New spreadsheet functions and Siri help cost nothing in Keynote and Numbers 15.4. The new themes and templates are for Creator Studio subscribers.
Mac
The Mac – or “Macintosh” if we’re going back to 1984 – is the first computer to effectively market a graphical computer to the masses, all delivered by Apple (or, at the time, Apple Computer).
The Mac has gone through several stages of evolution and iteration since 1984, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Performa, Power Mac (including the G4 Cube!), iBook, and more. It remains one of the most popular computers you’ll see in business, schools, and homes today.
How to fix an iPhone or Mac clock that misses the daylight saving change
If your iPhone or Mac didn’t move its clock when the time changed, Apple’s fix starts with Set Time Automatically and one Location Services switch.
How to check which Mac apps can read your Desktop, Documents and Downloads
Two lists in System Settings show which apps can open your folders, and which can see nearly everything on your Mac. Here’s how to check both.
How to make sure Background Security Improvements are on for iPhone and Mac
One switch in Privacy & Security decides whether your iPhone or Mac gets small Safari and WebKit fixes between full updates. Here is where it is.
Old Developer ID certificates stop Mac .pkg installs on February 1, 2027
Saved an old Mac installer? Packages signed with old Developer ID certificates stop installing February 1, 2027. Notarized apps are fine.
HomePod (2nd generation) owners get Sound Glow and Mac speaker support
The $349 HomePod (2nd generation) gets Sound Glow lighting and works as a speaker for Macs with Wi-Fi 6E or later, Apple’s pages say.
Which Macs can use HomePod mini 2 as a speaker: the Wi-Fi 6E list
HomePod mini 2 can act as your Mac’s speaker, but only if the Mac has Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. M1 Macs and the M2 MacBook Air miss out.
Omdia Data Reveals Higher Mac Sales Than IDC During Q3 Market Dip
Recent data from Omdia shows Apple shipped nearly 6.8 million Macs in Q3 2026. This beats the 5.9 million units reported by IDC despite a tough PC market.
Escape: Immersion Surfaces on Mac Through Steam
Escape: Immersion is a new 2.5D horror adventure game that is now available to download and play on Mac computers through the Steam store.
macOS 27.2 Beta 3 Download Problems Are Being Reported by Some Mac Testers
Some Mac testers report that macOS 27.2 beta 3 fails to download or disappears from Software Update, with no confirmed universal cause or fix.
macOS 27.2 Beta 3 Testers Say the Mission Control Bug Still Has Not Been Fixed
Some macOS 27.2 beta 3 testers still report lag, black previews and drag-and-drop problems in Mission Control, although the behavior is not universal.
Apple Seeds Third macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Beta to Developers
Apple has released the third macOS Golden Gate 27.2 developer beta. Here is a quick look at all the new features and simple steps to install it on your Mac.
You Can Reclaim Mac Storage With the Apple Intelligence Removal Tool
Learn how to free up 12GB or more of storage on your computer using the new RemoveMacAI tool by completely deleting large machine learning files.
Apple Restricts Mac Disk Access To Stop AI From Reading Files
Apple is updating its computer privacy controls to restrict how artificial intelligence agents use full disk access to read personal files and your private messages.
Apple Plans Fix For Mac Email Amid Microsoft Exchange Shutdown
Apple is preparing a software update for Mac computers to fix email and calendar sync issues caused by the recent Microsoft Exchange connection shutdown.
Leaked Final Cut Pro 13 Update Reveals Big Animation Upgrades
An accidental YouTube leak revealed new features coming to Final Cut Pro 13. The upcoming update includes a natural motion blur tool and keyframe easing.
New Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro Rumored For October Launch
A new OLED MacBook Pro with a touchscreen is rumored to launch in October or November. Discover the expected display upgrades, design changes and M5 chips.
Major MacBook Pro Redesign To Bring Three Highly Anticipated Features
Apple is launching a massive MacBook Pro redesign this October. The new laptops feature OLED displays, touchscreen support, and a smaller camera cutout.
Some macOS 27 users report Apple Intelligence storage above Apple’s estimate
Some macOS 27 users report Apple Intelligence storage above Apple’s estimate, but Apple has not explained the difference.
macOS 27.2 beta brings back precise volume and brightness steps
macOS 27.2 beta 2 adds segmented volume and brightness overlays for keyboard adjustments, making every step easier to see while keeping Liquid Glass.
macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 2 is now available
Apple has released macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 2 with build 26B5091g for developers, but no beta-specific change list is available from Apple yet.
How to resize iPhone Mirroring on your Mac in macOS 27, and which iPhones can't
In macOS 27, you can make the iPhone Mirroring window bigger by dragging its edge or corner, and some iPhone apps use the extra space to show more content. The iPhone needs iOS 27, and Apple says resizing isn’t supported on iPhone 11, 12, or 13 (any model) or iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd generation).…
Apple lists the 2019 Retina 4K iMac as vintage: What that means for repairs
Apple has added the iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) to its vintage products list. Apple service providers can still repair it, but only “subject to parts availability.” A MacBook. Apple's extended battery-only repair period applies to Mac laptops like this one, not to iMac. Image: Apple The model appears on Apple’s page for service after…
macOS 27 deprecates encrypted HFS+ drives: Here's how to check your backups
Apple’s macOS 27 release notes list Encrypted HFS+ (CoreStorage) as deprecated. The entry reads: “Encrypted HFS+ (CoreStorage) is deprecated and will not be supported in a future version of macOS. If you use Encrypted HFS+ backups on external drives, begin backing up to encrypted APFS-formatted external drives instead.” Apple's M6 Mac mini. Image: Apple A…