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You Can Snag 3 Free Months of Apple News+ Right Now

Black Friday is over, and Cyber Monday is officially here. Apple is offering some deals, and one that stands out is a three-month trial of Apple News+ for new users. If you’re looking to do some reading, this might be the tri…

Dave LeClair 2h ago

How to Record Audio on iPhone

Thanks to the built-in Voice Memos app, you can record and share your audio recordings on your iPhone with ease. We’ll show you how to use the app to make your first-ever voice recording.

Mahesh Makvana 21h ago

Why Do People Spend So Much Money on MacBooks?

There are a lot of words you might use to describe a MacBook but “cheap” isn’t one of them. It’s true of the price, and also of the overall user experience. While not for everyone, here’s why some of us keep buying shiny Appl…

Tim Brookes 3d ago

Cyber Monday 2021: Best Apple Deals

Apple products are always high in price and high in demand. We’ve gathered the best Cyber Monday deals for iPhones, iPads, and more Apple goodies so that you can save a bit this holiday season.

Elizabeth Henges 5d ago

Your iPhone Won’t Be Your Driver’s License Until 2022

Apple has delayed one of the most anticipated iOS 15 and watchOS 8 features. If you were looking forward to using your phone as your driver’s license, you’re going to have to wait until early 2022.

Dave LeClair 6d ago

Apple Will Fix iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro Speaker for Free

Apple has discovered an issue that may cause audio problems for select iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices that cause the speakers to stop working. If this happens to your phone, Apple will fix it for free….

Dave LeClair Nov 22nd

How to Use Memoji as Your Apple ID Picture

Using Memoji as your Apple ID profile image is fun and gives you an option to prevent your real face from appearing everywhere. This change to your profile picture syncs across devices where you’re using your Apple ID….

Samir Makwana Nov 21st

How to Set an Emergency Contact on iPhone (and Why)

You can add one or more emergency contacts to your iPhone so that they can be easily contacted (or contact you) in urgent situations. It takes five minutes to set up but it could be one of the most important settings on your …

Tim Brookes Nov 21st

How to Use the Apple Watch Dock

Did you know your Apple Watch has a dock? You can use this handy menu to quickly access recent or favorite apps. Since it’s fully customizable, it’s worth taking the time to set it up and make it work for you….

Tim Brookes Nov 20th

The Best iPhone 13 Pro Max Cases of 2021

You’ve chosen the big iPhone 13 Pro Max, which means the laws of physics will show no mercy if you drop your phone. Luckily we’ve got a list of sizable covers that will keep your colossal cellphone safe and shiny….

Sydney Butler Nov 19th

What Is Finder on a Mac?

If you’ve used a Mac, you might have heard of “Finder.” But what is it, why do you need it, and how do you use it? We’ll explain.

Benj Edwards Nov 18th

Want to Fix Your Own iPhone? Apple Will Help

Apple has announced a new program called Self Service Repair, which will let iPhone 12 and 13 owners get genuine Apple parts, tools, and manuals so they can repair their own devices without taking them to Apple or another th…

Dave LeClair Nov 17th

The Best MagSafe Accessories for iPhone of 2021

If you just bought a new iPhone, now is the time to grab some MagSafe accessories for it. You can get anything from chargers and portable batteries to car mounts and wallets that attach via MagSafe magnets….

John Bogna Nov 17th

The Best iPad Accessories of 2021

The best iPad accessories are designed to make your viewing, browsing, and tasking experience more intuitive. They can protect your device or reinvent the way you interact, listen to music, and type.

Ray Prince Nov 15th

How to Close a Website Tab in Safari on iPhone

You’ve opened a website on your iPhone, but you don’t know how to get rid of it. Have no fear, it’s easy to close a website by closing its tab in Safari. We’ll show you how to do it.

Benj Edwards Nov 14th

How to Clear Cache on iPhone and iPad

Clearing the cache can optimize your iPhone and iPad. Older temporary files take up space and potentially affect the speed and efficiency of your browser and other apps. Here’s how you can clear the cache on your iPhone and i…

Samir Makwana Nov 14th

How to Disable Focus Sharing Across iPhone and Mac

By default, if you set a Focus mode on your iPhone, it will synchronize on your Mac (running Monterey or later) and other Apple devices if they are all linked to the same Apple account. If you find this annoying, it’s easy to…

Benj Edwards Nov 13th

How Much Does a USB-C iPhone Cost? How’s $86,001 Sound?

A YouTube video made the rounds about a month ago showing off a modified iPhone X with USB-C. It’s a cool project that shows what you can do with a bit of knowledge and creativity. Now someone owns the device, as it sold for …

Dave LeClair Nov 12th

The Best iPhone 13 Mini Cases of 2021

The iPhone 12 Mini was a bold experiment with a few weaknesses, but the iPhone 13 Mini is the model that polishes those rough edges. If you’re going Mini, these cases are a worthy investment.

Sydney Butler Nov 12th

Can You Install Linux on an M1 Apple Silicon Mac?

Not everyone buys a Mac to solely run macOS. The bad news is that as of November 2021, native Linux support on Apple Silicon isn’t yet possible. Progress is being made, however, so let’s take a look at the Linux on Apple Si…

Tim Brookes Nov 12th

Apple Magic Mouse Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It

Apple’s Magic Mouse is simple and easy to use, but when things go wrong, fixing it isn’t as simple or easy as we’d like. If you’re having trouble with your Magic Mouse, these tips will help get it working again….

Kris Wouk Nov 11th

How to Limit ProMotion Displays to 60Hz on iPhone and iPad

The Apple iPad Pros and iPhone Pros with ProMotion displays support up to 120Hz refresh rates. You can limit that to 60 frames per second should you have reason to. Here’s how.

Samir Makwana Nov 11th

How to Install Linux on an M1 Mac With Apple Silicon

Native Linux support for Apple’s new ARM-based architecture isn’t yet ready, but you can run Linux on an M1, M1 Pro, or M1 Max using a virtual machine. This allows you to run 64-bit x86 Linux apps or try out different distros…

Tim Brookes Nov 11th

You Can Now View Apple ProRAW and ProRes on Windows

Apple released an update for its iCloud Utility for Windows and it brings with it support for Apple ProRAW and ProRes codecs, which were previously not available for Windows users. It also adds a handy password generator….

Dave LeClair Nov 10th

The Best iPhone Chargers of 2021

When it comes to recharging your iPhone, picking the best charger for the job is important. We’ve rounded up the very best on the market to ensure your Apple phone juices up the fastest and safest way possible!…

Max Buondonno Nov 10th

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