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Apple turns to post-quantum cryptography to future-proof iMessage security in iOS 17.4
Apple taps into post-quantum cryptography to attain the highest-ever encryption for conversations.
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Google Chrome's new 'Help me write' uses AI for posting internet content
If you like to troll or respond to trolls, this feature could help you save time.
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How to fix a water-damaged iPhone
Dropped your iPhone in water? Here's what you should – and shouldn't – do to fix a water-damaged iPhone.
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Free YouTube Downloader for Mac in 2024 (Apps & Online)
Downloading YouTube videos to your computer is a bit trickier for Mac users. Most downloaders are Windows-only, and you also need to download file formats that are Mac-compatible. Here's a guide for Mac users on YouTube downloading software to check out.
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How to recover deleted files from emptied trash on a Mac
If you have a Mac and accidentally deleted files you now need, here's a step-by-step guide guide to recovering them.
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New iPad Pro M3: Rumors about the new 11, 12, and 14-inch models
From price and specs to release date, here's all the latest news and rumors about the M3 iPad Pro, including rumors about a 14-inch iPad Pro.
Mac 911
Macs can't use as many displays as they have USB-C ports
Each model of Mac has peculiarities that require examining technical specs to figure out how many displays you can attach and of which kind.
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Apple now says the iPhone 15's battery will last a whole lot longer
The company has retested its 2023 phones and found that they actually keep at least 80 percent capacity for 1,000 charge cycles, not 500.
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Apple unveils new Sports app with a focus on scores
Free app covers NBA, NHL, and numerous soccer leagues, but doesn't acknowledge the existence of cup matches.
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The best iPad stands
There's an iPad stand for everyone, whether you want a recipe holder for the kitchen or a second screen at work
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Even if Vision Pro fails, these 3 features need to live on in other devices
It's chock-full of expensive, complex technology that needs to make its way to other Apple products.
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Putting your wet iPhone in rice to dry it is a bad move, Apple warns
But we know you’re going to do it anyway.
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iOS 17.4 beta includes new CarPlay and Apple Maps 'instrument cluster experience'
New feature will work in vehicles that support dual-screen CarPlay.
Apple Breakfast
Once again, when Apple loses, we all pay the price
Shifting the blame: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
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Apple Music may allow you to import libraries and playlists from Spotify and other services
New feature in beta lets you transfer from other music services.
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Gold and space gray could make a comeback on the iPhone 16 Pro
Apple is reportedly planning a new twist on the titanium look this year.
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Ugreen Revodok Max 213 Thunderbolt Dock review: Mightier than the average hub
While in no way cheap, this 13-port docking station offers just about everything
The Macalope
Apple Vision Pro is doomed–no really, it's true
Stories about privacy problems and big return numbers generate clicks, but are they right?
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Is the Apple Watch suffering an existential crisis?
Apple keeps quiet about sales figures for its smartwatch, but there could be trouble ahead.
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AI-enhanced Xcode to lead Apple's push into AI-boosted iOS, macOS
Major changes to Apple's Xcode will help Apple create AI features in its own software.
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From USB-A to Thunderbolt: The definitive guide to the ports on your Apple devices
Lightning, Thunderbolt, MagSafe? Here's what they all mean.
Reviews
14-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro review: The sweet spot
It's $400 more than the base 14-inch model, but you'll be glad you paid the difference.
Mac 911
How to set up networked Time Machine backups for a household
With a desktop Mac and an external drive, you can give your whole home peace of mind.
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Report: Apple's upcoming A18 and M4 chips to get boosted AI capabilities
The iPhone 16 release will be part of Apple's AI push.
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Best external SSD for Mac 2024
An external SSD can expand storage on your Mac or MacBook and add some serious speed. Here are the best SSD drives for your Mac.
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Belkin BoostCharge Pro review: A quick charge in your pocket
Belkin's portable power bank is one of the fastest we've tested.
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iOS 18: Everything we know about the next iPhone update
This year's big iOS update could be one of the most important in years.
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Podcast: Should you buy the Apple Vision Pro?
Is the Apple Vision Pro worth your money? And what does it mean to Apple's ecosystem? We talk about it all on the Macworld Podcast!
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Get in the mood for 'Love' (or not) with these Apple Music radio stations
Apple Music is ready for your mood with two new personalized radio stations.
How-To
10-year bug still causing headaches for Mac users
Fortunately, a third-party fix for a longtime issue is available for a problem Apple doesn't seem to care about.
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tvOS 17.4 beta reveals Apple is close to releasing a HomePod with a screen
Code indicates "Z314" device is in advanced development.
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HomePod with a display: Everything you need to know
A hybrid product that combines the HomePod with an iPad screen could be coming from Apple soon. Here's what we know about the HomePod 3.
How-To
How to force-quit an app on Apple Vision Pro
If an app freezes up or stops working right, you may want to force-close it. Here's how.
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Vision Pro is weird and risky—and we want more of it
When Apple says yes instead of no, great things can happen.
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Apple won't need to open iMessage to Android
Investigation concludes that Apple's proprietary service isn't a "gatekeeper."
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iOS 18 to mimic Vision Pro's visionOS interface, sketchy report claims
Apple set to bring 'elements from visionOS' into the iPhone and iPad interfaces, according to source.
The Macalope
If the Mac can handle the 'risk' of alternative app stores, why can't the iPhone?
Phil Schiller makes a point, but Apple doth protest too much.
Reviews
Apple Vision Pro review: Unrealized potential
This thing is going to be great one day, but that day is not yet here.
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iPad mini 7: What's next for the smallest iPad?
All the rumors and everything you need to know about the next generation of the iPad mini.
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M3 Mac mini: Everything you need to know
Apple's most affordable desktop Mac is due for an upgrade.
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Best USB-C hubs and adapters for Mac 2024
Add extra ports to your Mac with a USB-C hub or adapter. Here are the best.
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Apple releases visionOS 1.0.3 with option to reset your device
The latest software for Apple Vision Pro fixes a major oversight from the release version.
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Apple buys iWork.ai domain as evidence of a big AI push mounts
A clearer picture is starting to come into focus.
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'Ghost touch' display problem afflicting some latest-gen Apple Watches
In an internal memo, Apple says it's investigating an issue with touchscreens on Series 9 and Ultra 2.
How-To
How to view your body temperature on Apple Watch
Want to know your actual temperature, instead of "+0.05°C"? Here's how.
Apple Breakfast
The iPhone SE is a joke and a redesign won't save it
Compromise and catastrophe: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
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Vision Pro's most unique feature is its biggest failure
EyeSight is well-indended, but it just doesn't do what it's meant to, and it'll take more than a software fix to make it good.
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iOS 17.3.1 arrives with fix for duplicate and overlapping text, other bugs
If you've been having issues with typing, update ASAP.
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