Macworld The whole point of wireless earbuds is freedom. And whatever that means to you, JBL’s new TUNE 220 TWS Bluetooth Earphones cover all the bases in a package that’s both portable and affordable. As you’d expect from any JBL personal audio device, the sound is first-rate. 12mm drivers in each ear deliver crisp sound across the frequency spectrum, but what really sets this gear apart is the battery life. Fully charged, you can expect 3 hours of continuous playtime, or 16 hours with the pocket-sized charging case. What’s more, JBL’s dual connect mode lets you listen with one earbud while the other charges up.  And with the internal memory, you only need to pair your earbuds once through Bluetooth…

Macworld If you were waiting for the Apple Watch to finally become affordable… well, you might be waiting awhile. Luckily, there’s a full-featured alternative waiting in the wings. The Chronowatch C-Max Call Time Smartwatch has a ton of functionality tucked into a compact package that’s well under $40. As a fitness watch, it fits the bill inside and out with IP67 waterproofing and a host of step counter and vital health readout modes, not to mention a sleep monitor. It can play favorite tunes from your smartphone playlist and give you message alerts, and you can make and receive calls right from the watch. You can find it easily with an alert buzzer, and it even tells time. It’s basically…

Apple has invited some developers to watch the WWDC keynote event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, but for those who are unable to attend, Apple has highlighted a range of "Beyond WWDC" events that are happening next week. These events are designed for developers who want to meet up for learning, networking, and more. There are WWDC-themed events taking place worldwide, including online. A number of watch parties are happening, for example, in places like Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tokyo, and Istanbul, along with a number of WWDC meetups. Developers who are interested can find a list of activities to partake in through Apple's developer website. To get developers and customers in the mood for a fresh wave of announcements, Apple…

Amid rumors that this year's WWDC keynote could be one of the longest ever Apple events to introduce a series of new hardware products and major software updates, on the this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss everything we're expecting to see. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos During its WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple is likely to preview a series of major updates for its operating systems, including watchOS 10, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS 14. The company is also expected to unveil an all-new 15-inch MacBook Air and refreshed Mac Studio models. Most importantly, Apple's first mixed-reality headset is expected to make its long-awaited debut at the event, alongside its operating system:…

Macworld You probably haven’t heard, but on Monday Apple is holding its first event of 2023 on Monday. We’re kidding—we know you know it’s time for WWDC 2023, and we’re here to give you the lowdown on the event’s announcements. That’s right. Just like last year’s iPhone event, by an amazing coincidence, we’ve again stumbled across Tim Cook’s video script for Monday morning’s keynote presentation and of course, we’re going to share it all with you. It’s a doozy: from iOS 17 and new Macs to macOS and the mixed-reality headset, we’ve got the scoop on everything you’re going to hear from Apple on Monday—three days before Apple is ready to show it all to us. (Editor’s note: This story…

Macworld Starting on Friday, April 7, Apple TV+ will begin streaming the second season of Friday Night Baseball, a weekly doubleheader of Major League Baseball games. If you watched the first season, then you need to know about one major change for the upcoming season: an Apple TV+ subscription is required to watch the games. Here’s how to watch Friday Night Baseball. We also run through all the ways you can get Apple TV+ for free in a separate article. Updated 6/1/23: Added the schedule for July. Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball: How to watch Friday Night Baseball requires an Apple TV+ subscription. An Apple TV+ subscription costs $6.99/£6.99 per month, and there are numerous ways to get Apple TV+ for free for a few months.…