October 2024

Apple Intelligence is launching later this month, bringing a first wave of AI features to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But as with all AI technology, the matter of privacy is a key one to pay attention to. How does Apple Intelligence handle user privacy? Here’s what you should know. more…

Of all the smart home products I’ve tried over the years, one stands out as making the biggest impact in my life day to day while also giving me the type of automation that was only available in the movies previously. I am talking about Matter-enabled window shades, and I just installed a new set

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Macworld Anker’s Prime Charge is a sure way to keep your devices charged at all times and keep your desk tidy. Since it’s on sale for Prime members for just $119, down from its $170 MSRP, now’s the best time to get one. First of all, this is a fairly small device, so it won’t

If you were asked to list off the iPhone 16 Pro’s changes, what would come to mind? Likely Camera Control, better battery, improved cameras, the forthcoming Apple Intelligence, and so on. These are clearly the headliners. But there’s one tiny upgrade that’s consistently surprised me: the new iPhone 16 display’s minimum brightness. more…

We are now ready to roundup some fresh new deals we have spotted this morning to join the ongoing all-time low on the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, the new Apple Pencil Pro with Find My, and the best price yet on Apple’s new 25W MagSafe charger. Firstly, we have new all-time lows on

Apple has opened a huge new research lab in Shenzhen, China. The lab was first announced back in March, but the South China Morning Post reports that it became operational this week. Here’s what Apple has planned for the facility, and how it relates to struggling iPhone sales. more…

Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros High battery capacity Super slim and lightweight 15W Qi2 wireless or 30W wired Colors Cons Our Verdict We rate the Anker MagGo 10K Slim Power Bank magnetic power bank for its slim profile, mega recharging power and 15W Qi2 wireless or 30W wired speeds. Owners of the iPhone

Macworld Apple’s 16-series iPhones launched as recently as last month, but the rumor mill never stops spinning. We’re already getting plenty of leaks and tips about the updates and new features coming to the next generation of iPhone in 2025—or in this case, existing features coming to a wider range of handsets. This fall, Apple

Macworld Every fall Apple releases four new iPhones, but until last year I only had eyes for the Pro. Not the standard, not the mini or the Plus (depending on the year), and not the Pro Max. Just the Pro—a wonderful combination of high-end features and a compact body. But in 2023 that changed, mainly