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Surprise new AirPods feature will make sure they don't run out of juice
The latest beta adds a new indicator light when your case gets too low.
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Apple confirms ChatGPT-iPhone integration is getting even better with iOS 26
OpenAI’s newest model, GPT-5, will be integrated into your iPhone this September.
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The latest macOS Tahoe beta adds a gorgeous new screensaver
The new dynamic screensaver continues the tradition started with macOS Monterey.
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iOS 26 beta 5 fixes one of the most annoying Camera app changes
After user complaints, Apple now lets you choose how to swipe between camera modes.
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Gaze at the beauty of Liquid Glass on the sunflower iMac G4
Colby Sheets got macOS Tahoe running on a retro iMac and we want one.
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Here's everything coming from Apple in August
A month of beta updates will lead up to the big September event.
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PSA: Update your Apple devices to fix a critical browser flaw
The latest OS updates include important browser security patches.
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Code in the iOS 26 Home app describes a new 'Adaptive Temperature' feature
The feature would adjust your thermostat based on when your'e home or away or to reduce energy use.
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We've all seen Liquid Glass. Here are 10 iOS 26 features that are even better
iOS 26 is more than just a new interface.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What you need to know about the iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe public betas
Today’s show is all about the public betas of its version 26 operating systems. We’re going to cover what to expect, why you should or shouldn’t use them, and our favorite features.
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This bounty hunter reported a critical bug to Apple. He only got $1,000
Insight into the Apple Security Bounty program that was started six years ago.
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iOS 18.6 is here with two dozen security updates and a Photos app bugfix
There are some changes for third-party app stores in the EU, too.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Mac
The Macalope
Apple's 'F1' tactics are a one-way ticket to disaster
Apple provides the best indictment of the anti-steering policy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Mac malware hides itself in fake Zoom update
Users of blockchain tech and crypto are the primary targets.
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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.
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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.
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Watch out for this crafty iPhone phishing scam
Surprisingly plausible scam message impersonates UPS to extract recipients' personal information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apple praised for 'noticeable' fixes to iOS 26's performance and stability
Second developer beta also tackles legibility issues.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Your hot takes on Liquid Glass, Apple's OS names, and more
This episode is all about social media hot takes. You have thoughts and we’re going to share and respond to what you wrote.
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Apple's classy new iPhone ringtone is available now!
The Reflection variant spotted in the first iOS 26 beta is live in the second one.
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