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Will There Be Another Apple Event This Fall? New AirPods & MacBook Pros Could Still Be Announced in 2021
By Elisabeth Garry
The Apple Event California Streaming came and went on September 14 without any word on new MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, AirPods 3, or AirPods Pro 2. Might these devices and more be coming in an October or November Apple Event? We'll have to wait and see. While we wait, let's dive into rumors about what we can expect from these new devices, whenever they arrive.
The iPhone 13 Arrives with Cinematic Mode, Longer Battery Life, Same Price
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 line, treating us to four new models: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. While we were underwhelmed by the lack of standout new features, there's still plenty to be excited about in the 2021 lineup. Camera advancements are the highlight of this year's iPhone, with Cinematic mode (a.k.a. Portrait mode for video) and Photographic Styles that let you create a consistent look in all your photos. Add brighter screens and faster refresh rates, and we're looking at a solid upgrade this year.
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The Toughest, Fastest External Drive Is Surprisingly Mini
(Sponsored Post) By Olena Kagui on Wed, 09/15/2021
The best things come in small packages may be a cliché, but it couldn't be more true for the OWC Envoy Pro Elektron. This external lets you comfortably hold up to two terabytes of data that can transfer up to 1011 megabytes per second in the palm of your hand! Plus, it can connect to any USB-C or Thunderbolt computer, making it universally compatible.
How to Find Recent Searches in the Photos App on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Apple's Photos app not only lets users search photos in several convenient ways, but also to view and clear their recent searches. If you want to find your recent photo search results, here's how!
FaceTime for Android? How to Video Call Your Non-iPhone Friends
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
Can you FaceTime on Android? Yes, you can! Thanks to iOS 15 you can FaceTime Android phone users, allowing you to connect over video chat with friends and families with other devices without third-party apps that can slow down your device and take up a lot of room. It's simple to do, and offers a whole new realm of communication options. Let's learn how to FaceTime on Android.
How to Use the Interactive Globe in Maps (iOS 15)
By Ashleigh Page
Flat earth, no more! In older versions of Apple Maps, zooming out showed you a flat display of the world. But with the recent updates to Apple Maps in iOS 15, you can now zoom out to access an interactive, highly detailed, three-dimensional globe! We'll show you how to use this fun new feature on your iPad and iPhone.
When looking for new apps, it's good to be aware of potential traps like imposter apps on the App Store. Apple is well known for security, but certain fake apps manage to get through! We’ll go over how to check if an app is safe and identify a fake phone app so you can be more confident in your app choices before you download.
How to Reduce Background Noise in FaceTime with Voice Isolation (iOS 15)
By Elisabeth Garry
If you've ever tried to FaceTime in a noisy location, you know that FaceTime's audio clarity can leave a lot to be desired. With iOS 15, Apple aims to fix that by offering a Voice Isolation Mic Mode for FaceTime so your voice will stand out above the background noise. We'll show you how to use this new feature to enjoy better-quality sound in FaceTime.
How to Find Selfies, Screenshots & More on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
If you're wondering, "Where are my screenshots being saved?" or "Where are Live Photos stored?" you need this tip! Here's the fastest way to find all the Media Types in your Photos app, including screenshots, Live Photos, selfies, Slo-mo and regular videos, and even Hidden and Recently Deleted photos!
How to Schedule Notification Summary on iPhone (iOS 15)
By Ashleigh Page
We all see notifications from our favorite apps and even our infrequently used apps so often that it can be hard to focus. Too many alerts can make it easy to miss your important notifications, and distract you from what you should be doing! To fix this, follow the steps below to set up Scheduled Summary reports in Notifications on iPhone.
Best Apps to Try This Summer
By Susan Misuraca
In the 164th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, David and Donna share the best apps they’ve tried this summer, from recipe apps to secure messaging to reading and audiobooks. Other topics include how to clear RAM on your Mac to stop apps from slowing you down.
Apple's Photos app automatically organizes your pictures into a collection called Featured Photos. Featured Photos frequently change, so if you see one you love, you'll want to take action, so it's not buried in your Photos Library again. Let's go over how to share, favorite, and edit Featured Photos.
3 New Things to Do on FaceTime with SharePlay
By Elisabeth Garry
iOS 15 (currently in beta and available to the public in fall 2021) brings with it many FaceTime updates, including SharePlay, which gives you the ability to FaceTime screen share, watch movies or TV shows, and stream music with family and friends. In this article, we'll go over how to do all three, so you can get more from your FaceTime experience.
How to Find & View Photo Memories on Your iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Apple's Photos app automatically creates Memories, collections of photos and videos that play like a slideshow or movie and are set to music. Let's go over how to find and view Memories in the Photos app on your iPhone and iPad.
Big Sur to Monterey: Should You Take the Leap?
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
Should I upgrade to Monterey? The new Mac software update certainly looks appealing, but there are reasons some people might not want to upgrade to it, at least not yet. Bugs, compatibility issues, and the fact that only the beta profile is currently available contribute to the hesitancy, but there are also many benefits to the update. Let's take a look at whether it's time to upgrade MacOS.
iCloud Plus 101: Everything You Need to Know
By Olena Kagui
iCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing service from Apple that enables users to back up data and sync it between all their devices. iCloud Plus is an upgraded version that offers more features to existing subscriptions at no extra cost.
iPad Today View: Where Did It Go in iPadOS 15?
By Olena Kagui
Before iPadOS 15, currently available in beta and available to the public in the fall, you could only add widgets to an iPad Home screen by having them in Today View and pinning it to the Home screen. The new iPadOS update lets iPad users enjoy widgets anywhere on their iPad. This means that your pinned Today View may have disappeared from your Home screen, but it's not gone!
What Is Quick Note?
By Elisabeth Garry
I love the Notes app for the ability to, well, take notes on my iPad wherever I am. But up until now, to use the Notes app with another app, you've needed to enter Split View. Now, with iPadOS 15, available to the general public in fall 2021, you can pull up a Quick Note anywhere, from any app. Let's learn what you can do with the new Quick Note tool.
How to Use iPad Keyboard Shortcuts to Navigate Apps
By Olena Kagui
iPads are great tools for both business and entertainment. An external keyboard can essentially turn your iPad into a laptop. I will teach you the essential Apple keyboard shortcuts that can also be used on a third-party keyboard. I will even teach you how to navigate major apps using iPad keyboard shortcuts.