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12 hidden iPhone features it's time to finally start using in 2026
Apple’s iPhones have a ton of great features lurking beneath the surface. Supercharge your device with our roundup of brilliant but little-known settings, updated for 2026.
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Wondershare Filmora V15: Smarter editing powered by AI and built for real creators
Smarter editing powered by AI and built for real creators
The Macalope
Carmakers are taking Apple fans for an unbelievable ride
Eschewing the CarPlay experience denies the choice users make all day long.
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My favorite apps of 2025 belong on your iPhone too
2025 was a great year for apps, from hot new ideas to reliable old favorites. Here are the best apps I used over the past twelve months that could help you too.
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8 Mac settings and shortcuts you need to start using right now
Your Mac can do a lot, and there’s plenty of functionality you might not even know about. Here, we’ve picked eight of the best secret features hidden in macOS.
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ESET Home Security Premium Review: Excellent protection, but there are bugs
ESET’s latest efforts offer powerful tools and filtering, but are hamstrung by installation issues and some bugs.
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This toggle fixed a problem that’s plagued my iPhone
I've stopped accidentally launching the Camera app when my phone is in my pocket. Here's how.
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How can I recover lost or deleted data from my Mac
If you suddenly find your files have been accidentally deleted or lost from your Mac, what can you do to get them back?
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Best Virtual Machine (VM) Software for Mac 2026: Parallels vs VMware and more
We look at the best VMs for Mac, and consider all the ways you can run Windows and Windows apps on a Mac.
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Best Mac Cleaner software 2026: Reclaim disk space with a Mac cleaner app
Speed up your Mac and improve performance with a Mac cleaning app. We review apps for deleting files and memory hogs on a Mac.
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Best antivirus for Mac 2026: Security apps tested vs Apple Xprotect & Gatekeeper
Don't skimp on security for your Mac. These are the antivirus programs Macworld editors trust to protect their own Macs and MacBooks from the latest digital security threats.
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Best VPN for Mac 2026: Trustworthy Mac VPNs tested by experts
Find out what is the best VPN for MacBook or Mac with our complete guide in which we review and rank the top VPN services for Mac.
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iOS 26.2 will turn on automatic updates if you're not careful
A misleading screen may cause you to enable automatic updates.
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When is Apple’s next event? Full 2026 schedule, rumors & details
Find out when the next Apple Event is, what will launch, and all the other Apple events coming in 2026.
The Macalope
Locked out of your Apple account? Good luck
Apple has a blind spot when it comes to its services, as the Macalope recently learned.
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Best iPad & iPhone VPN: Our picks for private, secure browsing from anywhere
You can maintain your privacy and security and access blocked websites on your iPad or iPhone with a VPN. These are the best options.
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Best PDF Editors for Mac: Tools for text edits, OCR & more
There's a free PDF editor built into every Mac, but what if you need a bit more functionality and precision? Here are the best apps for editing PDFs on a Mac.
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First iOS 26.3 beta arrives as launch of new Siri nears
This beta release should bring more polish to iOS 26, but the next release could be a big one.
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macOS 26 Tahoe Beta: Latest beta and how to get it
Try out new macOS features before anyone else! Download and install the macOS beta, developer and pubic versions.
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Blast from the past! iWeb and Aperture live (for now) on Apple.com
The fact that these product sites still exist says something about how hard it is to maintain a website.