Macworld
@macworld.com
News, reviews, tips, and more from the experts on all things Apple.
There’s a quiet shift happening in Cupertino, and it could change how your iPhone listens — and who it listens to. www.macworld.com/article/2975...
Apple may finally let users switch from Siri to another voice assistant
iOS 26.2 beta shows Apple testing deeper system-level support for third-party assistants.
www.macworld.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
There’s a quiet shift happening in Cupertino, and it could change how your iPhone listens — and who it listens to. www.macworld.com/article/2975...
Apple's core iPhones remain successful, yet the newer models aren't gaining traction. The long term strategy questions are starting to show. www.macworld.com/article/2968...
The iPhone is stuck in a very successful rut
Apple's Think Different strategy isn't working yet, but it shouldn't give up.
www.macworld.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Apple's core iPhones remain successful, yet the newer models aren't gaining traction. The long term strategy questions are starting to show. www.macworld.com/article/2968...
Don’t shed too many tears for Apple’s accountants. Reports suggest that the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max are all selling healthily... www.macworld.com/article/2972...
Uh oh! The iPhone 16e is reportedly a failure too
It looks like the iPhone Air has some company.
www.macworld.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Don’t shed too many tears for Apple’s accountants. Reports suggest that the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max are all selling healthily... www.macworld.com/article/2972...
There are thousands of old aluminum iMacs sitting around the world, doing nothing - wouldn’t it be cool if you could use them as a standalone monitor for that brand new M5 MacBook Pro you just bought? www.macworld.com/article/2973...
This Mac user converted an old iMac into a Studio Display–here's how
It's not a simple plug-and-play conversion, but you can make it work if you have the money, time, wherewithal, and patience.
www.macworld.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
There are thousands of old aluminum iMacs sitting around the world, doing nothing - wouldn’t it be cool if you could use them as a standalone monitor for that brand new M5 MacBook Pro you just bought? www.macworld.com/article/2973...
When this effect is turned on, the Mac displays a bright white border around the display, which aims to mimic the effect of a selfie ring light. But how effective is the new feature? www.macworld.com/article/2971...
See how well macOS 26.2 Tahoe’s new ‘Edge Light’ works in the dark
The latest macOS beta adds a new camera effect that mimics a ring light, enhancing image quality in low-light environments.
www.macworld.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
When this effect is turned on, the Mac displays a bright white border around the display, which aims to mimic the effect of a selfie ring light. But how effective is the new feature? www.macworld.com/article/2971...
Welcome to the latest instalment of the popular gameshow “AI, or just crap?” www.macworld.com/article/2960...
When we need it the most, Apple is starting to Think Different again
Cupertino employs real human artists instead of letting technology do the work.
www.macworld.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Welcome to the latest instalment of the popular gameshow “AI, or just crap?” www.macworld.com/article/2960...
'We could talk about what Apple’s done wrong lately. We could. Probably for a while...But now Apple seems set to do something right...' www.macworld.com/article/2967...
Wait, is Apple actually going to make the Mac everyone wants?
The rumored low-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip is the device Apple has refused to make.
www.macworld.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
'We could talk about what Apple’s done wrong lately. We could. Probably for a while...But now Apple seems set to do something right...' www.macworld.com/article/2967...
Apple: "We'll build our own AI soon"
Also Apple: hands Google $1 billion a year to power Siri
www.macworld.com/article/2963...
Also Apple: hands Google $1 billion a year to power Siri
www.macworld.com/article/2963...
Report: Apple to pay Google $1B a year to provide Siri's updated AI brain
The 1.2-trillion parameter model will serve as the basis for the next-generation Siri.
www.macworld.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Apple: "We'll build our own AI soon"
Also Apple: hands Google $1 billion a year to power Siri
www.macworld.com/article/2963...
Also Apple: hands Google $1 billion a year to power Siri
www.macworld.com/article/2963...
GarageBand now looks more like a guitar. The future is shiny. www.macworld.com/article/2961...
Apple updates three icons with Liquid Glass to prove it still matters
GarageBand, Photomator, and Pixelmator Pro get new looks.
www.macworld.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
GarageBand now looks more like a guitar. The future is shiny. www.macworld.com/article/2961...
Apple's big promises now point to 2026 - smarter Siri, new AI, fresh ambition. It just has to make good on it this time. www.macworld.com/article/2961...
Apple might actually be doomed if Siri misses another deadline
Tim Cook says enhanced Siri is coming. Let's hope so.
www.macworld.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Apple's big promises now point to 2026 - smarter Siri, new AI, fresh ambition. It just has to make good on it this time. www.macworld.com/article/2961...
Just over a month after the official release of iOS 26 to the public, Apple is now rolling out iOS 26.1, the first major update to Apple’s new iPhone OS. www.macworld.com/article/2959...
These 7 new features make iOS 26.1 a must-have instant iPhone update
The first major iOS 26 update a huge once, but these new settings and gestures make the iPhone experience smoother and smarter.
www.macworld.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Just over a month after the official release of iOS 26 to the public, Apple is now rolling out iOS 26.1, the first major update to Apple’s new iPhone OS. www.macworld.com/article/2959...
Apple's next 'event' might just involve tinsel and fairy lights - but even holiday decorations come with rumors www.macworld.com/article/2960...
Apple plans mysterious November 12 retail store 'event'
It could signal the overdue launch of new HomePod and Apple TV models.
www.macworld.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Apple's next 'event' might just involve tinsel and fairy lights - but even holiday decorations come with rumors www.macworld.com/article/2960...
So. Farewell then, Liquid Glass. You died doing what you loved: Disrupting the user experience.
www.macworld.com/article/2953...
www.macworld.com/article/2953...
RIP Liquid Glass: September 15-November 3, 2025
You died doing what you loved: Disrupting the user experience.
www.macworld.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
So. Farewell then, Liquid Glass. You died doing what you loved: Disrupting the user experience.
www.macworld.com/article/2953...
www.macworld.com/article/2953...
Like Wordle? This Apple News game is even better.
www.macworld.com/article/2956...
www.macworld.com/article/2956...
This Apple News+ game replaced Wordle as my new word puzzle obsession
Emoji Game challenges the New York Times for addictive puzzle supremacy.
www.macworld.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Like Wordle? This Apple News game is even better.
www.macworld.com/article/2956...
www.macworld.com/article/2956...
The Apple Watch's new Sleep Score looks pretty. Too bad I don't trust it.
www.macworld.com/article/2947...
www.macworld.com/article/2947...
I don’t trust my Apple Watch’s Sleep Score, and neither should you
But a simple fix could remedy the situation.
www.macworld.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Apple Watch's new Sleep Score looks pretty. Too bad I don't trust it.
www.macworld.com/article/2947...
www.macworld.com/article/2947...
Making typos on your iPhone? Blame Apple.
www.macworld.com/article/2952...
www.macworld.com/article/2952...
Here’s proof that those iPhone typos you keep making aren't your fault
iOS 26 seems to have broken one of the most fundamental parts of the iPhone.
www.macworld.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Making typos on your iPhone? Blame Apple.
www.macworld.com/article/2952...
www.macworld.com/article/2952...
Just like we thought, it doesn't look like anyone wants the iPhone Air.
www.macworld.com/article/2946...
www.macworld.com/article/2946...
So it looks like the iPhone Air is a flop. Well, duh
I am so smart.
www.macworld.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Just like we thought, it doesn't look like anyone wants the iPhone Air.
www.macworld.com/article/2946...
www.macworld.com/article/2946...
No joke, I bought an iPad Pro a few days before the new model came out. I don't regret it at all.
www.macworld.com/article/2948...
www.macworld.com/article/2948...
I just bought an M4 iPad Pro. Here's why I'm not tempted by the M5
The M5 brings modest improvements, but the M4 iPad Pro remains an incredible deal for most users.
www.macworld.com
October 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
No joke, I bought an iPad Pro a few days before the new model came out. I don't regret it at all.
www.macworld.com/article/2948...
www.macworld.com/article/2948...
The M5 MacBook Pro is a sneaky upgrade.
www.macworld.com/article/2946...
www.macworld.com/article/2946...
The MacBook Pro's M5 chip is a massive upgrade I didn't see coming
Apple's new M5 chip gives its most affordable pro laptop faster graphics and SSD.
www.macworld.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The M5 MacBook Pro is a sneaky upgrade.
www.macworld.com/article/2946...
www.macworld.com/article/2946...
Apple new M5 chip is really just a big Phone 17 chip. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
www.macworld.com/article/2942...
www.macworld.com/article/2942...
Apple's M5 Mac chip is just a big A19 Pro, and that's a good thing
Apple is touting the capabilities of it's new Mac and iPad processor, but we've heard this all before, just a few weeks ago.
www.macworld.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Apple new M5 chip is really just a big Phone 17 chip. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
www.macworld.com/article/2942...
www.macworld.com/article/2942...
Dear Launchpad, please come back.
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
A love letter to the loss of Launchpad on my Mac
I took advantage of you. Now you're gone, and I'm at a loss.
www.macworld.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Dear Launchpad, please come back.
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
Get ready: We might get several new Apple products this week. Here's what we think is on the way.
www.macworld.com/article/2939...
www.macworld.com/article/2939...
Report claims Apple will announce several new products this week
New M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro are reportedly set to launch, while HomePod mini, AirTag, and Apple TV 4K updates could also arrive.
www.macworld.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Get ready: We might get several new Apple products this week. Here's what we think is on the way.
www.macworld.com/article/2939...
www.macworld.com/article/2939...
The best iOS 26 feature will never ever ever let spam calls through. Like ever.
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
My favorite iOS 26 feature has banished spam callers once and for all
Call Screening puts up a brick wall between spammers and your iPhone, ending nuisance calls forever. It’s easily one of the best features in the iOS 26 update.
www.macworld.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The best iOS 26 feature will never ever ever let spam calls through. Like ever.
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
DEAL ALERT: This 15-inch MacBook Air is just $969 at Amazon!
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
This brand new 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is an absurd $230 off right now
It's only going to cost you $969 to get the 15-inch MacBook Air M4.
www.macworld.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
DEAL ALERT: This 15-inch MacBook Air is just $969 at Amazon!
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
www.macworld.com/article/2935...
Got an iPhone 17 Pro? Here are 9 tips and tricks you probably don't know about.
www.macworld.com/article/2933...
www.macworld.com/article/2933...
9 tips and tricks to unlock your iPhone 17 Pro's full powers
Apple’s highest-end smartphone packs a ton of tools for power users.
www.macworld.com
October 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Got an iPhone 17 Pro? Here are 9 tips and tricks you probably don't know about.
www.macworld.com/article/2933...
www.macworld.com/article/2933...