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The latest news, reviews, and updates about macOS, Mac desktops, MacBooks, and MacBook Pros all in one place. If macOS is your thing, Digital Trends offers in-depth coverage of everything you need to know. Whether you’re looking for tips and tricks for navigating macOS or are just hungry for the latest product announcements and commentary, we’ve got you covered. Read on for the newest rumors, comparisons, in-depth reviews, and much more.
These two macOS 26 features would transform the way I use my Mac
Apple's Notes app needs to solve its access and functional problems. It won't take a magic spell to do so, as plenty of apps already fill that gap for free.
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I tried a hidden tool in Edge and Opera. Now it’s hard to go back to Safari
Safari is smooth, but it lacks a proper organization tool. Collections in Edge and Opera Pinboards offer a rewarding path to neatly organizing your web content.
Window management in macOS annoys me. This free app was the fix I needed
When it comes to resizing and moving app windows, macOS still has a long way to go. Swift Shift offers a buttery-smooth respite to those woes for free.
I’m not a fan of the MacBook notch, so I turned it into an activity hub
The notch on Apple's laptops continued to bother me. Then I switched to an open-source app that turned it into my favorite functional hotspot on my MacBook Air.
I used a free app to fix my biggest problem with macOS
Apple hasn't baked a system-level clipboard into macOS. Maccy fills that gap beautifully, while remaining open-source, and totally free, if you want it to.
The iPhone 17 Pro might debut a never-before-seen iPhone color
The iPhone 17 Pro might come in a new color option that's currently only available on the MacBook Air.
9 macOS Sequoia features every Mac user should know
macOS Sequoia is full of great features, from Apple Intelligence to iPhone Mirroring. Here, we’ve put together all the features that every Mac user should know.
I can recommend the M4 MacBook Air for its battery life alone
The M4 MacBook Air is arguably the fastest laptop in its league, but how it serves top-notch performance with a fantastic battery mileage is simply peerless.
I tried $550 smart glasses with my Mac. They felt better than the Vision Pro
The Vision Pro is exquisitely advanced, but also uncomfortable, pricey, and functionally lacking. I had a better time at spatial computing with smart glasses.
Apple is right to make iPadOS more Mac-like, but I’ll never buy an iPad that runs macOS
A new report claims that iPadOS 19 will get many Mac-like features. But Apple would be wrong to merge the two systems -- in fact, it would be a terrible idea.
Copilot is Microsoft’s cue to redeem Windows and edge past macOS
Copilot offers Microsoft a rare opportunity to redefine Windows, and a capable hardware platform to carry it ahead of the Mac competition.
WWDC may not deliver the macOS magic I’d love to see. Here’s why
Apple’s WWDC show will probably spotlight Apple Intelligence in a big way, but I’m worried that means macOS will miss out on tasty new features as a result.
I love the Dell XPS 13, but I’ll pick the MacBook Air any day
The Dell XPS 13 is a sleek machine with unrealized potential, and some lingering quirks. The M4 MacBook Air is as refined as a slim laptop can ever get.
iPad is the best secondary screen I’ve used with a MacBook
It's no secret that iPadOS is a limiting factor for Apple tablets. But pushing it as secondary screen with my Mac solved more problems that I had anticipated.
The Oppo Find N5 put a Mac in my pocket, and Apple needs to take note.
The world’s thinnest foldable phone can also put a full-fledged Mac experience in the palm of your hand. Hey Apple, take notes from the Oppo Find N5, will ya?
I love Apple’s minimalist Mac design, and the iPhone 17 Air needs to follow it
The Mac Studio is Apple’s design at its best, but the iPhone 17 Air could head in a new direction. Here’s why Apple should stick to its core design principles.
Attention to detail is Apple’s not-so-hidden hardware superpower
Apple's hardware is fast, efficient, and very expensive. More than anything, maybe, it's an almost obsessive attention to detail that makes it feel so worth it.
Proton Drive has a new macOS app and it looks great
Proton has released a 2.0 version of its Proton Drive macOS app with a completely new look and double the speed.
The long overdue MacBook Pro design refresh might land in 2026
Apple has been using the same design language for the MacBook Pro since 2021. Half a decade later, we might get a modern makeover with snazzy new upgrades.
WWDC 2025: everything you need to know
WWDC 2025 is where Apple will likely showcase the latest iterations of software for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac... with a major naming change rumored.
MacOS update: everything you need to know
If you’re thinking about updating macOS, there’s a lot you need to know. Here, we’ve rounded up all the most important information about updating your Mac.
macOS 16 / macOS 26: everything you need to know
macOS 16 is expected to debut at WWDC this year. Here's everything we know about the new software version so far.
Latest Apple OS land in beta, these are all the new features to try
Apple has taken the wraps off its latest operating systems for beta testing, meaning some exciting new features are available. The new systems run across Apple devices with the arrival of , macOS 15.4, watchOS 11.4, iPadOS 18.4, tvOS 18.4, and visionOS 2.4 all now available in RC. This is the RC beta round, meaning […]
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