Macworld Podcast: The living legacy of the MacinTech Mac User Group

This week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast features a discussion with the MacinTech MUG—MUG stands for Mac Users Group, and this one is located in the Denver area of Colorado in the United States. They’ve been together for decades and we take this opportunity to talk about MUGs, how they got started, what MUGs meant…

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I’m skipping the Apple Watch Series 10 this year, and so should you

The Apple Watch is the most popular smartwatch on the market, offering a slew of health and fitness features in an iconic design. Since the Apple Watch’s initial debut a decade ago, the iPhone maker has been introducing fresh models annually, which feature enhanced capabilities and occasional design tweaks. On paper, the latest Apple Watch…

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iPhone prices soar with demand for Pro models & more storage

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Consumer demand for premium iPhones with extra storage is fueling a surge in the average price per device, with it topping $1,000 for the first time. Apple's latest iPhones have hit a new high in popularity and price, with the average U.S. retail price (US-WARP) reaching a record $1,018…

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How to clear dirt and fluff from iPhone’s charging port: Remove debris to make cable charging possible again

Why won’t my iPhone charge anymore? Many of us have been there, frantically wiggling the charging cable to try to get the charging icon on our phone screen. If your iPhone stops charging properly when you connect a cable, the likely reason is fluff, dust or debris stuck in your phone’s charging port. This stuff…

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European Commission probes Corning over antitrust concerns

Ceramic Shield on an iPhone 16 | Image credit: Apple The European Union is investigating Corning over concerns that the company might misuse its dominant position in the global market for alkali-aluminosilicate glass, commonly used in smartphone screens. If you own a smartphone, chances are, the glass used to make the screen came from Corning.…

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Hands on with Belkin’s Vision Pro strap that Apple didn’t want to make

The new Belkin head strap for Apple Vision Pro Apple elected not to make a combination strap for Apple Vision Pro that used the solo knit back with an over the head support. Belkin made one instead, and we've got it installed. Well-known accessory maker Belkin is out with its latest accessory for Apple's spatial…

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How much Apple Silicon improves with each release

M4 is Apple's latest chips - Image credit: Apple Apple Silicon speed has steadily improved since the debut in 2020. Here's how much faster Apple has made its chips in just four years. Chip generations tend to improve with age. As designs get better and production processes squeeze more onto a smaller space, the performance…

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