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Microsoft thinks the Surface Laptop Ultra is a MacBook Pro killer. We’re not so sure • The Surface Laptop Ultra reviews are in. Apple has nothing to worry about it.

That amazing iPhone Duo open animation has already come to the MacBook • A new app can make your MacBook screen do an opening and closing blur, like it does on the iPhone Duo.

You don’t need a new Mac. You need a new keyboard • Mac users love the Magic Keyboard, but there are much better options once you enter the world of mechanical keyboards. Here’s why you should make the switch.

APPLE MAC STUDIO (M5 MAX): SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE

UGREEN MAC MINI SSD DOCK: MORE STORAGE, MORE PORTS

ASUS PROART OLED PA279CDV: A BETTER-VALUE STUDIO DISPLAY RIVAL

BENQ INFTYLAB M MOUSE: A MAC MOUSE WITH TRACKPAD-LIKE CONTROLS

Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

How much power does the iPhone’s always-on display use? • Does the Always-On Display really use up a lot of battery? Our scientific test, based on real-world measurements, shows that the difference is smaller than expected.

The iPhone Duo’s odd shape actually has a very cool name • Its controversial form factor takes after a popular paper size.

The iPhone just became the center of Apple’s new AI hub • Here’s what HomeView, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple TV updates tell us about future Apple products.

Apple has finally figured out how to make old iPhones faster • The best thing about iOS 27 is the fact it makes the iPhone feel fast again.

Apple won the smartwatch war. Now what? • Apple Watch is so far ahead of the competition, it doesn’t need to do much to stay on top.

APPLE WATCH SERIES 12: FRUSTRATINGLY INCONSISTENT

ANKER PRIME FOLDABLE 3-IN-1: FAST, FOLDABLE 25W QI 2.2 CHARGING

iPHONE DUO GUIDE: PRICE, SPECS, AVAILABILITY, PROBLEMS & REVIEWS • EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: PRICE, SPECS, AVAILABILITY, FIRST REVIEWS, REPORTED SCREEN AND HINGE PROBLEMS, AND APPLE’S RESPONSE.

HOMEVIEW QUICKLY WON A PLACE IN MY HEART—AND MY HOME • APPLE’S NEW SMART DISPLAY ISN’T WITHOUT ITS FLAWS, BUT ITS ADORABLE AESTHETIC IS HARD NOT TO LOVE.

Apple finally got rid of my biggest password headache • Apple’s Passwords app got one of the best new AI features at WWDC 2026, and it could be a revolutionary way to protect your accounts without lifting a finger.

EZQuest USB 4 Dual Display 8-in-1 Hub (Pro): Two displays, no software needed • Unrivaled dual-display support at an affordable price.

Kensington SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt DisplayLink Dock: Connect up to four displays to Macs • The SD5900T DisplayLink dock lets M-series Macs run up to four external displays, with 16 ports, 2.5Gb Ethernet and 96W charging.

KYY X90G Quad Portable Monitor: Three extra screens for your MacBook • The KYY X90G adds three 15.6-inch 1080p displays to your MacBook in a foldable freestanding setup, but it’s bulky, pricey, and requires extra software.

The new HomePod mini 2 is a bigger upgrade than it looks • Apple’s new HomePod mini 2 offers Siri AI support and new colors.

HomePod mini 2 can double as speakers for your Mac, if you have the right one • The 2nd-generation HomePod and HomePod mini 2 can now be used wirelessly with a Mac without resorting to AirPlay.

HomeView is right to break the rectangular mold • Apple’s smart hub might look weird, but its square shape is the ideal form factor.

HomeView and third-party apps: What works, what doesn’t, and what we don’t...