When Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e on February 19, it touted its “breakthrough” battery life, claiming “Apple silicon — including C1 — the all-new internal design, and the advanced power management of iOS 18” all played a hand. What Apple didn’t tell us, because it never does, is the size of the battery. But now…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Alternative to Apple’s App Store with a nice curation of selected apps and developers Good price Excellent how-to guides and walkthroughs Cons Setapp applications reside in Setapp folder as opposed to Applications folder Family plan price, terms and supported devices is confusing Our Verdict MacPaw has created a viable contender…
TL;DR: Find your lost wallet with a MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card on sale for $23.97 until March 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Where’s your wallet? If you often find yourself throwing aside couch cushions and hunting in coat pockets for your lost wallet, make it easy on yourself. Use a MagTag Tracker Card to…
While Apple does offer certified refurbished M4 Mac and MacBook models at a discount, you can find better offers elsewhere. Since mid-February, Apple has been offering refurbished M4 Mac models in its online store. The models, consisting of the 24-inch iMac and the MacBook Pro, offer consumers a way to get the newer releases at…
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re talking about the demise of the Apple product launch event. Why is Apple doing this, and is it the best way to go? This is episode 923 with Karen Haslam, David Price, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 923 on YouTube Listen to episode 923 on Apple Podcasts…
The Director of National Intelligence was apparently blindsided when the UK demanded that Apple open an encryption backdoor, and says that lawyers and other agencies are on the case. To avoid having to comply with the UK government's legally binding but entirely secret demand, Apple switched off certain end to end encryption in the country.…
Spotify hopes EU will fine Apple for violating DMA The European Union's dominant music service, Spotify, is coming for Apple once again, hoping to hit it where it hurts — the wallet. Spotify and Apple haven't been on the best of terms in, well, ever, and that doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. Now,…
It’s easier than ever to carry streaming accounts with us as we travel for work or pleasure. Many hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and other properties have smart TVs or set-top boxes from Roku and others that let us log in to Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV+, and other services. Some of these devices are configured so that…
Amazon Echo speakers with Alexa The AI assistant wars are heating up as Amazon announces Alexa+, an upgraded assistant powered by generative AI, while an upgraded Siri remains unfinished. Amazon has unveiled Alexa+, an AI assistant designed to offer more natural interactions and personalized assistance. The development comes as Apple continues to enhance its own…