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U.S. Senator opens door to let Apple inform users of govt. surveillance requests

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon announced on Wednesday that he has requested that the Department of Justice allow Apple and Google to be more transparent about surveillance of mobile push notifications. Wyden’s request comes after becoming aware of “a tip that government agencies in foreign countries were demanding smartphone ‘push’ notification records,” according to…

U.S. Senator opens door to let Apple inform users of govt. surveillance requests

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon announced on Wednesday that he has requested that the Department of Justice allow Apple and Google to be more transparent about surveillance of mobile push notifications. Wyden’s request comes after becoming aware of “a tip that government agencies in foreign countries were demanding smartphone ‘push’ notification records,” according to…

Apple Music won’t get collaborative playlists until next year

If you’ve had a look at the release notes for iOS 17.2, you may have noticed something missing. (The release candidate is available now, with a full release coming next week.) Collaborative playlists in Apple Music, wherein you can share a playlist with others and add, remove, and reorder it all together, are not there.…

Grow up, Apple fans, and celebrate Android’s W

I always knew that the Apple community had a bunch of different subcultures, but I was taken aback when Apple announced that it would add a new feature to iOS, and a bunch of people got angry about it. Why in the world would you argue against Apple adding a new feature that will make…

macOS Sonoma 14.2 imminent as Release Candidate arrives

Apple on Tuesday released the macOS Sonoma 14.3 beta to developers. This beta release comes after Apple released the Sonoma 14.2 beta 2 on November 14. It includes the new iMessage Contact Key Verification. macOS 14.2: New features PDFs: Enhanced AutoFill allows you to securely use Contacts data to fill out a PDF or scanned…

macOS Sonoma 14.2 imminent as Release Candidate arrives

Apple on Tuesday released the macOS Sonoma 14.3 beta to developers. This beta release comes after Apple released the Sonoma 14.2 beta 2 on November 14. It includes the new iMessage Contact Key Verification. macOS 14.2: New features PDFs: Enhanced AutoFill allows you to securely use Contacts data to fill out a PDF or scanned…

Best iPhone Deals: December 2023

You don’t have to pay full price to buy an iPhone; if you shop around you can find a bargain. Every month the Macworld team hunts down the best prices on iPhones at all major retailers and cellphone operators, saving you the hassle of finding the best iPhone deals. In this article, we reveal the…

How to easily redact text in a PDF on your Mac

Widely used PDF files capture text and images nearly exactly as they display in the application that created them. The format is designed to store text and both bitmapped and vector images, with the text available for searching, copying, and even editing in the proper app. That “copying” part can lead to oceans of trouble…

Shopping at the Apple Store? You don’t need to pay Apple’s high prices

If you read my article from a couple of weeks ago, you know that I bought an M3 Pro MacBook Pro, returned it, and bought an M3 Max model instead. Two weeks ago the laptop finally arrived and I absolutely love it. And after saving an extra $200 at the Apple Store, I love it…

Where to buy a second-hand iPhone: Best refurbished iPhone deals

If you’re on the hunt for an iPhone but your budget doesn’t quite stretch to Apple’s newest models, buying a used or refurbished iPhone is a great way to pick up a bargain. While this might sound like a risky option, it doesn’t have to be. Specialist retailers offer warranties and check devices before reselling…