If you’re concerned about security /privacy, you can turn off NameDrop on your iPhone and Apple Watch. The feature is enabled by default…
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Apple releases new AirPods Pro 2 firmware
Apple on Thursday released new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, including both the Lightning model and the new USB-C Charging Case…
Apple Watch weather complication bug fixed in watchOS 10.1
Apple on Wednesday released watchOS 10.1 which finally fixes watchOS’s weather complication bug so that it now shows the temperature…
How to play Apple Podcasts with Amazon’s Alexa
You can ask Amazon’s Alexa to play your favorite Apple Podcasts in some forty countries and regions around the world…
10 helpful Apple Watch tips you should know
These 10 tips, from Apple Support, will help you make the most of your Apple Watch. Learn how to pin widgets in the Smart Stack, mirror…
Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup is eSIM-only in the U.S.
In America, Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup won’t ship with a physical SIM. As with the iPhone 14 before it, all iPhone 15 models are eSIM-only…
Merging two Apple IDs is a major headache, but it can be done
He finally got tired of it and, because Apple still won’t provide a way to merge two Apple IDs, he undertook the arduous task himself…
How to check your VO2 max on your Apple Watch
Apple Watch can estimate your cardio fitness level and send you a notification when it’s low. Cardio fitness is a measurement of VO2 max …
Apple’s watchOS 9.6 delivers security updates to Apple Watch
Apple’s newly released watchOS 9.6 provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users…
Store confidential information securely with Secure Notes in Keychain Access on Mac
You can use Secure Notes in Keychain Access to store confidential information on your Mac. This information can be completely…
How to force restart your iPhone
You wouldn’t believe how many people we meet who do not know how to force restart their iPhone. They often ask questions like…
Apple automatically assigns Apple ID owners their very own passkey in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17
Apple will start automatically assigning passkeys to Apple ID owners with the release of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. Passkeys are…
How to set your Mac to automatically log out when not in use
With macOS Ventura, you can set your Mac to automatically log out the current user after a set period of inactivity. This helps ensure…
Here are the PCIe cards that can be installed in the M2 Ultra Mac Pro
Apple’s new Mac Pro, now featuring M2 Ultra, combines unprecedented performance with the versatility of PCIe expansion. Mac Pro is…
How to build your smart home using Apple Home
Apple’s redesigned Home app makes it easier to control all your smart home accessories — on all your Apple devices. It’s secure and…
Apple shutting down ‘My Photo Stream’ on July 26, 2023
Apple’s “My Photo Stream” is shutting down on July 26, 2023. As part of this transition, new photo uploads to My Photo Stream from…
All about Apple’s ‘Rapid Security Responses’ for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Apple’s ‘Rapid Security Responses’ for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS deliver important security improvements between software updates…
Make your life easier: Use Shortcuts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
A shortcut is a quick way to get one or more tasks done with your apps. The Shortcuts app lets you create your own shortcuts with multiple…
Apple Watch expands ‘Track Detection’ feature to new countries, including France, Spain, and the Netherlands
This month, Apple Watch expanded its “Track Detection” to new countries, including France, Spain, and the Netherlands. While running track…
How to clean your iPhone
iPhone owners often wonder if it’s okay to use a disinfectant to clean their iPhone. Apple advises using a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol wipe…
How to recover deleted messages on iPhone
In Apple’s Messages app, you can recover deleted messages on your iPhone. With Messages in iCloud, anything you delete and recover from…
iPhone: How to add and transfer eSIMs
The eSIM provides all of the benefits of a SIM without worrying about a physical item. It’s easy to add and transfer eSIMs to your iPhone …
How to enable iCloud Private Relay on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay — part of an iCloud+ subscription — helps protect your privacy when you browse the web in Safari…
Use Shortcuts to save iPhone battery by automatically controlling Wi-Fi behavior
With geofencing, you can have your iPhone turn Wi-Fi on and off by itself, or change just about any setting, whenever you leave or arrive…
How to turn off and override Apple’s iPhone ‘Clean Energy Charging’
As of iOS 16.1, with Apple’s “Clean Energy Charging,” your iPhone can electively charge when lower carbon-emission electricity is available…
Microsoft brings ChatGPT-powered Bing to Apple iPhone and iPad apps
Two weeks ago, Microsoft introduced the world to the all new AI ChatGPT-powered Bing. Since then, Microsoft has welcomed more than a million…
10 tips to help make using your Mac effortless
Here are 10 quick macOS tips that will make using your Mac a more effortless experience. The following assumes you’re running…
Apple releases new MagSafe Duo firmware
Apple on Tuesday released updated firmware (version 10M3063) for the MagSafe Duo charger that charges Apple Watch and MagSafe-compatible…
How to connect a wireless game controller to your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV
It’s easy to connect a wireless PlayStation, Xbox, or other Bluetooth game controller to your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac…
How to use Focus filters in Mail on Mac
You can add a Focus filter to specify which email accounts are visible in Mail when a Focus is on. You only receive notifications…
Apple releases tvOS 16.3.1 and HomePod 16.3.1
Apple on Monday released tvOS 16.3.1 and HomePod Software Version 16.3.1, both which includes general performance and stability improvements…
How to set up home theater audio with HomePod or HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K
You can use a HomePod, HomePod mini, or multiple HomePods stereo paired with your Apple TV 4K to create a home theater experience with…
How to use your HomePod to check a room’s temperature and humidity
Both HomePod mini and the new HomePod (2nd generation) have a temperature and humidity sensor, so, with HomePod software version 16.3…
Physical security keys provide the best protection for your Apple ID
Physical security keys, a small external device that looks like a thumb drive or tag, provide extra protection for your Apple ID against…
How to use Water Lock and eject water from your Apple Watch
Turn on Water Lock to avoid unintended taps on the display when you wear your Apple Watch in water. When you’re back on dry land…
Take better photos and videos on your iPhone with these camera settings
Right out of the box, recent vintage iPhone cameras are very good by default, but there are some settings that you can change on your…
How to pair and set up your Apple Watch
We expect millions of people to be getting an Apple Watch under the tree this Christmas, so here’s how to pair and set up your Apple Watch…
What to do if you can’t access a home or accept a home invitation in Apple’s Home app
Apple’s reimagined Home app offers users easier ways to navigate, organize, view and control all of your smart home accessories…
How to use Dark Sky’s features in Apple’s Weather app
Dark Sky’s features have been integrated into Apple Weather. Apple Weather offers hyperlocal forecasts for your current location, including…
How to adjust Siri’s speaking volume on your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and HomePod
If Siri is speaking too loudly or softly on your iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, or HomePod, you can adjust Siri’s speaking volume easily…
What’s new in AirTag firmware updates
In a new support article, Apple has detailed what’s new in firmware updates for AirTag with lists of included changes and features…
How to hand off FaceTime calls between your Mac, iPhone, and iPad
You can hand off FaceTime calls between your Mac and another device when you’re signed in with the same Apple ID…
