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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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The best Mac keyboard shortcuts for 2023

Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to improve your efficiency and productivity using a Mac. Here are our favorite Mac keyboard shortcuts and how to use them.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Apple’s serious miscalculation with the 15-inch MacBook Air

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Want an M3 Max MacBook Pro? There’s a lengthy wait ahead

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Should you buy the M2 MacBook Pro or wait for the M3?

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This hidden menu has forever changed how I use my Mac

Fortnite running on a Macbook M1.

The M3 MacBook Pro may launch sooner than anyone expected

Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

macOS Sonoma public beta review: more than just screensavers

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This fantastic MacBook Air deal ends at midnight

A man sits at his couch using the M2 Macbook Air.

How to combine PDF files on Windows, macOS, or the web

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You can buy a MacBook Air for $299 for Prime Day – but should you?

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Best Prime Day MacBook deals: Save on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

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Vital security update for Apple devices takes only a few minutes to install

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Apple’s 32-inch M3 iMac could be facing yet another delay

Want a new iMac with a super-powered M3 chip? You’d better be patient, because Apple has apparently delayed it -- and a larger 32-inch model -- until next year.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air on a desk, with macOS Sonoma running on its display.

How macOS Sonoma could fix widgets — or make them even worse

Apple has been experimenting with Mac widgets for years and is giving them another go in macOS Sonoma. I’m excited -- but there’s a lot that could go wrong.
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MacBook Air 15-inch vs. MacBook Air 13-inch: which to buy

The new MacBook Air 15 is likely to perform similarly to the smaller MacBook Pro 13, with comparable display quality. So the choice comes down entirely to size.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Intel chips held back the 15-inch MacBook Air, Apple says

Apple has claimed the 15-inch MacBook Air might not exist if it wasn’t for its own Apple silicon chips, in an apparent jab at Intel’s past processor efforts.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: it’s not what you think

The 15-inch MacBook Air might have a small target demographic, but it's nearly the perfect laptop for them.
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iMac 27-inch: Everything we know about Apple’s larger, more powerful iMac

The iMac Pro is dead and gone -- or is it? Apple could bring it back as the high-end sibling to the 24-inch iMac. If it does, here’s everything we could see.
Apple's John Ternus stands next to an image of the 15-inch MacBook Air at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

Major leak reveals every secret Mac Apple is working on

Apple jealously guards its secret upcoming products, but a new report has revealed everything it’s working on -- including a new version of a long-dead Mac.
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Best MacBook deals: Save on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro

If you’re on the hunt for the most attractive MacBook deals, we've rounded up the top offers for you -- but you should hurry because they get sold out quickly.
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Have an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch? You need to update it right now

If you have an Apple device, you need to update it right now. Apple found two major security vulnerabilities, and a new update fixes both of them.
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MacBooks may finally catch up to Windows laptops in this one important way

A new patent says that one of the biggest missing features on MacBooks might finally make an appearance.
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There’s a MacBook that Apple has no right to continue selling

Apple has a brand new 15-inch MacBook Air, and yet, it's still selling a much worse MacBook for the same price.
Apple's John Ternus stands next to an image of the 15-inch MacBook Air at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

There’s great news if you want to buy Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air

Despite skepticism over whether the 15-inch MacBook Air is worth your cash, new testing shows a whole bunch of ways it outperforms Apple’s 13-inch model.
15-inch MacBook Air shown at WWDC 2023.

The 15-inch MacBook Air repeats one of Apple’s worst mistakes

Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air comes with a familiar problem that proves Apple still hasn’t learned from its past mistakes. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air on a desk, with macOS Sonoma running on its display.

Apple’s next MacBook Air could be a huge step forward

The 15-inch MacBook Air has only just come to light, but Apple is already working on a next-generation upgrade with an M3 chip -- and it may change everything.
Apple's M2 MacBook Air is super thin and light.

MacBook Air 15-inch: price, release date, battery life, and more

The MacBook Air 15 is official, and it's coming soon. Here's everything you need to know about pricing, release date, performance, and more.
MacOS Sonoma.

Will my Mac get macOS 14?

MacOS 14 is bringing a lot of exciting improvements to Macs and MacBooks the world over. Here's how to know whether your Mac is supported.
15-inch MacBook Air shown at WWDC 2023.

The biggest Mac announcement at WWDC was about the old MacBook Air

Apple revealed a ton of new Macs at WWDC 2023, but an update on the old MacBook Air M2 flew under the radar.
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Apple’s macOS Sonoma has a game-changing feature — literally

Apple may have finally found a way to fix gaming on the Mac, and while there are still hurdles to overcome, I’m full of hope for the future. Here’s why.
15-inch MacBook Air shown at WWDC 2023.

Apple’s new 15-inch MacBook Air is bigger, but not necessarily better

Apple has launched a 15-inch MacBook Air, partnering it up with the existing 13-inch model and making it the latest addition to Apple’s bustling laptop lineup.
Tim Cook at WWDC 2023.

How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2023 keynote live today

Apple's WWDC 2023 keynote kicks off soon. Here's how to stream it live and what you can expect to see during the keynote.
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This critical exploit could let hackers bypass your Mac’s defenses

Security researchers at Microsoft have found an exploit that could let hackers bypass one of your Mac’s most important defenses -- it’s time to update now.
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Apple Memorial Day Sale: iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and accessories

Amazon is discounting nearly all the products in the Apple suite for Memorial Day. These are our picks for the best Apple deals.

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