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- How to get a tax-free Mac, iPad, or iPhone in 8 states – but only on these dates
on July 17, 2026 at 1:34 pmCertain states will let you buy items tax-free from different retailers, and Apple is one of them. Here’s when and the products that qualify.
- I highly recommend Nomad’s chargers, phone cases, and watch bands – and my favorites are on sale nowon July 15, 2026 at 12:51 pm
Nomad’s tech accessories rarely go on sale, but now is your chance to scoop up some of our favorites at over 20% off.
- I’ve used the iOS 27 beta for a month: 7 ways the new Siri is dramatically betteron July 14, 2026 at 8:15 pm
Siri AI is the star of iOS 27, and now most iPhone users can try it with the first public beta of the OS.
- How to download iPadOS 27 right now – and which models support iton July 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Apple just released the iPadOS 27 public beta, offering early access to an upgraded Siri, new Safari features, and more.
- Every iPhone model that supports iOS 27 (and which older ones don’t)on July 14, 2026 at 5:48 pm
Here’s a breakdown of which iPhone models support the next iOS update (now available on public beta) – and which ones Apple is leaving behind.
- How to download iOS 27 right now (and which iPhone models support it)on July 14, 2026 at 5:23 pm
Apple’s WWDC 2026 was full of updates for the overall iPhone user experience – here’s how you can try iOS 27 early for free.
- How to install the MacOS 27 public beta on your Mac today – it’s live nowon July 14, 2026 at 1:28 pm
MacOS 27 will go live on all eligible MacBooks this fall, but you can opt into the public beta now. Here’s how.
- Best wireless chargers of 2026: Expert testedon July 10, 2026 at 11:00 am
We tested the top wireless chargers from brands like Anker and Nomad to find the ones that make powering your devices easier than ever.
- This iPhone bug won’t let me save cropped screenshots – but I found a fixon July 9, 2026 at 5:16 pm
My cropped iPhone screenshots kept reverting to the full image, revealing details I tried to hide. And that’s a problem.
- What’s new with iPhone 18 Pro Max? Guess correctly for a chance to win an Apple Watchon July 7, 2026 at 4:01 pm
Each prediction you get right gives an entry into the grand prize drawing.
- You can get 4 of the newest AirTags for just $89 right now – here’s why I recommend themon July 4, 2026 at 11:00 am
The latest Apple AirTags are now on sale for the Fourth of July weekend.
- 16 Apple Messages settings I change on every iPhone – and whyon July 2, 2026 at 5:22 pm
Turn these iMessage settings on or off for a cleaner, modern, and more private texting experience.
- Apple rushed to squash 29 bugs because AI is supercharging hackers – update ASAPon June 30, 2026 at 1:43 pm
Software updates are rolling out now for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, bringing fixes that weren’t supposed to arrive so soon. Here’s why.
- The Apple Watch Series 11 is still under $280 on Amazon – but not for much longeron June 26, 2026 at 10:21 pm
The Apple Watch Series 11 arrived last year with a full suite of health-tracking features and an extended battery life, and it’s on sale for 30% off for a few more hours.
- How I use Siri mode in the iOS 27 Camera app to ask questions about anything I seeon June 26, 2026 at 4:21 pm
Now in iOS 27 developer beta, the Camera app adds a new Siri mode that provides AI-based assistance for anything within view. Here’s what you need to try it yourself.
- Best last minute Prime Day Apple deals I found for MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and moreon June 26, 2026 at 3:49 pm
Prime Day 2026 is almost over. Shop our experts’ hand-selected deals on AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch 11, and AirPods Max 2 now while they’re live.
- All MacBooks and iPads hit with surprise price hikes – even the Neo wasn’t safeon June 25, 2026 at 8:31 pm
The price increases result from surging memory chip costs and short supply but there are still deals available if you know where to look.
- Need a MacBook? Don’t buy it from Apple while these Amazon deals are still liveon June 25, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Apple increased prices in its official store, but Amazon still has the lowest prices for Prime Day.
- MacBook Neo vs. Acer Swift Air 14: I’ve used both midrange laptops – there’s a clear winneron June 25, 2026 at 10:00 am
Acer’s new $699 Swift Air 14 is a direct competitor to the MacBook Neo. Here’s how it compares, by the specs and my hands-on experience.
- Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: I used both navigation apps for years, and one is much betteron June 24, 2026 at 9:00 am
Apple Maps has improved over the years, but how does it stack up to Google Maps today? Here’s my verdict after extended use.
