December 2024

Apple released the second round of AI features powered by Apple Intelligence this week through iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia. Now it’s the iWork suite of productivity apps that has an Apple Intelligence update ready for the world. more…

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Macworld We’ve heard for some time that the iPhone 17—either the entire line or just the new “Air” variant—will change up the iconic design of Apple’s phone with a new centered camera bump. Now, thanks to an alleged leaked image (shown above) of the phone’s frame out of the supply chain from a Weibo user,

Aside from the $3500 starting price, there’s one common complaint about Apple Vision Pro that most customers experience. Apple has worked with an unlikely partner to provide a solution that the Cupertino firm will sell directly. more…

Apple is reportedly preparing to take another significant step in its silicon independence journey, according to Mark Gurman reporting for Bloomberg. The shift is expected to first appear in refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini hardware as soon as the upcoming year. more…

OpenAI has unveiled two new ChatGPT features today as part of its 12 days of OpenAI campaign. Notably, ChatGPT is learning how to include video input and screen sharing in voice conversation. And while the firm is feeling festive, there’s a fun new Santa mode arriving just in time for the holidays. more…

If you’ve ever wondered whether security cameras and alarms are effective at deterring burglars, the answer is yes – and that comes from a very reliable source: burglars. KGW-TV asked 86 inmates convicted of burglary what would make them more likely to rob a home, and which things would deter them … more…

Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Quick, speedy, reliable and reasonably priced. Additional backup and customization options. Easy to fine-tune a backup, synchronization, or clone function. Cons Slightly awkward navigation to the home screen. YouTube tutorial videos for ChronoSync are six years out of date. Progress bar elements should show estimated time remaining. Our

Sentiment analysis on social media suggests that certain emoji and internet acronyms are now falling out of favor, either being used less frequently, or attracting negative comments. Top of the list is the enraged pouting face, aka 😡, while RIP is the most disliked acronym … more…

Does your state support Apple Wallet’s digital state ID or driver’s license feature yet? As of today, there are 10 locations that officially let iPhone users digitize their ID or license in the Wallet app. more…