These imminent Apple upgrades could be even more impactful than the M5

Apple product launches are no longer as exciting as they used to be. The iPhone’s evolution has slowed down, and M-powered Mac and iPad upgrades are largely limited to processor boosts. The hardware has matured across the product line, and enticing introductions only occur sporadically. For example, the new MacBook Pro is expected to arrive…

Siri changed the world 14 years ago. Can it do it again?

I was there on that early October day 14 years ago when Apple–led on stage by Tim Cook, Phil Schiller, and Scott Forstall–rolled out iOS 5, the iPhone 4S, and one of the most important iOS features ever, Siri. (Steve Jobs wasn’t there, an empty seat left for him in the front row. He died…

What to Expect From Apple’s Magic Mouse 3 After Logitech Announces MX Master 4

Logitech this week announced the MX Master 4, the latest version of its popular mouse for Macs and PCs. The new model offers haptic feedback for certain actions, includes a new Actions Ring for quick access to on-screen shortcuts next to the cursor, has a harder plastic finish that is less prone to stains, and…

The A19, N1, and C1X: The drumbeat of impressive Apple silicon continues

Though details were scant, Apple introduced several new chips at its “Awe Dropping” iPhone 17 event on Tuesday. There were new A-series processors as expected: the A19 in the iPhone 17 and A19 Pro in the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro. But Apple also quickly announced a new C1X cellular modem and N1 network…

How Apple Pay beat the odds because of great design

Rivals have fallen away and while it's taken a long time to be adopted very widely in the US, it's practically ubiquitous overseas. Apple's uphill battle to bring us Apple Pay was a fight that began publicly on September 9, 2014. Tell the average American person or American company about Apple Pay and even more…

What to expect at Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ iPhone 17 event

Apple is ready to kick off its biggest keynote of the year, and it’s not just about new iPhones. Apple’s September 9 “Awe Dropping” keynote is just days away and promises to be one of the busiest hardware events in years. Based on rumors, it’s going to be a big one, with the new iPhone…

Switching or upgrading to an iPhone 17? Here’s how to make sure you’re ready

On September 9, Apple is unveiling its 2025 flagship smartphone line, featuring the iPhone 17, 17 Air, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. Naturally, millions of customers will rush to pre-order ASAP and secure a phone before the first wave sells out. Getting your hands on the new iPhone 17, however, is just the beginning…

I switched from Safari to an AI browser and got a glimpse of the future

Agentic browsers can eliminate some tedious tasks, but you're still better off searching on your own… for now. Generative AI is the transformative technology of the moment. Tools like ChatGPT are helping people realize the power of AI by automating tasks such as writing and proofreading text, creating images and videos, and even solving complex…

Do Macs need antivirus software, or are Apple’s protections enough?

Do you need antivirus for Mac? Macs do get viruses and malware, but Apple includes its own virus protections in macOS that should keep you safe. We explain what they are and why they may not be enough. Do Macs get viruses? Do Macs need antivirus software? The answers to these questions aren’t as simple…