Apple’s New Home Lineup: What to Buy, What to Skip, and What to Wait For

Apple’s Welcome Home event brought the HomeView smart display, a $299 Apple TV 4K, the HomePod mini 2, and Apple-branded cameras, locks, and thermostats. Here’s what’s worth buying now — and what to skip.

When Should You Upgrade Your Apple Devices?

When’s the right time to upgrade your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch? The key warning signs: a battery that no longer lasts all day, performance lags, and the end of security updates. Here’s how to time it right.

Heat Wave Survival Guide for Your Apple Devices

Think your Apple devices can handle the summer heat? Think again. Discover how high temperatures can damage your iPhone, iPad, and Mac — and what you can do to keep them safe.

HomePods Can Alert You of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Apple’s HomePods can recognize the sound of a nearby smoke or carbon monoxide alarm and notify your iPhone, alerting you when you’re away and allowing you to inform emergency services and neighbors.

The Best Apple Gifts for 2022

If you want to make sure you have an Apple something for that special someone, we recommend buying it soon.