08-05-20 -

Where does the iMac go from here?
With Tuesday’s announcement of the new 27-inch iMac, Apple seems to be clearing out some of the final major Intel Mac releases in its product pipeline.The big question is, what’s next for the iMac? While this new revision makes the current ...

08-05-20 -

Wemo Wi-Fi Smart Plug review: We like the design shrink, but this device does...
The new Wemo saves space, but some competitors deliver more for less.

08-05-20 -

Philips Hue Lightstrip Plus (2020) review: Hues versatile, delicate LED light...
The latest version of Philips Hue’s Lightstrip Plus is perfect for accent lighting and it doesn’t require a bridge, but we’re concerned about its durability.

08-04-20 -

Phil Schiller steps up to Apple Fellow, Greg Jozwiak takes over as Senior VP ...
After more than 30 years at Apple, Phil Schiller is transitioning his role from Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing to Apple Fellow. Greg Joswiak will be promoted to fill that position.Phil Schiller has been a mainstay of Apple events for as long...

08-04-20 -

5 reasons to buy a new 27-inch iMac rather than waiting for the Apple silicon...
If you’ve been holding out for a brand new 27-inch iMac, the big day has arrived. While you’ll need to wait a little longer for that rumored Pro Display XDR-inspired redesign and Apple silicon inside, Apple has announced a “major update�...

08-04-20 -

Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE: Can a cheap Android handset beat Apple's best-e...
The iPhone SE might be Apple's unexpected hit of 2020, but there's a new competitor in town: the Google Pixel 4a. But Google’s newest mid-range handset is going to need a lot more than a low price to take on Apple’s mighty budget blockbuste...

08-04-20 -

Little big Apple: Beset with foes, Apple somehow squeaks by
Apple announced stellar results last week, setting a new record for the quarter amid a global pandemic. This is great news for the company and sent its stock soaring again. Apple has now even passed Saudi Aramco to become the world’s most val...

08-04-20 -

Kyvol Cybovac E31 robot vacuum mop/hybrid review: This automoated cleaner del...
The top of a new line of robot vacuums impresses with mapping, voice control, and excellent cleaning performance.

08-03-20 -

Time for Apple to reevaluate how the App Store does business
If there’s a segment of Apple’s business that seems to fly in the face of the company’s philosophy—not just in terms of making a product that is substandard or lackluster—but in terms of actually being at odds with the way it otherwis...

08-03-20 -

Logitech MX Master 3 mouse review: Logitech sticks with a winning formula
I have two desktop Mac setups, one at home and one at the Macworld office (ah, going to the office, those were the days). Both those setups have Logitech mice. My work setup has the Performance Mouse MX that I’ve been using for over ten(!) ye...

08-03-20 -

Reolink Argus 3 security camera review: New look, same great performance
This outdoor wireless security camera gets a spotlight, color night vision, and a cosmetic makeover while retaining the simplicity we love.

08-02-20 -

5G iPhone 12 launch date
5G chipmaker Qualcomm hinted in its Q4 guidance that it expects reduced shipments due to “the delay of a global 5G flagship phone launch.” And Apple confirmed a later-than-usual launch date in its Q3 earnings call. Juliet Beauchamp explains ho...

07-31-20 -

Apple Silicon: What the transition from Intel means for developers
Software development for new ARM-based Macs has its own set of challenges and changes for developers. InfoWorld senior writer Serdar Yegulalp joins Juliet to discuss why the transition from Intel to Apple Silicon is so seismic, how the change is a...

07-31-20 -

Apples new 'everything' gift cards could mean the end of iTunes deals
Apple today announced a major change to its gift card offerings. Instead of separate cards for iTunes and Apple Store purchase, Apple is now selling a single car for “everything Apple” that can be used online and in stores to purchase “pr...

07-31-20 -

Five ways iOS 14 makes your AirPods better
Software-based headphones are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, a software update can worsen an otherwise perfectly-functioning accessory—some AirPods Pro firmware updates have had users complain of reduced noise reduction or battery lif...

07-31-20 -

For once, the Mac and iPad lead Apple's record financial results
One of these quarters, Apple’s going to announce financial results that don’t result in some sort of record. Perhaps as soon as next quarter, even. But on Thursday, Apple announced the results of its financial third quarter of 2020—and th...

07-31-20 -

The best smart shades: These luxurious window treatments blend high tech with...
Smart, motorized shades and blinds cost a pretty penny, but do they ever bring the wow.

07-30-20 -

Apple shrugs off Covid-19 with record quarter boosted by sales of basically e...
It’s hard not to find a bright spot in Apple’s third-quarter earnings. Not only did the company beat expectations with revenue of nearly $60 billion and an 11-percent growth over last year, it also saw a sales bump across every product it ...

07-30-20 -

Your hot takes: What should Apple include with the next iPhone?
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, it's all about your hot takes, specifically about what Apple should include with its next iPhone. We respond to your thoughts on this topic.This is episode 707 Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyol...

07-30-20 -

How to delete text in all sorts of ways on your Mac
If you’re a long-time Mac user or a new one, it’s possible you’re only aware of the Delete key, which is technically a “backward delete”: it deletes characters to the left of the current cursor in English and other languages that read...

07-30-20 -

Hey, cord-cutters: Here's how to prevent streaming TV services from selling y...
How cord-cutters can take advantage of newly-enforced privacy rules.

07-29-20 -

Qualcomm expects phone sales to dip by 15 percent because of COVID
Qualcomm reports its fiscal third-quarter results, noting that the coronavirus pandemic will have an effect on smartphone sales.

07-29-20 -

Roku's 'neutral platform' days are now over
Roku looks less like a neutral platform without HBO Max and Peacock

07-29-20 -

Want to run Mac OS 8 on your Mac? Now you can
Hey, you Mac old timers (like me). How many times have you said to yourself, “Man, I could use a round of Duke Nukem 3D right now!” or wished you could go back to a version of Adobe Photoshop that didn’t have all the tools you need? (Okay...

07-29-20 -

Understanding how iCloud Photos optimizes photo storage and keeps your originals
The old saw about one’s eyes being larger than one’s belly surely applies in an era when we can capture multi-megabyte images and gigabyte videos and have infinite storage online—but still have to contend with the size of flash drives in ...

07-29-20 -

Anker Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 review: Bass on a budget
If you think you need to dig deep into your bank account to get good bass from a pair of truly wireless earbuds, the Anker Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 will rock your world—and about as effectively as they’ll help you rock to your favorite songs....

07-29-20 -

Russound MBX-PRE review: Yes, Virginia, there really were multi-room audio sy...
Kick-ass sound and a raft of high-end features make Russound's music streamer worth pursuing, even though it suffers from the occasional temper tantrum.

07-29-20 -

AmazonBasics Standby UPS review: Amazons affordable standby backup power deli...
Once a competitive option, Amazon’s 450-watt UPS doesn’t match up head to head.

07-29-20 -

Apple Music FAQ: The ins and outs of Apple's streaming music service
Apple The original iTunes Store in 2003. Apple singlehandedly turned the digital music marketplace on its head when it launched the iTunes Store in 2003. Since then, the iTunes Store has evolved into Apple Music, a music streaming service to...

07-28-20 -

Movies Anywhere unveils its own Watch Together feature
Now you can co-watch any title in your Movies Anywhere locker with up to nine friends, although your guests might need to jump through some hoops to start watching.

07-28-20 -

Apple racks up 19 Primetime Emmy Award nominations
Hot on the heels of picking up a couple Daytime Emmy awards, Apple TV+ has pulled in an impressive number of Primetime Emmy award nominations. The new streaming service—it will be less than one year old when the Emmys are presented in Septemb...

07-28-20 -

Store wars: When tech companies grouse about each other
Tech companies can really be the worst kind of people sometimes.Here we are in the middle of a global pandemic and they’re snipping at each other.“Microsoft told antitrust committee that Apple’s App Store is anticompetitive.”Which is fu...

07-28-20 -

How to back up your Google Photos library and keep your metadata
If you want to create a full backup of your Google Photos library, you're going to lose all of your metadata. Here's how to keep it intact.

07-28-20 -

Camo review: Turn your iPhone into a stunningly capable Mac webcam
Every Mac (other than the Mac Pro and Mac mini) includes a built-in webcam, which Apple calls a FaceTime camera. And every single one, without exception, is total garbage. They top out at a paltry 720p resolution, with the exception of the iMac...

07-28-20 -

QNAP TS-253D NAS review: 2.5GbE, PCIe expansion, and HDMI output make for a k...
QNAP's handsome NAS box offers dual 2.5GbE ports and a PCIe slot for adding 10GbE, SSDs, or both. It can also play multimedia directly to an attached 4K display.

07-28-20 -

How to cancel Apple Music
Apple has a free trial for Apple Music to see if you like the service. After the trial expires, you have to pay $10 per month for a single user membership or $15 per month for a family membership. If you like Apple Music, you don’t need to ...

07-27-20 -

How to take and edit a screenshot on an iPhone 11 or SE
Whether you just bought your first iPhone or have been using one since the home button clicked, there’s one thing you might not know: how to take a screenshot. But we’re here to help, no matter which model of iPhone you’re using. Here’s...

07-27-20 -

Apple wins Daytime Emmys for Ghostwriter and Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apo...
Apple’s streaming service is not yet a year old, and it already has its first couple Emmys. The Primetime Emmy Awards are the big ones you’re probably thinking of, where the best of TV competes in categories like “Outstaning Comedy Serie...

07-27-20 -

Wyze Cam Outdoor review: Wyze enters the world of outdoor security with a dir...
Ruggedized for the elements, battery-powered—and priced at just $50.

07-27-20 -

The biggest question about the next iPhone: Whats in the box?
Few products exert the kind of gravity on rumors and speculation as Apple’s iPhone. Every year, the process repeats itself: websites and tweets full of conjecture, hypotheses, and more about what the latest version of Apple’s smartphone mig...

07-27-20 -

How to find a monitor that pivots for portrait perfection
Poking at portrait orientation of monitors attached to your Mac definitely scratched an itch for some readers, based on the mailbag. You can read the original column on how to use the Displays preference pane in macOS or a third-party utility t...

07-27-20 -

Kangaroo Doorbell Camera review: This super-cheap front-door security solutio...
20 bucks for a doorbell camera sounds like a great deal, right? Well, you’ll get what you paid for.

07-24-20 -

Do your iPhone and Macs country of origin need to match to work together?
Apple sells particular versions of its hardware in different countries and regions around the world. For iPhones, it has to do with the cellular frequencies in use by carriers. For laptops and other computers, it’s about the built-in or USB-c...

07-24-20 -

Ecobee SmartCamera review: If you can tolerate a subscription, this security ...
Nest isn’t the only thermostat maker with greater smart home ambitions.

07-23-20 -

Can the iPad Pro replace the MacBook as an enterprise device?
Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld writer Michael Simon join Juliet Beauhamp to debate whether or not the iPad Pro is a practical enterprise device. Can the iPad Pro ever replace a traditional laptop like the MacBook Pro? They ...

07-23-20 -

Apple TV Channels FAQ: Hallmark Movies Now is now available
When Apple released iOS 12.3, it refreshed the TV app and added a feature called Apple TV Channels. Channels lets you subscribe to third-party streaming services like CBS All Access or HBO, right from within the TV app. You can watch that conte...

07-23-20 -

Apple's services push: Is it working?
Apple’s business push into services has been well documented, and the company now has a service for everything we love—music, news, gaming, movies. But nearly a year into its push, Apple’s competitors still seem to have the upper hand. We...

07-23-20 -

Elgato Wave 3 review: A killer mic for aspiring podcasters and YouTubers
Elgato is a brand best known in the game streaming community. Its video capture devices are the go-to solutions for Twitch superstars and YouTube gaming channel creators. Not satisfied with enabling great home video capture, the company teamed ...

07-23-20 -

How to automate changing the date and time on HEIC files
When you snap a picture with a smartphone, tablet, or camera, the date and time are encoded in the image’s EXIF (Exchangeable image file format) metadata. It’s embedded so that it can be used later by any software that works with the image....

07-23-20 -

Roku's 'neutral platform' days are over
Roku looks less like a neutral platform without HBO Max and Peacock