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Apple’s rumored cheaper MacBook powered by an iPhone processor is back in the news. A new report corroborates separate claims that Apple is planning to release a more affordable MacBook that runs on an A-series chip in the near future. more…

Apple recently refreshed its Vision Pro headset with the M5 chip, but how different is it from the original version? This guide lists all of the differences between the two models. While the latest model sees no hardware changes beyond the chip and the headband, the M5 chip unlocks a series of new capabilities for

Apple is developing a more affordable Mac notebook that’s set to come out in the first half of 2026, according to Bloomberg. The machine will cost “well under $1,000” and it will compete with affordable Windows machines and Chromebooks. Apple’s lowest priced Mac notebook right now is the MacBook Air, which starts at $999, though

The official WhatsApp app is now available on the Apple Watch for everyone, following a brief beta testing period via TestFlight last week. The app allows you to send messages, read full messages, send message reactions, record and send voice messages, receive call notifications, and more — all directly on your Apple Watch, with no need

Apple quietly added a small but notable enhancement to Spotlight in macOS Tahoe 26.1, which was released on Monday. The update introduces new clipboard history controls for Spotlight, allowing users to decide how long copied items remain accessible in search results. Previously, Spotlight could optionally retain clipboard contents for up to eight hours, but the

Samsung this week introduced a new sitewide holiday sale, offering early Black Friday discounts across a wide range of products. This includes deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, home appliances, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Samsung. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a

The latest iPad software update, iPadOS 26.1, arrived yesterday with a big upgrade for productivity: Slide Over is back. Here’s how the new version of Slide Over works, and why I’m so excited by its return. more…

In macOS Tahoe 26, Apple gave Spotlight a major update with a visual overhaul, clipboard access, and Actions for performing tasks within apps directly from the search bar. There’s quite a lot of hidden potential in Spotlight’s new manifestation. Below, we’ve put together a cheat sheet of Spotlight functionality to help you make the most

The Amazon Music app now integrates with Alexa+ on iOS and Android, allowing users to navigate its extensive catalog via intuitive conversation. Amazon today announced that Alexa+, its upgraded AI-driven assistant, is now available in beta to members of the Alexa+ Early Access program using the Amazon Music app across all subscription tiers. The assistant

One of the big promises of Apple Intelligence is the ability to interact with our apps. Instead of the relatively simple requests we can currently make of Apple Music, for example, we should be able to give the app a vibe-like steer on what we’d like it to play and let it figure out which