Karen Haslam

London

Editor of Macworld UK since 2008 and long before that an Apple PR. My life's revolved around Apple since 2000 so it's mostly Apple, Macs, iPhones & iPads here.

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Latest macOS versions: A complete list of every macOS and Mac OS X release | OpenText Cybersecurity Community

1 week ago | community.opentextcybersecurity.com | Karen Haslam

By Karen HaslamHere's everything you need to know about the latest version of macOS, and a list of every version of the Mac operating system from Cheetah to Tahoe. Wondering what the name of the latest macOS version is? Want to know what the next version of macOS will be called? Curious about the versions of Mac OS X that came before?
macOS 26 release date, latest beta, new Mac features and compatibility

2 weeks ago | macworld.com | Karen Haslam

Apple revealed its plans for the next version of macOS at the WWDC keynote on Monday June 9, 2025. The company also showed off new features for the next iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and more at the event. Like its counterparts on the other Apple devices, macOS is getting a brand new look for 2025-2026 along with a new name. Because Apple is aligning the names of all the operating systems this year, the new version of macOS be called macOS 26 rather than macOS 16.
iOS 26 release date, beta, features, compatibility for new iOS update

2 weeks ago | macworld.com | Karen Haslam

Apple’s iOS 26 plans, in briefThe new iOS update is called iOS 26, not iOS 19Big redesign with Liquid Glass effectNew Gaming app Phone app brings call handling and live translationsApple revealed its plans for its next iOS update at the WWDC keynote on June 9, 2025. The company also showed off new features for the next iPadOS update, macOS Tahoe, watchOS and more at the event.
Want a new iPad? Don't pay full price! Here are the best deals right now

3 weeks ago | macworld.com | Karen Haslam

Whether you are looking or a new iPad, or your first iPad, considering one for a gift, or looking for one for work, you will no doubt be hoping to find a bargain. We see cut-price deals on iPads all year round, although at certain times of the year deals are better than at others. If you want to pay less for an iPad we can help you find the best deals on every iPad right now. We know where to look and we know how to spot a really good iPad deal because we track the prices all the time.
New AirPods 2025 release date: AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 rumors

1 month ago | macworld.com | Karen Haslam

Apple’s AirPods 2025 plans: In summaryNew AirPods Pro could launch featuring heart‑rate and temperature tracking and better ANC soundSome AirPods to get live translation feature via software update AirPods Max could gain H2 chip, Adaptive Audio, Conversation awareness, Voice Isolation, Bluetooth 5.3 and moreIn September 2024, Apple introduced the AirPods 4.
How to get Photoshop for Mac - including for free!

1 month ago | macworld.com | Karen Haslam

If you want to add some quick edits to a photo or video, Apple’s free Mac apps – Photos and Preview – can do a good job, but for anything more advanced you’ll need a dedicated image editing app like Adobe’s Photoshop. For years now it has been the industry standard, due to its wide range of features and capabilities, but it does come with a substantial subscription fee that might be a bit too much for the casual user.
iOS beta: How to get iOS beta updates on iPhone

1 month ago | macworld.com | Karen Haslam

Apple unveiled iOS 18 at WWDC on June 10, 2024, and it’s arrived on our iPhones in September 2024, but the beta development continued and registered developers and those registered as public beta testers, could continue to get the latest updates and try out new features still not available to the general public for months following the release.
Touchscreen Mac rumors: Will there be a touchscreen MacBook?

1 month ago | macworld.com | Martyn Casserly |Karen Haslam

There are a surprising amount of internet searches looking to find out if MacBooks have touchscreens. The answer is no, there are no Macs with touch screens. Not even the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro have a touch screen, yet… For the company that has led the world in touch-based interfaces–thanks to the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch–it remains something of a mystery why none of Apple’s Macs have adopted this useful feature.
Macworld Podcast: Your hot takes on WWDC25, iPhone ports, and the new iPad

2 months ago | macworld.com | Roman Loyola |Karen Haslam |David Price

On this week’s episode of the Macworld Podcast it’s all about your hot takes! You have thoughts about WWDC25, iPhones without ports, iPads without Apple Intelligence, and more, and we talk about them on the show!This is episode 928 with Karen Haslam, David Price, and Roman Loyola. These are the comments we discussed on the show.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows review: Ninja and Samurai go to war on my Mac

Mar 28, 2025 | macworld.com | Karen Haslam

At a glanceImpressive 3D graphicsCombines ninja stealth and samurai swordplayLots of quests and explorationExpensiveHigh system requirements (no Intel support)Definitely not for childrenIt’s almost worth buying a new Mac to enjoy Shadow’s state-of-the-art graphics. But, graphics aside, Shadows can also stand on its own two feet as an action-packed game, offering satisfying and varied combat, and the ability to explore the world of feudal Japan.