Macworld - Features

What you need to know about Thunderbolt 4

Intel has a new version of Thunderbolt that aims to reduce connection confusion, and it may come to future Macs.

Five ways Apple is opening up its products with iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur

The walled garden is getting a few more gates.

All the ways Siri is changing in iOS 14

Siri finally has a new look, and it’s a big step forward for Apple’s digital assistant.

iOS 14 vs iPadOS 14: Every iPhone feature you’re not getting on the iPad

Here's a list of every iOS features that won't be coming to the iPad in the fall.

The iPad isn’t getting iOS 14’s best feature

Apple isn’t bringing App Library to iPadOS in the fall.

What should we expect from Apple's transition to its own processors?

Apple has shifted processor architectures in the Mac twice before. History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme.

iPhone SE vs iPhone XR vs iPhone 11: Which one should you spend your money on

Apple now sells three phones that can all be considered affordable. But even if you have enough to buy the most expensive one, should you?

Trackpad support has changed the iPad but old habits die hard

The iPad Pro’s Magic Keyboard is a revelation if you have been hoping for it. For some people it’ll be an over-complication when a laptop will do fine

iPadOS 14 wishlist: Smarter multitasking, portrait split screen, a $#!% calculator, and more

With WWDC rapidly approaching, we've put together our iPadOS wishlist.

How to watch iTunes Extras on your TV

Accessing the iTunes Extra bonus features that come with movie purchases through Apple TV can be confusing. Here's a quick guide to how.

Apple’s COVID-19 exposure notification API: What it is and how it works in iOS 13.5

Apple and Google have new technology to help you know when you might have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. It's not as scary as it sounds.

iPhone SE vs Android’s best: Can a $399 iPhone really outperform $3,000 in Android phones?

Apple’s newest phone shouldn’t be a match for the best Android phones. But is it?

A tale of two Apple Stores (the first two)

On May 19, 2001, Apple opened its first two retails stores in McLean, Virginia, and Glendale, California. Benj Edwards takes a look back at the events of that day, and how it set the tone for Apple's foray into retail.