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Macworld For regular readers of this column, here is a programming note: the Macalope will be off the next four weeks, so you will have to make up your own opinions about Apple’s travails with AI, tariffs, and making text in Liquid Glass appear in any way legibly. Also, someone will have to stop by […]

One of the downsides of tech giants creating Silicon Valley was the affordable housing crisis it spurred. That has made it next to impossible for those on typical salaries to rent or buy in the area. Apple was one of a number of tech companies which pledged to help out back in 2019, and so

Macworld When you think about iOS 26, Liquid Glass is probably the first thing that comes to mind. However, the update also brings a lot of other exciting things like Live Translation, a better filter for unwanted messages and calls, and polls in iMessage. The second beta of iOS 26 also added a new ringtone

Macworld Plug your MacBook in and out of a multi-port laptop docking station to swiftly add multiple devices and external displays with just one cable connection to your laptop. We tested the top contenders to find the best Thunderbolt and USB-C docks available to owners of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Thunderbolt, USB4 or

The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is one of the most valuable free services available on the web, ensuring that important sources of information are protected from the vicissitudes of fate and tech companies. Until recently, the archive was able to capture the entirety of Reddit, but that is no longer the case following new restrictions

You can now watch Apple TV+ shows on in-flight entertainment systems across United Airlines’ fleet of planes, thanks to a new partnership announced today. United travellers can get free access to Apple Originals like Severance, Slow Horses, and Ted Lasso, with more titles being added on a monthly basis. more…

Macworld Not everyone wants to drop over a thousand dollars on a new phone. Good thing you don’t have to. This iPhone 15 Pro Max in premium refurbished condition is a more affordable way to get one of Apple’s most advanced phones without paying full price. Right now, it’s on sale for $769.99 (reg. $1,099). This model

Fortnite returned to the App Store in the US back in May after a federal court ruling, and is now set to return in Australia too after a similar judgment there. While Epic Games celebrated the ruling, the fate of the app in other countries still remains far from certain – and its availability in

As part of the overall redesign, Liquid Glass has been implemented throughout iOS 26, changing how app icons, toolbars, tab bars and system controls look and behave. But Apple is also open to just having a bit of a fun with the new material, like the completely-over-the-top refraction effect when you pull down the Lock

A leaker last month indicated that the iPhone 17 Air would get a “binned” version of the A19 Pro chip, with only five graphics cores instead of six. They’ve today reiterated this, affirming another of the compromises buyers will have to make if they want Apple’s slimmest ever iPhone … more…