5 far-out WWDC20 predictions that might actually come true

We’re just mere hours ays away from what is likely to be one of the most interesting WWDC keynotes ever. While Apple has booked its usual 10 a.m. Pacific time slot for streaming to the world, there’s a lot about the event that we don’t know: Will…

WWDC 2020: Predictions and wishlist

Apple TV+ originals: 'Dads' is now available, 'The Banker' and 'Dear...' stream free until June 30th

Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that features only original programming—no reruns of hit TV shows or last year’s blockbuster movies.The company is said to be spending several bil…

WWDC Wish List: Apple Watch and watchOS 7

The operating system that drives the Apple Watch, watchOS, doesn’t get as much attention as macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. But as someone who wears an Apple Watch every day, any improvement to watchOS has the potential to improve my everyday life in num…

Apple Arcade: 'Little Orpheus' is available now

Apple’s new Apple Arcade subscription-based gaming service is finally here. It’s basically Apple’s way of helping customers sort through the chaff in the App Store, as the highly curated service features premium games that are untainted by in-app…

WWDC 2020 hopes and dreams for iOS, Macs, and more

We're now just a week away from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, which—in case you missed the many memos—will be held virtually for the first time in its 33-year history. Last week, Apple announced the schedule for the event, confirming t…

Apple TV+ originals: Tom Hanks film 'Greyhound' to debut on July 10

Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that features only original programming—no reruns of hit TV shows or last year’s blockbuster movies.The company is said to be spending several bil…

Apple announces $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative

In addition to announcing scheduling details for its WWDC starting on June 22, Apple on Thursday revealed that it has created the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative with a $100 million commitment. In a video statement released on his Twitter fe…

iMac: Rumors of a redesigned iMac at WWDC 2020

The iMac is a direct descendant of the very first Mac, and it’s often the computer that longtime users think about when they think about the Macintosh. The iMac’s all-in-one design is popular and iconic.The iMac is great for both novices and dema…

WWDC Wish List: macOS 10.16

As Mac users approach Apple’s annual developer conference and the promise of the whole operating system cycle starting over again, it would be natural to feel a lot of trepidation. It’s been a rough ride for macOS Catalina, with overly strict and…

Best VPN services: Reviews and buying advice

Surfing the web through a virtual private network (VPN) can keep your identity and data safe and secure online. We show you what to look for in a VPN and help you pick the best one for your needs.

Tips for merging an old photo backup with your current Photos library

Many of us have been snapping digital photos so long—or even scanning physical ones—that we have the equivalent of multiple giant shoeboxes of photos. With aging computers or external drives, we may be at risk of losing some older sets and want t…

Best VPN services: Reviews and buying advice for Mac users

With the internet abuzz with privacy concerns and the potential changes coming to net neutrality, you’ve likely heard about virtual private networks, better known as VPNs. When used correctly, a VPN can greatly strengthen your online privacy, ass…

10 things I learned by switching from the $1,400 Galaxy S20 Ultra to the $399 iPhone SE

Switching from the most expensive Android phone to the cheapest iPhone made me realize a lot about the things I usually overlook.

How to share a Wi-Fi connection via macOS

Apple built Internet Sharing into macOS years ago, when personal hotspots and ubiquitous high-speed cellular data access was non-existent. It remains a powerful option, especially when you need to connect multiple devices and cellular isn’t an op…

Apple TV+ originals: 'Dear...' is now available

Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that features only original programming—no reruns of hit TV shows or last year’s blockbuster movies.The company is said to be spending several bil…

Apple Watch Activity badges: The World Environment Day Challenge starts on June 5

Achievement badges are a funny thing. You know they’re just a simple little bit of visual flair, they don’t even do anything, and yet for some reason you just have to collect them. Achievements are great motivators, and the achievement badges for…

5G could make the iPad a better PC than the MacBook

It’s been a furious week of rumors for the iPad. First, we learned that the iPad Air might be dumping the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. Then we learned that Safari in iOS 14 might bring full Apple Pencil support for annotating websites. And, …

Privacy.com review: Burner debit cards made easy

Privacy.com is an excellent service that makes it easy to safely shop online with temporary debit cards.

Air Display 3 review: Turn spare iOS devices into extra Mac displays

Introduced with macOS Catalina, Sidecar is an awesome feature which enables Mac users to extend their desktop onto a single iPad over a wired or wireless connection. There’s just one catch: You’ll need a Mac released sometime in the last five yea…

My Mac shows a Windows recovery screen at startup. What gives?

One of the strangest things you can do with a Mac has got to be using it only to run Windows—although there’s a method to that madness, too. Apple began offering direct support for Windows-on-a-Mac with Boot Camp several years ago, allowing a mor…