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Mac 911
How your iPhone uses private tracking to enhance Maps, Photos, and more
The Significant Locations option on the iPhone and iPad learns what locations are important and uses that info to serve you better data.
More Color
How iOS 15 transforms the way we think of iPhone updates
Just as it unveiled all the features that threaten to make iOS 15 a must-have update this fall, Apple also announced that iOS 14 users who aren't ready to board will have the opportunity to step off and wait it out.
Mac 911
How Apple collects data about you and protects your privacy
Apple tries to give itself access to the least amount of information about you and the least amount of your private information that it can.
Opinion
Three ways iOS 15 speeds up the inevitable death of the iPhone
iOS 15 brings some cool features to the iPhone, but it also prepares for the day when we won't be carrying it around anymore.
The Macalope
If Facebook is building an Apple Watch killer, the only thing that'll die is privacy
While Facebook tries to deflect onto Apple, it keeps trying to grab more of your privacy, this time with a wearable.
Feature
How to master your passwords using iCloud Keychain
iCloud Keychain is a handy free tool Apple has built into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to help you manage your passwords.
Updated
Get a deal on an iPhone, M1 Mac and more at Apple’s Certified Refurbished Store
Want a new Apple device but don’t want to shell out for a full-priced version? Consider a refurbished model instead. Our FAQ and refurb deal guide can help you choose.
News
iOS 14.7: Beta 3 has been released
All eyes are on iOS 15, but Apple isn't done updating iOS 14 yet.
News
AirPods iOS 15 firmware: Find My, spatial audio, Conversation Boost and more
AirPods are learning some new tricks when Apple releases iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey this fall.
Mac 911
How to find out which Mac apps are tracking your location
You may have given your Mac apps permission long ago. You can conduct an audit to see if you still want them to know where you’re at.n
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macOS Monterey: Universal control, Shortcuts, Safari, and more
macOS Monterey is the first major update to macOS since the big shift in macOS 11 Big Sur, which was introduced at WWDC last year. Here are the top features showcased during WWDC21.
News
iOS 15: FaceTime, sharing, smarter notifications, and more
Apple's new iPhone OS will change the way a billion people use their iPhones.
Updated
Older Apple devices won't get these iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey features
Even if your iPhone, iPad or Mac is compatible with the new OS, it might not be getting all of the new features this fall. Here's how to find out.
Updated
Apple’s event calendar: Could there be an event before the fall?
When is the next Apple event? We'll tell you what we know about Apple's event schedule.
More Color
Apple's fancy FaceTime features might be too late to matter
It's great to see Apple reacting to changes in the world, but given that nothing showed off this week will ship until this fall, is the timing for the new FaceTime features all wrong?
News Analysis
iOS transplants muddy macOS Monterey's identity
There are cool Mac features in the next macOS. If only Apple had given them some keynote stage time.
Updated
The 12 best iOS 15 features Apple didn't mention during the keynote
Apple left a lot out of its WWDC keynote—and some of them are destined to become our favorite features.
News
Apple continues its privacy crusade in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey
When you update your Apple devices this fall, it will be even harder for companies to track you online.
Updated
iCloud+ brings privacy and security to paid storage tiers
Apple introduced new iCloud features during its WWDC21 keynote that focus on preserving your privacy, and the company is making these features available to paid iCloud subscribers at no additional cost.
News