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News Analysis
Do Apple's latest updates squash the right bugs?
iOS 16.4 and macOS Ventura 13.3 broke a lot of things.
The Macalope
The Apple Store has gone from blessing to black eye
Apple was once the darling of the retail world, but its stance on labor unions is a tough sell.
Macworld Podcast
WWDC 2023 is set for June 5
Is Apple having second thoughts about the big product thatu2019s headlining its upcoming developers' conference? We talk about WWDC and the start of Appleu2019s new reality in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
The Macalope
Cook confirms everything and nothing about the AR headset
Rare interview shows a side of Tim you've seen before.
Stay Foolish
Small updates can make a big splash at WWDC 2023
Headset or no, Apple will still have plenty to show off on June 5.
More Color
The Action button is perfect for the iPhone 15
The mute switch might actually become useful.
News Analysis
Time has basically run out for a spring Apple event
The calendar, like the telltale yellow iPhone announcement, strongly suggests Apple has decided not to bother with a spring event this year.
The Macalope
Welp, everyone hates Apple's AR headset and it hasn't even shipped yet
Tim Cook's Apple might be more willing to ship ill-defined products.
Apple Breakfast
Will the iPhone's move to USB-C come at a high price?
MFi money making, and imminent Mac Pro: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
News Analysis
Does macOS 13.3 mean a new Mac Pro is finally on the way?
There aren't many new features in the next macOS update, but it could signal something big is on the horizon.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What can generative AI do for Apple?
Are you ready to explore the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence and tech innovation? Today's topic is all about AI and how Apple could take advantage of its amazing capabilities.
News Analysis
Why is Apple ditching the buttons on the iPhone 15?
Why replace perfectly good buttons with solid-state controls that don't seem to solve any real problem?
The Macalope
Forget bezels and buttons, the iPhone 15's best new feature will be the App Store
More choice might be nice, but not all would-be iOS carpetbaggers are going to be great.
Stay Foolish
How Apple's AI project could bring a long-overdue Siri breakthrough
Apple engineers are actively looking into language-generating AI, similar to the systems that underlie chatbots like ChatGPT, for a number of applications.
Opinion
Will Apple 'fake' zoomed photos on the iPhone 15 too?
Of course, the Galaxy S23 Ultra isn’t taking actual clear pictures of the moon.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Is Apple TV+ doing enough to keep up?
With the third season of "Ted Lasso" coming up, we're wondering, is Apple TV+ doing enough to keep up with the competition? That’s on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
More Color
Key to the Mac's survival isn't an Air–it's the iPad Pro
The Mac and the iPad are on a collision course, and they're both about to run into the brick wall that Apple has erected between them.
The Macalope
Mixed reality distortion field: Tim Cook is doomed
If the AR headset isn't a hit, no one will remember the Tim Cook era.
Stay Foolish
iPhone 15 upgrades that will make you want one
Even if you've bought an iPhone recently, the phone coming this fall will feel like a big step up.
News Analysis
The rumored OLED iPad Pro price hike is plain crazy
OLED or not, Apple isn’t going to double the price of the iPad Pro.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: Your hottest Apple takes!
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, itu2019s all about your hot takes! You have strong opinions on the latest happenings in the world of Apple! Letu2019s hear what you have to say.
The Macalope
Apple is still getting ads comically wrong
Ads don't befit a company that purports to sell a better product.
Stay Foolish
Apple's digital music approach needs improvements
Apple acts as if digital music is a solved problem, but there are definitely places where the music listening experience could be improved.
News Analysis
The Studio Display's 16.4 beta firmware could signal the arrival of a new Mac Pro
Apple is testing the first firmware since October 2022 as macOS Ventura 13.3 looms.
Different Think
Why Apple shouldn't make another iPhone SE
There was a window when Apple's budget phone made sense, but it closed a while ago.
Rumor Reality Check
Apple's 5G modem is on the way–but what does it really mean for your iPhone?
Even Qualcomm's CEO believes that the first iPhones to use Apple's 5G modem will arrive in 2024.
News Analysis
iPhone Clean Energy Charging: How it works and why you want to keep it on
A new feature that arrived in iOS 16.1 helps reduce the carbon footprint of charging your iPhone.
The Macalope
Today's kids love the iPhone because they're afraid not to
Another year, another iPhone-Android survey to ignore.
Stay Foolish
Apple's machines are learning more intelligently than Bard and Bing
Apple's been doing AI in its own particular way, and it's not about chasing the market.
Different Think
The best way to save the Mac Pro? Keep Intel inside
Help us, Xeon, you're our only hope.
The Macalope
This is why Apple waits so long to introduce new tech
Rushing out half-baked ideas isn't just short-sighted. It's also irresponsible.
Stay Foolish
If Apple is making a big Air, why not a smaller one too?
A 15-inch MacBook Air is fine but these Apple devices need new screen sizes too
News Analysis
Microsoft just killed any hopes for a Boot Camp revival on Apple silicon
If you want to run Windows 11 on an M1 or M2 Mac, you need to use virtualization.
The Macalope
Maybe Siri actually is smarter than Bing and Bard
Apple is smart to play the waiting game with AI.
Rumor Reality Check
Should you buy any of the latest MacBook rumors?
The recent rumors about a 15-inch Air seem reliable, but for other MacBooks are not as solid.
More Color
Is Apple making a Mac Pro tower nobody wants?
Apple silicon might be changing Apple's most powerful Mac in all the wrong ways.
Opinion
Hey Siri, is Apple letting another AI opportunity pass by?
ChatGPT, Midjourney, Bard, Bing, and more: The generative AI arms race is missing a key player.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: Will Mac gaming ever catch on?
The Mac has a long and storied history, but video games play a very small role. In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we discuss the state of Mac gaming.
The Macalope
Apple's war against leakers is really a battle against the people that matter most
The National Labor Relations Board warns Apple against treating its employees like the enemy.
Stay Foolish
Apple's culture makes the Mac a bad gaming platform
The hardware is an easy fix. The real obstacle for gaming is the company's attitude.
Opinion
The HomePod 2 should have been a killer soundbar
Apple missed the change to turn its high-fi speaker into a killer soundbar.
More Color
Down is up: iPhone slumps, iPad soars, and big is small
Apple had its first year-over-year decline in four years, but Tim Cook and company see light coming through the tunnel.
Different Think
Apple has a big problem, and its name is Siri
Siri is the cloth-eared and wildly overconfident elephant in the living room.
News Analysis
Samsung's Galaxy S23 phones are so boring there's nothing for Apple to steal
If you weren't paying attention to Wednesday's Unpacked event, you might not even realize Samsung has new phones.
The Macalope
The folding iPad will be just like the Apple Watch Ultra
Even if you don't need it, you'll want it.
Stay Foolish
If you're relying on Apple to get work done, you're better off going it alone
In comparison to what other companies offer, Apple's foray feels a bit slapdash and duct-taped together. Apple's collaboration tools need some work
The Macalope