The next iPad mini: A15, USB-C, and a tiny Magic Keyboard
It’s been over two years since the iPad mini had its last update, so the rumors of a new version are heating up. This article keeps track of the most credible reports of the upcoming iPad mini, so...
View ArticleTetris Beat, Monster Hunter Stories coming soon to Apple Arcade
This spring, Apple relaxed the rules around Apple Arcade a bit. It found a way to bring games that already exist in the App Store to the service, and revived many classic games of iPhone days past....
View ArticleSafari in iOS 15 is a self-inflicted wound but first aid may be on the way
When Apple rolled out previews of the next versions of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS back in June, the most controversial aspect was the dramatic redesign the company gave to the Safari web browser. The new...
View ArticleiPad mini: Buy now or wait?
The iPad mini is Apple’s smallest tablet and also one of its cheapest, so we understand the temptation to buy one. But is it the right time? We’ll help you make the decision to buy now or wait. iPad...
View ArticleThe next iPhone SE: Same design with lots more speed
In 2020, after a four-year wait, Apple finally updated the iPhone SE to… the iPhone SE. Hanging on to the same name is a little confusing—Apple differentiates the new model when necessary by calling...
View ArticleThe next AirPods: Redesigned third-gen earbuds due to arrive in fall
AirPods are popular because they exemplify what Apple is all about: high-quality products with great features that work without fuss. And while you may not think of earbuds and headphones as the types...
View ArticleApple releases macOS Big Sur 11.5 with app fixes, security updates
Apple on Wednesday released macOS Big Sur 11.5, an update to the Mac operating system. The update includes a new Podcast Library tab in the Podcast app that displays the shows that you follow, fixes...
View ArticleiOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 are available with MagSafe Battery Pack support and...
Just days after the release of the final beta of iOS 14.6, and before it is released to the general public, Apple began beta testing iOS 14.7. A point-seven release ties iOS 14 with iOS 13 for the...
View ArticleMacworld Podcast: What’s up with the new iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS updates
Apple released a bunch of updates to iOS, watchOS, and tvOS. We talk about what’s in those updates and how it affects you in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 752 with Jason...
View ArticleWhy I won’t miss the focus-killing Touch Bar on the next MacBook Pro
Five years ago this fall, Apple introduced a new MacBook Pro. But this wasn’t your ordinary spec-bump, this MacBook Pro featured a love-it or hate-it feature: the Touch Bar, Apple’s answer to...
View ArticleAirPods Pro: Buy now or wait?
AirPods are some of Apple’s most successful products of all time. Though Apple doesn’t report sales figures, it has been estimated that sales of AirPods brought in revenue of $12 billion in 2020....
View ArticleGoogle Maps can now tell you when your train is too crowded for comfort
Even if you’re vaccinated and commuting to work, the past year has made us all a little more wary of crowded and close confines. To help ease our minds, Google has announced a massive expansion of its...
View ArticleiPhone 13: 1TB storage, LiDAR, always-on display arriving in September
It feels like just yesterday when we were peeling the protective film from the iPhone 12, but the launch of the next model is just around the corner. While we’re not quite sure of the name (see below)...
View Article24-inch M1 iMac buying guide: Spend a little extra to get a lot more
Apple’s new M1 iMac is now available and we totally understand that you want to buy one. It’s easily Apple’s coolest desktops in years, but choosing which one to buy is about more than just picking...
View ArticleApple TV Channels FAQ: HBO channel shuts down, users directed to HBO Max
When Apple released iOS 12.3, it refreshed the TV app and added a feature called Apple TV Channels. Channels lets you subscribe to third-party streaming services like Paramount+ or AMC+, right from...
View ArticleHow to Speed Up and Slow Down Videos on Your Mac and iPhone
Modifying the speed of your clips with slow- and fast-motion effects can instantly make them look like a Hollywood-style production. Not to mention you can speed through long and uneventful clips by...
View ArticleHow to set a custom scale for each website in macOS Safari
Website designers have particular feelings about how their work should look on your display. The rise of responsive design over the last several years has led to most sites automatically resizing...
View ArticlemacOS Monterey: How to use Live Text and Visual Look Up
Live Text is a new feature in macOS Monterey that allows you to use the text in an image. It’s a feature that’s quite helpful—for example, if you’ve ever been in a meeting or lecture, and took a...
View ArticleFive Apple TV+ originals to watch after the ‘Ted Lasso’ season 2 premiere
When Apple TV+ launched in the fall of 2019, Apple really tried to generate a breakout hit for its streaming TV service. It loaded up the premiere with big-budget shows featuring big-name talent. The...
View ArticleThe next MacBook Air: Mid-2022 eyed for mini-LED M2 redesign
Apple made some drastic changes when it launched the new MacBook Air in 2018, but other than the processor and the keyboard, there haven’t been any major improvements since. But if we can believe the...
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