One patent doesn't prove Apple is making a device, but a whole series of them repeatedly applied for does suggest that we really could see a MacBook Pro you can wirelessly charge your iPhone on, while you sketch with your finger. Apple does apply for countless patents every year, and a very great number get…
Tell us that's not a game controller -- image credit: Apple A new patent filing shows that Apple has been working on a fairly standard external game controller device for Apple Vision Pro, backing up recent rumors of it hoping to partner with Sony. In December 2024, it was rumored that Apple had approached Sony…
Leica has just announced the Leica Lux Grip, a MagSafe-compatible phone grip designed to work with its app — and it has the pricing you'd expect from Leica. When it comes to digital cameras, Leica is known for being a premium, if not outright luxury, brand. That's why it shouldn't be terribly surprising that the…
Finding an unlocked iPhone for cheap is rarer than a can of dandelion and burdock, but if you’re looking for one, today’s your lucky day: Amazon’s Woot is selling an unlocked iPhone 15 in black with 512GB of storage for $670 (512GB), a savings of $329 off Apple’s already reduced price and the best price…
If you're looking to play classic games on a modern Apple Silicon Mac, then Mac Source Ports can likely make it happen. Here's what the website offers and why it's worth checking out. Mac Source Ports is a website launched in 2022 to make older games playable on 64-bit Intel Macs, and machines equipped with…
While everyone rushes to download the latest version of iOS on their iPhone so they can try out all the new features, updating isn’t as exciting on the Mac. The strength of an update is measured in performance rather than features, and many marquee announcements come and go with little fanfare. Raise your hand if…
The new M4 MacBook Air is coming “relatively soon” and for Apple, it may not be soon enough. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with the current M3 MacBook Air–it’s Apple’s best laptop. It offers a great combination of performance, portability, and price for the customer. The issue is with the M3 chip itself–again, there’s…
Mirroring an Apple Watch to your iPhone might at first sound redundant. What can you do on an iPhone that you can’t on an Apple Watch? The feature, available in Settings > Accessibility > Apple Watch Mirroring in iOS, is designed primarily for people with physical or motor disabilities, Apple says, extending the utility of…
AI is all the rage, and Apple Intelligence is supposed to change how we use our Apple devices. But has it? On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about what Apple Intelligence offers–and does it matter? This is episode 920 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 920 on YouTube…