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News
Ads may be coming to Apple Maps next year
Businesses will soon be able to buy a prominent position in searches.
News Analysis
Here’s proof that those iPhone typos you keep making aren't your fault
iOS 26 seems to have broken one of the most fundamental parts of the iPhone.
News
You can control how glassy you want Liquid Glass to be
The divisive transparency effect is now at least a little bit under your control.
How-To
iOS 26 has a new iPhone security setting that you need to turn on ASAP
An important USB-C setting can protect your device from 'juice-jacking' hacks.
News
Concerns grow over 'new' Siri's performance
iOS 26.4 was supposed to bring a new dawn for Siri, but internal testers are reportedly worried.
News
Napster's next act is an AI assistant made for the Mac
Napster thinks AI is the solution to your search for good help.
Feature
Apple TV FAQ: Everything you need to know
Apple's streaming service competes with the likes Netflix, Disney, and Amazon Prime. Here's how to watch, what to watch, what you need, how much it costs.
Reviews
Fender Studio review: Easy-peasy play-along and recording for the guitar player in your life
Fender's free guitar-focused Studio recording app/amp sim (Studio) is handy indeed for quick takes and practice, though it lacks features such as MIDI and loop recording
News
Apple TV teams up with Peacock to offer both streaming services for $14.99 a month
Apple One subscribers can get a discount on Peacock Premium Plus.
Feature
7 more iOS 26 features that you might have missed, from photos to AutoMix
iOS 26 is full of great features, and it’s easy to miss some of its best new additions. Here are seven superb new features that you can use right now.
Feature
I made Safari a better browser with these extensions
We present eight current browser extensions for Safari.
News
The macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta changed the Macintosh HD icon, but it still looks wrong
At least it's proof that Apple understands that it's not right.
Opinion
A love letter to the loss of Launchpad on my Mac
I took advantage of you. Now you're gone, and I'm at a loss.
The Macalope
Tired of ads on your Echo Show? Buy a HomePod
Amazon turns up the volume on ads as its smart speaker strategy flops.
Reviews
Inzoi review: A breath of fresh air for life sims on the Mac
Inzoi is shaking up life simulators–ambitious, modern, and unusually early to play on the Mac.
Updated
CleanMyMac review: Veteran Mac cleaner updated for 2025
CleanMacMac can simplify Mac maintenance tasks for you and help to keep your Mac fighting fit.
News
If you find an Apple vulnerability, you could walk away with $2M
Apple doubles the top award in its Security Bounty program to take down "sophisticated" hackers.
Updated
There are loads of A-list games to play on the Mac! These are the best
All these games are available to play on your Mac, from blockbuster RPGs to racing, shooting games to puzzles. These are the best games for Mac.
Sponsored
Wondershare Recoverit V14: Industry-Leading AI Data Recovery
Wondershare has updated its Recoverit software with powerful new AI-tools that make it easier than ever to retrieve lost data
Sponsored
Wondershare PDFelement: The smart alternative to Adobe Acrobat
Wondershare has given PDFelement a huge upgrade, with new AI tools that speed up and simplify how you work with PDFs
Feature
My favorite iOS 26 feature has banished spam callers once and for all
Call Screening puts up a brick wall between spammers and your iPhone, ending nuisance calls forever. It’s easily one of the best features in the iOS 26 update.
News
Revealed: The tiny 20-byte patch that solved Apple’s most infamous iPhone scandal
More than a decade later, a reverse-engineered look at iOS 4.0.1 shows how Apple recalibrated signal bars without needing to change the iPhone 4 design.
Feature
6 great Pocket alternatives for your iPhone
The Pocket app has been discontinued, but that’s not the end of the read-it-later road. Here, we’ve found six great iOS apps for all your reading needs.
Reviews
Avira Free Security for Mac review: Decent free malware protection
Most Mac security software requires a rolling annual subscription, but here is an option that is absolutely free to use.
Updated
Best Mac Cleaner software: Reclaim disk space with a Mac cleaner app
Speed up your Mac and improve performance with a Mac cleaning app. We review apps for deleting files and memory hogs on a Mac.
Reviews
AVG TuneUp Premium for Mac Review: Good, space saving Mac cleaner app, some bugs
Potentially excellent space cleanup program offers good performance, but is haunted by fixable UI bugs.
Reviews
I infected my Mac with malware to test Apple's free antivirus tools
Apple's security layers fight the good fight, but malware and suspect applications can still be installed if warnings are ignored.
Updated
How to get Apple Music for free
There are ways to get Apple Music without paying, including a three-month Apple Music trial and other lengthy trials.
News
In pictures: Apple Music's futuristic L.A. studio
Apple Music’s ambitious new headquarters features Spatial Audio rooms, artist lounges, and impressive radio studios.
Reviews
Hollow Knight Silksong review: A gaming sequel that lives up to the hype
Few arcade games available on Mac can match the atmospheric world and fluid combat of Silksong.
News
iOS 26.0.1 is out now to fix the most annoying bugs on your new iPhone
The new update fixes wireless and camera issues.
News
macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 update fixes M3 Ultra Mac Studio installation
The installation seems to move along, but when the Mac restarts, it boots back into the old version of macOS. This seems to be fixed.
Reviews
iBoysoft Data Recovery for Mac review: Recovers data, but it's not cheap
iBoysoft’s Data Recovery for Mac offers some excellent tools and a good user interface, there’s a price to be paid here though.
Feature
This is how long Apple supports iPads for
Thinking of buying an older iPad? Here's how long Apple is likely to keep it running.
How-To
Tired of plain blue folders? Here's how to unlock macOS Tahoe's deep customizations
Tired of the default look? You’ve got options now.
News
Apple Music finally gets a swipe gesture to change tracks and I've never been happier
iOS 26.1 finally adds the quality-of-life feature I've always wanted to Apple Music.
Updated
Norton 360 review: Solid performance on the Mac, but with some tradeoffs
Norton 360 for Mac offers solid value with fast scans and strong malware-blocking capabilities, but there are a few omissions.
News
iOS 26.1 beta suggests iPhones will soon support third-party smartwatches
Code reveals 'Notification Forwarding' and new frameworks that could make iPhones play nicer with third-party wearables.
Sponsored
HitPaw FotorPea: The Best Solution for Upscaling Your Images in 2025?
Do you want to learn more about HitPaw FotorPea, a photo enhancer and image upscaler? Let’s discover its features, performance, and the guide to achieve professional-quality results.
News
Apple rebrands Rapid Security Responses in iOS 26.1 beta with new 'Background' updates
Background Security Improvements aim to keep iOS devices safe with silent installs and the ability to undo faulty patches.
Feature
5 awesome Apple One perks you're probably missing out on
The service goes way beyond music, TV, and cloud storage.
Updated
What happened to Launchpad in macOS Tahoe?
Apple replaces the Launchpad app with the new Apps app.
News
Apple explains why your iPhone may drain faster after updating to iOS 26
After a major update like iOS 26, not everything seems to run smoothly at first, and the battery life is reduced. It's a short-term issue.
Feature
This is how long Apple supports iPhones for
Is your iPhone too old to get security updates? Will you be able to fix your iPhone if you need to? Find out if your iPhone is supported by Apple.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, Liquid Glass, and what to expect
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what to expect from iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS 26, and more.
Feature
iOS 26 brings iPhone changes you might not like. Here's how to fix them
If you don't like Liquid Glass, screenshots, and Messages, you can change them back.
How-To
How to downgrade an iPhone from iOS 26 to iOS 18
We explore your options for going back to iOS 18 from iOS 26 if you don't like it – but beware, this will only work for a limited time!
Mac 911
How to change the icon of a macOS storage device
To tell different volumes and drives apart, you can paste in custom icons.
Updated
How to downgrade macOS Tahoe to Sequoia
Regret updating to macOS Tahoe? Here's how to uninstall Tahoe and revert back to Sequoia.
Feature