Updated 06/17/21: Our recommendations remain the same, but we added info about iOS 15 and the iPhone 13, both due for release in the fall. Picking out an iPhone used to be easier—just get the newest one with all the storage you can afford. We still …
Lees meerIt’s been six years since the first Apple Watch hit the market, and the device has seen some important changes in its time with cellular, larger displays, and more powerful sensors. Lately, however, it seems as if we’ve hit the part in a product’s l…
Lees meerApple wants an iPhone and iPad to anticipate your needs, particularly for information, and suggest or promote ideas and information before you even know you wanted it. One method is via Significant Locations, a feature in iOS and iPadOS I’ve discove…
Lees meerThis fall, Apple is upgrading all paid iCloud accounts to something it calls iCloud+. It includes several interesting new features on top of the existing iCloud storage, sync, and cloud features, but the most interesting might be something Apple cal…
Lees meerThis is a special edition of the show, where we feature your hot takes about WWDC from the Macworld social media feeds. We’ll share what you wrote, and we will offer our thoughts. This is episode 747 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyol…
Lees meeriPhone and iPad users know that when something on your device doesn’t work, you make an appointment to fix it at an Apple Store. If Apple’s new pilot program comes to fruition, we’ll eventually be making appointments for what ails us, too. According…
Lees meerOver the last few years wireless charging has gone from novelty concept to a conventional function of any modern iPhone. We won’t pretend that wireless charging is always an ideal substitute for plugging in, but it’s a very hassle-free way to keep y…
Lees meerIt’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 creditable reports of the upcoming iPad mini, so stay tuned to this page for the latest and greates…
Lees meerApple’s been crowing about the pace at which its users install software updates for ages. Rapid uptake of updates is a sign of a healthy ecosystem—and yet, as announced last week, Apple has made a change that threatens to derail the iOS update train…
Lees meerApple has promoted its user-focused privacy stance heavily, partly to provide a market difference between itself and Amazon, Google, and Facebook, among other companies that have varying levels of competition with it. But it generally plays out that…
Lees meerIf you have a family of three or more where everyone has their own iPhone, Apple Watch, and maybe there’s a pair of AirPods or two in there, you probably have a pretty messy countertop or table somewhere in a common area. Snakes of charging cables a…
Lees meerSince the launch of Apple TV+ in November 2019, Apple has offered an unusually gracious free trial. Just buy any Apple product capable of running the TV app (iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV) and you get Apple TV+ free for one year. Beginning July 1, …
Lees meerIf you need a new travel-friendly Mac but don’t want to wait for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, the 13-inch model is the one to buy. And today Amazon is selling the 512GB model for $1,300, a downright steal at $200 off when a $49.01 coupon is applied at c…
Lees meerAfter initial delay, Apple has now officially launched Podcasts Subscriptions and channels in the Podcasts app on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Podcasts Subscriptions is a new service announced at Apple’s Spring Loaded Event. Unlike its other services, …
Lees meerWhen iOS 15 arrives on a billion or so iPhones in the fall, it’ll bring a slew of changes you’ll instantly recognize. New notifications will make it easy to identify and ignore alerts as they arrive. Safari’s tab groups will help you browse faster a…
Lees meerApple doesn’t often update devices that aren’t on the latest version of iOS and iPadOS, so when they do you should take notice. And this week’s release of iOS 12.5.4 definitely falls into the “critical” category. iOS 12.5.4 is for iPhone 5s, iPhone …
Lees meerWhen iOS 15 arrives on a billion or so iPhones in the fall, it’ll bring a slew of changes you’ll instantly recognize. New notifications will make it easy to identify and ignore alerts as they arrive. Safari’s tab groups will help you browse faster a…
Lees meerFacebook and Apple are at loggerheads these days which is great for two reason: 1) “loggerheads” is just a delightful word and 2) Facebook is just awful. Absolutely terrible. Just perennially wrong and gross. The Macalope hopes he’s being clear abou…
Lees meerFrom 1999 until 2016, Apple released and continued to sell a series of external digitally connected displays optimized for Mac users. The displays started with DVI connectors, shifted to the Apple-made ADC connection, then back to DVI, expanded to d…
Lees meerIf you’re not using iCloud Keychain on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you should definitely turn it on. It’s basically a full-fledged password manager built right into iOS and macOS that stores all of your sensitive logins with end-to-end encryption and…
Lees meerLooking for a way to save some money on the latest Apple products? Consider a refurbished MacBook, refurbished iPhone, or refurbished iPad from the Apple Certified Refurbished store. A refurbished product is just like a new, but at a lower price. He…
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