Thanks for the wild ride, Apple. Let’s keep it going
Apple has turned 50, and this week I realized that I’ve been writing professionally about the company for two-thirds of its existence. (Excuse me while I try not to turn into dust and blow away…
WhatsApp Alerts 200 Users After Fake iOS App Installed Spyware; Italian Firm Faces Action
Ravie LakshmananApr 02, 2026Surveillance / Mobile Security Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp said it alerted about 200 users who were tricked into installing a bogus version of its iOS app that was infected with spyware. According to…
Mobile Pixels Trio 3 Pro review: MacBook QHD dual screen wingspan
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Adds two 14-inch screens Portable High QHD resolution Easy setup Cons Could be unwieldy in some environments Requires software installation Our Verdict But if what you need is a…
Macworld Podcast: Memories of Apple on its 50th anniversary
On the day Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re talking this cue and chatting with former Macworld editorial director and current Macworld columnist, Jason Snell. We talk about our favorite memories, the moments that defined the company, where it’s at, and what to expect in the…
This lifetime VPN and password manager bundle is on sale for $40
TL;DR: The Fastest VPN & Security Lifetime Bundle pairs a FastestVPN Pro lifetime subscription with the FastestPass Family password manager for $39.99 (reg. $720). Online privacy used to mean picking between a solid VPN or a reliable…
Apple Expands iOS 18.7.7 Update to More Devices to Block DarkSword Exploit
Ravie LakshmananApr 02, 2026Mobile Security / Vulnerability Apple on Wednesday expanded the availability of iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7 to a broader range of devices to protect users from the risk posed by a recently disclosed exploit kit known as…
De-fi platform Drift suspends deposits and withdrawals after millions in crypto stolen in hack
Decentralized finance company Drift says it has suspended withdrawals and deposits after confirming a security incident. The crypto platform said in a post on X that it was “experiencing an active attack,” and that it…
Cracking Denuvo games in Windows just got easier—and insanely dangerous
Digital piracy has never been without its dangers. Back in the glory days of Limewire you could turn your PC into a cesspool of viruses with just a few MP3 downloads. But the newest tools…
Apple pushes rare iOS update for newer iPhones to address DarkSword hack
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple released an unprecedented iOS 18.7.7 security update for all iPhones to counter the critical DarkSword hacking tool threat. Macworld notes this rare exception breaks Apple’s typical…
Read Tim Cook’s memo to employees on Apple’s 50th anniversary
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports on Tim Cook’s memo to Apple employees celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary milestone. Cook reflects on Apple’s remarkable journey from garage startup to reaching 2.5…