You can get a great device for less than $500 these days if you know how to pick your priorities. | Image: The Verge You can’t have absolutely everything at this price, but you can get a great smartphone. Whether you want an iPhone, a 120Hz screen, or water resistance, you’ve got options. You can’t set foot in a wireless retail store without being bombarded by “free phone” offers. And while there’s certainly nothing wrong with taking a free phone deal, there are almost always lots of strings attached. Paying out of pocket means you’ll have much more freedom, but the sky-high prices on flagship phones mean that’s not an option for everyone. Budget phones to the rescue. These devices…

Macworld If you’re looking for a new MacBook, Apple’s lineup is as strong as it’s ever been, with brand-new MacBook Pros, a redesigned MacBook Air, and speed Apple silicon in everything. And right now there’s never been a better time to buy one. Amazon is slashing prices on the entire MacBook line to all-time lows, from the entry-level M1 Air all the way up to the flagship 16-inch Pro: M1 MacBook Air (256GB): $800 ($199 off) Apple’s M1 MacBook Air is about two and a half years old, but it’s still a fantastic laptop. You can choose between silver, space gray, or gold, with an excellent keyboard and the classic MacBook Air wedge design. M2 MacBook Air (512GB): $1,300 ($199…

Macworld If you’re looking for a new MacBook, Apple’s lineup is as strong as it’s ever been, with brand-new MacBook Pros, a redesigned MacBook Air, and speed Apple silicon in everything. And right now there’s never been a better time to buy one. Amazon is slashing prices on the entire MacBook line to all-time lows, from the entry-level M1 Air all the way up to the flagship 16-inch Pro: M1 MacBook Air (256GB): $800 ($199 off) Apple’s M1 MacBook Air is about two and a half years old, but it’s still a fantastic laptop. You can choose between silver, space gray, or gold, with an excellent keyboard and the classic MacBook Air wedge design. M2 MacBook Air (512GB): $1,300 ($199…

Macworld A good MacBook bag shares many qualities with Apple’s laptops. We want it to be tough, so it needs to be made from good materials. We want to use it for multiple tasks, so it needs to have plenty of pockets and compartments. Let’s admit it, with the diminishing number of ports on the MacBook, the bags often have the edge. And since we all admire good design here, we certainly don’t mind if the bag looks fantastic. Plus, whatever MacBook you’ve got, Air or Pro, you’ve probably spent enough on it that you don’t want to risk it breaking—and don’t mind spending just a little more to keep it safe. There’s no shortage of companies out there that…

Macworld If you’re intrigued by the new Pixel Fold and have an iPhone, Google is making it very easy to switch. If you preorder a Pixel Fold, Google is paying up to $950 for a used iPhone, nearly as much as the original MSRP. To get the maximum amount, you’ll need to trade in an iPhone 14 Pro Max ($950), iPhone 14 Pro ($900), or iPhone 14 Plus ($750). The iPhone 14 Pro has the least depreciation, with a trade-in value of just $99 less than the MSRP, though the other models hold their value too at just $149 less than Apple’s retail price. For whatever reason, the iPhone 14 only nets you $350 for a $799 phone. Last year’s…

Macworld If you’re looking for a new MacBook, Apple’s lineup is as strong as its ever been, with brand-new MacBook Pros, a redesigned MacBook Air, and speed Apple silicon in everything. And today they’re all on sale. Amazon is slashing prices on the entire MacBook line, from the entry-level M1 Air all the way up to the flagship 16-inch Pro. Here are the best prices on each model: M1 MacBook Air (256GB): $800 ($199 off) Apple’s M1 MacBook Air is about two and a half years old, but it’s still a fantastic laptop. You can choose between silver, space gray, or gold, with an excellent keyboard and the classic MacBook Air wedge design. M2 MacBook Air (512GB): $1,349 ($150 off)…