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Apple should make these Macs ASAP

Apple should make these Macs ASAP

It's high time to plug these holes in the Mac lineup.

Lewis Wallace
October 07, 2023

As you probably know, we’re gigantic Mac fans. We especially love the Apple silicon-powered machines, which deliver unprecedented power and efficiency in a wide variety of beautiful form factors

However … there are some holes in the current Mac lineup. For our weekend story, we came up with seven Macs that Apple should make.

Would you buy any of them?

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

If you didn’t download Apple’s software fix for overheating iPhones, you probably should.
Our new buying guide showcases the best Apple Watch bands you can strap on your wrist.
Don’t like one of the coolest new features in macOS Sonoma? You can disable it.
We spotted some hot deals on Apple gear this week, including the lowest price yet on the second-gen Apple Watch Ultra.
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks teamed up for Masters of the Air, a World War II drama coming soon to Apple TV+.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

News and opinion

Top 7 Macs that Apple should make

The transition to Apple silicon away from Intel changed every Mac for the better ... almost. But there are a few niches in the lineup that have yet to be filled.

Apple rushes out fix for ‘warmer than expected’ iPhones

iOS 17.0.3 just launched, and Apple promises it deals with the burning problem that plagues some iPhone 15 users.

Plus, more iOS 17 news:

How Apple muffed the iPhone 15 Pro's new Action button

The customizable button would be so much better if Apple just tweaked a couple of things.

iPhone 15 Pro Max isn't nearly as fragile as you might think

An iPhone 15 Pro Max came away severely cracked but still completely functional after a punishing series of drop tests.

Spielberg and Hanks bring death from above in WWII drama ‘Masters of the Air’ on Apple TV+

The folks who did World War II right with "Band of Brothers" and "The Pacific" now cover the war from the air over Europe on Apple TV+.

Plus, more Apple TV+ news:

iOS 17 forces woman named 'Siri' to change her name

An Edinburgh-based fitness instructor named Siri had to pick a new name because of a change in iOS 17.

iPhone 15 Pro vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Should you upgrade?

With the iPhone 15 Pro featuring a titanium body, a faster A17 Pro chip, and other improvements, should you upgrade to it from your 14 Pro?

How-tos

How to find your lost Apple TV remote

Whether your lost Apple TV remote is wedged between the cushions or kicked far under the couch, this handy new feature in iOS 17 and tvOS 17 lets you find it using your iPhone.

How to stop your iPhone from blaring out emergency alerts

There's a way to prevent your iPhone from sounding an alarm whenever the government uses the Wireless Emergency Alerts system.

Plus, more iOS 17 tips:

How to stop macOS Sonoma from flashing your desktop

Annoyed when macOS Sonoma hides your open windows and displays desktop items when you click on your Mac's wallpaper? Here's how to disable the feature.

See how many times your iPhone 15 battery has cycled

This year’s models show their battery cycle count, helping users track the long-term “health” of the power source. Here's how to see it.

Deals

Score the lowest price yet on Apple Watch Ultra 2

Want Apple’s latest, greatest most rugged smartwatch? Get the lowest price we’ve seen on Apple Watch Ultra 2. (Apple Watch Series 9 is on sale, too.)

Plus, more Apple deals:

Grab a keychain Apple Watch charger for just $17

Ensure your Apple Watch is always charged, everywhere you go. Get an Apple Watch wireless charger keychain for only $16.97 (regularly $49).

Block annoying internet ads and trackers for life

AdGuard can shield you from the internet's never-ending stream of banner ads, pop-ups and intrusive videos for one low price.

Plus, more software deals:

Play 620 old-school games with this $24.99 retro console

Get a retro-inspired game console preloaded with 620 classic titles for just $24.99, a full 10% off the previous sale price.

Score waterproof, sweatproof AirPods alternatives for just $23

Grab the Flux 7 TWS earbuds with a wireless charging case/power bank for just $22.97. These AirPods alternatives come with plenty of features.

Reviews

Best bands you can buy today for Apple Watch Series 9

We rounded up the best Apple Watch bands of all types to make your smartwatch look and perform better in any situation.

Clean your Mac, improve your posture, and bring tabs to iOS [Awesome Apps]

This week's Awesome Apps include a great way to keep your Mac in tip-top shape, a desktop-style web browser for mobile, and an app for helping you sit up straight — with AirPods!

Plus, more Awesome Apps:

Hands-on with Spigen's iMac-inspired iPhone 15 case [Review]

One of my favorite iPhone cases of all time is Spigen's Classic C1 MagFit case. Inspired by the first iconic iMac G3, the translucent case is strong, protective, inexpensive and easy to get on and off.

Setups

'My setup would make Steve Jobs roll in his grave'

A hackintosh setup with gaming peripherals spurs discussion over how it's hardly worth doing a hackintosh anymore.

Dual Magic Trackpads? But why?

This M2 Max MacBook Pro setup with dual Studio Displays and dual Magic Trackpads provides a use case for doubling up the input device.

MacBook Pro drives massive 5K2K display plus mini monitor

This setup's "odd couple" of displays -- a huge, curved LG 5K2K monitor and a tiny LG portable display -- are definitely worth a look.