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Mac 911
How to troubleshoot Contact Key Verification for extra-secure iMessage chats
Apple’s new feature has requirements and is particular about Apple ID accounts.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What you should know before buying a Vision Pro
Are you ready to buy one? We talk about what you need to know before investing in the Vision Pro, on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
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What to use an AirTag for
Wondering what is the use of AirTags? Here are some ways you can use your AirTags – and whether you should use them that way.
News
China firm 'cracks AirDrop' using a flaw Apple has known about since 2019
Security company claims it can identify AirDrop senders using encrypted log data.
How-To
How to copy and paste on a MacBook or Mac
Guide to cut & paste on Mac including how to paste without formatting, paste between devices, extended clipboard options, and how to see your Mac clipboard.
Stay Foolish
Vision Pro is already changing everything we know about Apple
The Vision Pro is a brand new platform with a brand new interaction method–so its release needs a new approach.
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MagSafe killer Qi2's magnetic attraction at CES: new tech chargers coming
New Qi2 chargers announced at CES by Belkin, Satechi, Hyper and Scosche
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You probably won't be able to buy a Vision Pro even if you want one
Expect the headset to sell out when it goes on sale on January 19.
How-To
How to right-click on a Mac
Wondering how do you right click on a Mac? Here's how to right click on a trackpad, Apple mouse, Magic Mouse, or any mouse.
News
'Massively more expensive' OLED iPad Pro on the way
Sketchy report suggests that in some cases price could almost double, just for the addition of an OLED screen.
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Apple's first Vision Pro ad makes strapping a giant headset to your face kinda cool
Just like Iron Man.
Sponsored
MagSafe is great… and Qi2 is even better
Qi2 chargers at home and work, Qi2 chargers in the car, Qi2 chargers on the go: ESR has fast wireless chargers for every situation.
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How Apple's generative AI is going to think different
Apple is expected to integrate lots of new AI features in iOS 18, but it may not look like what you're used to.
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Those iPhone 'Batterygate' checks are finally coming
Claims filed in 2020 are being paid at last.
Updated
Best iPhone for Gaming
Find out which iPhones are best for gaming and whether you need to buy the best iPhone to get the best gaming performance.
News
Apple plots a huge AI strategy shift, but it may be too little too late
"Totality of Apple’s generative AI vision" won't be completed until 2025 at the earliest, report claims.
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Apple’s $3,499 Vision Pro will hit stores February 2—with a free Polishing Cloth
Preorders for the next-gen device begin January 19.
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iPhone survives the ultimate drop test–from a plane at 16,000 feet
An iPhone that was sucked out of Alaska Airlines flight 1282 is still working after being found on the side of a road.
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Here's everything coming from Apple this month
Here's what we expect Apple to release in the first month of the new year.
Apple Breakfast
Apple's silence is louder than some competitors' actual announcements
You say it best when you say nothing at all: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
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Apple may steal the CES spotlight with a Vision Pro announcement this week
Apple doesn’t attend the Vegas show but it could still generate serious buzz.
Feature
How the M3 Ultra will forever change Apple's desktop Macs
If the M3 Max is any indication, the M3 Ultra will be a beast.
Best Picks
How to switch from Fitbit to Apple Watch
Is now the time to switch from your trusty Fitbit to the shiny Apple Watch?
More Color
Apple's bold new Vision is finally coming into focus
Vision Pro, iPads, and AI will all take the spotlight.
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Report: Enhanced 3nm M3 Ultra to debut in Mac Studio this summer
No mention of a Mac Pro upgrade.
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Surprise! The iPhone 16 Pro will look almost exactly like the iPhone 15 Pro
Another year, another minor iteration.
How-To
How to stop and delete iPhone calendar spam
Here's how to stop your iPhone Calendar being over run by fake appointments and how to remove iPhone Calendar spam.
News
If you love your iPhone but also miss your BlackBerry, this is the case for you
Goes great with your low-rise pants.
Reviews
Pacsafe X Anti-Theft 16-inch Commuter Backpack review
The Pacsafe X Anti-Theft 16-inch Commuter Backpack has an excellent set of features to protect your gear from theft.
Mac 911
How to troubleshoot migrating from an older Mac to a new one
If “transfer to another Mac” doesn’t appear, you can work through several options.
News
'Killers of the Flower Moon' coming to Apple TV+ on January 12
You can watch all 206 minutes of it from the comfort of your own couch.
Updated
Avira Prime for Mac review
Avira Prime provides a good selection of security tools, including a VPN and junk file deletion.
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Report: Apple is finally upgrading the iPhone's selfie cam–but not till next year
Plus more evidence that the iPhone 16 Pro will get a periscope lens.
Feature
The best iPhone feature you’re not using: 80% Charging Limit
Apple has taken the guesswork out of preserving battery health.
Updated
Attention Apple beta testers: The latest iOS 17.3 version is bricking iPhones
Hold off on installing for now.
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iOS security report details 'most sophisticated' iPhone attack ever
Operation Triangulation spyware targets four vulnerabilities on pre-iOS 17 iPhones.
How-To
How to share your location on an iPhone
Stay safe and let people know where you are by sharing your location from your iPhone
Reviews
Newdery Battery Case for iPhone 15 review
Add portable backup power to a protective iPhone 15 case for total peace of mind.
Best Picks
Best Apple Watch chargers, stands, power banks & docks
Our favorite chargers and power banks for the Apple Watch.
The Macalope
The iPhone needs a small change to fix what's wrong
The Macalope will go to great lengths to convince Apple to ship a small iPhone again.
How-To
Start 2024 off right with these 12 Apple Mail tips
12 Apple Mail tips you absolutely need to know on your Mac.
Opinion
If you got a new Mac for Christmas, you should probably exchange it
The one you got for Christmas already needs more memory.
Best Picks
Twelve South ButterFly 2-in-1 MagSafe Charger review
If Apple made a portable 2-in-1 travel charger it would work like this.
Feature
5 Apple products that deserved better in 2023
Apple launched a lot of new products this year—but also forgot about a few.
Mac 911
How you can keep your iPhone flashlight from turning on by accident
Is that a light in your pocket?
Today I Learned
TIL how to mark iPhone texts as unread
Marking a message as unread serves to remind you to re-read and respond to them at a later time.
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