This $26 iOS scanner app could make tax filing less hellish
Macworld TL;DR: Get an iScanner lifetime subscription for iOS or iPadOS on sale for $25.97 (MSRP $199.90). You already carry the best scanner there is—your iPhone! But by scanner, we mean photo taker, and by photo taker, we mean a ton of shadows and crooked edges that actually look like doodoo. During tax season, you need real scans, and the good apps aren’t free, but iScanner is currently 87% off, and it’s completely capable. You can scan multipage tax documents, receipts, or whatever you need with automatic edge detection and perspective correction, so everything comes out clean and readable. It also uses OCR to recognize text in 20+ languages, making your scans searchable and editable. Once scanned, you’re not stuck with static files. You can sign documents, fill in forms, annotate, or even blur sensitive information before sharing. Files can be exported as PDFs, Word docs, images, and more, so they’re ready for whatever. There’s also built-in file organization with folders and drag-and-drop, plus PIN protection to keep sensitive documents secure—useful if you’re handling financial or personal records on your device. Get iScanner for iOS (also works on Android) while it’s on sale for $25.97 for a limited time (MSRP $199.90). No coupon is needed. iScanner App: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Best laptop power banks for Apple MacBook 2026
Macworld Many of us are quite used to carrying around a handy power bank to top up our iPhone batteries during a long day away from a power socket, but these pocketable battery packs are usually not powerful enough to keep an unplugged and energy-hungry MacBook going all day. We’ve rounded up the best portable laptop power banks with battery capacities high enough to recharge a fading Apple MacBook if you won’t be able to plug it into an electrical outlet for some time. Despite new laptops boasting improved battery life duration, it’s easy for your trusty MacBook to lose power after a day of intense meetings and PowerPoint presentations. No one wants to see the Mac’s “Your battery is running low” warning, especially when halfway through watching a downloaded Netflix series on a long-haul flight. We looked at seven main factors for recommending laptop power banks: battery capacity, charging speed, total power output, power input, USB ports, portability and safety. For more details on each see below this list of the best MacBook power banks. Power vs portability As a rule, the higher the battery capacity, the larger and heavier the power bank. We have included size and weight so you can determine if each power bank suits your traveling needs. Some laptop power banks are built to last in the great outdoors so will feature more rugged IP-rated shells; read on for our reviews below. There are much smaller, lighter and more portable power banks for phones—check out our recommendations of the best power banks for iPhone. You could use some of these to recharge a laptop but we recommend the power banks tested and reviewed here for the best results when powering up a laptop. There are some giant power banks, usually called portable power stations, that can keep a family going all weekend, but they are way too large to carry with you on your travels. We have tested the most MacBook-friendly models in our roundup of the best portable power stations. Macworld Test Score We test each power bank’s real-world charging prowess by recharging a spent 14-inch MacBook Pro from 0% to 100% (or as far as it gets) and then repeat, adding the two percentages together to create a comparable Test Score. Which power bank is best for your MacBook in 2026? We have indicated which models of MacBook we think each power bank is best suited to, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pair any with different MacBooks. The 16-inch MacBook Pro can be fast-charged at 140W so owners of that model should look for a PD 3.1 power bank. But even a 13-inch MacBook Air will work well with the higher-capacity power banks. They might not charge any faster, but they will be recharged more times if you pick a high-capacity battery pack. Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) – Best overall MacBook power bank Pros Large battery capacity 140W (PD 3.1) charging power 300W total output Super-fast 250W input Dedicated app Cons No built-in cable Price When Reviewed: $229.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $171.48 View Deal $199.99 View Deal Anker $229.99 View Deal $229.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Battery capacity: 26250mAh (99.75Wh)Fastest Power Output: 140WTotal Power Output: 300WPower Input: 250WUSB ports: 2x USB-C (140W PD 3.1); 1x USB-A (22.5W).Dimensions: 6.3 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches (160 x 64 x 38mm)Weight: 21.1oz (599g)Airline compatible: Yes Macworld Test Score: 125% The Anker Prime 26K Power Bank (300W) is one of the most powerful laptop power banks that you can match with your MacBook. It is a great fit with the top-end 16-inch MacBook Pro, which has a battery rated at around the same watt hours (99.6WH) as this power bank (99.75Wh). There are three USB ports. Each of the two USB-C ports can be used to power at 140W. Attach Apple’s USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable or the included 240W USB-C cable to the power back and you can utilize one of the 140W PD 3.1 ports to fast-charge the 16-inch Pro. Indeed, with its 300W total output at your disposal you could fast-charge two of the top-end MacBooks at the same time and still have enough juice to fast-charge your iPhone! Anker claims that you can fast-charge that top-end MacBook Pro up to 50% in 27 minutes. In our tests, we charged a 14-inch M2 MacBook Pro to full power with enough left over to power it back to 25% on the second recharge. You can recharge the power bank itself to 50% in under 15 minutes using the two USB-C ports at the same time at an impressive 250W. This is a sophisticated power bank with some tricks of its own. It can be controlled by an app, which gives real-time charging stats (Remaining Charging Time and Input and Output power indicators) and can be optimized to help extend the battery life of the devices being charged as well as its own. You can even use the app’s Find Device feature to activate a sound alert from the power bank when you need to locate it. Anker also sells a 27K Prime Power Bank, available in either black or gold colors. We prefer the 26K model as it’s a little smaller, performed better in our tests, and out guns the 27K model in total output (300W vs 250W) and input (250W vs 170W). Who should buy the Anker Prime 26K 300W Power Bank? Powerful enough to charge two 16-inch MacBooks at the same time, this power bank is a great travelling companion for any of Apple’s laptops. Both its 300W total output and 250W input are top-end for a truly portable power bank. Great for: 16-inch MacBook Pro. Read our full Anker Prime Power Bank (26K, 300W) review

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Apple's Foldable iPhone Is 'On Track' To Launch In September
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple's foldable iPhone is still "on track" for a September unveiling alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. 9to5Mac reports: The report notes that Apple's stock took a hit earlier today after Nikkei Asia indicated the iPhone Fold was having serious production issues. Clearly, sources within Apple were motivated to share positive news via Gurman. Not long ago, Gurman himself said that he was expecting an iPhone Fold release date that was a little bit later than iPhone 18 Pro. That's still very possible, but it sounds like Apple is internally feeling optimistic about its targeted September launch. The report continues: "While the complexity of the new display and materials may limit initial supply for several weeks, Apple is currently operating with a plan to put the device on sale around the same time -- or very soon after -- the new non-foldable models, the people said." Gurman adds an important qualifier: "Still, the release is six months away and production has yet to ramp up. That means the timing isn't final." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: Fast, portable, & smart
The Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station is a fantastic portable charger that is MagSafe-compatible, delivering up to 25W of power to your iPhone, while simultaneously charging your AirPods and Apple Watch.Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review: The perfect travel accessoryWith the launch of Qi2.2, we've started to see a trickle of chargers that have embraced the latest standard. Anker, which already launched a highly-praised Qi2.2 desktop charger, is now out with a foldable version.If you have a recent iPhone that supports the faster Qi2.2 standard, like the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17 series, or iPhone Air, this may be the companion device you're looking for to hit the road with. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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DOJ antitrust case goes to South Korea in latest evidence request from Apple
Samsung America has refused to submit evidence owned by its South Korean parent company, so Apple has turned to the Hague Conventions to force the matter.Apple requests Samsung provide evidence even if it's in South KoreaIn March 2024, Apple was sued by the United States Department of Justice for allegedly stifling competition through proprietary hardware and software. After months of appeals and requests for dismissal, the case finally moved forward.The discovery process hasn't been an easy one, with both Apple and Samsung fighting lawyers every step of the way. The latest filing from Apple, shared by 9to5Mac, shows Apple is having to take legal measures to force evidence from Samsung. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple seeks internal data from Samsung in South Korea in ongoing antitrust case
Apple has moved to obtain internal Samsung data from South Korea in its ongoing antitrust fight with the U.S. government over alleged monopoly practices. Here are the details. more…

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Stolen Device Protection now enabled by default for enterprise devices in iOS 26.4.1
Apple confirms that Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default for enterprise devices updating from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.4.1, and from iPadOS 26.4 to iPadOS 26.4.1. Here are the details. more…

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Europe’s largest Apple museum opens to the public in the Netherlands
The Apple Museum, in Utrecht, opened a few days ago, just in time for Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Here’s what visitors can find there. more…

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MacBook Neo & iPhone 17e parts now offered via Apple's repair program
Apple's latest products can now be fixed via the Self Service Repair Program, with parts for the iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, Apple Studio Display XDR, and more.MacBook Neo parts are now available from the Apple Self Service Repair Store.On Wednesday, Apple updated its Self Service Repair Store with replacement parts for the various products the company announced in March 2026.This includes the iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, M5 MacBook Air, M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro, M4 iPad Air, updated Apple Studio Display, and the Apple Studio Display XDR. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS and iPadOS 26.4.1 is out to fix iCloud syncing bug
Macworld Apple has just released iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1. Apple says this only included bug fixes and no security updates, with simple patch notes: “This update provides bug fixes for your iPhone.” According to users on Apple’s developer forums, it actually fixes a pretty significant iCloud sync bug introduced in iOS 26.4. According to this thread on the Apple Developer Forums, the bug prevented devices running iOS/iPadOS 26.4 from receiving notifications that iCloud data had changed, so they weren’t getting data that was updated from other devices. This impacted all first and third-party apps that use CloudKit, including even Apple’s own Passwords app. This bug appears to be resolved in the 26.4.1 updates. If you’re running the iOS 26.5 beta, you should be fine, as the bug doesn’t appear there. To update your device, open Settings and tap General, then Software Updates and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Apple Passwords syncing bug corrected by iOS 26.4.1 update
Apple's iOS 26.4.1 update resolves a CloudKit framework issue that prevented iCloud passwords and other data from syncing.iOS 26.4.1 includes a fix related to iCloud data syncing.Following the public release of iOS 26.4 on March 24, Apple issued a new bug fix update on Wednesday. iOS 26.4, which bears the build number 23E254, delivers an important fix for apps that rely on the CloudKit framework.To be more specific, devices running the preceding iOS 26.4 update were unable to receive iCloud notifications regarding changes, causing problems for iCloud data syncing. In certain apps, changes made on one iPad or iPhone would not be visible on another. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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You can now buy official repair parts for MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, Studio Display XDR, more
Apple’s Self Service Repair Store was updated today to offer several standalone repair parts for recently released products, including the repair-friendly MacBook Neo. Here are the details. more…

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Apple shares rise on strong Mac demand, bullish Wedbush commentary
Apple shares climbed more than 2% on Wednesday, boosted by optimistic commentary from Wedbush Securities regarding strong Mac demand… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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iOS 26.4.1 fixes iPhone bug that stopped iCloud data from syncing, including Apple Passwords
iOS 26.4.1 is available today. While the official release notes were vague, a thread on the developer forums indicates it actually fixes a significant bug related to iCloud data syncing. Developers had noticed that iPhones running 26.4 would stop receiving iCloud change notifications, which impacted cloud data sync for apps that use CloudKit framework, including Apple’s own Passwords app. Apple has now addressed this regression with the just-released iOS 26.4.1 version. more…

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iPhone Fold doesn't need to exist, but Apple will release it anyway
Rumor mongers can't decide if the iPhone Fold is going to be delayed again or not, but regardless of release date it remains a compromised solution to a problem that nobody really has.Apple's iPhone Fold is a troubled product without a purposeAll evidence points to an iPhone Fold debuting in 2026, at least if Apple has its way. Time will tell of is right or wrong about potential delays.There was a time when I was incredibly excited about a foldable iPhone and its potential. When foldables were first entering the market, they seemed like the natural next progression of technology. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPadOS 26.4 adds convenient new feature for iPad power users
iPadOS 26 introduced a brand new windowing system for apps, and recently iPadOS 26.4 added a key enhancement that multi-window power users should appreciate. more…

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iOS 26.4.1 & iPadOS 26.4.1 bug fix updates have arrived
An incremental update has been made available for iPhone and iPad, bringing them to iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1. Release notes only share that the updates contain bug fixes.Apple's new update can be applied to all current-gen iPhones. While updates tend to be important feature-changing events, sometimes Apple releases some smaller patches for its operating systems. That is just the case with the version 26.4.1 release that happened today.Incremental updates, like one changing from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.4.1 don't usually include any major feature updates. They instead deal with smaller changes that cannot wait for the next main update release, such as fixes and compatibility changes. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 26.4.1 now available for iPhone users
Apple has released iOS 26.4.1 for iPhone users today alongside iPadOS 26.4.1 for iPad. The update comes just over two weeks after the release of iOS 26.4. more…

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iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more
Following last month’s release of iOS 26.4, Apple is now beta testing iOS 26.5. The update will likely be released to everyone next month. Here are all the details on new features and changes on the way for iPhone users with iOS 26.5. more…

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Discounted M5 MacBook Pro hits Apple refurb store with key storage distinction [U]
Update April 8: Amazon has brought back new inventory of the 512GB model 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro in space black for $1,399.97. This is a great deal if you want a brand new machine and not a refurbished laptop. Apple has added the plain M5 MacBook Pro to its refurbished store for a discounted price. However, the base storage change from last month means the value compared to new discounted hardware might not be as competitive as usual. more…

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