It makes no sense to give the iPad Pro an M4 chip before the Mac
Macworld When you’re a kid, being an inventor sounds like an impossibly glamorous job–and a simple one, too. All you have to do is invent something brilliant (like, say, the iPad), then sit back and...
View ArticleHow to find and block an AirTag that’s detected near you
Macworld The AirTag from Apple is a compact tracking device that offers precise locating ability. Unlike a GPS tracker, which requires cell service and may drain a battery quickly, an AirTag relies on...
View ArticleIf your iPhone alarm stopped working in iOS 17.4.1, here’s a fix
Macworld People who rely on the iPhone’s alarm to wake up from sleeping may be in for a rude awakening. Or rather un-awakening. Social media is filled with reports claiming that the iPhone alarm isn’t...
View ArticleStop losing stuff with this 4-pack of AirTags for $20 off
Macworld AirTags are the rare Apple device that’s both cheap and designed to work with non-Apple devices. And today you can get set up for less: Amazon is selling a four-pack of AirTags for $80, a...
View ArticlemacOS 14 Sonoma superguide: Everything you need to know
Macworld The newest version of macOS, aka macOS 14, aka Sonoma (named after the Californian wine region), is now available. Among the new features Sonoma brings to Macs are changes to widgets, a new...
View ArticleThe fourth beta of macOS 14.5 is here
Macworld Apple has released the fourth beta of the Sonoma 14.5 update to developers and the public. The beta 4 comes a week after the third beta was released. The full version will likely arrive for...
View ArticleiOS 17.5 beta 4 arrives a week before the May iPad event
Macworld It’s been a month since the release of iOS 17.4, which introduced a few minor tweaks (like new emojis) for all users, but it has a massive change to app distribution for those in the European...
View ArticlevisionOS 1.2 beta 4 is now available
Macworld The second major point release of visionOS, the operating system for Apple Vision Pro, has just entered beta testing. When visionOS 1.1 landed a month ago, it mostly polished up a few sore...
View ArticleFortnite will return to the iPad in the EU, Epic Games vows
Macworld Fortnite’s lengthy exile from the iPhone and iPad looks set to end soon, at least in the EU. Having declared back in January its intention to bring the popular game back to iOS in 2024, Epic...
View ArticleBeats tackles the low end with new $80 Solo Buds, Solo Beats 4 refresh
Macworld Apple’s other company, Beats Electronics, is often overlooked in favor of the eponymous AirPods. But they shouldn’t be: Beats offers more colors, often better fit or different sizes/styles,...
View ArticleLearn about the world you’re driving through with this iOS app, now $39.99
Macworld Next time you’re on the road, pull up Autio if you want to learn about the world as it passes you by. Autio is a unique travel companion that tells you about the places you’re driving through....
View ArticleNordPass review: The VPN experts can now look after your passwords
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsEasy to set up and useGood security featuresDecent free tierConsPassword import from Keychain only via a MacBest features are on paid tierOur VerdictNordPass is...
View ArticleBest password managers for Mac and iPhone
Macworld Remembering the numerous passwords we use on a daily basis can be a real pain. Whether it’s logging into Amazon to order a new book, checking your online banking or settling down to watch...
View ArticleMicrosoft Visual Studio can help you code like a pro for only $40
Macworld Whether you’re a budding coder or a developer with years of development under your belt, you can always benefit from tools that make programming more seamless. The best solution? Microsoft...
View ArticleApple Vision Pro: Everything you need to know
Macworld Apple Vision Pro went on sale in the U.S. on February 2, 2024. It’s a mixed reality headset (Apple calls it a “Spatial Computer”) that marries an M2 processor with a lot of custom silicon,...
View ArticleEverything coming from Apple in May 2024 including new iPads (finally!)
Macworld After months of false starts, it looks like we’re finally going to get new iPads in May! There hasn’t been a new iPad released since 2022, and iPad sales are suffering for it, but the new...
View ArticleApple Spring event: Date, time, new product rumors for Let Loose event
Macworld We’d given up hope for a spring event this year, but Apple surprised us by issuing invites to an event on May 7, 2024. So it turns out that big things are brewing at Apple Park after all, and...
View ArticleA new iPad Pro is coming to take the tablet crown (and your money)
Macworld The iPad, remember that? It’s been a minute since Apple unveiled a new tablet–about 807,690 minutes, to be a bit more precise–but all indications point to brand new models being rolled out as...
View ArticleSpeculation ramps up as ‘Let Loose’ billed as ‘different kind of Apple Event’
Macworld With less than a week to go until the Let Loose event on May 7, Apple is doing its best to build hype with a series of enigmatic promotional messages. In particular, the phrase “a different...
View ArticleSafari to get an AI boost in iOS 18, macOS 15 with smarter search, web page...
Macworld Much of the noise being made about Apple’s efforts into AI has been focused on general improvements to iOS 18 and Siri as well as the upcoming M4 chip for the Mac. However, as we get closer to...
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