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Vision Pro will replace the Mac before the iPhone
The Apple Vision Pro isn't meant to be mobile yet. But it's great for home offices.
Opinion
How the widget revolution will transform our screens
From the Apple Watch to the Mac, Apple is finally embracing widgets—and it's going to be great.
News Analysis
Best Buyu2019s Apple Watch Ultra plan is a peek at Appleu2019s hardware sub
You can get an Apple Watch Ultra for $623.52 if you keep it for three years.
News Analysis
Apple's Vision Pro strategy is looking a lot like the iPod
A cheaper version with the same interface is reportedly coming in 2025.
Opinion
Game Porting Toolkit is a big step to fixing Mac gaming
The developer tool is similar to Valve's Proton technology, though Apple hasn't unleashed its full potential just yet.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and macOS Sonoma
The Mac takes center stage on this weeku2019s episode of the Macworld Podcast! We have a new 15-inch MacBook Air, a new Mac Studio, the unveiling of macOS Sonoma, and more! Stick around and find out the latest!
Stay Foolish
Three WWDC software announcements that hint at new Apple home gear
Apple has staked a few meager claims in the past but hasn't really invested in expanding over the past several years. That may be about to change.
The Macalope
The fake eyes have it: Apple's Vision needs some refinement
The high-priced headset is equal parts amazing and troubling.
Opinion
Vision Pro is a VR headset for people who hate VR headsets
Apple's new headset walks a fine line between isolation and intrusion.
News Analysis
Apple needs the M2 Ultra Mac Pro more than we do
The Apple silicon Mac Pro has one job: To keep Apple's most demanding users from switching to a PC.
More Color
Why the Mac, not Vision Pro, was the real hero of WWDC
Apple's Mac announcements on Monday were huge news, despite being overshadowed by shiny future products and platforms that won't let anyone do anything until 2024.
The Macalope
The buzzword Apple didn't utter during the WWDC keynote speaks volumes
Let the hot takes about Apple falling further behind in AI flow.
Stay Foolish
Wearables will be the thing to watch at WWDC
The new AR headset will get all the attention but don't overlook watchOS 10.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: WWDC23 preview
The biggest Apple event of the year is a few days away! In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, weu2019re going to preview whatu2019s in store at WWDC!
Opinion
Apple silicon has made a mess of desktop Macs
Apple's switch to its own processors has brought speed, performanceu2014and confusion.
The Macalope
WWDC 2023: Selling the future and buying time
A lot will be announced at WWDC but we'll still need to wait.
Opinion
The Mac was shamefully left out of Bungie's Marathon revival
The rebirth of Marathon does not include the Mac and that's a big letdown for longtime Mac users.
Different Think
Apple is finally ready to admit the Apple Watch is all wrong
Eight years on from the device's debut, the way we control our Apple Watches is about to change. And not a moment too soon.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Macworld reader hot takes
On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, itu2019s all about your hot takes! You have thoughts on the latest happenings in the world of Apple! Letu2019s hear what you have to say!
Opinion
Warner Bros. Discovery blew it with the new Max app for Apple TV
A series of own goals defines the company's big shift to "Max."
More Color
Apple’s AI future could be a lot brighter than it seems
Apple's nowhere when it comes to AI. That's the narrative. The thing is, it's not true. At least, not yet.
Apple Breakfast
Once again, youu2019ll have to wait till next year for the iPhone you really want
Risky headsets and transparent headphones: All the news, rumors, and tips you missed last week.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: The changing face of watchOS
Reports say that it's time for major changes with watchOS 10. We talk about the new face of the Apple Watch in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
Stay Foolish
Final Cut Pro changes everything and nothing about the iPad
Apple recently took a step towards the idea of the iPad as the modern-day computer replacement, but is it too little, too late?
The Macalope
If no one can afford Apple's AR headset, does it matter how good it is?
The Reality is, Apple's headset is 'so good' but priced too high for most people.
News Analysis
Did Apple just confirm its biggest ever WWDC?
If there’s no spot for Final Cut Pro on the iPad, something big must be coming.
Feature
These far-out features could come to your iPhone before you know it
You won't see these futuristic features in the iPhone 15—but they might show up in the iPhone 20.
Rumor Reality Check
Apple busts prolific Twitter leaker ahead of WWDC
A source of many recent leaks has been found out, and jobs lost, in an apparent sting operation.
Opinion
Google just showed Apple what it needs to plant inside its walled garden
If Apple's ecosystem is to remain competitive, it needs to embrace generative AI.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: What will happen with the Mac at WWDC 2023?
Major technological advancements and a new version of macOS are in the not-too-distant future from Apple, and we might get all the details at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. We talk about it all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast!
News Analysis
We're never going to stop paying for Apple devices
The iPad Pro finally has a purpose—normalizing subscription software.
Stay Foolish
The must-have accessory for Apple's AR headset? An Apple One subscription
Apple's services provide the glue that bonds everything together.
The Macalope
Pump the brakes GM, you're not going to win the CarPlay fight
The decision to go it alone will crash and burn, even with a former Apple VP on board.
Stay Foolish
iMac at 25: The cool and colorful Mac that changed Apple–and the world
On May 6, 1998, Apple introduced the iMac. And the rest is history.
More Color
Apple's parade of horribles is actually pretty great
Apple's March quarter was a bit like a movie with bad word of mouth, but then you actually see it, and you think it wasn't that bad. In fact, maybe it was… good?
Opinion
The iPad Pro’s battery life is terrible and Apple isn’t doing anything about it
Once an unbeatable champion, Apple's premium tablet now plays in the lower divisions.
News Analysis
Apple needs to change the way AirPods get updates
Another AirPods firmware update has arrived–but it's anyone's guess when you'll get it.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: What to expect with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 at WWDC 2023
At WWDC, what will Apple introduce with iOS 17 and iPad )S 17? Maybe a bit more than we expected! We talk about the possibilities on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
The Macalope
As it turns out, the iPhone is actually a bargain compared to Android phones
Apple makes expensive phones that people actually want to buy—even years later.
Opinion
Does Apple even need to make a Mac Pro anymore?
Between the limited upgradability of Apple Silicon and the power of Mac Studio, a Mac Pro doesn't seem to have a place anymore.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: Apple's headset approaches reality
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we talk about the latest rumblings about Apple's new platform: how it will be powered, what software it will run, and if it could possibly blow us away
More Color
Ads are coming to Apple TV+ because Apple hates losing and loves money
It's a question of when, not if.
The Macalope
Apple scores another Epic win
Apple has all but won the battle over Fortnite, and Epic's CEO isn't happy.
Opinion
Three new M2 MacBooks that could debut at WWDC
Here's our best guess as to what could arrive alongside the AR headset.
More Color
Apple's AR headset will lean on a lot of old tech
Apple's carefully crafted ecosystem will allow it to build a new platform that feels both fresh and familiar.
The Macalope
Someone will pay for sideloading in iOS 17–and it won't be Apple
Apple is rumored to be opening up iOS 17 to side-loading, but if you're a developer, don't expect too much.
Stay Foolish
How rumors get from Apple to your computer screen
Rumors, like sausage and political policy, are a little less magical when you see exactly how they're made.
Opinion
The 15-inch MacBook Air will be the perfect mix of portability, price, and performance
Rumors say the new laptop will make its debut at WWDC.
Rumor Reality Check
The Apple rumor mill needs to hit the reset button
Apple rumors are never exactly reliable, but lately seem quite erratic. Nothing is real until Apple says it's real.
More Color