Be Alert for Deepfake Phishing Scams
Phishing has a new face—literally. Scammers can now use AI tools to fake voices and videos that look real. Before you act on an “urgent” request, look for audio or visual clues and verify through another channel.
A Few of Our Favorite Things: 2025 Tech Edition
Shopping for an Apple enthusiast this holiday season? Or maybe your own tech setup needs an upgrade? Check out our curated list of peripherals across multiple categories—from storage to chargers to keyboards.
Canva’s Free Affinity App Takes on Adobe Creative Cloud
Could you cut your design costs? Canva’s new Affinity app for macOS and Windows is free but offers features comparable to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Try it and see if it’s enough to replace Creative Cloud.
Make the Most of Visual Intelligence on the iPhone
With its visual intelligence feature, Apple Intelligence brings superpowers to your iPhone’s camera and screen. Just point and hold to identify objects, translate text, create calendar events, and get answers about anything you see.
macOS 26 Tahoe Introduces New Recovery Assistant
macOS 26 Tahoe brings a new Recovery Assistant, which automatically detects and attempts to resolve Mac problems. Just remember: automated recovery can be helpful, but backups are still essential.
Notable User Interface Changes to Expect in macOS 26
From transparent menu bars to customized folders, macOS 26 Tahoe introduces the most significant visual update in years. Discover the key interface changes that will influence your daily Mac use... and which you can turn off.
Updated Passwords App Adds History
Apple’s Passwords app can now show your password history in macOS 26 Tahoe, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26, helping you track down why that “correct” password isn’t working.
Apple Adds M5 Chip to MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro
Apple has brought its new M5 chip to the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, boosting performance but changing little else. The updates maintain existing designs and price points.
Ten Useful New Features in iOS 26’s Phone App
iOS 26 supercharges the Phone app with call screening, live translation, and hold music detection. But that’s not all! You can make calls from a Mac or iPad, share your screen during calls, see a contact’s call history, and more.
How to Customize the iPhone and iPad Home Screen with Liquid Glass
Apple’s new Liquid Glass design lets you make iPhone and iPad icons and widgets dark, clear, or tinted. Discover how to access these customization options and see if they enhance your Home Screen.
What’s Liquid Glass, and What to Do If You Don’t Like It
Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface brings semi-transparent, floating controls to all your devices. Here’s what that means and how to customize it to optimize your experience.
App Store Gains Accessibility Nutrition Labels
New App Store Accessibility Nutrition Labels show which apps support Apple’s accessibility features—a win for anyone who needs these capabilities now or in the future.
When to Trust AI Tech Answers (And When to Call Us)
When should you trust an AI chatbot’s tech advice? Learn when chatbots can help with basic issues and when it’s time to call a professional for more complex problems.
How to Display Contacts with Last Names First
Want to display your contacts with the last name shown first? Here’s how to configure your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to display “Anderson, Andy” instead of “Andy Anderson.”
Follow This Advice Before Switching to a New iPhone 17
It’s exciting to get a new iPhone, but don’t dive in willy-nilly. Instead, take a few minutes to read our advice on what you should do before and after transferring your data from your old iPhone.
Keep Sensitive Data Private by Disabling AI Training Options
Don’t let sensitive business data become part of AI training sets. Here’s how to turn off training options in popular AI chatbots to protect your company’s information.
Watch What You Say in AI-Recorded Meetings
In virtual meetings, AI recording tools often capture and share everything—even those casual chats that occur after most attendees have left. Learn how to avoid having sensitive conversations broadcast to your whole team.
Blood Oxygen Monitoring Returns to Recent US Apple Watches with Software Updates
Apple restored blood oxygen monitoring on recent US Apple Watch models through a creative workaround that processes and displays data on the iPhone instead of the watch. Here’s how to get it working again.
When Should You Subscribe to AppleCare?
Wondering if AppleCare is worth it for your Apple devices? Get clear guidance on coverage options, including details about the new AppleCare One plan that could save you money.
Apple Unveils New iPhone 17 Lineup, Updated Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3
Apple’s September harvest brings the new iPhone 17 lineup and the iPhone Air, three new Apple Watch models, and the AirPods Pro 3, plus release dates for iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe. Get the details and our upgrade advice.