Samsung experience shows Apple’s timing for the iPhone Ultra couldn’t be better
Apple has waited a very long time to launch its first foldable iPhone, with Samsung already eight generations in to its Galaxy Z Fold series. There were already good reasons for Apple to wait, but the latest Samsung experience seems to indicate that the iPhone maker’s timings couldn’t have been better …

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Mophie’s 3-in-1 travel chargers compared: Which one should you buy
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Charge iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods 15-25W fast wireless charging for iPhone Portable folding designs Travel case Tilting phone pad and flip-up watch dock (Roam & Orange) International power adapters (Roam & Orange) Cons So many options Either very cheap or premium price Our Verdict The Mophie Roam is the best choice, thanks to its faster 25W Qi2.2 charging and compact design. Older models remain worthwhile for 15W charging, colourful limited editions or, in the case of the original Gen 1, outstanding value. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed$149.95 Best Prices Today: Mophie 3-in-1 Travel Charger (Limited Edition) Retailer Price $149.95 View Deal Zagg $149.95 View Deal $149.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket What are they? Foldable 3-in-1 travel chargers for Apple iPhone, Watch and AirPods. Which one is best? The Gen 4 Roam is the newest and fastest, offering 25W Qi2.2 charging for iPhone 16 models. The Gen 1 delivers the best value at around $39, while the colourful Gen 3 Orange/Teal and Gen 2 Cherry Blossom editions are the best picks for style. Who shouldn’t buy it? If you aren’t travelling with all your Apple gear, check out instead the more fixed best wireless iPhone chargers and best Apple Watch chargers we’ve tested. We recently reviewed the clever and rather lovely Mophie Roam 3-in-1, but while researching it we came across a bunch of other Mophie travel chargers that are still on sale and certainly caught our eye. Mophie continues to sell all four generations of its 3-in-1 travel chargers, making it easy to get confused by the different designs, colours, charging speeds and prices. In this guide we’ll compare every model to explain the differences and help you decide which best suits your needs, whether you prioritise the latest technology, fastest charging, best value or a distinctive limited-edition colour. How do the Mophie travel chargers compare? Mophie has a neat don’t-look-at-me black 3-in-1 travel charger for iPhone, Watch and AirPods case that folds up into small wallet form that fits into a cute case. At the time of writing, you can find it reasonably priced at under $40 or a little more on Amazon. But it’s hard not to fall in love with a couple of limited-edition versions with colors (and much higher prices) that will make you sit up and notice. There’s a fun, postmodern orange and teal limited edition Mophie 3-in-1 travel charger that we’ve reviewed here and is guaranteed to brighten up your day when powering up your Apple devices. And there’s a slightly older Cherry Blossom pretty pink model that’s super cute. The latest model is the Roam that is built on Mophie’s clever StealthCharge technology that maximizes 25W iPhone charging speeds for iPhones 16 and later. Read our Mophie StealthCharge Roam 3-in-1 Travel Charger review. The Roam is a great travel charger, but you should also consider previous-generation models for some fun colors and cheaper prices. All these 3-in-1 chargers work with any iPhone (12 or later), any Apple Watch model, and AirPods with a wireless-compatible case. The Mophie 3 in 1 Travel Charger from the side. Simon Jary

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10 iPhone Accessibility features that are useful for everyone
Macworld Apple has always been renowned for adapting its systems to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Anyone who selects Accessibility in the Settings app on an iPhone will be overwhelmed by the sheer range of options available. There are settings for short-sighted people like me, and there are settings for people with age-related vision impairment. There are settings for hearing aids, and a voice can read out the screen content. As is always the case with Apple’s Accessibility features, there are sliders and buttons tucked away in unexpected places that make life a little easier for all users. Here is a collection of our favorite Accessibility features you could be using. Face ID attention check Foundry There’s a rather clever option for Face ID: the biometric module only unlocks the iPhone when you’re looking directly at it. This prevents accidental unlocks. The setting is tucked away in Accessibility under Face ID and Attention. The system warns you about certain types of sunglasses, but in practice, the unlocking works quite reliably. I’ve never had any problems with my polarized sunglasses. Another useful option is haptic feedback upon successful authentication. You’ll receive a brief vibration when Apple Pay is successful or when the iPhone is unlocked using Face ID.

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Apple @ Work Podcast: The state of digital signage on Apple TV in 2026
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. In this episode of Apple @ Work, Egor Belenkov and Pavlo Fedykovych from Kitcast join the show to talk about the state of Apple TV as a digital signage tool in 2026.

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Protect 10 devices with AdGuard VPN while it’s just $39.97 total for 5 years
Macworld TL;DR: Get 5 years of AdGuard VPN for $39.97 (reg. $359.40) and secure up to 10 devices with unlimited data, fast global servers, and a strict no-logs policy. These days, your internet connection follows you everywhere—from your home office to airports, hotels, and coffee shops. A VPN is one of those tools you may not think about every day, but it’s nice knowing it’s there when you need it. Right now, you can get five years of AdGuard VPN for just $39.97 (reg. $359.40), making it an easy long-term upgrade for your online privacy. AdGuard VPN encrypts your internet connection to help keep your browsing more private while giving you access to 70+ server locations around the world. Whether you’re working remotely, streaming content, or simply browsing on public Wi-Fi, it adds another layer of protection without getting in the way. One subscription also covers up to 10 devices, so your laptop, desktop, phone, and tablet can all stay protected under a single account. You’ll also get unlimited data, fast servers for smooth browsing and streaming, and a strict no-logs policy, meaning your browsing activity isn’t stored. Lock in years of coverage for one low payment. Get a 5-year AdGuard VPN subscription for a one-time $39.97 payment through Aug. 9. AdGuard VPN: 5-Yr SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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OpenAI rebuts Apple trade secrets allegations in new response with receipts
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last month, accusing the firm behind ChatGPT of stealing trade secrets related to hardware development. Nearly a month later, OpenAI has published a detailed response to many of Apple’s claims in the form of a blog post.

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Apple will eventually bring iPhone clipboard syncing to Windows PCs
Apple is working to bring seamless copy-and-paste between iPhones and Windows PCs, though the feature likely won't arrive until 2027 or later. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple sued over alleged lack of age checks for casino games in Brazil
Apple is facing a civil lawsuit in Brazil seeking R$300 million (roughly $59 million) in damages over allegations that children can download and access casino-style games on the App Store without any meaningful age verification. Here are the details.

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Telegram briefly disappeared from the Apple App Store with no explanation
Users noticed that Telegram was no longer available on the App Store in several countries including the United States, but it returned shortly after its disappearance without explanation.Telegram was removed then returned to the App StoreTelegram is known widely as a secure alternative to Messenger, WhatsApp, and iMessage. Its cross-platform availability and options for end-to-end encryption have made it attractive to privacy and security-conscious users.Reports began showing up across social media of Telegram disappearing from the Apple App Store around 9:30 p.m. EST on Monday night. Users searching the App Store or opening a direct link to the app showed that it was no longer available. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Telegram appears to have been pulled from the App Store worldwide
Messaging platform Telegram appears to have been removed from the App Store in multiple countries, although the reason for its apparent removal remains unclear.

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Apple plans to open iPhone clipboard access to Windows PCs
Apple has outlined plans to let users copy and paste content between an iPhone and a Windows PC, following an interoperability request from Microsoft in the European Union. Here are the details.

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iPhone to Windows clipboard sharing coming to iOS 28 in the EU
If you've ever wanted to copy something on your iPhone and paste it on your Windows PC, the feature is coming in a fall 2027 release of iOS 28 to users in the EU.Sharing files from iPhone to Windows is coming to the EUThird-party developers can request interoperability features to be developed by Apple via a web portal. If the request is deemed possible it can take anywhere from six months to eighteen months to build the feature and submit it for release.One such request was made by Microsoft (Request ID: FB22329535) for cross-device clipboard sharing access between iOS and Windows. The request was submitted on March 25, 2026, and after being reviewed by Apple, was approved on June 26, 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Russia escalates dispute with Apple over mandatory app preinstallation
Reuters reports that Russia’s antitrust regulator has opened a formal case against Apple over the company’s failure to preinstall the state-backed MAX messenger and Russia’s RuStore app marketplace on its devices. Here are the details.

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Apple caps security bug reports amid surge in AI-generated findings
As it grapples with a surge in “AI slop” security reports, Apple has recently made changes to its bug bounty program. Here are the details.

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Judge greenlights multi-billion-dollar class action over Apple Photos’ face recognition
Apple will face a class-action lawsuit alleging it violated Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), in a case that could cost the company more than $30 billion. Here are the details.

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Schools Are Ditching Chromebooks For MacBooks By the Thousands
Apple says its lower-cost MacBook Neo is beginning to displace Windows laptops and Chromebooks in K-12 schools, with several districts purchasing thousands of units. According to the company's latest earnings call, nearly half of the large MacBook Neo purchases made by U.S. educational institutions last quarter reportedly replaced competing platforms. 9to5Mac reports: Apple's commentary highlighted some large district deployments moving to Neo Pinellas County Schools, one of the largest districts in Florida, which is moving its 25k students off Windows and onto MacBook Neo across its 18 high schools. In Washington, Peninsula School District 401 moved over its 8,000 students from Chromebooks to MacBook Neo. Midwest City-Del City School District in Oklahoma purchased more than 6,000 MacBook Neos to become an all-Apple district for students. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Report: Apple’s secrecy efforts partly undermined by lax work iCloud policy
A new report from The Information details how Apple’s policy of encouraging employees to mix personal and work iCloud accounts has allowed some former staffers to retain access to confidential company files long after leaving. Here are the details.

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Here’s why Apple Upgrade requires AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon for iPhone
The new Apple Upgrade program has a key piece of fine print: “If you’re leasing an iPhone, you’ll need to connect to AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon when you enroll.” In a new post today, John Gruber at Daring Fireball has a likely explanation for this requirement.

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Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods could be just weeks away
Imagine slipping in a pair of AirPods that don’t just play your music or take your calls, they help you see the world. Not by recording it… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Got 'Ted Energy?' Apple is holding a 'Ted Lasso' look-alike contest
If you've got the Ted Lasso outfit, moustache, and attitude, you can win custom Beats headphones and exclusive soccer scarves at Apple's look-alike contest in New York City on Thursday.'Ted Lasso' will reportedly return for a fourth season."Ted Lasso" is, undoubtedly, Apple TV's first breakout hit and an unofficial mascot for the service itself. And, just as it's proven in the past, Apple is fully on board when it comes to fun promotions for the series.This time, it's decided to hold an in-person Ted Lasso look-alike contest on August 6 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm EDT at its Fifth Avenue location. Contestants are encouraged to come forth and prove that they're Tedder than the rest for a chance at a unique prize or two. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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