Yes, you can run Mac OS X on your iPhone

July 17, 2020

The twin how-tos topping this edition of The Weekender – how to run Mac OS X and/or Windows on your iPhone – might not be for everyone. But they're fun, and they're really not complicated ... trust us!

If you're not up for a project, just scroll down for the week's top Apple news and reviews (and a few "real world" how-tos as well).

P.S. Happy World Emoji Day 😄!

It’s highly unlikely Apple will ever give us an iPad that runs macOS — and that’s OK. Because with a few tricks (that do not require a jailbreak), you can easily install Mac OS X on your iPad all by yourself. The process won’t void your warranty or interfere with iPadOS in any way.

News and opinion

Apple released the software Wednesday, boosting its Apple News offering and bringing other new features to iPhone and iPad. We expected the new audio versions of key stories from Apple News+. But iOS 13.6 also brings a new daily audio show called Apple News Today that's free for everybody.

Plus more on this week's new Apple software:

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when wearing a face mask slows the spread of disease, Apple really should tweak its medical mask emoji.

The Apple IIe was introduced in 1983, but that doesn't mean it's not up to performing the latest productivity tasks.

Tests done on a range of iPhone models running the just-released iOS 13.6 reveal that it slightly reduces the battery life of all these handsets when compared to the previous version.

How-tos

If you owned an iPhone that took a performance hit after a controversial iOS update, Apple might owe you some cash. Find out how to get it.

You can use text to add details about your precious memories, and to make images easier to track down. Here’s how to use photo captions effectively.

If you’ve ever used the brilliant Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro late at night while someone sleeps quietly beside you, you’ve probably noticed that clicking its trackpad is too darn loud! But you can avoid that with one simple settings change.

A strange bug introduced in a recent update prevents many users from scheduling features like Dark Mode and Night Shift. But you don’t need to wait for Apple to come to your rescue.

Deals

Germs are a major concern these days, so it’s important to stay vigilant. That’s especially true of one of the biggest vectors for germs in daily life: our phones. This sleek desk accessory makes it easy to keep your mobile device germ-free.

Dashlane, the official password manager of Cult of Mac, is so easy to use it’s hard to believe. And right now, it's on sale.

Plus, more software deals:

With the world’s smallest wireless record player, you can listen to your favorite albums anywhere you go, without having to lug your turntable.

Reviews

It’s beautifully made from quality materials, and it won’t weigh you down like a bulky bag.

You should never carry your MacBook or iPad around “naked,” but a bulky case can be too much. A laptop sleeve, like this new leather-and-canvas folio, is a solid compromise.