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  • Havent upgraded to iOS 18.4? Here are 15 reasons to do it now
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    MacworldIf theres a marquee feature for iOS 18.4, its the expansion of Apple Intelligence into the EU, along with Vision Pro compatibility and new language support for French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Thats tens of millions of iPhone 16 owners who can finally use the feature Apple says the newest iPhones were built for. (However, we should point out that this release does not enable Phone Mirroring on Macs in the EU due to issues over Digital Markets Act compliance.)For everyone else, there isnt one standout feature. Rather, iOS 18.4 brings lots of little tweaks, improvements, and changes. Maybe one will stand out for you as the thing youve been waiting for, or maybe the sum of them taken together just makes your iPhone a little more pleasant to use. Heres a by-no-means-complete list of the little things you may come to appreciate about this update.iOS 18.4: 15 minor improvements that make a major impactVisual Intelligence can be triggered in the Control Center or the Action Button. This makes it available on the iPhone 15 Pro, and it means you can add the control to your lock screen.If youve got AirPods Max, youre getting an upgrade (via a firmware update) to allow audio over USB-C, which will include 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio and ultra-low-latency audio.If youre a CarPlay user, youll appreciate the new third row of app icons on the home screen (if your display size is large enough) and a new API for sporting events will allow for custom experiences during live sporting broadcasts.Speaking of driving, Apple Maps will now include the location of NACS chargers (thats the so-called Tesla connector appearing on many new EVs).Got a Vision Pro? Along with support for Apple Intelligence on the headset, theres a new Vision Pro iPhone app that lets you discover spatial experiences, download apps and games, and get tips.If youre a fan of making Shortcuts, youll love that there are now lots of Shortcut options to change app settings. So you can make apps behave differently based on location or time of day or whatever, if youre good at making Shortcuts.Youll notice that Safari now shows recent searches when you select the search/address bar, making it easy to repeat that search you just did earlier today. You can clear this at will, or prevent it from showing at all by going to Settings > Safari > Show recent searches.FoundryThere are several tweaks to Control Center. Buttons that have more options when you select them show chevrons, the cellular data toggle shows real signal strength, and so on.There are new controls, too, including four options for Ambient Music: Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. Each one has multiple playlist options or you can select one of your playlists. Because theyre Control Center controls, you can add them to the lock screen or trigger them with the Action Button, too.FoundryTheres an all-new Apple Intelligence feature: Prioritize Notifications. Go to Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications to enable or disable it, and you can select which apps it works with. When enabled, AI will try to determine if a notification is especially important and show it to you in a separate group on top of all your other notifications.FoundryTweaks to the Photos app include a new Key Photo view mode for your Albums, two new filters for viewing your Photos library (Shared With You and Not in an Album), and the ability to edit the order of the Media Types list. Finally, I can select Screenshots without swiping three pages over!FoundryImage Playground is still a pretty bad experience, but at least it now has the Sketch style that was demonstrated back at WWDC. For certain kinds of drawings, its the best choice.We all love emojis, and there are seven new ones in iOS 18.4: Face with bags under eyes, Fingerprint, Harp, Leafless tree, Root vegetable, Shovel, and Splatter.If youre an Apple News+ subscriber youll want to check out the new Food section, which does an excellent job presenting recipes from popular food publications. Look under the Following tab to find the Food section. Note that this is not yet available in the Apple News app on Macs.You know how you can set up a new iPhone or iPad by bringing another iPhone or iPad near it? Well, now that works for setting up a new Mac, too! Youll need to update the Mac to macOS 15.4 or later, of course.iOS 18.4: How to updateTo update your iPhone to iOS 18.4, head over to the Settings app, then tap General, Sofware Update, and follow the prompts.
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  • Recharge your MacBook anywhere with half-off this sleek Baseus power bank
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    MacworldYes, yes, we know that MacBooks usually have great battery life, but does it ever hurt to have a backup power bank in your backpack? This 20,000mAh Baseus Blade model is powerful, fast, and nearly half-off at Amazon today. That means that instead of paying $100 for this handy battery, you can get it for $53, its lowest price yet.I personally use the slightly thinner but less powerful Blade 2 model, which I absolutely adore, so you can be assured that the larger model performs just as well. Plus it has even better specs, with a much bigger capacity (20,000mAh as opposed to 12,000mAh) and more power (100W vs. Blade 2s 65W). Since this power bank has enough oomph to charge your MacBook (or any other laptop), it can also juice up smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, earbuds, and even handheld consoles.There are two USB-C and two USB-A ports on this power bank, so you can charge multiple devices at once (though the power to each port will drop). The power banks display delivers information about the remaining battery, charging power for each port, and the estimated charging time left so youll know what youre getting. And since it supports passthrough charging you can keep the Blade powered up while it juices up other devices.The Baseus Blade is a fantastic way to recharge your devices on the go, especially at its sale price of just $53. But it wont stick around forever, so its best to hurry up and add it to your cart.Get the Baseus Blade power bank for hearly half offBuy now at Amazon
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  • Heres the 50-year-old Microsoft source code that inspired the first Apple computer
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    MacworldMaybe you didnt realize this, but Microsoft is actually older than Apple. While Apple marked its 49th anniversary earlier this week on April 1, Microsoft will celebrate its 50th anniversary on April 4. To commemorate the event, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has posted the source code for Microsofts first-ever product, Altair BASIC.The story of the product begins with the computer credited with starting the personal computer revolution, the MITS Altair 8800. (Yeah yeah yeah, I know what youre thinking, What about the Apple II? I thought this was Macworld! Even PCWorld said its the greatest PC of all time!) But the Altair 8800 has a unique place in history. When it was featured on the cover of the January 1975 issue of Popular Electronics, enthusiasts everywhere were excited about its potential, including Bill Gates and Paul Allen, then students at Harvard. The magazine cover that launched the PC revolution.Popular ElectronicsGates and Allen thought that the Altair 8800 was a sign that the PC revolution was imminent, as Gates puts it. They decided to create a version of BASIC that can run on the AltairBASIC, for you young whippersnappers who pay too much attention to those darn TokToks or whatever you call em, is a computer language designed for people with, in Gatess words, no computer experience. BASIC on an Altair 8800 would widen the devices market and bring personal computing one step closer to the masses.Gates details some of the things they had to do to make Altair BASIC a real product, including not having actual access to the Intel 8080 chip that was in the Altair 8800, how to handle memory limitations (you thought 8GB was diddly squat, try 256 bytes!), and rushing to make a tight deadline. Eventually, they entered a licensing agreement with MITS, and Micro-Soft (the name originally had a hyphen) was born.As the story goes, Steve Wozniak saw the Altair 8800 running Gates BASIC at a meeting of the Homebrew Electronics Club. However, the Intel chip was too expensive, so he wrote a new version of Gates Altair BASIC for the cheaper Motorola 6800 chip, which became the Apple I with the help of a guy named Steve Jobs. A few years later, they released the greatest PC of all time, the Apple II, and well, you probably know the rest. If you dont, heres a recap.But back to Microsoft. The Altair BASIC source code is available as a PDF download, covering 157 pages. Gates is super proud of how it turned out, and considering what Altair BASIC led to, he should be. If you are a developer or a computer geek, its worth a look. If youre interested in learning more about Bill Gates before Microsoft, read his autobiography, Source Code: My Beginnings.Microsoft/Bill Gates
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  • The iPhone 17 Pros improved telephoto camera detailed in new report
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    MacworldLeaker Majin Bu, who has accurately shared some details of upcoming iPhones in the past, has posted a new article with a little more information about the telephoto camera on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro. As with the current iPhone lineup, only the Pro models are expected to feature the telephoto camera.According to his latest intel, the telephoto camera will feature a new 48MP sensorthat part has been reported before by several analysts. What is new is the detail about the focal length. Instead of a 5x zoom (120mm) as on the iPhone 16 Pro models, or the 3x zoom (77mm) of some previous models, the 48MP telephoto on the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a 3.5x zoom (85mm).This is a little more natural zoom for taking portrait shots, one of the benefits of the less-zoomy 3x telephoto lens on older iPhone Pro models.But, just as Apple does with the main 48MP sensor today, it will allow for a 2x crop zoom using just the center 12 megapixels of the sensor. So the iPhone 17 Pro will also be able to take 7x (160mm) 12MP shots with perfect optical clarity. Of course, digital zoom will extend the range beyond that.So thats the new detail here: The telephoto camera on the next iPhone Pro model will jump from a 12MP 5x camera to a 48MP 3.5x camera with a 2x optical crop zoom capability as the current iPhones can do with their 48MP wide camera today.The iPhone 17 Pro is expected to arrive at an event in September alongside a new member of the iPhone lineup, the iPhone 17 Air. Stay tuned to all the latest rumors with our iPhone 17 superguide.
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  • Hey iPhone users, dont fall for Verizons 3-year price lock
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    MacworldWith the fear of tariffs overtaking the U.S., Verizon on Thursday announced a new three-year price lock guarantee on all myPlan and myHome network plans. Verizon says the guarantee ensures your core monthly plan price for calling, data, and texting wont change until at least 2028.On the surface, that sounds like a good deal. There isnt a commitment to stay for three years and the guarantee automatically applies to all existing myPlan customers, which is basically anyone whos signed up in the past couple of years. Additionally, customers can get a free phone (which varies depending on the plan) with any trade-in of an Apple, Google, or Samsung handset in any condition.But the price lock guarantee isnt all that guaranteed. The deal only applies to the then-current base monthly rate for your talk, text, and data, and excludes taxes, fees, surcharges, additional plan discounts or promotions, and third-party services. That basically ensures that youll be paying more for your phone plan in three years, even if the base monthly rate stays the same.For example, in February, Verizon added a $3 per line increase for myPlan customers with five or more lines and 20 cents per line to the Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge in January. Those very clearly fall under the category of a fee or surcharge.So go grab your free phone, but dont expect to pay the same plan rate today as you will in April 2028, no matter what Verizon guarantees.
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  • Macworld Podcast: Your hot takes on WWDC25, iPhone ports, and the new iPad
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    MacworldOn this weeks episode of the Macworld Podcast its all about your hot takes! You have thoughts about WWDC25, iPhones without ports, iPads without Apple Intelligence, and more, and we talk about them on the show!This is episode 928 with Karen Haslam, David Price, and Roman Loyola.Watch episode 928 on YouTubeListen to episode 928 on Apple PodcastsListen to episode 928 on SpotifySocial media hot takesThese are the comments we discussed on the show.WWDC25Apple announced the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference; it starts on June 9 with a keynote and the developer sessions will be held entirely online. There will be an in-person gathering for the keynote, which you can enter a lottery for on Apples website if youre interested.However, enthusiasm for this years WWDC seems to be down for a variety of reasons.Joe Fabisevich/BlueskyMatt Waller/BlueskyBrandon Higginbotham/ThreadsPortless iPhoneReports are saying that the rumored iPhone 17 Airthats not the official name for the super thin iPhonemay not have any ports. And David recently wrote in his Apple Breakfast column that a portless iPhone is a very good idea. Some of you dont agree.Cliff Chapman/BlueskyMike Cordeiro/BlueskyApple Intelligence-less iPadThe new 11th generation iPad is here, but in an odd decision by Apple, the company used a chip that cant run Apple Intelligence. And you know what? David says thats okay and details his thinking in a recent Apple Breakfast column.Dave Wenning/BlueskySubscribe to the Macworld PodcastYou can subscribe to the Macworld Podcastor leave us a review!right here in the Podcasts app. The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel. Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/macworldTo find previous episodes, visit Macworlds podcast page or our home on MegaPhone.Apple
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  • macOS compatibility: The latest version of macOS your Mac can run
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    MacworldWondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? Weve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can tell what version you should be running on your Mac.Which version of macOS can my Mac run?Apple releases a new version of the Mac operating system every yearbut the newest version of the Mac operating system does not support every Mac. Each year more and more Macs fall off the compatibility list and are unable to be updated to take advantage of the latest features.The latest version, macOS 15 Sequoia, arrived on September 16, 2024, it can run on all M-series Macs and the last generations of Intel-powered Macs, but the older Macs dont get all the new features. Read on to find out exactly which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac operating system.For advice about installing Sequoia read: How to install macOS Sequoia on your Mac and read our guide to every version of macOS released to find out about the latest version.macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility Which Macs run Sequoia? All the M-series Macs!AppleSequoia available on Tuesday, September 16, 2024. The most recent version, macOS 14.4 arrived in March 2025.M-series Macs that run SequoiaAll M-series Macs can support Sequoia, including:iMac: M1 and laterMacPro: M1 Max and laterMacStudio: M1 Max and laterMacmini: M1 and laterMacBookAir: M1 and laterMacBookPro: M1 and laterIntel Macs that run SequoiaThe following Intel Macs can run Sequoia. This list excludes the 13-inch MacBook Air models from 2018 and 2019 which could run Sequoias predecessor, Sonoma.iMac: 2019 and August 2020MacPro: 2019iMacPro: 2017MacBookAir:March 2020Macmini: 2018MacBookPro: 2018, 2019 and May 2020Macs that support Apple IntelligenceThe Apple Intelligence features in macOS Sequoia are limited to Apple Silicon Macs:iMac: M1 and laterMacPro: M1 Max and laterMacStudio: M1 Max and laterMacmini: M1 and laterMacBookAir: M1 and laterMacBookPro: M1 and laterFor more information read: Can my Mac run Sequoia?Can I install an older OS on my Mac?Officially, the operating system that was available on your Mac at the time that you bought it is the oldest version of macOS that can run on that Mac. Its likely that an older OS wont include the necessary drivers for the hardware on newer Macs. For this reason, it is unlikely that you will be able to install an older version of macOS on a new Macbut you can take a look at how to install old versions of macOS or OS X for other Macs. Owners of Macs with M-series chips (sometimes referred to as Apple Silicon) wont be able to run older versions of macOS that werent designed for Apple Silicon Macs which use a different architecture, known as ARM, instead of X-86. But it may not just be a case of wanting to know if your Mac can run the newest operating system. You might also want to know if it is possible to downgrade your Mac to an older version of macOS and need to know the oldest version of macOS. Youll also find that information below. You can also see a complete list of all the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X. Not sure which Mac you own? Check our article about how to identify your Mac.Note: In each case, the year referenced below is the year that Mac was first introducedyou could for example have bought a 2016 MacBook in early 2017, but its still the 2016 MacBook.macOS 14 Sonoma compatibilitymacOS Sonoma arrived in 2023IDGmacOS 14 Sonoma became available on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Apple is still issuing security updates for Sonoma, the most recent was 14.7.5 in March 2025.The following Macs run Sonoma:iMacfrom 2019 and laterMacProfrom 2019 and lateriMacProfrom 2017MacStudiofrom 2022 and laterMacBookAirfrom 2018 and laterMacminifrom 2018 and laterMacBookProfrom 2018 and laterFor more information read: Can my Mac run Sonoma?macOS 13 Ventura compatibilityAppleApple released macOS 13 Ventura to the public on October 24, 2022. Apple is still issuing security updates for Ventura, the most recent was 13.7.5 in March 2025.To run Ventura you will need one of these Macs:MacBook models from 2017 or laterMacBook Air models from 2018 or laterMacBook Pro models from 2017 or laterMac mini models from 2018 or lateriMac models from 2017 or lateriMac Pro (all models)Mac Pro models from 2019 or laterMac Studio (all models)For more information read: Can my Mac run Ventura?macOS 12 Monterey compatibilityApplemacOS 12 Monterey was made available to download on October 15, 2021 (latest version 12.7.6). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Monterey. The following Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey:MacBook models from early 2016 or laterMacBook Air models from early 2015 or laterMacBook Pro models from early 2015 or laterMac mini models from 2014 or lateriMac from 2015 or lateriMac Pro (2017 and later)Mac Pro models from late 2013 and laterMac Studio macOS 11 Big Sur compatibilityApplemacOS 11 Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on November 12, 2020 (latest version 11.7.10). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Big Sur. Heres a list of the Macs that can run macOS Big Sur:MacBook models from early 2015 or laterMacBook Air models from 2013 or laterMacBook Pro models from 2013 or laterMac mini models from 2014 or lateriMac from 2014 or lateriMac Pro (all models)Mac Pro models from 2013 and 2019macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibilityCatalina arrived in October 2019 (latest version 10.15.7). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Catalina:The following Macs can run Catalina. MacBook (2015 to 2017)MacBook Air (Mid-2012 to 2019)MacBook Pro (Mid-2012 to 2019)Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018)iMac (Late 2012 to 2019)iMac Pro (all models)Mac Pro models from 2013Note that the M-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier. An M-series (Apple Silicon) Mac cannot be downgraded beyond Big Sur.macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibilityMojave arrived in September 2018 (latest version 10.14.6) and can run on the following Macs:MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017)MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to 2017, because its the same as 2015 model)MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2018)Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018)iMac (Late 2012 to mid-2017)iMac Pro (all models)Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with recommended Metal-capable GPU)macOS 10.13 High Sierra compatibilityHigh Sierra arrived in September 2017 (latest version 10.13.6) and can run on the following Macs:MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017)MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model)MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2017)Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014)iMac (Late 2009 to mid-2017)Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013)macOS 10.12 Sierra compatibilitySierra, the first update to drop the X from the name, arrived in September 2016 (latest version 10.12.6) and can run on the following Macs:MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017)MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model)MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2015)Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014)iMac (Late 2009 to 2015)Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013)Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan compatibilityEl Capitan arrived in September 2015 (latest version 10.11.6) and can run on the following Macs:MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017)MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)MacBook Air (Late 2008 to early 2015)MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to early 2015)Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2014)iMac (Mid 2007 to mid-2015)Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013)OS X 10.10 Yosemite compatibilityYosemite arrived in October 2014 (latest version 10.10.5) and can run on the following Macs:MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013)MacBook Pro (13 Mid-2009 to mid 2014)MacBook Pro (15 Mid/Late 2007 to mid 2014)MacBook Pro (17 Late 2007 to 2011)Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012)iMac (Mid-2007 to mid-2014)Mac Pro (2008 and 2010)Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks compatibilityMavericks arrived in October 2013 (latest version 10.9.5) and can run on the following Macs:MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013)MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 to early 2013)Xserve (Early 2009)Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012)iMac (Mid 2007 to early 2013)Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010)Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibilityMountain Lion, the last of the big cat versions of the Mac operating system launched in July 2012 (latest version 10.8.5) and can run on the following Macs:MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2012)MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to mid-2012)Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2011)iMac (Mid-2007 to 2011)Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010)Wondering how long Apple will support your Mac for? Read: How long do Macs last?
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  • I cant wait to make an appointment with Apples AI doctor
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    MacworldWith Apple having delayed its most ambitious Apple Intelligence features, you might find yourself thinking: its probably best if the company just focuses on other endeavors for the time being, like a rumored iOS redesign or even pushing forward its Vision Pro platform. Nope, not so much. According to a report from Bloombergs Mark Gurman, Apple is embarking on future AI-based features, including most prominently an AI-based doctor dubbed Project Mulberry.Yep: Just when you think youre done talking about AI, they pull you back in.It aint called hardware because its easyOn the face of it, this venture is no surprise. Apples been heavily invested in health technology for yearsIve argued in the past that its a signature endeavor of Tim Cooks tenure as Apple CEO. From the Apple Watch to the Health app, Apple has made it clear that it considers health features part of the core functionality of its platform.Apple seems to have hit a wall when it comes to developing more health features in its hardware. So software and AI seem like a natural transition.FoundryBut the company has found itself stymied on the hardware front in recent years. Reported attempts to develop both non-invasive glucose tracking and blood pressure monitoring have proved to be difficult nuts to crack, and will probably take a few more years before they are practical. Fundamentally, those are just very difficult problems to solve when youre limited to products like a watch on the wrist or headphones in peoples ears.Given those limitations, it makes sense that Apple would turn to software solutions to fill in the gaps in the health arena. And on the face of it, some of what AI technology offers provides a reasonable option: the ability to synthesize and summarize disparate data and turn that into helpful advice.But, surprise, surprise, its not without its potential pitfalls.Doctor, doctor, Mr. MDAccording to Gurmans report, Apple is working on training this AI doctor on information from in-house physicians. Which, while positive, doesnt necessarily eliminate the risks of relying on AI technologyspecifically, its tendency to make up information. Even in cases where large language models are trained on specific data, it still demonstrates those kinds of problems. Obviously, health is an extremely sensitive area: one would have to be extremely careful not to give incorrect advice that might inadvertently lead to harm.Image Playgrounds results arent very impressive. Can an Apple Intelligence health advisor do better?FoundryOne option would be to carefully control and monitor inputs and outputs as Apple does with some of its other AI-based products, such as Image Playground. But as Image Playgrounds mediocre output demonstrates, thats not without its own problemsa health agent that is carefully controlled could result in offering anodyne, common-sensical advice: sleep more, eat better, exercise more. One hardly needs any technology feature, much less an AI-based one, to provide those kinds of insights.But the risk is that no matter how well Apple trains its model, it cant avoid the possibility of bad advice. The non-deterministic nature of an AI language model means you cant predict exactly what output it will give. And if its untrustworthy, just like in the case of a feature that tells you when to leave to pick your mom up at the airport, people simply wont use it. Health is a place where people dont want to mess around, and even a one-percent chance of bad advice will likely be too much for a lot of people.Health and human servicesAll of that said, it is worth noting Apples excellent track record with health and fitness. Features like AirPods Pros Hearing Aid and the Apple Watchs A-Fib detection have had meaningful impacts on peoples lives, and many of those features themselves rely on machine learning in one form or another.The devil is always in the details, and reports like these only give us part of the picture. Peoplemyself includedare, I think, rightly skeptical whenever a new feature purports to be based on AI, given the contentious nature of the technology. Its entirely possible that what we envision this feature to be is not exactly what Apple will eventually roll outif it even ends up bringing it all the way to fruition, hardly a guarantee given its recent track record.Still, a move like this is classic Apple, not necessarily just about selling more productseven services, for which the company is notably hungry for revenuebut about enhancing its platform and making it more attractive to consumers. And I even believe, if I may be permitted a non-cynical moment, because the company is truly passionate about helping its customers live happy and healthy lives.
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  • Has your Apple Account been hacked? Heres how to knowand fix it
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    MacworldYour Apple Account (previously known as your Apple ID) is a vital part of the Apple ecosystem. It does so many things, but because you have to log into it on so many devices, theres always a risk of your account being compromised, even if you are careful.How can you tell if your Apple Account has been hacked? And if so, what can you do to get back control? Here are a few things you should know in case your Apple Account has been compromised.Warnings that your Apple Account has been compromisedApple may alert you to any suspicious activity with your Apple Account, but depending on how it has been compromised, here are some warning signs that someone is making an unauthorized attempt to access your Apple Account:Notifications. Apple sends a notification or an email when an attempt to log on from an unrecognized device, or when an attempt to change your password is made.Unsolicited two-factor authentication code. You get a code that you did not request, or you did not perform an action that triggers a code.Password failure. Your password stops working and messages appear that you need to input your password.Unusual activity. You notice things are happening that you didnt do, such as deleted files or sent emails or texts, or you may see an unfamiliar device in the Devices section of your Apple Account in Settings.How to check if someone is using your Apple AccountAside from the above warnings, one surefire way to see if someone has accessed your Apple Account is to check the devices associated with your account. When signing into your Apple Account on the web, youll see a Devices tab in the left column. Check it and youll see all devices that are connected to your Apple ID so you can check it for any unrecognizable ones. If you see any, you can click a device and click the Remove from account button to delete it. Its a good practice to remove older devices as well in case you want to sell them or give them to a friend.Your Apple Account information on the web at account.apple.com.FoundryHow to regain control of your Apple AccountIf you cant log into your Apple Account and think someone else has control of it, here is what you can do to take back the keys.Reset your Apple Account password. If someone else is trying to access your account, youll want to immediately change your password. You can do that on your device in Settings or by visiting https://iforgot.apple.com. If you suspect a hacker has already changed your password and you cant change it back, you can take steps to recover your account at the same address.Check your Apple Account information. On the web, go to account.apple.com, login, and examine the information. Change anything that may have been changed.You can check the devices associated with your account on the iCloud website.FoundryCheck your Mail and Messages apps: Make sure you still have control of the services that are associated with your Apple Account.How to secure your Apple AccountIf suspect any suspicious activity, you can take a few steps to make sure you are back in control of your Apple Account. These are good to implement even of your account hasnt been compromised.Setting up two-factor authentication can be done in Settings > Apple Account > Sign-in & Security > Two-Factor Authentication.FoundryCheck your user info. In Settings, your Apple Account info is at the very top. It should display your name, and when you tap it, you should see your name and the email address associated with the account. In your Apple Account settings, check the Sign-In & Security info and make sure the email and phone numbers match your info.Set up two-factor authentication. In your Apple Account Settings > Sign-in & Security, you can activate two-factor authentication. When you log into your account, a notification on your trusted devices appears to alert you of the login. Youll need to enter a six-digit code to authorize the action.Use a security key. For extra protection, you can use a security key that either plugs into the USB-C port on your iPhone or Mac or connects wirelessly via NFC. A security key is a keychain-sized hardware device that stores the credentials of your online accounts and connects to your device when you need to log into your Apple Account or other online account.Here are more guides to help you with your Apple Account (Apple ID).How to reset an Apple ID passwordHow to change your Apple Account primary email addressHow to unlock an Apple ID thats locked or disabled
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  • Satechi Mac mini M4 Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure review: more ports and internal storage
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    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsThree USB-A ports and SD card slot at the frontHousing for NVMe SSDFits perfectly with the Mac mini M4Eases access to the minis power buttonFair priceConsNo Thunderbolt speedSSD not included or available in a bundleOur Verdict Its hard to imagine a more elegant solution for getting more interfaces on the Mac mini M4. The price is reasonable at the price of a compromise in terms of connectivity speed, using 10Gbps USB-C rather than Thunderbolt 4.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayPrice When Reviewed119,99Best Prices Today: Satechi Stand & Hub Mac Mini M4RetailerPriceSatechi$99.99View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketIt is probably the most inconspicuous feature of the Satechi Stand & Hub for the Mac mini M4, but perhaps the most useful: the square stand, which exactly matches the new Mac mini M4, has a small recess at the back left, which provides much-needed easy access to the Mac mini M4s on/off switch.Apples redesign of its small desktop seems to be based on the assumption that it will run permanently and will hardly be switched on manually after the initial setup. Since I started using it at the turn of the year, Ive occasionally had to switch it offand each time Ive been annoyed by having to lift the computer up to switch it on.But now the M4 Mac minis power button is much easier to access. If that were the only improvement, 100 bucks would hardly be justifiedbut the Satechi Stand & Hub can do much more and, with an additional investment, unfolds even greater potential.Like its predecessor, which Satechi offered for the Mac mini M1, M2 and M2 Pro, the Stand & Hub brings additional connections to the desktop without a lot of cable clutter. The hub is simply placed under the M4 Mac mini and connected to one of the rear Thunderbolt sockets using the short USB-C cable (USB 3.2 Gen2 with 10Gbps).One less socketbut four moreThe Thunderbolt socket used in this way cannot be returned in the hub, not even as a downgrade to USB 3.2 Gen2, but there are two more ports for USB-C plugs on the front of the Mac miniwhich is usually sufficient. These also offer data transfer rates of up to 10Gbps, while the Thunderbolt 4 on the minis rear is four times as fast and Thunderbolt 5 on the Pro model even offers up to 120Gbps.With the Stand & Hub, Satechi primarily wants to enable Mac mini buyers to connect old peripherals with USB-A. Three sockets are available for thisas well as an SD card slot. Two of the USB-A sockets are also designed for 10Gbps speeds, while the third gets by with USB 2s slow 480Mbps data connection.Satechi thus solves a problem that Mac mini users in particular have when switching from earlier series, as these still had USB-A ports. Many Mac users have not upgraded every peripheral to USB-C since Apple jumped on the USB-C bandwagon with the MacBook 12-inch in spring 2015. The speeds offered by USB-C and Thunderbolt are not necessary for every type of peripheral.Typical use case for USB peripherals. But here you can see that ports on the front have their place.MacweltI, for example, have an audio interface from M-Audio, for which a USB-A connection is completely sufficient to bring instruments and voices to the Mac. If you want to charge your keyboard, trackpad and mouse on the computer (or even use cable variants), you dont need a fast cable either. And if you dont just take photos with your iPhone, youll welcome the SD card slot, which is missing on the Mac mini M4, especially as it is located at the front like the one on the Mac Studio.What Im not missing: Another audio socket on the back or one or two with USB-A. Thats because I took my active speakers over from the Mac mini (late 2018), which I still plug into the back of the computernow with the USB-C to audio adapter from Apple.First world problems, I should think about a different setting. However, I prefer to connect the M-Audio interface to one of the rear sockets again; there are adapter plugs for USB-C to USB-A that are not bulky.The Satechi Stand & Hub offers another clever extra that will save you money from buying higher-capacity internal storage when buying the Mac mini: a slot for an NVMe SSD. This is discreetly concealed under a flap in the base. Inside, in addition to the PCIe connection, there is also a suitable thermal pad and a small screwdriver with two screwseverything you need for installation.With tool and spare screwdriver installation is fine.MacweltI got myself a 1TB SSD from Kingston, which according to the manufacturer reads up to 6,000 megabytes per second and writes 4,000MBps. In the Satechi case, the speeds are lower: I measure 966MBps read and 847MBps write with Black Magic Speed Test, the results from Aja System Test Lite are consistent at 933MBps and 845MBps.The reason: The host cable can only handle USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, i.e. 10Gbps, which is 1,250MBps. The data transfer from and to the SSD customized in the housing is therefore close to the theoretical limit, but below it.MacweltAccording to our tests, the internal SSD of the Mac mini is more than three times as fast. So if you chose an expensive storage upgrade when you bought it, you dont have to worry. But for those who want or need to save money, the Satechi Stand & Hub offers an elegant alternative. For the price that Apple charges for the upgrade from 512GB to 1TB alone, you not only get the hub, but also a separate 2TB SSDwhich, however, has to be purchased separately. Satechi only supplies the housing, not the storage medium.The slot fitted with an SSD is therefore suitable for storing rarely used data, such as projects for the archive. This solution is also ideal for the music library or films. Using the solution for the Time Machine backup would certainly have the advantage of having even fewer cables on the desk. However, as backups should be redundant and it is never wrong to use two external drives in constant rotation, this only helps to a certain extent.There is possibly one more thing to criticize about the Stand & Hub: If one of the rear sockets is already occupied and you want to operate three external displays on the Mac mini M4, the interfaces will be tight. However, Thunderbolt displays themselves have additional ports, so there is no real disadvantage here. The Satechi Stand & Hub is primarily intended for USB-A peripherals and is ideally suited for this purpose.PriceThe price of $100 is more than reasonable, if only for the internal SSD enclosure.Should you buy the Satechi Stand & Hub with SSD Enclosure?The Mac mini M4 is a wonderful device. However, if you still use older peripherals or rely on memory cards for photography, you wont get by without adapters. These tend to clutter up the desk, whereas the Satechi Hub & Stand blends in as harmoniously as Apple users prefer.It cleverly solves the problem of Apples crazily positioned power button and even offers the option of storage expansion. Although this is not as fast as the internal SSD, it is fine for most purposes.
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  • Weird iOS 18.4 bug reportedly installs apps you dont want
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    MacworldApples latest mid-size iPhone software update, iOS 18.4, brings dozens of improvements. But as is often the case when an operating system changes in a significant way, it brings problems too. Including a newly reported and annoying-sounding bug that reinstalls users deleted apps.In a thread posted Tuesday on the Apple Community discussion site (via 9to5Mac), a user complains about an unwanted app reappearing inexplicably on their phone. There seems to be no possible cause for this other than the iOS 18.4 update.After upgrading to iOS 18.4, my iPhone randomly installed Last War: Survival, the user writes. (This looks to be one of those dubious free games heavily advertised online.) This app was previously installed on my iPhone a few months ago but uninstalled after a few hours. Now it appeared back on my Home Screen.Given that the author of the thread uses the alias Someandroiduser one might suspect the veracity of this account, despite their reassurances that the iPhone in question was never jailbroken, had never run any alternative app stores, and did not have automated app installs or syncs enabled. But for corroboration they post links to four separate Reddit threads in which other users complain of the same issue. I havent noticed the problem myself, but it would be folly to dismiss this as a false alarm.In fact, many of the Reddit posters hint at a worse problem than the already annoying issue of reinstalling deleted apps. Several, including a respondent to Someandroidusers Apple Community post (I had NBA 2k25 randomly download, and yet Im certain that Ive never installed the app previously), complain that apps they had never installed have been added to their devices. That has the potential to cause far more trouble, because you wouldnt have had the chance to vet such apps before they appeared. One would hope there wouldnt be many out-and-out scam apps on Apples store, but they do crop up from time to time. And simply having your childs iPhone install something with aggressive advertising or in-app purchases could lead to other problems down the line.To give an impression of the scale of the problem, Ive cherry-picked a few comments from across the threads:Same here. Different game though. I didnt recognize the game.Samenot one but three!When I updated, the game Infinite Lagrange was reinstalled even though I had uninstalled it.I left the phone updating then when I came back I had 5 apps randomly installed, and the phone was oddly hot.I know for a fact Ive never downloaded it before because I always hated the fake ads from that game.Never even heard of the game before, just appeared after updating to 18.4. Its not even in my list of downloaded apps.My phone automatically started installing Squid Game.My [iPhone] started installing PUBG Mbile when I remember that is the last app I searched before 18.4 installation I believe.Okay so after updating to iOS 18.4 successfully, I went to the App Store to update apps. And to my surprise this Chinese game installed itself automatically. How is it possible?I got Warzone lol. Installed itself automatically.This isnt the first bug to hit iOS 18.4, which had previously been implicated in users AirPods Max headphones not gaining lossless audio over USB-C. But this is a potentially far more serious lapse, mainly because it has the potential to affect far more people. (9to5Mac insists that were not seeing enough reports to indicate that its affecting more than a small minority of users, and I suppose that is technically truebut the 53 complaints I counted across those four Reddit threads and one Apple Community post suggest a major problem to me.) It could also do major damage to Apples image: those who see apps reappearing after being deleting will be annoyed; those who see entirely new apps popping up randomly are liable to lose their faith in Apples security.A fix needs to be rolled out, and soon. For this reason wed advise keeping an eye out for future updates and installing them in a timely fashion.
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  • Harber London TotePack backpack review: Space miracle for everyday life with small flaws
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    MacworldAt a glanceProsHigh-quality workmanshipLarge volumeGood organisation insideElegant designConsLittle stabilityNo back paddingOur Verdict If youre looking for a stylish, high-quality backpack for everyday use that can also hold a lot, then the Harber London TotePack is the perfect choice. It has a few weaknesses in terms of comfort if youre travelling with it for several hours, and its also not designed for hiking tours.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayPrice When Reviewed282,95 EuroBest Prices Today: Harber London TotePackRetailerPriceHarber London282,95 View DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketIn addition to laptop sleeves and other small accessories, Harber London also produces backpacks and other bags. If you take a look at the manufacturers website, youll notice that their high-quality full-leather backpacks cost a few hundred dollars. But there are also cheaper options, such as the TotePack. Its price is still a very pretty penny, but it also offers a good deal.Design & workmanshipThe TotePack is available in three colors: black, mocha (brown tone with black leather elements), and olive (green tone with black leather elements and shown here in the article). TotePack is a portmanteau of tote bag and backpack. The only difference from an ordinary backpack is that there are two leather straps at the top so that you can carry the TotePack like a shopping bag.Whether this mishmash is so necessary or even revolutionary that it needs its own name is rather questionable, but so is the practical use of the handles. At least in everyday life, I havent had the embarrassment of carrying the TotePack by it for any length of time; at most to move it from A to B in my flat when it was in the way. The two handles are most likely to be seen as a design feature.Eugen WegmannA large piece of leather is sewn onto the front, which serves as a pocket. It cant be closed, which is why I was initially worried that it would fill up with water in heavy rain. Fortunately, this didnt happen, and no water leaked inside. However, I havent yet travelled with it in really heavy rain either.The rest of the TotePack is made from a canvas-like fabric which, according to Harber London, is made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottlesin other words, plastic. A rubberized material is used on the underside for greater durability.Eugen WegmannTwo additional leather straps are sewn vertically onto the back. The lower one is loose and is used to attach the TotePack to the handle of a trolley case. The shoulder straps are relatively thinly padded on the inside, and the metal parts for adjusting the length are made of aluminium and therefore look incredibly high-quality. Overall, the workmanship is first-class and the materials are of high quality.Eugen WegmannThe main compartment is closed with a metal zip and folded down once, similar to a roll-top backpack. The two handles are buttoned up for safety.The inside does not really revolutionise the concept of the rucksack. In contrast to sports rucksacks, there is only one large compartment, which is divided into smaller compartments. There is a double compartment on the back for a small and a large device i.e. iPad and Macbook the first of which can be closed with a leather strap.The two compartments have a false bottom, which means that there is still a little space between them and the bottom of the TotePack. If you put TotePack down a little more forcefully, you have a larger crumple zone that better protects your electronics from damage. Next to it is a small slot for a pen (Apple Pencil, etc.) and a short strap on which you can hang your bunch of keys, for example.There are two more compartments on the left and right, which are intended for bottles, but where I usually keep charging accessories for travelling. There is a fifth compartment on the front, which can be closed with a zip.Once the TotePack is half full, the contents hang where they should.Eugen WegmannThe TotePack holds 22 litres. I always find litre figures a bit difficult to comprehend, so Ill try to rephrase. At one point, I had three days worth of clothes, three days worth of shopping, a MacBook in a sleeve with charger, an iPad with matching charger, a Nintendo Switch with sleeve, a water bottle, and a small first-aid kit in the TotePacand still a bit of air.Im always amazed at how much space there actually is in this backpack and how little it looks like. Dont get me wrong: with a size of 54 by 30 by 14 centimetres, the TotePack is by no means small, but it doesnt look that big. This is mainly because the rucksack is high and wide, but not particularly thick.If there is little in the TotePack apart from an iPad, it simply collapses.Eugen WegmannBut not everything about the TotePack is sunshine and roses. As the walls are only made of fabric, it lacks any stability. When it is empty, you can easily fold it up and even roll it up. This is certainly good for storing it somewhere, but bad for everyday use. For example, if there is only an iPad in the small back compartment, the compartment sags and covers everything underneath. You then need one hand to hold it open, a second to push the iPad out of the way and a third to get something out or put something in. Or you have to get creative in other ways.Comfort is incredibly important in a backpack, and unfortunately, the TotePack falls a little short in this regard. It is again the problem of stability: if you fill it to the top, the back bulges as it is only made of fabric. As a result, it only rests in the center of the back, which does not result in a particularly ergonomic weight distribution. If you have a MacBook with you, it can provide the necessary stability, but is then exposed to the forces that would otherwise cause the rucksack to bulge. That cant be the point.You also have to do without back padding, which is familiar from sports and hiking backpacks and ensures better weight distribution and ventilation on the back. The shoulder straps are lightly padded on the inside, but only lightly. The TotePack is not intended for long hiking tours or other excursions where you carry it on your back for hours on end. Rather, its for shopping or commuting to the officein style. Ive been using the TotePack in this size for quite a while now, with the odd longer trip, and have rarely had any problems (despite my scoliosis).
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  • This MacBook Air now costs less than an Apple Watch
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    MacworldTL;DR:This Grade Arefurbished MacBook Aircan be yours for just $199.97.If youre rocking a brand new Apple Watch but still waiting 30 seconds for your computer from college to open a single tab, this is your sign to upgrade. Thisrefurbished MacBook Airis on sale for $199.97 and comes with the same powerful features you know and love.This MacBook Air is Grade A, meaning that aside from light scratches or dents, its in perfect working condition, and more than 80% off the suggested retail price of $999.00.At less than 3 pounds, this computer is perfect for those who travel for business and dont want to drag along their entire tech stack. With a powerful Intel Core i5 processor, you can search the web and accomplish tasks off your to-do list with ease. Plus, you get access to favorite Apple features like FaceTime and Bluetooth connection capabilities.Aside from the powerful processing and advanced features, this MacBook Air also comes with a Magsafe Wall Charger that retails for $80 on its own.Apple MacBook Air 13.3 (2017) 1.8GHz i5 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Silver (Refurbished)See DealWhether youre needing a software upgrade or just want to experience MacOS without an expensive commitment, at $199.97,this computeris the perfect solution.StackSocialprices subject to change.
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  • The first iOS 18.5 beta arrives, heres what to expect
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    MacworldTwo days after the release of iOS 18.4, Apple has begun the iOS 18.5 beta testing cycle. The first developer release landed on April 2, and we expect a wide release in May (or possibly late April).The last few iOS versions had their x.5 releases in May, with only minor features and changes, and we expect the same this year, especially now that the anticipated new Siri has been delayed.iOS 18.5: New featuresWe havent yet discovered any new features in the iOS 18.5 beta, but well update this section as we and the testing community uncover them. However, with the big Siri enhancements pushed back out of the iOS 18 update cycle and the iOS 19 beta starting at WWDC in June, we dont expect much in the way of significant new featuresjust a few touch-ups, bug fixes, and security enhancements.iOS 18.5: How to install the public betaIf you want to be among the first to test iOS 18.5, you can sign up for the public beta test. The process for installing a beta has changed in iOS 16.4. Heres how the new process works now:Click Sign Up on the Apple Beta page and register with your Apple ID.Log in to the Beta Software Program.Click Enroll your iOS device.Open the Settings app, tap General, then Software Update.In the Beta Updates section, select the iOS Public Beta.It may take a few moments after registering for the beta option to appear in Software Update.iOS 18.5: How to install the developer betaYoull need to be registered as an Apple developer. Beginning with iOS 18.5, you dont need to be in the $99 per year developer program to access the developer beta. A free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Heres how to do it via the Apple Developer app:Download the Apple Developer App from the App Store.Open the app.Tap on Account.Sign in using your usual Apple ID.Registered developers can choose to get the Public Beta instead by selecting iOS Public Beta in the Software Update screen. It may take a little time after registering as a developer for the option to appear in Software Updates.Find out everything you need to know about iOS 18 in our iOS 18 superguide.
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  • Heres why your iPhone is in SOS mode and how to fix it
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    MacworldWhen we take our iPhones out of our pocket to make a call, send a text, or check our email, we expect them to work. When they dont, it can be a frustrating experience, especially when you cant get online. If youre away from Wi-Fi, youre dependent on a cellular connection, and when that isnt available, youll be alerted with an SOS icon in the status bar. Heres what SOS means when you see it on your iPhone, why your iPhone is in SOS mode, and how you can fix it.What is SOS mode on iPhone?SOS mode doesnt mean your iPhone is in distress. Rather, it means your device isnt connected to a cellular network and can only make emergency calls via satellites. This feature is available in Australia, Canada, the United States, the U.K., Japan, and parts of Europe. In other regions, it will say No Service or Searching. It requires an iPhone 14, 15, or 16 running iOS 18.2 or later. Why is my iPhone is SOS mode?There are several reasons why your iPhone may be in SOS mode:Dead spots: The most common reason for seeing SOS on your iPhone is if you travel into a dead spot. Even the most expansive networks have areas without coverage, and if you walk or drive into one of them, youll lose the ability to make calls for as long as youreCarrier outage: Occasionally, carriers will have outages that affect customers across the country. When that happens the carrier will communicate with customers to let them know when service will be restored. To find out if your carrier is having problems where you are try Down Detector (U.S,) or DownDetector (U.K.).Cellular data is off: In Settings or Control Center, there is an option to toggle off Cellular just like Wi-Fi. Go to Settings. Tap on Cellular (or Mobile Service if you are in the U.K.) If its grayed out instead of green, tap it to turn it on. What can I do when my iPhone is in SOS mode?SOS means your iPhone can only call out to emergency services, including 911 in the U.S. If you have an iPhone 14 or later, you can also use Emergency SOS via Satellite to text emergency services when youre off the grid with no cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. With iOS 18, you also send iMessages or SMS messages via satellite when you lose cellular coverage.How can I fix SOS mode on my iPhone?The first thing to do if your iPhone is in SOS mode is to check your surroundings. Try moving a bit to see if your phone connects. Dead spots can be avoided just by walking a bit or driving to a different area. If youre somewhere where you usually have coverage, try toggling the Cellular button off and on again on your phone to force it to reconnect.Finally, a restart can sometimes fix connection issues. Hold down the power and volume up buttons until the shutdown slider appears. Slide it to power off, wait 15 seconds or so, and hold down the power button until the Apple logo appears.
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  • Apples tiniest iPad is back down to its smallest-ever price
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    MacworldIf you need a tablet that will fit into your pocket, then the new iPad Mini A17 Pro is your best bet, especially now that its on sale. You can snag this iPad mini for $399 at Amazon, a savings of $100 and matching the best price weve ever seen.We loved the iPad mini in our review and appreciated the speedier A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Intelligence and the ApplePencilPro. We gave it a 4-star rating and concluded that the iPad mini is still a great tablet, perhaps the best at its size and better than larger, non-Apple tablets.This tiny tablet is only 8.3 inches across and can easily slip into a beach bag or backpack for summer outdoor activities. It features a gorgeous Liquid Retina display that delivers rich, vibrant colors and impressive contrast, and with the A17 Pro processor, youll be able to quickly load apps and games and switch between them without issue. Youre also sure to get OS updates for many years to come. The tablet also comes with 12MP front and back cameras so you can participate in video meetings or snap pics and videos with ease. And since it has the same excellent battery life as Apples other iPads, youll be able to take it on a trip or hike without worrying when it will need a charge. So dont miss out on the chance to get the new A17 Pro iPad mini for $399 at Amazon, its lowest price ever.Grab the tiniest iPad for $100 off Buy now at Amazon
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  • M5 iPad Pro: Everything you need to know
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    MacworldWhile the iPad update schedule is somewhat unpredictable, Apple has established an 18-month cycle with the iPad Pro, and the current M4 iPad Pro was released in May 2024. Several reports state that Apple is scheduled to release an M5 iPad Pro in the fall, which would be right on schedule.That means were going to start seeing more reports about the new iPad Pro as the release date approaches. This article keeps track of all the rumors so you can keep up with whats going on and make a proper decision if youre in the market for a new iPad Pro.M5 iPad Pro: When will the new iPad Pro be released?The M5 iPad Pro is expected to arrive in September 2025 or later in the yearOn March 31, Bloombergs Mark Gurman reported that the M5 iPad Pro is on schedule to ship in the second half of the year.In January 2025, Bloombergs Mark Gurman reported that the M5 iPad Pro wont ship until late 2025 or early 2026. In December 2024, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that the M5 iPad Pro will enter mass production in the second half of 2025.Heres when the past five iPad Pro models have launched:M4 iPad Pro: May 2024iPad Pro (6th gen): October 2022iPad Pro (5th gen): April 2021iPad Pro (4th gen): March 2020iPad Pro (3rd gen): October 2018M5 iPad Pro: How much will the new iPad Pro cost?Prices are likely to stay the same, starting at $999/999 (11-inch) and $1,299/1,299 (13-inch), butWith the M5 iPad Pro, Apple increased the price by $100/100 across the different storage configurations. (Apple redefined the M5 iPad Pro base model with 256GB of storage, instead of 128GB that was in the M4 iPad Pro. When comparing prices, we start with the 256GB models.)Apple rarely increases prices two years in a row, but there are ongoing talks by the Trump administration in the U.S. of implementing tariffs on chips not made in the U.S. Apples M5 chip is made in Taiwan by TSMC, and could be subjected to a tariff. Should it go into effect, it could raise the price of the M5 iPad Pro in the U.S.The M4 iPad Pros 12MP camera with a LiDAR scanner will carry over to the M5 iPad Pro.Brady Snyder / FoundryM5 iPad Pro tech specs: What upgrades will the new iPad Pro have?An M5 chipThats about itOn March 31, Mark Gurman reported that the M5 iPad Pro will be a chip and ship product. That means it will get the new M5 chip and no other new features.The M4 iPad Pro from 2024 had several major upgrades to components and features that dont typically change from generation to generation, including:New OLED displaysAn option for nano-texture glass ($100/100)Moving the front-facing camera to the longer sideUpgrade to the main camera to 12MP with True Tone flash and a LiDAR scannerEliminating the 128GB storage option and setting the base level to 256GBThose features arent expected to change with the M5 iPad Pro, so the only major component to change will be the chip from the M4 to the M5. Apples new C1 modem is unlikely to make an appearance until a model with mmWave arrives, likely in 2026.Well keep updating this article as more information becomes available. Until then, you should check out our best iPad Pro deals to see if you can bag yourself a bargain on the current range.
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  • I tried the future of multitasking on the Mac and it was amazing and uncomfortable
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    MacworldThe Apple Vision Pro is a perplexing piece of hardware. Its a technological marvel that stuns the senses but it lacks the killer app and content needed to overcome the initial cost of investment and awkward ergonomics. Im fascinated by its potential and was brave enough to hold on to the Vision Pro beyond the return window.When I use it, I am reminded of its unique abilities, such as its Mac Virtual Display feature. Bringing a boring real world experience to a hybrid virtual one sounds good on the surface, but the original Mac Virtual Display was limited and didnt offer much of a benefit. But in visionOS 2.2, Apple added the ability to support a wide or ultrawide monitor, making the feature much more useful. It was one feature Ive been anxiously waiting for.Im a big fan of using a three-display setup for my Mac, but does the updated Mac Virtual Display provide a superior experience? Could it be the killer Vision Pro feature that weve been clamoring for? The answer is not so simple. Lets dissect the experience of the Mac Virtual Display on Apple Vision Pro to see if it makes the $3,500 investment worthwhile.What the wide and ultrawide upgrade meansThe Vision Pro operating system uses its Mac Virtual Display feature to mirror a Macs display within a virtual environment. Its a way to stay grounded to the Mac but it opens new possibilities. You can have the Mac screen front and center and pin various app windows all around you, including the various Vision Pro apps. The experience feels like something youve seen in a sci-fi movie.During its first iteration, Mac Virtual Display was a neat feature but lacked any wow factor. What it needed was a larger display option and thankfully, Apple included it in visionOS 2.2. You can now work away from your desk in private with a large wide or ultrawide display that travels with you virtually anywhere.My main Mac workstation is a triple monitor setup. This includes two Apple Studio Displays on the left and right, and an Apple Pro Display XDR front and center. It takes up a substantial footprint to the point that it needs two connecting desks to fit all the monitors comfortably. By comparison, with a Vision Pro, you simply need a small Mac and the device itselfthats an attractive alternative. A Mac Pro with an Apple Pro Display XDR surrounded by two Apple Studio Displays.Thiago TrevisanHow the Mac Virtual Display feature makes it possibleTheres more nuance to the Mac Virtual Display update in visionOS 2.2 that makes it more functional than simple wide and ultrawide display support. (visionOS 2.4 is the current version, which finally brought Apple Intelligence support.)Mac Virtual Display wide modes are simple to activate. With the Vision Pro connected to your Apple silicon Mac, youll find a drop-down menu on top of the Mac Virtual Display screen with the new wide and ultrawide options.A drop-down menu allows Vision Pro users to change the screen ratio settings.Thiago TresvianThe first setting, Standard, has a 16:9 aspect ratio and can display up to 5K (5120 by 2880) resolution. The next option is Wide, which is 21:9 and can do a resolution up to 6720 by 2880 pixels. The last option is Ultrawide and can do 10240 by 2880 pixels in a 32:9 aspect ratio.Your Mac inputkeyboard, trackpad, and/or mousealso works smoothly to control Vision Pros interface. Thats important in this situation where your Mac environment blends with the Vision Pro. The gestures embedded within visionOS are great for many things, but for true productivity, I prefer a physical input device.Vision Pro offers some flexibility with Mac Virtual Display, which can be adjusted by a pinch and drag gesture on the lower left. This allows you to change the size of the Virtual Display and move it farther away or closer. The resolution can also be adjusted to improve your experience overall. Its also simple to blend your environment at different levels to see how you feel during usage, depending on the amount of external light you want to enter your workspace.Another good feature is that now you can route the audio straight from your Mac to the Vision Pro speakers. This helps to keep the sound closer to you and simplifies your connection. In theory, the Mac Virtual Display capabilities of the Vision Pro sound a lot more appealing than a large, clunky three-monitor desk setup. In practice, the results are not so clean-cut.The big problem that software cant fixHeres the catch with the Vision Pro (and other headsets): it becomes uncomfortable after a while. Sure, a lighter Vision Pro would help, but fatigue always sets in eventually. Then theres the disorientation felt after using the Vision Pro; Apple has baked in different levels of background immersion and isolation for this very reason. Complete immersion may be great for a short period or certain use cases. The passthrough feature helps, but it still creates only the illusion of awareness.With its crisp resolution and wide/ultrawide support, you can be very productive with the virtual environment of the Vision Pro and its seemingly endless customizability that works beautifully. But it doesnt matter if the user cant get comfortable. The Vision Pro is unreasonable for me to work for anything longer than short bursts.In my physical multi-monitor setup, I can work for hours with minimal fatigue, and theres the ability to freely move in the workspace and interact with the surroundings. Spatial computing is simply not as natural as the standard setups that human senses are accustomed to.The major issue with the Apple Vision Pro is that it becomes uncomfortable over time.Thiago TresvianThis experience is significant in that it shows that spatial computing has future potential and visionOS can continue to improve, but it comes down to the hardware that can provide a more seamless, natural fashion. That may be difficult to successfully do, at least in the short term. Many hurdles and friction exist for Vision Pro to reach the pantheon of importance which is the iPhone.Its simply not ready for prime timeViewed in a bubble, the Vision Pro is an excellent device thats capable of wowing its users and even helping with many productivity tasks. This bubble quickly fails to maintain its buoyancy in real-world use, however. Its uncomfortable, its expensive, and instead of any real killer feature it offers solutions for niche cases.This creates a problem for Apple. Vision Pro doesnt have anywhere near the sales and enthusiasm that was forecasted for the device. That causes Apple to not be incentivized to provide content and attention to the existing Vision Pro user base. What can Apple do to make the Vision Pro and spatial computing more appealing? A reduction in weight and pricing is a good start, but these changes alone do not make the device useful. Vision Pro needs to feel natural and seamless for the user, who then can transfer the activities that are typically done on the iPhone to this device. Thats easier said than done and is likely a tremendous engineering feat that will take years to fully develop.For now, we can enjoy the Vision Pro for what it is. While it is a beautifully done piece of technology, the wide and ultrawide options only slightly change its usability. Its a niche enthusiast product, which even Tim Cook admits. Theres nothing wrong with that, and it will either face better versions in the future or the eventual cancellation by Apple if its deemed unworkable. Lets hope they figure it out since the underlying idea is worthy of the effort.
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  • Heres why your AirPods Max dont have lossless audio over USB-C yet
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    MacworldWhen iOS 18.4 arrived earlier this week, AirPods Max users were likely the quickest to update after Apple announced last week that a new AirPods Max firmware update released at the same time would bring lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio to AirPods Max for the first time via the bundled USB-C cable.However, if you look at your AirPods Max firmware in Settings, youll probably still see the old firmware that doesnt let you listen with a USB-C cable. Thats because Apple pulled the update after just 24 hours. The support document listing the firmware version (7E99) now says coming soon.According to @aaron613 on X, the update is broken. He adds that the firmware itself is still available but iOS/macOS cant see it due to a bug. Theres no actual way to force a firmware update on AirPods so it can be hard to tell when new firmware is installed or even available. To update your AirPods Max, you need to connect the charger and keep them in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and wait at least 30 minutes.The update, announced on March 24, will allow 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio and let AirPods Max users enjoy the highest-quality audio across music, movies, and games, while music creators can experience significant enhancements to songwriting, beat making, production, and mixing. Apple says AirPods Max will be the only headphones to support creating and mixing in Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking.Its worth noting that this firmware update only applies to the newer USB-C version. The Lighting version is still on version 6F25.
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  • Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac Review
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    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsReasonable price points and speedy performanceThe 60-day trial offers a sufficient amount of time to know the program before being billed for itGood level of customization before each module is runConsProgram opts into special offers unless the Privacy tab is configured to prevent thisCleanup functions can be somewhat destructive if you dont stop and customize your functionsOur Verdict Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac offers a handy array of utilities that are genuinely good at getting under the hood of your Mac and removing unwanted files, with some of the modules going beyond whats expected. Still, the software requires that some care and customization be used lest you find yourself having wiped out a cookie file or copy that you may have needed. The software, especially with a 60-day free trial, is worth your Consideration.Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodaySometimes a company may not bring something wildly original to the table, but can still be a contender in its market. This is the case with Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac, the latest catch-all system maintenance utility from Avast. The utility, which requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later to install and run, is available at price points between $2.49/month or $24.98 for the first year for one Mac and $2.89/month or $34.68 for the first year for up to 10 devices. Simply download it, install it, assign full access to your hard drive, and youre good to go. A free version that only offers a scan function is also available, and Avast allows for a 60-day free trial provided you submit your credit or debit card information.Similar to other entries in our round up of the Best Mac Cleaners, Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac is divided into modules (Quick Clean, Clean Clutter, Clean Browser, Find Duplicates, Analyze Photos, Uninstall Apps, Startup Manager, System Monitor, and Statistics). As expected, the Quick Clean module offers the most generic cleaning experience to help wrangle back hard drive space and goes after app cache, log files, trash, cookies, and web cache files. The other modules perform as their names would indicate but offer some interesting features along the way. The Find Duplicates folder hunts down all duplicates on your system and organizes them as All Files, Documents, Pictures, Songs, Videos, Folders, and Others, offering a good level of control in the process. The Analyze Photos module allows for both local and external photo libraries and volumes to be scanned and works well, the module pointing out the rougher copies of old photos and offering to delete them.FoundryThe unexpected jewels of the utility come in the form of the Uninstall Apps, Startup Manager, System Monitor, and Statistics modules. The Uninstall Apps module digs deep into macOS to retrieve both main-level applications as well as their support systems and offers to remove them. The module also categorizes things as All apps, Unused apps that havent been used in 6 months or more, and Large apps that are 1GB or more in size, which turns out to be a handy approach. The Startup Manager module impressed me in its ability to easily dig under the hood of macOS, locating no less than 51 startup items that could be toggled on or off as needed. The System Monitor offered a good user interface and layout, and also dug into system sensors such as fan speed, power usage, and battery condition, which was excellent to see.FoundryIf theres anything with Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac that needs fixing, its honestly coming from the corporate end. I received no reply from Avast as to questions I had, setting up the free 60-day trial took an extra day given a server-side error in activating the software online, and the software automatically opts into third-party product offers unless this option is clicked off in the Privacy tab, which gets annoying. Yes, the software doesnt bombard you with ads as to Avasts other products, but these still feel like things that could be quickly remedied from the top down. Finally, the modules themselves, though useful, are also powerful and widely focused, and I felt that using the generic cleanup function without specifying what you wanted to clean up or get rid of was asking for trouble, especially when the browser cleaner offers to wipe out generic cookies and autofill items, which can be useful later. Be cautious when using these tools and youll be fine, but randomly using generic, sweeping tools can remove files and copies that you might need later.Should you buy Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac?Whats present here is a capable set of utilities that, while similar to several other packages on the market, does a great job getting under the hood of your Mac and helping to organize things as well as clear out the clutter. It isnt perfect, and I thought the overly wide utilities could inadvertently clear out some files and copies that you might need later, but if you take your time and customize each function, this can work well for you.Despite the fact that Avast is competing in an increasingly crowded field, the company has put together a viable set of utilities that do their job well, while the suite itself stands on its own and doesnt constantly bombard you with ads as to Avasts other products, which is appreciated. Theres something worth trying here, and while I wish their corporate approach to advertising and reply to media requests was better, theyve offered a compelling product that installs easily, runs well, and does its job. And thats saying something.
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  • How to set up two-factor authentication for your Apple Account and iCloud
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    MacworldIf you arent using two-factor authentication to protect your Apple Account and iCloud account, you really should do it. In the past, hackers claimed to have millions of stolen iCloud credentials are demanded that Apple pay a ransom. So even as Apple does what it can to protect your data, events like thisthough unlikelycan happen. And with all the valuable info on your iPhone these days, you want to make sure nobody can get reset it.But guess what? Using two-factor authentication should protect you completely. Its easy to set up, so take a minute and do it now. Whats more, some Apple services and features require you to have 2FA enabled on your account, as an extra security precaution. Heres how to set it up on a Mac or iOS device. (Apple Account users who dont have a compatible device can still use an older two-step verification system. See below for more.)One note: Apple changed the name of Apple ID to Apple Account in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.iPhone and iPadFollow these steps on an iPad or iPhone. These steps are done with iOS 18 or later and should be similar in iPadOS. The device must be protected with a passcode (Settings > Touch ID/Face ID & Passcode).FoundryLaunch the Settings app.Tap your Apple Account profile at the top. Obviously, you need to be signed in with the account you want to protect with two-factor authentication.Tap Sign-In & Security.Find the Two-Factor Authentication setting and turn it on.Next, enter a phone number where you can receive a text message or a phone call with a two-factor code. You can also specify if you want a text or a call. Youll get that text message or call and enter the six-digit verification code on the next screen.Thats it! Two-factor is on, and this is your official Trusted Device. The next time you sign on to iCloud.com, or set up your iCloud account on a new device, youll have to first enter your username and password, and then be prompted to enter a code. That code will come in a pop-up on your trusted devices, texted/phoned to the number you provided, or, you can come back to this screen and tap Get Verification Code.MacSetting this up on a Mac requires nearly the same steps as on an iPhone or iPad. These instructions are done with macOS Sequoia 15.3.2Open System Settings.In your profile at the top, click Apple Account.The Apple Account pane should open. In the mian section, click on Sing-In & Security.Find the Two-Factor Authentication setting and turn it on.You might need to verify your identity by answering your security questions.Enter a phone number you can use to receive verification codes, and choose if you want to get text messages or calls.Enter the code thats sent you to right away to finish up.FoundryIf your Mac is running macOS Mojave or an earlier operating system, here are the instructions.Open System Preferences SelectiCloud. Click theAccount Detailsbutton, and sign in if prompted.In the Security tab, click the button labeledTurn on two-factor authentication. Read the message and click Continue.Verify your identity by answering your security questions.Enter a phone number you can use to receive verification codes, and choose if you want to get text messages or calls.Enter the code thats sent you to right away to finish up.What if my device is too old?If your Mac is using an operating system older than El Capitan, or your iOS device isnt running iOS 9 or later, you can still use two-step verification, which is slightly different than two-factor authentication, mostly because it relies on a text message being sent to a phone number, while the newer authentication is baked more seamlessly into the operating systems. Plus, the older verification method requires you to hold onto a Recovery Key in case you ever lose your password. Two-step verification always sends you a text message. With the newer two-factor authentication, youll get this cool pop-up on nearby trusted devices signed in to the same iCloud account.You can read more about the differences from Apple as well as from our own Glenn Fleishman.Apple still provides a way to enable two-step verification, by following this link, signing in, and following the instructions.
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  • Beat the AirTag bulge with this $24 card-sized tracker
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    MacworldSitting on an Airtag isnt comfortable, and it ruins your wallet. The MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card offers the same smart tracking power without the bulge. Now just $23.97 (Reg. $42.99), this1.5mm tracking deviceis just about the size and thickness of a credit card, so it fits flush into your wallet, work lanyard, passport pouch, and luggage tag.MagTag works with the Apple Find My app, accessing the global real-time tracking power of Apples FindMy device network. Whether heading out on vacation or running errands, youll get left-behind alerts, a loud beep to help you locate it, and peace of mind knowing your valuables are protected.The sleek tracker is also rechargeable and holds up to 5 months of battery life per charge. Its Qi wireless charging compatible and IP68 waterproof and dustproof so that it can handle some necessary roughness. The built-in keyring hole even lets you attach it to keys or bags for added flexibility.Slip theMagTag Ultra Slim Tracker into your cart now for just $23.97(reg. $42.99) and streamline your setup before this 44% off deal disappears.MagTag Ultra Slim Tracker Card Works with Apple Find My AppSee DealStackSocialprices subject to change.
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  • This upgraded M3 MacBook Pro is an absolute steal at $800 off
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    MacworldEven without the latest processor, the M3 MacBook Pro is still an incredibly thin and powerful machine. And today its incredibly cheap too: B&H Photo is selling the M3 MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $1,299, an amazing discount of $800, and the best price weve ever seen.When we reviewed the MacBook, we loved so many things about it, from the excellent display to the speakers to the overall performance of the M3 chip. We didnt love the specs of the base model, however, but with this configuration, youll have more than enough power to complete any task you want and loads of storage space to hold apps, games, files, and whatever else you need.The 14-inch Liquid Retina display is absolutely gorgeous, with vivid colors and great contrast, as well as a stunning 30241964 resolution that will make every image crossing your screen look fantastic. When it comes to connectivity, the M3 MacBook Pro has a great collection of ports, featuring two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports, a HDMI, a MagSafe port, and a headphone jack, as well as an SDXC card reader. These are all going to make it easy to hook up to extra screens, transfer files, charge devices, and more.Youre really only missing out on a newer chip and improved front camera, so why not take the perfect opportunity to save a bundle and get your hands on a 14-inch MacBook Pro for $800 off? But hurry because this deal wont be around forever.This MacBook Pro is down to $1,299Buy now at B&H
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  • How Lucid exploits iMessage to send encrypted phishing attacks to your iPhone
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    MacworldHeres something you may not know: Hackers can sign up for phishing-as-a-service platforms. In other words, there are businesses that put together a PhAAS software package that hackers can buy and run phishing schemes. A new PhAAS called Lucid is now available and is used to target iPhones, according to a report by security researcher Catalyst.Whats alarming about Lucid is that it involved phishing messages sent via Apples iMessage, which uses end-to-end encryption that allows the messages to bypass spam filters. Lucid also sends messages via encrypted RCS, which allows for attacks on Android devices. Apple has announced support for encrypted RCS that will arrive in a future iOS update.To be able to send out phishing messages via iMessage, iPhone farms are in place. XinXin, the business behind Lucid, claims it can send over 100,000 messages daily using temporary Apple IDs with impersonated display names, according to the report. The PhAAS package offers templates so attackers can create legitimate-looking websites and messages. The phishing messages urge the reader to pay for unpaid toll fees, shipping costs, or taxes, and the links route users to websites that look like legitimate sites, such as a site that masquerades as the U.S. Postal Service.iPhone phishing farm used to send phishing messages.CatalystSome iPhone users may feel a sense of security when receiving an iMessage because of Apples measures, but Catalyst notes that it is this sense of security that hackers are taking advantage of. Lucid has a success rate that makes the operation cost-effective. How to protect yourself from hacker attacksText messaging is convenient, but it also leaves you vulnerable to attack. Dont use links in text messages whenever possible; always check the URL if you absolutely need to use the link. Attackers will disguise fake domains to look like legitimate ones. If a message is poorly written, has typos, misspellings, and poor grammar, dont trust it. Macworld has a guide to avoid smishing attacks. Apple releases security patches through OS updates, so installing them as soon as possible is important. If you use a third-party browser, Macworld has several guides to help, including a guide onwhether or not you need antivirus software, alist of Mac viruses, malware, and trojans, and acomparison of Mac security software.
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  • The thought of Apples AI doctor makes me a little queasy
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    MacworldIs AI giving you an ulcer? Good news! Soon youll be able to turn to AI for help with that!UhhhnnnnLook out! Apple Intelligence reportedly wants to manage your health.People in the U.S.: Our healthcare system is broken!The market: Maybe giving people wrong answers will fix it.Apparantly, Apple is working on Project Mulberry, which involves a new Health app with a health coach. If the idea of entrusting your health to a chatbot, the current crop of which is anything but confidence-inspiring, sounds like a dystopian nightmare to you, join the club. The club is called humanity. We meet every day. There are no dues but we also tend not to accomplish that much.Before we start popping antacid pills over this concept, though, remember that Apple works on a lot of things that never see the light of day. And its not like the companys current track record in delivering on AI projects is any better than the Macalopes at learning programming or cleaning the basement out or saving for retirement orOkay, look, you know what? This isnt about the Macalope. This is about Apple and Tim Cooks desire to make health care a signature feature of the companys products:Development is now full steam ahead, with a release due as early as iOS 19.4. That update is scheduled for spring or summer of next year.Mark Gurman, BloombergGiven that Apple has had such a hard time delivering a more conversational version of Siri, as early as seems to be doing a lot of work in that sentence.The company is currently training the AI agent with data from physicians that it has on staff.Mark Gurman, BloombergThat is, at least, a lot better than just reading the entire internet and regurgitating whatever answer happened to trend to the top on Reddit, possibly from noted health expert picklerick69. One of the most obvious problems with the current crop of AI models is that none of the companies working on them wants to do the hard work of creating defined data sets that route out the bon mots of the picklerick69s of the world, no matter how pithy they may be. Ugh, its so much easier if we just let it read the entire internet, why cant we just do thaaaaaat? they complain as they idly toss lit matches into piles of $10,000 bills.IDGYou dont need an AI chat doctor to tell you that it would be seriously detrimental to your health to hold your breath until Apple delivers on this rumor.[Apple is] also seeking to find a major doctor personality to serve as a host of sorts for the new service, which some within Apple have tentatively dubbed Health+.Mark Gurman, BloombergAI-delivered healthcare sounds more like Health- to the Macalope but what does he know. Best of luck to Apple in finding a spokesdoctor who doesnt raise the ire of one group or another and best of luck to Apple and said spokesdoctor on surviving the resulting landslide of litigation waiting for them the second it goes wrong.CNNs Allison Morrow recently keyed a spot-on piece about AI for CNN that gets to why the Macalope does not believe for a second that an Apple Intelligence-powered doctor will be arriving any time soon. Largely in response to pie-eyed AI enthusiasm of The New York Times Kevin Roose, Morrow notes that while AI is great for making suggestions (which is why its so good for tasks like coding), it is nowhere near ready to be a true digital assistant.If its 100% accurate, its a fantastic time saver. If it is anything less than 100% accurate, its useless. Because even if theres a 2% chance its wrong, theres a 2% chance youre stranding mom at the airportAllicon Morrow, CNNNow apply those same numbers to health care and you see how there might be a bit of a problem. Looks like you have eczema. Or maybe a flesh-eating disease. Could be that, too. Hey, would you like to see some images of people in your contacts list as cats?Apples efforts in health under Tim Cook have been thoughtfully executed and provided solid value to customers (even arguably saving lives), if they have fallen short of all the companys goals. Adding an AI doctor to the mix had best be done in the same deliberative manner, which means taking it slow.
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  • Can we expect any new products from Apple in April?
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    MacworldWe expect April and May to be pretty slow months for Apple releases. There is no new hardware expected in either month, according to the latest rumors, and the major updates to the iOS 18 and macOS 15 cycle seem to be more or less doneApple is shifting focus to iOS 19, which will be introduced at WWDC in June.So, while there may be relatively minor software releases and new content added to services like Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade, we dont really expect any big releases until WWDC.New hardware releasesWe dont expect any new hardware in the month of April (and probably not May either). The current rumors report that the next round of hardware releases wont be until at least WWDC in June, and likely not until September. But weve been surprised before, including last month.Once upon a time, we were expecting a spring event in April, but after Apple launched the iPhone 16e in February and the MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad in March without an event, it seems as though the first keynote of 2025 will be held on June 9 at WWDC. But theres an outside chance Apple will hold an event to launch its heavily rumored HomePad home hub before then. But its a longshot.Apps and software updatesApple was expected to release iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and the other x.4 releases in April, but managed to get them out on the last day of March.As March came to a close, Apple has yet to launch the iOS 18.5/macOS 15.5 beta release, but Apple usually issues an x.5 release in April or May as the last significant release before introducing the next major version (iOS 19, macOS 16) at WWDC in June. We were expecting the next-gen Siri to arrive in this release, but Apple has delayed it until the coming year.ServicesApple TV+Here are the shows, series, and movies we expect to release on Apple TV+ in TK. If you want to know whats coming later, check our full guide to upcoming Apple TV+ content.Your Friends and Neighbors: After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from his neighbors homes in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined. April 11Government Cheese: A surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. April 16Jane (season 3): A childrens series about Jane, a 9-year-old environmentalist on a mission to save endangered animals. April 18Carme: A biography drama about Antonin Carme, the so-called first celebrity chef, who rose to stardom in the 19th century. While he dreams only of becoming the most famous chef in the world, his talent and ambitions attract the attention of renowned and powerful politicians, who use him as a spy for France. April 30Apple ArcadeApple releases most Apple Arcade games on the first Friday of each month. Check our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full list of Apple Arcade games and more details on the service. Occasionally, games are released with no forewarning, but youll usually see next months releases listed in the Coming Soon section.The Game of Life 2+: The classic board game comes to life as a mobile game. April 3Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic+: Combines features from the classic hits RollerCoaster Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon 2. April 3puffies.: A jigsaw puzzle game based around puffy stickers. April 3Sesame Street Mecha Builders+: Educational games for kids featuring Sesame Street characters. April 3SpaceInvaders InfinityGene EVO: A new, updated version of the well-received Space Invaders game from 2009. April 3Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE: Classic Katamari Damacy gameplayrolling little things into your sticky ball, making it bigger so you can grab larger things, and so on, and so on April 3
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  • Three iPhone models are reportedly about to lose iOS support
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    MacworldEvery year, those who own older Apple devices nervously tune in to the WWDC keynote presentation to see if they will be able to install the upcoming major software updates. The iPhone, for example, typically gets around six or seven years of active support, but theres no guarantee like Google or Samsung. Some models have had as little as four or as many as eight, and Apples decisions about which handsets will drop off the supported list can be surprising and unpredictable.In 2024, it was announced that all the phones that could run iOS 17 would also be able to run iOS 18, which was good news all around. And early reports suggested that this year would be a repeat: that same list of iPhones (bolstered by the new models that have been released since then) would be able to run iOS 19 too. But now that looks less certain.According to a private and anonymous X account with an impressive track record of accurate predictions (via 9to5Mac), three iPhones that launched in 2018 and have had active software support until now will not be able to run iOS 19: the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max.That leaves the following handsets as iOS 19-ready:iPhone 11iPhone 11 Pro & 11 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2020)iPhone 12 & 12 miniiPhone 12 Pro & 12 Pro MaxiPhone 13 & 13 miniiPhone 13 Pro & 13 Pro MaxiPhone SE (2022)iPhone 14 & 14 PlusiPhone 14 Pro & 14 Pro MaxiPhone 15 & 15 PlusiPhone 15 Pro & 15 Pro MaxiPhone 16 & 16 PlusiPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16eOwners of the XR, XS, and XS Max will still be able to install security updates for at least a year, but the new features and visual/interface changes rolled out as part of iOS 19 and all future software updates wont be available until they buy a newer model. With the devices heading towards their seventh birthdays and running A12 processors (by contrast, the weakest iPhone model currently on sale runs an A16, and the budget iPhone 16e has an A18), it may be time to consider an upgrade.iOS 19 will be announced at WWDC 2025 on June 9 and rolled out immediately in a beta testing program for developers only. Public betas usually follow a month later, before the finished version of the software is rolled out in the fall. For all the latest information about the launch, check out our regularly updated iOS 19 superguide.
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  • Keep your Mac clean and your kids protected online with this $16 tool
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    MacworldTodays internet is loaded with clutter. From nonstop video ads and clickbait banners to sneaky trackers and malware-laced pop-ups, browsing can feel more frustrating than fun. But withAdGuard Family Plan, you can take back controlcleanly, securely, and nowaffordably.For alimited time, you can grab alifetime subscriptionto AdGuard Family Plan for just$15.97(regularly $169.99) using codeFAMPLANthroughApril 27. Thats a one-time paymentno subscriptions, no renewals, just permanent peace of mind.AdGuard goes far beyond your average ad blocker. It offers athree-pronged approachto smarter internet use: advanced ad blocking, robust privacy protection, and built-inparental controls. That meansno more pop-ups, no more trackerswatching your activity, and no more worrying about what your kids might stumble upon online.This software isnt just powerfulits versatile. AdGuard works seamlessly acrossAndroid, iOS, and desktops, so your whole household can enjoy a faster, cleaner, and safer online experiencewhether theyre streaming, scrolling, or studying.So whether youre looking to finally silence annoying ads, protect your personal data, or create a kid-friendly online environment,AdGuard Family Planmakes it easy (and now, incredibly affordable).Use code FAMPLANat checkout andget lifetime AdGuard protectionfor just$15.97 through April 27.AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime SubscriptionSee DealStackSocial prices subject to change.
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  • No, the iOS 19 code name isnt a clue about its design
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    MacworldLast week, Apple announced that its big WWDC keynote will take place on June 9, which means we have about two months of rumors and speculation. The latest report from Mark Gurman might seem like a big clue, but Im here to assure you, its not.In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman takes a moment to address the numerous images supposedly showing the look of iOS 19 that circulated the web last week. He reiterates his claim that the fake screenshots arent representative of what Apple will show when it announces the new software at WWDC, but doesnt offer any details on the new operating system save one: the code name is Solarium, defined by Oxford as a room fitted with extensive areas of glass to admit sunlight.Its natural to assume this is a clue that iOS 19 will be light and airy, with transparent layers designed to let light in. Its a logical conclusion, especially since Jon Prosser of Front Page Tech released avideolast week that showcased renders of iOS 19 with extra transparency. Gurman himself has teased that iOS 19 will take its cues from visionOS with greater transparency and new types of windows and buttons.If any of that is true, itll be easy to look back on this Solarium rumor and see how obvious it was. But historically, Apples codenames dont have anything to do with the shipping product. For example, last years iOS 18 codename was Crystal, and iOS 17s was Dawn. iOS 12? Peace.Now, if you really want to find meaning in those names, I suppose you can. Crystal could refer to the ability to customize icons with ease or as a reference to Apple Intelligence. Peace could refer to the new Do Not Disturb options introduced with iOS 12. Dawn could be related to using an iPhone in StandBy mode as an alarm clock.But they likely mean nothing. The last major change to iOSs interface came with iOS 7. That codename? Innsbruck, a mountainous city in Austria popular for skiing. Back then Apple was fond of naming iOS versions after winter resort cities, and being that iOS 7 introduced Apples first flat design, naming it after a city with nearly 70 named mountains could be a tongue-in-cheek nod to its new look. But like Solarium, it almost certainly wasnt.
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  • How to speed up a slow Mac
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    MacworldIf youve had your Mac for a few years you may be looking longingly at the Apple website wishing you could justify the expense of buying a new one. But luckily you dont have to fork out for a replacement computer to enjoy speed increases: in this article, we gather some simple tips to enhance the performance of your current device.How to make a Mac run fasterBelow we will run through the various checks you should make to find out why your Mac is running slow and speed it up, well cover why you need to have at least 10% of your Macs total storage free to keep it running well and how you can free up that space if need be. Well also look at how to find out if a particular app is gobbling up all the processing power and how to close it. And well look at other changes you can make to your Mac to make it run faster, including adding more RAM or, since thats probably not an option, clearing your RAM to speed things up.Before you begin, try the following quick tips to see if they speed up your Mac:Restart your Mac. If you havent restarted it for a while your RAM/Unified Memory could be maxed out.Delete unnecessary files, apps and other items that are taking up space especially if you have less than 10% of your Macs storage free.Update your software in case there is a software issue that is causing the problem. Has your Mac recently downloaded a software update you have yet to install? We find that now Apple has added Apple Intelligence to the mix downloaded software updates take up a lot more space on our Mac before we update it. Watch out for humongous software updates playing havoc with your Macs storage.FoundryHow to speed up a Mac or MacBookFollow these steps to speed up your Mac and make it run faster. 1.Restart your MacScreenshotFoundryOne of the most obvious things you can do if your Mac has slowed down is restart it. However, we understand that there will be lots of reasons why you dont want to do that. Perhaps you dont want to stop what you are doing and wait while your Mac restarts and the app you were using is reloaded. But restarting is usually the first fix for any Mac thats slowed right down. In fact that is why we recommend that you do restart regularly. Few aspects of Macs cause more arguments than the one about what to do at the end of the day: shut down or sleep? It used to be recommended that a computer should be left switched on because of the wear and tear of restarting the hard drive. With the advent of SSDs this is no longer a problem. The amount of time it would take to start up a Mac also used to be prohibitive. This is no longer the case, Macs start up almost instantly. Nowadays, the main advantage of leaving a Mac sleeping rather than switched off is that it lets you continue where you left off. The only other reason to leave the Mac running is if you run maintenance or backup scripts at night. We address that here: Should I shut down my Mac every night? Shutting down your Mac has a number of advantages many of which are related to how RAM (or Unified Memory, as Apple calls it) is being used. macOS uses swap files: spaces on your hard disk that allow your Mac to pretend it has more RAM than it actually has as virtual memory. Once the number of swap files exceeds five or so, your Mac starts to slow down. Then its time to reboot.Restarting your Mac also means caches will get flushed and applications that are hogging your RAM will let it go.Restarting your Mac clears the caches and shuts down applications. The result is a Mac thats refreshed and should perform better.If right now shutting down and restarting isnt for you or that doesnt work there are plenty of other tips below to work through as you attempt to speed up your Mac. 2.Close unnecessary appsFoundryIt might sound obvious, but the best place to start, if you dont want to shut down your Mac, is to close any apps that are running in the background.If you havent shut your Mac down recently your Mac may be devoting memory and CPU space to a program you havent used since last week, instead of to the apps you want.A quick way to see which apps are running is to glance at the Dock at the bottom of the screen. Programs that are running will have a dotunderneath them. If you cant see this dot, open System Settings/System Preferences and click Desktop & Dockand ensure that Show indicators for open applications is selected.Alternatively, press Command + Tab to bring up the App Switcher and tab through to see which apps are open.There are a few ways you can shut down these apps. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) on their icon in the Dock and choose Quit, or if you are using the App Switcher, select a program and press Command-Q to quit it.If when you Right-click on the icon in the Dock you see the Force Quit option against it you likely have identified the culprit because a problem with that app is probably slowing down your whole system.Should you not get any options at all or just a spinning beach ball, you can use the Apple menu to shut the unresponsive app down. To do this, click on the Apple logo in the top left corner then select the Force Quit option. Youll see a list of all open applications, simply highlight the one you think is playing up and click the Force Quite button.Read How to Force Quit on a Mac for more information. 3.Find out whats slowing you downFind out whats hogging the CPU.FoundrySome apps are more power-hungry than others, and sometimes apps have issues that cause them to grab more than their fair share of your system resources.If you want to see which apps are using up your system resources, open the Activity Monitor in the Utilities folder. (Or press Command + space bar and start to type activity and press enter to open it from there).Activity Monitor shows all the processes on your Mac (some of which you cant, or shouldnt, close) so go to the menu bar at the top of the screen and click View >Windowed Processes before you do anything.Now, back in Activity Monitor, click on the CPU button and the %CPU column to list all programs by the amount of CPU they are using. You can also use this to see what Memory, Disk and Network different processes are using.If you see that one app in particular is gobbling up a lot of CPU power then you can close it from here by selecting the app with the mouse and clicking on the x in the menu bar at the top of the Activity Monitor.Take note of the apps that are using the most power they might require a software update to make them work more efficiently.For more advice see: How to use Activity Monitor to handle troublesome apps on your Mac.4.Make sure enough space is freeFoundryPart of your Macs performance depends on empty drive space. The Mac needs to be able to write and read its swap files and free space helps. But for these safeguards to work, you need at least ten percent of your disk drive empty.Therefore, if you want your Mac to run at its best and you dont have 10 percent of yourstorage space available you need to offload some of your larger files.Your hard drive hosts a number of big files and folders. These could include email files and backups, and old versions of apps that you no longer need. If you frequently upload photos to your Mac and download music you may find that you quickly use up thespace.There are a few ways to find out how much space you have available. The method depends on the version of macOS you are running. In macOS Ventura and later: Open System Settings > General > Storage. Wait while it calculates how much of your storage is being used, and also shows you what is using it.Click on the i beside any category of content, e.g. Applications. Click on anything and delete it if you dont need it. If you sort by date last used thats a quick way to find things you dont need. Alternatively sort by size to find larger items to delete. You wont be able to delete anything from the macOS and System Data categories, but you can find out ways to remove this kind of content here: How to delete System Data.If you are running short of space we run through various ways to free up the space on your Mac in How to free disk space on a Mac. Want a quick way to clear some space on your Mac? We have a round up of the Best Mac Cleaners where we include MacPaw CleanMyMac, Parallels Toolbox, and more.We have some more space-saving tips below. 5.Update your softwareDo you need to run an update?FoundryMake sure you regularly perform a software update for macOSand all the apps installed on your Mac.If you are running any recent macOS version go to System Settings > General > Software Update. In slightly older versions of macOS its System Preferences > Software Update. Now wait while your Mac checks for updates. If there is one to install, do so.Next check if your apps need updating. To check if there is an update for anything you have downloaded from the App Store open the App Store and click on Updates.If you have apps purchased outside of the App Store they need to be updated separately. You can make sure that macOS keeps itself up-to-date: Click on System Settings > General > Software Updates. Click on the i beside Automatic Updates. Ensure that Check For Updates, Download new updates, and Install macOS updates are selected. Make sure that Install Application updates from the App Store is selected. Also ensure that Install Security Responses and system files is selected.6.Free up RAM What is hogging your Macs RAM?FoundryA long time ago the solution to improving your Macs performance was adding more RAM. Unfortunately this isnt really an option for users of modern Macs and not at all if you have any of the M-series of Macs as the memory is built onto the chip.If you own an older Mac a 27-inch iMac for example it is relatively easy to upgrade the RAM and we will discuss how to do that here: How to upgrade RAM in a Mac.But since that wont apply to many Mac users, well begin by explaining how to free up RAM. We also cover separately here: How to free up memory (RAM) on a Mac.The simplest way to free up RAM is to restart your Mac, but sometimes we dont want to do that. In that case there are apps you can use to free up RAM or you can use Activity Monitor. Well start with the Activity Monitor method. Open Activity Monitor. Click on the Memory tab.If you look at the bottom of the window you will see how much RAM is being used. In our case 7GB of the 8GB available.Click on the column headed Memory to sort by the biggest users of your RAM. Lots of what you will see here will undoubtedly mean nothing to you, but there will be a few apps that stand out.Free up RAM by closing any RAM-hungry apps you arent using. You can do this via the Dock (right-click on the app and choose Quit), or just click on the app on Activity Monitor and then click on the X in the menu.There are also apps that will help you clear your RAM. Among our favorites are Parallels Toolbox, which has an easy to use tool you can use to free memory and comes bundled with lots of other useful tools for $24.99/20.99 a year (Theres a free 7-day trial available). Read our review of Parallels Toolbox. Another option is CleanMyMac X from MacPaw. This collection of tools will warn you if you have Heavy Memory Usage and will offer to Free Up your RAM. CleanMyMac X costs $39.95/29.95, it also has a free 7 day trial. f youre on a budget DaisyDisk is another option for $9.99/9.99. See our round-up of the best Mac cleaners for more options. 7.Check the health of your MacAppleIf these fixes arent working you should make sure that your Mac is completely healthy. You can do this by running Disk Utility, which a program included on your Mac.Open Disk Utility (in Applications/Utilities).Select your startup drive from the list on the left.Click the First Aid tab to the right.Click Run (in older versions this was Verify).If Disk Utility finds problems with your drive, youll need to boot from a different volume to perform the actual repairs. This is whatRecovery mode is for. To boot into Recovery mode you need to hold down Command+R at startup on an Intel Mac, or press and hold the Power Button at start up on an M-series Mac. Once in Recovery Mode youll be able to access Disk Utility and carry out the recommended repairs. Read more aboutusing Disk Utility to fix a Mac.You can also run theApple Hardware Test(for Macs older than June 2013) orApple Diagnostics(for Macs from June 2013 or later). Both tests check your Mac for other hardware issues, such as bad RAM.There are other steps you can take if you have an old Mac that you are trying to speed up, one is to repair permissions. Repairing permissions isnt something you can do on recent Macs, but in old versions of macOS it was necessary to repair permissions occasionally. This was achieved by following these steps: Open Disk Utility and choose your main hard drive from the sidebar.Click on First Aid and Repair Permissions. If you have an older Mac this will ensure that all the files on your Mac have the correct permissions, which will help keep things ticking along.However, since the arrival of Mac OS X El Capitan in 2015, you can no longer repair permissions in Disk Utility. Its gone because the new System Integrity Protection (SIP) that arrived in El Capitan prevents permissions on files being modified which, according to Apple at least, means there should be no need to repair permissions.8.Sort out your iCloud syncsFoundryIf you use iCloud to sync files across multiple desktops and sync your photos to iCloud Photos, you may be suffering slowdowns while your system syncs in the background.If you think this is happening to you there are a few things you can try.If you use iCloud Desktop, avoid storing large documents on your desktop dont drag and drop a humongous video file onto your desktop unless you need access at another location. You could also change where your screenshots are saved to. In fact if you only store the documents you need access to on your iCloud desktop you may speed things up and spend less time waiting for the files you actually need to sync. Just remember that if you dont save things on your Desktop or somewhere else where they sync, they wont be available to you in iCloud.If you use iCloud Photos on your Mac and you dont want to be busy syncing images, avoid opening the app in the first place. If it proves problematic, turn off iCloud Photos on that device. 9.Keep a tidy DesktopFoundryAnother tip is to keep your Mac Desktop free of clutter. If youre using iCloud to sync various devices your Desktop will be synced and a cluttered Desktop will take time to sync. To find out just how much data is on your Desktop open the Finder and right-click on Desktop in Favourites, choose Get Info and then contemplate why there is 10GB of junk on your Desktop. But that isnt the only problem. Every file on your desktop is a window with an image in it either an icon or a preview of the file. Each of those windows and their contents is stored in RAM so that when you switch to the Desktop or use QuickLook, your Mac can show you whats in the window. The more files you have on your desktop, the more data is stored in RAM. That could result in your Mac running more slowly, especially if your Macs memory is already under pressure.This is why it is worth organizing files properly in the appropriate user folder Documents, Pictures, Movies etc and you may see an improvement in the speed of your Mac. Luckily, since macOS Sierra, it has been possible to automatically sort files on your Desktop into Stacks, so that everything it automatically filed away into folders (by Kind or Date). Just open a Stack and delete excess files from time to time. To set Desktop Stacks up if you havent already click on your Desktop and choose View > Use Stacks from the menu. 10.Manage SpotlightFoundrySpotlight, particularly in recent versions of macOS, is a terrific tool. But if you use multiple drives, particularly on older Macs, it can take Spotlight time to index and re-index the filesystem. That in turn will slow down your Mac.The answer is to limit the files Spotlight indexes. This is done in the Siri and Spotlight pane in System Settings (or the Spotlight pane in System Preferences on older Macs). As you can see in the image above Spotlight is indexing everything, but if we wanted to omit certain results we could. You can also omit certain folders you dont want Spotlight to search: Click on the Spotlight Privacy tab and drag in any folders or volumes that you dont want to search onto the window.That will stop Spotlight indexing the folder or volume and thus reduce the number of files it needs to index, meaning it spends less time indexing and should improve performance on your Mac.11.Stop programs from opening at startupFoundryIt is possible to set up your Mac so that when you start it up the programs you regularly need to use open up automatically. This could be a useful feature, but sometimes other applications you dont want to use get into those items that open automatically when you log in. If you really want to speed up your Mac stopping these programs from opening when you turn it on can really help. Heres what to do: Open System Settings. Click on General Click on Login Items. If any items are in the Open at Login (that you dont want to be there) remove them. You can also stop items from being able to run in the background. In older versions of macOS: Open System PreferencesClick Users & Groups.Now click on the Login Items tab to see if there are any programs and services that are set to launch when you first power up (or log in to) your Mac.Highlight an item in the list that you dont want and click on the Delete from Login Items button at the bottom of the list.12.Turn off visual effectsFoundryMost Macs can run macOS without any trouble. However, you can turn off some features that might slow your Mac down.For example, some people prefer to keep the Dock static to prevent slowdown. Open System Settings > Desktop and Dock and untick the following boxes. (in older versions its System Preferences > Dock & Menu Bar)Besides Minimize windows using change Genie Effect to Scale Effect. Turn off Magnification if you have that option selected.13.Turn off File Vault encryptionFoundryFile Vault allows you to encrypt every file you store on your Mac to keep it safe from prying eyes. It also uses lots of processor cycles, however, to encrypt and de-crypt those files.If you use it, switch it off and see if you notice a difference in performance.Click on System Settings. Go to Privacy & Security. Click on File Vault. Click Turn Off. (In System Preferences its the Security & Privacy tab that you need). 14.Delete, delete, deleteFoundryWere you suffering from limited space when you checked earlier? There are a number of quick ways to free up space on your Mac. Empty the Trash: Right-click on Trash in the dock and choose Empty Trash.Automatically delete: You can also set the Trash to automatically delete items every 30 days. Open the Finder and click on Finder > Settings > Advanced. Now choose Remove items from the Trash after 30 days.DeleteDownloads: Are there any items youre unlikely to need still in the Downloads folder. Click on Downloads to the right of the Dock and the arrow at the top to open it in the Finder andsee everything thats in there.Delete old and large files: Open the Finder and choose Recents (in older versions of Mac OS X choose All My Files), then either choose to sort by date or size.Choose size to selectively delete the biggest files. Choose date to find the files you havent needed in a while. (If your finder window isnt showing size, go to View > Show View Options, and choose Size.)Remove unwanted apps and programs: remove apps that you dont use. You can just drag and drop apps into the Trash, but that can still leave associated files and settings on your Mac. For that reason, our advice is to invest in a program like CleanMyMac X($34.95/29.95 for a one year subscription) that can show you how much hard drive space apps are taking up and when you last used them, and can delete apps and all associated files.Remove Widgets: You could also remobe widgets used in the Notification Centre. To do this, click on the clock and date at the top right of your screen (or the bullet icon on older macOS versions). Scroll down and click on Edit Widgets (or Widgets, or Today in older versions of macOS). Remove any you dont need. 15.Move photos to an external driveFoundryYou might be surprised by how much of your Macs storage is taken up by photos and home videos.You may consider paying for iCloud Photo storage, thinking that this would mean you could delete photos from your Mac as they would be stored in the cloud, but unfortunately, that isnt how iCloud Photos works. If you delete the photos from the Mac that they are stored on you will also delete them from iCloud and all your devices you can view them on. Thats not to say that there is no benefit to using iCloud Photos. The service can greatly reduce the amount of space taken up by the images on your Mac thanks to a setting that means that no more photos are stored on your Mac than you have room for.To make sure iCloud Photos isnt taking a lot of space on your Mac follow these steps: Open Photos and click on Settings (Preferences in older versions).Click on iCloud.Make sure that Optimise Mac Storage is selected.This will mean that if your Mac is low on space only small versions of the photos and videos will be stored on your Mac the full res versions in the cloud. You can, of course, download full-res versions at any time.You may like to use another service to back up your photos in the cloud. You could try DropBox or Google Drive for example. Read about how to back up your Photo library in the cloud here:How to back up your Apple photo library.If you would prefer not to use a cloud service you could set up an external storage device and move the photos currently stored on your Mac to that.To do so, follow these steps:How to move photos to an external hard driveQuit Photos.Copy the Photos Library by dragging it from the startup volume to your external volume.Once complete, hold down the Option key and launch Photos.In Photos, select Photos > Settings (or Preferences), and in the General tab, click Use as System Photo Library.We explain those steps in more detail here: How to move your Photos library to an external drive and you might like to check out our recommendations for best hard drive and best SSD. 16.Move your music FoundryAnother big folder could be your music library, especially if you have previously ripped music from CDs or have a lot of downloads. As with Photos, you could free up disk space by offloading your musicfilesto an external drive. For more information read how to move your Macs Music Library to another location. (Note that your music library then needs to be relinked via the Settings > Advanced tab.)Alternatively, you could subscribe to iTunes Match, which, for $25/21.99 a year, will move all your music into the cloud so you can delete it from your Mac, and access it on any of your devices.Once your music is in iTunes Match you can just download the tracks you want to listen to when you want to listen to them.Apple Music subscription can work in a similar way, in that it allows you access to all your music via the cloud but iTunes Match is a clone of your music library in the cloud, where Apple Music just offers you access to any tracks you already own via the cloud. See How iTunes Match and Apple Music work together. 17.Empty your Macs CachesFoundryYou shouldnt just delete files from cache because they can actually increase the performance of your Mac. For instance, a web browser will cache web pages so that when a website is revisited, the whole pages doesnt have to be re-downloaded. Deleting cache will also mean that you will have to re-enter login details and passwords. Deleting cache can be more trouble than its worth. However, if you need to free up space deleting some files from cache could be a solution. Have a look at your user caches by hitting Command+Shift+G from your Desktop to bring up Go To Folder and then typing ~/Library/Caches/.To see how much space your Cache is taking up you could right-click on the Caches folder in the Finder and select Get Info. Dont be surprised if a number of gigabytes are residing here.As user caches are rebuilt when needed, you can safely delete these, especially for apps that are no longer used. Safari, Firefox and iTunes all allow you to clear caches directly within the apps (we address removing Safari cache below). While you could go through all these cache files, deleting them, there are a number of useful utilities you can use to do this for you.For example, CleanMyMac X from MacPaw ($34.95/29.95 a year) can clear your cache quickly for you. Open the app, choose System Junk and then click Scan followed by Clean. Alternatives are CCleaner for Mac (free) and Parallels Toolbox ($19.99/15.99 a year). All three solutions feature in our round-up of Best Mac Cleaners. We have a separate guide to clearing the Cache on your Mac.18.Empty Safari cacheFoundrySpeaking of Cache, Safari sometimes gets clogged up with data. Cleaning this out will help speed up Safari in macOS.In older versions you can just open Safari and choose Safari > Reset Safari and check Remove all Website Data. (Leave the other options unticked.) Now click on Reset. This can help speed up sluggish web browsing.In later versions, youll need to open the Settings (or Preferences) dialog box, then select the Privacy icon and click the Manage Website Data button. You can then delete all cookies and cache by clicking the Remove All button.If you just want to remove the cache and not the cookies or browser history, things are more complicated. But the hidden Safari Developer menu can be used to achieve this.The Developer menu can be activated by selecting Safari > Settings (or Preferences), clicking Advanced, then putting a tick by Show Develop Menu in Menu Bar. (This option is right at the bottom.)A new Develop menu option appears to the left of the Window and Help menu options. Close any open Safari windows and select Empty Caches on the Develop menu. Then click File > New Window to start Safari with a clean cache.Read: How to clear Safari Cache and Cookies on a Mac for more advice about clearing Safari cache.19.Add more RAMFoundryAs we explained above, adding more RAM isnt the solution it used to be because upgrading the RAM in modern Macs especially ones with an M-series chip is impossible.However, if you own an older Mac especially if you have a 27-inch iMac it is relatively easy to upgrade the RAM.In the past adding more RAM was the go-to solution for improving a Macs performance. Before you go ahead and spend money, however, its worth trying to figure out how much of a difference it will really make, if any.The easiest way to do this is to fire up Activity Monitor (its in Applications/Utilities), click on the Memory tab and keep an eye on the memory pressure gauge at the bottom of the window. Ifits permanently green, youre probably not going to see a huge difference by upgrading. If it turns red regularly, its worth the expenditure.How much RAM you add and how you add it is dependent on your Mac. But as a rule of thumb, the effort of performing the installation compared with the marginal cost of bigger RAM modules means that its worth maxing out your Macs RAM in one go.That will often mean removing the existing modules and replacing them. Its a good idea, though not essential, to buy all the RAM you fit at the same time from the same manufacturer. If you decide just to fill empty slots, the same applies. And you should pair RAM modules of the same capacity, if possible.The biggest hurdle will be whether it is possible to upgrade the RAM in your Mac, its easy to add more RAM to a 27-inch iMac, but as we said above, many modern Macs cannot be user-upgraded at all, which is why our usual advice is to buy as much RAM as you can afford as a build-to-order option when you first buy your Mac.We have a separate tutorial with more information about installing RAM in a Mac.20.Do a clean install of macOSAppleIf all else fails, and youve tried everything weve suggested to speed up your Mac without success, there is one more option:a clean reinstallation of the OS.Its not a job to be undertaken lightly youll need to delete your entire boot drive. But, it will clear all the files that have been collected in the system Library and the user Libraries over the years and which may be causing the Mac to run slowly.Remember to make at least one, preferably two, complete back-ups of your bit drive before you start so you can copy documents, images, music and anything else you need back once youve installed the new OS.And dont fall into the trap of thinking you have everything in the cloud, because there will be something that isnt in the cloud! 21.Buy a new MacAppleIf you are still struggling with a slow Mac read our guide to choosing a new Mac so that you can find the best replacement for you. Read: Which Mac is bestor Which MacBook to buy.We also have round-ups of the best Mac deals right now so you can get a Mac at a lower price than Apple sells it for:iMac deals Mac mini deals MacBook Pro deals MacBook Air dealsMac Studio deals
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