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12 macOS 27 Golden Gate features you need to try right away • Golden Gate is here. Take a look at these features as soon as you’ve installed it.

macOS 27 in depth: How AI upgrades Freeform, Notes, Weather, and more • Apple has not only revamped the look and feel of macOS 27, but also made improvements to a number of apps.

macOS 27 upgraded Safari with AI so you’ll never need to refresh a tab again • Apple announced a new feature that will monitor web pages without needing to constantly refresh.

iPhone Duo helps me understand the touchscreen MacBook • The software was always the major concern, and the iPhone Duo’s UI shows that Apple is aware of that.

ESPRESSO LITE 15: GREAT VALUE, PORTABLE MONITOR WITH SUPERB STAND

SATECHI USB-C SNAP HUB: BEST HUB FOR MACBOOK NEO

INIU P63 COUGAR 25K (100W) POWER BANK: SMALLEST 25K POWER BANK

Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

Your $1,500 iPhone 18 Pro Max doesn’t need a case, honest! • I risked everything to test the iPhone Pro Max’s durability.

Popping your iPhone 18 Pro into last year’s case? Not so fast • There’s a slight difference with this year’s iPhones that could affect case compatibility.

The iPhone 18 Pro is a reward for those who waited • Apple’s latest flagship handset is loaded with powerful technology that infrequent upgraders will especially appreciate.

After the excitement wears off, iPhone Duo’s limitations remain • Apple’s first foldable is a masterpiece of marketing and engineering knowhow, but there are plenty of concerns.

MOPHIE STEALTHCHARGE: WIRELESS CHARGING WITHOUT THE HEAT

ANKER MAGGO POWER BANK 2 PRO: FAST 25W CHARGING WITH ACTIVE COOLING

iPHONE 18 PRO THE BEST KIND OF BORING • THE A20 PRO IS A MARVEL, AND APPLE’S NEW CAMERA CONTROLS ARE LONG OVERDUE, BUT NOT MUCH IS NEW.

MAC MINI (M5 PRO) KILLER PERFORMANCE AT A LETHAL PRICE • THIS WOULD BE A GREAT LITTLE COMPUTER, IF IT WASN’T SO OUTRAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE.

Apple Magic Keyboards get cosmetic updates • Apple revised its keyboard layout to match the MacBook Neo and MacBook Air.

Apple to Mac developers: It’s time to let go of Intel • Apple has told developers they no longer have to support code for Intel Macs.

Apple could bring back Xserve for the AI market • Report claims Apple is developing a new chip specifically designed for AI servers, with a little help from Nvidia.

iVanky FusionDock Ultra: New 26-port Mac docking station has it all • The iVanky FusionDock Ultra packs 26 ports, Thunderbolt 5, and four-display support—but its price and complexity mean it’s only worth it for serious Mac pros.

AirPods 5: The 5 coolest features Apple announced • Improved ANC, better sound quality, and an actual price cut.

iCloud+ gets an upgrade in 100 countries: Free Apple TV, Arcade, and new Music Select • The new bundle doesn’t include the U.S., U.K., Canada or Australia.

I switched to Beats, and I’ll never go back to Apple again • The Powerbeats Fit and Beats Rugged Case are my favorite iPhone 17 Pro Max accessories.

The reason I don’t have Siri AI on my iPhone • Siri AI is available now, but your iPhone, software, language, and region all need to meet Apple’s requirements.

Create a photo collage on your iPhone for free and with no ads • If you want to create an eye-catching collage on your iPhone, there are shelves upon shelves of apps in the App Store, but they all either cost...