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Apple's first mini-LED ProMotion monitor has a nice price
Apple has updated its Studio Display gets Thunderbolt 5 and a better webcam, but the star is the new Studio Display XDR.
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M5 MacBook Air: Your complete guide
Apple’s M5 MacBook Air is here. Here’s everything we know so far about the design, specs, performance, price, and release timeline.
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The M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros are a bigger upgrade than we thought
Enter super cores and Fusion Architecture.
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Tapping may be 'optional' on the 'touch-friendly' MacBook Pro
New report claims that the rumored M6 MacBook Pro will be a distinctly different experience than the iPad.
News Analysis
Apple's March announcements aren't even close to done
In terms of sheer volume this is shaping up to be a big week for Apple fans.
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Apple retail stores brace for 'major rush'
Dedicated table will reportedly showcase the budget MacBook, which Apple hopes will "drive a serious number of switchers."
Feature
March is a huge month for Apple fans–here's what's coming
New Macs, iPads, iPhones, and everything else coming during a jam-packed month.
Opinion
A cheap laptop is the shakeup the MacBook lineup needs
Apple's upcoming budget laptop could send ripples of change throughout the MacBook lineup.
Opinion
Apple's cheap MacBook only has one job
Something's been missing from the MacBook lineup, and it's time Apple brought it back: Fun.
News
Apple testing a Studio Display with high-end ports and speakers
Code discoveries point to dual Studio Display 2 configurations, with changes that may separate a standard model from a premium one.
Feature
What do Apple fans want? An iBook… er SE… er MacBook!
The results are in: Here's what Macworld readers want from Apple's cheap MacBook.
Feature
Apple’s March event: 6 burning questions
The company’s secretive culture makes it challenging for leakers to get the full picture.
News Analysis
Apple’s low-cost MacBook may skip these features (but you won't miss them)
Apple appears to be reusing older components to make its most affordable Mac yet.
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Apple Spring Event 2026: When it’s expected, how to watch, and all the rumors
Apple’s March 4 'experience' event is coming. Here’s what could launch, from a new iPhone to updated Macs and iPads.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What to expect from the Apple Experience on March 4
The Apple Experience event is next week, on March 4. On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we expect: new MacBooks, new iPads, a new iPhone 17e, and a lot more.
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Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro might get its own Dynamic Island
A new report descibes a 'refreshed, dynamic user interface' that blends iOS with macOS.
Apple Breakfast
Apple's cheap MacBook will be how cheap, exactly?
A sub-$500 MacBook is a nice idea, but budget seekers might need to recalibrate their expectations.
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Apple set to launch 'at least 5 new products' by March 4
Low-cost MacBook will be accompanied by a range of 'hardware, software, and chips,' according to a new report.
Feature
How long Macs & MacBooks last: Lifespan, support & when to upgrade
How long do Macs and MacBooks last? Average lifespan, macOS support timelines, battery life, and when it’s time to upgrade.
Feature
Apple's next Macs will finally check every box
Apple is finally ready to deliver some of the features Apple fans have wanted for years, starting with a true budget MacBook.
Deal
Get a free storage upgrade with this M5 MacBook Pro deal
The 1TB M5 MacBook Pro is down to the price of the 512GB model at B&H.
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Dwindling M1 Air stock points to imminent release of a budget MacBook
It looks increasingly likely that Apple will launch its new laptop in time for its March 4 "experience."
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macOS 26.3 may have spilled Apple’s March 4 secrets
Product drivers for the low-cost MacBook and two new Studio Displays spotted in the latest macOS code.
Feature
ChatGPT is your iPhone's secret superpower
Forget Siri 2.0. OpenAI’s smarter chatbot is already integrated into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: MacBooks are coming! Cheap MacBooks are coming!
Apple has something cooking for March 4, and the signs indicate we are getting the laptop we’ve been waiting for. We’re talking about the upcoming event and new developments in Apple AI hardware on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
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Apple's March event might bring several days of surprises
Report predicts Apple will unveil new iPhone, iPad, and MacBooks over the course of several announcements leading up to March 4 "special experience."
News
Finally! Apple adds MacBook battery charge limit to macOS 26.4
You'll be able to set your MacBook so it stops charging at intervals between 80 and 100 percent.
Deal
Get this super-fast Apple Thunderbolt 4 cable for nearly half off
Apple's 3-foot Thunderbolt 4 cable is down to just $37 at Woot.
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Samsung’s new Privacy Display might end up in a MacBook
Privacy Display lets users black out certain parts of the screen when viewing at an angle.
News
Low-cost MacBook leads flurry of new Mac releases
Apple reportedly has several new Macs ready to launch in the coming weeks.
Feature
macOS 26 bricked my AirPort Time Capsule
After upgrading to macOS 26.2, things started to go wrong with Time Machine. Now I have a drive that won't work with my Mac.
News Analysis
Podcast: iPhone 17e, M5 MacBook Pros, and more coming soon
Apple is expected to release several products over the next few weeks. We talk about them on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
News
Forget the iPhone, Apple might be bringing under-screen Touch ID to the Mac
It's a long shot, but a suspiciously non-specific Apple patent has raised questions about biometrics on the Mac.
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Best iMac deals: Save on M4 iMacs & refurbished models
Find the best iMac deals right now with top discounts – including M4 and refurbished iMac options.
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We need this '1984' MacBook case to be real
Spigen has teased a retro MacBook Air case that's styled like an original Macintosh.
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Report: New Macs coming soon (for real this time)
The new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro and M5 MacBook Air could arrive 'as early as March 2.'
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This Apple silicon theory has us even more excited for the M5 MacBook Pro
It could also explain why there are no M5 Pro references in the iOS 26.3 RC.
News
The M5 Ultra secret is out
The iOS 26.3 release candidate has references to M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips.
Deal
The M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM is an amazing $300 off
This is the best deal we've seen for this MacBook Pro.
Updated
Best Apple deals for February 2026
We've used our expert experience with Apple products and pricing history knowledge to find the best deals on Apple products in the U.S. and U.K.
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Redesigned OLED MacBook Pro on track to arrive this year, report claims
Based on supply-chain activity, we'll get a new-look machine, possibly with a touchscreen, before the end of 2026.
Feature
M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros and everything else coming from Apple this month
MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and Max, an iOS beta with the new Siri, and perhaps a few other surprises.
News
The new M5 MacBook Pros could arrive any day now
The laptops' release is reportedly tied to macOS 26.3, which is nearing completion.
Feature
Creator Studio vs. Creative Cloud: Can Apple's new suite take on Adobe?
Which creative suite makes more sense for video, photo, and audio creators?
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Apple completely changed how you buy a new Mac
Each component is treated separately, as if you’re building a machine from scratch.
News Analysis
Sorry Apple fans, Mac prices might be going up this year
The increasing cost of RAM is going to catch up to Apple at some point, and the Mac is an obvious target.
Feature
11 Apple Creator Studio facts you need to know before subscribing
Here's what Apple doesn’t tell you about its new creative subscription.
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The road to the next insanely great Mac is paved with AI
Apple Intelligence might actually be the latest attempt by Apple to fulfill the dream behind the original Mac.
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