MacOS Ventura Beta 7 Available for Testing

Sep 9, 2022 - 1 Comment
MacOS Ventura beta 7

Apple has released macOS Ventura beta 7 to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for MacOS system software. The update is available now for both developer beta and public beta users. MacOS Ventura features a new multitasking interface called Stage Manager, an iPhone Continuity Camera feature that allows you to use your iPhone as … Read More

iOS 16 Release Date is Set for September 12

Sep 9, 2022 - 2 Comments
iOS 16

Wondering when will iOS 16 be released? Ponder no more because it is official; Apple will release the final version of iOS 16 to eligible iPhone users on Monday, September 12.

iOS 16 GM Released to Download for iPhone Beta Testers

Sep 7, 2022 - Leave a Comment
iOS 16 GM download

Apple has released the iOS 16 GM candidate for all users in the beta testing programs, days ahead of the planned public release. GM builds are typically the finalized beta version of system software that matches what is released to the general public. The iOS 16 GM update is available to download right away for … Read More

iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Pro Max Announced with 48MP Camera, Always-On Display, and More

Sep 7, 2022 - 6 Comments
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple has unveiled the all new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, with new features like a 48MP camera system, always-on display, crash detection, Emergency SOS via Satellite, and improved performance thanks to the new A16 CPU.

iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Plus Announced

Sep 7, 2022 - Leave a Comment
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

Apple has announced the new iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus. Both iPhone 14 models feature the same design as prior iPhone 13 models, and the same A15 processor as last years model as well. However, there are improvements to the devices camera, and new features like Emergency SOS via Satellite.

Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra, & SE 2 Announced by Apple

Sep 7, 2022 - 1 Comment
Apple Watch Ultra

Apple has announced a series of new Apple Watch models, including Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra.

Hosts File Not Working on Mac? Try This Fix

Sep 6, 2022 - 3 Comments
Hosts file on the Mac

Some Mac users have discovered that the hosts file in MacOS does not appear to work, or changes to the /etc/hosts file on the Mac are seemingly ignored. Given that the hosts file is used to map IP addresses to host names, and is frequently modified by advanced users, this is an understandably annoying problem. … Read More

How to Hard Lock an iPhone to Prevent Unauthorized Biometric Access

Sep 1, 2022 - 13 Comments
Hard Lock an iPhone

If you’re ever in a situation where you are concerned about unauthorized biometric access to your iPhone, for example, someone holding your iPhone up to your face to unlock it with Face ID, or someone forcing you to put your finger on the Touch ID sensor to unlock the iPhone, you can prevent that unauthorized … Read More

iOS 12.5.6 Update Released for Older iPhones & iPads with Important Security Fix

Aug 31, 2022 - 1 Comment
Prepare for iOS 12 update

Apple has issued an important security update to older model iPhones and iPads that are not able to run the latest iOS 15 operating system. iOS 12.5.6 includes important security patches, and should be installed on any older model device that is eligible to receive the update, and that can not install iOS 15.6.1, which … Read More

iOS 16 Beta 8 Available for Testing (New Public Beta too)

Aug 29, 2022 - 1 Comment
iOS 16 beta 8 update

Apple has issued the eighth beta of iOS 16 for users enrolled in the iPhone beta testing program. The latest beta is available for both developer beta and public beta users. With iPhone 14 expected to launch in the coming weeks, it’s likely that iOS 16 beta 8 will be very close to the final … Read More

MacOS Ventura Beta 6 Available to Download

Aug 25, 2022 - Leave a Comment
MacOS Ventura beta 6

Apple has released MacOS Ventura beta 6 for users enrolled in the Mac beta testing program for system software. The 6th beta arrives several weeks after the fifth beta, perhaps suggesting some more significant changes were made. Usually the developer beta rolls out first and is soon followed by the same build as a public … Read More

iOS 16 Public Beta 5 Available Now for Testers

Aug 25, 2022 - Leave a Comment

New public beta builds for iOS 16 for iPhone, and iPadOS 16 for iPad, are available now to all users participating in the public beta testing programs for iOS and iPadOS. The new public beta builds match the freshly released dev betas, but arrive a day later.

Apple Event Scheduled for September 7, iPhone 14 Expected

Aug 24, 2022 - 1 Comment
Apple Far Out September 2022 event

Apple has scheduled an event for September 7 at 10 AM PDT, referring to the event as “Far Out.” While the event invite and webpage on the Apple site are typically coy, it is widely expected that Apple will launch the iPhone 14 series on the occasion. The iPhone 14 series is expected to feature … Read More

Remove Dictation Button from Safari Address Bar on iPhone & iPad

Aug 24, 2022 - 2 Comments
Remove the microphone dictation button from Safari search bar on iPhone or iPad

You may have noticed a microphone button in the address bar of Safari on iPhone or iPad, and when the microphone icon is tapped it will activate dictation, turning your voice into text. Many users may accidentally tap on the microphone dictation button in Safari on iPhone or iPad, and thus may want to disable … Read More

iOS 16 Beta 7 & iPadOS 16.1 Beta 1 Available for Testing

Aug 23, 2022 - Leave a Comment
iOS 16 beta and iPadOS 16 beta

Apple has issued iOS 16 beta 7 for iPhone beta testers, along with iPadOS 16.1 beta 1 for iPad beta testers. Typically the developer beta build arrives first, and the same build comes soon after as a public beta release. The jump to iPadOS 16.1 beta from iPadOS 16 beta 6 is due to Apple … Read More

How to Access Reader Mode in Safari on iPhone & iPad

Aug 23, 2022 - 2 Comments
How to access Reader mode on Safari for iPhone

Reader Mode in Safari is a fantastic feature for Safari on iPhone and iPad that lets you more easily read just about any web page, and works particularly great on longer articles or pages with a lot of clutter. Basically Reader mode will strip away any and all other page content except for the article … Read More

How to Hide WhatsApp Last Seen Status from Specific People

Aug 20, 2022 - Leave a Comment
Hide WhatsApp Online Status

By default, WhatsApp will show a ‘Last Seen’ status of contacts, which lets you know when the user was last using WhatsApp. The latest versions of WhatsApp allow you to selectively hide the Last Seen status from specific people or contacts. Previously, hide Last Seen and hide online status but the setting was broadly oriented, … Read More

Safari 15.6.1 for MacOS Big Sur and MacOS Catalina Released

Aug 19, 2022 - Leave a Comment
Safari for Mac

Apple has released Safari 15.6.1 with an important security fix for Macs running macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina. The Safari update includes the same security fixes that are available in macOS Monterey 12.5.1 update for Mac users running Monterey, and iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1 for iPhone and iPad. The latest macOS Ventura beta … Read More

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