MacworldMarch 2026的目錄

Apple has unveiled Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle that brings together all of its powerful editing and productivity apps into a single suite aimed at video editors, designers, musicians, and writers. Essentially, users can get apps like Final Cut Pro, Motion, and even Pixelmator Pro under the same subscription. But what does this mean for users who already own these apps? Is this subscription more worthwhile than purchasing the apps separately? Read on as we detail everything you need to know about Apple’s new Creator Studio. WHAT IS APPLE CREATOR STUDIO? For years, Apple has sold its Pro apps, such as Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Motion, as standalone one-time purchases on the Mac App Store. Now, for the first time, the company is offering these tools,…

There have been a lot of complaints about Liquid Glass on macOS Tahoe, drawing comparisons to the much-maligned Windows Vista. There’s also the issue of the app icons, which are now dull and characterless. But there’s a new reason to hate macOS Tahoe, one that you probably haven’t even noticed: It has too many damn menu icons. While most people probably gloss over them, designer Jim Nielsen and software engineer Niki Tonsky point out that Apple decided Tahoe needed more menu icons. You’ll find them all over Apple’s app menus, tiny pictograms that are seemingly meant to guide you to the option you need. The problem is, the company went overboard, and now Tahoe’s menus are a cluttered mess, and the icons’ effectiveness is diminished. Nielson and Tonsky both point out that Apple’s…

As useful as the MacBook’s ports are, there often just aren’t enough of them. Attach a USB-C hub to one of your MacBook’s Thunderbolt ports to greatly increase functionality at a low cost. The Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter doesn’t look like the average USB-C hub. It’s a pocket-size hockey puck shape with a coiled braided USB-C cable and seven varied ports, and it’s handily portable. It has a 2.55-inch (6.5cm) diameter and sits just over an inch tall (2.7cm). It weighs 2.4oz (68g). Another startling break from hub design is the magnetic mount that enables you to mount it on the back of your device, be that a MacBook, iPhone or iPad. It will clamp to the back of an iPhone via MagSafe, and it comes with a 3M…

Apple surprised creative professionals this week with its new Creator Studio (see page 7). The bundle combines several apps, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, into a single subscription. Even if you don’t use every app, it’s a pretty good deal. But while Apple sells the idea that Apple Creator Studio is a cross-platform bundle, the reality is that most of the tools offered are either made for or only available on the Mac, which makes the bundle much less appealing to those who prefer to work on the iPad or even the iPhone. In an age of iPads with desktop processors and iPhones that will soon unfold into tablet-size screens, it doesn’t make sense. ON THE MAC, APPLE CREATOR STUDIO DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE On the…

It’s not quite right to say that for the first five years of its life, the iPad was an iPhone (or an iPod touch) with a really big screen meant to be a lean-back consumption device. After all, the very first iPad shipped with a productivity accessory in the form of the Keyboard Dock. But ten years ago, Apple got serious. It shipped the very first iPad Pro, and began a decade-long conversation about whether the iPad could be used for work and even whether or not it was a computer. Today, the M5 iPad Pro and iPadOS 26 have settled a lot of old scores. But it’s been a long, strange journey from “Hey Siri” day in San Francisco to now. A BIG SCREEN AND ACCESSORIES What made the original…

Desk mats, like mouse mats, seem like a thing from the past, when today it’s all yoga mats—but desk mats are a lot smarter than yesterday’s executive desk organizers. The Journey ALTI Lift Wireless Charging Desk Mat is the latest in Journey’s ALTI range, and the newest version includes a tilting fast-charging stand for your iPhone—placing it close at hand for voice and video calls, as well as messaging while you work at your desktop Mac or MacBook. DESIGN Available in Black or Gray Beige (ignore the dull name—it’s actually a lovely sand color), the ALTI Lift Wireless Charging Desk Mat measures 28.7×14.6 inches (73×37 cm), with a height of 0.16 inches (4 mm)—so it’s not for offices with an open-desk policy. You can flip between the cool leather side…

Throughout its history, Apple has introduced many industry-changing technologies, some of which are still present in today’s devices, like MagSafe on MacBooks. However, Apple has discontinued some of those technologies over time for various reasons. While most of these decisions are understandable, some technologies were ahead of their time, and I really miss them today. Let’s look back at some of Apple’s best ideas that were discontinued but came ahead of their time and that deserve to come back. 3D TOUCH Although 3D Touch was first introduced with the original Apple Watch as Force Touch, Apple later added it to the iPhone. I remember seeing the iPhone 6s introduction video in 2015 with Jony Ive explaining how 3D Touch worked, and it sounded impressive. Indeed it was. Essentially, Apple put pressure…

Since Douglas Engelbart first demonstrated his new computer mouse invention in 1968, the revolutionary handheld controller has taken on many shapes and forms. Some still look like real mice, except wireless so without the tail that gave them the name in the first place. Some use an upturned trackball so look more like a dead mouse. Others stand vertical, like a mouse at a mini circus. For some mice, it’s all about the sheer number of buttons and scroll wheels—the more, the merrier. Others have no physical buttons at all, instead relying on multitouch surface swiping and scrolling—such as Apple’s Magic Mouse. In my experience, none are quite like the new OriMouse from myAir.0, which folds completely flat for easy on-the-go storage. The Bluetooth 5.2 wireless OriMouse is a full-size…

Back when News+ launched in 2019, the value was somewhat debatable. While the $9.99 service offered access to hundreds of magazines as well as “premium online publications,” it paled in comparison to The New York Times’ All-Access subscription’s array of content, including recipes, sports, podcasts, and, most importantly, games. Over time, that began to change. iOS 16.5 added a dedicated Sports tab for scores, standings, and related coverage, and later that year, Apple began offering daily crossword and crossword mini puzzles with iOS 17, and introduced News+ Food with restaurant reviews and recipes earlier this year. In late 2023, Apple hiked the price from $9.99 to $12.99 a year, but it’s still a better value than when it launched for 30 percent less. It’s a little Google News, a little Zinio, and…

Scratch beneath the surface of macOS and you’ll find all manner of clever little tricks that aren’t apparent on first look. The Option key demonstrates this perfectly: it brings a host of extra functionality to your Mac every time you press it, whether you’re perusing an app’s menu or are typing in a document. Here, we’ve put together 10 of our favorite ways to use the Option key (which may be listed as Alt on some keyboards) to bring more power to your Mac. But you shouldn’t stop here—there are far more things the Option key can do beyond what we have listed in this article. Often, the best course is to simply experiment by pressing Option in your app of choice and seeing what it does. No doubt Apple…

Anyone looking for a new computer these days would be wise to check out the MacBook Pro. It’s easily one of the best laptops in the world and combines power and portability in ways that most of its rivals can only hope to match. But how did Apple’s flagship laptop get here? February marks the 20th anniversary of the first-ever MacBook Pro, giving us a great opportunity to look back at where the device came from and where it could be headed in the future. Here are five of the most important MacBook Pro models we’ve seen so far, and all the ways they have changed the world of computing forever. MACBOOK PRO DEBUT (2006) Prior to 2006, Apple’s laptops had hit something of a dead end. They used PowerPC…

In case you didn’t know, Intel has been having a rough time. But they’re taking steps in the right direction. Most recently, they made a major announcement at CES 2026, revealing their new Panther Lake chip for laptops. Our sibling publication, PCWorld, got its hands on an Asus ZenBook Duo laptop outfitted with a Core Ultra X9 388H Panther Lake chip and ran several benchmarks. The results are encouraging for Windows users. But this is Macworld, and we’re interested in how the Intel chip compares to Apple’s M-series. Below are PCWorld’s results pitted against Apple’s family of entry-level M-series chips. While the 388H is faster than the M4 that’s currently in the MacBook Air, it’s outpaced by the base M5 in the MacBook Pro–and that M5 is going to make its…

The Anker Prime 26K Power Bank (300W) is powerful enough to fast-charge two 16-inch MacBook Pros at the same time, with an impressive battery capacity in a portable form that is still airline friendly. While its two 140W charging points make it a fine companion for owners of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, its 26,250mAh capacity, three ports and maximum simultaneous output mean it can travel with a whole family of gadgets. TECH SPECS Battery capacity: 99.75Wh Fastest power output: 140W Total power output: 300W Power input: 250W USB ports: 2× USB-C (140W PD 3.1), 1× USB-A (22.5W) Dimensions: 6.3×2.5×1.5 inches (16×6.4×3.8cm) Weight: 21.1oz (599g) PERFORMANCE Anker claims that you can fast-charge that top-end MacBook Pro up to 50% in half an hour using this power bank and Apple’s charging cable.…

Apple has been struggling to push Apple Intelligence and the promised revamped Siri to users. But behind closed doors, the company has been experimenting with more powerful AI tools focused on its own workforce. Macworld has learned that the company has begun rolling out two new AI-powered apps more broadly to employees in its offices. Both tools are designed for employees to not only test AI capabilities in real-world scenarios, a source said, but also integrate them into their workflow and even help improve Apple Intelligence. A source familiar with the matter provided Macworld with precise details about how both apps work and look, and how Apple has been using them internally. ENCHANTÉ: APPLE’S INTERNAL AI ASSISTANT The first app, called Enchanté, functions as an internal ChatGPT-like assistant for employees.…

Apple has introduced its 2nd-gen AirTag, nearly five years after the original version debuted in April 2021. It looks the same, costs the same, and is only slightly upgraded compared to its predecessor. The main internal upgrade is a louder speaker (Apple claims it’s 50 percent louder than the previous generation), stronger Bluetooth, and the 2nd-gen U2 Ultra Wideband chip. Apple introduced the U2 chip with the iPhone 15 as a more efficient and accurate way to precisely locate lost items. Apple says the new chip locates lost items “from up to 50 percent farther away than the previous generation.” Apple Watch users can also use Precision Finding on Series 9 or Ultra 2 models or later for the first time. It was previously reported that the AirTag 2’s speaker would…

Unless you’re on a long trip, the chances are that most of your car journeys are relatively short and often hurried affairs: the school run, a dash to the shops, an office commute. As such, the time you have in the car for charging your phone is likely brief. Therefore, the faster the charger, the more juice you can squeeze into your phone, ready for the next chargerless stage of the day. Of course, you should have charged your phone before you got in your car, right? But sadly the everyday gets in the way, and now you need as many percentage points of battery life as you can get into your iPhone before it’s back in your pocket. SPEED MEANS POWER The fastest magnetic wireless iPhone car charger available…

Every start of the year in Las Vegas, the tech world queues up for monorails, shuttles, and taxis for the opportunity to get a look at what’s on the horizon. CES isn’t just a trade show; it’s a launching pad for the tech community and sets the tone for what’s to come the rest of the year. And even though Apple doesn’t attend, there are lots of accessories and gadgets made just for iPhones and Macs. CES 2026 had the usual crazy stuff on show: smart cat food bowls that monitor your pet’s facial expressions, smart Lego bricks with lights and sound, robot phones, and the usual array of smart appliances and robot servants. As we try not to be distracted by the AI robots, here are the best new…

The Plugable 5 Display USB-C Dock (UD-7400PD) is a DisplayLink docking station that has the most impressive display options on any dock we’ve tested. It’s the first dock to support five simultaneous display outputs, including four 4K and one 8K, while delivering up to 140W to the connected laptop. This feat is achieved through installing DisplayLink software on the Mac, which is a reasonably painless process. Previously DisplayLink docks supported up to four external monitors, but this is the first we’ve tested that can handle five. There are docks with more ports, but the 11 here offer impressive charging options as well as future-proof 2.5Gb Ethernet for faster wired network access. SPECS AND FEATURES > One upstream USB-C port (10Gbps, 140W) > One USB-C port (10Gbps, 30W) > Three USB-C…

Audio Pro’s A10 held a spot on our list of best AirPlay speakers a couple of years ago, but after a bit of a quiet period, the Swedish firm recently came back with a bang and updated its entire range of speakers all at once. The A10 is still around—at a reduced price if you’re looking for a bargain—but for this new generation of speakers, we prefer the slightly larger one-piece C10 MKII W, which costs $480/£350. Audio Pro’s model numbers are a bit untidy—the latest models all have that W suffix but, as mentioned, some of its older models are still on sale online, so make sure you buy the correct model. But, thankfully, the Swedish company takes a more elegant and minimalist approach to its product designs, with the…

You’ve probably seen stunning #ShotoniPhone photos online and wondered why your brand-new iPhone can’t produce similar results. The truth is, most viral images are heavily edited before they’re shared. While many photographers rely on Adobe Lightroom for fine-tuned color and detail adjustments, your iPhone’s built-in Photos app can be sufficient on its own. If you want to produce professional-looking images without advanced third-party editors, these native tools can make all the difference. 1. AUTOMATIC PORTRAITS Mobile photography is often instantaneous and time-sensitive. You may spot your photogenic friend (or fur baby) naturally posing and decide to quickly snap a photo before they move. In these cases, it likely won’t occur to you to switch to Portrait mode in the Camera app, as you rush to capture the unplanned moment. Fortunately,…

When I started working from home full time, one thing became immediately clear: I needed more space—screen space, that is. I’ve always worked better on bigger displays, and once my home became my office, having the best display possible shifted from preference to necessity. That’s what pushed me toward the Apple Studio Display, and it’s no exaggeration to say it completely reshaped the way I work. The 27-inch, 5K Retina panel is exactly the kind of canvas macOS deserves. Text is crisp, UI elements are perfectly scaled, and there’s enough room to keep multiple windows open. For writing, researching, editing, and multitasking, the difference is dramatic. I simply get more done when I can see more at once. A DISPLAY THAT DOUBLES AS A DESKTOP HUB But the Studio Display…

With more and more software tools requiring monthly subscription payments, it’s always good to see apps such as Acorn that simply charge a one-time fee and allow you to keep and use the app for as long as you want. Acorn was already sitting on our list of the best photo-editors for the Mac, and the latest version, Acorn 8, was recently listed by Apple as a finalist for the 2025 App Store Awards. The price on the App Store is $29.99/£29.99, but you can also download Acorn 8 from the developers Flying Meat, and that version offers a 14-day free trial so that you can take a good look at the app before buying it. Acorn 8 is a universal binary that runs on Intel Macs or Apple Silicon,…

CLICKS POWER KEYBOARD clicks.tech This battery and keyboard connect to the iPhone via MagSafe. The keyboard extends so it’s visible underneath the phone. It offers 5-watt charging rates and the keyboard connects via Bluetooth. It also has a USB-C port for charging its battery.—ROMAN LOYOLA     DELL ULTRASHARP 52 THUNDERBOLT HUB MONITOR (U5226KW) dell.com This business-class display has a resolution of 6144 by 2560. The design of the display has a very mild curve, and it also has dual 9-watt speakers, 400 nits of brightness, a 2000:1 aspect ratio, and an integrated light sensor for automatically adjusting the backlight, laptop style.—MICHAEL CRIDER RADIOSHACK RETRO TURNTABLE radioshack.com RadioShack is back from the dead, and among its product offerings are retro-style audio devices, such as this turntable. It offs 33⅓, 45, and…

A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman details changes coming to Siri this fall, with the introduction of iOS 27, macOS 27, and the other annual updates. Siri, currently just a simple digital assistant, will undergo a transformation into a complete AI chatbot, with a new interface on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. With the OS 26.4 update (likely to arrive with the next two to three months), Siri is still expected to undergo a massive overhaul. While the interface will remain the same, the “brains” of Siri will be swapped out for what is known internally as “Apple Foundation Models version 10.” It is based on Google’s Gemini technology and operates with 1.2 trillion parameters. This version of Siri will be smarter and more capable, including the ability to get information…

From innovative cables and classic Watch bands to premium iPhone cases and design-conscious charging devices, Nomad offers a range of classy tech accessories that should match every Apple user’s aspiration. The company has updated its Stand One wireless iPhone charger to the latest Qi2 25W (Qi 2.2) tech standard to keep its range up to date. It follows similar 25W launches from the likes of Belkin, Anker, Baseus, and ESR. Note that Qi2 25W is supported only by the iPhone 16 or later. Older iPhones (12 to 15) will still power up via the chargers but at 15W, which is still significantly faster than the cheaper 7.5W merely MagSafe-compatible chargers. Nomad offers two models: the basic Stand One, a 2-in-1 iPhone and AirPods charging stand; and the Stand One Max, a…

Apple’s iOS 26 update is full of brilliant features that catch your eye and enhance your iPhone. But beyond the headline changes like the Liquid Glass redesign, iOS 26 is teeming with lesser-known improvements that tend to fly under the radar. Here, we’ve highlighted a few of our favorite hidden changes in the iOS 26 update. We’ll show you how they work and where you can find them, so you’re able to get started straight away and level up your iOS experience. 1. CUSTOMIZE THE CAMERA CONTROL Apple’s Camera Control is a quick way to open the Camera app and start snapping, and it comes with a bunch of quick controls that are accessible with a swipe or a tap. But if you’re finding it doesn’t quite work for you—or you…

Ukrainian developer MacPaw has had an interesting progression over the years in the Mac utility market. Best known for CleanMyMac, it first expanded that to include antiviral/antimalware protection to provide an overall system cleanup utility. Now MacPaw has spun off its antiviral/antimalware elements into Moonlock, a new product focusing on protecting Mac users from malware and the other dangers of being online. Like its CleanMyMac incarnations, Moonlock, which requires macOS 13 (Ventura) or later to install and run, is centered around a stylish user interface and is easy to download and set up, the installer asking for full disk access permission as part of the process. The software is divided into several modules (Home, Malware Scanner, VPN, Network Inspector, System Protection, and Security Advisor), each with its own customizable elements. Straight…

The browser is one of the most-used apps on the Mac, and for a lot of users like me, it’s a key productivity tool. A majority of what I do for work involves web-based apps and tools, all accessed through my browser. As I write this article, for example, I’m using a browser that’s connected to the content management system for Macworld. I also have a number of windows open to resources, references, and numerous sources for the stories I need to write. I’ve been using Google Chrome for the past couple of years. I switched from Safari because I got tired of the memory management issues that Apple never seems to fix. In November, Google introduced a new feature that I absolutely love—I may never go back to Safari on…

Many high-quality Bluetooth headphones use the popular aptX codec for Bluetooth audio—well, it’s popular with Android users. Apple has avoided aptX for years (possibly because of a patent dispute between Apple and Qualcomm, which owns the aptX technology). Luckily, most of the best Bluetooth headphones and earbuds support Apple’s preferred AAC codec, so you can still use Apple devices with a wide range of Bluetooth headphones, but many people argue that aptX provides superior sound quality, especially for listening to the lossless or hi-res music that is now available on Apple Music and other streaming services. Apple’s refusal to support the aptX codec means it’s not something AirPods users can enjoy, but non-Apple headphones are starting to add their own means of support, and we are looking at one such…

The AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s most feature-rich earbuds, offering advanced tools and settings to fine-tune users’ everyday listening experience. From touch and pressure sensitivity to health monitoring and immersive audio output, the latest AirPods are jam-packed with futuristic technology, despite their miniature design. The AirPods Pro 3 are highly customizable, letting you control the stem behavior, audio output, charging habits, and much more. While the default preferences work well for most users, there are some settings you may want to adjust to better suit your life. It’s worth noting that some of these options are exclusive to the AirPods Pro 3, while others also work with other select models, such as the AirPods 4 and Pro 2. 1. PAIRING PROCESS Pairing your AirPods Pro 3 with your iPhone requires a…