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How to set up a Time Capsule

team@macworld.co.uk (Mark Hattersley) — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:15:00 GMT

Set up Time Capsule to create a Mac backup and restore system can help you backup and restore a MacBook.

New iPhone 6 concept shows new design, notification LED, camera, display improvements

team@macworld.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT

A new iPhone 6 concept video has been created to show what a waterproof iPhone with wireless charging and touch sensitive buttons might look like.

Should I upgrade to Mountain Lion?

team@macworld.co.uk (Mark Hattersley) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:08:00 GMT

Is Mountain Lion worth upgrading to? It's a question worth considering, and it seems that many Mac OS X owners have yet to take the plunge. In this feature we take a look at some of the features in Apple's latest operating system, and see if the update is worth it.

iWatch version of iOS requires major changes, so no Apple smart watch this year, analyst says

team@macworld.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp) — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:47:00 GMT

Apple won't launch its rumoured smartwatch, dubbed iWatch, until the end of 2014, according to an analyst.

Macworld columnist and Apple analyst to join Apple's marketing dept

team@macworld.co.uk (Karen Haslam) — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:45:00 GMT

Gartner analyst Michael Gartenberg, who was written columns for Macworld, is joining Apple's marketing team.

Security experts warn against Mac virus complacency

team@macworld.co.uk (Karen Haslam) — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:17:00 GMT

A recent cyberattack may cause lasting damage to UK businesses using Mac OS X because of the failure to recognise the threat

Samsung's Galaxy S4 infringes on 5 patents, Apple says

team@macworld.co.uk (Loek Essers) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:55:00 GMT

Samsung's Galaxy S4 infringes on 5 Apple patents, according to a court filing by Apple.

Podcast: Google I/O from an iOS perspective

team@macworld.co.uk (Philip Michaels) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:50:00 GMT

Popular as Apple's iOS mobile platform is, it doesn't exist in a vacuum. There's also Google's Android--a widely used mobile OS in its own right. Last week, Google held its I/O developers conference in San Francisco. And more than a few announcements coming out of that event should be of interest to iOS device owners--for how it may or may not influence what Apple does with its own mobile platform, if nothing else.

Growing mobile malware threat swirls (mostly) around Android

team@macworld.co.uk (Stephen Lawson) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:46:00 GMT

Mobile devices are getting hit by a boom in malware similar to the one that hit PCs starting with the rise of the Web, a security software executive said Tuesday.

Score some geek points at your next BBQ with this Power Mac G5 grill

team@macworld.co.uk (Elizabeth Fish) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:35:00 GMT

With Memorial Day and the traditional start of summer just around the corner, you're probably daydreaming about that giant rack of meat you're going to throw on your trusty grill this weekend (don't forget the vegetarian options, too!). But before you dust off that barbecue, consider using one of those old computer towers for your cookout.

And the study says: Windows 8 users rarely touch Metro apps

team@macworld.co.uk (Brad Chacos) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:31:00 GMT

If you were going to sum up Windows 8 in a single sentence, "It's all about the apps" would do the trick. And that's why a new study from Soluto, a company that offers a remote troubleshooting tool for Windows PCs, suggests a somewhat stark reality for Microsoft's new-look operating system.

App development not keeping up with device updates

team@macworld.co.uk (Jack Loo) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:21:00 GMT

App development teams in companies are unable to keep up the updates rolled out by device vendors, according to a survey conducted by Vanson Bourne, and commissioned by Borland, a Micro Focus company.

Twitter aims to become safer with two-step sign-in

team@macworld.co.uk (Zach Miners) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:17:00 GMT

Twitter, in a much-needed move to keep its users safer from cyberattacks, is introducing a more secure login process.

How Apple's offshore tax mess could impact your business

team@macworld.co.uk (Christopher Null) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:11:00 GMT

Apple, that darling of the tech world, has been in the news this week, not because of any new hardware it's releasing, but because of the way it's been handling its foreign earnings.

3D-printed pizza may be delivered soon, thanks to NASA

team@macworld.co.uk (Colin Neagle) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:04:00 GMT

NASA recently approved a $125,000 grant for a six-month project to develop 3D-printed food, and the first edible prototype may be pizza, Quartz reports.

Samsung sells over 10 million Galaxy S4 smartphones in first month

team@macworld.co.uk (John Ribeiro) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Samsung Electronics has reported global channel sales of over 10 million units of the Galaxy S4 in less than a month after its global launch.

Should I buy a refurbished Mac (or a new Mac)?

team@macworld.co.uk (Mark Hattersley) — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:39:00 GMT

The best Mac deals are found on the Apple Refurb Store, but should buy a new Mac? Our guide to buying a refurbished Mac has all the details.

Does Apple's Online Store redesign reveal future of iOS and Mac OS X?

team@macworld.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp) — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:41:00 GMT

After five hours of downtime today, Apple's Online Store returned with a new homepage - one that's less cluttered than its predecessor. The redesign has sparked further speculation about the future of Apple's iOS and Mac OS X, which are said to be getting a flatter, more minimalist makeover for their next iterations under the leadership of Sir Jony Ive.

How Apple would have launched Xbox One

team@macworld.co.uk (David Price) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:57:00 GMT

If Apple had launched the Xbox One, how would the launch event have been different? Read on to find out...

Siri speaks: the UK voice of Siri stars in tea-making video

team@macworld.co.uk (Karen Haslam) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:19:00 GMT

Siri might not always be able to find the answer to what we are looking for but he (and in the UK Siri is definitely a he) makes a pretty good cup of tea.

During Apple tax hearing, Senator John McCain asks Cook: 'Why so many iPhone app updates?' - video

team@macworld.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp) — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:39:00 GMT

Senator John McCain questioned Apple CEO Tim Cook about the company's tax practices during a hearing on Tuesday, but ended the hearing with the question: 'Why the hell do I have to keep updating iPhone apps?'

Apple to build Macs in low-tax Texas

team@macworld.co.uk (Gregg Keizer) — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:23:00 GMT

Apple will build Macs in Texas using some parts made in the U.S., CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday, putting a little flesh on a pledge from last December.

Apple defends offshore decisions that result in low taxes

team@macworld.co.uk (Grant Gross) — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:10:00 GMT

Apple pays a fair share of the taxes it owes the U.S. and other nations, its CEO said Tuesday, despite criticism from U.S. senators that the company is ducking taxes by shifting profits to subsidiaries that the company does not consider tax residents of any nation.

Apple patent roundup: Magic Mouse force sensor, walkie-talkie iPhone and more

team@macworld.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp) — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:05:00 GMT

Apple has been granted 26 new patents this week, including patents for a future Magic Mouse, a walkie-talkie feature for future iPhones, and the iPad's Smart Cover.

The iPhone's big lead in customer satisfaction is gone

team@macworld.co.uk (Gregg Keizer) — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:24:00 GMT

Apple's dominance in smartphone customer satisfaction faded last year, with rivals like Samsung and Motorola dramatically closing the gap, a national survey said today.