Macworld iOS 26 is finally here well, at least its first developer beta. As shown by Apple at the WWDC 2026 keynote last week, the update brings a bunch of improvements to the iPhones operating system. There are more customization options in iMessage, real-time translation for phone calls, and of course, the new Liquid Glass interface. But iOS 26 also introduces many new under-the-hood technologies that will help developers supercharge their favorite apps once the update arrives on your phone t

Macworld Watching old home movies or smartphone clips on a Retina or 4K Mac screen often reveals flaws you didnt notice before: pixelation, digital noise, motion blur. These imperfections stand out more on modern high-resolution displays, calling for smarter video enhancement tools Thats where Aiarty Video Enhancer comes in. This brand-new AI-powered tool for macOS (and Windows) turns low-quality videos into crisp, vibrant 4K footage all with just a few clicks. Whether youre a beginner or just

Macworld Locals love it when you try ordering a coffee or asking for directions in their language, but theyll love you more if you get it right. Those who have international travel plans for 2025 might consider learning world languages with the app beloved by over 15 million users: Babbel. Rather than pulling up Google Translate in Europe or Asia, speak authentically and make real connections. You can even make learning a lifelong journey with our discount on Babbel lifetime subscriptions , now

Macworld The tiny and powerful Mac mini is just what your home office needsespecially when its at the best price weve ever seen. Amazon is selling the M4 Mac mini with 256GB of storage and 24GB of RAM for $849 right now, a fantastic savings of $150. Equipped with an M4 processor, this Mac Mini has twice the storage and 50 percent more memory than the base mode that sells or $599. Thats a fantastic combo, too, which can handle any task with blazing fast. It will run photo and video editing apps l

Macworld With WWDC in Apples rearview mirror, we can now all turn our attention to the next round of hardware releases coming in September. We already know the iPhone 17 is on the way, but a new report claims one product we were expecting this year might not arrive. Jeff Pu of GF Securities has issued his latest Apple Product Timeline , and it includes some expected products, including the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3. The new watches will almost certainly launch alongside new iPhones in Se

Macworld Somehow, its already June and that means this years first Prime Day event is quickly approaching on July 8-11. There may be no better time to get your hands on Apple gear, plus accessories for Macs and iPhones, as well as other tech of interest to Apple diehards. Read on for all the details. When is Prime Day 2025? Amazon has announced that Prime Day will run between July 8 and July 11, which is along the lines with our original guesstimate. Since there are four days between the 8th and

Macworld Amid the chaos and excitement of an Apple event, one or two interesting announcements will generally fall through the cracks and go unreported. Sure enough, one WWDC25 news item affecting the AirPods has only just been noticed, and it could make a big difference to the user experience. As spotted by MacRumors , Apples press release for new features coming to the AirPods this fall contains a quiet surprise at the bottom of the page: All of these features are available for testing startin

Macworld It wouldnt be WWDC if Apple didnt do a little stealing. In fact, Apple has such a longtime habit of introducing new software features that overlap and eventually overtake third-party Mac apps theres even a term for it. Sherlocking comes from Apples Sherlock app, one of the first to usurp a popular third-party alternative called Watson back in the 1990s. This practice was on display again at WWDC 2025, where Apple introduced several new features in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe that looked eeri

Macworld Much as I enjoy writing serious articles for Macworld, its fun from time to time to be silly. Earlier this month, for example, I wrote a fake script for the WWDC25 keynote featuring, along with some relatively plausible launch predictions, an unplanned laser murder and Mike Rockwell being reborn as a cyborg. Its nice to let loose once in a while. So sure, I like a joke as much as the next man. Unless, that is, the next man happens to be Craig Federighi, who presumably now has the job ti

Macworld Ads are everywhere. From gas pump screens to streaming services and social media, the average American is exposed to anywhere between 4,000 and 10,000 ads per day. Enough is enough. While some ads are just plain annoying (looking at you, Liberty Mutual), others can be straight-up harmful. Protect your kids from inappropriate content and protect your Mac from phishing with Adguards Family Plan, now just $15.97 with code FAMPLAN. With AdGuards family plan, you can get privacy protection,

Macworld If youre looking to make your PC feel like new without breaking the bank, this bundle featuring Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 Pro is a deal you wont want to miss. Priced at just $54.97 (reg. $418.99), it might just be the most affordable way to update your device without purchasing a brand-new one. Microsoft Office Professional 2021 includes essential applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. These tools are perfect for professiona

Macworld If you have a Mac but still need to run Windows apps, Parallels Pro makes it surprisingly easy. Instead of switching computers or rebooting into a different system, Parallels lets you run Windows, Linux, or other operating systems right alongside macOS. Whether you are moving from PC to Mac or just need access to certain programs that do not have Mac versions, this tool creates a virtual machine that works like a second computer within your Mac. Its usually $119.99 for a 1-year Parallel

Macworld iCloud doesnt seem expensive until you start doing the math. If you want 2TB with iCloud, youll have to pay $9.99 a month. Thats a little under $120 every year. If you want a cheaper alternative to get the same amount of cloud storage, FileJump has a 2TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription thats on sale for $69.97 (reg. $467). The biggest difference between iCloud and FileJump is that the latter wont seamlessly integrate with your iOS devices. But with $10 extra in your pocket every mon

Macworld As is tradition, Apple released beta versions of its new operating systems to developers on the first day of WWDC on June 9. Beta 1 is for developers onlythe public beta will begin in July, probably after two or three developer-only betas. Updated June 13: Apple updated beta 1 for developers today, though the version number has only changed the last letter (from 23A5260n to 23A5260u). This is still beta 1 and there are likely no new features, just a critical bug or security flaw fixed.

Macworld Cybersecurity researchers SafetyDetectives reported on Friday about a data breach involving VirtualMacOSX.com, an online provider of cloud services targeted at Mac users. The breach involves data that belongs to 10,000 of its customers. SafetyDetectives states that it found a post publicizing a VirtualMacOSX.com database in a forum known for data leaks, cracks, and more. Access to the data was given to those who replied to or liked the post. The data included sensitive information, incl

Macworld Ever since Ive been using an iPhone to make calls, Ive been accidentally calling people.Sometimes my fingers just fumble on the call list, sometimes Im trying to view someones contact card and miss, other times its because I tap to hang up a split second after the other person has already ended the call, and I call someone at the bottom of my Recents tab. Whatever the reason, I need to either quickly hang up or sheepishly explain to the person on the other end that I didnt mean to call

Macworld At its WWDC event on 9 June 2025, Apple showed off the next version of macOS that will be making its way to desktops near you later in 2025. macOS Tahoe comes with some impressive new features, with productivity and personalisation at the heart of the upgrade. So, how does it compare to macOS Sequoia that it replaces, and should you rush to make the transition? Features in macOS Sequoia Before we dig into the shiny new toys Apple is bringing with macOS Tahoe, we will quickly recap on wh

Macworld There were some big new features for Mac owners to get excited about when Apple announced macOS Tahoe at the start of this week. But the little details of the companys OS updates are sometimes even more impactful, and theres one change that will be visible almost all the time youre using your Mac: Apple has redesigned the cursors. As beta testers on social media have spotted , the cutesy white gloved hand, complete with a visible cuff and vents on the back, has been replaced by a more g

Macworld Last month, I revealed that Google I/Os AI announcements made me question my loyalty towards the iPhone. Android users are getting all sorts of next-level, sci-fi-like features, while Apple Intelligence on iOS has generally been underwhelming. That kind of changed this week. WWDC25s main keynote , as expected, didnt really focus on AI advancements; I cant remember Siri being mentioned once outside of the opening mea culpa. Nevertheless, Apple previewed over a dozen AI featuressome subtl

Macworld A reliable laptop doesnt have to cost a fortune, especially if youre open to buying refurbished. This 2017 MacBook Air offers the performance and design Apple fans expect, and its on sale for only $199.97 (reg. $999). Bonus: shipping is free. What can a $200 MacBook do? This MacBook Air might be from 2017, but it still delivers exactly what most people need in a laptop: reliable performance, long battery life, and the premium feel Apple is known for. And right now, you can get one for a

Macworld Apple just unveiled watchOS 26 , the latest version of its wrist-sized OS, and its bringing big changes this fall, including a new Workout Buddy and Liquid Glass design. Youll need an Apple Watch Series 6 or later to install it, so if you have something older, todays a great day to upgrade. Amazon is selling the 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 for $299 , a savings of $100, matching the best price weve seen. The Series 10 is Apples latest watch, with a beautiful, thinner design, gorgeous edge

Macworld At WWDC last summer, Apple showed off some advanced Siri features as part of Apple Intelligence that were supposed to come in an update to iOS 18 this spring. Apple even ran TV ads promoting iPhone 16 that showcased those features. Then, this spring, Apple delayed the release of those features and said they would be delivered in the coming year. Now we have confirmation that this does not mean later in 2025. The new Siri features wont be a part of iOS 26, or a 26.1 or 26.2 update. As a

Macworld I upgraded from iOS 18 to 26, but the battery drain on iOS 26 is fast, and the lag is terrible. I want to know how to downgrade from iOS 26 to 18. Apple user report Have you updated to iOS 26, but are not happy with the results? Many users have experienced problems such as iOS 26 is unable to check for updates, or iOS 26 makes their iPhone overheat, and causes lagging. They are already tired of iOS 26, so they want to uninstall iOS 26 and return to iOS 18. In this article, well explain

Macworld Earlier this week, Apple officially previewed iOS 26 , featuring a Liquid Glass UI , handy AI tools, and support for deeper system customizations. Like all major OS updates, the upcoming release also packs plenty of smaller additions and changes that Apple didnt have time to discuss during th keynote. Heres one that youre going to love: With iOS 26, you can finally assign third-party ringtones without jumping through endless hoops. If youve ever tried to set a custom ringtone for one of

Macworld While the macOS Tahoe developer beta is now available, I usually install the first beta on a spare Mac and wait until the public beta before installing it on my main Mac. The first beta can be flaky, but I might take the risk this time, and its all because I use Google Chrome. An X post by @aaronp613 explains why I may jump in. In macOS Tahoe, SMS verification codes can now fill in automatically, just like Safari. OMG! @aaronp613/X This sounds like a minor feature (stop giggling, Safari

Macworld When Apple announced macOS 26 Tahoe at WWDC this week, much of the attention rightly went to its Liquid Glass user interface redesign . Its a massive change to the look and feel of the Mac operating system, and its the first time in years that anything this significant has happened to the visual style of macOS. But macOS Tahoe isnt just a pretty face its packed with beefy features aimed squarely at power users. From incredibly capable new shortcuts to intelligent suggestions in the Rem

Macworld Believe it or not, Apple is already dominant in gaming. Most games, globally, are played on mobile phones, and despite the greater sales of Android-powered phones, the iPhone is the mobile gaming device. But it still feels like Apple is always looking to break through with real gamers. At WWDC this year, it had another pitch for gamers and game developers, and it felt just like the last few years: big promises about how great gaming is on Apples platforms, how great it can be for develo

Macworld If you are thinking of buying an older generation or used/refurbished iPhone , or wondering whether its worth upgrading your current iPhone to a new one, one important factor to consider is how long Apple will continue to offer support for that handset. The good news is that Apple supports iPhones for a long time. In general, you can get seven to eight years of security-related software updates, while battery and other repairs are often available on five to seven-year-old handsets, acco

Macworld Apple holds a Back to School promotion every year (now known as the Higher Education Offer to avoid confusion because its only open to students once they enter higher education, and the institutions and teachers, not school-age children). As part of the deal, Apple offers an incentive with purchases of qualifying Apple products. Apples Back to School deal runs in various locations around the world during the summer months. The deal usually ends about a month after the first university s

Macworld Its hard to go without Microsoft apps like Word , Excel, and PowerPoint, even if youre a Mac lover. Usually, the only option is to settle for a Microsoft 365 subscruption, but those are at minimum $99.99 every year. A cheaper alternative is to go for a slightly older version of the same apps so you can get a lifetime license. Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 works for Macs, and its on sale for $42.99 (reg. $229) for life. Whats included with Office 2019 This lifetime license come

Macworld Apple held its WWDC 2025 keynote and it was filled with new technology. We talk about the hot new stuff from Apple, including Liquid Glass, iPadOS windowing, Live Translation, and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 938 with Jason Cross , Michael Simon , and Roman Loyola . Check out our complete coverage of WWDC25 for more information. Watch episode 938 on YouTube Listen to episode 938 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 938 on Spotify Subscribe to the Macworld

Macworld After peppering its WWDC keynote with numerous F1 references, its clear that Apple is going all out to promote its upcoming Brad Pitt flick. The latest move to drum up hype is a new trailer ahead of its June 27 releasebut it not just for your eyes. Apple has released what it calls a haptic trailer for F1, and its exactly what it sounds like. As the trailer plays, your iPhone will vibrate along with whats showing on the screenengine revving, crashes, even seatbelt clicks. Its a whole new

Macworld Apple didnt announce any new hardware at its WWDC 2025 keynote earlier this week, but eagle-eyed beta testers have been busily combing through the code for any references to upcoming product launches. And they have not searched in vain. According to 9to5Mac , Xcode 26the latest version of Apples developer tool for creating third-party appsincludes a mysterious new Vision Pro 4K simulator. That in itself doesnt refer to the specs of an upcoming model, for the simple reason that the curre

Macworld Beneath the fancy new lock screen with spatial image support and Liquid Glass , the code inside iOS 26 can reveal Apples product plans. After Macworld contributor Filipe Espsito discovered a reference to AirTags 2 , another future product has been found in the iOS 26 code. According to MacRumors, iOS 26 references AirPods Pro 3, meaning Apple plans to ship the device soon. iOS 26 officially releases in the fall, right around the time Apple will ship the iPhone 17 , so its very possible

Macworld Unsure which version of iOS your iPhone can run? Heres a quick guide so you can find out if your iPhone is compatible with the most recent iterations of the iPhone operating system, and, if it isnt, which version you can install on your iPhone. Apple gives iOS a major update each year, usually introducing new features and some stability upgrades to the previous version, plus numerous smaller updates in between. The current version of iOS is iOS 18 , which arrived in September 2024, but

Macworld If youre not a digital artist, you might think the Apple Pencil isnt worth the price. Today it is: Amazons Woot is selling the USB-C Apple Pencil for only $60 , an impressive 25 percent discount from its $79 MSRP and the best price weve ever seen. This particular Apple Pencil is fantastic for note-taking, signing documents, and, of course, drawing. Since it comes with tilt and pressure sensitivity, youll be able to more accurately create shading and varying line weights in your digital

Macworld The iOS 26 beta is out now! Its tempting to rush out and download it. Now that you dont even need a paid developer account to grab the Developer Beta, theres nothing but a couple minutes of filling out forms standing between you and an early look at the big iOS update coming this fall. But you may not want to rush out and grab it right away. Running beta operating systems always carries some risk, and early iOS betas especially so. Plus, all the features you may want to try out arent in

Macworld At WWDC 2025 earlier this week, Apple announced watchOS 26 , the latest operating system for Apple Watch. And its a big update, encompassing AI features, a revamped Workout app, live translation in Messages, and a thorough redesign. Most Apple Watch owners will likely install the new OS almost as soon as it becomes availableeither at the public launch in September (although we might recommend giving it a couple of days to avoid the rush on the servers and give Apple a chance to patch an

Macworld If you are a developer, or just curious about what the next version of macOS will be like to use, you may have installed the beta of macOS Tahoe on your Mac. But what do you do when you no longer want to run the beta? If the beta is causing havoc with your Mac, you are fed up with having to set aside time each week while the latest update is installed, or you just want to go back to the way things were then its time to remove the macOS beta. Once the full version of macOS 26 Tahoe arriv

Macworld Terminal in macOS is the most utilitarian app on the Mac. Its a command-line interface app that most people dont use, but the 24-year-old Terminal is a vital tool for those who do use it regularly. And its look hasnt changed in ever? But even Terminal is included in Apples UI redesign . Apple announced in its State of the Platforms presentation at WWDC25 that Terminal is getting a colorful boost in macOS 26 , with support for 24-bit color and the ability to use Powerline fonts. And, of

Macworld Were you so keen to try out the new features coming in iOS 26 that you decided to throw caution to the wind and install the iOS beta on your iPhone ? Are you regretting it? If you want to return your iPhone to its pre-beta state and get iOS 18.5 back, heres what you need to do. While running the beta of iOS 26 gives you a glimpse of what was to come later in 2025 when the full version launches, its a beta, which means that its likely to be buggy at best, and at worse it could make your

Macworld The dust has settled, and another WWDC keynote is over. And in some ways Im relieved, because the rumored cross-platform interface redesign turned out not to be quite as radical as some of us feared . But my feelings about Liquid Glass are complicated. Yes, it looks nice. No, in most cases (the Apple Watchs Workout app being the most obvious exception), Apple doesnt seem to have messed too much with the navigational structure and location of controls, so the updated operating systems sh

Macworld Weve all been there: blurry old footage, choppy smartphone clips, or compressed web clips look painfully dated on modern displays. Using these in your videos can hold you back, but fixing them manually is tedious and often disappointing. That is why you need an AI video enhancer. AI video enhancers leverage machine learning to improve quality, resolution, and visual appeal. As a result, they dramatically simplify manual adjustments in complicated software while delivering natural, accur

Macworld If youre like me, your iPhone is glued to your hand. Or at least, it should be easy to glance at while youre on the road. Enter this 360 adjustable phone mount , now just $19.99 (reg. $39.99). This little beast promises to keep your phone locked in place without the annoying fumbling or distracting sliding around. Heres the deal: the mount uses a strong magnetic hold paired with a suction cup that sticks to virtually any smooth surface in your car. And yes, its fully adjustable with 360

Macworld While macOS 26 Tahoe is still months away from landing on our Macs, Apple is already gearing up for major changes in the next major version of macOS. After revealing that Tahoe will be the last version to support Intel Macs, Apple is also warning users that another long-standing feature will be deprecated in macOS 27. According to a post on X by user @stellafudge , Apple is giving users notice that the next major version of macOS, presumably version 27, will no longer support AirPort Di

Macworld The best way to ensure theres absolutely no way to lose your backpack, even when traveling, is to get this HyperPack Pro. Why? Because it comes with built-in Find My compatibility. Usually available for $200, this backpack just dropped to its best price yet of $150 , a massive 25 percent discount. This is a 22L backpack that can fit any MacBook up to and including the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which means youll have a ton of space inside. Of course, its not just for your laptop, and it will

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 (usually in September) Apple adds new features to compatible iPhones with an update to iOS, and in 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 a

Macworld Iam a diehard Mac user, even if it means I have to lug around a big and heavy (relatively speaking) MacBook with me instead of something more portable. Ive tried using an iPad, but like many people, I found that iPadOS isnt the proper environment for my productivity. Apple may have changed that. At WWDC25 , the company introduced iPadOS 26 , the next major version of the iPad operating system, and Apples Craig Federighi called it the biggest iPadOS release ever. Hes not exaggerating. Th

Macworld Apple pulled back the covers on the latest iteration of iOS at WWDC 2025. This will initially confuse some people, as the successor to 2024s iOS 18 is iOS 26 ! Moreover, the software will release at the end of 2025. We guess naming is hard. So, does the rejiggering of the numbers look like clumsy PR, or is the new iOS one that marks a bold new direction for the iPhone? In this comparison of the two iOS versions, well run though what the main differences are and how the two compare, so y

Macworld Amid all the other announcements at WWDC 2025 yesterday, tvOS 26 passed by with barely a ripple. Out of a total 92 minutes of keynote time, it was on screen for less than five (a big chunk of which was a trailer for upcoming TV+ shows and movies), and at the time of writing this, the software doesnt even have its own tab on Apples OS preview page. But this is often the way with major Apple events: theres so much to talk about that worthwhile launches get lost in the hubbub. And tvOS 26