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How-To
How to remove an iOS beta from your iPhone
Regretting trying out the iOS 26 beta? Here's how to remove the iOS 26 beta and recover your iPhone back to iOS 18.
Sponsored
AI Video Upscaler for Mac — True 4K Enhancement Made Easy
VideoProc is a one-stop toolbox for enhancing video quality. Here's what to expect from the AI video editor.
News
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
Updated
How to become an Apple beta tester for iPhone, iPad & Mac
Beta testers can try out pre-release versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS & tvOS. Here's how you can get on to Apple's beta program.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.
News
Report outlines changes coming to Messages, Camera, more in iOS 26
Monday’s keynote will spotlight changes to key apps.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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?
News
Apple just confirmed major UI changes are coming at WWDC
The tagline on the WWDC25 website says it all.
Reviews
Bitwarden review: a free and easy password manager
Bitwarden proves that security and safety doesn't need to cost you.
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.
News
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.
Reviews
Internxt review: fast and easy to use cloud backup
Internxt is fast and easy to use, with flexible payment options and a clean UI.
Reviews
SwifDoo PDF for Mac review: Basic, limited PDF editor
While this PDF editor supports basic document manipulation, it lacks the advanced tools offered by rivals.
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.
Updated
Trend Micro Antivirus review: Impressive, when it works
Potentially excellent malware and security solution stops malware dead in its tracks, but errors require attention.
News
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.
News
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.
How-To
How to get WhatsApp on iPad
Want to get WhatsApp messages on your iPad? You can! Here's how to use WhatsApp on an iPad.
News
iOS 19 tipped to include a dedicated gaming app
Apple is making another attempt to woo gamers and game developers.
News
WhatsApp is finally available for iPad
The world's most popular messaging app has landed on the world's most popular tablet 15 years later.
News
Report: WWDC interface overhaul will be ‘more widely felt' than iOS 7
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claims the rumored iOS and macOS redesign will ‘touch all of Apple's operating systems.'
Reviews
Control: Ultimate Edition review: Remedy’s action-shooter is on the Mac at last
We master psychic super powers and a strange, sentient handgun in our review of the cult classic game.
Updated
Best Mac data recovery apps to bring back your lost and deleted files
We've tested the best data recovery software for Mac that you can use to retrieve lost, corrupted or deleted files, these our our top choices.
Feature
Your iPhone notifications are ruining your life. Here are 3 easy steps to fix them
It’s an attention economy, but you don’t have to pay.
Updated
26 free macOS apps every Mac user should have
From useful utilities to handy archivers and transcoders, here are our favorite free yet powerful macOS apps you can download today.
News
Massive data breach exposes unencrypted Apple ID logins
Database of 184 million records exposed login info in plain text from dozens of services.
News
Apple job posting confirms that a Calendar revamp is in the works
A new Calendar has been part of rumors for iOS 19.
How-To
Free streaming's hidden dangers–and how to protect your Mac
MyFlixer’s promise of free movies and TV could cost you a virus on your Mac and risk the security of your personal information and data. Here’s how to block MyFlixer ads and remove any malware installed by the service.
Reviews
OnlyOffice for Mac review: The free Microsoft 365 alternative you’re looking for
Free, ad-free, all-in-one software for viewing and editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Feature
Forget Philips Hue, this is the $15 Siri light bulb I can’t live without
Nanoleaf’s inexpensive light bulb requires no additional home hub—or headaches.
How-To
Master the macOS Finder with these 10 essential tips, tricks, and tweaks
You can tweak the Finder so it better suits the way you do things, and there are a few tasks you can do within the Finder instead of in an app.
Macworld Podcast