Michael Simon

Executive Editor, Macworld

Michael Simon has been covering Apple for more than 20 years. He started covering rumors with Spymac when the iPod was the iWalk, and has owned nearly every iPhone Apple has ever made. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, son, and far too many gadgets.

Articles by Michael Simon

Really? The new iPad Air has a new chip, and that’s it

You get an M3 and the option to buy a Magic Keyboard.

By Michael Simon 18 hours ago

Forget Siri, iOS 18.4 brings the iPhone emoji update everyone wants

You'll finally be able to text a tired face and a shovel without using Genmoji.

By Michael Simon 21 hours ago

The A17 Pro iPad mini is back down to its all-time best price

Save $100 at Amazon right now.

By Michael Simon 2 days ago

5 things Apple killed to make room for the iPhone 16e

It's not just the SE that's dead—Apple's newest device has changed a lot about the iPhone.

By Michael Simon 5 days ago

The iPhone 16e has a surprisingly large battery

Apple’s newest iPhone has already been taken apart and the battery is bigger than the iPhone 16 Pro.

By Michael Simon 6 days ago

Oppo’s new folding phone transforms into a teeny-tiny MacBook

The O+ Connect app enables remote control of your Mac desktop on the Find N5.

By Michael Simon 1 week ago

Macworld Podcast: The new iPhone 16e

There’s a new iPhone in town! Apple has released the new iPhone SE and we have all the details on this episode of the Macworld Podcast!

By Roman Loyola, Michael Simon and Jason Cross 2 weeks ago

Deciding when to buy a Mac is about to get a lot easier

Apple’s chip schedule will reportedly shift to an annual cadence this year.

By Michael Simon 2 weeks ago

Podcast: Powerbeats, AirPods, and more

Today’s show discusses the state of Apple’s AirPods lineup, the new Powerbeats Pro 2, and more.

By Roman Loyola, Michael Simon and Jason Cross 3 weeks ago

iPhone SE 4 pushed back, but something's coming today

The new budget phone was originally expected to arrive this week.

By Michael Simon 3 weeks ago

I received the worst iPhone scam ever. Thanks, Apple

Apple’s security measures are so good, smishing scams are just silly now.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

The best Apple deals right now: Huge savings on Macs, AirPods, iPhones, and more!

Apple Stores don't have sales, but that doesn't mean you can't find bargains. Take advantage of these best discounts and savings.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

This unlocked 512GB iPhone 15 is more than $300 off right now

You can get it any color as long as it’s black.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

There’s a magical iPhone feature hiding in your new Mac that you need to try

Forget Apple Intelligence—iPhone Mirroring will take your workflow to the next level.

By Michael Simon 4 weeks ago

Podcast: Apple Intelligence progress report

AI is all the rage, and Apple Intelligence is supposed to change how we use our Apple devices. But has it? That's on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

By Roman Loyola, Michael Simon and Jason Cross 4 weeks ago