Macworld UK

Macworld magazine is the world's best-selling Apple magazine, featuring in-depth reviews, expert advice, how tos and essential guides to Macs, iPads, iPhones and related products, as well as everything you need to know about Mac OS X, iOS and associated software including iTunes and more. If you are new to Apple and are looking for advice to help you get started, or if you are a Mac fanatic looking to justify your next buy, Macworld is the magazine to ensure you make the right decision. Macworld is created by an international team of experts based in London and San Francisco, join use every issue as we analyse the latest product announcements from the world’s biggest (and best) technology company.

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The road to the next insanely great Mac is paved with AI • Apple Intelligence might actually be the latest attempt by Apple to fulfill the dream behind the original Mac.

AI is forcing me to buy a new MacBook Pro • The speed boost coming with the M5 Pro and M5 Max isn’t the main reason I’m getting a new Mac now.

The final countdown for Intel Mac apps has begun • Apple announces that Rosetta is finally being phased out with macOS 28.

Finally! Apple adds MacBook battery charge limit to macOS 26.4 • You’ll be able to set a MacBook so it stops charging at intervals between 80 and 100 percent.

FLEXBAR: THE TOUCH BAR REPLACEMENT YOU’VE BEEN MISSING

VECTOTECH RAPID 16TB USB SSD: UBER VAST, DECENTLY FAST

ALOGIC EDGE 40INCH 5K2K: ONE HIGH-RES MONITOR THAT BEATS TWO

Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

If your Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro is turning pink, you might be cleaning it wrong • A cleverly timed update to an Apple Support doc explains how to properly clean your new iPhone to avoid damage.

I don’t trust my Apple Watch’s Sleep Score, and neither should you • But a simple fix could remedy the situation.

Apple’s iPad Magic Keyboard isn’t overpriced—it’s underappreciated • You’re wasting your iPad Pro’s potential without this premium add-on.

AIRTAG (2ND GEN): AN EVEN BETTER FINDER

ANKER PRIME 3-IN-1 MAGGO 25W WIRELESS CHARGING STATION: ELEGANTLY SPEEDY

STATIK STATE POWER BANK (5K): SEMI SOLID STATE ACES BATTERY TESTS

CHATGPT IS YOUR iPHONE’S SECRET SUPERPOWER • FORGET SIRI 2.0. OPENAI’S SMARTER CHATBOT IS ALREADY INTEGRATED INTO iOS, iPADOS, AND MACOS.

CREATOR STUDIO VS. CREATIVE CLOUD CAN APPLE’S NEW SUITE TAKE ON ADOBE? • WHICH CREATIVE SUITE MAKES MORE SENSE FOR VIDEO, PHOTO, AND AUDIO CREATORS?

Subscription culture put Mac at risk • Longtime utility MacUpdater has shut down due to a refusal to switch to a recurring payment model. I’m having a hard time finding a replacement.

OWC StudioStack: More Mac storage. Faster speeds. Way less money • OWC’s StudioStack offers fast, flexible Thunderbolt 5 storage and extra ports for Mac Studio and Mac mini—without Apple’s eye-watering upgrade prices.

TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router: Versatile, portable router • The TP-Link BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router (TL-WR3602BE) offers Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB connectivity and can be used anywhere.

Razer Thunderbolt 5 Dock: Who knew high-end expansion could look so good? • Pair great desktop expansion with sleek looks that fit in with the Mac design aesthetic.

The Apple Car lives through the Ferrari Luce • Ferrari’s new EV was designed with help from Jony Ive.

You might soon be able to watch Apple TV in your car • When it’s safely parked, obviously.

Backbone Pro: A premium gamepad at a very premium price • It’s not cheap, but this controller will level up your iPhone gaming experience.

Foundation: Galactic Frontier: TV-inspired iPhone game fails in so many ways • Asimov fans will be disappointed. Apple fans will find...