Apple to show MLS Cup Playoff free on MLS Season Pass

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi will make his MLS Cup Playoff debut on Friday, October 25, and Apple is giving everyone a chance to watch for free. Messi joined Inter Miami CF last season, a move that allegedly doubled subscriptions for Apple's MLS Season Pass. As a way to entice more viewers to check out the…

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Scuf Nomad review: Compact iPhone controller with customization options

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Can also be used as a normal Bluetooth controller Quiet buttons Hall effect sticks Interchangeable stick caps Cons iPhone cannot be charged while playing Our Verdict The Scuf Nomad is a compact Bluetooth controller for the iPhone that also works with iPads, Macs, and some Android devices. The accompanying app…

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Macworld Podcast: What you should know about iOS 18.1, Apple Intelligence, and more

The first major update to iOS 18 is coming next week. In previews of the new hearing aid feature for the AirPods Pro 2, The Verge and The Wall Street Journal mentioned that the feature will be included in iOS 18.1, and Apple told them that the update will be available next week. So on…

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Adata SE920 External SSD review: Turbo storage for mobile content creators

At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros High data transfer rates Good fan Cons No transport bag No rubber feet Our Verdict The SE920 External SSD is a high-performance USB4 SSD drive at a good price. The data rates are fast and stable over a long period and the thermal design works perfectly. Price When Reviewed This…

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Apple will keep investing in China after meeting tech tsar

Apple CEO Tim Cook - Image Credit: Apple Apple will continue to make more investments in China, CEO Tim Cook has insisted, as part of his meeting with China's top technology official. Tim Cook is on his second trip to China in 2024, accompanied by COO Jeff Williams, as the duo makes deals and visits…

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Kuo again predicts doom & order cuts for new iPhone

The new finishes for iPhone 16 Pro In a sketchy new report, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo concludes that Apple Intelligence is a failure because Apple may have cut iPhone 16 orders before release. Or something like that. Reporting Apple's iPhone orders is a dodgy business at the best of times — even Ming-Chi Kuo has said…

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Apple restarts betas with bigger Apple Intelligence push

Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. Following the issuing of release candidates for the update, Apple has moved on to a new generation of betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2. Apple issued the first release candidates of its operating systems including iOS 18.1 and others from the same generation on October…

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