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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.

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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.
Alleged concept render of the iPhone 17 Air in black.

The iPhone 17 Pro might debut a never-before-seen iPhone color

macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

9 macOS Sequoia features every Mac user should know

Rear view of lid on M4 MacBook Air.

I can recommend the M4 MacBook Air for its battery life alone

Viture One smart glasses atop MacBook Air.

I tried $550 smart glasses with my Mac. They felt better than the Vision Pro

Magic Keyboard and iPad Pro.

Apple is right to make iPadOS more Mac-like, but I’ll never buy an iPad that runs macOS

The new Surface Laptop 13 on a white table.

Copilot is Microsoft’s cue to redeem Windows and edge past macOS

macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

WWDC may not deliver the macOS magic I’d love to see. Here’s why

Dell XPS 13 and M4 MacBook Air.

I love the Dell XPS 13, but I’ll pick the MacBook Air any day

You can extend your MacBook's screen by using an iPad as a secondary monitor.

iPad is the best secondary screen I’ve used with a MacBook

An Oppo Find N5 is being used for remote access to a Mac.

The Oppo Find N5 put a Mac in my pocket, and Apple needs to take note.

Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I love Apple’s minimalist Mac design, and the iPhone 17 Air needs to follow it

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Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

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 browser and app on monitor

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.
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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.
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WWDC 2025: everything you need to know

Come June, WWDC 2025 is where Apple will showcase the latest iterations of software interfaces for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and a whole range of devices.
The MacBook Pro 16-inch on a table.

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.
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macOS 16: 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.
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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 […]
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

Mac users are being targeted by a vicious new phishing scam. Here’s how to stay safe

Hackers are targeting Mac users with a nefarious new phishing scam that employs clever tricks to steal your data. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to it.
Someone using a MacBook Pro at a desk.

Apple silicon has made the MacBook Pro a consumer favorite

Driven by the M4 chip, Apple's MacBook lineup has captured 86% of the company's PC market share in 2024, showcasing the success of its shift to proprietary silicon.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 rear view showing lid and logo.

Mac users are now in danger of a well-known Windows phishing attack

Those using a Mac are now susceptible to a phishing attack that's been plaguing Windows users for a long time.
Apple Studio Display front view showing panel and stand.

Apple Studio Display review: the perfect match for any Mac

The Apple Studio Display is a few years old, but it remains the best monitor for most Mac users independent of price. It's expensive, however, and that matters.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 front view showing ports and sides.

The $14,000 Mac Studio is wildly expensive — but don’t tell me it’s overpriced

Apple products can be expensive, as the $14,000 Mac Studio shows. But are they overpriced? You might be surprised to learn that they’re often a real bargain.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I’d love to get the Mac Studio for gaming, but one thing is holding me back

Apple’s Mac Studio with M4 Max chip offers even better gaming performance than the M3 Ultra model, but it doesn’t solve the biggest problem with Mac gaming.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

The MacBook Air proves you don’t need AI to create a world class laptop

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is an absolutely incredible laptop, even without a world class artificial intelligence system. There’s a lot we can learn from that.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 front view showing display and keyboard.

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025) review: the best small laptop ever

The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 model now earns a perfect score, as the best 13-inch (or 14-inch) laptop you can buy today. And its base model is better than ever.
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 front view showing display and keyboard.

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) review: a near-perfect large-display laptop

The Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 adds a bunch of power and even better efficiency to make for the best thin-and-light 15-inch laptop you can buy today.
M4 MacBook Air

I went hands-on with Apple’s M4 MacBook Air and the app performance blew me away

Here are my thoughts on the 2025 MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio after having a short demo and hand-on time with Apple's new AI-powered devices.
A person uses an Apple Mac Pro alongside three monitors and an editing console in a darkened room.

My Mac Pro hopes have been dashed, and Apple can’t save it this year

A new report claims that Apple’s Mac Pro may not get an M4 Ultra chip. This would put it in a tough spot and make it harder to justify its extremely high price.
An Apple 12-inch MacBook on a desk.

10 years ago today, Apple launched a revolutionary MacBook that failed spectacularly

The 12-inch MacBook turns 10 years old today. It embodied Apple’s best and worst impulses before being unceremoniously ditched a few years later. What happened?
The lid of the Honor MagicBook Pro 14 in green

Honor MagicBook Pro 14 beats the new MacBook Air in one striking way

There's a new laptop in town and while the Honor MagicBook Pro 14 features specs that are familiar, it beats the new M4 MacBook Air in one key way. Here's why.
M4 MacBook Air

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air combines power and portability for $999

Apple has just updated the popular MacBook Air laptop to come with its in-house M4 chip, meaning the entire MacBook range now runs on Apple’s latest silicon.
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Apple’s new Mac Studio breaks records in more ways than one

Apple has just unveiled a new version of the Mac Studio, this time equipped with the M4 Max and the M3 Ultra chips.

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