Lifehacker Headline News Reader

This week on the podcast we're talking about all of Apple's big announcements, the unseen beauty of voice commands, and government spies. We're also answering your questions about downgrading an iPhone, calling a coworker out on his or her BS, and common…

When iTunes Radio was revealed at WWDC this week, many noted it and moved on, mostly because at first blush it didn't seem like Apple was doing anything terribly new. On the surface that's true, but iTunes Radio could be a real contender if Apple plays to its…

Dear Lifehacker,I like Apple hardware, but it doesn't run cheap and I'm not sure I want to use OS X. I know I can run Windows, but am I wasting money purchasing a Mac if I'm not using it as a Mac? When does it make sense to buy Apple hardware instead of a…

Yesterday's announcement of OS X Mavericks unveiled some pretty cool new features coming to your Mac—but Cook and co forgot to explain just which computers would support the new OS. Fortunately, Apple Insider has chatted with people familiar with the…

As expected and widely reported ahead of today's keynote, Apple introduced a completely revamped iOS at WWDC. Not only did they ditch the skeuomorphic design scheme in favor of something a little more colorful and fun, the company added a handful of neat new…

Apple announced a lot of new stuff coming to iOS 7 today, but the biggest reveal was definitely the brand new, completely overhauled interface for the home screen and default apps. We want to know how you like it.…

iTunes Radio, coming in iOS 7, is Apple's new streaming radio and music discovery service. You'll be able to create new streaming radio stations based on songs you like in your iTunes library, or based on songs and genres available in the iTunes Store.…

Today, Apple announced iOS 7 with a ton of new features, a complete overhaul to the interface, and plenty more. Here are all the new features.…

You can get iWork for your Mac or iDevice, but now you can get it on the web. Apple announced new web apps that work nearly as well as their desktop counterparts, right from the web browser on any desktop platform.…

Today during the WWDC keynote, we got our first look at what Apple is thinking in terms of the future of Mac Pros. Everyone who said the Mac Pro is dead can just shut up. Here comes a new freaking generation of high-performance computing from Apple, and we…

Today's golden children may be iOS 7 and all things software, but that doesn't mean the actual machines running that software are being tossed to the wayside. Confirming recent rumors and stock shortages, we are officially seeing Apple's super skinny MacBook…

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off today, with the ever-anticipated keynote speech happening right now. Check out everything Apple has in store for iOS and OS X this year with the streaming keynote here. You'll need Safari on a Mac or on iOS to…

Apple's WWDC 2013 keynote kicks off today at 10 am PST, and all kinds of rumors are swirling around about they might announce. So, we want to know, what would you like to see Apple announce today?…

The internet is aflame with the news that the National Security Agency may be spying on phone calls and internet access of American citizens, and the possibility that they've partnered with some of the biggest tech companies in the world—Google, Microsoft,…

This week on the podcast we’re talking about the noisy glory of mechanical keyboards, detecting a bad boss before you take a job, and saving the most money when building a computer. We’re also answering your questions about mobile app security, Android…

Building a hackintosh—that is, installing Mac OS X on non-Apple hardware—used to require extremely restricted hardware choices and quite a bit of know-how. Now your options are vast and the installation process is fairly simple. With that in mind, here is…

Apple just released OS X 10.8.4! You'll find no new features this time, but helpful bug fixes that solve many popular issues like out-of-order iMessages, Wi-Fi problems, and blocked international Facetime calls. You can find the full change list at Cult of…

iOS frustrates many users due to its many restrictions on app developers. In the beginning, Apple made the best apps for the iPhone and this didn't matter. Now third-party developers create amazing software that can't reach its full potential due to Apple's…

Apple's iCloud service is a handy and free option built right into iPhones, iPads, and Macs, but it's also a closed system that's hard to really tweak to your liking. Thankfully, you have a few options for making iCloud a bit more useable so you can step out…

When I stepped off the plane in Mexico I got that sinking feeling. My iPhone wasn't going to work.…

iOS: When it's working properly, Passbook should automatically update all the cards you have stored in it, but it doesn't always work as described. If you're standing in the checkout line and need to make the card refresh right now, Cult of Mac shares a tip…

The iPad's retina display offers one of the most pixel-dense screens you can buy, but unfortunately it's attached to your iPad and can't double as a high-resolution display for your PC. That is, unless you buy the part and convert it like Andrzej, an…

When it comes to Apple products, refurbished is the best way to go. RefurbMe showcases the latest, available refurbished products from the Apple Store and makes it easier to quickly snag the best deals as soon as they're listed.…

If you've ever taken your MacBook or iMac in for repair, you've probably wondered exactly what the heck those Apple technicians are doing behind closed doors. Over on Tested, they talked with an Apple repair tech to figure out what happens, and what it really…

Despite micro-USB making its way through the world as a mobile connectivity and charging standard, if you own any Apple devices you need separate cables. Bloobury solves that problem with their retractable 3-in-1 cable that features plugs for micro-USB,…