Users with iPhone and iPads running iOS 8 or earlier can no longer backup their device to iCloud. Apple in November announced the change and it has now gone into effect.
Apple ends iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier
As Apple warned on November 19, it’s ending iCloud backup support for iOS 8 and earlier. Device backups now require iOS 9 or later. Apple says this is to align more closely with its published minimum …
Apple Watch Ultra 3: Three new features are coming next year
Next year the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will finally arrive, two years after its predecessor—here are three new features expected to come with it.
Apple just lost the wearables crown to this major rival as Apple Watch shipments tumble by over 3 million
The Apple Watch is no longer the world’s most popular wearable, according to a new IDC report. So who took its place?
iOS 18.3 Public Beta 1: Only Small iPhone Changes (So Far)
Note that the beta is not the final version of iOS 18.3, so there could be more features to land on your iPhone when iOS 18.3 is released. There’s no word on when Apple will relea …
Samsung reminds people it has an app store by offering three months of Peacock to Galaxy users
The Peacock app is now available on the Galaxy Store. Galaxy users can get a three-month Peacock subscription. The offer applies to new customers only.
Macworld Podcast: What’s in store for Apple in 2025
Macworld With 2024 closing, it’s time to look forward to 2025. What could we see from Apple in the new year? That’s coming up in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 914 with Jason Cross,
iPhone SE 4 — here’s the 7 biggest rumored upgrades
The iPhone SE 4 could be the most important iPhone launch of 2025. Here’s why this sub-$500 iPhone is an even bigger deal than the iPhone 17 Air.
These Are the 8 iPhone Settings to Change First After Installing iOS 18.2
Before you visit family for the holidays — and help them update their technology — now is the perfect time to make sure your iPhone is all set with the newest features in iOS 18.2. That’s …
5 New Things You Didn’t Know Your iPhone Could Do
The latest software update, iOS 18.2, recently rolled out and gave your current iPhone some cool new tricks. Here’s what you need to know.
Apple pushed hard by EU to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable
The European Union has published several recommendations for Apple to make iOS and iPadOS more interoperable with competitors following two separate proceedings launched in September, sparking …
11 iOS 18.2 features to try on your iPhone first — that aren’t Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is definitely the headliner when it comes to iOS 18.2, the most recent update to Apple’s iPhone software. But the list of new features doesn’t end with Image Playground, Genmoji and …
Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy in spat over EU efforts to widen access to iPhone tech
Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms requests for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get the iPhone maker to open up to products from tech rivals.
8 great Apple Arcade games for your iPhone or iPad
Apple Arcade; instead, the service was fleshed out with a number of big games that you can already play on other platforms. It hasn’t been great for showcasing what makes Apple Arcade unique, but on the other hand,
iPhone 17 Rumors: Everything We Could See With Apple’s Next Flagship Device
The iPhone 16 is still only a few months old, but that doesn’t stop the rumor mill from churning out speculation about Apple’s upcoming devices. There’s already been plenty of buzz about what we could see with the next iPhone,
Apple and Meta go to war over interoperability vs. privacy
Apple and Meta are warring in Europe over the balance between interoperability and privacy, Reuters reports. The fight focuses on the European Union’s
Want to Save Your iPhone Battery? Kill These 2 iOS Settings
We’ll show you two iOS features that both put a strain on your iPhone’s battery to varying degrees and how you can turn them off to help preserve battery life. Here’s what you need to know. If you want more battery saving tips and tricks, check out how to …