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…
How 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neo
What a funny coincidence that celebrations of Apple’s 50th anniversary would hit the same month that the company introduced the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop that has the potential to take the Mac to new…
I pushed my MacBook Neo to the limit. It didn’t break
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld tested the MacBook Neo with A18 Pro chip and 8GB RAM under extreme conditions, including 4K video editing and managing up to 59 browser tabs. The…
Fender Studio Pro review: Powerful digital audio workstation
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Powerful, full-featured DAW Affordable with either perpetual and subscription licenses Clip launcher, live performance, and project mastering modules Excellent virtual instruments and effects Interfaces with Splice and other music-related…
DuckDuckGo VPN review: Strong privacy, but missing key features
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid performance with minimal speed drop Good for geo-unblocking Cons Five device limit Relatively small server count Our Verdict DuckDuckGo VPN’s browser-based nature takes a little getting used to,…
The Mac just posted its ‘best launch week ever’ with non-Mac users
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that Apple’s CEO Tim Cook announced the “best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers” following the MacBook Neo launch. The $599 MacBook Neo appears…
Grab an iPad Air for $200 off in Amazon’s blowout sale
We love seeing a good closeout deal on Apple tech, especially when the new model is a very minor update. So today’s deal is right up our alley: Right now, you can get the 128GB…
Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub review: A portable iPad stand with 7 ports
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Seven top-end ports Portable Solid stand for all iPads Cons Limited angle adjustment HDMI capped at 4K/60Hz Short built-in cable Our Verdict There are enough fast ports to enable…
8 upgrades to make your old Apple gear feel new again
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld explores eight practical upgrades to revitalize older Apple devices without requiring annual hardware replacements, focusing on peripherals and accessories. Key recommendations include mechanical keyboards like the…
DarkSword malware targets iPhones that haven’t been updated yet
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports on DarkSword malware targeting iPhones running iOS versions 18.4 through 18.7, exploiting six security vulnerabilities to steal data and track users. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group…