06-13-21 -

macOS Monterey: Universal control, Shortcuts, Safari, and more
Apple has unveiled macOS 12 Monterey, the first major update to macOS since the big shift in macOS 11 Big Sur. There are a bunch of new features and we’ll cover everything you need to know about the update before it arrives in the fall: ...

06-12-21 -

iPadOS 15: Home Screen refresh, simpler multitasking, super Notes, and more
Apple unveiled the next generation of iPadOS during the WWDC keynote and it brings a lot of welcome changes. For the most part, Apple is simply catching up with iOS 14 features such as widgets wherever you like and the App Library, but there are a...

06-12-21 -

If this is really the next iPad mini, it cant get here fast enough
Ever since the iPad mini 5 launched in 2019, we’ve been hoping Apple would give it a proper redesign. If a new rumor is to be believed, we’re getting it in a big way. According to Jon Prosser’s newly launched...

06-11-21 -

Apple to launch Podcasts Subscriptions on June 15
After delaying the release of Podcasts Subscriptions, which was supposed to launch in May, Apple has now reportedly told content creators that the service will launch on June 15. According to an email obtained by 9to5Mac back in late May, Apple to...

06-11-21 -

Treat your ears to spatial audio with $50 off AirPods Max
Apple has launched its 3D Spatial Audio tracks on Apple Music, which sound best when heard with a pair of AirPods. And today you can get the ultimate listening experience for less: Amazon is selling a pair of AirPods Max headphones in silver or bl...

06-11-21 -

iOS 15: FaceTime, sharing, smarter notifications, and more
During its WWDC keynote presentation on Monday, Apple took the wraps off iOS 15. While new hardware is always exciting, iOS is maybe Apple’s most important and impactful product of all, as it gets installed on over a billion iPhones arou...

06-11-21 -

Older Apple devices wont get these iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey feat...
If you look at the compatibility lists for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, they’re going to look very similar to last year. Except for a handful of MacBooks and iMacs, every device that got an update last year will get one this ye...

06-11-21 -

How many monitors can I plug into my Mac, anyway?
One of the Mac’s greatest long-term advantages has been the ease of attaching external monitors. The attachment connector type, resolutions supported, and total quantity has varied over time, but it’s a persistently easy task. ...

06-10-21 -

iPadOS 15: Widgets, App Library, better multitasking, and more
Apple on unveiled the next generation of iPadOS at WWDC in June. It will bring missing iOS 14 features like widgets wherever you like and the App Library, along with a few new features geared toward power users. Here are the most important feature...

06-10-21 -

The next MacBook Pro: M1X chip confirmed by Apple?
With the continuation of the Apple silicon rollout, the MacBook Pro could see some major changes soon. The company will likely take the opportunity of the new models based on Apple silicon to introduce new designs, features, and refinements. This ...

06-10-21 -

iPadOS 15 is an improvement but it doesnt move the needle for Pro users
At long last, iPadOS 15 brings many of the features iPad users have been patiently waiting for: Home Screen widgets, App Library, better multitasking, Stickies-style Quick Notes, and a desktop-caliber Safari tab bar to name a few. Once the update ...

06-10-21 -

Apple still has a lot of new stuff coming in 2021
Update 6/10: Updated throughout based on rumors and new information. After the Spring Loaded event brought the colorful 24-inch iMac, Siri Remote, and a new iPad Pro with an M1 processor and a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR display, WWDC came and went...

06-10-21 -

Macworld Podcast: Highlights of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and more
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is underway and Monday’s keynote revealed a lot of new stuff. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the highlights and lowlights of th...

06-09-21 -

tvOS 15: Sharing, suggestions, Spatial Audio, and more
Just like all Apple’s other operating systems, tvOS will get a major update this fall. The company didn’t spend any time on tvOS 15 specifically in its WWDC keynote in June, but the platform appeared briefly in some other secti...

06-09-21 -

The Apple Watch Series 6 is up to $100 off today
A new Apple Watch Series 6 is a great way to make sure you’re all set to download watchOS 8 when it arrives in the fall, and today’s a great day to grab one. Amazon is selling several Series 6 models with GPS and LTE for up to ...

06-09-21 -

Apples fancy FaceTime features might be too late to matter
Last year, in the grips of a sudden and shocking global pandemic, Apple continued rolling. New product announcements kept dropping. A new set of operating-system releases were announced, went into beta, and shipped. The transition to Apple silicon...

06-09-21 -

iOS transplants muddy macOS Montereys identity
Go to Apple’s macOS Monterey Preview site, and you’ll see a robust set of new features. It’s a lot, more than what we’ve seen in the recent past. But if you go to the iOS 15 Previe...

06-08-21 -

The next Mac Pro: New Apple and Intel silicon models are in the works
Apple’s Mac Pro was introduced in 2019, and updates usually come out in increments—new graphics options here, SSD module upgrades, there, etcetera. But the Mac Pro will undergo a major update when Apple releases its own System ...

06-08-21 -

Apple continues its privacy crusade in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey
Apple is staking its claim on being the privacy-focused tech company. With every new operating system release, Apple includes even more features that make it difficult for unscrupulous companies to unwittingly track you online. The release of iOS ...

06-08-21 -

Adobe expands Creative Cloud M1 support, claims over 80% better performance t...
It’s barely been six months since the first M1 macs went on sale, and Adobe already has all native Apple Silicon support for all of the core apps in the Creative Cloud suite. The company on Tuesday announced the availability of native ve...

06-08-21 -

The 12 best iOS 15 features Apple didnt mention during the keynote
Apple crammed a lot of new stuff into its near-two-hour keynote, but not everything was able to make it to the main presentation. Here are the best iOS 15 features you didn’t hear about yesterday. Immersive walking instructionsInstead of...

06-08-21 -

Apples OS updates will support nearly all of the same devices this year
Apple might not guarantee OS updates when you buy a new Mac or iPhone, but it leads the industry when it comes to supporting older hardware with new software. And this year, it’s not removing any of the devices it currently supports, mea...

06-08-21 -

WWDC21 keynote reaction: Get to work and ignore the privacy double standard
During an Apple keynote, a pastime Apple followers like to engage in on Twitter, Slack, text, telex, party line, whatever method of communication is most handy, is coming up with hilarious zingers to things the company announces. Let’s d...

06-07-21 -

Apple is finally taking Siri offline
Apple makes a big deal about being at the forefront of privacy protection online. So it’s surprising that, for all these years, Siri has required an internet connection to work. It processes all your requests online, even for things that...

06-07-21 -

watchOS 8: Small changes add up to big Apple Watch improvements
At its WWDC keynote on Monday, Apple unveiled the next generation of watchOS, which will come to our wrists in the fall. Here are the new features we’re most exited to try: Keys in Wallet The Wallet app on the Apple Watch is incredibly u...

06-07-21 -

Best Free Video Editing Software for Mac
Searching for free video editing software for your Mac? Maybe this is your first time editing a clip or you’re ready to create professional looking videos by adding Hollywood style effects without paying for pricey programs like Premiere...

06-07-21 -

macOS Monterey FAQ: New features, compatibility release date, and how to get ...
The next version of macOS is called Monterey. It’s the first major update to macOS since the big shift in macOS 11 Big Sur, which was introduced at WWDC last year. Here are the top features of macOS Monterey, which will be released this ...

06-07-21 -

iPadOS 15: Better multitasking, the best of iOS 14 on the tablet
Apple on Monday unveiled the next generation of iPadOS, and it will bring a lot of the changes we got with iOS 14 on the iPhone—along with a few new features geared toward power users. Here are the top features Apple is bringing with iPa...

06-07-21 -

How to get the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 beta
Every year, Apple releases major updates for it’s iPhone and iPad operating systems in the fall. For months before that, it releases beta test versions for developers and the public. They’re often incomplete and buggy, but it c...

06-07-21 -

iCloud+ brings privacy and security to paid storage tiers
Apple introduced new iCloud features during its WWDC21 keynote on Monday as part of a new iCloud+ service. These features focus on preserving your privacy, and the company is making these features available to paid iCloud subscribers at no additio...

06-07-21 -

iOS 15: The top 5 features that will transform your iPhone this fall
During its WWDC Keynote presentation on Monday, Apple took the wraps off iOS 15. While new hardware is always exciting, iOS is maybe Apple’s most important and impactful product of all, as it gets installed on over a billion iPhones arou...

06-07-21 -

WWDC last-minute rumors and tidbits: No hardware after all?
With the WWDC keynote just hours away, the rumors keep trickling in. Keep checking back for the latest we’ve heard right up until the keynote kicks off at 9am PT. Focus on apps: On Twitter, Wall Street Journal reporter Joanna Stern says ...

06-07-21 -

WWDC 2021: Everything you need to know before the keynote begins
WWDC 2021 is set to kick off in just a few hours and we know you’re excited. So, before the keynote begins, we’ve got lots of things to read so you can get ready. How to watch First, here’s how to watch the keynote li...

06-07-21 -

WWDC 2021: How to watch todays keynote
In just a couple of hours, Apple’s Worldwide Developer’s Conference will kick off with a streaming keynote video at 10am PT, which will likely feature Tim Cook, Craig Federighi, and other well-known Apple execs talking about th...

06-06-21 -

Apple Music to launch Spatial Audio radio station following WWDC keynote
While all eyes (and ears) will be on the WWDC keynote stream to see what’s new for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, music fans will also have something to enjoy tomorrow. As spotted by Twitter user @kuromikenny, Apple posted a teaser video on ...

06-06-21 -

WWDC last-minute rumors: iPadOS 15, iOS 15, watchOS apps, and more
With the WWDC keynote just hours away, the rumors keep trickling in. Keep checking back for the latest we’ve heard right up until the keynote kicks off at 9am PT. Focus on apps: On Twitter, Wall Street Journal reporter Joanna Stern says ...

06-06-21 -

Five rumored Apple products that arent launching at WWDC
On Monday at 9am PT, Apple will unveil a bunch of new products. We’ll get looks at iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, macOS 12, probably a new processor, maybe new MacBooks, and possibly a new Mac mini. It’s going to be a big day for sure, ...

06-05-21 -

Apple Weekly Update: WWDC leaks, wishes, and rumors
While we here at Macworld read and write about Apple all week long, we totally get that you might not. But since you’re here now, allow us to catch you up on all the stuff you need to know from the past week. 48 hours a...

06-05-21 -

How Apple can make Mac users very happy at WWDC
Ah, the days before Apple’s annual developer conference, when all our dreams of possible directions for the future of Apple’s platforms seem the most alive, before crashing hard against the shores of reality during Monday&#...

06-04-21 -

Report: macOS 11.4 update fixes M1 Mac SSD wear reporting issue
Update 6/4/2021: AppleInsider reports that the SSD issues have been fixed in the macOS Big Sur 11.4 update that was released on May 24. According to AppleInsider, the problems was a “data reporting error within the tools used to report S...

06-04-21 -

Get an M1 Mac mini and a 24-inch curved display for less than $750 today
We know you want a new 24-inch iMac, but smart Mac users know the M1 Mac mini is a much better buy, even if you don’t have a spare display. And today you can make your own bundle and save a bundle. Amazon is selling the M1 Mac mini with ...

06-04-21 -

Apple reportedly planning big iPad changes, starting with a redesigned mini
The iPad Pro with a 12.9-inch Retina XDR display and M1 processor is barely on shelves, but we’re already hearing rumors about the next round of iPad upgrades, which should arrive in later in 2021. According to a new Bloomberg report, Ap...

06-04-21 -

How to check your Intel and M1 Macs SSD health using Terminal
If you have a newer Mac, it likely uses a speedy solid-state drive to store files, apps, music, videos, and a lot of other important stuff. But there’s one thing you may not know about SSDs: They wear out over time. Since the SSD is such...

06-04-21 -

WWDC 2021 preview: iOS 15, macOS 12, Macs, and much more
Apple’s annual week-long conference for developers kicks off on June 7 with a keynote address at 10am PT. As it was last year, due to COVID-19, the event will be virtual this year. If you want to watch live, there are several ways, which...

06-04-21 -

How iPadOS 15 can finally make Apples tablet live up to its potential
After a decade, technology can often start to seem a bit boring, but the iPad experienced a bit of a resurgence in the last year, thanks in no small part to a pandemic that saw a lot more people working from home. But despite the iPad’s ...

06-04-21 -

The best ways to back up your Big Sur Mac
It wasn’t just a new number that came with Big Sur, finally turning macOS from 10.x to 11, but a new way of thinking about the difference between system files and your own data. In the past, many of us had bootable external drives, regul...

06-03-21 -

Macworld Podcast: What to expect at WWDC21
Apple’s developers conference kicks off on Monday. What can we expec tto see—and hope to see—from Apple? We talk about that and more in this episode of the Macworld podcast.  This i...

06-03-21 -

Apple to improve AirTags security with Android app, audio tweaks
After a bit of backlash from users, Apple detailed two important changes to the way AirTags and the Find My network operate in order to prevent unwanted tracking on Thursday. In a statement to CNET, Apple announced that it will make a detection ap...

06-03-21 -

The next MacBook Pro: WWDC launch likely but mini-LED may be delayed
With the continuation of the Apple silicon rollout, the MacBook Pro could see some major changes soon. The company will likely take the opportunity of the new models based on Apple silicon to introduce new designs, features, and refinements. This ...

06-03-21 -

Three reasons to buy the M1 Mac mini instead of the 24-inch iMac
After more than a decade with the same design, the iMac finally has a brand-new look, and it’s stunning. The 2021 iMac also has Apple’s super-fast M1 processor, a bigger display with even more pixels, a much-needed update to th...