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Macworld Podcast: M4 iMac, M4 MacBook Pro, M4 Mac mini now available
This week is full of treats from Apple! We’ve got a new iMac, new MacBook Pros, and a new Mac mini, all sporting the new M4 chip. We talk about the new products and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! And we promise, no tricks!
Mac 911
How to block annoying texts with a few taps on your iPhone
Spam, scam, and unwanted political and business texts may be overwhelming you.
How-To
Everything your Apple Watch can do without an iPhone
What can you do with an Apple Watch when your iPhone isn't around?
Updated
Best Apple Watch for seniors
Concerned about the safety of an elderly parent or other relative? Find out which Apple Watch is best for seniors, and which Apple Watch offers fall detection, heart monitoring, and blood oxygen monitoring.
Updated
M4 MacBook Pro: Everything you need to know
Here's what you need to know about the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.
Updated
What you need to know about Thunderbolt 5
The new standard first appears on Macs with the M4 Pro.
News
Apple just gave the MacBook Air a huge upgrade you probably didn't notice
Handy bump to the starting RAM without an increase to the price.
News
The M4 MacBook Pro gets a great camera at last, Thunderbolt 5, more RAM
The base M4 model undergoes the most drastic changes.
Feature
What is nano-texture glass and do I need it?
Apple's nano-texture glass option is available for the iMac, MacBook Pro and the iPad Pro. Here's what you need to know.
Stay Foolish
The truth of Apple's unpopular decisions: It's not about you
Dedicated Apple customers have strong ideas about the company's products, but they don't necessarily jibe with the company's plans.
Different Think
The Mac mini finally lives up to its name
Apple's smallest computer earns its surname with the M4 redesign.
DealPost
It's no card trick, but this credit card-sized tracker works like magic
The KeySmart® SmartCard is like an AirTag for your wallet, and it even integrates with the Apple Find My app.
DealPost
There are only three days left to get Windows 11 Pro for less than $20
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for only $19.97 (reg. $199) to unlock the new AI assistant, Copilot, enhanced productivity features, and security innovations for your PC.
DealPost
Here's how you can get the M1 MacBook Air at over half off
Save 65% on this refurbished MacBook Air and experience Apple’s powerful M1 chip.
Updated
AirPods Pro 2 firmware 7B19 enables new iOS 18.1 Hearing features
The new firmware will combine with iOS 18.1 to let you test your hearing and use your AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid.
Updated
iPhone buying guide: Best iPhone to buy in 2024-2025
Find out which is the best iPhone for your needs in our detailed iPhone buying guide, in which we compare iPhone prices, features, design, specs.
Updated
M4 Mac mini: Everything you need to know
Apple's most affordable desktop Mac has a new M4 chip and a new, smaller design.
News
M4 Mac mini is smaller, mightier, and can connect three displays
The M4 Pro Mac mini comes with Thunderbolt 5 ports.
News
Whoops! Amazon leaks an image and specs of a very tiny M4 Mac mini
Comparison chart gives the game away before Apple has a chance to unveil the new machine itself.
Opinion
The first Apple Intelligence features are hit-and-miss
The iPhone 16 finally has a real reason to exist, but the big AI stuff is still more than a month away.
The Macalope
Apple's exciting Mac week got off to a rocky start
Here's everything that went wrong with the M4 iMac launch.
DealPost
Why do boring tasks when the major AI models combined in this tool can do it for you?
No more recurring fees—1minAI gives you ChatGPT, Gemini, Midjourney, and more for life for only $39.99 (reg. $234).
DealPost
How to save $400 on an iPad Pro
Don't miss your chance to get an iPad Pro on sale for only $399.99
News
Did the new M4 iMac just tip us to a new Mac display coming from Apple?
Perhaps the wait for new Pro Display XDR is almost over.
Apple Breakfast
Why Apple's 'exciting week' is even better than an event
Just the Macs, ma'am: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
Reviews
AVG Internet Security for Mac review
We test AVG Internet Security for Mac and find it easy to use and effective at catching viral, phishing, and malware activity on a Mac.
Updated
iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence is here—here’s how to get it on your iPhone
Apple has released the first major update to iOS 18 and it brings the first pieces of its AI suite.
News
Apple's first smart display could resurrect one of its most beloved designs
The smart home gadget will reportedly take its cues from the 'sunflower' G4 iMac.
Reviews
Cisdem PDFMaster: A simple PDF editor
Cisdem PDFMaster, confusingly also distributed by EaseUS's as EaseUS PDF Editor for Mac, suites those with casual needs.
DealPost
This e-learning site is practically giving away unlimited course passes
Learn anything from coding to cooking with EDU Unlimited, yours for just $29.97 this weekend only.
DealPost
Ready to 'Excel?' Pack your PC with Microsoft's productivity-enhancing programs
Your PC can get a productivity upgrade from lifetime access to Windows 11 Pro and the 2019 versions of Microsoft Office Pro, Visio, and Project for under $72.
Updated
How to run Windows apps on a Mac without installing Windows
You can run Windows apps on a Mac without buying a copy of Windows, here's how…
Updated
VMware Fusion Review: Now free for personal use
This veteran virtualisation tool is leaning towards business users, but likely to remain popular while it's free for ‘non-commercial’ users.
Reviews
Microsoft OneDrive Review
Microsoft software on a Mac? It’s not as surprising as you may think with OneDrive being a solid third-party cloud storage solution.
Reviews
Lexar SL500 Magnetic Set review
The iPhone storage is always too small for videographers. An SSD storage device that connects directly to the iPhone's USB-C port is just what you need.
Updated
Do Macs need antivirus software?
Wondering if you need antivirus for Mac? Macs do get viruses, despite protections in macOS, so it's wise to extend the protection.
Best Picks
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro: What are the differences?
Thinking of getting a Pro iPhone? Here's how the iPhone 16 Pro compares to its predecessor. Is the new iPhone 16 Pro really any better?
Opinion
Apple Intelligence is coming to fix the iPhone notification mess—finally
iOS 18.1 brings the notification management fixes iOS desperately needs.
Reviews
TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus review
Leverage up to eight fast, reliable NVMe SSDs in TerraMaster's F8 SSD Plus for uber-fast network/workgroup storage that's almost as fast as local storage
DealPost
Is this MacBook and iPad stand overkill? Maybe. Will you love it? 100%.
Upgrade your workspace with 22% off the CASA HUB 360, a sleek and versatile stand with an 8-in-1 hub.
How-To
How to install Windows on an Intel Mac
Lots of people are still using Macs with Intel processors, and they’re really useful if you need to run Windows as well.
News
iOS 18.2 will let you change your default apps for calls, messaging, and more
A new Default Apps section gives you easier access to changing app default and adds some new categories, too.
News
Apple confirms 'exciting week' of Mac news starting Monday
Senior VP of marketing Greg Joswiak tweeted a teaser to let us know there are big things on the way.
News
Apple's October Event: What we expect
Apple has indicated it will launch some new products next week. Here's what could be in store, including what will launch and when.
News
Revealed: The true cost of the iPhone 16
This year's iPhones cost more to manufacture than their 2023 equivalents. But where is the money going?
Reviews
Dropbox Review: Not as good as it used to be
Dropbox is reliable, but it's hard to recommend if you are looking to share files with others, as a backup solution, or as a means to access your content from wherever you are.
News Analysis
Will the M4 MacBook Pro finally get everything right?
A new report says it may have almost all of the specs one could ask for, but there are good reasons to be skeptical.
Opinion