Macworld Ads are everywhere. From gas pump screens to streaming services and social media, the average American is exposed to anywhere between 4,000 and 10,000 ads per day. Enough is enough. While some ads are just plain annoying (looking at you, Liberty Mutual), others can be straight-up harmful. ...

Macworld iCloud doesn’t seem expensive until you start doing the math. If you want 2TB with iCloud, you’ll have to pay $9.99 a month. That’s a little under $120 every year. If you want a cheaper alternative to get the same amount of cloud storage, FileJump has a 2TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription that’s on sale for $69.97 (reg. $467). ...

Macworld As is tradition, Apple released beta versions of its new operating systems to developers on the first day of WWDC on June 9. Beta 1 is for developers only–the public beta will begin in July, probably after two or three developer-only betas. ...

Macworld Cybersecurity researchers SafetyDetectives reported on Friday about a data breach involving VirtualMacOSX.com, an online provider of cloud services targeted at Mac users. The breach involves data that “belongs to 10,000 of its customers.” SafetyDetectives states that it found a post publicizing a VirtualMacOSX.com database in a forum known for data leaks, cracks, and more. ...

Macworld Ever since I’ve been using an iPhone to make calls, I’ve been accidentally calling people. Sometimes my fingers just fumble on the call list, sometimes I’m trying to view someone’s contact card and miss, other times it’s because I tap to hang up a split second after the other person has already ended the call, and I call someone at the bottom of my Recents tab. ...

Macworld At its WWDC event on 9 June 2025, Apple showed off the next version of macOS that will be making its way to desktops near you later in 2025. macOS Tahoe comes with some impressive new features, with productivity and personalisation at the heart of the upgrade. ...

Macworld There were some big new features for Mac owners to get excited about when Apple announced macOS Tahoe at the start of this week. But the little details of the company’s OS updates are sometimes even more impactful, and there’s one change that will be visible almost all the time you’re using your Mac: Apple has redesigned the cursors. ...

Macworld Last month, I revealed that Google I/O’s AI announcements made me question my loyalty towards the iPhone. Android users are getting all sorts of next-level, sci-fi-like features, while Apple Intelligence on iOS has generally been underwhelming. That kind of changed this week. ...

Macworld A reliable laptop doesn’t have to cost a fortune, especially if you’re open to buying refurbished. This 2017 MacBook Air offers the performance and design Apple fans expect, and it’s on sale for only $199.97 (reg. $999). Bonus: shipping is free. ...

Macworld Apple just unveiled watchOS 26, the latest version of its wrist-sized OS, and it’s bringing big changes this fall, including a new Workout Buddy and Liquid Glass design. You’ll need an Apple Watch Series 6 or later to install it, so if you have something older, today’s a great day to upgrade. ...

Macworld Updated 06/12/25: A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claims his sources (“people with knowledge of the matter”) say Apple is targeting the iOS 26.4 update to bring these Siri features to users. The x.4 updates are typically released in March. ...

Macworld I upgraded from iOS 18 to 26, but the battery drain on iOS 26 is fast, and the lag is terrible. I want to know how to downgrade from iOS 26 to 18.Apple user report Have you updated to iOS 26, but are not happy with the results? Many users have experienced problems such as iOS 26 is unable to check for updates, or iOS 26 makes their iPhone overheat, and causes lagging. ...

Macworld Earlier this week, Apple officially previewed iOS 26, featuring a Liquid Glass UI, handy AI tools, and support for deeper system customizations. Like all major OS updates, the upcoming release also packs plenty of smaller additions and changes that Apple didn’t have time to discuss during th keynote. ...

Macworld While the macOS Tahoe developer beta is now available, I usually install the first beta on a spare Mac and wait until the public beta before installing it on my main Mac. The first beta can be flaky, but I might take the risk this time, and it’s all because I use Google Chrome. An X post by @aaronp613 explains why I may jump in. ...

Macworld If you have an iPad already or are thinking of picking up an older one, maybe a refurbished iPad, you’ll want to know how long it will still be able to use the latest version of iPadOS. Apple is usually excellent in this area, often keeping older generations of its products on the latest versions of the operating system or at least blessed with security updates to keep them safe. ...

Macworld Believe it or not, Apple is already dominant in gaming. Most games, globally, are played on mobile phones, and despite the greater sales of Android-powered phones, the iPhone is the mobile gaming device. But it still feels like Apple is always looking to break through with real gamers. ...

Macworld If you are thinking of buying an older generation or used/refurbished iPhone, or wondering whether it’s worth upgrading your current iPhone to a new one, one important factor to consider is how long Apple will continue to offer support for that handset. The good news is that Apple supports iPhones for a long time. ...

Macworld When Apple announced macOS 26 Tahoe at WWDC this week, much of the attention rightly went to its Liquid Glass user interface redesign. It’s a massive change to the look and feel of the Mac operating system, and it’s the first time in years that anything this significant has happened to the visual style of macOS. ...

Macworld It’s hard to go without Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, even if you’re a Mac lover. Usually, the only option is to settle for a Microsoft 365 subscruption, but those are at minimum $99.99 every year. A cheaper alternative is to go for a slightly older version of the same apps so you can get a lifetime license. ...

Macworld Apple held its WWDC 2025 keynote and it was filled with new technology. We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!  This is episode 938 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.  Check out our complete coverage of WWDC25 for more information. ...

Macworld After peppering its WWDC keynote with numerous “F1” references, it’s clear that Apple is going all out to promote its upcoming Brad Pitt flick. The latest move to drum up hype is a new trailer ahead of its June 27 release–but it not just for your eyes. Apple has released what it calls a haptic trailer for “F1,” and it’s exactly what it sounds like. ...

Macworld Apple didn’t announce any new hardware at its WWDC 2025 keynote earlier this week, but eagle-eyed beta testers have been busily combing through the code for any references to upcoming product launches. And they have not searched in vain. ...

Macworld Beneath the fancy new lock screen with spatial image support and Liquid Glass, the code inside iOS 26 can reveal Apple’s product plans. After Macworld contributor Filipe Espósito discovered a reference to AirTags 2, another future product has been found in the iOS 26 code. According to MacRumors, iOS 26 references “AirPods Pro 3,” meaning Apple plans to ship the device soon. ...

Macworld Unsure which version of iOS your iPhone can run? Here’s a quick guide so you can find out if your iPhone is compatible with the most recent iterations of the iPhone operating system, and, if it isn’t, which version you can install on your iPhone. ...

Macworld If you’re not a digital artist, you might think the Apple Pencil isn’t worth the price. Today it is: Amazon’s Woot is selling the USB-C Apple Pencil for only $60, an impressive 25 percent discount from its $79 MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen. This particular Apple Pencil is fantastic for note-taking, signing documents, and, of course, drawing. ...

Macworld The iOS 26 beta is out now! It’s tempting to rush out and download it. Now that you don’t even need a paid developer account to grab the Developer Beta, there’s nothing but a couple minutes of filling out forms standing between you and an early look at the big iOS update coming this fall. But you may not want to rush out and grab it right away. ...

Macworld At WWDC 2025 earlier this week, Apple announced watchOS 26, the latest operating system for Apple Watch. And it’s a big update, encompassing AI features, a revamped Workout app, live translation in Messages, and a thorough redesign. ...

Macworld If you are a developer, or just curious about what the next version of macOS will be like to use, you may have installed the beta of macOS Tahoe on your Mac. ...

Macworld Terminal in macOS is the most utilitarian app on the Mac. It’s a command-line interface app that most people don’t use, but the 24-year-old Terminal is a vital tool for those who do use it regularly. And its look hasn’t changed in… ever? But even Terminal is included in Apple’s UI redesign. ...

Macworld Were you so keen to try out the new features coming in iOS 26 that you decided to throw caution to the wind and install the iOS beta on your iPhone? Are you regretting it? If you want to return your iPhone to its pre-beta state and get iOS 18.5 back, here’s what you need to do. ...

Macworld The dust has settled, and another WWDC keynote is over. And in some ways I’m relieved, because the rumored cross-platform interface redesign turned out not to be quite as radical as some of us feared. But my feelings about Liquid Glass are complicated. Yes, it looks nice. ...

Macworld We’ve all been there: blurry old footage, choppy smartphone clips, or compressed web clips look painfully dated on modern displays. Using these in your videos can hold you back, but fixing them manually is tedious and often disappointing. That is why you need an AI video enhancer. AI video enhancers leverage machine learning to improve quality, resolution, and visual appeal. ...

Macworld If you’re like me, your iPhone is glued to your hand. Or at least, it should be easy to glance at while you’re on the road. Enter this 360° adjustable phone mount, now just $19.99 (reg. $39.99). This little beast promises to keep your phone locked in place without the annoying fumbling or distracting sliding around. ...

Macworld While macOS 26 Tahoe is still months away from landing on our Macs, Apple is already gearing up for major changes in the next major version of macOS. After revealing that Tahoe will be the last version to support Intel Macs, Apple is also warning users that another long-standing feature will be deprecated in macOS 27. ...

Macworld The best way to ensure there’s absolutely no way to lose your backpack, even when traveling, is to get this HyperPack Pro. Why? Because it comes with built-in Find My compatibility. Usually available for $200, this backpack just dropped to its best price yet of $150, a massive 25 percent discount. ...

Macworld I am a diehard Mac user, even if it means I have to lug around a big and heavy (relatively speaking) MacBook with me instead of something more portable. I’ve tried using an iPad, but like many people, I found that iPadOS isn’t the proper environment for my productivity. Apple may have changed that. ...

Macworld Apple pulled back the covers on the latest iteration of iOS at WWDC 2025. This will initially confuse some people, as the successor to 2024’s iOS 18 is… iOS 26! Moreover, the software will release at the end of 2025. We guess naming is hard. ...