Macworld Its been nearly three weeks since Apple released iOS 18.3 and we still dont have the much-anticipated iOS 18.4 beta, which has long been expected to include the first look at the new and improved Siri. Well, according to a new report, were going to have to wait a bit longer to see any Siri-related progress. Bloombergs Mark Gurman dropped a bombshell on Friday: the Siri overhaul that Apple is working on has faced engineering problems and bugs, threatening Apples plans to issue a Siri ove

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Macworld Learning a new language sounds awesome until you realize you dont have hours to spend memorizing vocabulary or grammar rules. Thats where Babbel comes in. With 10- 15-minute lessons you can fit into your lunch break or between meetings, youll be chatting away in 14 languages before you know it. Pay $129.99 just once for lifetime access to Babbel for $129.99 until February 17 with code LEARN40 . And, youre not stuck using it on your phone Babbel works on desktop too, and your progress s

Macworld With seven months to go before the launch of Apples next generation of flagship smartphones (and a new budget iPhone likely to appear long before then), were already getting a good idea of what to expect from the iPhone 17. For a start, according to the latest report, were pretty sure that Apple is going to drastically change the design of the rear camera module on the Pro models, and in what way. We just dont know why. The camera module on the Pro iPhones has remained essentially the s

Macworld If youre anxious to get your hands on a new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus,iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max, you can buy from Apple directly , either in-store or online, but there are some great deals and promotions offered by popular retailers and carriers. Heres a summary of some of the best deals and promotions offered by retailers and carriers in the U.S. to help you get the best deal on your new iPhone.If youre looking for other models, check out our Best iPhone deals . If you arent

Macworld If you are concerned about your privacy and security online using a VPN could give you some reassurance. Apple provides various measures in macOS that make Macs more secure , but if you want to ensure that the connection between your Mac and the internet is protected, rather than the computer itself, you need a VPN. Using a VPN essentially makes you invisible on the webyour data is encrypted, your IP address is hidden, and you can even make it look like you are surfing from another coun

Macworld If youve been waiting for Apple to kick off its 2025 hardware releases, you wont have to wait much longer. On Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook posted a tease on X about the newest member of the family making its debut on February 19. While you cant tell by the static image weve posted here, Cooks post is actually an animation where the Apple logo looks like it has chrome flowing through it. Tim Cook/X Macworlds David Price points out that the image looks like an AirTag, which has a polished

Macworld According to the latest reports, the new M4 MacBook Air is due to arrive within weeks and for Apple, it may not be soon enough. Its not that theres anything wrong with the current M3 MacBook Airits Apples best laptop . It offers a great combination of performance, portability, and price for the customer. The issue is with the M3 chip itselfagain, theres nothing wrong with it from a user standpoint. But behind the scenes, the M3 caused major issues with Apples Mac lineup, with the shor

Macworld If you want to unblock regional content on streaming services like Netflix, iPlayer, and Prime, or access websites that arent available in your region, a VPN is an essential tool. VPN services can also give you online privacy as well as letting you securely connect to open Wi-Fi networks in cafes, hotels, airports and other places. We can help you find the cheapest VPN to suit your needs. Choosing which VPN service to subscribe to can be difficult and this is compounded by the fact that

Macworld When the tech world talks about end-of-life, it usually means obsolete devices losing support for repair and security updates. But this end-of-life iPad case isnt concerned with Genius Bar supportits worried about what happens when the user goes to the eternal Apple Store in the sky. Of course, device protection after death isnt a totally outrageous concern. There are legitimate complaints from bereaved next-of-kin who cant access their loved ones devices and online accounts, which mean

Macworld Collating pages used to be an intensely manual process. A printera human being, not a devicewould produce many copies of the same pages and workers would collate or gather those into the right order for final assembly, whether to become a book or a stapled stack. Collating via printing software is a lot easier. But its also a little murky since the term doesnt describe an act most of us remain familiar with. In Apples Print dialog, the Collation option under Print Handling has a precise

Macworld Apples smallest products are actually some of the biggest in its lineup. Todays show discusses the state of Apples AirPods lineup, the new Powerbeats Pro 2, and more. Be sure to listen in! This is episode 921 with Jason Cross , Michael Simon , and Roman Loyola . Watch episode 921 on YouTube Listen to episode 921 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 921 on Spotify Get info For more information about the topics discussed on the show, click on the links below. Powerbeats Pro 2 review: The b

Macworld Hoping for the price of eggs and gas to come down? You may never see the day. So many factors mean our paychecks dont stretch as far as they used to, but if you want to start saving on essentials immediately, you should get a Sams Club membership . You may have thought about it before, but the usual $50 yearly fee mightve stopped you. Since we know people are trying to save as much money as possible this year, you can save 60% on your first year of Sams Club membership right here. The c

Macworld If your keys seem to have a mind of their own, its time to outsmart them. This 2-pack of smart trackers for $34.99 (reg. $69) works with Apple Find My to help you locate your essentials in seconds whether theyre hiding in the couch cushions or left behind at the coffee shop. Unlike other trackers that require extra accessories, these come with key rings included. Clip them onto your keys, wallet, backpack, or even your pets collar, and youre good to go. The Bluetooth connection syncs e

Macworld Lets say your best buddywell call him Pietrouses an Android phone. To each his own, you say. The problem is, Pietro, who doesnt own a TV and watches shows on his phone (like I said, to each his own) doesnt subscribe to Apple TV+ because theres no Android app for that. This means when you excitedly call Pietro after watching the latest episode of Severance that dropped on Friday, you cant talk about it. Instead, you have to ask him hows he doing, how the kids are, what he had for dinner,

Macworld Apples newest iPad mini version is the perfect companion with an 8.3-inch screen and support for Apple Intelligence, and its even better when its on sale. Especially when its at all-time low Amazon is selling the A17 Pro iPad Mini for $399 , a savings of $100 off its MSRP and matching the best price weve ever seen. When we reviewed the new iPad mini , we gave it a four-star rating, loving the new fast CPU and graphics, as well as the fact that it supports Apple Intelligence. The iPad mi

Macworld If you want a smart speaker with great sound and a small footprint, you cant go wrong with a HomePod mini even at its full $99 MSRP. But today its an even better value: Best Buy is selling the HomePod mini for $80 , savings of $20. This HomePod mini rarely ever goes on sale, so if youve been waiting for a price drop to get one, nows the time to do it. Apples compact smart speaker is a great way to bring Siri into your homewhich is quite likely the main reason youre looking into getting

Macworld The body of water previously known in the U.S. as the Gulf of Mexicoand still known as that in many other parts of the worldwill henceforth be labeled as Gulf of America for U.S. users of Apple Maps. The jingoistic decision to rename the gulf was made by President Donald Trump on January 20 amid a slew of executive orders. However, the presidents powers to rename geographic features are limited. He is able merely to direct federal agencies to adopt the new name, while official internati

Macworld Everyone knows that Apple is playing catch-up when it comes to Apple Intelligence. The companys shipping AI models seem to be way behind the cutting edge, as OpenAI grows, Google pushes forward, and newcomers hit the scene. Im sure Apple is pouring everything it can into building better, more modern models, and well hear about that effort in detail in June at WWDC. But what troubles me most about the Apple Intelligence rollout isnt that Apple was caught flatfooted by the AI hype train a

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Lighter and smaller with the same secure ear hook design Greatly improved sound quality Heart rate monitor Impressive battery life Cons Missing some AirPods Pro features it should have Heart rate monitor is limited if you use an Apple Watch Our Verdict These are now our hands-down favorite earbuds for exercising and athletics. Our only reservations are that the heart rate monitor always defers to Apple Watch if you have both and that AirPods Pro features

Macworld When youre out and about for long hours and your phone battery levels start giving you anxiety, the last thing you want to do is find a plug and an outlet. Thats why one of these tiny Baseus MagSafe power banks will be just what you need, especially when you can get one for just $12 , a savings of 40 percent off the MSRP. (To claim this deal, you can with either click the Redeem button or apply promo code 74XFLB4J at checkout.) This isnt a power bank with an absolutely massive capacity,

Macworld iOS is at the heart of the iPhone experience. Its the operating system on which everything else sits, while also delivering plenty of features and dedicated apps built by Apple itself. Every year Apple adds new features to compatible iPhones, and through the months that follow more features arrive. If you want to know what the latest version of iOS is, or if youve ever wondered about when versions came out and what features they brought, we will answer your questions. We also show you h

Macworld Wondering what the name of the latest macOS version is? Want to know what the next version of macOS will be called? Curious about the versions of Mac OS X that came before? Here well fill you in on the names of the different versions of the Mac operating system in order: from the newest macOS to the first version of Mac OS X and the codenames that Apple used for them. Well also show you how you can check which version of macOS you are running and find out what the latest version of macO

Macworld Apple does a lot of research into fundamental computer problems, and some of that results in real features of the products we buy. We can only hope the tech featured in the latest report published by their machine learning team is one of them. A new research paper and video posted to Apples Machine Learning site showcases the benefits of expressive robot movements vs. pure functional movements. The hypothesis of the paper is simple: Robots can move in a purely functional way, taking the

Macworld You know how you see a concept car from an auto manufacturer and you think Wow! Thats so cool! I cant wait to drive that! and then their next car comes out and it looks like a Dodge Stratus? Okay, look, the Dodge Stratus was a fine car. ( Is it a fine car? The Macalope really has no idea and hes not going to look it up for the purposes of this column.) But it was a modest-looking sedan. It wasnt exactly breaking new ground. Unless you run it off the road, Jeff. Concepts are sometimes im

Macworld Did you know you dont need to keep paying a pesky recurring fee for Adobe just to edit your PDFs? Yup, Adobe Acrobats been keeping a major secrettheres a way to edit, merge, convert, sign, and do so much more with your PDFs without paying a monthly fee. All you need is PDF Reader Pro , the Mac-compatible app that works just like Adobe Acrobat. A one-time payment of $39.99 (reg. $59.99) is all thats needed to get lifetime access to these all-in-one PDF management tools. PDF Reader Pro re

Macworld Apple just issued a small update to iOS and iPadOS, bringing the version up to 18.3.1. The only change appears to be this security fix for USB Restricted Mode . USB Restricted Mode is that feature where you have to enter your iPhone or iPad passcode when you connect it to a computer or other USB device with a data connection, saying you trust that device. Without your passcode, the USB device only delivers power. Apple says the fix addresses a physical attack vector against this feature

Macworld macOS Sequoia has been available for compatible Macs since September 2024, but further updates to Sequoia are expected over the next few months, with the latest major update being macOS 15.3, which arrived on Monday, January 27. Apple released macOS 15.3.1 on Monday, February 10. If you want to know what the new features are, whether you will be able to enjoy all of them, and if your Mac is even compatible with Sequoia, read on. We are also tracking any problems, the latest updates, and

Macworld If youre on the fence about trying Apple Music for $2.99 after watching Kendrick Lamars Super Bowl Halftime show last night, this deal might push you over: The AirPods 4 are $29 off right now, bringing their price just below $100, while you can save $70 on the USB-C AirPods Max , the best prices weve ever seen. If youd rather get earbuds over headphones, the new AirPods 4 are a fantastic option. We reviewed the ANC version of the AirPods 4 and gave them a near-perfect score, loving the

Macworld Good news, everyone! The next version of the iPhone SE is set to arrive sooner than expected. The latest report now puts the launch at sometime in February (it could even be announced today, ruining this articles shelf life), rather than March or early April thats more usual for products that dont fit in Apples fall and summer slates. Given that weve been waiting since March 2022 it feels a little presumptuous to call this early , but lets at least try to be positive and say that our lo

Macworld Why lose desk space to a physical scanner when you can get an app that does the same job, only better? iScanner is an iOS app that can digitize practically anything, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $24.99 with code SCAN, but not for much longer (reg. $199). What can iScanner do? This app can scan everything from contracts and receipts to handwritten notes and ID cards, saving them as PDFs, JPGs, and more. Its packed with smart features like automatic border detection and page

Macworld Be honest with usdo your iPhones screen time notifications make you question how youre spending your free time? Youre not alone in this. We all could develop better phone usage habits , but not without help from Zario AI. This iOS app is designed to help you break your phone addiction and improve your focus and productivity. You could just save over 1.5 hours a day with Zario AI, at least when you grab a lifetime subscription for $39.99 (reg. $299). Instead of breaking your promise not

Macworld There might be more to ChatGPT than you think. AI doesnt have to just work with simple prompts. You can use it to enhance your creativity, create content in bulk, or even help plan a vacation. Want to know how? Check out the 2025 ChatGPT Skills and Creativity Bundle . Its only $29.99 right now (reg. $249). This bundle has five courses showing you more advanced ways to use the AI tools you already have at your fingertips. Freelancers and business owners can learn advanced prompts to gene

Macworld Privacy and security have been central themes for Apple for years now, and the company sees itself as a market leader in making sure your data is shielded from prying eyes. While encryption and privacy are important issues for many tech companies, Apple has gone much further than most to make sure that your data is only accessible to you , unless you explicitly say otherwise. A new secret government order in the U.K. seeks to absolutely destroy that for every Apple user around the world

Macworld Apples Studio Display is as expensive as it is beautiful, so were always on the lookout for deals. Today weve got one of the best ever: The Apple Studio Display is down to $1,300 at Amazon , a savings of $300 and just a few dollars away from its all-time low. When we reviewed the Studio Display , we loved its gorgeous design and the good image quality, as well as an impressive sound system with spatial audio, which isnt something we find often in monitors. Theres no question as to the q

Macworld The 4th-gen iPhone SE was widely expected to launch at a dedicated press event in spring 2025, but the latest report claims it will be here quite a bit earlier than that. In an article for Bloomberg published Thursday, the respected leaker-analyst Mark Gurman predicted that the next version of Apples budget smartphone would be unveiled in the coming days before clarifying that the company expects this to happen as early as next week. That means some time between February 10 and 14, as o

Macworld Valentines Day is coming and if youre tired of giving your sweetie chocolate and flowers, this deal is just what youre looking forApples 35W dual USB-C power adapter is on sale for $39 right now , a savings of $20 on its $59 MSRP and within pennies of its all-time low. With a sleek design and a pair of USB-C ports, this power adapter will fit right in with the rest of your Apple gear. Its also travel-ready, thanks to the foldable prongs, which means it wont snag onto fabrics inside your

Macworld Last month, we covered a new SMS phishing scam specifically targeting iPhone users. The idea behind the scheme is to trick the recipient into replying to a text in order to activate a link, which would then be clicked, either purposefully or inadvertently, and activate a piece of malware. Messages in iOS 18 has a feature that turns off hyperlinks when receiving a text from a number thats not in your Contacts list. That extra bit of security makes it difficult for scammers to trick you i

Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Fastest external enclosure outside of Thunderbolt 5 Super affordable for 40Gbps USB4 Handsome, easy-access design with silicon jacket Cons Thermal issues under super heavy load with jacket on Our Verdict UGreens solid, good-looking CM850 USB4 enclosure outperforms everything except Thunderbolt 5, and gives that more than a run for its money in real-world transfers. it also does so for significantly less cash. Price When Reviewed This value will show the

Macworld As much as wed like to deny it, first impressions actually matter, and that applies to how your cloud storage looks for your clients. Any business owner knows branding and logos can make a major difference, so why are you still using Google Drive to share assets and files with your clients? Ditch Google Drive for Cloudbrand, a white-label cloud storage platform that lets you customize your cloud with company branding and logos for the ultimate client experience. Grab lifetime access whi

Macworld Finding an unlocked iPhone for cheap is rarer than a can of dandelion and burdock, but if youre looking for one, todays your lucky day: Amazons Woot is selling an unlocked iPhone 15 in black with 512GB of storage for $670 (512GB), a savings of $329 off Apples already reduced price and the best price weve ever seen. The iPhone 15 isnt able to run Apple Intelligence, but its ready for everything else iOS 18 has to offer, with an A16 processor, 6.1-inch OLED display, and Apples innovative

Macworld Whether you have just switched from a PC to a Mac and have discovered that the and @ keys arent where you were expecting, you cant find the euro sign, pound sign, or hash key on your Mac keyboard , or you need to type some unusual characters or accents and dont know how, are here to help. The first problem is that the location of the special characters may depend on where you are based in the world: keyboard layout differs by country, with certain characters getting more prominence on

Macworld While everyone rushes to download the latest version of iOS on their iPhone so they can try out all the new features, updating isnt as exciting on the Mac. The strength of an update is measured in performance rather than features, and many marquee announcements come and go with little fanfare. Raise your hand if you know how to use Stage Manager. So assuming youre running Sequoia by now, its probably not all that different than Sonoma. Maybe youve tried some Apple Intelligence features,

Macworld The new M4 MacBook Air is coming relatively soon and for Apple, it may not be soon enough. Its not that theres anything wrong with the current M3 MacBook Airits Apples best laptop . It offers a great combination of performance, portability, and price for the customer. The issue is with the M3 chip itselfagain, theres nothing wrong with it from a user standpoint. But behind the scenes, the M3 caused problems with Apples Mac lineup, which is why the M3 was the shortest cycle of the M-se