective to find what’s new. So why not get an M3 model on sale instead, like this $150 discount on the 11-inch M3 iPad Air with 5G, dropping the price from $749 to $599 and the best we’ve ever seen.This is a tablet that we really love around here, as our review stands proof. We gave it a 4-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award for its outstanding performance, the gorgeous display,
  
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• Apple Releases iPhone Cases, Apple Watch Bands, and Crossbody Strap in New Colors

  02-03-2026 17:49 via macrumors.com
  A seasonal color refresh arrived today for a variety of Apple accessories, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and the Crossbody Strap. All of the accessories in the latest colors are available to order on Apple.com starting today.
  Apple's Silicone Case for the standard iPhone 17 model has three new color options, including Bright Guava, Vanilla, and Electric Lavender.Bright Guava and Vanilla extend to the Silicone Case for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the Pro models did not g
  
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• The new iPad Air is basically the old iPad Air

  02-03-2026 16:42 via macworld.com
  
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  Kicking off a week of product announcements, the new iPad Air has arrived, but if you go see it at the Apple Store, you’d be hard-pressed to know if Apple actually switched out the old models. They have the same dimensions, same colors, and same displays, have the same prices, and the same tagline on Apple’s website.What’s actually new is the CPU (M4 vs M3), modem (C1X), networking chip (N1), and RAM (12GB vs 8GB). Those are all fine upgrades, especially for the same p
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 17e gets MagSafe and A19, but it’s not all good news

  02-03-2026 16:18 via macworld.com
  
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  Apple today announced the iPhone 17e, a follow-up to last year’s iPhone 16e with a number of useful improvements, to kick off its ongoing “big week” of product announcements.As expected, the 17e has been upgraded to support Apple’s MagSafe charging technology, rectifying the 16e’s most painful shortcoming. This means that, provided you have a compatible charger, your phone will be securely held in the charging sweet spot by a ring of magnets.MagSafe would n
  
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• Touchscreen MacBook Pro to Be 'Touch-Friendly, Not Touch-First'

  02-03-2026 15:35 via macrumors.com
  Apple's rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro will be a "touch-friendly device, rather than one that's touch-first," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  Writing in Power On, Gurman said users will be able to easily move between touch-based and point-and-click inputs, thanks to changes coming in macOS 27 – set up in part by last year's Liquid Glass redesign. However, Apple is said to be taking a conservative approach to touch-based input, offering it more as a "bonus" than a prominent feature.
  
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• Apple iPhone 17e (2026) Complete Guide: Release date, price, specs & what’s new

  02-03-2026 15:31 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldLatest news: Apple has introduced the iPhone 17e in black, white, and a new soft pink finish. This article is currently being updated but here is the news at a glance:
  Apple iPhone 17e release date & availability
  Pre-orders will begin on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with availability in over 70 countries from Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  Apple iPhone 17e price
  The iPhone 17e starts at $599 (U.S.) for the 256GB model– this is double the base storage compared to the previous generatio
  
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• Apple iPad Air M4 (2026) Complete Guide: Release date, price, specs & what’s new

  02-03-2026 15:20 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldLatest news: Apple introduced the M4 powered iPad Air on March 2, 2026. This article is currently being updated but here is the news at a glance:
  M4 iPad Air Release date and availabilityPre-orders will begin on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, with availability from Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  M4 iPad Air PriceDespite the upgrades, starting prices remain the same as the M3 iPad Air
  WiFiCellularEducation11-inch iPad Air M4From $599From $749From $54913-inch iPad Air M4From $799From $949From $749M
  
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• iPhone 17e Now Features 256GB Base Storage

  02-03-2026 15:16 via macrumors.com
  Apple's just-announced iPhone 17e comes with doubled base storage compared to last year's predecessor while remaining at a $599 starting price.
  The iPhone 17e now comes with 256GB base storage, up from 128GB in the iPhone 16e. The change is especially notable, given the surge in price of DDR memory in recent months owing to the AI server build-out.The more affordable iPhone in Apple's lineup also now comes with MagSafe and Qi2 for fast wireless charging up to 15W, compared to 7.5W Qi wireless ch
  
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• Apple Announces iPhone 17e With A19 Chip, MagSafe, and More

  02-03-2026 15:07 via macrumors.com
  Apple today announced the iPhone 17e, featuring the A19 chip, MagSafe connectivity, faster charging, and more.The ‌iPhone 17e‌ contains the A19 chip introduced in iPhone 17. It features a 6-core GPU and a 4-core GPU. Apple pointed out that this makes it up to 2x faster than the iPhone 11. The new 16-core Neural Engine is optimized for large generative models. The ‌iPhone 17e‌ also contains Apple's latest-generation C1X modem from the iPhone Air, delivering up to 2x faster cel
  
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• Apple Unveils iPad Air With M4 Chip, Increased RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and More

  02-03-2026 15:05 via macrumors.com
  Apple today introduced a new iPad Air, with key upgrades including Apple's M4 chip for faster performance, an increased 12GB of RAM, Apple's N1 wireless networking chip with Wi-Fi 7 support, and Apple's custom C1X modem in cellular models.
  The new iPad Air has the same overall design as the previous-generation model, which is equipped with the M3 chip, 8GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 6E support.With the M4 chip, the iPad Air now has up to 30% faster multi-core CPU performance compared to the model with th
  
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• AirPods 4 ANC Hit $119 Low Price on Amazon

  02-03-2026 14:45 via macrumors.com
  Amazon today has the AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation for $119.00, down from $179.00. This is a solid second-best price on the AirPods 4 with ANC, and the best price we've tracked so far in 2026.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.Amazon currently provides a March 7 delivery date for free shipping on the AirPods 4, and Prime members should see faster estimates
  
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• Report: The giant foldable iPad isn’t dead

  02-03-2026 14:38 via macworld.com
  
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  We shouldn’t have to wait much longer for Apple’s first foldable device, with the iPhone Fold expected to launch this September. But there are plenty more folding devices in the company’s development pipeline, including one that will be particularly interesting for Apple fans who want a really big screen.In the latest instalment of his Power On newsletter, leaker Mark Gurman says what he describes as “a gigantic, foldable iPad” is currently in development.
  
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• Malwarebytes for Mac Review: Strong malware detection, but is it worth the price?

  02-03-2026 14:11 via macworld.com
  
  MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsStrong malware detection with fast scansSimple installation and setupSolid VPN and now includes external drive scanningConsInConsistent Browser Guard and web protectionNo firewall, parental controls, or automatic drive scanningLimited reporting and clunky malware detail navigationOur Verdict
  Malwarebytes Desktop Security for Mac is worth trying thanks to its fast scans, strong core protection, capable VPN, and risk-free 14-day trial, especially if you want s
  
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