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The Macalope
Those Apple AI rumors aren't all that Perplexing
Apple got into this mess by listening to others, it's not going to get out of it by doing the same.
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macOS Tahoe beta fixes short-lived Mac nightmare
Apple corrects its mistake, and all is right in the world.
Feature
5 popular apps in serious danger of being Sherlocked
It wouldn't be WWDC if Apple didn't "borrow" some features from its users' most beloved apps.
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macOS Tahoe drops FireWire support, killing the original iPod
The once-high-speed connection that reached its peak on Apple's first music player, appears to be dead.
Feature
I unlocked Apple's Siri chatbot in iOS 26
With the help of Shortcuts, you can build a private, offline chatbot in just a few seconds.
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iOS 26 contains a hidden (and really nice) ringtone for the iPhone 17
And you can hear it right now!
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Massive security breach includes datasets of 16 billion records
Exposed records are being made available to threat agents on a massive scale.
Feature
Hate Liquid Glass? You'll still love iOS 26
We all have opinions about iOS 26's fancy new interface, but there's no debate over these awesome new features for third-party apps.
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iOS 26 will now autofill verification codes from Gmail and WhatsApp
Apple is making it much easier to use non-Apple apps on the iPhone.
The Macalope
There ain't no AI Siri and there never was
Apple caved to the worst pressure, and now it's paying the price.
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VirtualMacOSX.com user data exposed in breach
Ten thousand user records that included sensitive data were revealed online.
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RIP Mickey Mouse glove: macOS Tahoe has a new set of cursors
Apple quietly redesigns your Mac's pointer.
Updated
Don't expect those delayed Siri features until 2026
In a recent interview, Apple execs confirm that those Siri features are not coming later this year.
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iOS 26 finally makes it super simple to assign a custom iPhone ringtone
The once-cumbersome process now takes a couple of clicks.
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macOS 26 Tahoe fixes a major pet peeve of Google Chrome users
The final barrier for switching from Safari is finally out of the way.
Feature
Why Mac power users should rush to upgrade to macOS 26 Tahoe this fall
If you’re a power user, you might be wondering what Apple’s macOS Tahoe update has for you. The answer is a lot.
News Analysis
Podcast: WWDC25 special!
We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
Feature
Should you install the iOS 26 beta?
You want to try out the new features early, but some aren't available yet and running beta software can be risky.
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macOS 26 includes the first Terminal app redesign in decades
Terminal isn't left out of Apple's UI overhaul.
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If you still use Time Capsule to back up your Mac, the clock is ticking on support
Apple says macOS 27 will no longer support AirPort or Time Capsule backups.
The Macalope
Apple needed to fix one thing at WWDC25. It didn't
Despite a bad start to 2025, Apple gave a standard WWDC keynote. And that's unfortunate.
Feature
10 WWDC features you need to know (but probably missed)
iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26 are filled with little features Apple didn’t talk about during the keynote
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iOS 26 may let iPhone users check the weather even when there's no service
Beta code hints at upcoming iOS 26 feature for satellite-based weather updates.
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If you own an Intel Mac, you have 12 months to upgrade to a new model
Apple confirms that macOS 27 will only support Apple Silicon.
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macOS 26 Tahoe: The 5 best features coming to your Mac this fall
The Mac is getting a visionOS-inspired design, Shortcuts Automations, AI upgrades, and more.
Feature
iOS 26 makes massive changes to your iPhone's home screen and major apps
With a dramatic new design and big updates to the most-used apps, this will feel like a bigger change than previous iOS updates.
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WWDC25: Everything Apple announced
The big day is nearly here. Track the latest rumors and follow along live right here!
Opinion
Apple could make up for its Siri disaster with this small iCloud change at WWDC
A long-overdue upgrade would restore much customer goodwill after the Siri disaster.
Updated
WWDC 2025 guide: Start time, how to watch and all the WWDC rumors
Apple's WWDC 2025 starts today! We have the start time where you are, how to watch, and the expected updates.
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Report outlines changes coming to Messages, Camera, more in iOS 26
Monday’s keynote will spotlight changes to key apps.
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The Preview app is reportedly coming to iPhone and iPad
New addition to iOS and iPadOS 26 will allow for PDF editing, image viewing, and more.
Feature
iOS 26: 7 changes we want Apple to make at WWDC
The iPhone operating system is undergoing a big shift this year. Here's what we hope Apple shows us.
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It's not just you: The iOS 18.5 Mail app is having a problem delivering mail
An apparent bug causes the screen to appear blank, slow performance, and other issues on the iPhone.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: WWDC25 preview and what to expect
Apple’s most important event of the year is happening next week! In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what we expect to see at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference.
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Report details iOS 26 updates to Messages, Music, Notes, and CarPlay
With the WWDC25 keynote just days away, more information is leaking out about the changes Apple has in store.
Feature
6 macOS changes I really want to see at WWDC25
Whatever it gets a new name or a new look, it's about time Apple launched these features for the Mac.
The Macalope
WWDC is filled with questions but don't expect Apple to answer them
There's a new games app, a new glossy UI…and what else?
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Apple just confirmed major UI changes are coming at WWDC
The tagline on the WWDC25 website says it all.
News
iOS 26, macOS 26, 'F1,' and everything else coming from Apple in a jam-packed June
WWDC and all the developer betas that come with it will dominate the month.
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This next big macOS update will reportedly take a trip to Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is renowned for its deep blue water, which could be an allusion to the user interface overhaul expected in the new macOS.
Feature
The 10 most significant WWDC software announcements ever
From Mac OS X to iPadOS, these are the moments that redefined Apple’s ecosystem.
News
Apple is reportedly dropping support for nearly every Intel Mac this year
The compatibility list for the next version of macOS will include just three non-Apple silicon Macs, report claims.
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Apple is reportedly skipping iOS 19 and jumping straight to iOS 26
Apple will reportedly name its operating systems based on the year rather than the version.
More Color
The weird, wild story of the Mac clone era
Three decades later, the legacy of Apple's weird decision is still with us.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: State of the iPhone and iOS
The iPhone is Apple’s dominant platform—and by an extremely wide margin. We talk about the state of the iPhone and iOS, where it’s at and what we can expect in the near future.
Feature
I took a trip back to iOS 6 to prepare for WWDC
Come with me on a nostalgic look at Apple’s last skeuomorphic OS before the next big redesign arrives.
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Apple just launched a new Logic Pro feature that records even if you forget
Apple updated its digital audio workstation with several new features, including enhanced Stem Splitter and new sound packs.
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iOS 19 tipped to include a dedicated gaming app
Apple is making another attempt to woo gamers and game developers.
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