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How-To
How to take full control of your Control Center in macOS Tahoe
How you can add controls, remove the ones you don't want, and arrange them in a way that makes sense for you.
Updated
How to sell or trade in your old iPhone
Here's how to get your old iPhone ready for someone else to use, the best ways to sell it, and how much money you might make.
Reviews
Notion review: The most customizable productivity app around
This capable notetaking app and productivity tool does so much more.Feature
We've all seen Liquid Glass. Here are 10 iOS 26 features that are even better
iOS 26 is more than just a new interface.Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What you need to know about the iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe public betas
Today’s show is all about the public betas of its version 26 operating systems. We’re going to cover what to expect, why you should or shouldn’t use them, and our favorite features.
News
This bounty hunter reported a critical bug to Apple. He only got $1,000
Insight into the Apple Security Bounty program that was started six years ago.Updated
iOS 18.6 is here with two dozen security updates and a Photos app bugfix
There are some changes for third-party app stores in the EU, too.Feature
Liquid Glass' message is clear: The Mac is an afterthought
The new public beta shows that Apple's new design language seems half-hearted on the Mac. But the productivity tools are robust.
Updated
iOS 18 superguide: Features, latest update, release dates, and more
Find out about the latest version of iOS 18, compatibility, new features, problems, and what's new in iOS 18.6.How-To
iOS 26 has a new Camera app: Here's what's new and how to find everything that's moved
The fully redesigned Camera app is a shock at first, but will quickly feel familiar.The Macalope
Is Apple's Liquid Glass as doomed as Windows Vista?
Designs come and go, but this, too, shall Glass.
Reviews
JBL Tour One M3 Smart TX review: Bluetooth/wired Auracast headphones
An affordable alternative to the AirPods Max, with support for new Bluetooth tech that enables more than one device to share audio.
Feature
How Liquid Glass will (and won’t) change your iPhone
iOS 26 reimagines how the system looks and reacts to user input, but it's still simple and familiar.Feature
Here are 5 macOS Tahoe features I can’t live without
Apple’s macOS Tahoe public beta has landed, and it’s stuffed with great new features. Here are five of my favorites after using the beta for a few weeks.
Feature
The iOS 26 public beta is here, but you probably shouldn’t install it yet
After a month of developer testing, Apple is ready to unleash iOS 26 for wider testing. Here's why you might want to wait.Updated
Keep your accounts safe! Use one of the best password managers we've tested
Is Apple's Passwords app enough or would one of these password managers be better?
How-To
How to copy and paste on a MacBook or Mac
Cut & paste on Macs without formatting, paste between iPhone, Macs and iPad, get clipboard options, and see your Mac clipboard.Sponsored
Start generating free AI art on iPhone with Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly makes generating commercially safe images and video as easy as tapping a couple of buttons.
Updated
How to get iOS 26 beta updates on iPhone
Want to try out the next round of iOS 26 features early? Here's how to download and install the iOS beta, and what you need to know before you do.
News
You can now answer phone calls on your Apple TV, but there’s a catch
You’ll need a connected HomePod speaker to actually talk.How-To
Maximize iCloud+! 5 tips and tricks you need to start using right now
iCloud is a major component of the Apple ecosystem. Here's how to get the most from it.
Best Picks
Best iPad & iPhone VPN: Our picks for private, secure browsing from anywhere
You can maintain your privacy and security and access blocked websites on your iPad or iPhone with a VPN. These are the best options.Updated
These are the new emojis coming to your iPhone in iOS 26
The Unicode Consortium announced the next set of emoji to commemorate World Emoji Day.News
iOS 27 to get Apple's first folding iPhone features
2027 is shaping up to be the year of the folding iPhone.
Updated
Tried and tested cloud storage and backup options for Mac and iPhone
iCloud lets you store and sync data, but it isn't the only cloud storage option for Mac, iPhone and iPad users.Reviews
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition finally arrived on Macs: our review
Share your brain with Keanu Reeves in this Blade Runner-esque open world game.News
Apple debuts new Emoji Game on News+ to celebrate World Emoji Day
It's basically Wordle with images–and the first puzzle has a cute Steve Jobs reference.News
Cyberpunk 2077 Mac players get dynamic presets that aren't possible on a PC
The game's developer has configured settings to take full advantage of M-series Mac hardware.
Feature
10 reasons to switch from Spotify to Apple Music
While Spotify shines in music discovery, Apple’s service offers a wider range of handy perks and features.News
Google Chrome ends support for macOS Big Sur
Google will stop updating the browser with bug fixes and security patches.
News
The iOS 26 public beta everyone wants will arrive ‘around July 23’
Liquid Glass is reportedly coming to everyone’s phone next week.Feature
iPhone's default apps: What to change and why you shouldn't choose WhatsApp
From web browsers to email clients, it's possible to replace many of Apple's default apps with better alternatives. But how much freedom do we really have?The Macalope
Tim Cook is the best kind of CEO: Boring
Elon Musk shows us how much worse things could be.
How-To
Stop! Don’t plug that USB drive into your Mac until you read this
Learn the nuances of file formats to get the most out of your flash drives.Updated
Terminal trick that brings back Launchpad on macOS 26 no longer works
The official release of macOS Tahoe also signifies the official end of Launchpad.News
Your next MacBook may come out of the box already up to date–but how?
Code in macOS 26 suggests a sealed in-box update process similar to iPhones.Best Deals
Live Prime Day deal tracker: The best discounts on Apple products
Macworld editors give you Prime Day's best Apple deals–as we find them.More Color
macOS Tahoe finally puts the Spotlight where it belongs
20 years later, Spotlight returns to the spotlight on the MacThe Macalope
Apple's 'F1' tactics are a one-way ticket to disaster
Apple provides the best indictment of the anti-steering policy.Feature
Six ways iOS 26 all but confirms the iPhone 17 Air
Early builds of the new OS include several hints about that ultra-slim iPhone.News
Google Photos for iOS to get updates before Android
The changes make for a "simpler, more modern, and more intuitive UI."
News
Forget iOS 26, take a stroll through Apple's 'garden' of OS code names for 2027
There's a flower theme, for the most part.News
Some Android users are now able to edit messages sent to iPhones
Google is testing RCS Universal Profile 3.0 that is coming to iPhones in iOS 26.
News
iOS 26 feature that turns off headphones when you fall asleep isn't limited to AirPods
The upcoming feature appears to work on Beats headphones as well as AirPods.News
New Mac malware hides itself in fake Zoom update
Users of blockchain tech and crypto are the primary targets.Feature
Why you need to pack a VPN for your next vacation
A VPN can help you protect your data, unlock content, and browse safely on public Wi-Fi.News
Apple India job posts suggest AI search is coming to Siri, Safari, and Spotlight
Apple is looking for engineers for a new team, the job description reveals new features on the iPhone.News
Watch out for this crafty iPhone phishing scam
Surprisingly plausible scam message impersonates UPS to extract recipients' personal information.News