Macworld

In June we have the details on Apple’s new tech: M1 iMac, iPad Pro, and AirTag. Run Windows 10 on your M1 Mac. The lowdown on App Tracking Transparency. How to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask. Download the June issue of Macworld today!

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macOS Big Sur 11.3 is available with a major security patch • Improved support for iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs, new Safari features, and more.

The 24-inch iMac might be the last Mac powered by an M1 chip • The M2 has reportedly entered production.

Run Windows 10 on your M1 Mac with Parallels Desktop 16.5 • Parallels now has a native M1 app, but there’s only one version of Windows that works.

These future Apple products may be hiding in plain sight • The new products Apple launched at its Spring Loaded event tell us a lot about what it could be working on.

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Hot Stuff • What we’re raving about this month

What is App Tracking Transparency and how do you block app tracking? • iOS 14.5 adds a new feature that gives you more control of how apps track your behavior.

How to unlock your iPhone with an Apple Watch while wearing a mask • A new feature in iOS 14.5 makes mask wearing a lot more convenient for those who use an iPhone with Face ID.

iPad Pro (2021): 5 standout features that make the best tablet even better • The first major update to the iPad Pro in three years does not disappoint.

The iPad Pro is a killer machine, but its software is killing me • The hardware is top notch. The software leaves a lot to be desired.

What Apple’s patents say about its VR and AR ambitions • While patents are only marginally more reliable than tea leaves, you can still learn a lot from them about where Apple is putting its time, money, and attention these days.

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24-INCH M1 iMAC • NEW COLORS, NEW CHIP, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE

24-INCH M1 iMAC: HOW TO PICK THE PERFECT PREORDER • HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO HELP YOU BUY THE ONE YOU NEED.

AIRTAG EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLE’S TRACKING DEVICE • GET THE LOWDOWN ON APPLE’S OWN ITEM TRACKERS.

How to set up a Mac to run either macOS Mojave or macOS Big Sur • It’s best to set up what you need before upgrading.

How to save your M1 Mac by booting into Recovery mode • You do it differently than you would on an Intel Mac.

How to turn on Do Not Disturb in macOS Big Sur • Apple shifted this option from its former shortcut in macOS to the new Control Center.

TorGuard VPN: A serviceable VPN • TorGuard VPN service is fine but not outstanding, although some people may appreciate its various bundle options.

Why did Apple’s original HomePod fail? Let’s count the reasons • Apple’s first smart speaker just met a surprising end, but it was one we could see coming.

What Apple Music can do to catch up with Spotify • Maybe AirPods Max shows how Apple can become the music-quality leader again.

Focal Chora 806 bookshelf speakers: A taste of high-end audio • The Chora’s beautiful build and styling is outmatched only by its sonic punch.

Shure Aonic 50 wireless active noise-canceling headphone: Beautiful sound • These cans sound fantastic—as long as music is playing—but they’re far from being great ANC headphones.

J-Tech Digital 4x1 HDMI switcher: An HDMI switch so nice, we reviewed it twice • Monoprice markets this very same gadget, which handily solves the problem of having too many HDMI sources and not enough inputs.

Mac 911 • Solutions to your most vexing Mac problems.