Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating ProsNo monthly subscription requiredImpressive range of editing featuresConstantly updatedLayer management for videos ConsNot as easy to use as we would like – we’d like to see step-by-step instructions built inOur VerdictWith a powerful set of editing tools and excellent value for money, this is a good alternative to Photoshop. Best Prices Today: Pixelmator Pro Retailer Price Pixelmator Pro Free Trial $0 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Pixelmator Pro is a popular and affordable alternative to Adobe’s Photoshop – not least because it’s available as a one-time purchase that doesn’t require a monthly subscription like Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps. But over the years it has evolved so it it no longer only…

Macworld At a GlanceExpert's Rating ProsNo monthly subscription requiredImpressive range of editing featuresConstantly updatedLayer management for videos ConsNot as easy to use as we would like – we’d like to see step-by-step instructions built inOur VerdictWith a powerful set of editing tools and excellent value for money, this is a good alternative to Photoshop. Best Prices Today: Pixelmator Pro Retailer Price Pixelmator Pro Free Trial $0 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Pixelmator Pro is a popular and affordable alternative to Adobe’s Photoshop – not least because it’s available as a one-time purchase that doesn’t require a monthly subscription like Adobe’s Creative Cloud apps. But over the years it has evolved so it it no longer only…

Rules that can impact the ability for Apple TV+ movies to be entered into the Academy Awards have been formalized, in a move to make it harder for streaming services to qualify and win a Best Picture Oscar.The cast of 'CODA' at the Oscars, as posted to Twitter by Tim CookApple has achieved considerable success at the Academy Awards, with multiple wins including Best Picture for "Coda" in 2022. However, rule changes that were floated earlier in the year that could make it tougher for films by streaming services to be included have now been codified by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Read more...

Macworld Update 6/23: B&H has ended its Deal Zone sale and increased the prices by $100 (16-inch) and $200 (14-inch). But they’re still fantastic prices. The M2 MacBook Pro is a fantastic laptop but it doesn’t bring all that much more than the previous version—and at this price, you’d be crazy to buy a new one: B&H Photo is selling the 16-inch MacBook Pro with an M1 Max processor, 64GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage for $3,299, an incredible savings of $1,600. You can also get the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the same specs and 2TB of storage for $2,699. Even though it’s nearly two years old, this laptop is still one of the best Macs you can buy.…

Apple on Wednesday released the second beta of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 for developers to test. As with all new betas for major point updates, the software includes a number of small tweaks and changes as Apple refines the operating systems ahead of their launch. iOS 17 upgrades the communications experience with Contact Posters, a new stickers experience, Live Voicemail, and much more. Some of the changes in the second beta include: • A new Live Activities feature that allows users to stay on top of things happening in real time, right from their Lock Screen. • A new motion effect for Live Photo wallpaper that makes the Lock Screen feel more dynamic than ever. • The ability to add widgets to…

Macworld The first iOS 17 Developer Beta was released on the first day of WWDC, as is tradition. While it is meant for developers to begin building apps using new frameworks and APIs, and to test and send bug reports if their apps don’t work with the new software, it is technically available to anyone with a developer account. In fact, the Developer Beta used to require a paid membership to the developer program, which costs $99 a year. With iOS 17, Apple changed its policy to allow even those with free developer accounts (which otherwise only provide access to the developer forums and Xcode) to download the iOS 17 Developer Beta. Still, we recommend waiting for the Public Beta…