Michael Simon

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.