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Macworld's May digital magazine: 20 years of Mac OS X
The best content from Macworld wrapped up in our digital magazine.
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Apple’s event calendar: WWDC is coming June 7-11
When is the next Apple event? We'll tell you what we know about Apple's event schedule.
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iOS 14.5: The Release Candidate is out now for devs and public beta testers
The latest iOS update adds AirTags support, App Tracking Transparency, unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, new emoji, Siri voice options, and more.
News
Apple introduces paid podcast subscriptions with redesigned app
With Podcasts Subscriptions, listeners can get features such as exclusive content and early access to new series, and ad-free shows.
How-To
iPhone Other storage: What is it and how do you clear it?
That significant Other filling up all your iPhone storage? Here’s what you can do about it.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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Here’s everything we know (and hope) Apple is releasing in April 2021
Here are all the products, software updates, and service updates we know (and hope) Apple will release in April 2021.
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Get a deal on an iPhone, M1 MacBook 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.
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Best iPad 2021: Wait for the Pro if you want it all
There are a lot of iPads to choose from, so we’ll help you pick the right one.
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Apple Watch Activity badges: Earth Day and International Dance Day challenges
Trying to snag every Activity badge? Here’s a full list of every achievement and what you need to do to get it.
Mac 911
How to maintain video resolution when sharing videos via AirDrop
In some cases, high-resolution images and videos taken on an iPhone or iPad will be downsized or downsampled en route to a Mac. Here’s how to fix it.
How-To
The ultimate Mac repair guide: Get your Mac powered on and starting up
When your Mac won’t power up or boot up, there could be a number of reasons why. We’ll take you through the steps to troubleshoot this problem so you can get up and running as soon as possible.
Opinion
Apple may have just fixed everything wrong with Apple Arcade
The addition of 30 new games is great, but it’s the big change in policy that may have just saved the service.
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Apple Arcade complete guide: Everything you need to know
Apple’s game subscription service features carefully curated games with no ads or in-app purchases.A
Mac 911
Your top questions to Mac 911—and some answers
Many people write in with similar problems. Here’s a super-FAQ to help solve the most common iOS , iCloud, and Mac issues.
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