Inhaltsverzeichnis für September 2025 in Macworld UK

A July report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (fave.co/4kTyiS4) detailed Apple’s current release plans for the first half of 2026. Much of it was already expected, but the biggest scoop was that Apple is considering delaying the new M5 MacBook Pros (fave.co/46gdnVu)—originally slated for release this fall—until early next year. This fall still looks pretty full. We’ll have the new iPhone 17 lineup (fave.co/46xdoCH), including a new super-thin iPhone 17 Air, updated Apple Watches (fave.co/4oatPgO), new iPad Pro models (fave.co/4kQRgIT), and perhaps an updated version of the Vision Pro headset (fave.co/4lJMNcn) and A18 Pro-powered MacBook (fave.co/4o5ZcZB). New 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models were set to be released this fall, but Apple may release them early in 2026. “The timing remains fluid,” Gurman noted. While nearly all the Apple Silicon MacBook…

One of the most consequential developments in the history of computing happened 50 years ago. It set Apple on course to becoming one of the most valuable companies on the planet and changed the face of computing in unfathomable ways. Yet you’ve probably never even heard of what went down. It’s an often-overlooked moment that had incredible consequences for years to come. Typing on a computer is something we all take for granted. One of Apple’s key philosophies has long been to get the technology out of your way—Steve Jobs and Jony Ive have waxed lyrical on that idea—so day to day, we never really think much about how writing on a computer actually works. We can debate the pros and cons of various displays and even build our own…

Most keyboards these days tend to fall into two main categories, opting either for a slimline, low-profile design similar to Apple’s Magic Keyboards, or larger mechanical keyboards that provide a physical switch mechanism inside each individual key. Mechanical keyboards aren’t as elegant, as they tend to look rather chunky compared to their slimline rivals—and the switches inside the keys tend to be noisier too—but many people prefer them as they provide firmer, more responsive keystrokes, both for speedy typing when you’re at work, and for fast reaction times during hectic gaming sessions. As the name suggests, Satechi’s SM3 Slim Mechanical keyboard is an attempt to provide the best of both worlds, with a relatively compact design that also provides the more tactile responses of a mechanical keyboard. The SM3 is…

SPIGEN APPLE WATCH CLASSIC C1 CHARGER STAND 1bitrainbow.com This Apple Watch charging stand that takes its inspiration from the iMac G3, and it’s cute as heck. The “display” has been replaced by a circular hole for an Apple Watch charging puck. Simply thread the wire through the hole and feed it out the back, then press the puck into place. The puck cable and power adapter aren’t included, you’ll need to supply those yourself. OBSOLESS IPH0N3 USB-C PROTECTION CASE obsoless.com If you’re always looking for a way to connect a USB-C device to your iPhone’s Lightning port, you don’t need to ditch your iPhone. This case has a built-in Lightning to USB-C adapter, so you don’t have to worry about carrying one around with you. Fast charging, data transfers, and…

It wouldn’t be the Worldwide Developers Conference if Apple didn’t do a little stealing. Apple has such a long-standing habit of introducing new software features that overlap and eventually overtake third-party apps, there’s even a term for it. Sherlocking comes from Apple’s Sherlock app, one of the first to usurp a popular third-party alternative called Watson back in the 1990s. This practice was on display again at WWDC 2025, where Apple introduced several new features in iOS 26 (fave.co/44uVU9u) and macOS Tahoe (fave.co/40tNQ7w) that looked awfully similar to those offered by independent apps and developers. Of course, we’re not going to complain about new capabilities in macOS, and Apple is far from the only company to add features that have been done elsewhere before. But if you’re a fan of…

The Finder is the main user interface for managing files on the Mac. Think of it as the starting point for navigating macOS—it’s like the Home Screen on an iPhone and iPad. You probably don’t give the Finder much thought, but it’s one of the most important places on your Mac. Because of that, you should make the most of your time with it. You can tweak the Finder so it better suits the way you do things, and there are a few tasks you can do within the Finder instead of in an app. Here are 10 things you should know so you can get the most out of the Finder. 1. FINDER AND DESKTOP EXPLAINED This is an explanation of terminology. Before you can master the Finder, it…

You know the cliché, “bigger is better”? That almost always applies to a device’s storage capacity. It applies to Apple’s Macs, which are mostly all set at 256GB at the lower-priced standard configurations. That’s too small, even if you’re not a professional who deals with large files. We recommend getting at least a 512GB SSD, and here at Macworld, we were recently reminded of how small 256GB is. A Macworld editor (who shall remain nameless, but there are only five of us) has the unfortunate burden of a 256GB SSD in their Mac. (Okay, yeah, “Practice what you preach, Macworld.” I’ll be sure to tell upper management.) And they had problems because an extremely large amount of space (108GB) unexpectedly became dedicated to System Data—that took up half of the…

Apple popularized digital music consumption in 2003 with the launch of its iTunes Store, selling both albums and individual tracks. But in the years that followed, the industry evolved from selling to streaming music, with companies like Spotify leading the way. Apple got the message, and duly copied Spotify’s business model by offering the entirety of its catalog for a fixed monthly fee—and Apple Music was born. I recall the early days of Apple Music. While the app worked, the music discovery algorithm was noticeably inferior to Spotify’s, and its features were too limited. That’s no longer the case. Spotify continues to shine with its algorithm and Connect continuity feature, but Apple Music has arguably become the superior streaming service. If you’re primarily using Spotify, you’re missing out on these…

Apple has racked up more Emmy nominations than ever before. Apple’s press release (fave.co/4mf1LXB) states, “Apple TV+ today earned a record-breaking 81 Emmy Award nominations across 14 hit Apple Original titles,” but Apple counts its two nominated commercials, which nobody else does. Anywhere else you look, you’ll see 79 nominations. When Apple says “record-breaking,” it must mean it broke its own record, which was the 72 nominations it received last year. It is by no means a record for a single network, as HBO Max has 142 this year and Netflix has 120. The second season of Severance earned a whopping 27 nominations, more than any program from any network this year. The standout hit—for Apple—is its comedy The Studio. It earned 23 Emmy nominations, tied with The White Lotus…

USB flash drives (aka thumb drives) may seem passé in a world where AirDrop and cloud storage solve the file-transfer problem. But they’re still quite useful for handing over files to another user when your Macs are not nearby, for moving very large files, and more. You can even use them to give a PC user a file from your Mac and vice versa. When you get a new flash drive, you can plug it in and it’ll show up on your Desktop, regardless of how the drive is formatted. (You may be asked to allow the accessory to attach if you’ve set up macOS’s System Settings for Privacy & Security → Accessories that way.) However, you should consider reformatting that drive before you use it. There are other formats…

With the launch of the iPhone 16e (fave.co/41bJ9zE) and 11th-gen iPad (fave.co/3IPXM5m), Apple has officially phased out all devices with 64GB of storage in favor of 128GB as the entry-level option. That’s great for new buyers, but there are a lot of people who still have 64GB iPhones and iPads that are too new to replace. I know from experience: I own an iPhone 12 mini (fave.co/3IqnEzY) and a 6th-gen iPad mini (fave.co/3U0gOsj), both otherwise great devices, and it’s become a headache to manage the latest versions of iOS with such a small amount of space. If you also have a device with 64GB of storage and have been struggling with constant low storage alerts, I’m here to help. Here’s how I made my devices usable again without having to…

Apple is reportedly building a more affordable, A18 Pro-powered MacBook slated to launch as early as this fall. Given that the entry-level MacBook Air M4 starts at a hefty $999, there’s still scope for a lower-end model that costs less. It would cater to budget-conscious customers whose workflows require more than just an iPad. Apple’s budget product strategy, however, has been hit or miss. The Apple Watch SE, for instance, is arguably the most powerful “budget” smartwatch, but it isn’t exactly as affordable as its rivals. Likewise, the iPhone 16e package is awkwardly positioned right below the flagship line, offering neither an enticing price nor the latest hardware perks. For the A18 Pro MacBook to become a bestseller, Apple must learn from its recent past by building a machine that…

As a diehard Apple fan and a technology journalist, I try to refresh my gear every year or so to keep up with the latest features. However, while my three-year-old M2 MacBook Air (fave.co/3zbn71l) could certainly use an upgrade—and I’ve got my eye on a new MacBook Pro (fave.co/46gdnVu)—it’s going to have to last for another year. Not only are the M5 MacBooks not expected to bring much in the way of new features, but Apple is reportedly set to kick-start a new era with the M6 MacBook Pro (fave.co/44Zli99) as soon as next year. Here’s why I’m waiting to upgrade—and so should you. A NEW DESIGN THAT’S EVEN THINNER With the introduction of the first Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, Apple adopted a boxier design with flat edges, thin bezels,…

Our favorite touchscreen display for Mac has for a while been Alogic’s Clarity 4K Pro Touch. The company has now released a 5K version with a few other minor tweaks, and we love this one too. You can use the touchscreen display much like an iPad with on-screen tap, swipe, slide and pinch. Alogic is calling it “the world’s first 5K touchscreen for Macs”. Apple certainly prefers 5K over 4K, as seen in its choice of Retina 5K displays on many of its computer screens, but, despite its iPhone and iPad expertise, it hasn’t yet given us a touchscreen Mac (fave.co/49NYZCq). Clarity is actually a range of great-looking premium monitors that can pivot from landscape to portrait orientations and boast a back-mounted USB-C hub, plus one of the best adjustable…

It took the iPhone an eternity to strike Lightning in favor of the universal USB-C port. Now that it’s here on all models, including the low-end 16e, many users still limit its use to charging, overlooking the slew of other advantages it offers over Lightning. If you’ve got an iPhone 15 or 16 model, you can expand the USB-C port’s functionality beyond battery fill-ups, and we’ve got a few ideas to share. 1. CHARGE ANOTHER DEVICE Rival companies, like Samsung, have long supported reverse wireless charging, letting users turn their smartphones into portable Qi pads. However, it’s not all that practical, forcing users to flip over their phones and rendering both unusable. With the iPhone 15 and newer models, Apple introduced its own version that works via the USB-C port.…

The Apple Watch often makes headlines for saving lives by detecting signs of atrial fibrillation, calling emergency services after a crash or fall, and other safety features. That wasn’t really the reason I bought one a few years ago. I was merely interested in the Apple ecosystem perks, like automatic Mac unlocking, iPhone notification mirroring, and music playback controls. So, despite sometimes recording my random workouts, I muted activity ring alerts. Closing them didn’t mean much to me. That all changed when I received a single notification late last year. HEALTH DATA KEEPS YOU IN CHECK It was October 23, 2024. I was sitting on my couch at home when my iPhone’s Health app alerted me about a change in my average resting heart rate. Following months of inactivity and…

While power banks—either wired, wireless or a hybrid of both—have become an essential part of any mobile user’s traveling gadget pack, battery cases for the Apple iPhone remain a relative rarity. For a long time, Mophie was the market leader, and then it abruptly dropped out of the iPhone battery case race. The company—famous for its nearly always black mobile accessories—reentered the iPhone battery case market in 2023 with solutions for the iPhone 15 family, and it’s back again with a range for all but one of the iPhone 16 models. If you own an iPhone 16 Plus, you’re out of luck, I’m afraid, as Mophie’s Juice Pack battery case is available for only the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Plus owners should look to…

One of the best things about owning a Mac is the fact that you are less likely to be a victim of malware (fave.co/3qflqix) than with a Windows PC. However, macOS isn’t foolproof, and you shouldn’t be too lax about protecting your investment. Here are our tips for keeping your Mac safe from day one: 1. CHOOSE A STRONG LOGIN PASSWORD The first thing you should do with your Mac is set up a good password. You might think that there is no need to password-protect your Mac if you’re only going to be using it at home, but there are various reasons why you need this layer of protection. For one thing, without a password on your Mac, nothing on your Mac is secure, and someone could gain access…

Ever since we tested it, our favorite docking station for Mac has been the Sonnet Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock. It has just about everything: 19 top-end ports, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and a slot to add your own SSD drive to discreetly boost your MacBook’s internal storage without a big box hanging out the back. Sonnet has now released its super-dock for Thunderbolt 5: the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock. It has dropped the “SuperDock” moniker, but it’s even more super than its predecessor. SPECS AND FEATURES Any docking station has to be judged first and foremost on the ports and features that it offers the connected laptop, desktop, or iPad. The Sonnet Echo 13 doesn’t have as many ports as the TB4 SuperDock, and, just as the Echo 20…

It’s hard to believe, but if you’ve been an Apple Music subscriber since its inception (fave.co/40GrOia), you’ve been streaming for a full decade. Announced as “One more thing” at the Worldwide Developers Conference in 2015, the service launched on June 30, 2015, months before iOS 9 and Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan landed later that fall. To celebrate the milestone (fave.co/40HiZEJ), Apple is offering a “special version” of its annual Replay playlist. Similar to Spotify’s Wrapped campaign, Replay offers “a look back at the top songs, artists, albums that defined your year,” but Apple is taking a step further—actually 10 steps further. The new Replay All Time playlist will collect your most-listened-to songs over the past 10 years into a handy playlist accessible in the Apple Music app. To…

Technology is always moving forward, which often means old technology gets left behind. For example, NekoMichiUBC on X has discovered (fave.co/4oczPFx) that the macOS Tahoe beta lacks support for FireWire. That means that legacy devices, such as the original (fave.co/3s9hz4t) and 2nd-generation (fave.co/4582dA9) iPod, storage devices. cameras, and more won’t work with Macs running Tahoe. It’s actually impressive that Apple has supported FireWire for so long, since the company tends to drop old tech in a few years. It was known by the standard name of IEEE 1394 (FireWire is Apple’s branding), and Apple led its development in the late 1980s as a solution for devices that needed high-speed connectivity. In the 2000s, USB became popular, and FireWire ports on Macs were eventually dropped, but support had been kept in…

Apple is famous for its design sense, having produced a bewildering array of gorgeous gadgets over the years. But perhaps no device has embodied that sense as truly as the Power Mac G4 Cube (fave.co/454cOfl), a sleek block of aluminum and plastic that turned heads and wowed onlookers when it launched in July 2000. Unfortunately, it was also a commercial flop, lasting just one year until it was discontinued forever. Steve Jobs later admitted (fave.co/3H3JKwt) that it was overdesigned and overpriced, and while it stands as perhaps the purest expression of Apple’s design sensibilities, it’s also a cautionary tale of what can go wrong in the world of computer design. Now, 25 years to the day since it was released, we can look back and realize there are plenty of…

Cyberpunk 2077 had a famously troubled launch back in 2020—the game got good reviews, but was plagued by a variety of bugs and technical glitches. The developers at CD Projekt Red didn’t give up, though, and issued a series of updates over the next couple of years that fixed most of the game’s technical problems. The Phantom Liberty expansion in 2023 finally allowed the game to achieve its true potential, and Cyberpunk 2077 went on to sell more than 30 million copies, making it one of the best-selling games of all time. Now CD Projekt Red has made Cyberpunk: 2077 available for the Mac—on the App Store (fave.co/4o5m8bw), Steam (fave.co/3Us44L3), and Epic Games Store (fave.co/3Uxz7VG)—what could possibly the biggest ever gaming launch for the Mac (fave.co/4kYbn7X). The Mac version costs…

The B&W International Media Set: Laptop Bag with Divider System set consists of two parts: the TEX.162.RPD laptop case and the robust outdoor case type 5040 (the type 6040 is also available). Both parts can be used individually and purchased separately. The outdoor case is recognizable as a typical heavy-duty protective case. It is made of robust polypropylene, and it is authorized for the transport of dangerous goods. The case is stackable, making it easier to store and transport. With IP protection class 67, the case is dust and waterproof, ideal for use in extreme conditions. It is also temperature-stable and airworthy thanks to an automatic pressure equalization valve. The lid of the case is fitted with dimpled foam for additional protection. Two eyelets with a diameter of 7 millimeters…

Once upon a time, Apple used to make significant changes to the iPhone every two years. A new model (iPhone 4, 5, 6, and so on) would launch with an overhauled look, followed by an S variant that boosted performance and smoothed out any imperfections. That’s no longer the case. Primarily due to the iPhone’s maturity, iterative annual upgrades have become the norm. After all, there’s only so much it can improve year over year. And despite what you may have read about this year’s phones (fave.co/41csEmR), the new lineup is looking to be more of the same, even with the introduction of a new Air model. That’s why if you’re planning to get a new iPhone (fave.co/45E1bLu), you may want to wait for next year’s iPhone 18 series (fave.co/43onndV).…

There are countless online guides offering to help you stretch your Apple Watch’s battery life (fave.co/3HvZRTf), generally by turning off all the flashiest features. But I wanted to be more scientific about it. I wanted to know which features drain the watch’s battery the most, and how much extra life you’ll gain by turning each of them off. That way we can decide for ourselves whether it’s worth the sacrifice to turn off the always-on display, for example, or the watch’s various health features. Let’s test! HOW WE TESTED For this experiment, I wore two identical watches (the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 without cellular) for two weeks. We did our best to ensure that they were in largely the same condition. One had 120 charges under its belt, the…

While macOS 26 Tahoe is still months away from landing on our Macs, Apple is already gearing up for major changes in the next major version of macOS. After revealing that Tahoe will be the last version to support Intel Macs, Apple is also warning users that another longstanding feature will be deprecated in macOS 27. According to a post on X by user @stellafudge (fave.co/3IPhI8z), Apple is giving users notice that the next major version of macOS, presumably version 27, will “no longer support AirPort Disk, or other Time Capsule disks, for Time Machine backups.” Apple discontinued AirPort and Time Capsule in 2018, but has supported the Apple Filing Protocol network protocol in macOS Mojave and subsequent versions of macOS. It’s possible that ending support signals a new Wi-Fi…

Synology makes a wide range of high-end NAS systems for corporate and business users, but it’s also one of the few manufacturers that still caters to smaller businesses and people who work at home. Its latest release is the DiskStation DS925+ (fave.co/4fujMPL), which provides an expandable storage system with plenty of scope to grow in the future. At first glance, the DS925+ looks almost identical to its predecessor—called the DS923+—with a somber black design that provides four drive bays for hard drive or SSD storage. There are also two M.2 slots on the base of the drive that can be used to install SSD modules for a high-speed cache to boost performance. However, the older DS923+ is still sold online by a number of dealers, so make sure you buy…

Bang & Olufen’s Beosound A1 is one of the more expensive portable speakers currently available—especially given its modest dimensions. It packs a lot into that compact design, though, combining impressive sound quality and good battery life with a rugged design ideal for outdoor use. Priced at $399/£299 and available in a variety of colors, this is actually the third-generation version of the A1, with the previous second-generation model having been launched in 2021. The outward appearance of this new model hasn’t changed at all, sticking with B&O’s distinctive circular design with a perforated aluminum grille on top. That second-gen model is still available from Amazon and other online stores, though, so make sure you buy the correct model when ordering online. Mind you, the second-gen model has also had a…

One of the great aspects of the Mac is that it’s just about ready to go right out of the box. Yes, macOS takes you through a few steps to set up your new machine, but after that, you can get to work. And that’s probably what most people do, only adjusting macOS settings when absolutely necessary and using whatever accessories came with the Mac. However, if you don’t spend some time getting to know it, you’re not taking full advantage of your Mac. From the vital points of contact such as your mouse and keyboard, to pulling the curtain away from macOS’s polished exterior to adjust settings and make hidden tweaks, you’re not far from being a serious power user. Here are five things you can do that will…

Imagine the worst. Losing irreplaceable photos because your Mac’s drive failed? Accidentally deleting your dissertation? You might think it will never happen to you, but all it takes is a glass of water falling onto your MacBook and you could lose everything. But at least if you’ve got a backup, the financial outlay of getting a new Mac will be made less traumatic by the fact that you can recover everything from your old one. Luckily, Apple makes backing up your Mac really easy, so there’s no excuse not to. We have lots of general advice about the importance of backing up your Mac (fave.co/3VyE1U9) in a separate article, but in this article we’re going to focus on one method in particular: Time Machine. Other apps can back up a…