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News
iCloud.com design update: Dark mode, customizable backgrounds, and more
The iCloud.com website has new features to make it a more useful portal.
News
Report: Apple Intelligence to finally arrive on October 28
It missed the iPhone 16 launch, but iOS 18.1 will be here by month end, pundit predicts.
News
Apple is reportedly moving away from annual launches
Could the iPhone launch in a different month?
Mac 911
How to use new Messages text effects and formatting in macOS Sequoia and iOS 18
The new options for spicing up iMessages mostly hide themselves until you’re ready.
News
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 18.0.1 to fix launch bugs and M4 iPad support
Problems with touchscreen responsiveness, camera freezes, and the iPadOS bug on M4 iPads are all fixed.
Mac 911
How to share an album in Photos and let other contribute
After an event or trip, you can create a pool of common photos.
How-To
How to remove an iOS beta from your iPhone
Regretting trying out the iOS 18 beta? Here's how to remove the iOS beta and recover your iPhone back to how it was.
News
Subscription-free Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac is now available
One-time purchase for one Mac is available for customers.
Opinion
Apple's true hit of 2024 isn't the iPhone 16
Apple's unsung hero of the fall is the AirPods 4.
Reviews
Norton Ultra VPN review
Norton’s revised VPN’s greatest strength is how it ties in with the company’s wider tools – but that may also be its downfall.
Reviews
DaisyDisk review: An elegant and fun way to free up storage space
DaisyDisk succeeds in making it pretty simple (and actually somewhat fun) to track down and eliminate space-hogging files on your Mac.
Reviews
pdfFiller review: An overpriced, half-baked PDF editor for macOS
A basic PDF editor that doesn't fulfill its promises and costs too much.
How-To
How to get WhatsApp on iPad
While there is no WhatsApp app for iPad (yet), we explain a simple way to access and send WhatsApp messages on an iPad.
Updated
Best virtual machine software for Mac
We look at the best virtualisation and VM software for Mac, and consider other ways you can run Windows and Windows apps on a Mac.
Updated
Parallels Desktop for Mac review: Parallels Desktop 20 bring AI features
Parallels Desktop lets you run Windows on your Mac. Parallels Desktop 20 adds support for Sequoia and new AI tools. Here's our full review.
Updated
How to downgrade macOS Sequoia to Sonoma
Regret updating to macOS Sequoia? Here's how to uninstall Sequoia and revert back to Sonoma.
How-To
How to remove the macOS Sequoia beta
Regret installing macOS Sequoia beta? Want to use the final version of macOS? Here's how to remove macOS beta.
The Macalope
We're on the iPhone 16 and Apple still doesn't get apps
A preeminent app gets a ridiculous rejection.
How-To
How to install an older macOS over a new one
Need to install an old version of macOS on your Mac? Here's how to downgrade from a new macOS version to an older one.
News
Hold off on updating to macOS Sequoia if you're using cybersecurity tools
Some security tools have problems with the latest version of the Mac operating system.
Updated
Norton 360 for Mac review: How well does Norton protect your Mac?
Norton 360 can protect your Mac from nasties, but we did encounter some problems.
How-To
How to downgrade an iPhone from iOS 18 to iOS 17
We explore your options for going back to iOS 17 from iOS 18 if you don't like it – but beware, this will only work for a limited time!
Mac 911
What to do when you can't open an app you just installed in macOS Sequoia
Apple has locked the process down further for launching apps that don’t pass through even the lowest run of its vetting process.
Stay Foolish
iOS 18 is missing more than just Apple Intelligence
The new features are great, but some aren't fully baked.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Why you should bother with iOS 18
We talk about iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and why you should update now or wait, in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
How-To
iOS 18: How to change the color of the app icons on your home screen
Light mode, dark mode, even tint icons to whatever shade you want.
How-To
macOS Sequoia: How iPhone Mirroring lets you access your iPhone on your Mac
Access your iPhone directly from your Mac.
Updated
RCS on iPhone with iOS 18: Every question answered
Want to know how RCS is going to work on iOS 18, and how to tell when you have it? We have answers to your most pressing questions.
Updated
iOS 17 superguide: latest security update
Apple will continue to issue security updates for iOS 17 despite the arrival of iOS 18. Here's what you need to know about the latest version of iOS 17.
Feature
6 reasons why you need to upgrade to macOS Sequoia
Here are the key feature that will convince you to upgrade to the latest version of the Mac operating system.
News
Apple releases security updates for macOS Sonoma and Ventura
Security updates coincide with the official release of macOS Sequoia.
News
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 17.7 with important security fixes
If you can't upgrade to iOS or iPad 18, or don't want to yet, this update fixes many of the same security faults.
Updated
macOS 14 Sonoma superguide: latest security update
Sequoia might be here, but Apple will continue to issue security updatest for Sonoma. Here's what you need to know about the latest version of macOS Sonoma.
Updated
macOS Ventura superguide: latest security update
Apple will continue to issue security updates for Ventura until late 2025. Here's what you need to know about the latest version of macOS Ventura.
Feature
iOS 18: How to fully customize your iPhone's Home screen and Control Center
From lock screens to widgets, icon tinting to action button, here are all the ways iOS lets you customize your iPhone.
Feature
Hidden features you don't want to miss in iOS 18
After you update, be sure to check out these delightful little improvements.
How-To
How to install macOS Sequoia on your Mac
Here's how to update macOS to the latest version. Follow these steps to download and install Sequoia on your Mac, including what to do if you can't update.
Feature
If you have one of these iPhones, go get iOS 18
Will your iPhone get all the new iOS 18 features? We list the iPhones that will support iOS 18 – and the ones that will get all the new tools.
Updated
iOS 18 is out now—here are the release notes
New Home screen controls, a new Photos app layout, new Control Center, and so much more.
Updated
Are you ready for some football? The Apple Sports app is
Apple updates Sprts app in time for the NFL and college football seasons.
How-To
What to do if your macOS Sequoia update is stuck installing
Can't update your Mac? Here's what to do if your Mac freezes while you are downloading or installing macOS Sequoia or if you get an error message.
How-To
How to update iOS on your iPhone
The steps you need to take to update iOS on iPhone and what to do if you encounter problems updating or installing iOS 18 on your iPhone.
Feature
macOS Sequoia compatibility: Can your Mac run the new version of macOS?
macOS Sequoia is coming soon. Find out if your Mac can run Sequoia and if it will support all the new features.
Feature
iOS compatibility: Find out the latest version your iPhone can run
What's the latest version of iOS supported on your iPhone, and will it get iOS 18?
Feature
macOS compatibility: Here’s the latest version your Mac can run
Find out if you will be able to run Sequoia on your Mac and which version of macOS is best for your Mac with our macOS compatibility checklist.
Best Picks
Sequoia vs Sonoma: What's new in macOS 15?
We compare macOS Sequoia to Sonoma (the version of macOS it’s set to replace). Find out what the Sonoma to Sequoia changes are.
Best Picks