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How to Set Up Apple’s Authenticator App
By Rhett Intriago
Two-factor or multi-factor authentication keeps your accounts secure. Everyone who values their security and privacy should have multi-factor authentication enabled for every online account that offers it. You can usually do this with either your phone number or an authenticator app. Luckily, your iPhone has a built-in Apple authenticator app.
iMessage Contact Key Verification Explained
By Rhett Intriago
Privacy and security are one of Apple's strong suits which is why the new iMessage Contact Key Verification feature is a change I gladly welcome. This new setting helps protect your messages and ensures you are talking to the right person. Find out what this new feature does and how to enable it for your Apple ID.
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How to Organize Your Calendar in 2024
(Sponsored Post) By Rachel Needell on Thu, 04/25/2024
Apple is pretty good about updating its products, but it seems to have forgotten about the Calendar app and its many downsides. The makers of Informant 5, on the other hand, do not forget to regularly improve their app based on user experience. The latest updates to this calendar and task-management app are a productivity game-changer.
How to Create Reminders Templates for iPhone (iOS 16)
By Kenya Smith
One app that many users love is the Reminders app thanks to recent upgrades. Now with iOS 16, you will be able to set up reminder lists as templates and then use them again to form new lists with the same features. Let's learn how to set up reminders templates to use for future lists.
How to Customize Your Apple News Sports Feed (iOS 16)
By Rhett Intriago
If you want to follow sports in your Apple News app, iOS 16 brings a new way to make this easier than ever. The new My Sports section allows you to customize your feed to follow specific sports and teams so you can keep up with the latest news.
How to Tell If a Contact Has iOS 16 without Asking Them
By Rachel Needell
With iOS 16, Apple debuted the long-awaited ability to unsend a text message. However, it's important to know that unsending a message will not work with a contact who has not updated to iOS 16. But this is not the only reason you may want to double check if your contact has iOS 16, as there are a few cool features they will not have access to if they don't. I'll show you how to figure out if a friend has iOS 16 without having to ask!
Apple has created a lot of hype around its new Apple Watches, dropping an extreme sports watch they're calling the Apple Watch Ultra alongside the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) at the tech giant's September 7 "Far Out" event. The new Series 8 contains a few essential new features like fertility tracking and crash detection, while the Ultra increases durability, water resistance, depth pressure, and more.
Apple Event Recap—New iPhone 14, Rugged Apple Watch & AirPods Pro 2
By Susan Misuraca
In the 189th episode, David and Donna dig into everything Apple announced at its annual September event. Do you need all 48 megapixels in the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera? Is the rugged Apple Watch Ultra for you even if you’re not planning to hike Mount Everest? Do the AirPods Pro upgrades warrant the purchase? Listen and find out.
Everything Apple Announced at Its iPhone 14 'Far Out' Event
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple's September 7 "Far Out" event didn't bring us many surprises, but it did bring us some impressive new devices. We got the iPhone 14 line, including the biggest non-Pro iPhone model ever in the new iPhone 14 Plus (which has taken place of the mini). Apple also announced a brand-new Apple Watch Ultra aimed at hardcore athletes, the Apple Watch Series 8, the second generation of Apple Watch SE, and the next generation of AirPods Pro. Let's take a look at each of these new devices and when they'll be available.
WatchOS 9 rolled out on September 12, and we're very excited about the launch! Find out which Apple Watches are compatible with the latest version of watchOS, and which watchOS features are available now and which will be delayed.
Find Out Which Macs Are Compatible with macOS Ventura
By Kenya Smith
The new Mac software, macOS Ventura, was released to the public on October 24. Find out which Macs are compatible with macOS Ventura and which macOS features are available now.
When Can You Download iOS 16 & Which iPhones Are Compatible?
By Kenya Smith
Apple announced during its "Far Out" event on September 7 that iOS 16 is rolling out to the public on September 12. Find out when you can update to iOS 16, which iPhones work with the new software, and which iOS features will be immediately available and which will be delayed.
When Can You Download iPadOS 16 & Is Your iPad Compatible?
By Kenya Smith
While the newest version of iPadOS has traditionally been released at the same time as the newest version of iOS, this year is different. For the first time since the original version of iPadOS came out in 2019, the new iPad software will be released later in the fall, closer to the macOS Ventura release rather than the release of the newest iPhone software. Many are attributing the delay to the need to fix the unusually buggy iPadOS beta software before making it available to the public. While we're disappointed with the delay, we're excited for iPadOS 16 to be released on October 24. Find out which iPads will work with iPadOS once it's available, which iPadOS features will be immediately available and why iPadOS is delayed.
The iPhone 14 family made its debut today, and the two lower-priced models are fairly modest in terms of new features. That being said, Apple has switched some things up, and introduced several convenient improvements. Let's get started learning about everything Apple has added to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.
Apple Announces AirPods Pro 2: Here’s the Scoop on What’s New
By Ashleigh Page
Nearly a year after they were first rumored, Apple finally debuted the second generation of AirPods Pro at the September 7 "Far Out" event. With upgraded sound quality and longer battery life, this model also has a redesigned case, a more intuitive Touch Control sensor, and expanded charging options. Below, we'll cover the fun new immersive sound features and convenient upgrades.
Beyond "Far Out": What We Missed at Apple's September Event
By Brian Peters
Apple had its "Far Out" event on September 7 and announced many new devices. Soon new models of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro will hit stores. We didn't hear anything about Macs, MacBooks, iPads, or AR/VR headsets, however, and we expect another event in October for these.
New iPhone 14 Pro: 48 MP Camera, Dynamic Island & Always-On
By Olena Kagui
Apple unveiled the Pro line of its iPhone 14 series, featuring the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, at its "Far Out" event on September 7. The most notable change is the move away from the infamous notch to what Apple is calling the "Dynamic Island." This still obstructs your screen to a certain degree, but it looks completely different and changes depending on what you are doing on your iPhone. As always, the iPhone camera got an upgrade, but this time it includes a massive jump from 12 megapixels to 48! Finally, with the switch to the Always-On display, Apple promises all-day battery life on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
How to Track a Shipment with Live Text in iOS 16
By Rachel Needell
iOS 16 introduced one feature in particular that I never knew I needed. While bringing us hidden yet game-changing features is what Apple does best, I'm super excited to share with you a tip I already can't stop using: tracking shipments with Live Text. I'm super excited about this new feature; let me show you why!
October Apple Event 2022: New iPad & Mac on the Way!
By Leanne Hays
In August, reports started coming out that Apple was pushing back the release of iPadOS 16 until October rather than releasing it alongside the newest version of iOS in September as the company had done in the past. This tracks with rumors that new iPad and Macs will be announced at a later fall Apple event, expected to take place in October. Here's everything we know about the new Mac and iPads coming this October.