How to Use Attention Mode in Translate on iPhone

Sep 24, 2021 - Leave a Comment

How to Use Attention Mode in Translate

Have you been using the new built-in Translate app to communicate with people who speak a different language? If so, you may be excited to learn about the hidden Attention Mode feature that the app has to offer.

Attention mode helps the other person to be able to read the translated text on your phone easily. So, if you’re interested in trying this out for yourself, read on to learn how you can use this particular feature on your iPhone.

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By Hamlin Rozario - iPhone, Tips & Tricks - Leave a Comment

Problems with iOS 15? Troubleshooting iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 Issues

Sep 23, 2021 - 46 Comments

Troubleshooting problems with iOS 15

Experiencing a problem with iOS 15 on iPhone or iPadOS 15 on iPad? Having a hard time installing the update, or maybe the device is misbehaving after installing the update?

If you’re one of the people who is experiencing difficulties after updating to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15, read along to help troubleshoot the problem. Whether it’s battery issues, general sluggish performance, problems with installing or updating to iOS 15, wi-fi and networking problems after the update, issues with apps, amongst other problems, you’re probably not alone, this article aims to help get it all worked out.

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iOS 12.5.5 Security Update Released for Older iPhone & iPad

Sep 23, 2021 - 2 Comments

iOS 12.5.5

Apple has released iOS 12.5.5 for users with older iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices that are incapable of running iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.

iOS 12.5.5 includes important security fixes and is therefore recommended to install for all devices that can get the update.

Separately, Mac users running macOS Catalina will find Security Update 2021-006 Catalina available for Macs that are not yet running Big Sur.

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By Paul Horowitz - iPad, iPhone, Mac OS, News - 2 Comments

Security Update 2021-006 Released for MacOS Catalina

Sep 23, 2021 - 5 Comments

MacOS Catalina update

Apple has released Security Update 2021-006 for macOS Catalina users.

Security Update 2021-006 Catalina includes important security fixes for macOS Catalina and is recommended to install for all users eligible for that update.

Separately, Apple released iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhone and iPad models with the same security fixes.

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By Paul Horowitz - Mac OS, News - 5 Comments

How to Decline a Phone Call on iPhone

Sep 23, 2021 - 2 Comments

How to Decline a Phone Call on iPhone

Got a call coming in that you don’t want to take on your iPhone? If you’re new to the iPhone, you may not be familiar with the process of declining a phone call on iPhone. Fortunately, declining calls is a super easy trick that you’ll master in no time at all.

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By Hamlin Rozario - iPhone, Tips & Tricks - 2 Comments

iOS 15: Revert Safari to Old Design & Get the Safari Search Bar Back on Top on iPhone Screen

Sep 22, 2021 - 23 Comments

Move the Safari Address Bar from Top or Bottom in iOS 15

Two of the the most common questions asked by people after updating iPhone to iOS 15 is “can I revert back to the old Safari design?” and “how do I get the Safari search / address bar back to the top of the screen?”

If you don’t like the new Safari design with the address search bar on the bottom of the screen, you’ll be happy to find out that you can reverse this change and get the old Safari design back again.

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The 8 Best Features of iPadOS 15 You’ll Actually Use

Sep 22, 2021 - 5 Comments

iPadOS 15 Features You'll Use

The iPad has gained some interesting new refinements, features, and capabilities with iPadOS 15. From placing widgets anywhere on the Home Screen, to Quick Notes, Low Power Mode, and new multitasking functionalities, you’ll have some unique iPad specific features to check out.

We’re going to focus on some iPadOS 15 features that you’re most likely to use and appreciate.

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By Paul Horowitz - iPad, Tips & Tricks - 5 Comments

watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 Released for Apple Watch & Apple TV

Sep 22, 2021 - Leave a Comment

Apple Watch and Apple TV software updates

Apple has released watchOS 8 for Apple Watch, alongside tvOS 15 for Apple TV, and HomePodOS 15 for HomePod.

The software updates for Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod, arrive alongside the iOS 15 update for iPhone and iPadOS 15 for iPad.

watchOS 8 includes new Watch faces, updates to bundled apps like Contacts, Weather, Photos, and Find My, a Mindfulness app, new workouts for Fitness+ subscribers, and some other minor changes.

tvOS 15 includes new Aerial screen savers, a Shared With You feature like iOS/iPadOS 15, spatial audio support, improved AirPods support, and other smaller changes.

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How to Leave iOS 15 Beta & iPadOS 15 Beta Programs

Sep 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment

How to Leave the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 beta programs

Many of the more casual users who beta tested iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on their iPhone and iPad may wish to remove the beta updates from their devices, and leave the beta program. And now that the final versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are available, perhaps you’re no longer interested in the new beta builds of 15.1 etc.

By leaving the iOS/iPadOS beta program, you will no longer receive beta updates on that device, instead you’ll get the final stable versions that the general public gets.

So, want to leave the iOS/iPadOS 15 beta program and stop getting the beta updates on your iPhone or iPad? It’s pretty easy, though it has changed slightly from how this was done in years before.

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15 of the Best iOS 15 Features to Try Now

Sep 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment

15 of the Best iOS 15 Features to Try Now

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are finally here, and if you’re interested in knowing what some of the best new features are for iPhone and iPad, we’ve got you covered. So update your device if you haven’t already, and then read along to try out some of the handiest new tricks.

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By Hamlin Rozario - iPad, iPhone, Tips & Tricks - Leave a Comment

MacOS Monterey Beta 7, iOS 15.1 Beta 1, iPadOS 15.1 Beta 1 Released for Testing

Sep 21, 2021 - 2 Comments

iOS 15, iPadOS 15, MacOS Monterey public betas

Fresh off the heels of releasing the final version of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple has released new beta versions of the operating systems as iOS & iPadOS 15.1 beta 1, along with macOS Monterey beta 7.

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By Paul Horowitz - News - 2 Comments

Safari 15 Released for Mac

Sep 20, 2021 - 4 Comments

Safari for Mac

Apple has released Safari 15 for Mac users running macOS Big Sur and Catalina.

Safari 15 includes new features like tab grouping, a redesigned appearance, and various other changes to the web browser. These features will also be available to Safari users running macOS Monterey, when that is eventually released to the public later in the fall.

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By Paul Horowitz - Mac OS, News - 4 Comments

iOS 15 Released for iPhone, Download & Update Now

Sep 20, 2021 - 2 Comments

iOS 15 released for iPhone

Apple has released iOS 15 for iPhone users with a compatible iPhone or iPod touch.

iOS 15 includes various new features and changes for iPhone, including redesigned Safari with new tabs and tab grouping features, a revamped Do Not Disturb feature called Focus, FaceTime improvements like grid view for group chat and FaceTime Portrait mode, Safari Extensions support, Live Text which allows for selecting text within images, improvements and changes to Notifications, Maps, Music, Health, Photos, Spotlight, a redesigned Weather app, and much more. Some other features, like FaceTime screen sharing, are expected to arrive in later iOS 15 releases.

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By Paul Horowitz - iPhone, News - 2 Comments

iPadOS 15 Released for iPad, Download & Install Now

Sep 20, 2021 - 1 Comment

ipadOS 15

Apple has released iPadOS 15 for all compatible iPad models, including iPad Pro, iPad Mini, iPad, and iPad Air.

iPadOS 15 includes a revamped multitasking experience for iPad, the ability to place widgets anywhere on iPad home screen, along with all the features of iOS 15, including a new Safari tabs experience, Safari Extensions support, new Do Not Disturb features labeled as Focus, Grid View for group FaceTime chat, Facetime Portrait mode, Live Text for selecting text in images, Notifications redesign, and improvements to many built-in apps including Music, Maps, Photos, Spotlight, and more.

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By Paul Horowitz - iPad, News - 1 Comment

Should You Install iOS 15 Right Away, or Wait?

Sep 20, 2021 - 3 Comments

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are available, but should you install them onto your iPhone or iPad right away, or should you wait?

This is a common question for many users, but this year leaves you with some more options if you’re not quite ready to install the latest update.

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By Paul Horowitz - iPad, iPhone, News - 3 Comments

How to Replace a Lost Recovery Key for Apple ID with iPhone or iPad

Sep 20, 2021 - 20 Comments

How to Replace Lost Recovery Key on iPhone

Apple reintroduced the Recovery Key security feature in modern iOS and iPadOS versions that may come in handy for resetting your Apple ID password. Recovery Key acts as an extra layer of security for your Apple account just in case you forget your password, and lose access to your trusted device. But what happens if you need a new recovery key for your Apple ID?

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How to Add Translations to Favorites on iPhone

Sep 19, 2021 - Leave a Comment

How to Add Translations to Favorites on iPhone & iPad

If you’re a regular Translate app user on iPhone (or iPad), you may wish to take advantage of the favorite translations feature, for particular phrases or commonly referenced translations. Maybe there’s a particular phrase that you need translation for every now and then, for example, common questions like “What’s a good restaurant?” or “Where is the nearest gas station?” or anything else really, you can translate it once using the app and add it to your favorites.

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How to Enable On-Device Translate Mode on iPhone

Sep 19, 2021 - 4 Comments

How to Enable On-Device Mode for Translate on iPhone

Have you tried out the Translate app on your iPhone to make language translations and communicate with someone who speaks a different language? If so, you may be interested in using its on-device mode to make sure the translations are not made on Apple’s servers.

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By Hamlin Rozario - iPhone, Tips & Tricks - 4 Comments

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