How to quickly access network settings on an iPhone

Apple is full of surprises in iOS. Nearly every icon on your home screen reveals a menu of options when you touch and hold. These have varying degrees of usefulness, but one that I’ve found most helpful and that many people were unaware of is touching and holding the Settings app itself. This reveals a…

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Your Mac might not be as secure as you think it is

You’ve probably heard the old myth that Macs don’t get viruses. Yes, macOS has fewer malware threats than Windows, but you’re sadly mistaken if you think your Mac is 100% free of any security flaws, pitfalls, and vulnerabilities. Apple works hard to keep our Macs safe from malware and other attacks with safeguards in place…

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Potentially devastating typhoon approaching Hong Kong, disrupting life and business.

Satellite imagery provided by NASA of Yagi with Apple logos indicating factories and stores Super Typhoon Yagi, the second strongest tropical cyclone of 2024, is impacting southern China, once again highlighting Apple's reliance on the country as iPhone 16 launches. Natural disasters and pandemics can cause incredible devastation to those impacted, and the loss of…

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How to watch Apple’s iPhone 16 ‘Glowtime’ event live

It’s iPhone season and Apple is kicking it off with an event on Monday, September 9. The event, dubbed “It’s Glowtime,” is expected to showcase the iPhone 16 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10 (or possibly X), SE 3 and Ultra 3, and new AirPods. We could even see a new iPad mini and more—so…

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Apple’s Glowtime event live blog: News, rumors, how to watch, and what’s coming

Apple’s big iPhone day is nearly here! The Glowtime iPhone event will kick off at 10am PT Monday with a video keynote that introduces the biggest new products of the fall: the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10. And there may be a few surprises along the way as well, including new AirPods, an…

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Incredible tech breakthrough transforms the iPhone charger

Macworld Charge fastest, charge coolest Wireless charging is a wonderful convenience for iPhone owners: rather than fiddling with wires, you simply place your phone on the pad and walk away. But that doesn’t mean all wireless chargers offer the same degree of convenience or functionality. On the convenience front, the most obvious “added value” bonus…

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