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Reliable leaker says surprise iOS 17.5.2 iPhone update is on the way
Probably a bug fix ahead of larger iOS 17.6 and iOS 18 launches.
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How to watch BBC iPlayer in the U.S.
BBC iPlayer is free to TV license holders inside the U.K. If you are going to be away from home, or if you aren't based in the U.K. here's how to stream BBC shows.
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How secure is a Mac and are Macs really more secure than Windows?
Macs are safer than PCs, but how much more secure are Macs, and what should you do to protect yourself? We run all the ways Apple keeps you safe.
The Macalope
What on earth has happened to the Apple rumor mill?
The AI craze has led to Apple rumor malaise.
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Best iPad VPN 2024
Unblock video, websites & reclaim your privacy online with a VPN for your iPad.
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Apple Watch Series 10 will have larger screen, other 'notable' upgrades
The 2024 model will also get a new AI-friendly processor, but health improvements may have to wait.
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Attention iPhone users: A new SMS attack could steal your Apple ID credentials
Hackers pose as Apple services requesting iCloud login.
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Apple's mad AI dash could end in a privacy faceplant
Getting your hands dirty: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
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M4 iPad Pro review
The new iPad Pro offers first-class performance and battery life and even overtakes the MacBook Pro M3.
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Dreamscreens turns your TV into an art gallery, and it's less than $33
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Code like a pro with Microsoft Visual Studio Pro, now just $34.97.
Code developers can boost their game to elite levels with the tools available in Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows, now only $34.97.
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Apple Arcade FAQ: Three new games for July
Apple's game subscription service features carefully curated games with no ads or in-app purchases.
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Data Rescue review
Data Rescue is a program that every Mac user should at least know about, if not own outright, for those times when you need to restore important files.
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HomePod with a display: Everything you need to know
A hybrid product that combines the HomePod with an iPad screen could be coming from Apple soon. Here's what we know about the HomePod 3.
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New HomePod with a display could hijack the iPhone 16 launch this fall
Apple code reveals a new 'HomeAccessory' device that could be using an A18 chip.
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Get an AI productivity boost with Windows 10 Pro for under $25
Through July 21, you can take $17 off the cost of an upgrade to the latest and greatest version of Microsoft OS.
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Best password managers
Is iCloud Keychain enough or should you use a separate password manager? We look at several worthy alternatives.
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Uncovered Apple chip identifiers reveal surprising slate of unreleased iPads
Several models are—or were—in development.
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Mac 911
How your Mac locks you out for more and more time when entering the wrong password
Apple built this timeout as a security measure. Make sure you don't fall afoul through extreme repetition.
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Best virtual machine software for Mac
We look at the best virtualisation and VM software for Mac, and consider other ways you can run Windows and Windows apps on a Mac.
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ChatGPT security flaw raises red flags for Apple Intelligence
New Apple partner's app is caught logging queries in unencrypted file.
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RCS on iPhone with iOS 18: Every question answered
Want to know how RCS is going to work on iOS 18, and how to tell when you have it? We have answers to your most pressing questions.
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What the Apple Vision Pro really means for Mac users
Can Apple's next-gen headset really augment the Mac in a meaningful way?
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Podcast: The mystery of iPhone battery life, solved!
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about iPhone battery life–the problems we run into, what to do about them, and what to do to make sure the battery stays healthy for a long time.
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AI tool to generate app designs pulled after it copies Apple's work
Need proof that AI doesn't make "original" content? Here you go.
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Best Mac displays
We test, review and rank the best screens, monitors and displays to use with your MacBook, Mac mini, Mac Studio or Mac Pro.
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Leak shows all iPhone 16 models getting A18 chips
iPhone model identifiers seem to suggest an A18 chip in five upcoming iPhone models.
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Samsung ViewFinity S65TC review
There are wide screens and then there is Samsung's 34-inch Viewfinity S65TC.
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A Siri divided against itself cannot stand
The new, intelligent Siri will only work on a select number of Apple devices. Everyone else has to use the dumber Siri. That might be problematic.
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Best iPad deals
Looking to save money on a new iPad? Here are the best sales, deals, and discounts in both the U.S. and the U.K.
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This Apple 67W Power Adapter is how you make sure your MacBook is always performing at its best.
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Sequoia vs Sonoma: What's new in macOS 15?
We compare macOS Sequoia to Sonoma (the version of macOS it’s set to replace). Find out what the Sonoma to Sequoia changes are.
How-To
iOS 18: How to make your app icons large and label-free
If you've always wanted big, label-less icons on your home screen, iOS 18 finally makes your wish come true.
The Macalope
Microsoft's AI stance would be laughable if it weren't so bad
The Macalope calls up his old friend the Winotaur to talk about AI.
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How long does Apple support iPhones?
Apple supports old versions of iOS for years, so even really old iPhones, like the iPhone 6s still get security updates, for now. But if your iPhone is older it's time to upgrade.
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Apple is 'formally' working on next year's OS updates: Here are the code names
What's in a name? Your guess is as good as ours.
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ProtonVPN review: Easy to understand, fast, and full of features
Proton VPN might just be the new gold standard for VPNs, but it’s not without a couple of minor inconveniences.
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Apple's HomePod speakers aren't as smart as we think
The current crop probably won't ever get Apple Intelligence—here's why.
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