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Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The 8GB Mac memory conundrum
Apple sells a lot of Macs with just 8GB of unified memory. Thatu2019s not enough in todayu2019s tech world. Weu2019re talking about how this causes a problem and what users need to be aware of when shopping for a Mac, on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
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AppleCare+: Everything you need to know about Apple’s extended warranty
Apple sells extended warranties for most of its hardware products. Learn about the cost, what's covered, and whether AppleCare+ is worth it.
Best Picks
AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Which is right for your ears?
Don't know whether to buy the AirPods (2nd gen), AirPods (3rd gen), or AirPods Pro (2nd gen)? Here's how they stack up.
Opinion
Everyone is looking at the M3 benchmarks wrong
The numbers might not show a massive speed boost over the M2, but Apple is doing much more with its core design.
How-To
iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via satellite FAQ
If you ever need to use it, here's what you need to know about Apple's Emergency SOS via satellite.
News
USB-C Apple Pencil gets mysterious firmware update
Also, Apple admits it's the third-gen model after all.
Stay Foolish
AI could take iOS 18 and macOS 15 to the next level
Even without a major Siri improvement.
Best Picks
14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models compared
Apple sells two sizes of MacBook Pro models, all with Apple Silicon. Here's how they stack up.
How-To
How to recover deleted text messages on your iPhone
Accidentally deleted a text message-or lost all of them? All hope is not lost, here's how to find and recover deleted text messages on an iPhone.
News
OS X Lion and Mountain Lion are no longer in the Apple Store
Apple stops selling the OS X Lion and Mountain Lion in its online store.
News
iPhone 15 Pro Max bill of materials shows why Apple dumped the 128GB model
Analysis reveals iPhone 15 Pro Max costs Apple $38 more to build.
Reviews
OtterBox 3-in-1 Charging Station review: wirelessly fast charge all your mobile devices
This fully certified wireless charger for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods is as fast as you'll get
How-To
How to replace an AirTag battery
If your AirTag battery life is now over and you need to do an AirTag battery replacement our guide, including a video tutorial, will demonstrate how easy it is to change the AirTag battery.
News
iOS 18 is shaping up to be a Very Big Deal
Apple has apparently called next year's OS releases "ambitious and compelling," and will rely on it to sell iPhones.
How-To
How to fix a MacBook that won’t charge
Here's what to do if your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air battery is dead and it won't change, or if the charger isn't working.
News
A larger Air, OLED Pro, and other iPad bombshells
A new report drops extensive details of 2024's iPad launches, including several exciting reveals.
Reviews
Mobile Pixels DUEX Max portable monitor review
Dual-screen solution adds a slide-out display to your MacBook.
Apple Breakfast
Apple finally admits it's doing the thing we all knew it had to do
You win some, you lose some: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
Best Picks
Best iPhone chargers
Apple isn't supplying a power adapter with new iPhones anymore, so we've rounded up our favorite ones.
How-To
How to tell if your AirPods are fake
Fake AirPods are widespread. We explain how to spot fake AirPods and AirPods Pro and check if your Apple AirPods are original.
How-To
How to delete Other storage on a Mac
Need more space on your Mac? Want to delete Other? We have the answers! Plus why Apple no longer has Other since macOS Monterey.
Opinion
Apple has a RAM problem and we're paying the price
Apple still sells expensive "Pro" computers with just 8GB of RAM and charges a fortune for more.
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Why I switched my MacBook Pro preorder from M3 Pro to M3 Max
The M3 Max model is the sweet spot for performance and memory.
How-To
Here’s how to stop your MacBook sleeping when the lid is closed
Here's what you need to do if you want to stop your MacBook from sleeping when the lid is closed and even turn on your Mac without opening the lid.
How-To
How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' for free on Apple TV+
Apple is making it available to all from November 18 to 19.
Opinion
The M3 MacBook Pro meets a priceu2014it doesn't fill a need
Appleu2019s newest laptop joins a long line of redundant and unnecessary devices.
Mac 911
Here's why you might see a cloud icon with an '!' on your iPhone
A mysterious icon, undocumented by Apple, shows you when thereu2019s a problem in syncing a file.
Reviews
macOS 13 Ventura vs Monterey: Should you update to Ventura?
If you haven't updated your Mac to macOS Ventura yet find out how it's different to Monterey in our Monterey vs Ventura comparison.
News
The iPhone 16 could be Apple’s first AI device
New rumor claims the next iPhone will integrate Apple’s language model.
Feature
macOS Ventura compatibility: Can your Mac run macOS Ventura?
Find out if macOS Ventura is compatible with your Mac with our guide to the system requirements for macOS Ventura.
News
Another firmware update for the 2nd-gen AirPods Pro fixes unknown bugs
This is the third update since iOS 17 arrived.
News
Apple 'expects' to make App Store changes due to EU pressure
Apple's admission is notable, but the company hasn't yet detailed what those changes will be.
Sponsored
A new revolution in PDFs has arrived with PDFgear and Copilot AI
PDFgear's AI capabilities are revolutionising how you work with PDFs
Feature
Every Apple chip compared
Boom goes the benchmarks! Let's take a look at the current processors in the iPhone, iPad, and Mac lineup to see how each performs.
News Analysis
No matter the spin, people have stopped buying Macs
After a 34-percent drop, sales are basically back where they were before Apple silicon (and the pandemic) arrived.
Best Picks
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: Which one should you buy?
The iPhone 15 Pro has arrived with some tidy upgrades, but does that make it a better option than the trusty iPhone 14 Pro?
Mac 911
How to customize iOS 17's StandBy feature
Appleu2019s new iPhone option to turn your idle device into a widget display requires some tweaking.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What you should know when buying the new M3 MacBook Pro and iMac
We have the new M3 iMac and the M3 Max MacBook Pro. Are they worth your hard-earned money? Find out in this episode of the Macworld Podcast? Stay tuned!
News
Apple pauses work on iOS 18, macOS 15 to address 'glitches in the code'
Apple has reportedly paused work on new features for next year's OS releases to squash bugs.
News
New 'ObjCShellz' malware allows hackers to remotely control a Mac
The malware, which was created using the Objective-C programming language, can run shell commands that are received from the hacker's server, effectively giving the hacker control of the Mac.
News
Apple defends 8GB of RAM in the MacBook Pro as ‘analogous to 16GB’ in a PC
Bob Borchers tells buyers to ‘look beyond the specifications.’
News
Apple's next iPhone breakthrough? Next-gen batteries that last 'significantly' longer
A new report describes new battery tech that could bring "significantly improved performance" by 2025.
Feature
Complete guide to Apple MagSafe: What is MagSafe?
What you should know about MagSafe including what works with MagSafe, how it charges iPhones, and what MagSafe cable MacBooks need.
Best Picks
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: Which one should you choose?
Pro or standard? Which iPhone 15 is the one on which you should be spending your money?
News
Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 and Ventura 13.6.2 updates
Update with "important bug fixes and security updates."
News
iOS 17.1.1 is out with wireless car charging, Weather widget fixes
A couple of minor, highly-targeted fixes are all you'll find in this iOS update.
News
Some M3 MacBook Pros are shipping with… macOS Ventura?
Apple's new M3 MacBook Pros began arriving today, and some users have gotten a surprise—macOS Ventura is pre-installed rather than Sonoma.
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When to buy a Mac: Should you buy a Mac or MacBook now?
Find out if now is a good time to buy a new MacBook or Mac, or if you should wait until the next update to the range.