Michael SimonStaff Writer, Macworld
If it has a screen, battery or a plug, Michael Simon wants to play with it. He has been obsessed with technology since he bought his first ThinkPad—the one with the lift-up keyboard that let you swap out the drive. He's still waiting for that to come back in style.
Apple Sept. 10 event preview, sleep tracking on the Apple Watch, your hot takes, and more
Apple’s big event is next week—let’s talk about it! Is sleep tracking coming to the Apple Watch? Plus, your hot takes! That and more are all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
Fresh rumors raise the possibility of the iPhone SE making a return
The Nikkei Asian Review is reporting that Apple is gearing up to launch a new iPhone SE in 2020.
Why the iPhone 11 won’t have 5G (and the iPhone 12 might not either)
I tested the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G using Verizon’s network in Providence and I learned one thing: We won’t be getting 5G in an iPhone anytime soon.
Apple is finally sending ‘genuine’ parts to independent repair shops to fix broken iPhones
Apple has announced a new independent repair provider program that will send genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals and diagnostics to independent iPhone repair shops.
Five features that would actually make the iPhone a ‘pro’ device
If the iPhone is finally turning pro, it’s going to need a whole lot more than a new processor.
Apple Card, Apple Arcade, your hot takes, and more
Are you ready for the Apple Card? Apple Arcade pricing and availability revealed! And your hot takes! That and more are all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
Amazon Echo Auto review: Alexa just doesn't deliver as a co-pilot
The Amazon Echo Auto brings Alexa into your car, but it relies too much on your existing technology to be of much use.
Apple has rules for keeping your Apple Card clean, but they don’t go far enough
Apple has issued a series of tips for keeping your Apple Card clean, but we have a few idea of our own.
The Apple Card could be the riskiest piece of Apple’s walled garden
The Apple Card, the latest piece of Apple’s lock-in strategy, could end up costing you way more than an iPhone—or a Mac Pro.
Apple Card is now available—with even better rewards than we thought
If you’re eager for a Goldman Sachs MasterCard with daily cash back, privacy-minded features, and tight Apple Wallet integration, your day has finally arrived.
Leaked images reportedly show off the Sonos Move, the company's first portable smart speaker
Ahead of a press event on Monday, August 28, images of the Sonos Move have leaked, showing off the company's new portable speaker.
iMessage is never coming to Android, so please stop asking
iMessage for Android might be on the wishlist of tech journalists and pundits, but it wouldn’t make much sense for Apple.
Google Assistant can now remind other people to do things you don’t want to do
Google is rolling out a new Assistant feature called assignable reminders, which allows you to tell other people in your family to do things.
Apple Card, iPhone and iPad rumors, your hot takes, and more
Got an Apple Card? Then don’t lose your iPhone. Will the iPhone go pro? Will the iPad Pro get a three-lens camera? And if it does, why? And your hot takes! That's all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
6 upgrades Apple’s iPad Pro needs before an unnecessary triple-lens rear camera
Apple is rumored to be adding a triple-camera array to the iPad Pro and we have one question: Why?