UKMac Site Discussions - UKMac.co.uk Forum http://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/ UKMac.co.uk Discussion Board en-GB Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:28:59 +0000 wpForo 60 What to watch on BBC iPlayer this week — 13 September 2026 https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/what-to-watch-on-bbc-iplayer-this-week-13-september-2026/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:51:15 +0000 UKMac Watchlist: ten BBC iPlayer picks for 13 September 2026, from the Vigil finale and Ludwig to Drag Race UK, Celebrity MasterChef and a few easier Sunday-night choices.

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]]> UKMac Site Discussions Chris https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/what-to-watch-on-bbc-iplayer-this-week-13-september-2026/ What to watch this week: 10 Netflix shows worth putting on your list https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/what-to-watch-this-week-10-netflix-shows-worth-putting-on-your-list/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:33:37 +0000 UKMac Watchlist: ten Netflix shows worth considering this week, from The Gentlemen and Outer Banks to true crime, reality TV and what’s arriving next.

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]]> UKMac Site Discussions Chris https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/what-to-watch-this-week-10-netflix-shows-worth-putting-on-your-list/ Recap: AirPods 5 make noise cancellation standard https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/recap-airpods-5-make-noise-cancellation-standard/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:14:50 +0000 AirPods 5 are a bigger change than the name suggests. Apple has made Active Noise Cancellation standard across both versions, while keeping the familiar open-ear design. The £119 model includes ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Live Translation, and Apple says its noise cancellation removes up to 50 per cent more external sound than AirPods 4 with ANC. The split in the range is now mostly about the case and controls. The £139 AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case add Qi and Apple Watch charger support, a built-in Find My speaker, longer battery life and a new volume swipe control on…

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]]> UKMac Site Discussions Chris https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/recap-airpods-5-make-noise-cancellation-standard/ Recap: Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 add a redesigned health sensor https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/recap-apple-watch-series-12-and-ultra-4-add-a-redesigned-health-sensor/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:14:50 +0000 Apple has refreshed its watch line-up with the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, and the biggest changes are under the skin rather than on the outside. Both models use Apple’s new S11 chip — not S12 — alongside a redesigned Health Sensing System. Apple says the new setup allows more frequent heart-rate and heart-rate variability measurements, with a new readiness score designed to give a clearer picture of how prepared you are for exercise or a busy day. Series 12 starts at £369 in the UK, while Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at £749. Both are available…

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]]> UKMac Site Discussions Chris https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/recap-apple-watch-series-12-and-ultra-4-add-a-redesigned-health-sensor/ Recap: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max get a smaller Dynamic Island https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/recap-iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-get-a-smaller-dynamic-island/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:14:50 +0000 Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now official, with a smaller Dynamic Island, the new A20 Pro chip and a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. The camera upgrade applies to both Pro models, so we’ve removed the earlier suggestion that the Pro Max had an exclusive camera feature. The main difference remains size and battery life, with Apple saying the Pro Max gets the biggest battery-life increase it has delivered on an iPhone. Both phones also use a new vapour-chamber cooling system and run iOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. Storage starts at…

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]]> UKMac Site Discussions Chris https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/recap-iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-get-a-smaller-dynamic-island/ Recap: iPhone Duo brings Apple’s first foldable to market https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/recap-iphone-duo-brings-apples-first-foldable-to-market/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:14:50 +0000 Apple has finally entered the foldable-phone market with iPhone Duo, a £1,999 model built around a 7.6-inch folding inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen. It is powered by the same A20 Pro chip used in the iPhone 18 Pro range, but the design is the real story. Apple says the Duo is its thinnest iPhone when open, while the titanium frame and hinge are designed to keep the phone rigid enough for everyday use. Apple has also managed an IP68 rating for splash, water and dust resistance — unusual for a folding phone — although that is still not an…

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]]> UKMac Site Discussions Chris https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/recap-iphone-duo-brings-apples-first-foldable-to-market/ MacBook Pro’s biggest redesign in years said to be coming in 2027 https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/macbook-pros-biggest-redesign-in-years-said-to-be-coming-in-2027/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:14:50 +0000 Apple’s entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro could get a much bigger update than the usual chip swap in 2027. According to reporting from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is working on an M7 version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro for the first half of 2027. The machine is expected to adopt a new design similar to the higher-end OLED touchscreen MacBook that has also been widely reported. That could mean a thinner chassis and a cleaner display design than the current model. Reports around the higher-end machine have pointed to OLED, touch support and a smaller camera cut-out, but those features should not…

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]]> UKMac Site Discussions Chris https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/macbook-pros-biggest-redesign-in-years-said-to-be-coming-in-2027/ MacBook Neo 2: what’s rumoured for Apple’s budget Mac in 2027 https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/macbook-neo-2-whats-rumoured-for-apples-budget-mac-in-2027/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:14:50 +0000 MacBook Neo only arrived in March, but there are already reports about what Apple could change for the second generation. The most consistent rumour is an A19 Pro chip replacing the current A18 Pro, accompanied by 12GB of unified memory instead of 8GB. If that happens, the memory upgrade may be the more useful change. The current Neo is the only Mac in Apple’s line-up that starts with 8GB, and another 4GB would give everyday apps and on-device AI a bit more breathing room. A new selection of colours has also been rumoured. The current £599 MacBook Neo comes in silver,…

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]]> UKMac Site Discussions Chris https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/macbook-neo-2-whats-rumoured-for-apples-budget-mac-in-2027/ macOS 27’s Siri AI: is it actually useful yet? https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/macos-27s-siri-ai-is-it-actually-useful-yet/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:14:50 +0000 Siri AI is the headline addition to macOS 27 Golden Gate, but it is better thought of as a new starting point for Siri than a reason by itself to upgrade your Mac. Apple’s biggest change is conversation. Siri AI can handle open-ended questions and follow-ups, use personal context to find information in places such as Mail, Messages and Photos, and take actions in supported apps. On the Mac, Ask Siri also appears through Spotlight, while a dedicated Siri app keeps conversations together. Those changes address some of old Siri’s biggest limitations. Asking a second question without starting again should make…

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]]> UKMac Site Discussions Chris https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/macos-27s-siri-ai-is-it-actually-useful-yet/ Mac mini M6 vs Mac Studio M5 Max: which should you buy this month https://ukmac.co.uk/community/ukmac-site-discussions/mac-mini-m6-vs-mac-studio-m5-max-which-should-you-buy-this-month/ Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:14:50 +0000 With the new Mac mini and Mac Studio both arriving on 22 September, the question for most UK buyers is less about which machine is faster and more about whether they would actually use the extra performance they are paying for. Mac mini is the sensible starting point. The M6 model is designed for everyday work, general creative apps and increasingly demanding on-device AI tasks. Apple quotes up to 40 per cent faster CPU performance than the M4 mini, while the M5 Pro version gives buyers a substantial step up without moving to Mac Studio. Mac Studio with M5 Max starts…

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