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iOS 18: 5 delightful little features that didn’t make the WWDC keynote
Apple’s making dozens of changes to iOS, and sometimes its the small changes that have the biggest impact.
Stay Foolish
Apple is finally letting you have it your way–kinda
You'll have the opportunity to give the iPhone a personal touch, but Apple makes sure the iPhone still looks like an iPhone.
Opinion
Apple Intelligence is nice, but Apple Laziness is my jam
With iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia, I can stay nestled in my cushy chair with my MacBook for the whole day.
News Analysis
Apple does its best work inside its walled garden
Apple Intelligence is cool, but the best features work between devices.
The Macalope
Apple's smartest new features leave the Intelligence behind
The best features coming this fall are just plain smart.
News
WWDC: Catch up on the big announcements!
We've got full coverage of iOS 18, macOS 15, and much much more!
News
These are the hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence
Apple's requirements are fairly steep.
Feature
WWDC keynote is here: Preview all the new features in iOS 18, macOS 15, and more!
Our minute-by-minute keynote preview is here just in time
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WWDC 2024: Everything you need to know before the big show
What you need to know about Apple's WWDC 2024 including date and time, rumors, how to watch the keynote, and the expected product and software updates.
News
It's finally happening: A standalone Apple Passwords app is coming
Apple will finally break passwords out of Settings and carry it over to other platforms.
How-To
How to get your iPhone ready to be the first to try iOS 18 when it arrives
Here's what you need to do to prepare your iPhone ahead of WWDC.
Mac 911
'Show Sidebar' option turned off in the Finder? Here's how to bring it back to macOS
Apple links two settings together, which can prevent you from revealing the Finder window sidebar.
News
Apple's Mail app to get an AI upgrade with smart replies, sorting, and summaries
Report claims 'Project Blackpearl' is the code name for a big Mail overhaul in iOS 18 and macOS 15.
News
Apple finally fixes years-old Screen Time flaws
Screen Time still has issues and feels like a neglected feature.
Opinion
Apple's biggest keynote in years will still feel empty
Why? Because there won't be any new Macs.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What will happen at WWDC24?
The most anticipated Apple event of 2024 starts next week! What should we expect at WWDC24? What are we hoping for? That’s coming up on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
News
Apple's AI chatbot won't be enabled unless you want it
A new report claims Apple is making its AI features opt-in instead of opt-out.
The Macalope
So Apple really made a great iPad Pro feature and just didn't tell anyone?
Apple implements privacy by default.
News
iOS 18 to allow text effects for individual words in iMessage
The latest leak suggests that iMessage in iOS 18 will take fun text effects a step further.
News
Settings, Control Center updates coming this fall
Settings will get a 'cleaner layout' that's easier to use.
Feature
iOS 18, macOS 15 & everything coming from Apple in June
June is one of the biggest months of the year in the Apple calendar, and this year should be especially exciting.
Mac 911
How to avoid force ejecting mounted volumes in macOS
Sometimes, an external drive, disk image, or other mounted volume refuses to leave macOS of its own free will.
News
Report: An iOS 18 update will enable Siri to control any app
The feature, coming in early 2025, will be limited at the start but expand over time.
News
'Project Greymatter' brings AI tools to iOS, macOS
More details emerge about the AI features we can expect to see at WWDC in June.
How-To
How to join Apple’s beta program and test the new software coming at WWDC
Beta testers can try out pre-release versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS & tvOS. Here's how Apple's beta program works.
News
Apple surrenders, allows Android users to access TV+
Recruiting a senior Android engineer to build an app with "fun new features."
Mac 911
How to recover deleted notes in the Notes app
There’s an easy way and a hard way to recover lost entries in the Notes app for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Why are you excited about Apple WWDC24?
What do you want to see at WWDC? We’ve got your hot takes on what you want from Apple on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
News
Apple's AI emoji feature will spice up your chats
Get ready for ‘custom emojis on the fly' in iOS 18 and macOS 15.
Stay Foolish
Apple's best innovations are the ones you can't see
Sometimes Apple does its best work when there's very little 'wow factor' involved.
News
Relax, that iOS 17.5 Photos bug doesn't mean Apple keeps your deleted photos
The issue had nothing to do with iCloud.
Reviews
Apple Preview review: Almost the perfect PDF companion on macOS
Preview is the best document viewer for most Mac users offering a bit of everything for everyone.
News
Yay! Systems Settings will get an interface tune-up in macOS 15
In addition, 'Apple ID' is changing its name to 'Apple Account.'
Feature
Apple Wi-Fi network vulnerability could leak your location in real-time
Researchers find Apple's Wi-Fi Positioning System 'represents a really serious privacy vulnerability.' Here's what's happening how to make sure your network can't be discovered.
Reviews
ExpressVPN review
Despite a fairly basic Mac app, ExpressVPN is fast, privacy-focused, and easy to use – making it easy to recommend.
News
Exhausted? Vegan? You'll soon be able to express it through emoji
Proposed emoji likely coming to the iPhone in 2025 include exhausted face, fingerprint, beet, and a splatter.
Best Picks
Best VPN for iPhone: Unlock content with these recommended services
Looking for the best VPN for iPhone? These recommended services provide privacy, security, and unblock content around the world.
News
Apple fixes 'reappearing photos' bug with iOS 17.5.1
Some users had found old deleted photos back in their library, but this quick iOS update fixes that.
News
Here are the new AI features coming to your iPhone with iOS 18
Straight from the rumor mill: Auto-summarized notifications, news synopses and voice transcription among the "bold changes" in iOS 18.
News
Here’s everything new in the iOS 17.5 update for your iPhone and iPad
The biggest change in this version is support for detecting unwanted trackers across platforms, not just those that work with Find My.
Mac 911
Is your Mac sluggish or running hot? Here's what to do
Sometimes quitting apps and restarting the Mac is the best course of action.
News
Warning: iOS 17.5 may resurface previously deleted photos
They were never really gone in the first place, though.
News
Eye Tracking, Vocal Shortcuts, Music Haptics and more coming to iPhone and iPad
Eye Tracking, Vocal Shortcuts, Music Haptics and more coming to iPhone and iPad
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