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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How Apple broke the mold to give its OS 27 updates a rocksolid foundation • This time, it feels like Apple is taking stock, measuring twice, and cutting once.

macOS Golden Gate could finally unlock the shackles holding back my Mac • It looks like macOS 27 will be the start of a new era of modernization that macOS needs.

Google just helped Apple sell a million more MacBook Neos • Google’s attempt to rebrand Chromebooks as premium laptops using a sprinkle of AI gimmicks doesn’t even dent Apple’s aluminum armor.

Microsoft’s MacBook Neo white paper is a very serious joke • The Windows maker commissioned a report on budget laptops because it’s totally not worried about Apple.

Busting the Apple Tax myth, once and for all • The Neo shouldn’t come as a surprise. Apple has always been about value for money.

BENQ MA320UG: BIGGER, SMOOTHER, AND A LOT CHEAPER THAN STUDIO DISPLAY

UGREEN NEXODE 200W CHARGING STATION: EIGHT PORTS, SERIOUS DESKTOP POWER

RAZER VIPER V4 PRO REVIEW: ULTRAFAST GAMING MOUSE WITH 50,000 DPI, BUT IS IT WORTH $159?

Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

10 iPad milestones that changed the tablet computer forever • What began as a big-screen iPhone has, over 16 years, evolved into a versatile computer.

I switched to a four-year-old iPhone and cured myself of the upgrade bug • I’ll never look at a new iPhone upgrade the same way again.

Why this year’s biggest iPhone might be DOA • Apple can learn lessons from the contrasting fortunes of the Mac Pro and MacBook Neo.

A screenless ‘Apple Watch Neo’ is exactly what the lineup needs • Not every active individual wants a miniature smartphone strapped to their wrist.

Apple just made about a million Apple Watches obsolete • watchOS 27 drops compatibility for several models.

BASEUS NOMOS 245W 6-IN-1 CHARGING STATION: MAX CLUTTER-FREE POWER

JOURNEY SUMMIT ULTRA: 3-IN-1 CHARGER WITH FAST iPHONE CHARGING

AULUMU M10 DUALMAG 10K POWER BANK: SPACE-AGE LOOKS AND POWER

SIRI AI: FINALLY! • AI IS COMING TO AN iPHONE AND MAC NEAR YOU.

MY 17 FAVORITE iOS 27 FEATURES HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH SIRI OR AI • WHILE IT MAY SEEM MINOR ON THE SURFACE, THE iPHONE’S NEXT BIG OS RELEASE ACTUALLY PACKS PLENTY OF SMALLER CHANGES THAT CAN ELEVATE YOUR EVERYDAY EXPERIENCE.

KTC 27-inch 5K2K Dual Mode Monitor: 5K at 60Hz on a budget • Fine color accuracy on a budget 5K monitor.

Ugreen Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock: Thunderbolt 5 Speed and Built-In SSD • Ports plus storage slots aplenty.

Klarity Disk: Affordable Mac disk analyzer held back by permissions bug • A sleek, potentially excellent disk and process visualization system that’s currently held back by critical bugs that affect its core functionality.

Surfshark One+ Antivirus: Strong Mac protection held back by weak browser security • Surfshark combines strong malware protection, a powerful VPN, and privacy tools in one affordable Mac security suite, but has inconsistent browser-based phishing protection.

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