Macworld No one has time to wait forever for their phone to charge, so having a tool like the Anker Prime 100W USB-C Charger may very well be just what you need. In fact, since the Anker Prime is down to $60 at Amazon, down from $87, it should end up in your cart sooner rather than later. The 100W Anker Prime can charge up to three devices at once, featuring one USB-A port and two USB-C ports. This means can keep all your gadgets—Apple devices and anything else—filled up at all times. Picture this: charging your MacBook, iPhone, and AirPods all at once, without the usual hassle of multiple ch ..read more

Macworld When Apple announced it was going to stop using Intel processors in Macs, the company said it would support those Intel-based Macs for a number of years. It’s been four years since Apple silicon was introduced, so as WWDC arrives each year with its unveiling of the new version of macOS, users wait to see if the Intel Mac they use will be on the compatibility list. You can find the macOS Sequoia compatibility list on Apple’s website. But it lists Macs by the model year, not whether it has Intel or Apple silicon. To help you figure it out, here’s the list of Intel-based Macs compatible ..read more

Macworld Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 software update brings a lot of major changes to the way the iPhone behaves, and a few less heralded ones that are still worth knowing about. But one eagle-eyed beta tester has spotted a tiny but brilliant tweak that didn’t make either of those lists. According to the Reddit user ant_t99 (and backed up by a photo) iPhones running the first iOS 18 developer beta display the current time, even when they’re out of juice. For those who don’t wear a watch and rely on their smartphone to tell the time, this could be a crucial bonus feature. [iOS 18 DB1] You can now ..read more

Macworld In June 2024, Apple revealed some of the features coming in the next version of its iOS software for iPhones. iOS 18 will launch later in 2024 and will bring several new features. The compatibility list for iOS 18 is the same as iOS 17, so if you are running iOS 17 you’ll be able to enjoy the new features of iOS 18… except for the new “Apple intelligence” features which will only be available on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. In this article, we’ll run through the features that arrived in iOS 17 and those coming in iOS 18. We’ll explain the differences between the two iPhone operating sy ..read more

Macworld There are big, big things coming to iOS 18. You’ll be able to customize your iPhone like never before, every app gets good quality-of-life updates, and of course, Apple Intelligence permeates the entire system (if you have one of the newest iPhones capable of running it). Given all the hype out of WWDC for all the new features, you might be a little disappointed with September rolls around and iOS 18 is released. That’s because some of the best features won’t be in it–by design. Apple has announced that some of the features are “coming later this year,” which is usually Apple-speak f ..read more

Macworld On this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we dive deep into the highlights from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. What will it be like to use Apple Intelligence, what stood out with iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and a whole lot more! This show is a big one, so don’t miss out!  This is episode 888 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.  Click the button below to listen to episode 888 on Apple Podcasts Listen to the Macworld Podcast Episode 888 on Apple Podcasts Listen to episode 888 on Spotify Get info  For more information about the topics discussed on the sho ..read more

Macworld If you’re bilingual in the U.S., you can expect an average salary of 5 to 20% more than those who only speak one language, according to an MIT economist.  Whether you think Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin or any of 22 other languages could be your key to professional mobility, a lifetime subscription to Rosetta Stone’s renowned language learning system could be the step you need to put you in that higher income bracket. As a PC Magazine Editors’ Choice Award winner for Best Language-Learning Software 5 years running, Rosetta Stone is a proven winner. They offer an immersive learning m ..read more

Macworld The iOS 18 beta is out now! It’s tempting to rush out and download it. Now that you don’t even need a paid developer account to grab the Developer Beta, there’s 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 aren’t in it yet. Here’s what you need to know to decide whether to try out the iOS 18 beta or not, base ..read more

Macworld Listen, we all have about a gazillion gadgets, and charging them can be super messy. A charging station like Anker’s PowerWave 4-in-1 can be just the thing your desk or nightstand is missing. The best part is that the charging station is on clearance at Best Buy right now, and you can get it for a mere $61 instead of the regular $120. This versatile charging station can simultaneously accommodate your smartphone, AirPods, and Apple Watch, with an extra USB-C port for a fourth device. Imagine the convenience of having all your devices charged in one spot without the clutter of multipl ..read more

Macworld If you were watching Apple demo the main features of Apple Intelligence during the WWDC keynote on Monday, you were likely thinking of all the ways you’d be able to use the new service on your iPhone this fall. However, when it was over many iPhone users were dismayed to learn it won’t work on their phone—Apple Intelligence is off limits to all but the newest and most expensive phones. While Macs and iPads going back to 2020 will get the benefits of Apple Intelligence, support for the iPhone range is restricted to the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. That leaves out two of Apple’s newest phone ..read more