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9to5Mac · Buying Guides

MacWhisper 14 launches with a new transcript editor, faster performance, more

One of the best AI-powered transcription apps for the Mac just got even better, with a major update that introduces a redesigned…

Jul 14, 2026

AppleInsider · Buying Guides

These are the things you should do first after updating to iOS 27

Now that the public beta of iOS 27 is out, here are some of the best things you can do on your…

Jul 14, 2026

9to5Mac · Buying Guides

OpenAI could force Apple into an awkward fight with Jony Ive

While Apple did its best to insulate Jony Ive in its lawsuit against OpenAI, the company may not be able to keep…

Jul 14, 2026

MacRumors · Buying Guides

Apple's Steady iPhone Pricing Pays Off as Rivals Scramble

Apple captured a record 20% share of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2026, even as worldwide shipments fell…

Jul 13, 2026

MacRumors · Buying Guides

AirPods Pro 3 Hit Best Price Since Prime Day at $199.99

Amazon today has the AirPods Pro 3 available for $199.99, down from $249.00. This is the best price we've seen on the…

Jul 12, 2026

9to5Mac · Buying Guides

The best CarPlay tips and tricks

For the majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from…

Jul 10, 2026

MacRumors · Buying Guides

Last Call: M5 Pro MacBook Pro Remains at Pre-Hike Price But Not for Much Longer

It's been a few weeks since Apple announced widespread price hikes across numerous product categories, including the 2026 MacBook Pro. These new…

Jul 9, 2026

MacRumors · Buying Guides

Apple TV and MLB Release August Schedule for 'Friday Night Baseball'

Apple and MLB today released the August schedule for Apple TV's weekly Friday Night Baseball doubleheader. Friday Night Baseball games are included…

Jul 9, 2026

MacRumors · Buying Guides

Apple TV Earns Record 87 Emmy Nominations for 2026, Led by 'Pluribus' and 'Widow's Bay'

Apple earned its highest number of Emmy nominations to date in 2026, with popular shows like Pluribus, Margo's Got Money Troubles, Widow's…

Jul 8, 2026

9to5Mac · Buying Guides

tvOS 27: Four new features coming soon to Apple TV 4K

tvOS 27 was barely mentioned when Apple unveiled iOS 27, likely because its best features are waiting on new Apple TV 4K…

Jul 2, 2026

MacRumors · Buying Guides

iPhone Photography Awards Highlight Best Images of 2026

For the last 19 years, the iPhone Photography Awards (IPPA) has selected the best photographs captured with an iPhone, and the 2026…

Jul 2, 2026

AppleInsider · Buying Guides

Best Buy nabs retailer-exclusive Orange Beats Solo Buds

Apple subsidiary Beats by Dre has updated its Solo Buds with a new color, with consumers in the United States and Japan…

Jun 30, 2026

9to5Mac · Buying Guides

Anthropic upgrades Claude with new Sonnet 5 model, details here

Anthropic is upgrading Claude Sonnet, replacing Sonnet 4.6 from February with Sonnet 5 as the best medium-sized model.

Jun 30, 2026

MacDailyNews · Buying Guides

Apple TV series ‘Silo’ season 3: ‘One of the best seasons of TV’ – The Seattle Times

Season three of the Apple TV series “Silo” continues the saga of a dystopian society of 10,000 people living underground under mysterious……

Jun 30, 2026

9to5Mac · Buying Guides

The best way to run macOS Tahoe and Golden Gate on the same Mac [Video]

If you’re curious to try macOS Golden Gate while it’s still in beta, I highly recommend installing it on a separate APFS…

Jun 29, 2026

AppleInsider · Buying Guides

Insta360 Mic Pro review: exceptional sound quality for a wireless microphone

The Insta360 Mic Pro is not the smallest wireless mic you can get, but it might be the best for sound quality…

May 20, 2026

AppleInsider · Buying Guides

Apple's new CEO: Who is John Ternus?

John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those…

Apr 20, 2026

AppleInsider · Buying Guides

Aqara U400 review: UWB home key will be hard to beat

The newly launched Aqara U400 is the first — and so far only — smart lock with Ultra Wideband Home Key support,…

Feb 13, 2026