Macworld Do Macs get viruses? Do Macs need antivirus software? The answers to these questions aren’t as simple as they might seem. In this article, we look at the dangers faced by Mac users, and the pros and cons of using Mac antivirus software. Historically, the Mac has been considered safe and secure for a number of reasons that we will go into below, but in recent years the consensus has fluctuated. In its 2020 State of Malware report, Malwarebytes said it saw “a significant rise in the overall prevalence of Mac threats in 2019, with an increase of over 400 percent from 2018.” The following year, the company found that overall malware detected on macOS decreased by 38 percent…

Apple's mixed reality headset will be available in several configuration options and have a starting price of $1,999, not the ~$3,000 we have been led to believe, claims a sketchy last-minute rumor coming out of Asia. Apple headset concept render by Marcus Kane In the lead-up to Apple's expected AR/VR headset unveiling at WWDC, rumors have fairly consistently placed the price of the device at around $3,000, which would make it far more expensive than those from rivals, which cost about $300 to $900. The $3,000 figure first appeared in a 2021 report from The Information, and has since been backed by other reputable outlets. Indeed, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who has called the headset a "pricey, niche precursor" to a…

Apple's mixed reality headset will be available in several configuration options and have a starting price of $1,999, not the ~$3,000 we have been led to believe, claims a sketchy last-minute rumor coming out of Asia. Apple headset concept render by Marcus Kane In the lead-up to Apple's expected AR/VR headset unveiling at WWDC, rumors have fairly consistently placed the price of the device at around $3,000, which would make it far more expensive than those from rivals, which cost about $300 to $900. The $3,000 figure first appeared in a 2021 report from The Information, and has since been backed by other reputable outlets. Indeed, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who has called the headset a "pricey, niche precursor" to a…

Ahead of Apple's announcement of iOS 17 at WWDC 2023, the company has released updated statistics for iOS 16, revealing that approximately 81% of all iPhones are currently running this version, up from 72% in early 2023.Apple shared new iOS 16 statsThe latest statistics, released on Apple's developer site on Thursday, present a positive outlook for iOS 16. Across all active iPhones, of any model, the figures say 81% are running iOS 16. In contrast, 13% are running iOS 15, while 6% are operating on unspecified earlier versions. Read more...

Ahead of Apple's announcement of iOS 17 at WWDC 2023, the company has released updated statistics for iOS 16, revealing that approximately 81% of all iPhones are currently running this version, up from 72% in early 2023.Apple shared new iOS 16 statsThe latest statistics, released on Apple's developer site on Thursday, present a positive outlook for iOS 16. Across all active iPhones, of any model, the figures say 81% are running iOS 16. In contrast, 13% are running iOS 15, while 6% are operating on unspecified earlier versions. Read more...

Apple never shares sales figures for individual retail stores, but two industry executives revealed that the new Apple stores in India have achieved record-breaking monthly sales — exceeding other retailers in the country.Deirdre O'Brien and Tim Cook at Apple BKCApple opened its first retail store in India on April 18, followed by a store in New Delhi just two days later. Their success has already propelled the company to the top. Read more...