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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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
Betas, more betas, and everything else coming from Apple in July
The public betas for Apple's new "26" operating systems will be the highlight of the month.News
Apple may give Siri a brain transplant with the help of Claude or ChatGPT
As Apple struggles to get its AI models up to date, the company has been in talks with Anthropic and OpenAI.The Macalope
Ad nauseam: Apple might actually be doomed if this keeps up
Someone at Apple should check in on the advertising group.News
Some upcoming iPhone features were kept secret at WWDC, report claims
Fearing a repeat of last year's embarrassments, Apple discussed only features available now or very soon.How-To
How to recover data from damaged Mac or external drive
If your external hard drive or your Mac hard drive has failed and you want to recover the lost data here is what to do.News
Apple praised for 'noticeable' fixes to iOS 26's performance and stability
Second developer beta also tackles legibility issues.
How-To
Backing up a Mac with Time Machine is easy and essential, here's how
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's simple to back up using Apple's Time Machine.
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Best Mac backup software: Top backup apps compared
Do you backup your Mac? You should! These are the best backup software for Mac we've tested.
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