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Older News Six things we learned at WWDC about future Apple products (other than the Mac) MacWorld (Thursday, 25 June) - Apple might not have released any new hardware at WWDC, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t on display. The software updates it showed off all point to big changes on... House of Marley Redemption ANC review: Environmentally conscious wireless earbuds with mediocre noise cancelling MacWorld (Thursday, 25 June) - Will you be redeemed by wearing the Redemption ANC buds from the House of Marley? Likely not, but if you’re concerned about the usual Earth-unfriendly methods of making devices like... How iOS 14 stole features from Android—and made them so much better MacWorld (Thursday, 25 June) - Apple has borrowed many Android features in iOS 14 but iPhone users aren’t going to care. Why? Because everything is so much better.... iOS 14: Features, release date, how to install the beta, and everything else you need to know MacWorld (Thursday, 25 June) - As expected, Apple announced the next major revision to its phone operating system at its WWDC 2020 virtual developer conference. And as usual, the new iOS is full of features... The ad hater's guide to cord-cutting MacWorld (Thursday, 25 June) - A guide to ad-free options for cord-cutters.... Anker Soundcore Rave Neo review: Fat, punchy bass for the dance floor MacWorld (Thursday, 25 June) - This oversized Bluetooth speaker not only pumps the volume and the bass, it delivers a light show and syncs with other Soundcore speakers, too.... Apple TV+ originals: Apple orders 'The Afterparty' comedy series from Chris Miller and Phil Lord MacWorld (Wednesday, 24 June) - Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that features only original programming—no reruns of hit TV shows or last year’s... tvOS 14: 4K YouTube and 5 other features coming this fall MacWorld (Wednesday, 24 June) - Apple’s tvOS isn’t its most popular operating system, but if you have an Apple TV, you definitely care about what each major new version brings.With tvOS 13 (and subsequent point... You shouldn’t buy a new Mac right now MacWorld (Wednesday, 24 June) - If you need a new Mac right now, by all means, get a new Mac. It’s a have-to-have, not a nice-to-have.But if you can wait until at least the end... iPadOS 14 FAQ: Features, Apple Pencil, Public Beta, and everything else you need to know MacWorld (Wednesday, 24 June) - Later this fall, Apple will launch a brand new version of iPadOS that brings a bunch of new changes to its iconic tablet. Here’s everything that you’re getting, how to... WWDC20 keynote: Our thoughts on iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur, and the Mac switch to Apple silicon MacWorld (Wednesday, 24 June) - iOS and iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur, Apple’s big switch to ARM—and there’s a lot more from Apple’s WWDC20 keynote. We talk about the new announcements on this episode of... The Mac’s future is on a collision course with the iPad MacWorld (Wednesday, 24 June) - It was the most important WWDC keynote for the Mac since the arrival of OS X two decades ago. Apple’s announcement on Monday of the Mac’s third-ever processor transition was... Bowers & Wilkins to offer Signature versions of its 700-series loudspeakers MacWorld (Wednesday, 24 June) - Signature versions of the floor-standing 702 and stand-mount 705 feature upgraded crossovers and components, plus high-end cabinet finishes.... Eufy Security Smart Lock Touch review: Eufy’s first smart lock is a little too rough around the edges MacWorld (Wednesday, 24 June) - A buggy fingerprint reader spoils Eufy’s biggest selling point.... iOS 14 vs iPadOS 14: Every iPhone feature you’re not getting on the iPad MacWorld (Tuesday, 23 June) - When Apple split iOS into two parts last year to distinguish it from the iPad, it was meant to give the iPad room to grow, with intuitive gestures, better accessory... Hey there: Apple’s public fight with one developer MacWorld (Tuesday, 23 June) - In the wee hours before Monday’s WWDC keynote, Apple managed to smooth things over with Basecamp, the two having fallen into a very public disagreement over the rejection of an... Ring Solar Steplight review: Bigger, better, brighter MacWorld (Tuesday, 23 June) - An integrated solar panel keeps the battery in this smart lighting device perpetually topped off.... Summary: The major announcements during Apple’s WWDC20 keynote MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is completely online this year, but that doesn’t mean the company held back on its announcements. Since there was no live audience to interrupt the keynote... The iPad isn’t getting iOS 14’s best feature MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - Apple kicked off its WWDC keynote with an absolute bang. We were barely five minutes into the keynote when Craig Federighi told us about a new feature called App Library,... 5 ways watchOS 7 will supercharge your Apple Watch this fall MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - It’s not just the iPhone and the Mac that are getting sweet new features in the fall. Apple also unveiled the newest watchOS features that are coming to the Apple... Apple details an impressive, aggressive transition to Macs with its own processors MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - The rumors are true—Apple is beginning its next major Mac transformation, kicking Intel processors to the curb in favor of its own silicon. At the WWDC virtual conference on June... macOS Big Sur: Top 5 features MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - At WWDC20 on Monday, Apple took the wraps off of macOS Big Sur, the next version of the Macintosh operating system. Big Sur will replace macOS 10.15 Catalina this fall.Big... HomeKit in iOS 14: Support for facial recognition and adaptive lighting MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - Apple just announced a bevy of new features coming to the Home app and HomeKit courtesy of iOS 14, including adaptive lighting for HomeKit-compatible smart bulbs, facial recognition for cameras,... Apple simplifies switching and beefs up sound quality in upcoming AirPods update MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - Among the flood of OS updates to the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, Apple used its WWDC keynote to announce two major features coming to AirPods and AirPods Pro.Coming to... Apple introduces Siri improvements, new Translate app to translate languages in real time MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - Siri was the first voice-activated virtual assistant, but it’s fallen behind Google Assistant over the years. But at WWDC20, Apple introduced new Siri features that could help Siri catch up.The... Apple, Basecamp reach a détente over Hey app but no in-app purchase offered MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - After a week of back-and-forth jabs and some high-profile bickering, Apple and Basecamp have reached a “good compromise” over email app Hey’s continued existence in the App Store. Nothing has... Apple WWDC last minute rumors: Major iPhone and iPad UI changes, but no new hardware MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - Apple’s WWDC keynote kicks off in just a few hours, and the rumors are still coming in. So stay tuned to this post as we keep updating with new leaks... Aquanta water heater controller review: A smart solution for your home’s biggest energy waster MacWorld (Monday, 22 June) - This smart home device should pay for itself quickly by slashing the amount of energy needed to heat water.... Your old videos may not play in macOS Catalina. Here's why MacWorld (Monday, 15 June) - Apple sheds the past as necessary to provide new features in its products. With macOS 10.15 Catalina, Apple gave up on 32-bit software after two years of Apple warning about... WWDC 2020 hopes and dreams for iOS, Macs, and more MacWorld (Monday, 15 June) - We're now just a week away from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, which—in case you missed the many memos—will be held virtually for the first time in its 33-year history. Last... Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K review: Advanced features, budget price MacWorld (Monday, 15 June) - This home security camera offers AI detection, smart-home integrations, crystal-clear video, and multiple storage options for just $40.... Apple's transition to its own processors: What to expect MacWorld (Saturday, 13 June) - A new report claims that Apple will make a significant announcement at WWDC a couple weeks from now: a transition in Mac hardware away from Intel’s x86 processors and toward... 12 things I learned by switching from the $1,400 Galaxy S20 Ultra to the $399 iPhone SE MacWorld (Saturday, 13 June) - Switching from the most expensive Android phone to the cheapest iPhone made me realize a lot about the things I usually overlook.... Bizarre internet 'dot' glitch lets you watch ad-free YouTube vids and bypass paywalls MacWorld (Friday, 12 June) - Anyone who uses the internet to read stories and watch videos more than they should knows about ad blockers. But they might not know this crazy trick: If you add... How to open ancient Pages, Numbers, and Keynote documents in macOS MacWorld (Friday, 12 June) - Apple has put the Mac versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote through some major revisions over the years. Early versions gave way to the “iWork ’09” suite in 2009, a... Yeelight Smart LED Bulb 1S (Color) review: A solid Wi-Fi smart bulb saddled with a glitchy app MacWorld (Friday, 12 June) - The Yeelight Yeelight Smart LED Bulb 1S (Color) is bright enough and boasts some clever lighting features, but its quirky app gave us trouble.... Samsung Q90T 4K UHD TV review: Samsung tweaks an already great smart TV MacWorld (Friday, 12 June) - Samsung's Q90T is a minor but welcome improvement over what was already one of the best 4K UHD LCD TVs on the market. The bigger news might be that Samsung... Apple TV+ originals: Tom Hanks film 'Greyhound' to debut on July 10 MacWorld (Thursday, 11 June) - Apple is planting its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that features only original programming—no reruns of hit TV shows or last year’s... Apple’s event calendar: Apple announces lineup and schedule for WWDC, beginning June 22 MacWorld (Thursday, 11 June) - Updated 06/11/20: Apple has released details and a schedule for WWDC, beginning with a special event streamed from Apple Park at 10am Pacific Time on June 22.Apple doesn’t often participate in... Apple announces $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative MacWorld (Thursday, 11 June) - In addition to announcing scheduling details for its WWDC starting on June 22, Apple on Thursday revealed that it has created the Racial Equity and Justice Initiative with a $100... Will Apple make the switch to its own processors in Macs at WWDC? MacWorld (Thursday, 11 June) - The switch to Apple processors in Macs could be happening sooner than later. We may also finally see wholesale changes to the iMac. We talk about Apple’s Mac plans and... How to recover your Pages, Numbers, or Keynote document password MacWorld (Thursday, 11 June) - For extra security, you can set a password for a Pages, Numbers, or Keynote document in macOS. With the file open, choose File > Set Password. But what if you... iLife A4s Pro review: Simplicity is this robot vacuum's strength MacWorld (Thursday, 11 June) - Not everyone needs a super-sophisticated robot vacuum. If you have simpler cleaning needs, this budget-priced model will deliver domestic tranquility.... How cord-cutters can listen to free music MacWorld (Thursday, 11 June) - You can't get Music Choice without cable, but there are several streaming services like it.... Report: iOS 14 may get built-in call recording MacWorld (Wednesday, 10 June) - Perhaps it is because journalists make a lot of phone calls that they need accurate quotes from, but we have wanted easier ways to record phone calls on iPhone since... iMac: Rumors of a redesigned iMac at WWDC 2020 MacWorld (Wednesday, 10 June) - The iMac is a direct descendant of the very first Mac, and it’s often the computer that longtime users think about when they think about the Macintosh. The iMac’s all-in-one... WWDC Wish List: macOS 10.16 MacWorld (Wednesday, 10 June) - As Mac users approach Apple’s annual developer conference and the promise of the whole operating system cycle starting over again, it would be natural to feel a lot of trepidation. It’s... Definitive Technology Studio Slim soundbar review: Its skinny form factor doesn't compromise its sonic punch MacWorld (Wednesday, 10 June) - This soundbar delivers an unexpectedly strong punch given its thin proportions, and it supports Chromecast, too.... Belkin SurgePlus USB Wall Mount surge protector review: This compact outlet-mounted gadget checks all the boxes MacWorld (Wednesday, 10 June) - This compact surge protector hugs the wall, so it takes up much less space than an outlet strip. And it has integrated 2.1A USB charging ports, too.... iOS and iPadOS 13.6: Apple releases second beta for developers, updates version number MacWorld (Tuesday, 9 June) - In addition to releasing important security updates for all its operating systems on June 1, Apple released the first beta of iOS and iPadOS 13.5.5. A week later, the second...
MacWorld (Thursday, 25 June) - Apple might not have released any new hardware at WWDC, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t on display. The software updates it showed off all point to big changes on...
iOS 14: Features, release date, how to install the beta, and everything else you need to know 
iPadOS 14 FAQ: Features, Apple Pencil, Public Beta, and everything else you need to know 
Apple introduces Siri improvements, new Translate app to translate languages in real time 