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This week: iOS 27 is getting a “Snow Leopard” update, Android is getting AirDrop support, your Mac is getting custom folder icons, Griffin is getting the best cheap 5K display — and you’re getting our top Black Friday deals!

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This week’s stories:

iOS 27 focuses on the one feature every iPhone user wants most

• With iOS 27, Apple is making the absolute best move it can to improve the iPhone. The same goes for Macs running macOS 27.

File sharing breakthrough: Android Quick Share now works with Apple AirDrop

• Google updated its Quick Share feature to allow wireless direct file sharing between Android and iPhone users.

Why you might want to pass on Apple’s Black Friday deals

• An Apple Store shopping event kicks off on Black Friday, but you should probably shop elsewhere. Here's why.

Black Friday week Apple sales are here — check out the best deals

• We have the ultimate guide on the best Black Friday 2025 deals on Apple gear — and all the accessories you could want. See our top picks.
• iPhone deals
• MacBook deals
• iPad deals
• AirPods deals
• Apple Watch deals

Give your Mac a makeover with custom icons

• Unique Mac icons are a great way to customize your machine. Learn how to change Mac icons for folders, apps, disks, files and more.

Review: ViewSonic VP2788-5K

• ViewSonic’s offering has the best balance of build quality, connectivity options, display panel and price.