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The Macalope
Apple's 'F1' tactics are a one-way ticket to disaster
Apple provides the best indictment of the anti-steering policy.
Feature
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.
News
Google Photos for iOS to get updates before Android
The changes make for a "simpler, more modern, and more intuitive UI."
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
New Mac malware hides itself in fake Zoom update
Users of blockchain tech and crypto are the primary targets.
Feature
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.
News
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.
News
Watch out for this crafty iPhone phishing scam
Surprisingly plausible scam message impersonates UPS to extract recipients' personal information.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
How-To
How to recover data from damaged Mac or external drive
If your external hard drive or your Mac hard drive has failed and you want to recover the lost data here is what to do.
Sponsored
Quickly fix your images with the AI-tools in Adobe Lightroom
Want to improve the quality of your photos, but don’t have editing skills? Let Adobe Lightroom do the hard work.
News
Apple praised for 'noticeable' fixes to iOS 26's performance and stability
Second developer beta also tackles legibility issues.
How-To
Backing up a Mac with Time Machine is easy and essential, here's how
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's simple to back up using Apple's Time Machine.
Updated
Best Mac backup software: Top backup apps compared
Do you backup your Mac? You should! These are the best backup software for Mac we've tested.
Reviews
Hide.me VPN review: easy to use Mac and iPhone VPN with a free tier
Hide Me is a great VPN for all Apple platforms that’s easy to recommend at this price.
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.
News
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.
Feature
Apple's iPhone apps are a waste of time. These 8 alternatives are way better
Want to think different when it comes to your iPhone's apps? There are plenty of brilliant options outside Apple's default apps. Here are our favorites.
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.
News
macOS Tahoe beta fixes short-lived Mac nightmare
Apple corrects its mistake, and all is right in the world.
Updated
ESET Home Security Premium Review: Does the job, but there are bugs
While ESET Home Security Premium completes its primary task of antiviral and malware prevention, several bugs still need to be fixed.
Reviews
Enpass review: Password management for a lifetime
Does Enpass have what it takes to compete with the big guns of password management?
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.
News
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.
News
iOS 26 contains a hidden (and really nice) ringtone for the iPhone 17
And you can hear it right now!
Sponsored
Storage running out on your Mac? Space Lens will show you why
Easily manage the storage on your Mac with CleanMyMac’s Space Lens. One click and you’re good to go.
Sponsored
HitPaw VikPea is an AI-Powered Video Quality Enhancer
Do you want to effortlessly enhance your videos for personal and professional use? Try HitPaw VikPea, an AI-powered video enhancer that can upscale, repair, colorize, and improve video quality.
News
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.
Sponsored
AI Video Enhancer for Mac: Restore, Enhance & Achieve Natural 4K
Improve video quality on Mac effortlessly with Aiarty Video Enhancer. Powered by AI, it upscales, denoises, and deblurs videos into stunning, natural-looking 4K, optimized for macOS and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3).
News
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.
News
VirtualMacOSX.com user data exposed in breach
Ten thousand user records that included sensitive data were revealed online.
News
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.![How to Downgrade from iOS 26 to 18 [No Data Loss]](https://www.macworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/How-to-downgrade-iOS-26-to-18-without-data-loss.png?w=300&h=200&crop=1)
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How to Downgrade from iOS 26 to 18 [No Data Loss]
Learn how to downgrade iOS 26 to 18 without losing data: follow this step-by-step guide to learn four methods for safely switching back to iOS 18.
News
iOS 26 finally makes it super simple to assign a custom iPhone ringtone
The once-cumbersome process now takes a couple of clicks.
News
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.
How-To
How to remove the macOS Tahoe beta
Regret installing macOS Tahoe beta? Want to go back to macOS Sequoia? Here's how to uninstall the macOS beta.
News