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• Windows XP on Your iPhone? Apple's App Store Gets a Retro PC Game Emulator

  After an initial rejection, Apple approves UTM SE for iPhone, iPad, and the Vision Pro, which lets users emulate Windows XP or Mac OS 9 games on their newer devices.

  2 months, 3 weeks By Kate Irwin
• iOS 18 Beta Adds 'Dynamic' Wallpaper That Changes Color During the Day

  Apple is also experimenting with adding dark mode to all app icons.

  3 months By Jibin Joseph
• No More Airbnb: Barcelona Plans to Ban Short-Term Rentals

  Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni says the city will not renew or issue licenses for short-term rentals, effectively phasing them out over the next five years.

  3 months, 2 weeks By Emily Price
• Man Sues Apple After Wife Discovers Cheating Via Messages Synced to iMac

  A man in England lost more than £5 million in a divorce that began after his wife discovered messages to sex workers. He says it's Apple's fault he didn't turn on iCloud for Messages.

  3 months, 3 weeks By Joe Hindy
• Online Passport Renewals Are Back, If You Act Fast Enough

  During its latest beta test, the State Department will accept applications starting at 1 p.m. ET each day and close once it reaches an unspecified daily limit.

  3 months, 3 weeks By David Paiz-Torres
• 9 Must-Try Features Coming to Your iPhone With iOS 18

  At WWDC, Apple gave us a sneak peek at what's on tap for iOS. If you've been waiting for a way to schedule your Messages or want to give your home screen a colorful makeover, you're in luck.

  3 months, 4 weeks By Chloe Albanesius
• Everything You Missed from WWDC 2024: Apple Intelligence, iOS 18, More

  Apple gives us a sneak peek at the AI features coming to iPhones, iPad, and Macs this fall.

  3 months, 4 weeks By Chloe Albanesius
• iOS 18 Gives You More Control Over the Home Screen, Lets You Schedule Texts

  On Messages, Tapbacks will move beyond hearts and thumbs up to support new colors and the ability to respond with any emoji or sticker. And you can hide apps in a special folder.

  4 months By Chloe Albanesius
• 5 Major Features We Want to See in iOS and iPadOS 18

  WWDC 2024 kicks off on June 10. These are the features we most hope to hear announced when Apple unveils the next version of its mobile operating systems.

  4 months By Gabriel Zamora
• The Best Travel Apps for 2024

  Find flight deals, book vacation homes, reserve camping sites, and know where to pull off the road with the top travel apps.

  4 months, 3 weeks By Jill Duffy
• Setting Up Your New iPad? 5 Default Settings to Change Right Away

  Take your iPad experience up a notch by adjusting settings for icons, notifications, and more.

  4 months, 3 weeks By Tyler Hayes
• Only 38 Developers Have Signed Up to Use Apple's Outside Payment Links

  No major app developers have signed up, presumably due to the cost.

  4 months, 4 weeks By Emily Price
• Talk Later: How to Schedule a Text on Your iPhone Using Apple Shortcuts

  Have something to say, but don't want to say it just yet? Use Apple's Shortcuts app to schedule text messages on your iPhone.

  4 months, 4 weeks By Clay Halton
• Our Favorite Frequent-Traveler Picks: Top-Rated Tech to Take on Your Next Trip

  Of all the hardware and software products we've ever reviewed, these 15 essentials should always have a spot in your travel bag.

  5 months By Kim Key
• Enter the World of X-Men 97 and Other Pop Culture Favs Courtesy of Airbnb

  Airbnb Icons recreates locales from movies, TV, art, and sports—like the house from Disney’s Up!—but space is extremely limited, so get your request in early if you're looking for a unique vacation.

  5 months, 1 week By Jacqueline Goldblatt