Macworld Macs may be a far less tempting target for malware and viruses, but they’re not immune from attack. Even if you don’t care about adware or being used as means to infect users on other platforms, it’s still possible to fall victim to ransomware, or password theft. Accordingly, good antivirus for Mac software will protect your Mac on all of these fronts. It’ll catch malware that’s still spreading or in circulation; block ransomware; protect older systems with out-of-date software from security vulnerabilities; prevent your Mac from acting as a carrier for malware aimed at other operating systems; and keep infected files off of any virtual machines you’re running. As to the question of which Mac antivirus software you should choose,…

Macworld If you’re on the hunt for a bargain on Apple’s HomePod or HomePod mini we are here to help. The bad news is that HomePod deals tend to be scarce, but we have rounded up the best available right here. See: HomePod vs HomePod mini to see how the two models compare. We’ve also looked at a selection of the best AirPlay speakers and you may also be interested in our round up of the best AirPods deals. Best HomePod deals In January 2023 Apple reintroduced the full-sized HomePod. This came almost two years after the full-sized HomePod was discontinued, in March 2021. The new second generation HomePod is 4mm shorter than its predecessor and lighter, but there’s not a…

Macworld Buying a new iPhone, iPad or Mac can be an expensive business. But if you don’t mind trading in your previous device then you can make a decent saving on the cost of its replacement. We explain how Apple trade in works and why it’s something you should definitely consider. We also look at some of the alternative trade in services, since it’s not only Apple who accepts an old iPhone, Mac, iPad or Apple Watch in exchange for a new one. Update: On May 4, 2023 Apple increased the trade-in values for some iPhones, iPads and Macs, but in many case the trade-in price decreased. What devices can I trade-in at Apple? Apple trade-ins cover a wide variety…

For three years running, Apple didn't provide specifics on what they expect for the next quarter, but chief financial officer Luca Maestri gave some color on what the company expects.iPhone continues to be a driver for Apple earningsApple's Q2 earnings beat expectations with $94.8 billion in revenue — a slight decline compared to Q2 2022. However, it is an improvement over the disastrous Q1, and it looks Apple will continue to see improvement through Q3. Read more...