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If there’s one thing that iPhone and Android users both agree on, it’s the hatred of green bubbles. A pox on the messaging community, green bubbles ruin iPhone group messages, end relationships, and create an overall terrible experience for everyone involved. A new app named Sunbird wants to change that. Available in closed beta and …

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Here at Macworld we’re extremely fond of Apple’s AirTag, which we consider by far the best Bluetooth tracker for an iPhone or Mac user. However, one complaint raised in our AirTag review was that it doesn’t have a hole, which means you’re forced in most situations to buy an accessory to put it in. Want …

Best AirTag key rings, bag tags, holders & accessories Read More »

Still shopping for the golf fan on your list? Then check out the SLX MicroSim, the golf simulator that provides a realistic experience. There’s still time to get it shipped before the holidays and since it’s on sale for just $189.99 — 24 percent off the MSRP — it’s easily affordable too. The SLX MicroSim is a golf simulator …

Score big savings on the SLX MicroSim golf simulator, now 23% off Read More »

Welcome to our weekend Apple Breakfast column, which includes all of the Apple news you missed this week in a handy bite-sized roundup. We call it Apple Breakfast because we think it goes great with a morning cup of coffee or tea, but it’s cool if you want to give it a read during lunch …

Apple’s free speech problem has nothing to do with Twitter or Elon Musk Read More »

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Strong adhesive connection Can easily remove AirTag High visibility (when desired and orange is chosen) Low visibility (when desired and gray or black is chosen) Cons No built-in water resistance Doesn’t offer deterrence with easy removal by a thief Our Verdict If you want a near-permanently adhered AirTag case …

Pelican Protector Sticker Mount Case for AirTag review Read More »

There’s always something new to learn, from little-known features in your iPhone apps to entirely new fields of study. If there’s someone who loves to discover new things on your gift list, the Unlimited Lifetime Learning Bundle gives them an abundance of knowledge, while you save on shipping anxiety in our Last Chance Shipping sale. …

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Apple has planted its own flag in the streaming wars with Apple TV+, its in-house streaming service that focuses almost entirely on original programming rather than an extensive library of existing TV shows or movies. This resource will list all the Apple TV+ content you can watch today, grouped into: TV shows, limited series, and …

Apple TV+: ‘Slow Horses’ season 2 is now streaming Read More »

Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated 12/02/22: Dead Cells+ is now available. What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and …

Apple Arcade FAQ: ‘Dead Cells+’ is now available Read More »

With the full release of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 in the rearview mirror, Apple has moved on to testing the next release. With iOS and iPadOS 16.2, we can expect the new Freeform app along with continual improvements to Stage Manger on the iPad (like the return of external display support), along with other …

iOS 16.2 beta 4 is now available Read More »

The repair site iFixit seems to have solved one of the leading mysteries concerning the 10th-gen iPad in its latest teardown video. When Apple announced the new iPad in October, reviewers were baffled and frustrated by Apple’s decision to support the 1st-gen Apple Pencil (from way back in 2015) rather than the superior 2nd-gen model …

‘Baffling’ 10th-gen iPad teardown solves the mystery of the Apple Pencil Read More »