iOS is at the heart of the iPhone experience. It’s the operating system on which everything else sits, while also delivering plenty of features and dedicated apps built by Apple itself. If you’ve ever wondered about when versions came out, how you can check the one you’re currently using, or how to update to the … Read more
Apple will release iOS 18, the next iteration of its iPhone operating system, later in 2024. The new update will bring exciting features like Apple Intelligence, customization capabilities, animated text in Messages, and plenty of other improvements and tweaks. But, will your existing iPhone support iOS 18 and will it be able to utilize all … Read more
A key advantage of carrying an always-connected device with you is that you can summon help in nearly any emergency. But what if you’re incapacitated? By setting up Medical ID within the Health app in iOS, you can let anyone near you or who discovers you use your phone to send health information to emergency … Read more
The first set of Apple Intelligence features was released to developers! What features are available? And what’s it like to use them? We’re talking about our early impressions of Apple Intelligence on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 896 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Listen to episode 896 on … Read more
Apple, along with Google, will be addressing a browser security vulnerability that’s been around for nearly 20 years, according to a report by (paid subscription required). The breach is being later this week and involves an IP address with a special purpose. Devices connected to the internet use IP addresses for device and location identification, … Read more
The current version of macOS, aka macOS 14, aka Sonoma (named after the Californian wine region), has been available since September 2023. It brought new features to Macs including changes to widgets, a new Game Mode, the ability to easily turn web pages into web apps, and fun additions to video conferencing apps. Read on … Read more
The iOS 18 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. … Read more
If you’re looking for a cheap 4K streaming device, you can’t do much better than the Chromecast with Google TV. Available for $50 with 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos in a tidy design that plugs into an HDMI port and hides behind your TV, Chromecast is the perfect foil to Apple TV 4K: half the … Read more
While we’re all waiting for the iPhone 16 to arrive, you might want to turn your attention to the MacBook. Not the ones we might be getting later this year–the models Apple is selling right now. Every MacBook is on sale right now for incredibly low prices and if you need one for school or … Read more