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- Saturday March 28
- 12:27 pmTop stories: Mac Pro discontinued, iOS 26.4 now available, more
Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, Apple officially discontinued the Mac Pro, iOS 26.4 is now available, ads in Apple Maps are coming soon, and more. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and reviews. Read on for all of this week’s top stories. more…08:00 amIf your PDF workflow is stressful, here’s the $40 fix
Macworld TL;DR: A $39.99 lifetime license to PDF Agile Premium (MSRP $119) gets you a full-featured PDF editor for Mac and Windows PDFs are supposed to make life easier. In reality, they’re often where productivity goes to stall—formatting breaks, edits get clunky, and simple tasks take way longer than they should. That’s why PDF Agile Premium is an excellent solution. It’s designed to simplify everything you’d normally need multiple tools (and subscriptions) to handle. Editing text, converting files, adding signatures, and even extracting content from scanned documents can all be done in one place. Conversions hold their formatting, which matters when you’re dealing with contracts, reports, or anything client-facing. It also covers the details that tend to get overlooked. You can redact sensitive information, password-protect documents, or compare files side by side without needing extra software. OCR functionality makes scanned documents editable, which is a major time-saver for anyone dealing with paperwork regularly. With a one-time payment and lifetime access, it replaces the ongoing cost of subscription-based tools. For anyone who works with PDFs more than occasionally, this is an easy workflow upgrade. Get lifetime license to PDF Agile Premium for just $39.99 (MSRP $119) while you can. PDF Agile Premium: All-in-One Lifetime Subscription (Windows & Mac)See Deal Want to see more deals? Visit the shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amThis MacBook Air can be your digital buddy for just $200
Macworld TL;DR: A refurbished MacBook Air for $199.97 delivers reliable everyday performance, long battery life, and serious value. Not every laptop needs to be a powerhouse. Sometimes you just need something that works—reliably, quickly, and without costing a small fortune. That’s exactly what this refurbished MacBook Air does. At just $199.97 (MSRP $999), it’s positioned less like a primary workstation and more like your go-to digital bestie. Think streaming shows on the couch, answering emails, online shopping, paying bills, or tossing it in your bag for a weekend trip. The Intel Core i5 processor and 128GB SSD keep things responsive for browsing, document editing, and media playback. The 13.3-inch display is sharp enough for streaming, and with up to 12 hours of battery life, you’re not constantly hunting for an outlet. You’re getting Apple hardware—known for its longevity and build quality—at a fraction of the original price. Sure, it’s not meant for heavy video editing or gaming, but that’s not the point. This is the laptop you grab when you want to get things done. Get a refurbished MacBook Air (2017) for just $199.97 (MSRP $999) with free shipping while stock lasts. Apple MacBook Air (2017) 13″ i5 1.8GHz 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)See Deal Want to see more deals? Visit the shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change.Friday March 2710:05 pmApple still selling the Mac Pro through its Certified Refurbished store
Despite its decision to discontinue the Mac Pro, Apple is still selling a few units through its Certified Refurbished store. Here are the details. more…09:22 pmAnime explosion on Apple TV: Crunchyroll launches as official channel
In a major win for anime fans everywhere, Crunchyroll — the world’s leading anime streaming service — has officially arrived as a native… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:08 pm9to5Mac Overtime 065: Untelling parts of the story w/ special guest David Pogue
David Pogue, a CBS News Sunday Morning correspondent, joins Overtime to discuss his new book, “Apple: The First 50 Years.” Pogue, a former Macworld and New York Times columnist, shares insights into the writing process, interviews with key past and present Apple employees, and offers his thoughts on former CEO Steve Jobs and current CEO Tim Cook. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…09:00 pmWindows PCs Crash Three Times As Often As Macs, Report Says
A workplace-device study says Windows PCs crash significantly more often than Macs, lag further behind on patching and encryption in some sectors, and are typically replaced sooner. TechSpot reports: Omnissa's 2026 State of Digital Workspace report outlines the IT challenges that various organizations face from the growing use of AI and the heterogeneous deployment of enterprise devices. The relative instability of Windows and Android is a recurring theme throughout the report. The company gathered telemetry from clients located across the globe in retail, healthcare, finance, education, government, and other sectors throughout 2025. The data suggests that IT administrators face frustrating security gaps due to inconsistent patching across a diverse mosaic of devices and operating systems. Employee workflow disruption, often due to software issues, is one area of concern. The report found that Windows devices were forced to shut down 3.1 times more often than Macs. Windows programs also froze 7.5 times more often than macOS apps and needed to be restarted more than twice as often. Certain industries were also alarmingly lax in securing Windows and Android devices. More than half of Windows and Android devices in healthcare and pharma were five major operating system updates behind, likely leaving them more vulnerable to errors and malware. More than half of the desktops and mobile devices used for education were also unencrypted, putting students' privacy at risk. Macs also last longer, being replaced every five years on average, compared to every three years for Windows PCs. Despite a recent backlash against Windows, driven by a push for digital sovereignty in countries such as Germany, Windows use on government devices actually doubled last year. Meanwhile, Macs using Apple's M-series chips showcase a significant thermal advantage, with an average temperature of 40.1 degrees Celsius, while Intel processors run at 65.2 degrees. Read more of this story at Slashdot.08:46 pmApple Giveth, Apple Taketh Away
Safari is no longer breaking my menu-item-icon despising heart on MacOS 26 Tahoe, but the best trick to block the Tahoe “upgrade” notice on MacOS 15 Sequoia no longer works.08:23 pmApple hires former Google executive to lead AI marketing as it ramps up efforts to fix Siri | Mac Daily NewsApple hires former Google executive to lead AI marketing as it ramps up efforts to fix Siri
Apple announced today that it has hired Lilian Rincon, a seasoned technology executive who spent nearly a decade at Google… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:49 pmYou can now watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro owners can now watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video, featuring Lukas Sternath performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor. Here’s how. more…07:47 pmApple TV has two major sci-fi series now airing, with more coming soon
Apple TV remains arguably the best streaming service for sci-fi fans, with two major sci-fi shows airing now and even more new premieres coming soon. more…07:33 pmmacOS 26.4’s Script Editor Won’t Open Some Older AppleScripts
After upgrading to macOS 26.4, some users found Script Editor refusing to open certain older AppleScripts—even though most of the scripts still ran fine from apps like BBEdit. Here’s how to fix affected scripts.07:33 pmApple planning new full-sized HomePod alongside updated HomePod mini and Apple TV
Apple is planning to release a new full-sized HomePod, along with updated HomePod mini and Apple TV models… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:13 pmFormer Google VP to lead Apple's AI product marketing
Apple has snatched up Lilian Rincon, a nearly decade-long Google veteran, as it continues to retool its Apple Intelligence team.Apple Intelligence continues to undergo changesBefore working at Apple, Rincon served as Vice President of Product Management at Google since 2024. However, before that she held various product management roles in the company since 2017.According to 9to5Mac, Rincon will lead product marketing and product management for its AI platforms, including Apple Intelligence and Siri. In the role, she'll report directly to Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:37 pmThis Ugreen Thunderbolt 5 dock does almost everything right [Review] ★★★★★
This dock promises to replace every dongle on your desk with a single, powerful hub. A Ugreen Maxidock 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 review. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:30 pmHomeKit Weekly: Why the Eve Aqua is a better choice than a permanent irrigation system
It is spring 2026, and that magical time of year when the sun is shining, the grass is growing, and flowers bloom. We are heading into near-perfect weather. Spring in the southern US generally brings plenty of showers. It will not be long until the brutal summer heat arrives, with 97 degrees, 90% humidity, full sun, and no rain in the forecast. Winning against the brutal summer heat with your plants requires a strong foundation right now, and getting them plenty of water consistently is the absolute key to survival. I have generally opposed professionally installed irrigation systems due to the upkeep required. I have long used the Eve Aqua instead. It is a great way to quickly deploy a maintenance-free, Apple Home-enabled sprinkler system. more…06:23 pmiOS 26 upgraded one of Apple’s best Home Screen widgets in two ways
iOS 26.4 just added brand new widgets for the iPhone’s Home Screen, but you might not know that fairly recently, Apple also upgraded its popular Photos widget in two ways. more…06:05 pmWhy you can’t upgrade MacBook Neo’s 8GB of RAM
Is a MacBook Neo RAM upgrade possible? Nope. Here's why. And why Apple couldn't make its own version with 16GB of memory. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)06:02 pmApple stock has struggled so far this year, but analysts see a rebound ahead
Apple's stock price lagged the broader market in 2026, trading roughly flat and posting a roughly 7% decline year-to-date amid four… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:00 pmApple’s busy March continued with three notable arrivals this week
Apple has had a jam-packed March so far after launching seven new products and surprisingly announcing an eighth. This week, even more came from Apple before the month wraps up and Apple’s 50th anniversary arrives on April 1. more…