Michael Simon

West Hartford

Executive Editor at Macworld

It’s me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me. Executive Editor of Macworld [email protected]

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Apple previews new iPhone accessibility features coming in iOS 19

1 day ago | macworld.com | Michael Simon

Apple is expected to show off a whole new look for iOS 19 at WWDC on June 9, but before that day arrives, the company is previewing some of the features that won’t make it into the keynote. On Tuesday, Apple spotlighted several new accessibility features arriving for the iPhone this year.
Apple’s solution to the iPhone 17 Air’s poor battery life? A chunky battery pack

1 week ago | macworld.com | Michael Simon

When Apple unveils the iPhone 17 this fall, the model everyone will be talking about will be the iPhone 17 Air. With an incredibly thin body and new design, Apple is looking to inject some innovation into the lineup with a brand new phone that defies expectations and turns heads. The only problem is, all that thinness will also bring some necessary sacrifices, most notably with a smaller battery.
Apple might not release the iPhone 18 until 2027

1 week ago | macworld.com | Michael Simon

Things will look slightly different when the iPhone 17 is unveiled in September. The rear camera designs will ditch the square corner array for the first time in years. The Pro models will be thicker than ever. And the iPhone 17 Air will usher in a new, tremendously thin model. But according to a new report, this year’s launch is just the beginning of the changes.
Macworld Podcast: The state of the Apple Watch and watchOS

2 weeks ago | macworld.com | Roman Loyola |Michael Simon |Jason Cross

The Apple Watch recently had its tenth anniversary, and WWDC is coming up in June. So in this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we’re looking at the state of the Apple Watch–where it’s been, where it’s at now, and what’s in store for the future. This is episode 932 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show.
Macworld Podcast: The state of Apple’s smart home efforts

3 weeks ago | macworld.com | Roman Loyola |Michael Simon |Jason Cross

The smart home market seems like it’s an ideal fit for Apple, but what does the company have to show for its efforts so far? On today’s show, we’re talking about Apple and its approach to the smart home—what it does now and what we could see in the near future. That’s all in this episode of the Macworld Podcast! This is episode 931 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show.
Macworld Podcast: The present and future of the iPad

4 weeks ago | macworld.com | Roman Loyola |Michael Simon |Jason Cross

The iPad: You either love it or you don’t give it much thought. On this show, we talk about why that is and what changes we may see in the iPad this yearThis is episode 930 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Click on the links below for more information on what was discussed on the show.
This custom Apple Pencil Pro looks like a crayon and costs $215

1 month ago | macworld.com | Michael Simon

If there’s one criticism we have of the Apple Pencil–other than the confusing nature of the lineup–it’s that it only comes in one color, white. Now modification company ColorWare has a solution to that problem, but it’s going to cost you. Thanks to ColorWare’s clever customization, you can get an Apple Pencil Pro in one of seven Crayola crayon-inspired colors: black, mint (green), pink, purple, red, yellow, and white.
Report: Apple is prepping a giant folding iPad for release next year

1 month ago | macworld.com | Michael Simon

While everyone is waiting to see just how different the iPhone 17 lineup will be, an analyst with a decent track record has a prediction for next year–not one, but two folding devices from Apple. While we’ve already heard rumors that a folding phone is nearing release, GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu reports that Apple is planning to launch a 19-inch folding iPad later next year. As spotted by 9to5Mac, Pu says the so-called iPad Fold will launch alongside the folding iPhone next year.
iPhone 16e comparison pics show off an impressively thin iPhone 17 Air

1 month ago | macworld.com | Michael Simon

With just five months to go until the iPhone 17 launches, the leaks are coming fast as Apple puts the finishing touches on its new lineup of phones. Today’s leak puts the spotlight on the iPhone 17 Air—and it’s more than ready for its closeup. In a post by leaker Majin Bu on X, we get to see the iPhone 17 Air in the flesh and it looks incredibly thin. For reference, Bu holds it next to an iPhone 16e—which is only 7.8 mm—and the 17 Air appears to be about half the thickness, as you can see below.
Forget iOS 18.4, your older iPhones and Macs need an update this weekend too

1 month ago | macworld.com | Michael Simon

If you have a new iPhone or Mac, there are plenty of reasons to go update to iOS 18.4 or macOS 15.4, but users of older devices might not be so quick to hit the download button. But these updates are especially important—Apple has patched a pair of vulnerabilities originally fixed in iOS 18.3.1 and 18.3.2 and five dozen fixes for newer phones and Macs.