Latest macOS beta: What’s new and should you install it?

Macworld Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14, 2026, but development hasn’t stopped. Just two days later on September 16, Apple issued the first developer beta of macOS 27.2, beginning testing of the operating system’s next major point update…

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iOS 27.2 beta 2 is out now, skipping over iOS 27.1

Macworld Just a couple days after the wide release of iOS 27, Apple has released the first beta of iOS 27.2. That’s not a typo: it’s iOS 27.2, not 27.1. We never saw a 27.1 release, but Apple is beginning beta tests for the 27.2 branch. This likely has…

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iPhone 18 Pro owners report two serious bugs causing freezes and restarts

Macworld Apple upped the price of its phones this year, and while the new iPhone 18 Pro doesn’t cost quite as much as its Max sibling (let alone the $1,999+ iPhone Duo) it’s in the premium bracket where everything needs to be perfect. And sadly, that doesn’t…

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The Glacier iPhone 18 Pro Max is the anti-Cosmic Orange

Macworld I have an iPhone 18 Pro Max. Its color finish is Glacier. And I am of a generation that uses the term “cool” as a way to show approval, even if over the years, “cool” has gone from an enthusiastic expression to a subdued feeling. When it comes to my…

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Take nearly 50% off this slim Baseus MagSafe battery and never carry a charger again

Macworld Baseus Picogo MagSafe Power Bank View Deal Since you’re always carrying your phone, always using it for social media, work, and emails, there’s enough to worry aout with adding bettery life to the list. This Baseus Picogo MagSafe power bank, on sale…

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Best Mac 2026: Every Apple Mac and MacBook compared

Macworld Which Mac is best for you? Whether you want everyday portability, professional creative power, desktop performance, or budget-friendly computing, Apple’s lineup has a Mac that fits. For $699 you can own a MacBook Neo , which is Apple’s most…

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Should you buy a Mac Studio now? M5 Max vs M5 Ultra buying advice

Macworld Apple announced the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac Studio on August 25, with shipping from September 22. As the Mac Studio has just received a major update, this is generally a good time to buy if you need a powerful professional desktop. For most…

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Best USB-C and Thunderbolt cables for iPhone, iPad and Mac for 2026

Macworld 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…

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Mac Studio (M5 Max) review: Shifting into overdrive

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Dramatic SSD speed boost Enhanced external display support Cons RAM and SSD are not user upgradeable Our Verdict The Mac Studio’s SSD speed improvement is so dramatic that even if you bought an M4 Max or M3 Ultra Mac…

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Should you buy a Mac mini now? M6 vs M5 Pro buying advice

Macworld It’s a good time to buy a Mac mini. Apple announced the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini on August 25, with shipping from September 22. With another significant update unlikely soon, there is little reason to wait if you need a compact desktop Mac. For…

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Popping your iPhone 18 Pro into last year’s case? Not so fast

Macworld Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max look identical to the previous iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max generation, with a few minor visual differences such as a smaller Dynamic Island at the front and, of course, the new colors (RIP Cosmic Orange)…

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Sorry Android, even the ‘dull’ iPhone is still the hottest handset around

Macworld This was expected to be a momentous year for the iPhone, and for once, reality lived up to the hype. The iPhone Duo is a wonder of engineering and industrial design, and offers hope that foldable phones can finally enter the mainstream. It’s fun, a…

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Get a lifetime PDF editor for Mac for $79.99 — An Acrobat alternative for less

Macworld TL;DR: PDF Expert edits, signs, and converts PDFs on Mac without a subscription — PDF Expert Premium Plan is on sale for $79.99 (reg. $139.99). Adobe Acrobat charges a recurring monthly or annual fee just to edit, sign, or convert a PDF, and that…

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Drop Microsoft 365 and buy Office for your Mac outright for $99.97

Macworld TL;DR: Own Word, Excel, PowerPoint , Outlook, Teams, and OneNote on your Mac with a lifetime license for $99.97 (MSRP $219). A Microsoft 365 subscription bills you every year for as long as you use it, and the total climbs well past the cost of the…

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Handle every PDF task on your Mac with one $39.99 lifetime license

Macworld TL;DR: A lifetime license to PDF Reader Pro Premium for Mac is on sale for $39.99 (MSRP $79.99), giving you full PDF editing, OCR, forms, and signatures with no subscription. Editing a PDF on a Mac usually means exporting it somewhere else, making…

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These MacBook refurbs are under $200

Macworld TL;DR: This refurbished Apple MacBook Pro is on sale for $199.97 (reg. $699). Brand-new MacBooks have always been pretty expensive, but it’s even harder to deal with when tech prices are rising across the board. If you want a good computer for the…

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Keep your data private on 10 devices for 5 years with AdGuard VPN at just $34.97

Macworld TL;DR: Protect up to 10 devices for five years with an AdGuard VPN subscription for $34.97 (MSRP $359.40) through September 20. Most VPN services bill you month after month, and five years of that runs into the hundreds. A one-time price ends the…

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Coming to Apple TV: All the upcoming shows, series, movies, trailers, and more

Macworld Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by…

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Apple TV this week: ‘Slow Horses’ season 6 is now streaming

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…

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Best Apple Watch 2026: Series 12 vs Ultra 4 vs SE 3

Macworld Choosing the right Apple Watch depends on your budget, lifestyle and which features matter most to you. As of September 2026, Apple’s lineup consists of the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch SE 3, although the various…

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