A key advantage of carrying an always-connected device with you is that you can summon help in nearly any emergency. But what if you’re incapacitated? By setting up Medical ID within the Health app in iOS, you can let anyone near you or who discovers you use your phone to send health information to emergency … Read more
The first set of Apple Intelligence features was released to developers! What features are available? And what’s it like to use them? We’re talking about our early impressions of Apple Intelligence on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 896 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Listen to episode 896 on … Read more
Midea 2 Zone Air Fryer Midea has released a new air fryer that can cook two different items simultaneously, and we’re eager to find out if it justifies the high price tag. Let it be known I am incredibly skeptical of any kitchen gadget fad that gains traction on social media. I scoffed at the … Read more
Apple, along with Google, will be addressing a browser security vulnerability that’s been around for nearly 20 years, according to a report by (paid subscription required). The breach is being later this week and involves an IP address with a special purpose. Devices connected to the internet use IP addresses for device and location identification, … Read more
The current version of macOS, aka macOS 14, aka Sonoma (named after the Californian wine region), has been available since September 2023. It brought new features to Macs including changes to widgets, a new Game Mode, the ability to easily turn web pages into web apps, and fun additions to video conferencing apps. Read on … Read more
Icon for Safari in macOS Apple is fixing a vulnerability in Safari for macOS, that seems to date back to the dawn of Intel Macs. The Defcon hacking conference is taking place from August 8 to August 11 in Las Vegas, which hosts talks about newly discovered security issues. One talk set to occur over … Read more
A new iOS 17.6.1 update is available Apple has released iOS 17.6.1, alongside updates to iPadOS and macOS Sonoma, all believed to be a minor update concentrating on security, plus a bug fix for Advanced Data Protection. It’s not fully clear what the entirety of the upgrades include. However, for iOS and iPadOS, there is … Read more
The iOS 18 beta is out now! It’s tempting to rush out and download it. Now that you don’t even need a paid developer account to grab the Developer Beta, there’s nothing but a couple minutes of filling out forms standing between you and an early look at the big iOS update coming this fall. … Read more
The White House. A report has outlined how Tim Cook has become the chief lobbyist for Apple. This is unsurprising, given Cook and predecessor Steve Jobs’ history of influencing world governments. Apple has consistently worked to appease the U.S. government, including lobbying lawmakers to try and get its way. The top of the food chain, … Read more
Apple TV 4K [left], Google TV Streamer [right] Google TV Streamer is Alphabet’s updated replacement for discontinued Chromecast. Here’s how it fares versus the Apple TV 4K. The Google Chromecast has been Google’s go-to solution to cheaply add smarts to a dumb TV for quite a few years. However, with the introduction of the Google … Read more
iPad Pro refresh helped Apple beat earnings expectations Customers are opting for the high-end iPad Pro models, driving an increase in sales and renewed interest in Apple’s tablet line. In May 2024, Apple launched new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, featuring faster processors, improved displays, and slimmer designs. These updates were introduced mid-quarter, offering … Read more
If you’re looking for a cheap 4K streaming device, you can’t do much better than the Chromecast with Google TV. Available for $50 with 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos in a tidy design that plugs into an HDMI port and hides behind your TV, Chromecast is the perfect foil to Apple TV 4K: half the … Read more