These are the top Apple apps and games of 2021
As the year comes to a close, Apple is honoring the top digital downloads of the year and now it’s the App Store’s turn. This year’s winners include developers whose “apps and games were selected by Apple’s global App Store editorial team for delivering exceptional quality, innovative technology, creative design, and positive cultural impact.” Here…
Ultimate Apple Silicon showdown! How every Apple processor performs
At the heart of every Apple device is a processor. Apple has been using its own processors in its iPhones and iPads for some time, while the Mac lineup just started the second year of a two-year transition. Apple has far more devices with its own silicon than Intel’s now, and before the end of…
The Macworld Mac buying guide: How, what, and when to choose
If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re thinking about buying a new Mac and may be in need of a little guidance. Fortunately, we’re quite familiar with Apple’s family of Macs, and we’re happy to help you choose the right Mac for you. This buying guide provides an overview of all the Mac models…
Pegasus spyware on State Department phones: What you need to know
Angela Lang/CNET It's a doozy of a case in digital spying. Security researchers have revealed evidence of attempted or successful installations of Pegasus, software made by Israel-based cybersecurity company NSO Group, on 37 phones belonging to activists, rights workers, journalists and businesspeople. They appear to have been targets of secret surveillance by software that's intended to…
Pegasus spyware found on nine US diplomatic phones
What just happened? This week Reuters reported that hackers used the controversial Pegasus spyware from the NSO group to breach nine US State Department employees' iPhones. It isn't known yet who is responsible, but this represents the most critical known cyberattack involving US officials and Pegasus. Reuters' sources indicated that US officials, either based in…
Apple Watch Series 7 Review
Nobody can deny that the Apple Watch won the smartwatch wars, and the latest Apple Watch Series 7 only extends that lead. A collection of endearing enhancements rather than the all-out reinvention that some expected, 2021’s version blends a bigger display with the improvements of watchOS 8, for a result that, though predictable, is no…
Qualcomm unveils handheld dev kit powered by first dedicated gaming chip
Semiconductors manufacturer Qualcomm announced a new chip geared towards handheld gaming devices.The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 was unveiled on Wednesday, with the company partnering with Razer on a Handheld Gaming Developer Kit powered by this new platform. The dev kit is already available to developers, featuring a 6.65-inch OLED display with full HD+ resolution and…
Google brings Family Bell and BMW Digital Key to Android smartphones
To help you get more out of the upcoming holidays, Google is rolling out a few features that, while not entirely new, are making their first appearances on Android. The features cover a variety of categories, including new widgets to make an Android smartphone’s home screen more useful, simplified reminders for the entire family, and…
How Hackers Tricked 300,000 Android Users into Downloading Password-Stealing Malware
Photo: rafapress (Shutterstock)A recent report from cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric reveals that over 300,000 Android users installed trojan apps that secretly stole their banking information. While the apps have been removed and deactivated by Google, the developers used unique methods to deploy the malware that all Android users need to be wary of.Hackers used multiple types…
Apple will make fewer iPhones in response to weakening demand and supply
Supply and Demand — It will still make and sell a ton of iPhones—just not the 90 million it planned. Samuel Axon - Dec 2, 2021 9:26 pm UTC Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13.Samuel Axon According to a new report in Bloomberg, Apple has told suppliers that demand for the iPhone 13…