Macworld Podcast: The end of the Apple event era
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re talking about the demise of the Apple product launch event. Why is Apple doing this, and is it the best way to go? This is episode 923…
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iPhone C1 modem: What is it, what does it do, and where Apple go from here?
Almost hidden within the announcement of the iPhone 16e, Apple dropped something of a bombshell: It is producing its own 5G modems now. This has of course been rumored for a long time, and has…
Apple is finally ready to conquer Qualcomm in the 5G game
The most important thing about the new iPhone 16e is the Apple-designed cellular modem inside, the C1. The C1 is the first visible sign of Apple’s decade-long goal to no longer be reliant on Qualcomm…
Forget the 16e. This is the $499 iPhone Apple should have made instead
For months leading up to the launch of the iPhone 16e, rumors all but confirmed that Apple would hike the price of the iPhone SE 3’s successor. But given how competitive the midrange smartphone market…
The iPhone 16e settles it: Apple is no longer a luxury company
You’ll often hear people complain that Apple’s “luxury gadgets” are too expensive for them. If they’re talking about a $1,599 iPhone 16 Pro Max or a $2,299 iPad Pro, then this point of view is…
Apple removes Advanced Data Protection from U.K. iPhones following backdoor demand
Earlier this month, news broke that Apple had been served an order from the U.K. government demanding extraordinary access to its customers’ cloud data. The order, which was issued secretly and forbids Apple from publicly…
iOS 18.4 beta begins with huge Apple Intelligence expansion but no new Siri
iOS 18.4 is destined to be a big release. The headline feature of iOS 18 is Apple Intelligence, and the various AI features have been rolling out piece by piece. After getting no major new…
Apple pulls iCloud end-to-end encryption feature for UK users after government demanded backdoor
Apple confirmed Friday that it “can no longer” offer a security feature that allows users in the United Kingdom to encrypt their iCloud data. In a statement provided to TechCrunch, Apple spokesperson Fred Sainz said…
The iPhone 16e disappoints me, and it’s all Apple Intelligence’s fault
I suppose the verdict will vary depending on who you ask, but the iPhone 16e is a disappointment to me. I thought we were going to get a budget phone with surprisingly good specs. Instead,…
How to migrate your Apple purchases from one Apple Account to another
One of the most common questions asked of Mac 911 is, “How do I merge or transfer purchases from one Apple ID/Account to another?” The answer for over 20 years has been the same: You…