The first iOS and iPadOS 15.4 betas arrive with Universal Control, new emojis
As expected, Apple has followed the release of iOS 15.3 with the beta-testing releases for iOS 15.4 (and associated operating systems like iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS). We’re still waiting on a couple...
View ArticleApple shrugs off supply chain woes with record $124B quarter
Apparently, the supply chain issues that affected production during the last holiday season were much ado about nothing. Apple on Thursday reported a staggering $123.9 billion in revenue for the first...
View ArticleWhy it suddenly makes sense for Apple to buy Peloton
On Thursday afternoon, Apple announced an astounding $123.9 billion revenue for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2022 (the period ending December 31). Nearly every category and geographic segment...
View ArticleHow to block and silence robocalls on your iPhone
Automated calls that offer unwanted or illegal products or that attempt to defraud you are known as robocalls. And they have risen into the billions in recent years. The FCC is trying to fight it, as...
View ArticleGet Microsoft Office for Mac for only $50
Microsoft Office is something almost no computer can do without, and right now you can get Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License for $49.99 (Reg. $349) with no...
View ArticleFront and Center review: macOS window management made simple
At a glanceExpert’s RatingPrice When Reviewed$4.99 Best Prices Today Retailer Price Delivery Mac App Store $4.99 View Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Some people have unreasonable...
View ArticleHomePod mini: The essential $99 piece of the Apple smart home
The HomePod was discontinued after just three years on the market, but Apple isn’t giving up on its smart speaker ambitions. Released in 2020 alongside the iPhone 12, the HomePod mini was meant to be...
View ArticleApple’s riding high after another record quarter, but where is it headed?
I ran out of ways to summarize Apple’s quarterly results a while ago. When they’re all records, all-time greats, rolling up numbers so big it’s hard for the human brain to quantify them, what can you...
View ArticleUniversal Control hands-on: The magic is alive
The macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 betas were released to developers on Thursday, and there was a surprise: Apple finally added Universal Control, the much-anticipated feature that was revealed at WWDC21....
View ArticleThese are the best deals on everything Apple sells
The holiday shopping frenzy may be over, but we keep a check on the best Apple deals throughout the year. If you’re looking to gift Apple products this January, or even looking to buy for yourself,...
View ArticleApple TV+: ‘The Afterparty’ 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: ‘Hidden Folks+’ is now available
Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Live. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated 01/28/22:...
View ArticleFirst iOS 15.4 beta lets Face ID work with a mask for unlocking and purchases
As expected, Apple has followed the release of iOS 15.3 with the beta-testing releases for iOS 15.4 (and associated operating systems like iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS). We’re still waiting on a couple...
View ArticleWant to try Universal Control? You can with the just released macOS Monterey...
The latest version of the Mac operating system, macOS 12 Monterey, was officially be released last fall. Apple will continue to update the OS and you can get those updates in advance by joining...
View ArticleHow to use Face ID with a mask
With the COVID-19 pandemic still going on, we’re wearing masks more than ever. And that’s a real annoyance when Apple’s sole biometric phone unlocking technology, Face ID, is geared around seeing your...
View ArticleThis major cyber security app is on sale for 72% off
Your cyber security is important, even if you just use the internet to look at social media and shop. Surfshark One is a VPN, Antivirus, Search, and Alert software that will help you protect your...
View ArticleHow to install the real and free Wordle app on your iPhone or iPad
People are going crazy over Wordle, the simple word game created by Josh Wardle. Wardle published the game on the web and told the New York Times that since it was a “labor of love,” he’s not...
View ArticleA cup of mastery, a dash of diversity, and a whole lot of iPhones
Welcome to the new home for Apple Breakfast! If you’re a reader of Macworld’s UK site, you’ll recognize this column that will now appear on Macworld.com every Saturday. If you’re new, this is our...
View ArticleApple’s folding phone is the only one that makes sense
Is everyone enjoying their foldable phones? You may recall that a few years back we were being told that foldable phones were all the rage and soon we would all be using one and, sure enough, here we...
View ArticlemacOS Monterey: SharePlay, Universal Control and other new features
Apple’s latest Mac operating system is macOS 12 Monterey, the first major update to macOS since the big shift in macOS 11 Big Sur. Here’s everything you need to know about the new features. macOS...
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