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iOS 27 could be Mac OS X Snow Leopard all over again
This year's major aesthetic overhaul will reportedly be followed by an update focused on stability… and AI.
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Can your Mac run macOS 26 Tahoe? Here’s every compatible model
Find out if you can run macOS Tahoe on your Mac and which version of macOS is best for you with our macOS compatibility checklist.
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AirDrop comes to Google's Pixel 10 family (sort of)
Android's AirDrop clone will now actually work with iPhones, but there are some caveats.
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These new AI features are coming to macOS Tahoe 26.2 and Mac Studio
You can try them out now in the macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 3 for developers.
Best Picks
Best of 2025-2026: Must-have products for Mac, iPhone & iPad tested by Macworld
These are the best hardware and software products Macworld has seen in 2025. Here's why we rate them so highly.
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Get more from your Mac with these hidden Option shortcuts
The Option key unlocks a huge amount of extra functionality in macOS. Here, you can learn about 10 of our favorite tricks to give your Mac a serious boost.
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How to add your driver's license or ID to Apple Wallet
The number of states supporting Apple Wallet driver's licenses is growing – and the feature may come to the U.K. soon. Here's how to add yours.
News
Apple may finally let users switch from Siri to another voice assistant
iOS 26.2 beta shows Apple testing deeper system-level support for third-party assistants.
News
Apple just released a surprise new iMessage app gamers are gonna love
The Sneaky Sasquatch Sticker Pack lets users take on the identity of the popular game.
News
Major League Soccer paywall on Apple TV is now gone
All games for the next Major League Soccer season will be available on the regular Apple TV service.
Feature
Traveling soon? You’ll want to download this essential app before you leave
Thanks to Airalo, getting connected abroad now takes just a few clicks.
News
See how well macOS 26.2 Tahoe’s new ‘Edge Light’ works in the dark
The latest macOS beta adds a new camera effect that mimics a ring light, enhancing image quality in low-light environments.
Feature
9 AI features you can use on your iPhone without enabling Apple Intelligence
Even if you have an older iPhone, there are lots of cool AI features you can use.
News
You can now use your iPhone as your Digital ID–here's how
First announced at WWDC in June, you can now add your passport to Apple Wallet.
Reviews
Adobe Acrobat Studio review: The most popular PDF editor goes all in on AI
Acrobat’s latest tier unlocks PDF Spaces, letting you distill and interact with multiple files.
Feature
Will your iPhone get iOS 27? We think we have the answer
Wondering if your iPhone will receive the next major software update and its many new features? We reveal all.
Updated
Apple Event Guide 2025: All the details of Apple's next event
Find out when the next Apple Event is, what will launch, and all the other Apple events coming in 2025 and 2026.
News
A new setting in iOS 26.1 solves an annoying speaker problem
In iOS 26, you can now prevent audio from your AirPods from being automatically picked up by other Bluetooth speakers—including car speakers.
News
Dozens of critical security updates are waiting for your iPhone and Mac
Apple released the first major OS 26 updates earlier this week and they include lots of patches.
News
Apple TV suffers embarrassing outage as 'Pluribus' launches
Highly anticipated show from creator of 'Breaking Bad' turns out to be slightly too popular for Apple's servers.
Reviews
Moonlock review: We put MacPaw's new antivirus suite to work
MacPaw brings an antiviral/anti-malware utility into its own, even if the UI could use a bit of polish.
Feature
These 7 new features make iOS 26.1 a must-have update
The first major iOS 26 update is a huge one, but these new settings and gestures make the iPhone experience smoother and smarter.
News
Smart Answers: GenAI tool makes it quicker and easier to find the info you need
Don't wait for content to find you: Smart Answers combines the expertise of Macworld editors with the computational power of GenAI to quickly serve up exactly the information you need.
Updated
Apple Arcade in November: Three new games come to the service this month
Apple's game subscription service features hundreds of games with no ads or in-app purchases.
Feature
7 macOS Tahoe features you might have missed
From Spotlight secrets to gaming enhancements, here are a few or or favorite new features in macOS 26.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: AI and Apple Intelligence progress report
The latest on Apple's developments with AI and Apple Intelligence, all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
News
Report: Apple to pay Google $1B a year to provide Siri's updated AI brain
The 1.2-trillion parameter model will serve as the basis for the next-generation Siri.
News
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 18.7.2 with lots of security updates
If you're not on the iOS 26 bandwagon yet, grab this release to shore up the security of your iPhone or iPad.
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Apple Maps could be next in line to get an Apple Intelligence infusion
New 'MapsIntelligence' framework found in iOS 26.2 hints at smarter search, review summaries, and Siri integration.
News
Apple tests customizable power button controls in iOS 26.2 beta
Code buried in the latest iOS beta suggests Apple is working on letting users change what happens when pressing the iPhone’s side button
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First iOS 26.2 beta hints at new AirDrop feature for secure sharing
Apple may soon require a PIN code for first-time AirDrop connections to improve privacy and prevent unwanted sharing.
News
This macOS Tahoe 26.1 setting will eliminate embarrassing Clipboard mishaps
You can now turn off your history or set an expiration timer for Spotlight search.
News
Apple updates three icons with Liquid Glass to prove it still matters
GarageBand, Photomator, and Pixelmator Pro get new looks.
The Macalope
Apple might be doomed if Siri misses another deadline
Tim Cook says enhanced Siri is coming. Let's hope so.
News
Apple brings the App Store to the web
We're not sure what took so long, but you can now fully browse the App Store for all platforms with a web browser.
Updated
iOS 26 superguide: Everything in the iOS 26 iPhone update and what's still to come
All the features in iOS 26, which iPhones are compatible, latest version, problems, what's in iOS 26.1, and what's to come in the next release.
Updated
macOS 26 Tahoe: Complete guide to the Mac update
Find out what new features are coming to your Mac with the macOS 26 Tahoe update – and what's new in the 26.1 update.
News
iOS 26.1 is out now with multiple interface refinements and quality-of-life upgrades
The first iOS 26 update adds plenty of polish.
News
Next year will reportedly be a big year for Apple Intelligence (again)
Apple's AI plans should kick into high gear in 2026… but we've heard this song before.
News
Apple unveils new Apple TV title card and it's very different
The new Apple TV branding drops the "+" and features a new jingle.
News
Apple confirms new Siri is on track for 2026 launch
More third-party AI integration may also be on the way.
Feature
Everything coming from Apple in November 2025
There's chance for some new hardware, but software and services updates are a sure thing.
Feature
I'm so annoyed by these 10 things in Apple Mail
After 20 years, Apple has not managed to get rid of annoying factors in the app.
Reviews
Adobe Photoshop Elements review: Photo editor gains more AI tools in 2026 update
New update to the user-friendly photo editor brings even more AI tools, including the ability to create images from text prompt.
Updated
Avast Free Antivirus for Mac review: Basic protection, for free
Avast’s free version shines in some places, does moderately well in others, but fails outright with its scam guard module.
Feature
This Apple News+ word game is even better than Wordle
Emoji Game challenges the New York Times for addictive puzzle supremacy.
Updated
Avira Prime for Mac review: Worth paying for
Avira Prime provides a good selection of security tools, including a VPN and junk file deletion.
Updated
Best virtual machine software for Mac
We look at the best VMs for Mac, and consider all the ways you can run Windows and Windows apps on a Mac.
Reviews
VirtualBox review: Supports Windows on M-series Macs, but not for beginners
If you want to run Windows apps on your Mac VirtualBox is free for personal use, but you need the technical know-how.
The Macalope