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Macworld readers decode Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ invite
The search for Easter eggs and hidden messages in Apple event invitation kicked into high gear. Many of you posted your thoughts on Macworld’s Twitter and Facebook feeds and we highlight some of them here.
News Analysis
Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ preview: iPads, AirTags, AirPods, and… iMacs?
The latest rumors and leaks give us some clues about what Apple might announce at its 'Spring Loaded' event on April 20.
News
Apple pays out a penny every time you stream a song on Apple Music
Apple has told artists and labels that it pays out a penny per Apple Music stream, which is more than double what Spotify pays.
Updated
Apple TV+: All the shows, series, and movies you can watch now
The list of content on Apple TV+ continues to grow, and there's something for everyone.
Mac 911
Laggy performance in macOS Big Sur’s Finder? Try closing tabs
While there’s no consistent pattern, a tabbed window may bog down normal Finder functions.
Feature
A Mini LED display could be the best reason to buy a new iPad Pro
Apple may start using a new backlight technology in some of its products this year. Here's what Mini LED is all about.
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Coming to Apple TV+: Apple buys documentary ‘Fathom,’ coming June 25
Apple has a lot of original content on the way for its subscription streaming video service. Here's what you'll soon (and eventually) be able to watch.
News
Apple expands Fitness+ with new workouts and a new instructor
Additional workouts for beginners are coming soon, along with workouts for pregnancy and for older adults.
Deal
Add ports to your M1 MacBook with this awesome Anker USB-C hub deal
Amazon is selling the Anker USB-C hub for $36 today, the lowest price we've ever seen.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: We predict what will happen at Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ event
Apple is having an event on April 20. The Macworld staff makes their predictions on what products (and TV characters) we'll see at the event.
Mac 911
How to reveal hidden files in macOS (and hide visible ones)
A few techniques let you see files marked as hidden, whether intentionally or otherwise, and reverse their status.
News
This Apple ‘Spring Loaded’ invite theory is kinda blowing our minds
Apple's 'Spring Loaded' event invite seems like a simply play on the tagline, but there could be a lot more hiding in its illustration.
Feature
watchOS 8: 5 features we expect, want, and hope to see
The Series 7 will surely bring a few awesome features, but the things we really want out of the Apple Watch can be added in software.
News
Run Windows 10 on your M1 Mac with Parallels Desktop 16.5
Want to run Windows on your M1 Mac? Parallels Desktop 16.5 will let you use the Windows 10 ARM Insider Preview.
Deal
Get a new iPad Air for the lowest price we’ve ever seen
Expercom (via Amazon) is selling a new Space Gray iPad Air for $549.45, nearly $50 off the MSRP and the lowest price we've ever seen.
News
Next year’s iPhone could bring massive camera improvements, no more mini
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with a new report about the 2022 iPhone, and it could bring a huge leap for the camera.
More Color
Apple may be on the brink of a smart home breakthrough
Now that the HomePod has been laid to rest, the signs are that Apple is going all-in on the smart home with a strategy that plays to its strengths.
Feature
macOS 12: 10 features we expect, want, and hope to see
macOS Big Sur 11 was a big improvement. Apple can build on it to make the Mac experience even better.
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