Apple on Monday released tvOS 16.3.1 and HomePod Software Version 16.3.1, both which includes general performance and stability improvements…
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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…
How to access your Freeform boards on all your Apple devices
Apple’s all-new Freeform app is included in the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Freeform helps users organize and visually…
How to set up Advanced Data Protection, end-to-end encryption for your iCloud data
For the highest level of cloud data security, you can turn on Advanced Data Protection. iOS 16.2 or later is required…
Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone saves snowmobiler in Alaska
In mid-November, Apple’s groundbreaking safety service Emergency SOS via satellite became available to customers in the US and Canada and…
How to use invisible files in macOS
There are myriad reasons why users wish to view the invisible parts of the filesystem on their Macs. These include installing 3rd-party UNIX…
Study finds nearly 50% of macOS malware comes from one app: MacKeeper
According to the new report, nearly 50% of all macOS malware only comes from one source: MacKeeper, which purports…
How to use passkeys instead of passwords on iPhone
In iOS 16, Apple introduced passkeys that use iPhone’s Touch ID or Face ID for biometric verification, and are securely synced with…
How to turn on spatial audio on your Apple TV 4K
Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking brings theater-like sound from the movie or video you’re watching, so that sound seems like…
watchOS 9.1 delivers shocking Apple Watch Ultra battery life increase with new feature
Apple on Monday released watchOS 9.1 which delivers shocking Apple Watch battery life increase with a new Low Power Mode feature…
Apple Watch Ultra’s orange Action button offers endless customization
The Apple Watch Ultra has an Action button that can be programmed to complete one of seven actions, but, importantly, one of those…
Apple releases new MagSafe Charger firmware
Apple this week released updated firmware for the MagSafe Charger that is designed to work with the iPhone 12 and later and the AirPods Pro 2…
How to control your Apple Watch with your iPhone
You can control your Apple Watch using your iPhone with a new feature from Apple called “Apple Watch Mirroring.” All you need is…
Apple SIM for iPad can no longer be used to activate cellular plans
If you have an iPad with Apple SIM or embedded Apple SIM, as of October 1, 2022, Apple SIM technology will no longer be available…
If you value privacy, avoid these five apps
Are the apps you’re using protecting your privacy or are they collecting and sharing a pretty hefty portion of your private information with…
This Apple Watch Ultra feature is a game changer
Inspired by the most extreme activities, Apple Watch Ultra brings a new bold design and a wide range of features, built for endurance…
The true star of iOS 16 is iPhone’s Lock Screen
Apple’s iOS 16 brings the biggest update ever to the iPhone’s Lock Screen, the ability to edit and collaborate in Messages, new tools in…
Use your iPhone’s Back Tap feature to speed up oft-used actions
With Back Tap enabled on your iPhone, a quick double or triple tap on the back of your iPhone can be used to quickly trigger oft-used…
Unsupported Macs may be able to upgrade to macOS Ventura via hack
Older Macs that Apple doesn’t support for upgrading to macOS Ventura may still be able to install the next-gen Mac operating system with…
Charging correctly will make your iPhone battery last longer
Readers asked what they can do to prolong the lives of products with rechargeable batteries like Apple’s iconic iPhone …
How to declutter your iPhone and free up space
Just how cluttered is your iPhone? How’s your storage space? Some of us have been using iPhones for 15 years, accumulating all sorts of apps…
$15 thermal pad can dramatically boost M2 MacBook Air’s sustained performance
Apple’s all-new M2 MacBook Air has no internal fan – which can cause the notebook to throttle down it’s M2 processor due to heat when…
Make your iPhone’s accessibility features work for you
Apple in May previewed innovative software accessibility features that introduce new ways for users with disabilities to navigate, connect…
How to replace your Mac with an iPad
Apple says the iPad can replace your Mac for productivity, but, for some users, that can be a big change. Several apps and tips can help…
How to use your car key on your iPhone or Apple Watch
You can use your car key to lock or unlock your car, start your car, and more. Note that this feature might work differently depending on…
Warning: Google’s Chrome browser has been successfully hacked, update ASAP
Google’s fan-destroying, RAM-eating Chrome browser has been successfully hacked and users are advised to update ASAP…
Damn autocorrect! (What’s really going on inside your iPhone)
Apple’s autocorrect system, used most frequently in iPhones while texting, has been introducing annoying, sometimes hilarious, typos and…
How to replace your AirTag’s battery
One year ago, Apple introduced AirTag, a small battery-powered accessory that helps keep track of and find the items that matter most…
Beyond Apple’s defaults, you can customize your Apple Watch workouts
While you can use any compatible fitness app to track activities on the Apple Watch, Apple’s native Workout app gives many options. Still…
Users failing unlink their AirPods from their Apple ID creates eWaste
Refurbisher stockpiles more than 30,000 affected AirPods because users are failing unlink AirPods from their Apple ID upon return…
Check out these iMessage tips and tricks
Since Apple’s iMessage release over a decade ago, billions of messages have been sent. 9to5Mac’s Allison McDaniel offers some tips and…
Apple responds to complaints over iPhone battery drain after iOS 15.4 update
In responding to complaints that the latest iOS 15 update is causing iPhone batteries to drain faster, Apple’s support team has responded…
