The excellent M2 MacBook Air is available for $100 off
Apple’s most popular laptop is the MacBook Air, and the newest model with its M2 processor is the laptop most people will ever need. So if you can get a deal on it, grab it, and we’ve found a deal...
View ArticleiOS 16: Dozens of great apps with Lock Screen widgets to try
So you just updated to iOS 16, and we can’t say we blame you. It’s full of great new features, and the customizable Lock Screen is one of those things that’s sure to delight even the most casual user....
View ArticleHow to install the latest iOS beta on your iPhone
Every June, Apple announces and demonstrates the next version of iOS for your iPhone, but the update itself doesn’t actually launch until the fall (usually around September). That initial release is...
View ArticleHow to use Wi-Fi instead of cellular in weak coverage areas for your iPhone
Wi-Fi Assist can help you with weak Wi-Fi coverage for your iPhone or cellular-equipped iPad by switching to cellular data when the current Wi-Fi network isn’t performing consistently. But what about...
View ArticleEverything the Dynamic Island can do on the iPhone 14 Pro
The iPhone 14 Pro will arrive in stores and on millions of doorsteps today and one of the first things people will want to try out is the Dynamic Island. One of Apple’s most unique interface elements...
View ArticleApple Watch: Buy now or wait?
There’s no bad time to buy an Apple Watch, but there are better and worse times. Apple releases new Apple Watch models (called “series”) on a yearly cadence, and the price rarely changes by all that...
View ArticleiOS 16: 10 settings you need to change right now!
iOS 16, Apple’s latest iPhone operating system, is a worthwhile update, adding a range of useful and enjoyable features as well as patching security holes and tweaking the overall look and feel. But...
View ArticleApple warns of iPhone 14 activation issues on launch day
The first batch of iPhone 14 handsets are arriving with customers, but an issue with iOS 16 could mean they experience difficulties connecting to Wi-Fi networks as they rush to activate their new...
View ArticleGot a new iPhone 14? Do these seven things first
So you just got a brand new iPhone, you got everything transferred from your old phone and now you’re playing with your shiny new toy. What do you do first? Obviously, you’re going to check out the...
View ArticleiPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro: Where to get the best deals
It’s been a long time since you could only get the original iPhone directly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, it’s offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice...
View ArticleSave an insane $400 on Apple’s M1 Pro MacBook Pros right now
The MacBook Air may be Apple’s cool new laptop, but if you want the most power, the MacBook Pro is a much better machine. And today it’s cheaper than we’ve ever seen: Amazon is selling the 14-inch and...
View ArticleFirst iPhone 14 Pro Max teardown suggests Apple isn’t using SIM-tray space...
The first iPhone 14 units ship today, but one YouTuber has already posted a teardown (and reassembly) of the most expensive member of the lineup. In fact, PBKreviews published the video on Thursday...
View ArticleApple TV+: ‘Sago Mini Friends’ is now streaming
Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV...
View ArticleApple Arcade FAQ: ‘Garden Tails: Match and Grow’ is now available
Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated...
View ArticleBug in watchOS 9 prevents Spotify streaming from working properly
If you’re a Spotify user, check your email because the company has sent out a warning not to update to watchOS 9 just yet. The company claims there is a bug in the initial release that prevents its...
View ArticleHow to activate and set up your iPhone 14’s cellular service with eSIM
Apple has gone all in on the eSIM (embedded SIM), a programmable internal version of the SIM (subscriber identity module) card used to ID your phone to cellular networks. With the U.S. models of its...
View ArticleHow to disable Live Photos on your iPhone or iPad
Live Photos are a cool but inessential feature of the iOS photography experience that preserve the moments before and after you take a photo, including the sound. They’re great for bringing a...
View ArticleIt’s smart to wait, but iOS 16’s changes are worth the risk of early adoption
Welcome to our weekend Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a...
View ArticleiOS 16: Put Facebook, Reddit, and Google widgets on your Lock Screen–and more!
So you just updated to iOS 16, and we can’t say we blame you. It’s full of great new features, and the customizable Lock Screen is one of those things that’s sure to delight even the most casual user....
View ArticleiPhone 14 Pro Max teardown: SIM tray removal doesn’t bring space benefits
The first iPhone 14 units ship today, but one YouTuber has already posted a teardown (and reassembly) of the most expensive member of the lineup. In fact, PBKreviews published the video on Thursday...
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