09-19-19 -

Apple Watch Series 3 vs Fitbit Versa 2: Even a two-year-old Apple Watch is ha...
The Fitbit Versa 2 was announced only a month ago and already its biggest competitor is trying to take it down. Alongside the Apple Watch Series 5, Apple cut the price of the Series 3 to $199, a near-30 percent drop over the prior year’s pric...

09-19-19 -

Hands on with iPhone 11 Night Mode
Last year Google introduced Night Sight, a mindblowing combination of camera hardware and intelligent image-processing software that allows photos taken in darkness to have amazing detail and color. Plenty of us wished Apple would respond right...

09-19-19 -

iOS 13: The first 6 things to do after you upgrade
If you’ve got an iPhone, September 19 is a big day. It marks the release of iOS 13, which brings with it a host of new features, improvements, and app updates. You’ll be discovering new features for weeks to come, but these are ones you'll ...

09-19-19 -

iOS 13 resource hub: FAQs, tips, guides, and more
iOS 13 is a huge release full of new features and major app updates. It’s made only bigger by its association with the launch of two new Apple subscription services: Apple Arcade and Apple TV+.When you finally update your iPhone or iPad, you ...

09-18-19 -

Early iPhone 11 reviews, Apple Arcade, your hot takes, and more
The early reviews of the iPhone 11 are out; are Apple’s new phones winners? Apple Arcade is here. Plus, your hot takes! That and more are all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.This is episode 668 with Leif Johnson, Roman Loyola, and Mic...

09-18-19 -

Apple Watch Series 5 reviews praise the always-on display, but battery life i...
The new iPhones and their fancy cameras might be getting all of the attention, but they aren’t the only new Apple products going on sale this week. The Apple Watch Series 5 ($399 to $1,399) is also set to hit shelves and based on the early re...

09-18-19 -

Sonos Move review: Glorious audio performances at home and on the road
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, indoors, outdoors, portable, and battery powered: The Sonos Move is the best speaker Sonos has built in years.

09-18-19 -

How to make sure your sent email is copied to the right location in Mail
When you send a message, your computer or mobile device is obviously not “sending” it, any more than a Star Trek transporter is “transporting” people to the surface of a planet. In both cases, the information that makes up the original ...

09-18-19 -

Smart Beat video baby monitor review: This breath-detecting baby monitor shou...
This video baby monitor can also track your child's breathing and will alert you if his or her respiration pattern changes.

09-18-19 -

Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac review: Metal makes this one for the gamers
Every year there are events we look forward to—the changing of seasons, favorite holidays—and those which evoke a sense of dread—filing taxes, standing in line to buy the latest iPhone. The now-annual upgrades to Parallels Desktop fall sq...

09-17-19 -

Watch us unbox the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Max
On Tuesday, Macworld got its hands on the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Max. We did a live unboxing broadcast on YouTube and took your comments and questions. If you missed it, you can watch the unboxing below. We’ll be taking a...

09-17-19 -

I played 53 Apple Arcade titles and enjoyed almost every one
Yesterday I went a little nuts and played quick snippets of all 53 of the available Apple Arcade games in the iPadOS 13.1 beta (aside from What the Golf, which kept crashing on my iPad mini 5). I was exhausted by the end, but I wouldn’t say I...

09-17-19 -

Macworld's October Digital Magazine: Is it time to replace your iPhone?
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. In the October issue I...

09-17-19 -

Steam's wonderful Library Update beta is finally live: Here's how to get it
The Steam Library Update went live today, bringing with it new organizational tools and a slick interface. You could (and should) join.

09-17-19 -

iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro reviews call out massive leaps in photography, ba...
Apple’s new iPhone 11 ($699), iPhone 11 Pro ($999), and iPhone 11 Pro Max ($1,099) go on sale Friday, and right on schedule, the first round of reviews are in. As expected, people are loving them—so much so that some current-gen iPhone owne...

09-17-19 -

How to load a massive amount of data into Photos on a Mac set to Optimize Mac...
iCloud Photos lets you keep full-resolution versions of your images and videos in iCloud storage, while letting you choose to store just optimized versions—thumbnails and low-res video previews—on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. That’s great, ...

09-17-19 -

Polk Legend L100 review: Higher performance than you'd expect from any booksh...
Polk's Legend L100 speakers deliver well-rounded sound with generally precise renderings.

09-17-19 -

A sour note: Calling on Apple to stop doing keynotes
Deriding the iPhone is so 2018. What’s hot this year is deriding iPhone events.Writing for a local paper in the New York area called… [puts on reading glasses, squints]… The New York Times, Charlie Warzel called for Apple to stop doing pr...

09-16-19 -

How to refresh the tiny tab icons in Safari when they start disappearing
The wee little icon that appears for most websites in Safari tabs when you have Safari > Preferences > Tabs > Show Website Icons in Tabs enabled is called a favicon. These micro-badges can help you identify a site by icon, ...

09-16-19 -

Yamaha YAS-209 soundbar with Alexa review: DTS Virtual:X 3D surround effects ...
While we like the standard surround-sound modes on this budget-priced soundbar, we aren’t fans of its harsh-sounding DTS Virtual:X implementation.

09-16-19 -

Kami Wire-Free Camera Kit review: Inexpensive, but you'll get what you paid for
This indoor/outdoor camera seems like a good value, but factor in the cost of a cloud storage subscription before you consider buying it.

09-16-19 -

PDF Expert 7 review: Must-have document utility for iOS now offers pro subscr...
There was a time when buying software meant using it as long as you’d like — that is, assuming one could avert their gaze from the allure of upgrades with cool new features or OS compatibility fixes. However, modern developers have found in...

09-13-19 -

Where to buy the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro
It’s been a long time since you could only get an iPhone directly from Apple or from AT&T. Today, it’s offered by all major carriers and big retailers, and many of them want to entice you to buy with them by offering special deals. ...

09-13-19 -

Hurry and order your iPhone 11 Pro in Midnight Green because theyre selling fast
It only took 20 minutes for some iPhones to sell out of their preorder allotment. And as you might have guessed, the most popular model is the biggest one in the newest color. While iPhone 11 stock seems to be plentiful, the iPhone 11 Pros are...

09-13-19 -

Apple is making its iPhones last longer. Thats a good thing
A cynic might argue that prolonging the lifetime of its smartphones runs counter to Apple’s interests. After all, the sooner iPhones break down, the sooner customers have to pony up the cash for a new one. For years, conspiracy theories of �...

09-13-19 -

The real innovations at Apples iPhone 11 event were the prices, not the products
During Apple’s iPhone even Tuesday, the biggest applause breaks weren’t for the iPhone 11 Pro’s triple camera or the Apple Watch’s always-on display. They weren’t for Jason Momoa in the See trailer or the iPhone 11’s Night Mode. Rat...

09-13-19 -

Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 920 review: this combo robot vacuum/mop is great for mult...
This robot vac can remember multiple floor plans, which is great for folks who live in multi-level homes (but no, it can't climb stairs).

09-13-19 -

Kami Smart Security Starter Kit review: Its low price tag is the one thing it...
You won't find many Zigbee-based home security systems cheaper than this, but you'll find plenty that are more effective at protecting your home.

09-13-19 -

The new 10.2-inch iPad: How does it compare to the iPad Air?
This week, Apple announced the seventh generation of its entry-level iPad, and it’s a weird little beast. The screen is a little larger than last year’s model, and you can now use a full-sized Smart Keyboard, but the processor remains the s...

09-12-19 -

Apples fall OS release schedule is weirdheres when your device will be updated
Generally, Apple releases its big fall operating system updates at nearly the same time. We get the new iOS, tvOS, and watchOS all on the same day (or nearly so), and the new macOS within a week or two. Yes, there are further “point releases�...

09-12-19 -

AppleCare+: Everything you need to know about Apples extended warranty program
Your Apple gear wasn’t cheap. And if you drop your iPhone, your iPad stops turning on one day, or you smack your Apple Watch into something and shatter it, getting it repaired probably won’t be cheap either.Apple includes a one-year limited...

09-12-19 -

iPhone 11 Upgrade Program PSA: If you have an iPhone XR, youll need to make a...
In just a few hours, iPhone 11 preorders will open across the world, and millions of people are already setting their alarm clocks, favoriting their preferred color and storage combinations, and checking their upgrade eligibility. But before yo...

09-12-19 -

Time Machine: No FAT or exFAT drives, only HFS+ and APFS
To judge by a recent spate of email, Mac users are using Windows and Unix/Linux compatible drives more than ever. Many people have asked why their external drive appears and is grayed-out in the Time Machine preference pane’s excluded list. (...

09-12-19 -

Don't blame AT&T and DirecTV if ESPN gets blacked out
As blackouts loom for ESPN on DirecTV and other AT&T TV services, remember who's instigating them.

09-12-19 -

iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+: Which $1,100 giant phablet phon...
The iPhone 11 Pro Max and the Galaxy Note 10+ are both giant phones with price tags to match. But which one is the one for you?

09-12-19 -

Scout Video Doorbell review: More bells and whistles than you might expect fo...
Scout doesn't pack every important feature into its video doorbell, nor would you expect it to for the price, but it does have some nifty features.

09-12-19 -

Apple Watch Series 5 vs. Series 4: Is it worth an upgrade?
Few people expected Apple to release an entirely new Apple Watch this week, and it’s likely the Apple Watch Series 5 largely slipped under the radar because it isn’t all that structurally different from its predecessor. The available displ...

09-11-19 -

The iPhone 7 is now for sale in Apples Clearance store online
With the announcement of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro on Tuesday, Apple rejiggered its iPhone lineup. In addition to the new phones, Apple is still selling the iPhone XR and iPhone 8 but with lower prices.The iPhone 7, however, has been drop...

09-11-19 -

Reaction to Apples By Innovation Only event and Apples new products
It was a big day for Apple this past Tuesday. We talk about the event itself, the new iPhones, Apple Arcade and Apple TV+, the new Apple Watch, and a lot, lot more in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.This is episode 667 with Jason Cross, Le...

09-11-19 -

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: How to decide which one to buy
The display, the camera, the battery, a little extra water resistance, and a better charger. When you boil it all down, those are the only real differences between the iPhone 11 and the two iPhone 11 Pro models. That and $300 to $400. That’s ...

09-11-19 -

With the iPhone 11 Pros, Apple stripped all meaning from the Pro name
If you head over to Apple.com right now, the first thing you’ll see at the top of the page is the iPhone 11 Pro. It boats pro cameras, a pro display, and pro performance alongside an image of a triple-camera array that looks intense. Inside, ...

09-11-19 -

AirTV Mini review: A streaming dongle for Sling TV diehards
This Sling-centric streaming dongle gets the hardware right. It's the software and Sling TV service that remain iffy.

09-11-19 -

Anker Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth speaker review: Big sound in a rugged, comp...
This $100 Bluetooth speaker could do with a little more high-end detail, but its attention to mid-range audio pays dividends when it comes to delivering rich, robust sound.

09-11-19 -

Hands on with the iPhone 11 cameras
When it comes to smartphone features, photography reigns supreme. The iPhone 11’s camera was the main focus of the most prominent product images in Apple’s iPhone event Tuesday, and consumed the most overall time on stage. The iPhone 11 fea...

09-10-19 -

iPhone 11 cases: What you can get right now
Last year Apple called its lower-cost current-generation iPhone the “XR,” but this year’s comparable model gets the dignity of simply being called the “iPhone 11.” Case makers already have a pile of cool cases ready to go mere minutes...

09-10-19 -

All the things Apple didn't announce at its 'By innovation only' event
There can be no denying that Apple’s “By innovation only” event on September 10 was packed full of rapid-fire announcements. We got a new 10.2-inch iPad, Apple Watch Series 5, iPhone 11, and iPhone 11 Pro (in two sizes), along with pricin...

09-10-19 -

iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max: 5 features that justify the 'Pro' design...
At long last (and after months of rumors), the first “pro” iPhones are here—the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have officially arrived. As the first iPhones with the the Pro surname, they mark a real sea change for Apple’s iconic h...

09-10-19 -

iPhone 11: Five things you need to know about Apple's new entry-level phone
At its “By Innovation Only” event on Tuesday, Apple revealed its newest entry-level iPhone—though you can’t necessarily tell it’s entry-level from its name. The iPhone 11 starts at $699, which is $50 less than the introductory price f...

09-10-19 -

Apple Arcade: 4 new things Apple revealed
Apple surprised everyone today by kicking off its “By innovation only” event not with the traditional rundown of corporate achievements, but with more information about its Apple Arcade service. Not only was it strange to see the Cupertino ...

09-10-19 -

Ring Video Doorbell 2 review: Better features, new frustrations
Despite a frustrating install, Ring Video Doorbell 2 is still a welcome, improved version of the original doorbell-slash-security camera.