Identity verification becomes mandatory for Apple Cash users in October Apple Cash, a popular payment service, offers a seamless experience within the iOS Messages app. However, identity verification changes are coming for users. Starting October 4, 2024, Apple Cash will require users to verify their identity for certain transactions, marking a shift in the service’s … Read more
Users may be able to trade inserts for auto-adjusting lenses. Apple is working on technology that could allow you to ditch the expensive Zeiss inserts needed to correct vision issues on the Apple Vision Pro. Future headsets could dynamically change focus based on what you’re looking at. Dynamically focusing systems use liquid-filled lenses and electrical … Read more
As well as updating default browser choices, EU users will have more control over default apps such as Messages, Photos, and Camera Apple is responding to EU criticism about alternative browser choices by simplifying selection, and in addition it’s adding more options over user control of other default apps. In response to the EU’s Digital … Read more
New camera updates updates coming to the iPhone 16 line Video: AppleInsider has learned exclusive new details regarding the upgraded camera system and rumored capture button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. Here’s what you need to know. Apple is widely expected to announce its latest round of iPhones during an event taking … Read more
Custom PCBs used to upgrade Mac Studio’s storage [YouTube/dosdude1] The flash storage on a Mac Studio is extremely difficult to upgrade, but a skilled hardware hacker has proven it can be done — assuming you have the skill, tools, time, and patience. Since its switch to Apple Silicon, Apple has soldered the storage to the … Read more
Works with: iPad (from 6th gen); iPad mini (from 5th gen); iPad Air (from 3rd gen); iPad Pro 11-inch; iPad Pro 12.9-inch (from 3rd gen); iPad Pro 13-inch The Logitech Crayon was one of the first quality alternatives to the original Apple Pencil, and since then the company has updated the stylus to an improved … Read more
iOS is at the heart of the iPhone experience. It’s the operating system on which everything else sits, while also delivering plenty of features and dedicated apps built by Apple itself. If you’ve ever wondered about when versions came out, how you can check the one you’re currently using, or how to update to the … Read more
Apple will release iOS 18, the next iteration of its iPhone operating system, later in 2024. The new update will bring exciting features like Apple Intelligence, customization capabilities, animated text in Messages, and plenty of other improvements and tweaks. But, will your existing iPhone support iOS 18 and will it be able to utilize all … Read more
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
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