Apple has released the final version of macOS Big Sur 11.1 to all Mac users running the Big Sur release.

This is the firs point release build of macOS Big Sur, and includes a variety of minor new changes like support for AirPods Max, along with bug fixes and security enhancements. If you have bene experiencing problems with macOS Big Sur, it is recommended to install the macOS 11.1 update.

Mac users running Catalina or Mojave will instead find macOS Security Update 2020-001 Catalina or Security Update 2020-007 Mojave available on their Macs.

Separately, Apple also released iOS 14.3 for iPhone, iPadOS 14.3 for iPad, iOS 12.5 for older iPhone and iPad models, watchOS 7.2 for Apple Watch, and tvOS 14.3 for Apple TV.

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Some advanced users may wish to create an ISO file of the macOS Big Sur installer file (or MacOS Catalina installer, or MacOS Mojave installers for that matter). These can be useful for installing MacOS into virtual machines like VirtualBox and VMWare, and because the resulting installer is an ISO file it can be helpful for creating an alternative installer media whether on an SD Card, external hard drive, USB flash key, or similar, especially when the typical approach to creating a bootable USB installer drive for MacOS Big Sur is not viable or possible.

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Although downloading and installing apps on to iPhone and iPad devices is typically a seamless experience, you could run into situations where you’re unable to complete the installation or even initiate the app download at all. This could be due to various reasons, ranging from a poor internet connection, to a minor software bug.

If you’re one of those unlucky iOS users who are facing this issue today, don’t worry. In this article, we’ll be walking you through the necessary steps to troubleshoot and fix app downloads on your iPhone and iPad.

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It’s no secret that Apple updates the stock wallpapers with each major software release of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This year is no exception in that regard as they have added a bunch of new wallpapers with the recent iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 software updates. Here, we’ll be focusing on the iPadOS 14 wallpapers which look just as good as you’d expect.

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Are you not getting iMessage notifications properly on your iPhone? More specifically, are these text messages being marked as read automatically by your device, even though you clearly had no idea you got them? You’re certainly not alone, as several users have reported this issue very recently.

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Is the volume level on your new AirPods or AirPods Pro not high enough for your liking? This could be due to a number of reasons, andt it’s typically pretty easy to resolve.

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Have you created a lot of custom Memojis on your iPhone or iPad? In that case, you may have a few that you no longer use. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to remove all the unwanted Memojis from your iOS or iPadOS device.

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Apple has made a release candidate for macOS Big Sur 11.1 available for users enrolled in the public beta and developer beta testing programs.

Usually a release candidate build indicates the final version is coming soon, perhaps along with the release of the impending iOS 14.3 release, which is scheduled for next week.

macOS Big Sur 11.1 is unlikely to include any major new features or changes, but likely focuses on bug fixes and feature enhancements to the Big Sur operating system. It’s conceivable that some of the reported problems with macOS Big Sur may be addressed in the update.

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Want to pair someone else’s AirPods to your iPhone or iPad? Or do you want to connect your AirPods to use on a different iPhone or iPad? You can easily do either, offering a simple way to try out AirPods yourself, or let someone else try AirPods themselves, or even just use AirPods on a different iPhone or iPad that isn’t yours.

This also offers a way to pair a single set of AirPods with multiple devices that are not using the same Apple ID, as if the devices are using the same Apple ID then switching AirPods between them this way is not necessary and happens seamlessly instead.

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Do you want to emphasize some of the people you frequently contact from your iPhone? Maybe you want to have certain phone numbers on speed dial? This can be easily done by adding select contacts to the Favorites list on your iPhone.

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Newer Mac models with Touch ID, Touch Bar, and/or the T2 security chip default to having a secure boot mode that disallows booting the Mac from external startup drives. This security setting is recommended for most users to keep enabled, but some users may wish to turn the feature off, at least temporarily, usually to be able to boot from an external volume, or to be able to perform something like a clean macOS install using a USB boot install disk.

Let’s walk through how you can allow a T2 equipped Mac to boot from external startup drives, whether they’re an external hard drive, external USB flash drive, or any other external disk that you’d like to boot the Mac from.

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Apple has issued a release candidate for iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 for users involved in the developer beta and public beta testing programs.

iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 will include support for the new Fitness+ service from Apple, along with support for Apple’s new AirPods Max headphones. Of course, various bug fixes and enhancements will also be included in the release.

Typically a release candidate build indicates a final version will be made available to the general public in the near future, and apparently iOS 14.3 will be released to the general public next week alongside the unveiling of a new fitness service from Apple called Fitness+.

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Did you recently start using Zoom for making video calls or participating in online meetings? In that case, you might not be familiar with the interface, and even some of the basic tips like toggling off and on the video camera and microphone when on Zoom.

This article is going to walk through turning off camera and microphone on Zoom for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, the web client, and Android.

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Do you use the built-in Notes app to quickly write down important information, scan documents, plan things, or make lists on your iPhone and iPad? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that you can not only collaborate with others on a shared note, but you can also highlight all the changes in these shared notes.

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Do you want to mask your background while you’re video calling your friends, colleagues, and family on Skype? If you use Skype for making video calls, you can hide the background in a matter of seconds and set a custom background if you’d like to. And thankfully, it doesn’t involve the usage of a green screen. This is similar to virtual backgrounds on Zoom, but of course it’s on Skype.

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Ever wanted to change your default web browser on iPhone from Safari to something like Chrome or Firefox? Perhaps you use another popular third-party browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Opera to browse the web instead on your other devices, and you want to keep consistent. Whatever the case, you’ll be pleased to know that you can now change the default web browser on your iPhone and iPad.

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If you’ve ever had an iOS update fail to complete, you know it can be pretty annoying and frustrating. While typically iOS and iPadOS updates go without a hitch, sometimes the process is not as smooth as you’d like it to be. But don’t freak out, if you’re experiencing iOS or iPadOS updates failing, we’ll walk through some helpful steps to troubleshoot failed system software updates on iPhone and iPad.

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Wondering how to add a new contact to iPhone? Maybe you just met someone you’ll be chatting with in the future, or perhaps you want to add a business to your contacts list for easy future access and communication, there are many reasons why you’d want to add a new contact to your iPhone address book.

While there are multiple ways to add new contacts to an iPhone, the most direct way involves using the Contacts app itself to create a new contact card. There you will be able to specify the contacts name, number, email, and much more. We’ll also show you a simple way to add a new contact to your iPhone directly from the Phone app.

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