05-29-20 -

Here are all the Apple Arcade games that support controllers
Apple Arcade is here, and you can play some of the subscription service’s many games with select models of Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controllers as well as Mfi (Made for iOS) controllers!During Apple Arcade’s announcement, though, Apple ga...

05-29-20 -

Apple is finally selling refurbished iPhone XRsbut you really shouldnt buy one
Apple’s Refurbished iPhone store is a great place to buy older iPhone models and now Apple has added a new model to the list. The iPhone XR is available in a variety of colors and storage optionsRemove non-product link for as much as $120 of...

05-29-20 -

iPhone SE vs iPhone XR vs iPhone 11: What you should (and shouldn't) buy
If you want to get the most bang for your buck on an iPhone, you have a healthy number of options. Apple sells no fewer than three iPhones for less than $700 (not including refurbished models), and deciding between them can be tricky. But as so...

05-29-20 -

SteelSeries Nimbus+ controller review: A fantastic choice for Apple enthusias...
If you love playing games on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV, you’ve probably noticed that some of hottest titles really are meant to be played with a game controller.The new Nimbus+ from SteelSeries is our pick for the best all-around MF...

05-29-20 -

Airthings Hub review: Now you can get your Wave air quality readings on demand
The Hub adds your Wave air quality monitors to your home network, so you can get the most up-to-date readings from anywhere.

05-28-20 -

Hulu, Plex roll out group watch party features
Both Hulu and Plex have started testing features that let far-flung friends and loved ones stream videos together.

05-28-20 -

Tidal adds Dolby Atmos Music support on compatible home audio gear to its HiF...
The Atmos experience will be delivered via Dolby Digital Plus.

05-28-20 -

Your hot takes on Apple TV+, COVID-19 API, Apple AR glasses, and more
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, it’s all about your hot takes. We’ll respond to your thoughts on Apple TV+, the Apple/Google COVID-19 API, Apple’s rumored AR glasses, and more.This is episode 700 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon,...

05-28-20 -

How to stream music to your stereo without an AirPort Express
Many people loved Apple’s AirPort line of Wi-Fi base stations. But the AirPort Express received the greatest affection, because it was both a low-end and affordable option and it had audio output—analog and optical-digital S/PDIF over TOSli...

05-28-20 -

OWC Envoy Pro EX USB-C review: A fast, vast, and tough external SSD
The Envoy Pro EX USB-C is one of those products that actually lives up to the “Pro” in its moniker. Available in up to 4TB, it has twice the capacity of the current competition, and also just happens to be a hair faster. The pièce de rési...

05-28-20 -

Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi smart speaker review: The case of the missing mi...
Several smart speakers sound much better and cost much less than Belkin's Google Home-compatible effort. The wireless charging feature, however, is as handy as a pocket on a shirt.

05-27-20 -

Macworld's June digital magazine: iPhone SE review; exclusive guide to Apple TV+
Every day, Macworld brings you the essential daily news and other info about all things Apple. But staying on top of that torrent of information can be a constant challenge. One solution: the Macworld digital magazine. Exclusive content in t...

05-27-20 -

12 things cord-cutters (and everyone else) should know about HBO Max
You don't need to be a cord-cutter to be curious about HBO Max. Here's what you need to know as the new streaming service launches today.

05-27-20 -

How to make your HomePod recognize multiple users
In our initial assessment of the HomePod, we found it to be a great listening device for Apple Music or Podcasts, but frustratingly limited in many other ways. That's still largely true, but at least some of our complaints have been addressed i...

05-27-20 -

iPadOS 14 wish list: Plenty of room for improvement
It’s been a big few months for the iPad. Apple didn’t just release a (mildly updated) iPad Pro, but a whole new accessory, the Magic Keyboard. In a surprise, iPadOS was updated to support pointer support—an upgrade many iPad users have be...

05-27-20 -

Apple can solve our Face ID mask woes by stealing one of Androids best features
If you own an iPhone X or later and have gone out into the world recently, you probably noticed an unfortunate side effect of the new mask-wearing culture: Face ID doesn’t work.It is more of a feature than a bug, but the fact of the matter is...

05-27-20 -

Lorex WiFi Video Doorbell review: Onboard storage is the lone bright spot on ...
The competition is fierce in the video doorbell market, and this one from security camera vet Lorex doesn't deliver enough features or performance.

05-26-20 -

The macOS Catatina 10.15.5 update is now available with Battery Health Manage...
Apple on Tuesday released macOS Catalina 10.15.5, an update to the Mac operating system. The marquee feature of this update is Battery Health Management, which was revealed to developers back in April. This feature adjusts the MacBook’s batte...

05-26-20 -

How to use Zoom or FaceTime with an Apple TV (or any TV)
Speaking for myself and seemingly everyone I know, we are all on Zoom, FaceTime, Teams, Hangouts, Meet, Webex, or some other videoconferencing tool all the time, whether for paid work, volunteering and nonprofit involvement, the PTA, or sociali...

05-26-20 -

Cheapskating: Apples rumored cost-cutting measure
The rumors are in and, if they are to be believed, Apple is looking for more delightfully impish ways to cheat you out of your hard-earned money.Well, not you, Larry. All your money you got from being the heir to the funicular railway fortune. ...

05-26-20 -

Razer Opus review: Solid midrange ANC headphones
Razer is stepping out of the realm of gaming to release the Opus, a pair of ANC headphones with a good sound and a reasonable price tag, but limited features.

05-26-20 -

Rachio 3e Smart Sprinkler Controller review: A budget version from the market...
The new budget-priced smart sprinkler controller from Rachio is a great value if don't need to irrigate more than eight zones. It's too early to judge Rachio's new Thrive fertilizer service.

05-25-20 -

Want to listen to Spotify remotely with your friends? Theres an app for that
Just like the late Turntable.fm app, JQBX lets you create remote listening rooms for your friends. You will, however, need a Spotify Premium account to indulge.

05-25-20 -

iPadOS 14 wishlist: Smarter multitasking, portrait split screen, a $#!% calcu...
We don’t quite know what it’s going to look like yet, but in less than a month, WWDC 2020 will give us our first look at the next generation of Apple’s operating systems. And this year, all eyes will be on iPadOS. After splitting off from...

05-25-20 -

The problem with Apple Mails junk filtering
Spam remains a problem decades after its unfortunate debut on the internet. Spam, loosely defined, is any message you don’t want to receive of a commercial or misleading nature. Millions of person-hours have been spent to try to identify auto...

05-23-20 -

iPhone SE vs Androids best: A $399 iPhone stands up to $3,000 in Android phones
When comparing phones, you generally want them to be in the same league. These days that might mean there’s a few hundred dollars separating the models—like the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, or the Galaxy S20+ and the OnePlus 8 Pro—but it'...

05-22-20 -

Fitbit is studying how to detect coronavirus before symptoms show upand you c...
The Charge 4 and Versa 2 already do a lot to keep you healthy, but as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps around the world, Fitbit wants them to do even more using the data your devices are already collecting.Starting this week, users will find a n...

05-22-20 -

Looking at Apples AR glasses with more clarity
Rumors of an Apple augmented reality headset have been around for years, but in the last few weeks speculation has rapidly begun to ramp up, alongside suggestions that the product could be shown off as early as this year, and might even ship as...

05-22-20 -

Apples COVID-19 exposure notification API: What it is and how it works in iOS...
In the release notes for iOS 13.5, you may have noticed a somewhat ominous message. Apple says that the update, “introduces the Exposure Notification API to support COVID-19 contact tracing apps from public health authorities.”That sounds a...

05-22-20 -

iOS 14 Wishlist: How Apple can take the iPhone to the next level
Last year, after the debut of iOS 12, I put together a list of features I hoped to see in iOS 13. And Apple listened!Okay, it’s not likely that anybody at Apple actually read my article and altered a single line of code based on it, but the c...

05-22-20 -

Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub review: It's better than a Bluetooth tracker...
It's great to have the range and reliability of Wi-Fi, and Weber’s hub supports up to four probes, but this high-tech grilling gadget barely justifies its price tag.

05-22-20 -

Level Lock review: This invisible retrofit smart lock lives up to its name
The Level Lock is the first smart deadbolt to have absolutely no impact on your home's décor, on either side of your door.

05-21-20 -

How to pair AirPods or AirPods Pro with Windows 10
Pairing AirPods with a Windows PC is fast and easy—but be aware they don't deliver exactly the same experience as on iOS and macOS.

05-21-20 -

Samsungs 2020 soundbar lineup to be offered for sale starting this month
First revealed at CES, Samsung’s latest high-end soundbars work together with the speakers on Samsung TVs.

05-21-20 -

Legends of Runeterra review: Riot's card game may have trumped Hearthstone
For the longest time, the collectible card game genre was dominated by Magic: The Gathering (MTG). When Blizzard released Hearthstone in 2014, it brought the company’s signature polish, simplicity, and personality to the digital realm and bec...

05-21-20 -

Tips for replacing an Apple AirPort network
Apple’s AirPort Base Station was a revelation in 1999. While it cost $299 plus required a $99 AirPort Card in every Mac you wanted to use with it, this was much cheaper than all other options and it came with the friendly AirPort utility for ...

05-21-20 -

Cleer Flow II Bluetooth ANC headphone review: Exceptional sound quality and e...
Even better, Cleer's ANC headphone is less expensive than the best that higher-profile competitors such as Sony, Bose, and DALI have to offer.

05-21-20 -

How to squeeze more savings from your cable bill
How to save on your cable bill whether you're a cord-cutting or not.

05-21-20 -

Apple Glass, Apple TV+ content, iOS 13.5, and more
Apple AR glasses could be close to becoming a reality. Apple TV+ could be expanding its library of content. And iOS 13.5 is here. We talk about this and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.This is episode 699 with Jason Cross, Michael ...

05-20-20 -

iOS and iPadOS 13.5 now available with COVID-19 contact API, FaceTime and Fac...
Having released iOS and iPadOS 13.4 on March 24 with big new features like trackpad and mouse support for iPads and iCloud folder sharing, Apple is moving on to its next minor release.Apple released iOS 13.4.1 without a beta test, and then star...

05-20-20 -

The iPhone 12 might not include EarPods in the box and thats OK
We’ve been sharing a bunch of rumors lately about what the iPhone 12 will include, but now we have one about what it might lack. According to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is considering the removal of Lightning EarPods from all ...

05-20-20 -

Three ways the iPad beats the Mac
In the argument between people who embrace the iPad to get work done and people who stick to their Macs, I’m firmly Team Both. For a few years now, I’ve used an iMac at my desk and an iPad Pro everywhere else.Committing to the iPad to get w...

05-20-20 -

Meural Canvas II review: If you cant go to the art museum, bring the art muse...
Calling the Meural Canvas II a digital picture frame does the product a major disservice. If you love to gaze at art, this device can bring the great works into your home.

05-20-20 -

iPhone SE vs Androids best: Can a $399 iPhone really outperform $3,000 in And...
When comparing phones, you generally want them to be in the same league. These days that might mean there’s a few hundred dollars separating the models—like the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, or the Galaxy S20+ and the OnePlus 8 Pro—but eve...

05-19-20 -

Report: Apple to beef up Apple TV+ catalog with licensed content
A new report from Bloomberg claims that Apple is changing up its strategy for the  Apple TV+ streaming service. Until now, Apple has pitched the service as only for original content you can’t find anywhere else. Now, according to the repo...

05-19-20 -

Apples AR glasses come into focus with rumored specs, price, and launch date
It’s no secret that Apple is working on a project leverage the power of ARKit and LiDAR into a sleek wearable for your face, and we might have some actual information about them now courtesy of the newest leaker on the block.In his latest Fro...

05-19-20 -

A tale of two Apple Stores (the first two)
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness. It was the spring of 2001—a year that had not yet turned sour beyond belief—in which Apple chose to open its very first two retail...

05-19-20 -

Best Buy is selling HomePod for $100 off today
When HomePod launched for $349, it was an expensive smart speaker. When the price dropped to $299 last year, it was slightly more palatable. At today’s discount, it’s a downright steal. Best Buy is selling Apple’s HomePod smart speaker fo...

05-19-20 -

Nifty File Lists review: Easily turn files and folders into metadata spreadsh...
When it comes to batch renaming or altering file and folder attributes, few utilities do it better than A Better Finder Rename and A Better Finder Attributes. (Due to Apple restrictions on using “Finder” in the name, Mac App Store users kno...

05-19-20 -

Market making: Too many iOS exploits
More reports of iOS security flaws are circulating so let us now turn to the staid analysis of the Forbes contributor network and unicycle refurbishing plant.Zak Doffman says “New Apple Security Blow: If You Have An iPhone, Look Away Now.” ...