As August is now upon us,, we’re already well over half way through the year. As we ready ourselves for September and the release of the next iPhone models, along with iOS27, iPadOS27 and macOS27, next month is shaping up to be a busy one.
There are still rumours that we may see some additional hardware announcements too, so there’s plenty to look forward to.
We’ve also got some lovely warmer days ahead and plenty of things to keep us busy!
I hope August goes well for everyone.
MacWizardry turns 25!
This year marks a very special milestone for MacWizardry as the business celebrates 25 years of providing Apple sales, support and advice throughout Perth and Western Australia. What started back in May 2001 as a small local business has grown into a trusted source of Apple expertise for hundreds of individuals, families and businesses over the years. Looking back, it's incredible to think how much technology has changed - from the early Power Mac and iMac days through to today's Apple Silicon Macs, iPhones, iPads and cloud-based services. I'd like to sincerely thank all of my clients, both past and present, for their continued support, referrals and loyalty over the past quarter of a century.
Reaching 25 years in business is something I'm extremely proud of, and I look forward to continuing to help clients get the most out of their Apple technology for many years to come.
Apple Unveils Powerful New Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro Chips
Apple has unveiled an updated Mac mini, bringing a significant performance boost while retaining the remarkably compact design introduced in 2024. The new Mac mini is available with either Apple’s all-new M6 chip or the more powerful M5 Pro, with Apple claiming the M6 delivers up to 40% faster CPU performance, twice the graphics and storage performance, and up to four times faster AI performance compared with the previous generation. Connectivity has also been improved with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and 2.5Gb Ethernet as standard, while the familiar selection of front and rear ports remains. The new Mac mini is available to pre-order now, with availability beginning 22 September, and Australian pricing starting from $1,449. For more information you can have a look here.
Apple Unveils Its Most Powerful Mac Studio Yet with M5 Max and M5 Ultra
Apple has unveiled its most powerful Mac Studio yet, now available with the M5 Max or the all-new M5 Ultra chip. Designed for demanding professional, creative and AI workloads, the new Mac Studio delivers up to 4.3x faster AI performance, 1.8x faster graphics, 1.3x faster CPU performance and twice the storage performance compared with the previous generation. The M5 Max model features an 18-core CPU and up to a 40-core GPU, while the flagship M5 Ultra takes performance even further and can be configured with an enormous 512GB of unified memory. Thunderbolt 5 also allows multiple Mac Studio systems to be connected together for particularly demanding AI workloads. Despite the substantial increase in performance, Apple has retained the familiar compact desktop design. The new Mac Studio is available to pre-order now, with availability beginning 22 September. Starting from $4299. For more information have a look here.
Urgent Mac Update Fixes Screen Sharing Security Flaw — Update Now
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 to fix a critical Screen Sharing security vulnerability that could allow an attacker on the same Wi-Fi network to bypass authentication without valid credentials. The same security fix is also included in macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, although Apple has not said whether the flaw was actively exploited. Mac users are encouraged to install the update promptly via System Settings → General → Software Update.
macOS Tahoe 26.7 Reveals Clues About Upcoming Apple Products
The macOS Tahoe 26.7 Release Candidate released by Apple recently contains references to several yet-to-be-announced products, offering potential clues about what Apple has in development. The references cover a wide range of upcoming devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, AirPods and new smart home products. You can read more about it, including the list of products here.
iPhone 17 or iPhone 18: Should You Buy Now or Wait?
For the first time since Apple introduced its standard and Pro iPhone lineup, a regular iPhone model is not expected to launch alongside the Pro models this September. Instead, Apple is rumoured to be planning the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a new foldable iPhone Ultra for its September launch. The more affordable standard iPhone 18 is expected to arrive later, potentially in early 2027. With prices rumored to be going up in the fall, does it make sense to buy an iPhone 17 now, or wait for the iPhone 18?
You can read more about it here.
eBooks Online - your source for Digital eBook’s ‘Down Under’
After quietly working on a new venture since mid-last year, I’m excited to announce that it’s now live!
The first eBook—"Avoiding Scams Down Under"—is available now, with more titles to come.
With scams on the rise in recent years, this eBook is a valuable resource to help you stay informed and protected. It covers key warning signs, practical steps to safeguard yourself and your finances, and crucial advice on recovering if you’ve been scammed.
Sadly, I’ve seen too many people fall victim to scams, which is why I hope this eBook will make a real difference by equipping more people with the knowledge they need.
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