Macworld Each year Apple releases a major update for iOS, the operating system on your iPhone. The current version, released last year, is iOS 16, and it doesn’t take a genius to predict that 2023 will see the launch of iOS 17. This free software update will bring a raft of interface tweaks, bug fixes, and new features. It’s like getting a new iPhone without paying a penny. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about iOS 17. We cover its release schedule and when you can expect the beta and final versions to come out; how to get it when it does; the models of iPhone that are likely to be able to run iOS; and…

Macworld If you find it difficult to stay on top of everything, you’re not alone. Wish someone would create an intuitive app to help you better organize appointments, tasks, and workflows? Then you need the game-changing xTiles Personal Pro, offered on sale for a limited time. With a 5 out of 5-star rating on both Product Hunt and G2, xTiles may be the best platform out there for personal organization. It’s an app that lets you lay out every aspect of your work and personal life in a visual format so it’s easy to see the big picture. You can arrange appointments, tasks, projects, files, and everything else exactly how you want. And it’ll convert files to work with other…

Apple today announced 20 new titles launching on Apple Arcade, Apple’s game subscription service that offers unlimited access to over 200 incredibly fun games. The new titles include WHAT THE CAR?, TMNT Splintered Fate, Disney SpellStruck, and Cityscapes: Sim Builder, all of which are only available on Apple Arcade. The expansion also adds popular games from the App Store to the service, including Temple Run+, Playdead’s LIMBO+, PPKP+, and more. Apple Arcade brings together over 200 critically acclaimed original and exclusive mobile games across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. for just just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year “Apple Arcade brings together hundreds of fun titles in one gaming destination for our users to discover and enjoy,” said…

Macworld Vacations are expensive. Between the cost of the flight, hotel, and then all of your planned activities, even just a quick weekend getaway could wind up costing way more than you expected. Wish there was a more economical way to plan a holiday? Then allow us to introduce you to VacayGo. VacayGo is a platform that can save people thousands on their holiday planning. You just set a destination, create an itinerary, and then it finds deals so you wind up spending as little as possible. And what’s even better is that you can share your plans with the people you are traveling with so that everyone is on the same page and there are no unwanted surprises. Holidays…

The mophie powerstation XL offers 20,000mAh that goes with you anywhere, always ready to charge up your iPhone, iPad or MacBook. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture through an Apple lens)

Macworld The AirTag from Apple is a compact tracking device that has an extremely long life and precise locating ability in the right circumstances. Unlike a GPS tracker, which requires cell service and may drain a battery quickly, an AirTag relies on the distributed Find My network of iPhones, iPads, and Macs that hundreds of millions of people around the world carry with them, and uses Bluetooth LE to signal that hardware. While there are a thousand positive and legitimate ways to use an AirTag, it can be abused when someone tracks you without your knowledge, which potentially exposes you to a dangerous situation. For example, back in December 2021, the York regional police department in Canada announced that AirTags…