Apex Legends developer Respawn said it's ending Nintendo Switch support for the game this summer, with the release of Season 30. After that point, it'll work with the Switch 2 and all other currently supported platforms, but not the original Switch. "Season 29 will be the final update for Apex Legen…
Just like buying a new iPhone through Apple's online store, you now select each spec of your new Mac device when purchasing through the website. As first spotted by MacWorld, Apple updated its online configuration tool for purchasing a Mac. Compared to the previous design that allowed you to pick be…
In his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman provided an updated release timeline for the new MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max. Previously, these models have been expected to launch before the spring. more…
Macworld TL;DR: Get a near-mint condition refurbished MacBook Pro on sale for $440 (reg. $1,999). The global RAM shortage is raising prices for new computers across the board, but there’s still a way to get a reliable machine for a good price. This refurbished MacBook Pro is in near-mint condition,…
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang told reporters that the company will "invest a great deal of money" in OpenAI's latest funding round, according to Bloomberg, after The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that the two companies were rethinking a previous $100 billion deal that hasn't "progressed beyond th…
Apple has updated its website with changes to the checkout flow when buying a new Mac. Previously, the Apple Online Store would show you a range of preconfigured options with specific processors, RAM, and storage configurations, before letting you dive into the granular configurator. With this week’…
This powerful scanning app offers loads of features at a low price. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a full-service scanner with iScanner. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
On January 31, 1998, Power Computing shut down for good, bringing an ignominious end to the formerly high-flying maker of Mac clones. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
![I thought voice typing on Mac was broken — until I tried Wispr Flow [Awesome Apps]](https://www.cultofmac.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/wispr-flow-featured.jpeg)
With AI-powered dictation, smart commands and instant activation, the Wispr Flow voice-to-text app has transformed how I write on my Mac. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Macworld TL;DR: For $444.99, you get a powerful, near-mint MacBook Pro and lifetime Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac—hardware and software handled in one smart move. If your current laptop is hanging on by a thread, or your productivity apps are locked behind monthly fees, this bundle is a no-brainer.…
Save videos you care about so you can watch them whenever you want with Keeprix streaming downloader. Works with Netflix, YouTube and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head an…
MacStories Weekly: Issue 498
![We love the new AirTag even more than the original [Cult of Mac podcast No. 5]](https://www.cultofmac.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cult-of-Mac-podcast-5-AirTag-2.jpg)
This week on the Cult of Mac podcast: The second-gen AirTag finally arrives, and it packs some pretty awesome upgrades. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
The Sundance documentary Ghost in the Machine boldly declares that the pursuit of artificial intelligence, and Silicon Valley itself, is rooted in eugenics. Director Valerie Veatch makes the case that the rise of techno-fascism from the likes of Elon Musk and Peter Thiel is a feature, not a bug. Tha…
Macworld Every Apple user needs a great power bank, whether they’re traveling all day or just roaming from room to room, that has enough juice for their iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Today’s deal is the only one you’ll ever need: The 20,000mAh Mophie PowerStation Pro is down to an incredible $33 at Amazon,…
Get lifetime access to StackSkills Unlimited for just $19.97. You can learn coding, marketing, music, investing and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Alongside the ongoing Amazon low on AirPods Pro 3 and deep deal on AirPods 4 with ANC, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off a near unheard of 52% price drop on Apple’s latest Trail Loop in blue with the black finish. Those offers also join a new low on the latest black model Trail Loop as wel…
Macworld For as long as Apple’s been selling Macs online, it has offered them in a very specific way. There’s the base model, then models with more RAM and storage, higher processor options, larger displays, etc. It requires a bit of study—some models have more storage but less RAM—but it made the p…
Macworld These early days of AI development are filled with promises, potential, excitement, hallucinations, and abominations. These early days are also costing us a lot of money, too. Take RAM, for example. Prices have skyrocketed because demand has skyrocketed, thanks to AI infrastructure needs. S…
Macworld Clario, the developers behind the MacKeeper utility, recently warned about a deceptive ad that appears on Google when users search for terms related to Mac storage. The ad takes users to a suspicious site with instructions that contain “harmful content for Mac users.” The ads, according to…
Macworld It wasn’t so long ago that many users believed Macs didn’t need security software. Not only was the platform thought to be inherently secure by design, but the vast majority of computer users were running Windows, so that was where the money was for malware writers. Several high-profile att…
Macworld Apple Creator Studio is now available to users. The bundle gathers apps like Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro into a single subscription. Subscribers also get access to exclusive features in some Apple apps, such as Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. But there are a few small details…
Macworld TL;DR: PDF Reader Pro is a full PDF editor with a lifetime license on sale now for $39.99. Paying a monthly subscription for a PDF editor is kind of like paying to access one of the most common file formats in the world. PDFs aren’t going away, but the subscription fees can. Instead of payi…
The numbers Apple put up during the 2026 holiday quarter will blow your mind. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Older photos often look blurry on modern screens. This AI-powered image upscaler from Aiarty enhances images for clear, high-quality results. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head an…
Macworld Reuters reports that Apple has confirmed its acquisition of Israeli start up Q.ai. The secretive company specializes in unique application of AI and Machine Learning to solve audio problems. The website for Q.ai is sparse, with the tagline “In a world full of noise, we craft a new kind of q…
Macworld Since Jony Ive left Apple in 2019, the company’s design team has had trouble keeping hold of key personnel. Ive’s successor, Evans Hankey, herself left in 2022, and the team has also lost Marc Newson, design overseer Jeff Williams, rising star Abidur Chowdhury, and a host of lesser-known na…
Macworld For whatever reason, it’s been more than a decade since Apple released a new iPhone dock. The last iPhone Lightning Dock made by Apple was back in 2015, and ever since MagSafe and USB-C arrived, Apple has only sold cables and pucks that can fit into third-party stands. That’s not the case i…
Spendify uses AI to track expenses, build budgets and more. Grab a lifetime subscription to this personal finance app while it's on sale. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Yesterday’s launch of Apple Creator Studio (ACS) created a certain amount of confusion for Mac users not planning to subscribe. Some users of Apple’s productivity apps – Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform – were left wondering whether or not they should accept an invitation to update … more…
For the Mac versions of pro apps, things aren't actually changing much (yet).
Starting today, Apple is offering a subscription bundle of its creative apps called Creator Studio. Some of what’s included is exclusive to the subscription package, while other parts of it remain available à la carte. It’s a lot to absorb, and I’ll get to all the details in due course. However, wha…
You need to resubscribe to your Club member RSS feeds. The new unified MacStories website is here, bringing Club MacStories content under the same roof as the rest of the site for the first time. While this transition delivers a more cohesive experience for members, a few things are different and ot…
The same MacStories, now with everything under one roof. Today, I’m pleased to announce something we’ve been working on for the past two years: MacStories and Club MacStories are now one website. If you’re a Club MacStories member, you no longer need to go to a separate website to read our exclusive…
This refurbished 13-inch M4 Apple iPad Pro costs just $899.99 while inventory lasts. It packs plenty of power and gorgeous hardware. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
For the past 10 years or so, I have been a happy Bartender customer, singing its praises to anyone who’d hear. Alas, macOS Tahoe 26 seems to have broken it beyond repair. Now, I’ll just wait for Apple to inevitably Sherlock its core feature, which I can’t believe hasn’t happened yet. more…
Koofr lifetime cloud storage plan gives you 1TB of space, accessible from any device. Pay just $129.99 for the cheapest cloud storage around. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Apple has released its latest wave of beta updates, with public beta 3 debuting for macOS Tahoe 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, and more. Here’s what to expect. more…
Get a Microsoft Office for Mac lifetime license (2021 Home and Business edition), with essential productivity apps Word, Excel and more. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head an…
There are new iOS 26.3 and macOS 26.3 betas from Apple. Developers can now continue testing the fresh features coming soon to the iPhone. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
This is the first major upgrade since Apple introduced AirTags five years ago.
If you want to install a beta version of macOS, the smartest way to do it is to partition your Mac hard drive using Disk Utility. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
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 - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
In this issue: This week, John steps into developers’ shoes to better understand the API limitations they face, Jonathan has mixed feelings about AI, and Federico finds a practical use case for agentic browsers, plus the usual Links, App Debuts, the latest happenings in the Club MacStories+ Discord…
Apple, OpenAI, Meta, and more are all racing toward AI hardware products.
Delayed shipping times for current models sometimes means an update is imminent.
In this issue: This week, Jonathan recommends a handful of Mac apps, and John offers pointers on how to get started with Claude Code by building PopClip extensions, plus the usual Links, App Debuts, the latest happenings in the Club MacStories+ Discord community, and a recap of MacStories articles a…
“General interest in AI PCs has been wavering for a while..."
Video, audio, and image editing apps join up in one subscription on January 28.
Apple goes with Google's tech despite using OpenAI's ChatGPT elsewhere in iOS.
In this issue: This week, Federico saves hundreds of gigabytes of storage with the help of Claude Code, John marks the 25th anniversary of iTunes, and Jonathan looks ahead to what he hopes is in store for the Apple Watch in 2026, plus the usual Links, App Debuts, the latest happenings in the Club Ma…
Nikita Prokopov writing on tonsky.me about macOS Tahoe’s menu icons: In my opinion, Apple took on an impossible task: to add an icon to every menu item. There are just not enough good metaphors to do something like that. But even if there were, the premise itself is questionable: if everything has a…
From Apple gifting a gold statue to the US taking a stake in Intel.
Government seeks "nudity-detection algorithms" in iOS and Android, report says.
A state of the union from someone who actually sort of uses the thing.
In 1982, a young Mac developer turned Jobs into a UI designer—and accidentally invented a new technique.
The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Tenkeyless is a mechanical keyboard that you can make (almost) entirely your own, even without macOS support for its Synapse customisation app.