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How to watch Apple's 'Awe Dropping' iPhone 17 event
Watch the stream on September 9 at 10am Pacific Time to see Apple introduce its biggest products of the year.
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What to expect at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 event
Apple is ready to kick off its biggest keynote of the year, and it’s not just about new iPhones.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple 'Awe dropping' iPhone event preview
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the products we expect to see: the iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watches, the new AirPods Pro 3, and more.
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Why couch potatoes should wear an Apple Watch too
Apple advertises its Apple Watch on the wrists of high-performance athletes. But it's also worthwhile for the average person.
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Get ready for a packed month of Apple releases
September is the busiest month of the year, with new iPhones, Apple Watches, operating systems, and more.
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I haven’t been this hyped for an iPhone event in a long time
Three of the company’s most popular products will likely receive some of their biggest upgrades in ages.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple's big iPhone 17 event on September 9
On today’s show, we give an overview of what to expect, as well as discuss Apple’s new three-year iPhone plan. Plus, the worst thing that happened this week, this week in Apple history, and more.
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When is the best time to buy an Apple Watch?
Want to buy a new Apple Watch? We explain when you should buy an Apple Watch depending on whether you want the newest device or the best deal.
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Apple announces 'Awe Dropping' iPhone 17 event for September 9
We expect Apple to announce the iPhone 17 line, new Apple Watches, and perhaps AirPods Pro 3.
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You probably don't want to rush to install watchOS 26
The update may bring plenty of new features to the Apple Watch, but most aren't ready for prime time.
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Apple’s busy fall pipeline reportedly includes several long-overdue updates
New HomePod mini, AirPods Pro, and Apple TV on the way.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple leak reveals upcoming Mac, Apple Watch, and more
Apple made a big boo-boo last week and unintentionally released code that revealed upcoming product plans. That’s the focus of this week’s show: Apple's plans for the MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, Apple Watch, iPad, and more!
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Apple code: Touch ID could be coming to Apple Watch
Internal software suggests that Touch ID could be coming to future Apple Watch models.
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The blood-oxygen sensor is returning to Apple Watch
The software update re-enables this feature on Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 watches, but it works differently now.
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Code reveals 2025 Apple Watch details: 3 models, 5G, and a new wireless chip
Internal code suggests upgrades for Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3.
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A new Apple Watch is coming. It's time to break the mold
Does Apple's pattern with the iPhone, iPad, and other products tell us something about the future of the Apple Watch?
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iOS 26 code suggests the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is getting a larger display
A new Apple Watch resolution is revealed that's larger than any current display.
Reviews
Kuxiu K1 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe Power Bank review: Compact, versatile portable iPhone, Watch, AirPods charger
Compact but versatile power bank twists into a charger for all your Apple portables.
Deal
Amazon Prime Day 2025: When is Prime Day and how to get the best deals
Prime Day is here from July 8-11, bringing tons of discounts, including sales on our favorite Apple tech.
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Only Apple Watch can be trusted to count calories accurately, report finds
Test of the leading brands concludes that fitness watches in general are "uniformly pretty rubbish" at measuring calorie burn.
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Forget iOS 26, take a stroll through Apple's 'garden' of OS code names for 2027
There's a flower theme, for the most part.
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8 hidden watchOS 26 features that are better than Liquid Glass
Apple’s watchOS 26 update is full of great new features, but some of the best have flown under the radar. Here are eight top features you may have missed.
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watchOS 26 beta 2 might have the weirdest Apple Watch bug ever
Apple says the issue only affects the he Hermès models, so it may be related to a specific watch face.
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Recreate the classic iMac G3 era with this cute Apple Watch charger
Color options naturally include Tangerine and Bondi Blue.
News Analysis
Podcast: WWDC25 special!
We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
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watchOS 26 kills off five classic Apple Watch faces
If you're a fan of the Toy Story face, get ready for bad news.
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10 WWDC features you need to know (but probably missed)
iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26 are filled with little features Apple didn’t talk about during the keynote
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Your Apple Watch just got a lot smarter with watchOS 26
Liquid Glass redesign means it looks different, too.
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WWDC 2025: Third-party Control Center widgets reportedly coming to Apple Watch
Momentous change expected in watchOS 26.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: WWDC25 preview and what to expect
Apple’s most important event of the year is happening next week! In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we expect to see at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.
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Apple just confirmed major UI changes are coming at WWDC
The tagline on the WWDC25 website says it all.
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Report: WWDC interface overhaul will be ‘more widely felt' than iOS 7
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims the rumored iOS and macOS redesign will ‘touch all of Apple's operating systems.'
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Apple AI glasses 'better made' than Meta's now on tap for 2026
The company has also canceled plans to equip the Apple Watch with cameras.
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10 hidden Apple Watch features you've probably never used–but should
Your smartwatch isn’t just a fitness tracker—it’s a mini computer with loads of smart features.
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Why the usual Apple Watch battery advice is wrong
We turned off each Apple Watch feature to see how much it affected battery life, and were surprised by the results.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The state of the Apple Watch and watchOS
The Apple Watch recently had its tenth anniversary, and WWDC is coming up in June. So in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re looking at the state of the Apple Watch–where it’s been, where it’s at now, and what’s in store for the future.
News
Apple Watch SE likely to get two new sizes this year
Imminent new model looks to be based on Series 7's 41mm and 45mm sizes.
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The Apple Watch is boring–here's how to change that
Another new heath sensor isn't going to make the Apple Watch exciting again. It's time for a makeover.
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10 ways Apple can get its AI back on the right track
Apple’s new AI suite has stumbled out of the gate. Here’s how to make it better.
Mac 911
Got a problem with your Mac, iPhone, or iPad? We can help!
Submit your question to Mac 911 and we'll try to help.
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Apple may be working on a radically new all-glass Apple Watch
Report claims Apple wants to ship an all-glass watch before the iPhone.
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The Apple Watch SE might not have a future in plastics after all
Report claims that the kid-friendly Apple Watch is running into production issues.
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New Apple Watch feature means you'll never sleep through an alarm again
Break Through Silent Mode option will arrive in watchOS 11.4 update.
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The Apple Watch may get a new life as a camera-equipped AI device
Instead of launching a new device like the Humane AI pin, Apple is exploring ways to build AI into its existing products.
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Apple Watch SE 3 or 11e? Why following the iPhone is the wrong strategy
Don’t hold your breath for an Apple Watch 11e this fall.
Mac 911
Want to renew AppleCare+? You have to wait until it expires
In one of the strangest decisions since recharging a mouse from its underside, Apple says your service contract has to expire before renewal.
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How a single Apple Watch alert changed my life
I have a new outlook on health and Fitness+ thanks to my Apple Watch's monitoring.
