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Friday May 14, 2021. 11:35 PM
Updated 05/14/21: Updated to reflect changes to Find My to track items, including AirTags. Find My Friends was not the first location-sharing app when it was introduced in 2011, but by being a first-party solution, it saw incredibly widespread support. So much so that Apple...
We’ve heard rumors of a new AirPods design for some time now. (Many keep calling them AirPods 3, though there was never really an AirPods 2.) Depending on who you believe, those are due to be announced at any time—at WWDC, or this fall, or now the latest rumor says early...
A new MacBook Pro comes with two or four external ports, depending on the model you pick. A new MacBook Air has a pair of ports. But those MacBook ports are only of one type: Thunderbolt, which is compatible with USB-C. A 24-inch iMac comes with two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports;...
Apple is swatting down criticisms about how it runs its App Store, arguing its policies are just like those of its peers, in a new letter to senators today. From a report: Apple is making similar arguments to Congress to the ones in its defense in the Epic Games lawsuit --...
Update 3pm: 9to5Google has spotted references to lossless audio files in the most recent Apple Music APK on Android. Earlier this month, we heard a rumor that Apple was preparing the launch of a new high-fidelity music service alongside a new pair of AirPods that could...
It feels like the iPhone 12 only just landed, but we’re already looking ahead to the next one. While we’re not sure of the name—we’re calling it the iPhone 13 here but it could be the iPhone 12s—we’ve already heard a lot about what the next iPhone will bring. Stay tuned to...
We love Apple products and we wish the company would do more. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about products we wish Apple would make. It’s our wish list for Apple! This is episode 742 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Roman’s wish:...
Color is the thing (again) with Apple products. Rumor has it that the MacBook Air could be next for a treatment like the 24-inch iMac, with a selection that combines pastel-like tones with a white bezel around the display. Since the MacBook Air is Apple’s most popular...
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsAdds extra USB 10Gbps portsCharges laptopsFast NVMe storageSeamless installation and operationConsPriceyNot particularly Mac-like in appearanceOur VerdictWD’s Black_D50 gaming dock may not be aimed at Mac users, but it still does a great job...
There are several reasons why you might not want to hold your iPhone while taking a picture: You need to snap the perfect still photo while your iPhone is on a tripod and don’t want to spoil the shot by jostling it. You’re taking a group photo but also want to be in it. You’r...
Thursday May 13, 2021. 10:00 PM
We love Apple products and we wish the company would do more. On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about products we wish Apple would make. It’s our wish list for Apple! Stay tuned. This is episode 742 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Roman’s...
After a petition circulated inside Apple yesterday calling for “an investigation” into the recent hiring of Antonio García Martínez as an ad engineer, Apple responded in a decisive way: Martínez no longer works there. The backlash was mainly centered around Martínez’s...
Apple loves a good second-gen product, frequently snaring early adopters with a promising but flawed or incomplete original product before hitting the mainstream with a sequel that fixes the biggest issues with the first model. This list goes on—Apple Watch, Apple Pencil,...
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsExcellent design that’s shockingly small.Removable battery is easy to change.Easy to set up and track with Find My.Inexpensive.ConsNo keyring hole.Doesn’t support Family Sharing or Apple Watch.Our VerdictThe AirTag is an excellent entry to the...
The dream of having a computer is that it does our work for us. What better way to accomplish this than by setting up tasks that are carried out automatically? We can sit back and enjoy the results. Automator has long had a little-remarked-upon feature that lets you take its ...
The judge overseeing the high-stakes trial between Epic Games and Apple hinted at a compromise that turns on the iPhone maker allowing developers to inform users through their mobile apps that they can buy virtual goods on the web at a cheaper cost. From a report: U.S....
Wednesday May 12, 2021. 11:55 PM
If you’ve bought a new iPhone 12, you know all about the new design, display, camera, and iOS 14 enhancements, but there’s one new feature you might not have tried yet: MagSafe. Apple’s new magnetic accessory system allows for a whole new ecosystem of accessories: stands,...
If you want a Find My tracker for your non-Apple things, the AirTag isn’t the only game in town anymore. Chipolo has opened up preorders for its One Spot tracker and it’s cheaper than the AirTag—by a buck. The Chipolo One Spot tracker is available for $28 each or $90 for a...
We all know the Nintendo Switch is a fantastic mobile gaming device, but beginning today, it can also double as a handheld scientific calculator. It’s not available for sale just yet, but the Nintendo shop says a Calculator app is coming May 12, 2021, from developer Sabec...
Apple made some drastic changes when it launched the new MacBook Air in 2018, but other than the processor and the keyboard, there haven’t been any major improvements since. But if we can believe the latest rumors, that could be changing this year, as Apple prepared to launch...
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