Most people have two main apps they use every day at work: email (powered by Google Workspace or Microsoft 365) and a team chat tool (usually Slack or Microsoft Teams). What if they were combined into a single interface? That is what Spike for Teams aims to accomplish: eliminate the need for keeping these essential services separate. With its launch, the Spike Email app gets a major upgrade with a new Spike for Teams service aimed to unify your internal and external communication. more… The post Spike for Teams launches as a new alternative to Slack and Microsoft Teams with built-in email support appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Macworld If you want to buy a new Mac one of the best times to get a bargain is during the Amazon Prime Day sale. Amazon’s Prime Day Sale is likely to take place in June or July 2023, and we expect to see Amazon drop the prices for the iMac, Mac mini and MacBooks even more than usual. Below you will find links to the different types of Macs available on Amazon – so it will be easy to find the best deals once the sale starts. You’ll also be able to see what kind of discounts Amazon offered when it held its early access sale in October 2022. Over Prime Day we will be tracking the sales, so…

Macworld You know what’s better than getting a hot new Apple MacBook? Getting a great deal on a hot new Apple MacBook. One of the best times of the year to get good shopping deals is during Amazon’s Prime Day Sale which will take place from 11-12 July 2023. If you’re lucky, you could find deals on the new MacBook Air or MacBook Pro on Prime Day–although we don’t tend to see deals on the newest Macs. Below you will find links to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro on Amazon so it will be easy to find the best deals. Over Prime Day we will be tracking the sales, so be sure to check this page often as the…

Macworld Wireless headphones are essentially the standard now, with Bluetooth not only being convenient but Apple removing the audio jack on the iPhone range. For most people, the sound quality difference to wired isn’t noticeable anyway. The market is huge, but here are the best wireless headphones we’ve tested for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs. If you do want a wired connection some of these do offer it in addition to Bluetooth, but we also have a round up of the best wired headphones. And if you’re wondering why the AirPods Max don’t appear on this list, rest assured that we gave them due consideration – but while audio quality is exceptional, their very high price and ill-judged case…

Image: Google Google is adding some more features to its Chrome iOS browser to tempt iPhone users away from Safari. Chrome on iOS is getting built-in Google Lens support soon, which will allow Chrome users to search for anything they see using just their camera. Translations are also being improved, alongside better calendar entry support and a new mini Google Maps view. The Google Lens support will make searching for objects like plants and clothing a lot easier in Chrome. Currently, you have to use the separate Google app to get access to Lens, but Google is adding this same feature into Chrome in the coming months so you can use existing or new photos to search from the Lens…

Macworld Preparing for student life can be exciting and stressful. To make things easier, it’s good to know that you’ve got the right tech to help you write your essays, take notes in lessons, and kick back with Netflix and games when the work is done. The iPad has evolved in recent years to something that can now act as a laptop replacement for many students, with accessories like the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil making it one of the most versatile devices you can buy.  Choosing the best iPad can be tricky, as Apple currently offers a wide range of models with different prices and features. But that’s not a problem for Macworld readers. Here’s our guide to buying…