SLAP and FLOP security flaws affect all current Apple devices, and many older ones
Security researchers have discovered two flaws present in all current iPhones, iPads, and Macs – as well as many earlier ones. The vulnerabilities, known as SLAP and FLOP, could potentially allow an attacker to see the current contents of your open web tabs. The flaws were introduced in the A15 and M2 chips, and are also found in subsequent ones, up to and including the latest version of each device … more…

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Mac Backup Guru Review
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Friendly user interface, easily customizable inclusion and exclusion options for copying Handy scheduler app functions well and the program works to offer more control over snapshot archives than Time Machine Excellent, fully-featured 30-day demo lets you truly put the program through its paces Cons Lacks some polish, and full disk access could be offered in one fell swoop as opposed to offering access to specific drive folders Program doesn’t offer a full count as to exactly how much drive space will be needed on the destination drive Error messages sometimes wind up in the background behind the main window Our Verdict This goes to show what a one-person shop is capable of, and there are some good utilities coming out of MacDaddy. A little polish and easier access to full disk access could go a long way, but otherwise this is a backup utility worth looking into if you want more control over snapshot archives than Apple tends to offer with Time Machine. It’s here, it’s available at a good price, and it’s worth your Consideration.  Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$29 (on offer for $9) They may not always have the marketing budget to continuously flash their products on your Facebook or YouTube feeds, but there’s a lot to be said for the one-person indie developers cranking out Mac utilities. Case in point, Benedict Slaney, whose one-person MacDaddy outfit is currently responsible for nine separate Mac utilities on the market, including Mac Backup Guru, which over the years has drawn a considerable following as a nifty alternative to Apple’s free Time Machine utility as well as the popular Carbon Copy Cloner and SuperDuper! Mac Backup Guru, which requires Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or later to install and run and currently retails for $9/£7.51 as of this writing, though it’s listed as $29/£24.15, and is available as a fully functional 30-day demo. See how Mac Backup Guru compares to other Mac back up apps in our round up of the best Mac backup software we’ve reviewed. For cloud based backups read: Best cloud storage for Mac. Mac Backup Guru offers what’s expected from a backup utility in terms of core backup and archival functionalities and works to take it a step further, even if its execution could use work at times. The core functionality, which is assisted by a nice animated user interface, offers both a synchronized clone backup, which can create standard copies of folders and drives as well as incremental backups, which track changes and back up the changes, similar to what Apple does with its Time Machine archives. A handy scheduler feature works like a charm, making it easy to set up tasks per the application’s calendar, and the number of recent snapshots can be designated as well before older snapshots are deleted. It’s easy to set the source and destination volumes, and you can pick and choose specific volumes and folders to include and exclude, the application’s easily customizable settings offering tight control over this. Scheduling your backups if flexible.Foundry Where Mac Backup Guru truly works to differentiate itself is in its creation of snapshots and how it handles these. While Apple’s Time Machine has been lauded for creating snapshots of your hard drive at intermittent times throughout the day, there’s no hard and fast way to control when these are created or when they’re deleted. Mac Backup Guru offers this, and along with a good backup/cloning feature, works to not only move all the local files over to where they need to be, but also taps into iCloud-related tools should you select this option, making a copy of all your iCloud-based files to help complete the cloned volume. Still, there’s room for improvement. Instead of asking for full disk access upon installation and/or first launch, Mac Backup Pro continuously asks for permission to access different folders, and while you can set this up in System Settings > General > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access, the app itself never makes the jump to offer this to the user in the first place. Perhaps the biggest error that needs a fix is that the app never truly does a head count as to exactly how much space it’ll need for a copy, and after it begins copying necessary files from iCloud, you sometimes find yourself rolling the dice as to whether you have enough space on the destination drive for the full copy. Couple this with the application sometimes placing its error message that you’ve run out of space in the background as opposed to the foreground and this becomes awkward. Finally, and in as much as I respect the developer’s efforts with Mac Backup Guru and his other apps, I never heard back from them after reaching out via their website’s contact form, which was a little disappointing. Screenshot Foundry There’s a lot of good features to be had with Mac Backup Guru and the fact that it offers a tighter level of control over archives and snapshots than Apple’s Time Machine feature is impressive, but the application still needs some polish to live up to what it truly could be. Still, you can see where it’s drawn its fan base from, and Slaney Benedict puts forth an astounding effort in being a one-person shop. Combine this with an excellent 30-day demo that offers no restrictions, doesn’t bombard you with advertising in any way, and just lets you feel out what the application can do, and Mac Backup Guru is worth looking into. Should you buy Mac Backup Guru? As ambitious as Mac Backup Guru is, there are still some bugs to sort out and polish that can be applied to make a good application truly great, and I can’t advise that you run out and buy this yesterday. Still, the fully-featured 30-day demo is outstanding to work with, and I would recommend you download, install, and try it out posthaste to see what you make of the program.

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Best MacBook bags, cases and sleeves
Macworld A good MacBook bag shares many qualities with Apple’s laptops. We want it to be tough, so it needs to be made from good materials. We want to use it for multiple tasks, so it needs to have plenty of pockets and compartments. Let’s admit it, with the diminishing number of ports on the MacBook, the bags often have the edge. And since we all admire good design here, we certainly don’t mind if the bag looks fantastic. Plus, whatever MacBook you’ve got, Air or Pro, you’ve probably spent enough on it that you don’t want to risk it breaking—and don’t mind spending just a little more to keep it safe. There’s no shortage of companies out there that make protective accessories for MacBooks, from laptop bags and rucksacks to sleeves, covers, and shells that clip on directly, and plenty of them do their best to be just as stylish as the Mac they’re protecting. We’ve rounded up a selection of our favorite cases, sleeves, backpacks, roll-tops, shells and totes for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, whether you have a 13-, 14-, 15- or 16-inch model, to keep your Mac safe. Keep reading for the full list or jump to your preferred type of laptop carrier below. Best MacBook sleeves Best MacBook backpacks Best MacBook briefcases Best MacBook bags Best MacBook shells Best laptop sleeves for MacBook A simple or multi-function laptop sleeve keeps the MacBook protected during travel either tucked under your arm or not taking up too much space in a bag. Bellroy Laptop Sleeve – Best MacBook sleeve Pros Premium feel Magnetic closure Colors Price When Reviewed: $55 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $55 View Deal Belkin $55 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $55 at Amazon$55 at Belkin Fits: 13-14-inch and 15-16-inch versions Bellroy is a Australian accessory brand that makes premium bags, cases and wallets, and its laptop sleeves offer high-quality protection. The outside of the Bellroy laptop Sleeve is made from a woven, water-resistant material that is eco-friendly—made from 100% recycled PET bottles. Inside, the quilted microfiber lining features a soft ridge that holds your laptop in place. The sleeve snaps shut with a neat magnetic bumper. Available in Black, Slate, Navy, Bronze and a leather-free Saltbush. Bellroy Apple sells only one MacBook sleeve in its online store: the leather-free Bellroy Caddy for Mac Laptops, which is available in two sizes for 13-14-inch MacBooks and the 15- and 16-inch MacBooks. There’s fold-down, front-pocket access and a foam-padded laptop sleeve, as well as two stretch mesh pockets and mesh pen slips. Case Logic Laptop Sleeve – Best budget MacBook sleeve Pros Tight fit Padded Color range Price When Reviewed: $31.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $23.03 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Case Logic $31.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $23.03 at Amazon$29.99 at Adorama$29.99 at B&H View more prices from Case Logic Close × Best Prices Today: Case Logic Laptop Sleeve – Best budget MacBook sleeve Retailer Price $23.03 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $29.99 View Deal Case Logic $31.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Fits: 13-inch Case Logic makes many laptop sleeves that are suitable for various sizes of MacBook and come in all number of colors. The Case Logic Laptop Sleeve fits a 13.3in MacBook, such as the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. It’s form-fitting, so the MacBook shouldn’t slip about inside, and it features padding for extra protection. There is woven webbing along the sides to further protect the laptop and strengthen the case. It’s a slim case that should fit nicely inside your bag.  Available in a range of strong colors, including Pink, Dark Blue, Lime Green and Teal. Case Logic also offers a sleeve for 14-inch laptops. Journey NEXA 4-in-1 Laptop Sleeve – Best wireless charging sleeve Pros Luxury sleeve Includes MagSafe wireless charger Doubles as desk pad Price When Reviewed: $129.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Journey $129.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $129.99 at Journey Fits: 13-14-inch, and 15-16-inch versions The Journey NEXA laptop sleeve bills itself as a 4-in-1, and it certainly is multi-functional. As well as protecting your laptop during travel, it includes two wireless chargers (one MagSafe compatible) and can work as both a deskpad and mousepad to free your workspace of clutter. Slide your MacBook into the soft but padded-for-protection vegan leather sleeve, and you’ll be impressed by the luxury feel of this premium laptop sleeve. When you arrive at the office, hotel or just back home, it doubles up as a desk-pad with chargers for your iPhone (7.5W MagSafe) and AirPods (5W). While it comes with a USB-C cable, you’ll need to add your own charger (check our roundup of the best iPhone chargers) to connect with the USB-C port in the sleeve. Alternatively you can charge the MacBook itself while it sits protected in the sleeve—for this you’ll need a more powerful MacBook charger. The Journey NEXA 4-in1 Laptop Sleeve is available in Black or a fetching stone-like Dove Gray. Read our full Journey NEXA 4-in-1 Laptop Sleeve with Wireless Charging review Orbitkey Hybrid Laptop Sleeve – Sleeve folds out to comfortable desk mat Pros Folds into portable desk and mouse mat Magnetic closure Price When Reviewed: $89.90 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $89.90 View Deal Orbitkey $89.90 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $89.90 at Amazon$89.90 at Orbitkey Fits: 13-14-inch, and 15-16-inch versions Designed in collaboration with storage-joy expert Marie Kondo, this tri-fold design laptop sleeve has a second function as foldout portable desk and mouse mat. It oozes Japanese calm in its cool Stone color and inside traditional Sashiko wave pattern. Transform the office hot desk or coffee shop tabletop into a comfortable and organized workspace.Place the laptop to the left and use the top of the laptop pocket as a mouse mat. Its vegan leather exterior feels both luxurious and protective, and the zip-free magnetic closure is a joy to use. The limited-edition KonMari sleeve ($89.90 / £79.90 for 13- and 14-inch laptops, and $99.90 / £89.90 for 15- and 16-inch) looks great but there are cheaper black and terracotta color options ($79.90 / £69.90 for 13/14-inch, and $89.90 / £79.90 or 15/16) of the Hybrid Sleeve. Grams (28) Leather Folio – Luxury sleeve with storage Pros Premium look and feel Neat accessory pockets Cons Expensive Price When Reviewed: $229 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price GRAMS28 $189 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $189 at GRAMS28 Fits: 13-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch This super-stylish MacBook sleeve doesn’t just keep your laptop safely protected in transit, it also includes exterior and interior pockets to allow you to ditch the backpack and just look the business carrying a sleek fine Italian leather sleeve. The spacious interior has plenty of room for your MacBook Pro and is padded for extra care. Inside there are two pockets for your phone, a charger, cables, or other accessories such as a paper notebook, plus two pen holders and a card pocket. As a bonus there’s even a little pocket for an Apple AirTag. An front exterior pocket gives quick access to paperwork or just the latest issue of a newspaper or style magazine. You can personalize the Leather Folio with up to four letters, in white or colorless lettering. It measures 14.3-x-0.2-x-1 inches (36.3-x-25.9-x-2.5-cm, and weighs 15.2oz (430g). It’s available in Black, Dark Blue, Olive or Fossil Gray. For the 13-inch MacBook you’ll want the 114 Leather Folio, for 14-inch MacBook the 120, and 118 for a 15-inch or 16-inch MacBook. Mujjo Envoy Laptop Sleeve – Smart sleeve with storage Pros Premium look and feel Accessory pockets In-sleeve charging Cons No sealed pockets Price When Reviewed: $76 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Mujjo $76 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $76 at Mujjo Fits: 14-inch, 16-inch Made from top-quality waterproof vegan leather, the Envoy Laptop Sleeve from Dutch design brand Mujjo offers portable storage not just for the MacBook but your favored accessories, too. There are tight outside pockets to store your charger and cables plus phone and other essentials. The laptop is secured by the classy sleeve’s magnetic opening that combines fast access with a firm close. Handily, there’s a generous side opening that allows for easy in-sleeve charging. At the back there’s an easy-access slip pocket for a notebook or passport. You can carry just about anything slim in this sleeve so don’t leave it unattended at the café! The Mujjo Envoy is available in Black or Blue and for both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, although 13-inch and 15-inch MacBooks are comfortably (if slightly loosely) held, too. Woolnut Leather Sleeve for MacBook – Luxury leather sleeve Pros Premium look and feel In-sleeve charging Cons Lack of pockets Expensive Price When Reviewed: $119 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $118.01 View Deal Woolnut $119 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $118.01 at Amazon$119 at Woolnut Fits: 12-inch, 13-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch Available in four deeply stylish colors (Black, Cognac, Green and Gray), the Woolnut Leather Sleeve snugly fits every recent MacBook from the 12-inch original, the Air and all the Pro models. Each size is tailor-made for every model. This minimalist sleeve might lack pockets but it is as luxe as you’ll find and will draw admiring looks and awed strokes from fellow MacBook owners. The exterior is made from full-grain Scandinavian leather, with the interior soft 100% natural wool felt from Germany. Harber London Classic Leather MacBook Sleeve Pros Premium look and feel Accessory pockets Wool felt interior Cons No sealed pockets Price When Reviewed: $98 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $84.13 View Deal Harber London $98 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $84.13 at Amazon$98 at Harber London Fits: 11-inch, 13-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch Similar to the Mujjo Envoy Laptop Sleeve, reviewed above, the Harber London Classic Leather MacBook Sleeve is made from premium full grain leather and features outside pockets to store your charger and cables. It looks classy and is available in tan or black. There are versions for all recent models of MacBook. It boasts a soft but protective dense 100% wool felt interior that will keep your MacBook cosy. However, there’s no magnetic closure or charging port like you’ll find on the Mujjo sleeve reviewed above. Read our full Harber London Classic Leather MacBook Sleeve review Best MacBook backpacks For safe and comfortable laptop transport a quality backpack is hard to beat. There are more traditionally business-like laptop briefcases (reviewed lower down) but a premium laptop backpack can also look businesslike while distributing the weight better than a briefcase and including plenty of extra storage for your other travel essentials, gym kit or shopping. We have also road tested different type of laptop bag, such as duffels and tote bags. 1. Troubadour Apex 3.0 Backpack – Best premium MacBook backpack Pros Super stylish Plenty of storage Smart organizer sections Hidden iPhone pocket AirTag pocket Cons Premium price Price When Reviewed: $245 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $225 View Deal Troubadour $245 View Deal $499.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $225 at Amazon$245 at Troubadour$499.99 at Target Fits: up to 17-inch Apple builds its MacBooks to a high spec and premium design, so if you are carrying yours around in a backpack maybe that should also be top-notch, too. And, like Apple’s products, the Troubadour Apex 3.0 comes with a premium price tag attached. You do get your money’s worth, with chic styling and a generous selection of storage pockets, including one for your iPhone hidden in one of the straps, which means you can access it—or other valuable item such as your wallet—without having to remove the bag from your shoulders. And there’s even a special pocket for an Apple AirTag. The laptop section is at the back and easy to access, with easily enough space for a 16-inch MacBook Pro. Altogether there are 14 sections or pockets, pen holders and zipped enclosures. It features a trolley sleeve on the back to attach to a suitcase handle, and a robust handle at the top for when you want to give your shoulders a rest or not bump into people in crowded spaces. The Apex 3.0 is lightweight and comfortable but still generous, with a 25L capacity. There is also a Compact version, with a 16L capacity. It is available in Black, Navy, Air Force Blue and Obsidian Green. Troubadour also sells a sling version, the Apex Sling. While not large enough to fit even a 13-inch MacBook, it does have a padded pocket for an iPad mini. It features many of the larger backpack benefits, such as the quality build, good looks, sustainable materials, hidden iPhone pocket and AirTag pocket. Further down we review the Apex Tote and Apex Briefcase for flexibility in the. smart range. Full Troubadour Apex 3.0 Backpack review. 2. Stubble & Co The Roll Top 20L – Best MacBook roll-top backpack Pros Premium look and feel Plenty of accessible pockets Striking range of colors Price When Reviewed: $170 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Stubble & Co $170 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $170 at Stubble & Co Fits: 13-inch (15L bag) and 13-16-inch (20L) versions A roll top bag is simple to use as they have fewer straps and zips than a traditional backpack. They feature a wide top opening so you can quickly see what’s inside and make it easier to reach in and pull out your belongings. It is adjustable in volume as unused space can saved and bulking reduced by rolling up the top flap as you close it. Tighten the strap to condense the loa or loosen when more space is required. Previously we have championed the Ogio Alpha Convoy 525r Rolltop Backpack, which I have used happily for several years. However, our heads and minds have been turned by Stubble & Co’s The Roll Top, available in either 15L or 20L capacities. We tested the spacier 20L model. Its more waterproof than the Ogio and has smarter colour accents as well as eight overall color options: Black, Yellow, Urban Green, Arctic White, Tasmin Blue, Concrete, Sand and Ember Orange. The padded laptop compartment is easily accessed at the side of the bag. The 20L version fits up to a 16-inch MacBook; the 15L allows for a 13-inch laptop. Inside the laptop compartment and also lining inside the main bag are contrasting colours: inside the black, white, concrete and green bags, it’s a striking orange. The main compartment has a reinforced, magnetised roll top closure. I’m used to a more click-tight buckle fastening but am getting the hang of the G-hook fastener. There are five internal organiser pockets, including two with mesh. On each side are generous elasticated side pockets for your water bottle, umbrella or bike lock. And, an essential if carrying the bag off your back, there’s a top grab handle. Roll-tops are often used by cycle couriers for their fast, easy access, and the Stubble & Co Roll Top features a bike light anchor and reflective trim for enhanced visibility and road safety. 3. Pakt Travel Backpack 2.0 – Best MacBook travel backpack Pros Premium build Plenty of storage Smart organizer sections Multiple carry options AirTag pocket Sustainable materials Price When Reviewed: From $325 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Pakt $325 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $325 at Pakt Fits: up to 16-inch We haven’t found a laptop backpack that beats the Pakt Travel Backpack for storage smarts, comfort and versatility. There are many imitators but this remains our favorite, and there’s a recent version 2.0 that makes it even better and more environmentally friendly. The 35L backpack model meets the carry-on criteria for most airlines. It weighs 4.1lbs, and measures 21.5 x 12.5 x 8 inches (55 x 32 x 21 cm). The 45L backpack, however, exceeds those limits so you’ll have to pray that you’re not pulled aside as you check-in or board the plane. It weighs 4.4lbs, and is sized 23 x 13 x 9 inches (60 x 33 x 24cm). You can use it as a backpack, but also hide away the straps and carry by the side handles as a duffle or via a top handle. This might make the 45L bag appears smaller than it looks strapped to your back, and you can get it through check-in with all that extra storage. It features a handy clamshell interior with two compartments, so you can pack the backpack like a suitcase. Spread out open, it should fit under a bed or couch, saving you from unpacking to a wardrobe for short stays. Between the compartments, a padded sleeve gives robust but luxury protection to your MacBook (up to 16 inches). You can access the laptop from the top, making a security check much less hassle. There’s a multi-section front admin pocket that will handle a bunch of tech gear you might need close to hand, such as AirPods, chargers, power banks and cables, or even an iPad. There’s also a key leash in this part. An expansion pocket adds additional packing space without adding to these dimensions. Check your favorite airline for carry-on limits. Pakt sells a 15L Everyday Bag that can fit inside the Travel Backpack. On the plane, you could remove this and store by your feet for easy access, and then slide it back in the pack when you take that out of the overhead when you disembark. There are so many great extra features: the water-bottle holder is generous in size yet a tight elasticated hold; a zipped, hidden pocket at the back and bottom of the pack is handy for placing your phone, wallet and pocket fodder when you are passing through airport security; one of the pocket sections includes a deep AirTag holder; you can pull out hidden accessory straps on one side; and there’s roller-luggage passthrough to give your back a rest. With this version 2.0 of its Travel Backpack, Pakt uses rNylon (recycled nylon), which it claims can be recycled indefinitely—making it a more sustainable material than even rPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate). It is covered in a water-repelling, tear-resistant PFC-free DWR coating, and is available in either Black, Forest or Ocean colors. 4. Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe – Padded laptop bag Pros Premium backpack Plenty of pockets Decent 28L capacity Cons Premium price Price When Reviewed: $159 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Timbuk2 $159 View Deal $169 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $159 at Timbuk2$169 at Amazon Fits: 15-inch If you have an Apple laptop and intend to take it outside the house or office from time to time, it goes without saying that you will need a good sturdy bag to carry it in. We recommend getting a well padded backpack that is designed for carrying a laptop. A well designed backpack will include lots of areas insider the bag to store things in: such as a front pocket, a large main compartment and a large side pocket. Quilted shoulder straps and a padded back should ensure the backpack is comfortable to wear. It’s pricy, but the Timbuk2 Authority Laptop Backpack Deluxe is a good option. Best MacBook briefcases A briefcase with laptop protection is slimmer and more traditionally business-like laptop storage than a backpack, but with less extra-stuff capacity. 1. Troubadour Apex Briefcase – Best MacBook briefcase Pros Can hold MacBook and iPad Pockets for tech organization Premium build Handle and detachable shoulder strap Cons Premium price Price When Reviewed: $245 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Troubadour $245 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $245 at Troubadour Fits: up to 16-inch If you desire the convenience of a shoulder or messenger bag with the smartness of a modern briefcase, another part of the stylish if pricey Apex line of laptop bags is the Apex Briefcase—in black only. Made from a fabric that’s spun from recycled plastic bottles, the 15L Apex Briefcase features fluorocarbon-free waterproofing plus a eaterproof, tear-resistant lining. The leather trim is vegan. To protect your MacBook and tablet there are padded, suspended pockets with a neoprene hood and magnetic closure to secures the laptop. Also inside there are seven individual pockets, including a mesh pocket for faster visual accessibility. On the outside there are three pockets, including at the front a hidden slip-pocket for your phone and a large zipped pocket with a key leash, elasticated pockets and an AirTag pocket. On the rear, a magnetically closing pocket can be unzipped at the bottom to create a luggage sleeve. Transform the briefcase into a hands-free shoulder bag with a robust strap. 2. Thule Gauntlet Attaché – Laptop briefcase-like shell Pros In-use hard-shell case Detachable shoulder strap Cons Black only Price When Reviewed: $74.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $64.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $64.95 at Best Buy Fits: 13-inch If you are looking for a smart, tough-looking briefcase style bag with a solid construction, a good option is the Thule Gauntlet attaché. It’s a slim and rugged case with enhanced corner and edge protection. There is a single, removable shoulder strap as well as handles. You don’t even need to remove the Mac from the case to work.   3. Harber London Rugged Laptop Briefcase – Luxury MacBook briefcase Pros Can hold MacBook and iPad Pockets for tech organization Premium build Made from 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles Handle and detachable shoulder strap Cons Expensive Price When Reviewed: $545 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Harber London $545 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $545 at Harber London Fits: up to 16-inch If carrying a briefcase just reminds you of your schooldays or executives on Mad Men, think again as today’s stylish briefcases are less boxy and make a far better impression than dropping a boring backpack on the boardroom floor. While this smart and stylish, without being too formal, laptop briefcase is called Rugged, its looks and build quality are at the luxury end of the laptop bag scale—and it’s priced accordingly, although it’s not over the top for a premium business briefcase that’s handmade by expert craftsmen in Spain. And, yes, it is rugged with a water-resistant outer fabric shell made of recycled plastic bottles, so environmentally friendly too. That said, we wouldn’t take this laptop briefcase out hiking in the woods—it’s just too lovely to dump in some mud outside your tent. Available in two sizes—5.6L capacity for 13/14-inch and 7.5L for 15/16-inch laptops, it can hold a MacBook and a large iPad in its padded laptop and tablet compartments. It’s got special pockets for notebooks and your passport, as well as two clever detachable magnetic pouches for your chargers or other tech essentials. There are nine interior sections, holders for pens, and a row of card slots, as well as a dedicated integrated AirTag pocket. It can be carried by its full-grain cowhide leather handle or the detachable leather carry strap, and is available in Mocha, Black or Olive. 4. Harber London Nomad Organiser – Premium Organizer for MacBook Pros Pockets for tech organization Premium luxury leather looks Can hold MacBook and iPad Handle and detachable shoulder strap Cons Bulks up quickly if over-stuffed Expensive Price When Reviewed: $404 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Harber London $404 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $404 at Harber London Fits: 13-inch, 14-inch While a laptop seems like a self-contained unit, with keyboard, screen, trackpad, hard drive and everything all in one tidy package, it’s not quite as easy as that. You need a charger and charging cable for starters, and when you’re on the move you have to carry around your AirPods, and maybe you prefer a proper mouse to the MacBook’s trackpad. And what if you have an iPad to work on, too? A simple sleeve can’t cope with all that lot, but the Nomad Organiser certainly can. The Nomad has ten pockets: a padded one for your MacBook Pro, and another padded pocket that fits an iPad from 9.7 to 12.9 inches, and capacious enough to handle the tablet with a Smart Cover. Be warned, though, that holding both laptop and tablet, the sleeve can be tricky to close if you are stuffing in chargers and other tech too. One lower pocket is big enough for your MacBook charger, but you’ll notice a bump in the fine lines when closed. I prefer to keep my bulky stuff in a wider-opening bag—check out our favorite tech organizer bags—and use this sleeve for the thinner essentials. Two pockets are zipped for safe-keeping (for example, cash or memory cards) and there’s a handy key fob strap. There’s a couple of holders for pens or an Apple Pencil. There’s a phone pocket, too, but I’m not sure I’d want all my devices in one place, and most of us prefer our phone at hand in a pocket or more-easy-to-dip-in bag. If you do, it’s large enough for a Pro Max iPhone. Below that pocket are a couple of slots for credit or travel cards, and above it are five straps that will hold an AirPods case, cables and even an AirTag—after, all, at this price, even the sleeve on its own is definitely worth keeping tabs on at all times. I’d have preferred elasticated straps for a firmer hold but I can appreciate the all-leather design looks super lush. You can carry the Nomad Organiser under your arm, via a subtle built-in handle, or you can attach a matching strap to sling it over your shoulder like a messenger bag. It is a premium MacBook sleeve, handcrafted with full-grain Spanish leather, and really does shout cool luxury. Available in Tan, Dark Brown, Black and Navy. Best MacBook bags: laptop-friendly messenger, duffel, tote bags and more Bags comes in many shapes and sizes from backpacks to briefcases, but in between there are some fantastic laptop duffel, tote and messenger bags. 1. STM Myth Laptop Brief – Best MacBook shoulder bag Pros Slim 7L storage bag with pockets Handle and detachable shoulder strap Price When Reviewed: $79.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $66.87 View Deal $79.95 View Deal STM $79.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $66.87 at Amazon$79.95 at Lenovo USA$79.95 at STM View more prices from LenovoAdorama Close × Best Prices Today: STM Myth Laptop Brief – Best MacBook shoulder bag Retailer Price $66.87 View Deal $79.95 View Deal STM $79.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Fits: up to 14-inch STM’s Myth laptop bag will fit up to 14-inch MacBooks, although it officially stated up to 13-inch laptops. It comes in Black, Granite Black, and Slate Blue depending. The slim shoulder bag protects your laptop by suspending it, so that it doesn’t touch the bottom of the bag. It’s also encased in foam. The shoulder strap is easy to adjust and has a non-slip pad to make it more comfortable. With a subtle luggage trolley sleeve, it can slip onto the telescopic handle of a suitcase for easy of use when not on your back—handy for busy travel interchanges and crowded trains and buses. It’s well-made, with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) coated webbing handles with rivets, reverse coil zippers, and water-repellent C6DWR coating applied to the fabric. Inside there are plenty of sections and pockets (we counted 10 but there could be even more hidden away) to help with organization. Cable-routing means you can charge your laptop or other devices while still in the bag. if you fancy something more business-like check out the Troubadour Apex Briefcase, reviewed earlier, which is smarter but costs a fair amount more than the STM Myth. 2. Incase A.R.C. Duffel – Best MacBook duffel bag Pros Multiple pockets Premium build Handle and detachable shoulder strap Cons Premium price US only Price When Reviewed: $229.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Incase $229.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $229.99 at Incase Fits: up to 16-inch A duffel (or duffle) bag is a versatile and spacious travel bag, suitable for carrying clothing and personal items for various uses, from gym trips and casual weekend getaways to formal business trips and outdoor adventures. And you always need your MacBook with you, right? The A.R.C. Duffel—featuring a water-repellent 100% recycled polyester exterior and detachable shoulder strap—boasts an external, zippered and padded laptop compartment plus easy-access exterior front pocket with mesh pockets and pen holders for your organized small essentials. There’s a discreet AirTag pocket cleverly hidden inside the internal woven label, plus a key clip With a generous 40L total capacity, this carry-on friendly duffel features a dedicated luggage pass-through so it can sit with your wheely suitcase. 3. Troubadour Apex Everyday Tote – Best MacBook luxury tote bag Pros Super stylish Plenty of storage Smart organizer sections AirTag pocket Cons Premium price Price When Reviewed: $195 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Troubadour $195 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $195 at Troubadour Fits: 13-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch Bags come in all shapes, sizes and styles, and our favorite laptop tote bag is the from the same range as the Troubadour Apex Backpack reviewed above. There isn’t much “everyday” about the Apex Everyday Tote. It is most definitely a special tote, with zipped inside storage and nine interior mesh, zipped or open pockets and compartment, plus two on the exterior. You can pack a lot of gear in the 16.5L bag, including organized spaces for cables and chargers, power banks and passport. You can keep a water bottle tightly upright inside, and still feel confident that your laptop is safe from spills with the padded laptop pocket boasting a neoprene hood. There’s a zipped front exterior pocket that offers plenty of storage space, including a pocket for your AirPods case and a special AirTag pocket. The back exterior pocket can be unzipped at the bottom to create a luggage sleeve, allowing you to slip it over the handles of your suitcase. The waterproof FortiWeave fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles, and the zip pulls are also recycled. A vegan leather trim keep the tote looking smart. When you tire of carrying the bag by its handles, you can turn it into a shoulder bag with the non-slip detachable strap. It available in Black, Scree (a stony color) and Basalt (grayish blue). Best shells for MacBook Not strictly a bag but more a protective skin for your beloved MacBook, a shell can protect the laptop without adding bulk. 1. Incase Edge Hardshell for MacBook – Best MacBook hard shell Pros Protects in use Price When Reviewed: $49.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $49.99 View Deal Incase $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $49.99 at Amazon$49.99 at Incase Fits: 13-inch, 14-inch, 15-inch, 16-inch Choose a hard shell if you want to wrap your precious MacBook in robust scratch and bump protection but still be able to use it in action. The minimalist and lightweight Incase Edge Hardshell MacBook Case comes in clear and see-through black versions for all of the current MacBooks in Apple’s laptop range. It protects with raised edge bumpers in its high-impact resistant polycarbonate shell. All ports and buttons remain fully accessible. Rubberized feet keep the MacBook securely in place and less likely to slip off its surface. Available from Apple, Amazon and direct from Incase. 2. Speck SmartShell – Simple, colorful shell Pros Protects in use Price When Reviewed: $49.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $34.99 View Deal $34.99 View Deal Speck $49.95 View Deal $72.8 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $34.99 at Amazon$34.99 at Best Buy$49.95 at Speck View more prices from Walmart ElectronicsAdorama Close × Best Prices Today: Speck SmartShell – Simple, colorful shell Retailer Price $34.99 View Deal $34.99 View Deal Speck $49.95 View Deal $72.8 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Fits: 13-inch If you want to protect your laptop while you are using it you can pop a clear or tinted case on it. The Speck SmartShell case comes in various sizes to suit different MacBooks. There’s clear cases as well as a few different colored options, including Cosy Pink, Obsidian and Clear variant for the M2 MacBook Air, so you can pick one to suit your personality. 3. Twelve South SuitCase for MacBook – Hard shell, carry-on fabric hybrid Pros Slim but in-use hard shell Handle Cons Lack of pockets Price When Reviewed: From $39.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Twelve South $39.99 View Deal $49.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket $39.99 at Twelve South$49.99 at Amazon Fits: 13-inch, 14-inch, 16-inch Laptop backpack and bags can be bulky, expecting you constantly to be travelling to airports or on trains, when sometimes you just need the convenience of a slim briefcase with the protection of a hard shell. SuitCase from Twelve South is an odd name for what is effectively a briefcase with a recessed handle, but it’s a great hybrid of sleeve, shell and carry on. There are three layers of protection: a water-resistant, quilted gray fabric exterior; underneath the twill textile is a layer of hard plastic to protect your MacBook from impacts; and inside is a soft layer of microfiber to protect the surface of your Mac. You don’t even have to remove your MacBook from the case to get working, and, when closed, dual zippers keep it securely closed, even when charging. 4. UAG Plyo Case – Extra robust laptop shell Pros Super robust shell Cons Particular about exact MacBook model Price When Reviewed: $79.95 Fits: 13-inch Some shell cases are built to do more than give your MacBook a bit of color. A number of manufacturers build hard shell cases that will add an extra layer of protection to your MacBook Pro or Air. UAG (Urban Armor Gear) makes impact resistant armour for your MacBook. The Plyo series has extra strength built into the cushioning corners and cooling vents to ensure that there is adequate airflow (to stop your laptop from overheating). Make sure you buy the exact shell for your model MacBook.

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Some iPhone users will soon get a ‘secret addition’ after upgrading to iOS 18.3
Macworld We thought we had learned all there is to know about iOS 18,3 when it arrived earlier this week, but apparently there’s one more feature Apple didn’t tell us about. As reported by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple has been working with SpaceX and T-Mobile US to bring support for the Starlink network in iOS 18.3, and customers can test it right now. T-Mobile opened beta registration for Starlink in December but it was limited to Samsung phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and S24 phones with no mention of the iPhone. However, it did promise that Starlink would “support the vast majority of modern smartphones.” There are some caveats. At the start, the service only supports texting via satellite and is limited to the United States. T-Mobile also says users “will not need to hold their phone up to search for a signal,” a clear reference to Apple’s existing Emergency SOS via satellite feature that requires a clear view of the sky and horizon. However, Apple’s service also allows emergency calls as well as texting friends and family when outside normal coverage. That feature was introduced with the iPhone 14 and was supposed to be free for two years after activation of the iPhone. However, Apple hasn’t announced any plans to charge for the service or disable it on phones after two years have elapsed. Gurman reports that T-Mobile plans to expand the beta in February and Starlink parent SpaceX requested authority to begin beta-testing the service starting Monday. The Starlink beta is free for all users but T-Mobile has indicated that the service will cost a monthly fee. Starlink currently charges $120 per month for 30-150Mbps internet speeds but doesn’t have an emergency satellite plan.

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Apple’s push into the smart home push is a decade late but right on time
Macworld The best time for Apple to truly embrace smart-home tech was five or 10 years ago. The second best time, of course, is now. The good news is that, according to reports from reliable sources, Apple seems to have finally embraced the home as an area of growth, and a bunch of new Apple-designed home products are on the way. It’s a sensible decision, and if Apple does it right, its years-long intransigence in this category might not matter. Let’s take a look at where Apple may be going. Coming soon Beyond the Home app and HomeKit themselves, Apple’s first real foray into the smart home space was the HomePod, an overpriced counter to the Amazon Echo. Although the HomePod has become more affordable over the years, it’s safe to say that in this category, Apple has been a day late and a dollar short. Still, this year and next may bring multiple new products that could be much more intriguing. This year, according to Gurman, Apple plans to launch a home controller screen running a custom operating system. The screen will be smaller than an iPad and meant for use around the home. Gurman suggests it may come with wall mounting options and an optional speaker dock. Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini may finally see more products join the company’s smart home offerings.Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry This is great news for a lot of reasons. First, Apple already has a lot of the tech required to build a product like this in-house: tvOS to provide a simplified interface base, the Home app, FaceTime and Center Stage, WidgetKit, and a collection of third-party apps connected either directly or from a remote iPhone via a similar process to how iPhone widgets and apps run on macOS today. If the speaker dock report is true, it’s also Apple’s entry into the “smart speaker with a screen” category, which has enormous potential. I’ve spent years with an Amazon Echo Show and a Google Nest Hub in my kitchen, and both of them are useful but also deeply flawed. More broadly, though, a product like this sends the message that Apple is serious about wanting to be at the center of a smart home interface. It’s a declaration of intent from a company that has spent years fiddling around the edges of the smart home while not really committing to being a major player. Where Apple can play Per Gurman, Apple will launch a smart doorbell with a camera—you know, a Ring, but not from Amazon—and a home security camera next. While it’s obvious to wonder why Apple would enter such well-established categories, after a decade of this stuff, there’s very little virgin territory to be crossed. However, there are plenty of opportunities for Apple to establish itself. As someone who has dabbled in smart home tech for years now (and if you’re reading this, you probably have, too), let me gently suggest that the smart home category is not fully baked. It’s been spinning for about a decade, sure, but making computer stuff work reliably enough for it to be up to the standards of regular home equipment has proved difficult, to say the least. An optimist or an established smart-home tech company might snarl at the idea that Apple’s going to roll into an established market and take it over. But when I look at the current smart home market, I can think of very few players who have built up such success and such an insurmountable lead that Apple couldn’t possibly challenge them. Or, to put it another way, I know smart home veterans feel like they’ve been doing this forever, but we are still in the prehistoric era of the smart home. I’m not saying Apple’s going to crack it and revolutionize everything for everyone—that seems sort of unlikely—but it certainly has plenty of opportunity to make things better and sell some products. What Apple does next The idea that Apple might take on Ring and make security cameras seems weird, right? I agree–it’s going to take time to get used to the idea. But here’s a rule of thumb to keep in mind as you consider reports about future Apple home products: Apple is Apple and will do it the Apple way, every time. Ring and other smart doorbells have been around for years but it doesn’t feel as if they have utter dominance of the market.Esther Shein/Foundry In the smart home category, this means that Apple will want to enter categories that are either unsettled, populated with cheap, uninspiring, and hard-to-operate gear, or have room for a premium-priced product that “just works” with the Apple ecosystem. Apple certainly doesn’t need to compete with that $25 security camera from a no-name brand you find on Amazon; in fact, you could argue that even in the case of the Ring doorbell, Apple has an opportunity. Picture it: These products are prominently displayed in every Apple Store and on Apple’s website, along with carefully curated products from partner companies. They’re upsold to every customer who comes into the store. They’re more expensive, yes, but they’re from Apple, and they’ll automatically integrate with your iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, and iCloud subscription. For a lot of people, that’ll be enough. I think we also need to assume that the Matter alliance is going to get its act together at some point here and that in the future, all the smart home tech out there will be more or less interoperable, which allows Apple to very carefully pick the categories it wants to enter. I know that Matter’s had a rough couple of years, but it has the power of all the industry players behind it–and they’re all motivated to end the era of incompatibility across all devices. Matter, or something like it, is required before the smart home era can ever exit its messy, experimental prehistoric period and become something that appeals to everyone. Apple’s entry into the smart home market is a gamble. I suspect this is happening now due to two factors: First, the tech is really more mature than it has been, including the arrival of Matter and the presence of Thread and Wi-Fi radios in almost everything. Second, Apple’s “Home, Wearables, and Accessories” line—largely driven up until now by AirPods and the Apple Watch—has ceased its multi-year growth spurt, leaving the company searching for new revenue opportunities. Congratulations, smart home. Apple thinks you’re the next opportunity. We’ll see how this all shakes out, hopefully starting later this year.

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Security researchers cite SLAP and FLOP vulnerabilities found in a wide array of Apple Silicon hardware
As nifty as the Apple Silicon processors are, there’s currently an exploit present in the hardware that allows potential hackers to siphon private data. The processors, which offer a speculative execution feature that guesses what you’ll need next, are generally right as to what you’ll need. Still, when these guesses are incorrect, they can create […] Source

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Apple releases iPadOS 18.3 update
It’s not the biggest iPadOS update in the world, but it helps. Apple on Monday released iPadOS 18.3, the newest version of its mobile operating system for iPad. The fixes, changes, and new features are as follows: Notification summaries (iPad with M1 and later) ● Easily manage settings for notification summaries from the Lock Screen […] Source

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Mythic Quest season four now streaming, as Apple TV+ starts teasing the upcoming spin-off
Video game studio comedy Mythic Quest returns today for season four on Apple TV+. The comedy features Rob McElhenney as Ian, a maverick game producer, and his surrounding team as they struggle to stay relevant in the modern gaming market. Mythic Quest first premiered in February 2020, making it Apple’s longest-running comedy. Although there is no confirmation yet of a season five renewal, the service is about to launch a spin-off series — and has begun running trailers. more…

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Hack: Block ads on your Mac and iPhone forever
Macworld We don’t have to remind you how irritating ads are, but we’ll introduce you to this lifetime ad blocker. With AdGuard’s Family Plan, you can block ads from nine of your devices for life and get some much-needed peace and quiet. This AdGuard lifetime subscription is currently on sale for $19.97 with code GUARD20 at checkout, but only for a limited time (reg. $169.99). It works on iOS and Windows mobile and desktop devices. AdGuard isn’t just about blocking annoying pop-ups and ads — it also keeps malware and tracking tools at bay, protecting you from sketchy sites and invasive privacy threats. And if you want to turn on parental controls, there’s a whole panel within the app that you can use to filter what your kids see online. At one flat price, you’re set for life — no recurring charges, no surprise fees. Whether you’re scrolling, shopping, or streaming, AdGuard ensures your experience stays fast, private, and free of interruptions. Don’t let ads or trackers crash the party. Grab a lifetime subscription to this desktop and mobile ad blocker for $19.97 with code GUARD20 at checkout for a limited time (reg. $169.99).   AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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There’s finally a replacement for Adobe Acrobat
Macworld It’s hard to go a day in the working world without running into a PDF. So why aren’t good PDF apps as common? Yeah, there’s Adobe Acrobat, but it costs over $200 to use it for a single year. And that’s the cheapest it gets.  If you want a more affordable solution (that you don’t have to pay for every month), then check out PDF Expert. You can use this app to edit, annotate, convert, scan, and extract from PDFs, and it’s only $79.99 for a lifetime subscription.  You get a PDF file; what do you need to do with it? Copy the text? PDF Expert can do that. Actually, it can even do that for PDFs that didn’t have editable text before because of the OCR capabilities. If you need to sign a document or take notes, the app has a ton of tools for annotating. You can also insert images, add links, extract images, and re-arrange pages. And, of course, you can convert between file types.  Get a PDF Expert Premium Lifetime Subscription on sale for $79.99.   PDF Expert Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription (Mac) – $79.99 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. 

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T-Mobile iPhones gain Starlink support with iOS 18.3
iOS 18.3 adds Starlink support to iPhones on T-Mobile network, as the carrier beta tests SpaceX's satellite connectivity for texting. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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iOS 18.3 brings support for Starlink through T-Mobile, but it's still in beta
Apple has been working with Starlink and T-Mobile in secret to get iPhones ready for expanded satellite connectivity, and the feature is now enabled with iOS 18.3 ahead of the full service launch.iPhone 14 and newer has access to SOS via SatelliteWhen Apple initially launched SOS via Satellite in 2022 with iPhone 14, its only partner was Globalstar. Elon Musk shared that he had promising conversations about bringing Starlink into the mix, and two years later, it's happening.According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has enabled Starlink connectivity with iOS 18.3. However, the Starlink service offered through T-Mobile is still in early access beta and won't roll out in the US until later in 2025. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 18.3 includes Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users
Apple first introduced satellite connectivity features to the iPhone with the release of the iPhone 14 in 2022. The capability allows users to communicate with emergency services when out of range of traditional cellular connectivity. iOS 18 further upgraded the functionality to let users send messages to friends and family using satellite connectivity. Apple initially partnered with Globalstar to power these satellite connectivity features for iPhone users. Now, Bloomberg reports that Apple has also been “secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile” to add Starlink satellite connectivity to the iPhone. more…

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My Spitball Theory on TikTok’s Current Semi-Reprieve in the U.S.
Even if the build of TikTok already installed on an American user’s phone continues to function, that user can’t reinstall TikTok (or any of ByteDance’s other apps) on a new or restored phone until those apps are back in the app stores.

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How to watch the 2025 Grammys: streaming, schedule, and more
The 2025 Grammys are one of the biggest televised concerts of the year, bringing together top artists and unique performances — here’s how to stream the event live on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and more (for free). more…

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This credit card-size AirTag alternative fits perfectly in your wallet
The AirTag isn't designed to track wallets or your office swipe card. KeySmart SmartCard, a credit-card-size wallet tracker, is. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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These M4 Mac mini deals slash prices to as low as $529
Prices on M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini configurations have been slashed, as exclusive deals drive prices down to as low as $529.Grab deals on Apple's M4 & M4 Pro Mac mini.B&H Photo, an Apple Authorized Reseller that's been in business since 1973, has issued exclusive discounts on Apple's M4 Mac mini line. Nine configurations, from the standard M4 model to upgraded M4 Pro options, are in stock and up to $120 off.Exclusive Mac mini deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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This is the most bananas iPhone case ever!
The Andy Warhol x Casetify collection turns the pop artists iconic works into whimsical Apple accessories, like a banana-shaped iPhone case. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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This is the most bananas iPhone case ever!
The Andy Warhol x Casetify collection turns the pop artists iconic works into whimsical Apple accessories, like a banana-shaped iPhone case. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Dubious leak claims Clock notifications getting a partial redesign
An alleged user interface leak claims that Apple will change the appearance of alarm notifications on iPhone, but the authenticity of the claim is questionable at best.An alleged user interface leak claims that Apple is going to change the way alarms work on iPhone.On Tuesday, AppleInsider received imagery claiming to show an unannounced overhaul of iOS Clock notifications, implying a full app redesign is coming. Specifically, the images we received feature an entirely new interface for the Snooze feature already present on iPhone — something that pops up whenever users have active alarms.Though the imagery contains a unique interpretation and a novel design for the alarm system on iOS, there are numerous questions about its authenticity, stemming from visual shortcomings, grammatical errors, and even inconsistencies with Apple's existing designs. Though the leak is most likely not real, it's important to understand exactly why we arrived at this rumor score. Rumor Score: 💩 B#$&(*it Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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