When to expect your pre-ordered Apple devices to ship
Apple has launched a slew of new devices, and many of them start shipping on November 6. That date is going to be a good one to go check out an Apple Store, as depending on what you've pre-ordered, there may not be much reason to wait.The online Apple Store is replete with new devices, but the delivery times can vary considerably - image credit: AppleAs ever, the devil is in the details of what precise configuration you've ordered. But, for instance, adding a nanotexture display to a MacBook Pro or an iPad will add delays. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple holds steady as global smartphone shipments plunge 20% in Q3 2026
While the global smartphone market suffered its steepest third-quarter decline in more than a decade, Apple emerged as the clear winner… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iOS 27.2 gives Shortcuts app these new and improved features
iOS 27.2 launched this week with a variety of new features for Siri AI, FaceTime, Messages, and more, plus a handful of improvements for the Shortcuts app. Here’s everything new in Shortcuts. more…

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How to make a HomePod your Mac’s default speaker
At last, you can make a HomePod your Mac's default speaker. Learn the compatibility requirements and how to set it up. (It's easy.) (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Up to 350,000 Macs exposed by a forgotten Popcorn Time updater
An abandoned Popcorn Time updater left up to 350,000 Macs vulnerable to remote takeover, giving potential attackers a way to execute malicious code with full system privileges.Popcorn TimeSecurity researchers at Eye Research detailed the discovery in an October 22, 2026, research report about Operation IXIM. The vulnerability affected Time4Popcorn, an abandoned fork of the popular BitTorrent streaming application that continued circulating under the Popcorn Time name after the original project shut down in 2014.Some users had stopped using Popcorn Time, but its updater kept running. Eye Research discovered attackers could hijack it to install malware and intervened between November 2025 and March 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 27.3 release date: Here’s when to expect new iPhone features
Apple released iOS 27.2 this week with new features for Messages, Siri AI, and Photos, plus an Apple Music rebrand and more. But work on iOS 27.3 is already well underway, here’s when to expect the next big iPhone update. more…

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MLS unveils key 2027 sprint season matches on Apple TV as Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami opens historic calendar shift
Major League Soccer has revealed cornerstone matchups for its 2027 “Sprint Season,” the abbreviated campaign that will bridge… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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This new tool checks AI answers for you, and it costs less than $50 for life
Compare answers across multiple mAI odels with a Clearafi. A lifetime Tier 1 subscription to the AI checker is on sale now. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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This extension will let Safari fill your entire front screen on an iPhone Duo
As the developer says, Wider will lets page content extend into the space beside Safari's controls on the front screen, simple as that. If you don't want that black bar for browser controls, this will fix that for you. It's free on the App Store, for now.https://www.getwider.app Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Reddit now lets you choose between For You and Following feeds
Reddit has announced the introduction of a new For You feed, an algorithmic-driven one that tries to find new communities and threads to match your interests. Fortunately, you don’t have to use it … more…

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The education price of the MacBook Neo just jumped again
The MacBook Neo was already a bargain by Mac standards when it launched with a starting price of $599, but for students an education price of $499 made it a steal. Sadly, that changed back in June when both retail and education prices rose by $100. Now, however, the education price has been raised even further … more…

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iPhone Duo: Apple's First Foldable Impresses, With Compromises
Analyst Mark Vena finds practical value in the iPhone Duo's larger screen, but its $1,999 price and camera trade-offs complicate the buying decision. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Apple seems to have the right approach to the first touchscreen Mac
Steve Jobs famously dismissed the idea of a touchscreen Mac back in 2010 when he said that it “gives great demo” but turns out to be “ergonomically terrible” in real-life use. It was inevitable that eyebrows would be raised when the company did a U-turn on this by launching the first touchscreen Mac. But while I have no interest myself, I do think the company’s counterargument some 16 years later makes sense … more…

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Russia orders Apple to surrender users' messages on demand
Apple and Microsoft have been added to a Russian state surveillance registry, requiring them to hand over users' text, video and audio messages without a legal process, and by request.Moscow at night (Credit: Evgenit/Pixabay)Multiple firms and apps are already on this same list, including WhatsApp and Telegram, so it's not clear why it has taken until now for Apple to be added. It's a continuation of the country's moves to control users' messages, though, as it follows Russia's blocking of FaceTime in 2025.According to Bloomberg, Apple and Microsoft were added to this registry of "organizers of information dissemination" on October 2, 2026. The registry is operated by the country's state media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, which previously forced Apple to remove VPN apps from the App Store. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Beyond Bill Nighy, Apple TV 'Ascension' is getting three more stars
Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, and T'Nia Miller are all coming aboard Alfonso Cuaron's "Ascension." They join stars Caitriona Balfe and Bill Nighy in the Apple TV drama inspired by the novel "Last Days" by Adam Nevill. The premiere date has not been announced, but late 2027 seems likely.https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/alfonso-cuaron-apple-tv-ascension-cast-1236933558/ Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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You can now spend between $1,999 and $14,549 on a MacBook Pro
There weren’t too many surprises with yesterday’s launch of the first touchscreen Mac, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display. But one of those was the option to spec the SSD to a massive 16GB. With the M6 MacBook Pro the new entry-level model, that means that you can now spend anywhere between $1,999 and $14,549 on a new MacBook Pro … more…

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Apple’s PROLED MacBook Pro finally breaks the grid
Macworld This has been a year of major change with Apple’s MacBook lineup. 2026 started with simple and limited choices, and it’s ending with a robust lineup that broadens the MacBook’s appeal. When the year started, Apple offered the MacBook Air, the laptop for the general consumer, and the MacBook Pro, the choice for professionals with higher demands. Those laptop were effective in reaching a large part of the market, but it was missing laptops at the two ends of the market: the sub-$1,000 market where budget-conscious shoppers are at, and the ultra-luxury market where money is no object. In March, Apple released the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop (now $699) that instantly became a hit in the budget market. And on Wednesday, Apple went in the completely opposite direction with the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR, a laptop that’s the rich pro’s pro. You’ll pay top dollar for it–starts at $2,899 for a 14-inch model, and a maxxed-out 16-inch model tops out at $14,549. Regardless of how you configure it, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR has top-notch features at its base, and it’s not difficult to find people who are willing to pay for it. When 2026 started, a top-of-the-line MacBook Pro cost $7,199. What does nearly twice as much get you now? An OLED touchscreen display, a better sound system, a new design that’s about a pound lighter, and, just so everyone knows you have one, a glowing Apple logo for the first time in 10 years. What about the grid? At the 1998 Macworld Expo, Steve Jobs addressed the need for Apple to simplify its overly complicated Mac lineup. He presented what’s been dubbed the product grid, made up of two product lines (desktop and laptop) and two customer markets (consumer and professional). It’s been attributed as the core of Apple’s success and a testament to its simplicity. The company doesn’t get bogged down in too many SKUs and customers can easily find their desired product. But over recent years, Apple’s Mac market share has been somewhat flat. Any noticeable jump in sales during a quarter was offset by a downturn soon after. It’s been reported that Apple wants its Mac market share to grow, and to do so it has determined that it needs to be more aggressive towards the attracting the fringes of the PC laptop market. So it broke the grid. Instead of two options appealing to most people Apple needed to offer products to persuade those sitting on the fence to get off it and buy a MacBook. Now, there’s an affordable gateway into the Mac and an ultra-luxury option, along with the usual in-between options. Choices, choices. The grid served its purpose but is now insufficient for a company the size of Apple. It’s time to move off it. What’s different now is that the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display are distinct products with obvious feature separation. It doesn’t have the quaint simplicity of Jobs’ quadrant, but by expanding the grid, Apple has set up the Mac for a different kind of success—one that fills every need and leaves no wallet unturned.

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Edit any PDF on your Mac with this $39.99 lifetime license
Macworld TL;DR: Edit, sign, and redact PDFs with a lifetime PDF Reader Pro Premium license for Mac, now $39.99 (reg. $79.99). Changing the text in a PDF usually means paying Adobe for an Acrobat subscription every month you need it. PDF Reader Pro edits a PDF’s text and images the way you’d edit a Word document, and a lifetime Premium license for Mac is on sale for $39.99 (reg. $79.99). Pages can be merged, split, rotated, cropped, or deleted, and large files open fast. A document with thousands of pages loads in about 2 seconds. For a folder of files, PDF Reader Pro compresses, encrypts, and adds watermarks, headers, and footers to all of them at once. For contracts and paperwork, you can build fillable forms, fill out forms made in Acrobat, and sign with a legally binding digital signature that verifies who signed. OCR turns scanned pages into searchable, editable text. Redaction permanently blacks out confidential text and images before you send a file to anyone. This license lets you install PDF Reader Pro on one Mac running macOS11 or later. Stop renting a PDF editor by the month. Get a PDF Reader Pro Premium lifetime license for Mac for $39.99 (reg. $79.99). PDF Reader Pro Premium License For Mac: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Get Office 2024 Pro Plus for the Windows PC next to your Mac for $49.97
Macworld TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, Access, and more on your Windows PC with a lifetime Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus license, now $49.97 (reg. $249.99). Plenty of Mac owners still keep a Windows PC for work, school, or the family desk, and installing Office through Microsoft 365 Personal costs $99.99 a year. A Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus lifetime license sets up that PC for a one-time $49.97 (reg. $249.99). This license works on Windows 10 and 11 PCs only and isn’t compatible with Mac or macOS devices. Install it on the Windows machine, and keep your Mac for everything else. Professional Plus includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access. Access isn’t included in the Home or Home & Business editions, so this is the version to get if you build databases or manage business records. The license is tied to the PC itself rather than your Microsoft account, which keeps the price low. Once installed, Office remains on that one computer without a subscription. Security updates continue throughout the supported lifecycle, and the feature set remains the same rather than changing with each cloud update. You have to redeem your code within 7 days of purchase. Pay for Office on your Windows PC once instead of every year. Through Nov. 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows for $49.97 (reg. $249.99). Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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MacBook Air, Pro and Neo batteries compared: Which MacBook has better battery life
Macworld Measuring MacBook battery life in straight hours of real-world usage (as Apple likes to do) is not always an accurate metric for comparison purposes as so many use and environmental factors play a part. We can, however, rely on straight technical specifications to tell us the stated battery capacities of each MacBook. Where Apple is secretive about iPhone battery specifications (see our list of iPhone battery capacities based on teardowns), the company does list MacBook capacities in Watt hours (Wh). We have trawled through the Apple product Tech Specs pages from 2009 to 2026 to bring you as complete a list as we can gather using official Apple battery declarations. The watt-hour is a unit of energy equivalent to one watt (1W) of power utilized for one hour of time. it is calculated by multiplying the number of Amps with the battery voltage. The higher the number of Wh the longer a battery will last using the same application. Batteries will lose efficiency over time so don’t expect a 2010-era MacBook battery to still possess the same power as it did when it was new or more than a 2026 model, even if it had an originally higher Wh rating. Read How to test a MacBook battery: see if it needs replacing & replace it. Our list includes older MacBooks that used an Intel processor, and works its way to the latest M-series (for example, M1, M2 Pro, M3, M4, M5, M6) MacBooks. The MacBook Neo with its A18 Pro chip starts us off. MacBook Neo battery cappacity 13-inch MacBook Neo, 2026:   36.5Wh MacBook Air battery capacities 11-inch MacBook Air (Intel) 11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Late 2010:   35Wh 11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2011:   35Wh 11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2012:   35Wh 11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2013:   38Wh 11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Early 2015:   38Wh 11-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Early 2015:   38Wh 13-inch MacBook Air (Intel) 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2009:   40Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Late 2010:   50Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2011:   50Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2012:   50Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Mid 2013:   54Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Early 2014:   54Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Early 2015:   54Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, 2017:   54Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Retina, 2018:   50.3Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Retina, 2019:   49.9Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, Intel, Retina, 2020:   49.9Wh 13-inch MacBook Air (M-series) 13-inch MacBook Air, M1:   49.9Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, M2:   52.6Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, M3:   52.6Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, M4:   53.8Wh 13-inch MacBook Air, M5:   53.8Wh 15-inch MacBook Air (M-series) 15-inch MacBook Air, M2:   66.5Wh 15-inch MacBook Air, M3:   66.5Wh 15-inch MacBook Air, M4:   66.5Wh 15-inch MacBook Air, M5:   66.5Wh MacBook Pro battery capacities 13-inch MacBook Pro (Intel) 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2009:   60Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2010:   63.5Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Early 2011:   63.5Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Late 2011:   63.5Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2012:   63.5Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, Late 2012:   74Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, Early 2013:   74Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, Late 2013:   71.8Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2014:   71.8Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2015:   74.9Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2016, 2x TB3 ports:   54.5Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2016, 4x TB3 ports:   49.2Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2017, 2x TB3 ports:   54.5Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2018, 4x TB3 ports:   58Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2019, 2x TB3 ports:   58.2Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2019, 4x TB3 ports:   58Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2020, 2x TB3 ports:   58.2Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2020, 4x TB3 ports:   58Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro (Intel) 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2009:   73Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2010:   77.5Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Early 2011:   77.5Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Late 2011:   77.5Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2012:   77.5Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2012:   95Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2 Retina, 2013:   95Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2014:   95Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Retina, 2015:   99.5Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2016:   76Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2017:   76Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2018:   83.6Wh 15-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2019:   83.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro (Intel) 16-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, 2019:   98.8Wh 17-inch MacBook Pro (Intel) 17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Early 2009:   95Wh 17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2009:   95Wh 17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Mid 2010:   95Wh 17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Early 2011:   95Wh 17-inch MacBook Pro, Intel, Late 2011:   95Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro (M-series) 13-inch MacBook Pro, M1:   58.2Wh 13-inch MacBook Pro, M2:   58.2Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro (M-series) 14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro:   69.6Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro:   69.6Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max:   69.6Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M3:   69.6Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro:   72.4Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max:   72.4Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M4:   72.4Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro:   72.4Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Max:   72.4Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M5:   72.4Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro:   72.4Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max:   72.4Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro M6:   72.4Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display M5 Pro:   72.6Wh 14-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display M5 Max:   72.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro (M-series) 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro:   99.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max:   99.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro:   99.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max:   99.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro:   99.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max:   99.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro:   99.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Max:   99.6Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro:   100Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max:   100Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display M5 Pro:   100Wh 16-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display M5 Max:   100Wh How much battery life does my MacBook have? Now that you know the numbers for your model, how does that Wh battery capacity play out in terms of real-life usage? Here are Apple’s claims for the running potential of its M-series MacBook Pro and Air batteries. All the MacBook Air models, whether with a 13-inch or 15-inch screen, M1, M2, M3, M4 or M5 chip, last the same amount of time, according to Apple. There is more variance with the Pro models, which range in screen size from 13 to 16 inches. 13-inch MacBook Neo (A-series) 13-inch MacBook Neo, A18 Pro:  Up to 16 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 11 hours wireless web 13-inch MacBook Air (M-series) 13-inch MacBook Air, M1:  Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 13-inch MacBook Air, M2:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 13-inch MacBook Air, M3:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 13-inch MacBook Air, M4:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 13-inch MacBook Air, M5:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 15-inch MacBook Air (M-series) 15-inch MacBook Air, M2:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 15-inch MacBook Air, M3:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 15-inch MacBook Air, M4:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 15-inch MacBook Air, M4:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 13-inch MacBook Pro (M-series) 13-inch MacBook Pro, M1:   Up to 20 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 17 hours wireless web 13-inch MacBook Pro, M2:   Up to 20 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 17 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro (M-series) 14-inch MacBook Pro, M1 Pro:   Up to 17 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 11 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 12 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 12 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M3:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 12 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M4:   Up to 24 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 16 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 14 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M4 Max:   Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 13 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M5:   Up to 24 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 16 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 14 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max:   Up to 20 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 13 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro M6:   Up to 24 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 16 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display M5 Pro:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 14 hours wireless web 14-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display M5 Max:   Up to 20 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 13 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro (M-series) 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Pro:   Up to 21 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 14 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max:   Up to 21 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 14 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Pro:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro M2 Max:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 15 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro:   Up to 24 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 17 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Max:   Up to 21 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 14 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro:   Up to 24 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 17 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Max:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 16 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display M5 Pro:   Up to 24 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 17 hours wireless web 16-inch MacBook Pro PROLED XDR Display M5 Max:   Up to 22 hours Apple TV app movie playback; Up to 16 hours wireless web Does the MacBook Pro have a better battery than the MacBook Air? As you can see from the above battery capacities, the MacBook Pro features higher capacity batteries than the MacBook Air, although not by a truly significant margin. For example, the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air’s battery was rated at 52.6Wh, while the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro had a 58.2Wh battery. The larger the laptop, the higher wattage is the battery—as they generally require more power to run the larger, brighter screens. The Air features a Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness while the Pro has a superior 1,000-nit Liquid Retina XDR display. The latest pro PROLED XDR Display MacBooks can reach 2,000 nits. The newer MacBooks with more efficient processors will also gain extra battery life by not stressing the batteries as hard to complete the same tasks. Apple claims that the current 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (53.8Wh) boasts up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback. The 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro has a higher capacity 72.4Wh battery and can keep going for 24 hours on the movie playback. The 16-inch M5 Pro has the same 24-hour video playback claim despite its 100Wh battery but it has to run the larger screen. Battery life depends on many factors, particularly which and how many applications you are running at one time. For more information on the differences between Apple’s laptop models, read our feature MacBook Air vs Pro: Which Mac laptop is right for you. When you want to charge the MacBook’s battery, make sure you use the appropriate charger. Check out our recommendations for the best USB-C charger for your MacBook.

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512GB Mac Studio arrives with a jaw-dropping price
Apple’s 512GB M5 Ultra Mac Studio is now available, but its $22,299 price makes buying two 256GB models cheaper. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple and OpenAI won't face off over trade secrets until July 2027
The judge has set up the schedule for the blockbuster Apple vs. OpenAI trade theft trial, and we'll all have to wait a while for it to really get going.Apple will get some of the OpenAI documents it requested in court.Judge Edward Davila has set the Apple vs. OpenAI trial for July 19, 2027, at 9 a.m. Both companies were given until October 23 to agree on a schedule.The dispute has roots stretching back to 2019, if not earlier. By the time the trial begins, Apple's lawsuit will have been underway for a year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Russia now requires Apple to store user communications and hand them over if requested
As Bloomberg reported today, Apple and Microsoft are now subject to Russian regulations requiring companies to store users’ communications and provide them to security agencies if requested. Here are the details. more…

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Apple and OpenAI trade secrets lawsuit now has an official trial date
Judge Edward Davila today formally established the schedule for Apple’s trade secrets misappropriation lawsuit against two former employees, OpenAI, and io Products, including a trial date. Here are the details. more…

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iPhone Duo could capture nearly 30% of foldable market in 2027, per report
In a report released today, TrendForce says that with strong demand for the iPhone Duo out of the gate, Apple is poised to capture nearly 30% of the global foldable smartphone market by 2027. Here are the details. more…

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New MacBook Pro, iPad mini, and more now available for pre-order on Amazon
Apple this week unveiled a range of new products, including a new iPad mini, M6 updates for the iMac and MacBook Pro, and the first-ever MacBook Pro with a touchscreen. Those products are now available to pre-order on Amazon: iPad mini M6 MacBook Pro M6 iMac MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch more…

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Rian Johnson's Chromagraph Camera app brings his cinematic style to your iPhone photos
Chromagraph Camera gives iPhone photos the Hollywood treatment for $12.99, but its cinematic look won't suit every photographer's taste.Chromagraph brings Hollywood color processing to iPhoneRian Johnson launched Chromagraph Camera, an iPhone photography app that uses image processing developed for his films. The "Knives Out" and "The Last Jedi" director worked with cinematographer Steve Yedlin and programmer Eric Cameron to bring Chromagraph Camera to the App Store.So I recently badgered my cinematographer @steveyedlin into making my ideal iPhone still camera app. It shoots RAW, bypasses the iPhone's look processing and instead uses the same image processing we use on our movies. https://t.co/makZzhFd2Q— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) October 28, 2026 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New MacBook Pro Gets PROLED XDR Display, Touchscreen, Dynamic Island
The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display brings iPhone-style features to the laptop: a stunning tandem OLED screen, Dynamic Island, and touchscreen interface. Despite these additions, the new models are lighter and only $400 more than standard versions.

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Apple fined $15.5 million as South Korea orders changes to App Store rules
Apple and Google were fined today in South Korea over their app payment practices, with regulators also ordering both companies to change several policies. Here are the details. more…

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Apple CEO John Ternus on the new MacBook Pro: ‘I think there’s times when it’s comfortable and handy to have touch’
The 2026 MacBook Pro, which pairs a new PROLED XDR tandem OLED display and M5 chips with carefully integrated touch¬ The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Widespread PHP Flaw May Cause Many Site Outages Today
Expect to see quite a few websites serving "404" or "Page Not Found" errors today: Nearly 70 percent of websites need to update their core software to fix a pair of vulnerabilities that allow an attacker to seize full control over affected servers. Experts say there are working exploits for the flaws, and that these critical bugs are already being exploited in the wild.

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Feds Suspect Ransom Negotiator Ran ShinyHunters Extortion Site
U.S. federal investigators pursuing the ShinyHunters hacking group that recently stole highly sensitive data from the FBI have identified executives at two different ransomware negotiation firms who maintained unusually close relations with the extortion group, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. Sources close to the investigation say one of the executives in the United States even helped ShinyHunters operate a website that pressured victims into paying a ransom.

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U.K. Sanctions Cryptomus for RU Money Laundering
The United Kingdom has issued economic sanctions against Cryptomus, a chameleonic cryptocurrency platform that experts say serves as a major conduit for payments related to ransomware, narcotics, darknet markets, fraud and cybercrime services that are helping Russia circumvent existing financial restrictions.

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Microsoft Patches More Than 1,400 Security Flaws
Microsoft today issued updates to fix more than 1,400 security vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and other software. Today's epic patch batch dwarfs September's record of nearly 1,000 fixes, which was already about ten times the normal monthly patch load from Redmond.

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FBI Arrests Founder of Ransomware Negotiation Firm
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday arrested the co-founder of a Canadian cybersecurity firm in connection with an investigation into the ShinyHunters hacking group that recently relieved the FBI of sensitive data on thousands of agents, multiple sources tell KrebsOnSecurity.

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ShinyHunters Extorted Boeing Spin-off Prior to Arrests
A teenager from Amman, Jordan suspected of leading the prolific data theft and extortion group ShinyHunters has been detained and is reportedly cooperating with the FBI to identify other members of the hacking gang. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the suspect, who uses the hacker handle "Rey," was detained as ShinyHunters was in the process of extorting a business unit recently divested by the global aerospace company Boeing, which manufactures the fleet of planes used by the employer of Rey's father -- Royal Jordanian Airlines.

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Is your old iPad still safe to use? Security updates and support explained
When Apple stops issuing security updates for older iPads, they become unsafe to use. But exactly how long can you safely keep using an old iPad? The post first appeared on The Mac Security Blog.

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B&H Takes $200 Off M5 Max Mac Studio, Now $2299
B&H has cut $200 off Apple's M5 Max Mac Studio, dropping the 36GB/512GB configuration to $2299, down from Apple's $2499 MSRP. The compact workstation runs Apple's M5 Max chip with 36GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, built for professional video, 3D work, and software development, in a desktop that sits on a desk rather than under it. At $200 below Apple's list price, this is a straightforward saving on a current pro desktop, with no higher-priced configuration required to get the discount. We checked B&H's listing directly on October 28 and confirmed the $2299 sale price. Prices and availability are subject to change. Get the M5 Max Mac Studio for $2299 at B&H. For the latest prices and sales, see our Mac Studio Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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B&H Takes Up to $150 Off M6 Mac minis, Prices Start at $779
B&H has cut prices on Apple's M6 Mac mini, with savings of up to $150. The 16GB/256GB model is now $779, down from $899, the 16GB/512GB model is now $949, down from $1099, and the 24GB/512GB model is now $1179, down from $1299. The compact desktop runs Apple's M6 chip with unified memory and fast SSD storage, making it a capable everyday, home-office, and media machine that pairs with your own display, keyboard, and mouse. We checked B&H's listings directly on October 28 and confirmed all three sale prices. Prices and availability are subject to change. Get the M6 Mac mini for $779 at B&H. For the latest prices and sales, see our Mac mini Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Adorama Takes Up to $200 Off 16″ M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, Prices Start at $3449
Adorama has cut prices on Apple's 16-inch M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, with savings of up to $200. The M5 Pro with 48GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is now $3449, down from $3599, the M5 Max with 36GB RAM and a 2TB SSD is now $4199, down from $4399, and the M5 Max with 48GB RAM and a 2TB SSD is now $4799, down from $4999. All three feature a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe charging, and a 12MP Center Stage camera. We checked Adorama's listings on October 28 and confirmed all three sale prices, with the regular prices struck through. Get the 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $3449 at Adorama. For the latest prices and sales, see our 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Adorama Takes Up to $500 Off 14″ M5 Pro MacBook Pros, Prices Start at $2649
Adorama has cut prices on Apple's 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pros, with savings of up to $500. The 15-core M5 Pro with 24GB RAM and a 2TB SSD is now $2649, down from $2999, and the 18-core M5 Pro with 24GB RAM and a 2TB SSD is now $2699, down from $3199. Both models feature a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe charging, and a 12MP Center Stage camera. We checked Adorama's listings on October 28 and confirmed both sale prices, with the regular prices struck through. Get the 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro for $2649 at Adorama. For the latest prices and sales, see our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Amazon Restores $50 Discount on AirPods Pro 3, Now $199
Amazon has restored its discount on Apple's AirPods Pro 3, dropping the price back to just $199, saving $50 off Apple's $249 MSRP, or approximately 20%. The discount returns after Amazon briefly increased its price toward MSRP yesterday. Although we've seen lower prices during previous sales, the renewed promotion gives buyers another opportunity to save $50 on Apple's current premium earbuds. AirPods Pro 3 feature Apple's H2 chip, improved Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, heart-rate sensing during workouts, Live Translation, and hearing-health features. Battery life is rated for up to 8 hours with Active Noise Cancellation enabled. We checked Amazon's listing directly on October 27 and confirmed that AirPods Pro 3 are new, in stock, and sold and shipped by Amazon.com for $199. Free shipping is available, and no coupon or Prime membership is required. Get Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $199 at Amazon. For the latest prices and sales, see our Apple AirPods Price Tracker, updated daily.

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🔥 B&H Slashes Up to $2000 Off Apple Mac mini and MacBook Pro Clearance Models
B&H has announced two limited-time Apple clearance specials, including a $420 discount on a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro and a massive $2000 discount on a fully loaded M4 Pro Mac mini. The 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro in Silver features a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 96W power adapter. Regularly priced at $2419, it's now just $1999 at B&H, saving $420. For professional desktop users, B&H is offering an even larger discount on the M4 Pro Mac mini with a 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU, 64GB RAM, an 8TB SSD, and 10Gb Ethernet. Originally priced at $7999, it's now $5999, saving $2000. Both clearance offers are scheduled to end October 30 at 5:50 PM ET, with limited quantities available at these prices. B&H also advertises a qualifying sales-tax benefit with its Payboo credit card. For more deals, visit our 14-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker and Mac mini Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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Amazon Drops 15″ M5 MacBook Air to $1349, Now $150 Off in All Four Colors
Amazon has increased its discounts on Apple's 15-inch M5 MacBook Air, dropping the standard 16GB/512GB configuration to just $1349, saving $150 off Apple's $1499 MSRP. This is a further reduction from the $1399 price we reported October 19. Amazon has taken another $50 off the standard configuration, increasing the total savings to $150. The refreshed discount is now listed on all four colors: Starlight, Midnight, Silver, and Sky Blue. The discounted MacBook Air features Apple's M5 chip, 16GB of unified memory, a 512GB SSD, and a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display. We checked Amazon's listing directly on October 27 and confirmed that the Starlight configuration is new, in stock, and sold by Amazon.com for $1349, with free shipping available. Get the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air for $1349 at Amazon. For the latest prices and sales, see our 15-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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B&H Takes Up to $220 Off M5 MacBook Airs, 13″ Models Start at $1099
B&H has launched a new round of discounts on Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch M5 MacBook Airs, with savings of up to $220 and prices starting at just $1099. Select 13-inch M5 MacBook Air configurations are listed for $1099, down from B&H's regular price of $1319, a $220 savings. Additional 13-inch models are available for $1314, also saving $220, while upgraded configurations with more RAM and storage are included in the sale. B&H is also discounting the larger 15-inch M5 MacBook Air, with select models starting at $1499, saving $200. Other discounted configurations include models priced at $1799 and $1999, with savings of $200-$220. Apple's M5 MacBook Airs feature Liquid Retina displays, the M5 processor, MagSafe charging, and up to 18 hours of battery life. B&H offers free 2-day shipping on many of the discounted configurations. Shop B&H's M5 MacBook Air specials. Prices and availability are subject to change. For the latest prices and deals, see our 13-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker and 15-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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B&H Takes $500 Off 16″ M5 Max MacBook Pros, Prices Start at $3899
B&H is offering $500 discounts on select 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pros, with prices starting at just $3899. The 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro with an 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD is now $3899, down from Apple's $4399 MSRP. B&H is also taking $500 off the upgraded model with an 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 48GB RAM, and a 2TB SSD, dropping its price from $4999 to $4499. Both configurations feature Apple's powerful M5 Max processor, a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and a 2TB SSD. These models are particularly well suited for professional video production, graphics, software development, and other demanding workloads. Shop B&H's M5 Max MacBook Pro deals. Prices and availability are subject to change. For the latest prices and deals, see our 16-inch MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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B&H Takes $350 Off 13″ M3 iPad Air with 1TB SSD, Now $1199
B&H is offering a new clearance discount on Apple's previous-generation 13-inch M3 iPad Air, with $350 in advertised savings on the Starlight model with 1TB of storage. The retailer's Apple savings page lists this configuration for $1199, reduced from its listed regular price of $1549. The 13-inch M3 iPad Air features a Liquid Retina display, Apple's M3 processor, 8GB RAM, and support for Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard. With 1TB of internal storage, it's a good option for buyers who need plenty of room for photos, videos, documents, and creative projects. Check B&H's iPad Air sale prices. Prices and availability may change. For the latest iPad Air prices and deals, see our iPad Air Price Tracker, updated regularly.

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13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) on sale for $1399, $200 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has increased its discounts on Apple's 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, dropping the model with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD to just $1399, saving $200 off Apple's $1599 MSRP. This is a further reduction from the $1449 price we reported October 19. Amazon has taken another $50 off this configuration, restoring the $200 discount offered during its earlier Prime Day sale. The discounted MacBook Air features Apple's M5 chip, 16GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. The $1399 price has been verified on the Midnight model. We checked Amazon's listing directly on October 26. The retailer confirms that the Midnight 16GB/1TB model is new, in stock, and sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Free shipping is available, and no coupon is required. Get the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with a 1TB SSD for $1399 at Amazon. For the latest prices and sales, see our 13-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Restores $200 Discount on 24GB M5 MacBook Air, Now $1599
Amazon has increased its discounts on Apple's 13-inch M5 MacBook Air, dropping the upgraded model with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD to just $1599, saving $200 off Apple's $1799 MSRP. This is a further reduction from the $1649 price we reported October 20. Amazon has taken another $50 off this configuration, restoring the $200 discount offered during its earlier Prime Day sale. The discounted MacBook Air features Apple's M5 chip, 24GB of unified memory, and a 1TB SSD. The $1599 price has been verified on the Starlight model. We checked Amazon's listing directly on October 25. The retailer confirms that the Starlight 24GB/1TB model is new, in stock, and sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Free shipping is available, and no coupon is required. Get the 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM and a 1TB SSD for $1599 at Amazon. For the latest prices and sales, see our 13-inch MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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