Apple’s big Home product overhaul leaked in new report
Rumors indicate Apple has long been working toward a big overhaul of its Home product lineup, and a new leak offers a list of products to expect.

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Peacock is the latest streaming service to increase prices, details here
Another streaming service is getting more expensive. Peacock has raised the prices of all three subscription tiers, with increases of up to $3 per month or $30 per year. Peacock’s latest increase makes Premium Plus a $20 monthly subscription. However, Apple’s discounted bundles appear to remain unchanged for now.

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You can now make a bid on Steve Jobs' 8th-grade science fair project
RR Auction is holding yet another Steve Jobs-centric auction, stuffed full of signed checks, vintage Apple computers, and Apple marketing memorabilia.Steve's 8th grade science fair project | Image credit: RR AuctionThe auction, dubbed "Steve Jobs & the Computer Revolution: The Apple 50th Anniversary Auction Part Two," contains more than 200 items. Nearly all of the items are related to Apple in some way, with almost 40 being directly related to the former CEO.As is standard with many auctions, there are several Jobs-signed items available. This includes a NeXT Inc business card with the note that reads "Hi Dad - Just stopped by to say hi! Steve". Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple's App Store revenue in danger of being regulated away
Apple's Services is in danger of losing out on App Store revenue, with regulatory interference perhaps becoming a bigger problem sooner rather than later.A report claims Apple has expressed weakness over App Store regulationA Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission came under scrutiny due to a disclosure from Apple. In it, Apple discusses the issue of alternative app storefronts to the main App Store, and of developers monetizing their apps with external linking."If third-party developers use alternative methods of distribution and payment for their apps and digital content, including direct-to-consumer distribution models, the company may earn a lower commission on such sales," Apple states in the filing. At worst, it adds, it "may not earn a commission at all." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Why does Wall Street hate Apple now?
Macworld This might surprise anyone who’s listened to Tim Cook preach the good word, but by the standards of technology companies Apple is perceived as being mildly anti-AI. And in some ways that’s a good thing. In early summer the company’s shares enjoyed a $600 billion rally thanks to what Bloomberg described as “rising unease about the prospects for heavy spending on AI paying off.” All of a sudden investors liked the fact that Apple decided not to spend a fortune on datacenters. It’s all about balance. Thanks to a nuanced strategy, Apple was part of the AI conversation without plunging into AI investment as recklessly as rivals such as Microsoft and Google. It has also been relatively unscathed by the technology’s legal entanglements and public backlash. However, the stock market is nothing if not capricious, and this month the script has flipped. Once again, investors are feeling bullish about AI spending, with the result that Apple stock is down and Microsoft/Google/Amazon stocks are up. “Since closing at a record high on July 28, Apple shares have fallen 10%,” Bloomberg reports this week. Apple, the site notes, is one of the 25 worst-performing stocks in the S&P 500 Index over the past three weeks. Essentially, what’s happened is that Apple has become the antithesis of the market as a whole. In July, the Nasdaq fell, and Apple rallied; in August, the Nasdaq rallied, and Apple fell. This gives an idea of how much of an outlier the Cupertino AI strategy really is. It’s notable that the drop has followed Apple’s Q3 earnings results, which were the highest ever for a June quarter. However, Wall Street is all about what’s happening tomorrow, not what happened yesterday. “[Apple’s] correlation to the chip index is the lowest in data going back to 1994 and recently flipped to negative,” Bloomberg adds, “meaning it’s moving in the opposite direction of semiconductor stocks.” Investor perception of AI is clearly precarious, and it’s possible that September will see the script flip back again. But that month contains other complications: namely, the expected launch of a raft of important Apple products. And this is where the AI boom (or bubble, depending on your point of view) may hurt Apple beyond the share price. The fact that everyone else has been feverishly building datacenters means memory prices have gone through the roof, and that may necessitate higher-than-expected prices for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra. In fact, the dearest (but very private) wish of incoming Apple CEO John Ternus may be for AI to experience a crash–an event which would harm Apple in some ways, but its rivals much more. Or, to use the more business-centric language of Prime Capital portfolio manager Clayton Allison, “If we see the AI trade unwind again, as we’ve already seen this year, Apple’s lack of correlation will work in its favor by muting downside.”

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The Ultimate AI Learning Bundle goes from ChatGPT basics to AI certification prep
Get five courses in ChatGPT, AI fundamentals, AI agents and Microsoft Azure AI certification prep in the Ultimate AI Learning Bundle. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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New Apple TV 4K to have upgraded Siri Remote, per leak
A new Apple TV 4K is launching soon, expected to launch at the iPhone event in just a few weeks. And an Apple code leak uncovered by MacRumors indicates a new Siri Remote is coming.

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Apple TV debuts trailer for ‘Slow Horses’ season six
Apple TV on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for season six of “Slow Horses,” the Emmy and BAFTA TV Award-winning spy drama starring… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Is Smartphone Preference a Left or Right Brain Thing?
Mark Vena examines why iPhone and Android preferences may have less to do with how our brains work and more to do with decades of learned behavior. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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The eight changes Apple is making to App Tracking Transparency in Europe
It was reported yesterday that Apple has agreed to comply with “fairer” App Tracking Transparency rules in the EU, following an investigation by the German antitrust regulator. Apple said it was complying voluntarily, and we understand it will be making a total of eight changes in order to do so …

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Rothschild's AAPL price target soars to $400 on iPhone Ultra expectations
Financial advice group Rothschild & Co Redburn has raised its Apple price target by a huge $140, specifically because it believes that an iPhone Ultra is a "match made in heaven" for the company.Analysts believe Apple will do well in the Q3 results. Rothschild & Co Redburn doesn't seem to concentrate much on Apple, and its usual price targets tend to lag behind firms that do, such as Morgan Stanley. But while Morgan Stanley recently dropped its price target by $4 to $360, Rothschild has dramatically increased its from $260 to $400.Unsurprisingly, it's also raised its status from Neutral to Buy. This may not be the end of the rising price target, either, as the company's Timm Schulze-Melander has told CNBC. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Lindsay Clancy murder trial prosecutors leaning on iPhone & Apple Watch forensics
Health data from an Apple Watch has been used as evidence in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial alongside iPhone Messages history, detailing some of her last actions before the triple homicide of her children.The Apple Watch can measure heart rate, as well as count steps and climbed flights of stairs. Former labor and delivery nurse Lindsay Clancy is under trial for the alleged murder of three children in Massachusetts in 2023, before attempting suicide. In the last day of the prosecution laying out its case, it used data from the Apple Watch, phone calls, and internet search histories as evidence.Digital forensics expert Ian Whiffin of Cellebrite, a company known for extracting data from iPhones, took to the stand for the prosecution. The testimony discussed various factors, including her search history, reports Eonline. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Steve Jobs’ 8th-grade science fair project goes up for auction
Collectors have proven avid fans of Steve Jobs memorabilia over the years, and a new piece seems likely to attract significant interest. It’s an 8th-grade science fair project with two demonstration circuits – and a warning note from Steve to his teachers. It’s remained at the Jobs family property in Los Altos ever since, but is now one of more than 200 items in an Apple 50th anniversary auction …

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Apple admits it may not make any commission from alternative app stores
Apple has been fighting hard to ensure that it is still able to take a commission from app sales made through third-party stores. Its aggression in doing this landed it in hot water with the judge in the long-running Epic Games case. The company has since submitted a proposal for a more toned down version with lower commissions, but it has admitted in new regulatory filings that it may not make any commission at all from these sales …

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Only iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to get variable aperture
A leaker with a reasonable reputation has dropped the news that variable aperture is only coming to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, not both Pro models as previously expected.The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max.Variable aperture is a feature that could narrow the gap between iPhone and DSLR photography still further, and it's been rumored to be coming since at least 2024. More recent reports have said the camera component is now in production, but a new leak says it will be confined to the top of the range Pro model.According to Ice Universe writing on Chinese social media site Weibo, the variable aperture feature will be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro Max. There are no further details, but the leaker implies that it's because the component needs the larger size model. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Two camera features may be unique to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, suggests leaker
Whether or not you need to buy Apple’s largest iPhone Pro in order to get the best camera features has varied by generation. So far, reporting has mostly suggested that there will be no camera differentiation between the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, but a leaker today casts some doubt on this. Specifically, they say that two new features expect to come to both Pro models “may” now be exclusive to the Pro Max …

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A20 Pro speed and efficiency improvements leaked? Not so fast…
Macworld You may have seen several news stories out there referencing this Fixed Focus Digital rumor on Weibo, claiming that it shows the speed and power efficiency improvements of Apple’s A20 chip coming to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra next month. It’s important to note what is going on here, because this is not a leak about A20 improvements; it’s about the new manufacturing process from TSMC that the A20 is suspected of using. And even then, it’s not saying what most reports think it’s saying. Yes, Apple is expected to be the first large-scale customer to use TSMC’s new 2nm process that uses a new “gate all-around” or GAA manufacturing technique. We said as much in our A20 preview earlier this year. The Fixed Focus Digital account on Weibo says the new TSMC process delivers a performance improvement of about 18% and power reduction of about 30%. All that is true (and previously reported) but that does not mean that Apple’s A20 will be 18% faster or use 30% less power! First, understand that those specs are about a manufacturing process technology and do not apply to every chip made with it. The performance and power efficiency of any processor are the result of many design characteristics, not just the fabrication process. Second, those are individual figures that require context. When TSMC reports that a new process delivers a performance improvement of 18 percent, what they mean is “a chip made with this new process can run up to 18 percent faster than the identical chip made with our previous process.” And when it says there’s a 30 percent reduction in power use, they’re actually saying, “the same chip running at the same speed will use 30 percent less power.” It is not both 18 percent faster and 30 percent more efficient at the same time, and those figures would only hold up with like-for-like chip designs, anyway. Will the A20 Pro be faster? Definitely! Will it be 18 percent faster? Maybe! But that performance boost will come because of all the design changes Apple is making. Will it be more power efficient? Again, yes, when running at comparable speeds—but when running flat-out, the A20 Pro might use just as much power as the A19 Pro, or even more. Apple’s A20 Pro is going to have several important design changes, likely with an increased transistor count compared to the A19 Pro. It will feature architectural changes to the cores (CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine) as well as other performance-altering characteristics, such as changes to cache size. But at the end of the day, we just don’t know how much faster the A20 is going to be because we don’t know what Apple’s doing with the design. My guess would be CPU performance around 15 percent higher and GPU performance as much as 20-30% higher, because that has been the story for every new A-series chip for years now. Power efficiency will come down to a wide variety of changes to the new phones: RAM type and amount, cooling, display efficiency, wireless radio efficiency, and more.

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I leaked the iPhone 18 Pro colors. Here’s the one you should buy
Macworld When it comes to rumors about a new iPhone, some people are interested in specs—cameras, chips, AI features, etc.—but everyone wants to know what new colors it will come in. Now that we know, after my sources revealed to Macworld the likely color options for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup earlier this year, you’re probably wondering: What’s the best color option this year? Every year, Apple introduces at least one new iPhone color that becomes a signature for that generation. Last year it was Cosmic Orange, a surprisingly bold choice that helped the iPhone 17 Pro stand out from its predecessors. This year, according to information we’ve heard from sources, Apple plans to replace the vibrant orange with something a bit more sophisticated. Rumored iPhone 18 Pro colors The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to come in four colors this year. The star will be a new shade of dark red reportedly called “Dark Cherry,” in addition to more conventional options such as silver and dark gray. And although Apple’s plans may change, those considering upgrading their iPhone this fall are already thinking about which color to choose. Based on what we know so far, here’s a breakdown of the rumored colors for the iPhone 18 Pro, and which one we think will look best. Silver: The safe choice Foundry Every new iPhone needs a classic color that never goes out of style, and silver has been fulfilling that role for years. Silver is expected to be among the color options for the iPhone 18 Pro, and to be honest, it’s probably one of the best choices for those planning to keep the same phone for years. Fun colors are nice, but you might eventually get tired of them. Silver is timeless, elegant, and it also goes perfectly with other Apple products that aren’t available in fun colors (such as the MacBook Pro). I chose silver for my iPhone 17 Pro Max last year, and I haven’t regretted it. Also, rumors suggest that this year’s iPhone models will feature a silver-toned glass back instead of pure white, giving the rear a more seamless look. Dark Gray: The color for pros Foundry Nothing says “pro” quite like black or dark gray devices. And although Apple had offered black iPhones for years, that option simply disappeared with last year’s iPhone 17 Pro. However, according to our report, Apple has considered bringing back a darker color option for this year’s iPhones. The color would be a Dark Gray rather than pure black, but it would undeniably be a big hit among those who want something more subtle and sleek. The last time Apple made a gray iPhone Pro was the Graphite iPhone 13 Pro, which is one of our favorites of all time. Apple was rumored to be developing a “Steel Gray” iPhone 17 Pro last year, but that option never made the cut. So, we’re hoping it makes the cut for the final production this year. Light Blue: For a little whimsy Foundry The rumored light blue color option for the iPhone 18 Pro is certainly one of the biggest surprises. The only time an iPhone Pro model offered a color like this was in 2021 with the Sierra Blue iPhone 13 Pro. It’s still one of my favorites to this day. However, our sources say that this year’s blue finish is much softer than recent blue options such as Pacific Blue or Deep Blue. If you’re tired of gray phones but don’t want something as distinctive as Cosmic Orange, Light Blue might quietly become the sleeper hit of the lineup. If you’re a fan of blue like I am, this option is the one for you. Sierra Blue is one of the most elegant iPhone colors ever made, and if this new Light Blue is anything close, it’ll be an instant classic. Dark Cherry: The one that screams ‘new iPhone’ Foundry Just as Cosmic Orange makes the iPhone 17 Pro instantly recognizable, Dark Cherry will do the same for this year’s iPhone 18 Pro models. Beginning earlier this year, iPhone 18 Pro rumors began pointing to a “deep red” color as a follow-up to Cosmic Orange. But based on information from Macworld sources, the new color will skew closer to a deep wine, purplish hue than the bright red of sports cars. And that makes a lot of sense for an iPhone Pro. A true red iPhone Pro would have taken the iPhone Pro line in an aggressive direction following Cosmic Orange. Dark Cherry, on the other hand, is a return to the Pro line’s sophistication. It’s bold enough to feel different, but restrained enough that it still feels unmistakably like a Pro device. Since publishing our original report, we’ve also seen real-world evidence pointing to this finish, which only reinforces our confidence that Dark Cherry will be the signature color this year. If Apple gets the metallic finish right, Dark Cherry could become one of those colors people immediately associate with a specific iPhone generation, much like Cosmic Orange or Deep Purple before it.  Since the iPhone 18 Pro isn’t expected to look much different from the current generation, Dark Cherry is the finish to choose if you want an iPhone that looks brand new. Apple knows iPhone colors matter While tech specs are important, there are many customers who also spend a lot of time thinking about which iPhone color they should choose. That’s why Apple invests so much effort into developing signature finishes. A distinctive new color makes an upgrade feel immediately recognizable, even before you notice faster performance or better cameras. This year’s color lineup feels more restrained than the iPhone 17 Pro’s, yet it’s shaping up to be one of the most diverse in years. Instead of leaning on a bold color, Apple appears to be embracing a more mature palette centered around darker, richer tones. For some buyers, Silver or Dark Gray will always be the right choice. Others will appreciate how different Light Blue looks compared to previous Pro iPhones. But if someone asked me today which finish best captures what the iPhone 18 Pro generation is supposed to represent, I’d point to Dark Cherry without hesitation. While Cosmic Orange was something of a wild card, Dark Cherry is a signature iPhone Pro color and will surely be its best seller. Of course, color is entirely subjective, and that’s exactly why Apple offers multiple options. But if you’re the kind of buyer who upgrades every few years and wants your new iPhone to actually look new, I’d skip the safe choices this time. Dark Cherry appears to be the finish that best captures this generation, and the one people will remember long after next year’s iPhone arrives.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: Agentic networking actions
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Shirish Nimgaonkar from eBlissAI joins the show to talk about AI’s future in enterprise around endpoint management, agentic solutions, and more. Shirish supports the next generation as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Harvard Business School, and serves on the Board of TiE Boston and the Governing Council at AIF.

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If you’re traveling in the Apple ecosystem, this is the tech you need to pack
Macworld One of the things I enjoy doing most with my family is traveling. Annually, we go on two or three domestic trips (at least one of them to Hawaii to visit relatives). We try to go on a big international trip every 18 months or so—I went to South Africa in 2024, and I just got back from a trip to Iceland in August to see the eclipse. And I always take a lot of gear with me. Every great trip requires planning, whether it’s an overnight stay an hour away from home or a grand vacation in a country I’ve never visited before. Besides all the travel logistics (that my wife handles), there’s the tech you need to bring, which is my responsibility in my household. Over the years, I’ve figured out what tech I absolutely need to take with me. There’s an art to figuring out what to bring. You don’t want to overdo it, because you’ll end up lugging around stuff you aren’t using. But you don’t want to be left without that thing you absolutely need and don’t really have a means of obtaining that item where you are. While I now rely on my iPhone for all the photos and videos I shoot, I need other items to ensure a successful and enjoyable trip. Here’s a list of the gear I bring with me on my trips. This is the stuff I almost always bring no matter where I’m going. Hopefully, you can use this list to help you figure out what you need to bring on your next trip. If you have suggestions, drop me a line at rloyola@macworld.com. (Note: Prices stated here are MSRPs, but Amazon often runs sales and discounts on many of them.) iPhone 17 Pro Max Britta O’Boyle There was a time when I would bring separate video and still cameras on every trip, but the iPhone has gotten so good, I don’t need any other camera. With some practice and knowledge of iOS’s features and settings, or with third-party camera apps, you can replicate the capabilities of cameras that cost hundreds more. Before the iPhone 17 Pro Max, I used an iPhone 16 Plus, but I really prefer to the Pro’s telephoto lens. We recommend: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Price When Reviewed: $1,199 (256GB) | $1,399 (512GB) | $1,599 (1TB) | $1,999 (2TB) Best Prices Today: $1199 at Apple Learn more about the iPhone 17 Pro at Apple MacBook Neo Eugen Wegmann On longer trips where I’ll shoot a lot of photos and video, I bring a MacBook so I can browse and manage my shots after each day is done. I used to bring an extremely old MacBook Pro instead of the MacBook Pro that I use daily, so if it was lost, stolen, or damaged on the trip, I wouldn’t sweat it that much. But it’s also extremely slow and heavy. Even with a recent $100 price hike, the MacBook Neo is such a delight–lightweight, fast, and durable. And as I point out in my review, it doesn’t need to be a secondary machine—the Neo is extremely capable of being a daily-use Mac. We recommend: Apple MacBook Neo Price When Reviewed: $699 (was $599) Best Prices Today: $628 at Walmart | $689 at Amazon | $689 at B&H MacBook Neo on Amazon Saily for international eSIMs Foundry My carrier offers international connectivity by partnering with carriers in other countries. I’ve mostly had success with it, but sometimes there are gaps in coverage or the speeds are slow. On my last trip abroad, I tried a different approach: I took advantage of the iPhone’s dual eSIM and used Saily to get a second eSIM for the country I was visiting. With a second eSIM, I switched between it and my carrier’s offering to get the best possible connection. Overseas eSIMs are affordable–sometimes they’re really cheap, making it worth a try. Learn more about using an eSIM when traveling and about using two eSIMs in an iPhone. Saily in the App Store Anker Nano Travel Adapter Foundry More and more hotels, especially those that cater to international clientele, are starting to install wall outlets that can be used with the different types of power plugs. Hotels are also starting to have USB charging ports next to those wall outlets. But they’re not everywhere, so when you travel outside of the country, it’s good to have a power outlet adapter. The $26 Anker Nano Travel Adapter works in over 200 countries (it is not a voltage converter), and it can charge five devices at once. Anker Nano Travel Adapter on Amazon Coiled USB Charging Cables Cable Matters I try to rely on wireless connectivity/charging when I travel, but at some point, a cable is needed. I like bringing coiled cables because I find them easier to manage, especially when I have to connect a few phones for several people in my travel party who need to charge. I have a USB-C cable ($14.99 two-pack), but I also pack a USB-A to USB-C cable ($14.99 two-pack) because I’ve yet to be on a plane with USB-C ports. And I pack a USB-A to Lightning cable ($16 two-pack), because people I travel with have older iPhones. Coiled USB-C Cable on Amazon Coiled USB-A to USB-C Cable on Amazon Coiled USB to Lighting Cable on Amazon UGreen Nexode 65W GaN USB C Wall Charger Foundry It’s not difficult to find smaller, more capable chargers than the ones Apple sells. The $40 UGreen Nexode 65W GaN USB-C Wall Charger can charge three devices at once. See more chargers in our USB-C charger guide. UGreen Nexode 65W GaN USB C Wall Charger on Amazon UGreen Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 100W Foundry You know what sucks? When you’re on a transcontinental flight and the outlets near your seat don’t work. That’s one of the reasons why I got the UGreen Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 100W power bank. I’ve used it countless times when I couldn’t find a working outlet. It has enough juice to charge a laptop, and its 72-watt-hour capacity falls under the airline limits, so you can take it on a plane. Check out Macworld’s best laptop power banks for MacBooks for more options. UGreen Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 100W on Amazon UGreen Magnetic Power Bank Ugreen I keep a MagSafe battery with me when I’m out exploring, just in case. This Ugreen model (I’m a fan, if you haven’t noticed) supports MagSafe and USB-C 20W charging, but I mostly stick it to the back of my iPhone with MagSafe. Read Macworld’s best picks for magnetic power banks and MagSafe portable chargers for iPhone if you want something with more juice. UGreen Magnetic Power Bank on Amazon Apple AirPods Pro Andreas Bergsman I prefer the $249 AirPods Pro 3 over the $179 AirPods 4 with ANC because the Pro’s in-ear fit seals out more noise and makes for a more comfortable trip on an airplane. AirPods go on sale often on Amazon, so look out for discounted prices. You can check out our AirPods Pro 3 review for in-depth testing, but you already know how great they are. We recommend: Apple AirPods Pro 3 Price When Reviewed: $249 Best Prices Today: $179.97 at Walmart | $189.99 at Amazon | $189.99 at Target Apple AirPods Pro 3 on Amazon Sony MDR-EX15LP wired earphones Sony I usually watch something on my iPhone during long flights, but sometimes the in-flight entertainment has something good. When I can, I plug in my own wired earphones to the airplane’s jack–I only use the ones the airline provides if the plane uses a two-prong audio jack. These Sony earphones with a 3.5mm connector are decent for the price ($10 on Amazon), and if I lose them, it’s not a big deal. Moft Trackable Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet Moft This $50 wallet doubles as a stand–one item to carry instead of two? Say less. It is also trackable with the Find My app, which I haven’t had to resort to, thankfully, but is very nice to have and props up the iPhone at a perfect angle for watching videos. Plus, this wallet holds two cards, just enough for an ID and a hotel room key. Moft Trackable Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet on Amazon Scosche WatchIt Keychain Scosche I’m not good about remembering to wear my Apple Watch every day, but I always take it when I travel, mostly because I use its remote trigger for the iPhone camera. I like this $35 Apple Watch charger because it’s small, even though the built-in USB-C port makes connecting it to a charger kind of tricky. But you can easily connect it to an iPhone or MacBook for a quick fill-up. See our other best Apple Watch Charger recommendations. Scosche WatchIt Keychain on Amazon Pelican PX18 Aegis Backpack Pelican I actually use an older Pelican backpack–it’s been with me for over 10 years now, and it’s the most durable backpack I’ve ever owned. But Pelican no longer makes it, and I’m eyeing the $200 Aegis to eventually replace it (if it ever wears out). It’s also available in a bigger 25-liter model. See Macworld’s best picks for MacBook backpacks, bags, cases and sleeves. Pelican PX18 Aegis Backpack Lee Men’s Extreme Motion Canvas Cargo Pant Lee Before you write to me that Macworld isn’t in a position to give fashion advice, let me be clear: These pants are practical, not fashionable. Cargo pants are ideal for carrying the things I need while seeing the sites. No, I’m not wearing them to a formal dinner. I’m not that gauche. These $42 Lee cargo pants are comfortable, and they don’t have the cargo pocket flaps that I find get in the way. Lee Men's Extreme Motion Canvas Cargo Pant

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