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The latest news, reviews, and updates about Apple Macs, 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 Catalina, or are just hungry for the latest product announcement from Apple, we’ve got you covered. Read on for the newest rumors, laptop reviews, and more to come out of one of the largest computing brands around.

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WWDC 2023 rumors: Reality Pro headset, new Macs, and more

Apple is set to host WWDC, its massive developer event, on June 5, 2023. What devices could be launched? Here’s everything we expect to see at the show.
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This critical exploit could let hackers bypass your Mac’s defenses

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Apple Memorial Day Sale: iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and accessories

Apple's 24-inch M1 iMac is an all-in-one solution.

Get an iMac for as little as $349 in this Woot! flash sale

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Mac Pro 2023: performance, a familiar design, new displays, and more

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How to use iMessage on Windows

The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

Why Apple’s next MacBook already feels like a disappointment

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This macOS concept fixes both the Touch Bar and Dynamic Island

The MacBook Pro open on a wooden table.

Apple’s next MacBooks and iPads could be in serious trouble

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Is macOS more secure than Windows? This malware report has the answer

A student types at a desk on a pink Apple iMac 24-inch M1 desktop computer.

Please let this new OLED iMac rumor be true

A MacBook Air on a desk with an open book in front of it.

The next MacBook Air could come with a major disappointment

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Here’s why WWDC could be a ‘critical event’ for Apple

Here’s why WWDC could be a ‘critical event’ for Apple

Apple will launch a host of new hardware and software in June at what could be the most significant WWDC show in years, with a VR headset top of the billing.
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This little-known feature is my favorite part of using a Mac and iPhone together

Using multiple Apple devices together is a seamless dream, and this one feature shows that in action. It’s a great addition to any workflow.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro on a window sill.

MacBook Pro M2 vs. MacBook Pro M1: Max, Pro, and more

MacBook Pro M2 vs. MacBook Pro M1: Max, Pro, and more

The MacBook Pro 14 and 16 M2 versions are faster and more efficient than their predecessors. Is that enough to convince you to upgrade?
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Laptop buying guide: what to look for in 2023

Laptop buying guide: what to look for in 2023

If you're unsure about what you need in a laptop, this laptop buying guide can help. In our breakdown, we'll explain specs, pricing, model types, and more.
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Your next MacBook Air could be even faster than expected

Your next MacBook Air could be even faster than expected

Two fresh rumors have asserted Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air may have a more powerful chip and a sooner release date than expected. That’s exciting if it’s correct.
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Best MacBook Deals: Save on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

Best MacBook Deals: Save on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

If you’re in the market for a new Apple laptop, let us make things just a little easier for you. We hunted down the best MacBook deals available right now.
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How to back up an iPhone using Mac, iCloud or PC

How to back up an iPhone using Mac, iCloud or PC

Backing up an iPhone is just great practice for reinstalling iOS or recovering lost photos. Here's how to back up your iPhone using Finder, iTunes, and iCloud.
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Hoping for an OLED MacBook Pro? We’ve got some bad news

Hoping for an OLED MacBook Pro? We’ve got some bad news

Apple’s MacBook Pro might not get an OLED screen until 2026, which could put it behind rival laptops. Strangely, the MacBook Air might get an OLED panel first.
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From click wheels to trackpads, these are the best Apple designs of all time

Apple has had its fair share of superb designs over the years, but what are its greatest hits? Here, we’ve grouped all the best designs Apple has ever created.
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Apple could be working on a secret OLED MacBook Air

Apple could be working on a secret OLED MacBook Air

Apple is busy working on an OLED MacBook Air in a move that could help its laptop displays outshine the competition, according to a new industry report.
Apple's Craig Federighi speaking about macOS security at WWDC 2022.

This Mac malware can steal your credit card data in seconds

This Mac malware can steal your credit card data in seconds

Think Macs can’t get viruses? Think again, as a new Mac malware strain has been found that steals credit card info, login data, and even your password database.
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How to password protect a folder in Windows and macOS

How to password protect a folder in Windows and macOS

Everyone has private data on their PC, and one of the best ways to safeguard that is to password protect it. But do you know how to password protect a folder?
The MacBook Pro open on a wooden table.

MacBook Pro battery replacement: everything you need to know

MacBook Pro battery replacement: everything you need to know

Replacing a MacBook battery is tricky depending on the model you have. Here’s everything you need to know about battery replacements in Apple’s laptops.
Apple's 24-inch M1 iMac is an all-in-one solution.

6 things I want to see in the new iMac

A new 24-inch iMac is reportedly on the way, complete with new features and better performance. Here’s everything we want to see in Apple’s next all-in-one Mac.
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The biggest Apple design fails and screw-ups of all time

Even Apple can get a design badly wrong, and these products are the proof. From the butterfly keyboard to the Newton MessagePad, here’s Apple’s hall of shame.
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How to record your computer screen

How to record your computer screen

Need to record your computer screen for a project or to share gaming fun with friends? Here's how to do it on different platforms via various apps and tools.
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MacGPT: how to use ChatGPT on your Mac

MacGPT: how to use ChatGPT on your Mac

MacGPT is an Apple ecosystem version of ChatGPT that works for macOS Monterey and Ventura. Here's how to use it.
Fortnite running on a Macbook M1.

Apple could soon put an M3 chip in its worst laptop

Apple could soon put an M3 chip in its worst laptop

The 13-inch MacBook Pro is the runt of the MacBook litter, but a new report says Apple is still planning to update it with an M3 chip in the coming months.
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A new iMac and 15-inch MacBook Air are almost ready to launch

A new iMac and 15-inch MacBook Air are almost ready to launch

Apple is planning a slate of new Macs in the coming months, including a new iMac, 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac Pro, and much more. It’s going to be a busy summer.
Tim Cook presenting the Mac Pro on stage at WWDC in 2019.

Apple confirms a new Mac Pro is coming — but when will it launch?

Apple confirms a new Mac Pro is coming — but when will it launch?

Apple is still working on an Apple silicon Mac Pro, says a company executive. We still don’t know exactly when it will launch though -- but it could be soon.
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The best Mac apps for 2023: top software for your Mac

The best Mac apps for 2023: top software for your Mac

Wondering what to install on your Mac? Look no further than our list of the best Mac apps, including everything from excellent productivity tools to security.
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5 abandoned Apple products that need to make a comeback

Apple has retired a lot of great products over the years, but there are some I wish it would bring back and start selling again. Here are five of the best.

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