April 2025

iPadOS 19 will be unveiled right about six weeks from now, not too far off at all. And one rumored addition, a Mac-style menu bar, is set to upgrade iPad productivity in several ways—including one that I’m especially excited about. more…

Apple Watch isn’t the only product turning 10 this month. A decade ago, Apple released the 12-inch Retina MacBook, the company’s most futuristic and misunderstood machine. more…

Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Enjoyable survival-horror action Modest system requirements Free demo available Cons Definitely not suitable for children Zombie-slaying can get a bit monotonous at times Our Verdict It might not be the best game in the series, but the zombie-slaying action is still good fun, and a new enemy called

Macworld Until the company was granted an exemption a fortnight ago, President Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs threatened to be a major headache for Apple. A large proportion of its products are manufactured in China, and the severe tariffs on that nation’s exports could have forced it to put up prices. While Tim Cook may be feeling

Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 6-in-1 charging High-capacity power bank Fast 15W for iPhone Solid stand Cons No Apple Watch fast charge Our Verdict The Alogic Roam is a solid power bank for those with mid-range travel or a long commute, with three power ports, a built-in USB-C cable and clever fold-out wireless

Macworld Whether or not the iPad can replace a MacBook often depends on what you do. For students and professionals, the iPad Pro’s superior display, Apple Pencil input, and portability have made it the ideal productivity device. It worked for me; I earned my college degree and worked as a TV script translator while relying

Macworld My 20-year-old didn’t like that when they typed “excited” in a text message on their iPhone, iOS automatically seemed to apply a Ripple effect, part of the set of somewhat pointless Text Effects that Apple added in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 Sequoia. When I test this out, I see suggestions for certain words

In the wake of the recent tariffs debacle, both Bloomberg and The Financial Times are reporting that Apple aims to manufacture import almost all of its iPhones sold in the United States from India, rather than China, by the end of next year. This means Apple would need India to make more than 60 million

Macworld Printers are unreliable. Scanners are bulky. Filing cabinets? Ancient history. If you’re still jugging paperwork like it’s 1999, you’re working way too hard. iScanner turns your iPhone into an all-in-one document manager, and it’s at an all-time low price right now: $24.99 with code SCAN at checkout, but only through April 27. This mobile scanner app is a life-saver

Apple is reportedly preparing to give the iPhone a “Stage Manager-like interface” when connected to an external display via USB-C. But this niche iOS 19 addition is likely just setting the groundwork for a bigger update next year: true multitasking on the iPhone Fold. more…