In iOS 13, Apple added a hearing feature that, in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, is being expanded upon with real-time headphone audio level measurements…
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iOS clipboard snooping still rampant in many popular apps
iOS clipboard snooping still rampant in many popular apps, a report by Ars Techina found clipboard snooping in 54 of 56 apps studied…
Apple’s WWDC20 design team sessions reveal fascinating insights
The favorite sessions by far have been the ones presented by Apple’s design team. Apple’s “Design for the iPadOS pointer” video will show developers how…
How to make the right Apple device hear ‘Hey Siri’
Most of us with multiple Apple devices have had it happen at least once. You say, “Hey Siri” and an unexpected HomePod, Apple Watch, or other device…
Check out these Mac tips and tricks you might not know
Check out these Mac tips and tricks — hidden features and shortcuts for Macs that Apple has built into macOS over the years — some of which might be new…
How to opt out of COVID-19 contact tracing in iOS 13.5
Apple in iOS 13.5 is introducing an “exposure notification” (née “contact tracing”) API. In Apple’s iOS 13.5 beta, you can opt out of contact tracing …
Apple updates firmware for second-generation AirPods
A week after releasing a new firmware update for the AirPods Pro, Apple has released the same firmware for the second-generation AirPods…
Apple offers advice for AirPods Pro users with crackling audio and noise cancellation issues
Amid some recent complaints from AirPods Pro owners of degrading performance, including crackling audio and noise cancellation issues, over time…
Apple’s T2 security chip has created a nightmare for Mac refurbishers
A combination of Apple’s new T2 security chip, software security, and diagnostic requirements are making it hard to breathe new life into old Macs…
How to make your AirPods and AirPods Pro louder
Are your AirPods or AirPods Pro sounding a bit on the quiet side? If you feel like your AirPods and AirPods Pro should be louder, there are numerous…
How to opt out of COVID-19 contact tracing in iOS 13.5
Apple in iOS 13.5 is introducing an “exposure notification” (née “contact tracing”) API. In Apple’s iOS 13.5 beta, you can opt out of contact tracing …
Top tip for upgrading to gigabit broadband with smart home kit
Upgrading broadband isn’t something any of us do often, but when I found that gigabit broadband had finally reached my building, I found it impossible…
How to disable Battery Health Management in macOS Catalina 10.15.5
In Apple’s second macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta the company added a new “Battery Health Management feature” for Macs (that can be disabled) and which…
How to use Group FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
As we work together to socially distance, Apple’s Group FaceTime can help bring people together. Here’s how to use Group FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad…
How to help your at-risk neighbors shop using Apple’s Notes
You can use Apple’s Notes application to help your at-risk neighbors shop. This article is intended for you to share with others. Feel free to share…
How to get more usable space on your MacBook when working from home
If you, like many today, are newly working from home, you’ll get good use out of these tips to help you make better use of your MacBook’s display space …
An Apple-centric guide to working remotely to avoid coronavirus transmission
We’ve been working remotely for nearly 18 years now. Breaks are critical and we highly recommend daily exercise. We’re currently challenging ourselves…
Apple: It’s now okay to use disinfect your iPhone with disinfecting wipes
Apple now says it’s okay to use Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and other disinfectants to clean your iPhone and other Apple devices, but you shouldn’t use…
18 hidden Apple iPhone tricks and tips
Jonny Evans has a nice collection of iPhone tricks that Apple has been “hiding” from users (not really hiding, but you have to know where to look.)
You can now turn off Netflix autoplay previews
You can now turn off Netflix autoplay previews. Netflix now offers two different autoplay settings that you can turn on or off. Here’s how…
How to save money and work around Apple’s iCloud limits
For what you get, extra iCloud space is well worth Apple’s prices, but it’s still not great when you’re sharing with those on lesser platforms. Save money …
Apple Card users can now export transactions to a spreadsheet
Apple Card users will be able to export monthly transactions to a downloadable spreadsheet that they can use with budgeting and/or spreadsheet apps…
How to use less data on iPhone and iPad
If you’re concerned about running out of data, extra data charges, are in an area with slow data speeds, or for whatever reason want to conserve your data usage, Apple’s iOS 13 can do just that…
U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Firefox users: Update now!
Mozilla has released security updates to address a vulnerability in Firefox and Firefox ESR. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of an affected system…
College students get half off Apple Music and Apple TV+ included for free
College students get half off Apple Music and free Apple TV+. That’s tens of millions of songs, always ad-free, along with free Apple TV+. All for just $4.99/month…
Why is your iPhone’s battery draining so fast?
While it’s true that batteries are consumable items, and as such will wear out over time, many times the problem with the iPhone is not the battery but…
Using iPhone 11 Pro’s ‘Night mode’ to shoot 40 days of darkness
I bought the new iPhone 11 Pro and went to Russia’s Murmansk, the biggest city in the Arctic circle where, from December until January, the sun never rises…
Tips and tricks for new Apple Watch owners
If you got a new Apple Watch for the holidays, this is the article for you.
Six truths about your phone’s battery life: Fast charging, overheating and overcharging
As we do more with our phones over more hours, the importance of all-day battery life on a single charge has become one of the key features…
How to enable or disable Deep Fusion and Smart HDR on the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro models
The iPhone 11 models feature unprecedented hardware for capturing and processing better photos and videos…
24+ iOS 13 tips to help you get things done
Apple says iOS 13 is installed on over half of the world’s active iPhones…
Apple Card Monthly Installments: How the interest-free iPhone financing plan works
Apple Card Monthly Installments are the new, easy way to buy an iPhone and pay over time, with interest-free, low monthly payments…
64GB in an iPhone is more than enough storage for most people
I’ve never bought an iPhone with more than 64GB of storage. I’ve always tended to buy the one with the lowest storage available, too…
How to install Twitter as a Progressive Web App on Mac
Want the Twitter web experience but in app form? Here’s how to install Twitter as a web app on your Mac…
Mac users: For crying out loud, use the Option key!
It has the power to save your day…
What to do if your 13-inch MacBook Pro (2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) keeps shutting down
If your MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) randomly turns off when it still has a charge…
The chain of trust in Apple’s devices
A lot of computer security is based on trust. Your devices verify that you are, indeed, an authorized user, through the use…
How to back up your Apple Watch
The more independent Apple makes the Apple Watch, with apps and more storage for music or podcasts, the more you need to think about backing up your data…
Reset and maintain your Mac’s SMC and NVRAM
Most of your Mac is operated by software which is loaded from your startup volume…
Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro supports up to two 6K displays
You can connect up to four 4K displays or two 6K displays using the four Thunderbolt 3 ports on your MacBook Pro…
How to fix slow startup times in macOS
Are you having slow startup issues with your Mac? Slow startup times can be caused by many different problems…
How to share an Apple TV+ subscription with your family
Thanks to Apple’s Family Sharing, this is not only possible, but easy to share Apple TV+…
