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If you’re still searching for the perfect gift for a traveler this year, a new suitcase, travel accessories, and any other physical gift won’t likely come on time for Christmas. Fortunately, there’s a perfect digital gift idea that doesn’t require shipping and could last for life.
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Report: 2026 Apple Watch Ultra to get bigger display and higher price tag
Apple could update the Apple Watch Ultra to a microLED display that’s larger than the current OLED display, but the upgrade could also result in a higher price tag. That’s according to a report by market analysts at TrendForce.
TrendForce states that microLEDs can be as high as three times more expensive than
Coming to Apple TV+: ‘Murderbot’ starring Alexander Skarsgård
Apple’s list of currently available content for Apple TV+ continues to grow, and so does the list of upcoming projects in the works. Films, limited series, specials, and multi-season series—Apple’s got lots of irons in the fire.d
Some of these projects have been officially announced and acknowledged by Apple, while others have been reported by the Hollywood press, which always has its ear to the ground about what projects actors, directors, and producers are involved in.
These are the stories that shaped Apple’s 2023
We’re just a couple weeks away from putting 2023 in our rearview mirror, so it’s time–as the natural order of things dictates—to cast our eyes back over the last 12 months and attempt to shape the events into some semblance of narrative.
The past year in Apple has certainly been eventful, ranging from big updates on the Mac line to totally absent iPads to a brand new product category to challenges from rivals and governments alike. Even if the company hasn’t had its most blockbuster financial results of all time, you’d be hard-pressed to say it hasn’t had its nose to
What’s on Apple TV+ this week: ‘The Family Plan’ is now streaming
Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies.
This guide will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, divided into episodic shows or series and movies. There’s also a ton of new content in the works for Apple’s $9.99-a-month service. If you want to know what’s on the way, check out our
The best iPhone for gaming 2024
iPhones are rivalling games consoles, thanks to powerful chipsets such as the A17 Max in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Mac, along with bright, high pixel density OLED displays capable of 120hz refresh rates.
The iPhone also offers a huge library of mobile games, with iOS often getting the newest premium games before Android does, and, thanks to Apple’s superior hardware and software integration, you can expect excellent performance even from every iPhone handset currently sold by Apple.
If you enjoy mobile gaming and want to know what the best iPhone for gaming is right now then
ESR Halolock 5000 mAh Power Bank Wallet for iPhone review: Three things in one
Experts Rating
Pros
- Compact
- Practical wallet
- Good magnetic hold
- Good stand
Cons
- LEDs difficult to see in bright light
- Gets very warm when charging
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3 reasons why an OLED screen will be a game-changer for the iPad Pro
For the first time since the iPad arrived in 2010, Apple has gone a full year without a new model, which means 2024 will be a huge year for the tablet lineup. Every model is due for a refresh, with the iPad Pro reportedly getting a brand-new OLED display for the first time.
It might not seem like a big deal because the iPad Pro already has a great display. The 12.9-inch model was the first to get a mini-LED XDR display with 2596 full‑array local dimming zones and it’s one of the be
Files or folders can’t be deleted in a Time Machine backup using APFS
Time Machine no longer lets you delete individual files from backup snapshots, though you can still delete an entire snapshot. That shouldn’t be a problem: in almost no case does it make sense to delete a file from a Time Machine backup in the first place.
As part of Apple’s transition from its traditional Mac filesystem, HFS+, to the more advanced APFS, Apple took a few years to flesh out Time Machine support. By macOS 11 Big Sur, you’ve been able to back up directly to an APFS volume. Before APFS, you could browse a Time Machine snapshot in HFS+ and choose to delete all instances of a give
A digital stocking stuffer: Microsoft Office for Mac or Windows starting at under $50
With the holidays approaching faster than ever, you likely have crossed off most of your gift shopping list. Unfortunately, you may have one (or more) individuals you’re stumped on, so why not gift them something digital that could
How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for free on Apple TV+
Christmas season is here, and there are lots of ways to get into the spirit of the season. One way is to watch a Christmas special on TV, and one of the best is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” For decades, it aired on broadcast TV, but that’s no longer the case–it’s now an Apple TV+ exclusive.
Now, the fact that this institution is on a streaming ser
Forget the M3, Apple’s is already eyeing 2nm chips for 2025
Apple’s first 3 nanometer chips, the A17 Pro and M3, are not even three months old, but technology is always moving forward, and Apple is already looking towards the next fabrication process. The Financial Times reports (subscription required) that the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is developing a 2nm chip process that has been demonstrated to Apple and other clients.
TSMC, w
Mac processor comparison: M1, M2, M3 vs Intel
If you’re choosing between two different types of Mac, or two generations of the same Mac, you may be wondering just how much of a difference the processor will make.
Since November 2020 all new Macs have featured one of Apple’s own system-on-chip based on the ARM architecture and sometimes referred to as Apple Silicon. A number of Apple chips have joined the line up including the M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max and M2 Ultra, M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max so far. The final Mac to move from Intel to Apple Silicon was the Mac Pro in June 2023.
Now that the transition from Intel to Ap
You can now diagnose iPhone and Mac problems without going to an Apple Store
Unless you have an obvious problem with your Apple device like a cracked screen, it can be hard to tell if an issue your device is having is something that needs repairing or something software-related that just needs a reinstall. Short of trial-and-error, such an issue requires heading down to the Apple Store for a Genius to diagnose the problem.
Now you can save yourself a trip. Apple announced this week that its Diagnostic troubl
The iPhone 15 was a big deal in 2023 but these three moves were even bigger
We’re just a couple weeks away from putting 2023 in our rearview mirror, so it’s time–as the natural order of things dictates—to cast our eyes back over the last 12 months and attempt to shape the events into some semblance of narrative.
The past year in Apple has certainly been eventful, ranging from big updates on the Mac line to totally absent iPads to a brand new product category to challenges from rivals and governments alike. Even if the company hasn’t had its most blockbuster financial results of all time, you’d be hard-pressed to say it hasn’t had its nose to
Wanna see something cool? Try this awesome AI feature built right into the iPhone
Apple doesn’t really like to use the words “Artificial Intelligence” or “AI”, more often going with the more generalized term “Machine Learning.” But call it ML, AI, or whatever you want, it has roots throughout Apple’s products–especially on iPhone. It’s used in the Photos app, Camera, keyboard, Siri, the Health app, and much more.
But it’s often used in what feels like mostly invisible ways. We don’t think about facial recognition when Photos groups images of people together for us. We have no idea how much AI is at play every time we t
Upgrade your AirPods Pro to USB-C for just $99
It’s always frustrating when you buy an expensive tech product and then a new version comes out a few months later. That sensation may be familiar to those who bought the AirPods Pro earlier this year, then saw a USB-C version roll out alongside the iPhone 15 in September.
The good news for remorseful buyers is that the headphones themselves aren’t different; they’re still the 2nd-gen model. It’s just the case that’s been updated to replace the Lightning port with USB-C (alongside MagSafe wireless charging, as on the previous case). And better still, Apple has now–as spotte
Three stories in 2023 that were bigger than the iPhone
We’re just a couple weeks away from putting 2023 in our rearview mirror, so it’s time–as the natural order of things dictates—to cast our eyes back over the last 12 months and attempt to shape the events into some semblance of narrative.
The past year in Apple has certainly been eventful, ranging from big updates on the Mac line to totally absent iPads to a brand new product category to challenges from rivals and governments alike. Even if the company hasn’t had its most blockbuster financial results of all time, you’d be hard-pressed to say it hasn’t had its nose to
Best Apple Watch for seniors
The Apple Watch may be advertised as a device for virile young twenty-somethings who are always out running or climbing mountains, but that’s not really the profile of most people who wear them. At least, not at the Macworld offices. But, they are fantastic devices if you want to keep an eye on your health, be sure not to miss notifications on your iPhone and in the case of the elderly they can also be something of a lifesaver. If you’re thinking of whether to get one of your older family members an Apple Watch, then here’s all you need to know.
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How to find a missing iPhone or iPad when it’s nearly out of power
With Find My enabled, nearly all your Apple gear can be tracked if you lose it. But what happens if it takes you a while to notice and your iPhone or iPad’s battery runs down before you do? What location information does it send to that point, and then how long do you have to use Find My to identify its location?
Apple has added ever more ways for Find My on an iPhone or iPad to provide a signal that helps you find it over time. But there are limits depending on type and model.
Powered off iPhone still sends its location
Macworld Podcast: Apple’s 2023 year in review
With 2023 coming to a close it’s time to take a look back at the year for Apple. What were the highlights? What were the letdowns? And what about those times that surprised us? It’s the year in review on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! Stay tuned.
This is episode 867 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Rom