The iPhone 17e is bad in a really good way
I’ve been playing with the iPhone 17e for a few days now, and my skeptical first impressions are gradually mellowing into a sort of indulgent fondness. It isn’t the best iPhone I’ve tested, or even…
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The iPhone 17e proves MagSafe charging speeds don’t matter
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld’s testing reveals the iPhone 17e takes 3 hours 3 minutes for full wireless charging compared to 2 hours 6 minutes for the iPhone 17, using older…
Why did Apple just declare a 12-year-old iPhone obsolete?
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple has officially declared the iPhone 5 obsolete, ending all hardware servicing for the 12-year-old device that launched in 2012. According to Macworld’s understanding, this move is…
Big changes are coming to iOS 27, but Liquid Glass is here to stay
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple’s Liquid Glass design from iOS 26 will remain despite claims of unpopularity, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman stating adoption rates are actually high. iOS…
At 50, Apple is finally starting to Think Different
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…
First MacBook Neo teardown praises ‘absolutely amazing’ repairability
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that the new MacBook Neo has received exceptional praise for its repairability in a teardown video by TECH RE-NU. The device features modular components, minimal…
Apple’s folding iPhone ‘Ultra’ could cost under $2,000
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple’s rumored folding iPhone may be called “iPhone Ultra” and could start at $1,999 for 256GB storage. The device is expected to feature 12GB…
The fix for MacBook Neo’s biggest flaw is on your wrist
How quickly things change. A couple of weeks ago, Apple was that out-of-touch company with the expensive products; now, following the launch of the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, it’s the Value Tech Warehouse. Gone…
Uh-oh, PC makers are doubting Apple again
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo has shocked the PC industry, with Asus co-CEO S.Y. Hsu calling it a significant surprise to competitors. Macworld’s review praised the Neo’s…
HomePad reportedly delayed (again), and it’s all Siri’s fault (again)
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports Apple’s HomePad smart home display is delayed until fall 2026, shifting from tvOS 26 to tvOS 27. The 7-inch wall-mounted device faces delays due to…