Strap in Apple fans, 2026 is going to be a wild ride
Just over 12 months ago, I set about the task of evaluating Apple’s 2024, a year in which its hits were misses and its misses were hits. Then, as now, the company’s pet projects were…
David Price
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2026 Apple Watch preview: 7 things I expect (and hope) to see next year
All things considered, 2025 was a good year for the Apple Watch: we got three new models, and I gave two of them strongly positive reviews. (I haven’t tried the Ultra 3 yet, but it’s…
Backbone Pro review: A premium gamepad at a very premium price
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable to use Robust and accurate controls Works with and without a phone case Cons No rumble ALPS rather than Hall-effect joysticks High price Our Verdict The lack of…
The iPhone 17e may be Apple’s last chance to save the budget phone
It’s been a mixed year for the iPhone. Overall, the largest jewel in Apple’s product crown remains an industry-shaping juggernaut ($49 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter alone, up 6 percent on the previous…
Wow Live Translation on my AirPods actually works
This fall, Apple gave its new iOS 26 Live Translation feature an instant upgrade: AirPods support. Like a real-life version of the Babel fish, compatible AirPods paired with an up-to-date iPhone can now be inserted…
I used AirPods Live Translation for a real conversation, and all I have to say is ‘Wow’
This fall, Apple gave its new iOS 26 Live Translation feature an instant upgrade: AirPods support. Like a real-life version of the Babel fish, compatible AirPods paired with an up-to-date iPhone can now be inserted…
Can Apple really fix Siri, or is it too far gone?
Lots of exclusives on Macworld last week, as our tireless code-breaker Filipe Esposito turned up clues to a mystery Apple smart home accessory, HomePod mini and AirTag upgrades, a new display, and much more. All…
iPhone 16e named ‘Bust of the Year’ in MKBHD smartphone awards
It’s December, and that means we can expect a slew of end-of-year awards features–which is usually good news for big companies like Apple. But not all awards, it turns out, are positive. The hugely popular…
Apple faces ‘biggest personnel shake-up in decades’ as another top exec eyes exit
Much talk in Silicon Valley lately has focused on the timing of Apple boss Tim Cook’s retirement. At the age of 65, and having publicly discussed his departure as far back as 2021, he isn’t…
The iPhone SE is obsolete, and so is the last hope for a ‘normal’ iPhone
In “Wow, I feel old” news last week, Apple officially moved the original iPhone SE from the vintage to the obsolete list. That’s not just a nominal change; while vintage products can still access a…