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iOS 26.4 beta code teases 'AI playlists' for Apple Music
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (358+ words) The iOS 26.4 update not only brings a new interface for albums and playlists, but it also hints at a new AI playlist feature, which should become available soon. Read on as we detail what's new in Apple Music with iOS…...
Subscription culture put my Mac at risk
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (1307+ words) You've heard this before: as a Mac user, it's important to keep your apps up to date. Doing so not only ensures you get all the latest features as they arrive, but it also keeps your computer safe and vulnerabilities…...
Can Macs get viruses or are they really safe from malware?
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (555+ words) Can Macs get viruses or are they really safe from malware?Macworld For years it's been generally accepted that Macs have been much safer than PCs when it comes to malware and virus attacks. So much so, that it's commonplace…...
Sorry folks, Liquid Glass isn't going anywhere
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (251+ words) Reports of Liquid Glass's death were, it seems, greatly exaggerated. According to a new report, Apple has no plans to move on from the divisive software design for at least another year. In the latest edition of his Power On…...
iOS 27 will reportedly focus on fixes over features
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (358+ words) Last year's batch of "26" OS updates was dominated by the launch of Liquid Glass, Apple's transparency-themed cross-platform design language. Liquid Glass, sadly, was not universally embraced, with ... Last year's batch of "26" OS updates was dominated by the launch of Liquid…...
No, Google didn't just admit that Siri will run on its servers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (253+ words) Ever since Apple and Google jointly announced a partnership to base the Siri voice assistant on Gemini tech, questions have been raised about user privacy. Apple has done its part to offer reassurance by insisting that Gemini-powered Siri will continue…...
Apple releases surprise Big Sur update to keep FaceTime and Messages working
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (202+ words) Apple on Monday released macOS 11.7.11, watchOS 10.6.2, and watchOS 9.6.4, versions of the operating systems for older Macs and Apple Watches. L ike the older iOS updates last week, they revise the certificate in the operating system so that FaceTime and Messages…...
Tested: MSP360 Backup is what you use when Time Machine isn’t enough
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (428+ words) MSP360 Free (single workstation); MSP360 Pro: $19.99 This is where MSP360 Backup (formerly Cloudberry) comes in, taking the next step beyond Time Machine and more consumer-level backup software, but bringing some of its Windows port kludge with it. MSP360 Backup enables secure backup and recovery…...
Creator Studio vs. Creative Cloud: Can Apple's new suite take on Adobe?
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (1145+ words) Apple Creator Studio is now available, and it provides a good alternative for creators who want professional image, audio, and video editing software at more affordable prices. Its direct competitor, of course, is Adobe's Creative Cloud, which still dominates the…...
'Harmful' Google ads masquerading as how-tos are tricking Mac users
2+ week, 3+ day ago (332+ words) Clario, the developers behind the MacKeeper utility, recently warned about a deceptive ad that appears on Google when users search for terms related to Mac storage. The ad takes users to a suspicious site with instructions that contain "harmful content…...