PC benchmarking tool 3D Mark arrives on macOS

Following a debut of 3DMark Steel Nomad Light on iPhone, the full 3D Mark testing suite has arrived on macOS for a native testing experience.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 6

Valve's Steam gaming client is finally getting an Apple Silicon native upgrade

Years after Apple shifted to Apple Silicon, and after an on-again, off-again effort by Valve, the company has finally issued a beta version of the Steam client.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 9

Preview for iPadOS 26 vs macOS Tahoe: Finally a good native PDF tool on iPad

As part of making the iPad as powerful as the Mac, Apple has migrated Preview to iPadOS. Here's how it stands in iPadOS 26 versus macOS Tahoe.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 8

Liquid Glass is more than skin deep on macOS Tahoe

It's true that the Liquid Glass redesign is less than revolutionary, but at least with macOS 26, with it, Apple is making users be more productive.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 28

New iOS 26 translation tool works inside calls, chats & video

Live translation in iOS 26 will turn the iPhone into a real-time interpreter for calls, messages and video chats, all without leaving your app or sending data to the cloud. Here's how it works.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 2

macOS 26 Phone app will eventually combine iPhone calls & desktop seamlessly

Apple's Phone app for macOS 26 means you don't need to pick up your iPhone to take a phone call while you're hard at work on your Mac. Here's how it works, and what it looks like in action.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 9

New Apple Design Resources helps Liquid Glass app development for iOS 26, macOS Tahoe

Apple has released new design resources following the introduction of its new operating systems, helping app developers work on the appearance of apps for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 1

Apple's AI rollout leaves Siri behind & long-time fans are asking questions

Apple software chief Craig Federighi confirmed Monday that promised artificial intelligence upgrades to Siri have been delayed, saying the company needs more time to meet quality standards before launching the features in iOS 26.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 23

Intel app compatibility on Mac is holding you back and will never get better

If you're still running Intel apps, even on an Apple Silicon Mac, face the fact that the developer is never going to change — and that you need to, incredibly soon.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 7

Apple gives iOS gaming a real home, just not a new direction

It isn't Valve's steam, but Apple's new Games app in iOS 26 and macOS 26 finally admits mobile gaming deserves more than a menu tab and a forgotten leaderboard.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 0

Apple's AutoMix in macOS 26 isn't a house DJ, but is a good FM radio simulator

Apple's AutoMix feature will debut in macOS 26 and iOS 26 in the fall. It's pretty good for casual listening, but won't replace good DJ software or a human with skill.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 3

Time Machine's Time Capsule support ends with macOS 27

It's not just Intel code — after a period of undeath, Time Capsule's time is coming, with Apple cutting off support for Time Machine backups using the hardware in macOS 27.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 17

How to check if your Mac apps are Intel or Apple Silicon code

The clock is ticking for Intel apps on Mac, with only two more iterations of macOS providing full support for Intel-only apps Rosetta 2 — here's how to find out which of your apps may lose support in Fall 2027.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 6

How the new iPadOS 26 UI moving closer to Mac is a giant productivity boost

Apple's additions of dots and a Menu Bar to iPadOS 26 is quite Mac-like, but makes the iPad a multitasking powerhouse. Here's why.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 8

How to unplug from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS

Apple Intelligence is still in its infancy, but not everyone wants to use it. Here's how to disconnect from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 5

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