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07-06-26 -
How to react to photos with emojis in iCloud shared albums
Find out how to quickly react to a shared photo with your preferred emoji in the new and upgraded iCloud shared albums in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and iCloud beta. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 have made changes to shared iCloud ...
07-03-26 -
macOS 27: Use touch to control the Mac window in iPad Sidecar
Use touch to interact with Mac app windows while using Sidecar on an iPad running iPadOS 27 and Mac running macOS 27 Golden Gate. If you own a Mac and an iPad but don’t know what Sidecar is, let me quickly get you up to speed. Sidecar is...
07-03-26 -
Apple plans five new iPhone models; aims to take market share
Apple is doubling down on its smartphone dominance with an ambitious roadmap that includes five new iPhone models over the coming months, according to a new report from Nikkei Asia. The strategy aims to boost market share even as a global memory s...
07-03-26 -
Apple preps upgraded iPad Pro and redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro
Apple is gearing up for one of its busiest hardware years yet in 2027, with fresh updates to the iPad Pro and a significant redesign for its more affordable MacBook Pro on the horizon. According to Bloomberg News‘ Mark Gurman, these releases wil...
07-02-26 -
How to save a slideshow as a video on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
In this step-by-step tutorial, we walk you through the quick steps to export a slideshow as a video file in the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. For context, the Apple Photos app lets yo...
07-02-26 -
How to increase the text size on Apple TV in tvOS 27
Learn how to increase the overall system text size on Apple TV in tvOS 27 if you have difficulty seeing the on-screen options in their default size. tvOS automatically adjusts the on-screen text size based on the television’s screen size...
07-01-26 -
How to use the new consolidated Find My app in watchOS 27
Learn how to use the new Find My app on your Apple Watch running watchOS 27 to keep track of your devices, AirTags, and family members straight from your wrist. Find My isn’t a new app, but it’s for Apple Watch. This is because...
07-01-26 -
Apple releases power-packed updates to Apple Creator Studio
Apple today introduced power-packed updates to Apple Creator Studio, a groundbreaking collection of creative apps that build on the essential role Mac, iPad, and iPhone play in the lives of millions around the world. Featuring new AI capabilities ...
07-01-26 -
American Express expands membership rewards points redemption with Apple Pay ...
American Express has announced a significant enhancement to its Membership Rewards program, introducing seamless points redemption directly through Apple Pay checkouts. This update gives eligible U.S. Card Members greater flexibility to use their ...
06-30-26 -
How to filter photos by members in shared iCloud album
Learn how to use the new ‘Shared by’ filtering option in a shared iCloud album on iPhone, iPad, and Mac that lets you see images and videos uploaded by a particular participant. iCloud shared albums are a terrific way to ensure...
06-30-26 -
Apple releases iOS 26.5.2 and iPadOS 26.5.2
Apple today pushed out iOS 26.5.2 (and the corresponding iPadOS 26.5.2), a minor maintenance release that arrives roughly a month after iOS 26.5.1. As expected for a .2 update this late in the iOS 26 lifecycle, it contains no new features — just...
06-30-26 -
How to set your WhatsApp username on iPhone and Android
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to reserve your unique username on WhatsApp, edit it if you change your mind, and also block people from messaging you even if they have your username. WhatsApp has started rolling out the usernames f...
06-29-26 -
How to undo or redo Home Screen changes in iPadOS 27
iPadOS 27 adds easily accessible buttons to revert (undo) or continue (redo) a change made to your iPad Home Screen. This simple but handy option not only allows you to course-correct any change, but also lets you see how the Home Screen looks, an...
06-29-26 -
How to temporarily hide your location in Find My on iOS 27
Find out how to temporarily stop a friend or family member from seeing your location, without alerting them that you have paused location sharing. For context, Find My lets you share your location with other people for an hour, the entire day, or ...
06-26-26 -
3 iPhone Mirroring improvements I love in iOS 27
In this brief post, I talk about three small changes to iPhone Mirroring in iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate that have further improved my user experience. Note that as of writing, iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate are in the developer beta stage. 1....
06-25-26 -
How to create temporary shared iCloud album in iOS 27
Find out how to create a temporary shared iCloud album in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27 Golden Gate and set it to auto-delete after 30 days. You can create a shared iCloud album and add family and friends to it to conveniently and wirelessly shar...
06-25-26 -
How to download and install watchOS 27 on Apple Watch
In this step-by-step tutorial, we guide you through downloading and installing watchOS 27 quickly on your Apple Watch to try out the new features before the general public. Before you get to the steps, please keep these important points in mind. C...
06-24-26 -
Fix iOS 27 stuck on Indexing in Progress
Learn what to do if your iPhone or iPad running iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 is stuck on the “Indexing in Progress” status, and you notice an overall system slowness. I updated my iPhone and iPad Pro to the new iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 developer beta on da...
06-23-26 -
iOS 27: Shared iCloud photo album will take up your iCloud space
Apple has sneakily made changes to the shared iCloud Photos album in the name of an ‘upgrade,’ which could be worse than you think! If you have used Shared Albums in the past, you know that an album can have up to 5000 photos a...
06-22-26 -
How to see iPhone Indexing in Progress status in iOS 27
Learn how to check the indexing progress of your iPhone or iPad, including the exact percentage completed, using the Apple Console app on Mac. Once you update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, you’ll see an “Indexing in Prog...
06-22-26 -
Mac-like recovery mode for iPhone and iPad coming in iOS 27
iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 bring a Mac-style recovery mode to iPhone and iPad, allowing devices to boot into a lightweight recovery environment without loading the full OS. Similar to Apple silicon Macs, users can trigger it by powering off the device a...
06-19-26 -
How to install tvOS 27 on your Apple TV
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to download and install the latest tvOS 27 developer beta on your Apple TV so you can try it out before it’s available to everyone later this year. Note that tvOS 27 is only supported on 2nd...
06-18-26 -
How to draw in Notes on Mac in macOS 27
In this brief tutorial, we show you how to draw and sketch right in the Apple Notes app on your Mac running macOS 27 Golden Gate, without having to rely on your iPhone, iPad, or external touchscreen devices. The incredible Continuity feature has a...
06-18-26 -
How to change the Liquid Glass level in iOS 27 macOS 27
Find out how to manually adjust the glassy/transparency level of the Liquid Glass interface on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate. The Liquid Glass design language Apple introduced last year across its d...
06-18-26 -
Higher Apple prices are sending Micron stock to a record high
Micron shares hit fresh record highs after outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook signaled higher iPhone prices, underscoring robust demand for premium memory and reinforcing the ongoing boom in the memory sector. This surge marks Micron’s 34th record clos...
06-18-26 -
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip crunch, says outgoing CEO Tim Cook
In an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple’s outgoing CEO Tim Cook confirmed that price hikes across Apple’s product lineup are now “unavoidable” due to skyrocketing costs and tightening supply of memory and storage chip...
06-17-26 -
Apples HomeKit Secure Video service is becoming seriously impressive
With iOS 27, Apple is rolling out Apple Intelligence-powered features like AI video summaries, natural-language search, richer notifications, faster performance, and upcoming 4K support — giving its privacy-focused smart home camera system a muc...
06-17-26 -
Apple TV drops to just $5.99/month for Amazon Prime members 50% off limited-...
Apple is teaming up with Amazon to make its premium streaming service more accessible than ever. Prime members can now subscribe to for only $5.99 per month — a full 50% discount off the regular $12.99 price — for up to two months. This timely...
06-17-26 -
India pollution board drops scrutiny of Apple supplier Tatas iPhone parts plant
Apple’s Indian supplier Electronics announced on Tuesday that the state pollution control board has dropped its scrutiny of the company’s iPhone components plant after the firm addressed concerns over contamination. The Tamil Nadu pollution co...
06-16-26 -
Apples initial iOS 27 and macOS 27 betas are remarkably stable
Apple’s first developer betas are rarely known for their polish, but iOS 27 (and macOS 27) appear to be breaking that rule. In this personal account, Ben Lovejoy explains why he took the unusual step of installing the initial betas on his daily-...
06-16-26 -
How to install macOS 27 Golden Gate on another partition
In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to download and install macOS Golden Gate (currently in beta) on a second partition of your Mac. This ensures your current macOS setup stays untouched and as it is, and the Golden Gate beta installati...
06-15-26 -
How to build Siri shortcuts just by describing in iOS 27
Turn your ideas and needs into powerful Apple Shortcuts just by describing what you want to do on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 27. Apple Shortcuts was first introduced nearly a decade ago with iOS 12. And since iOS 13, it has been preinstalled ...
06-13-26 -
Apples Liquid Glass fixes in iOS 27 go beyond a simple slider
Apple’s controversial “Liquid Glass” translucent UI effect, which drew heavy criticism for poor legibility in its initial release, has seen major improvements in the iOS 27 developer beta. While the new transparency slider lets users dial th...
06-13-26 -
The real Siri has arrived: Apple fulfills its original vision
After years of underwhelming performance, Apple is finally delivering on Siri’s original promise. In a new USA Today column, tech analyst Bob O’Donnell explains how the revamped Siri AI — unveiled at WWDC 2026 and powered by Apple Intelligen...
06-13-26 -
Apples dominance deepens with global market share gains across key product se...
Apple continues to solidify its position as a tech powerhouse, with impressive gains in market share across its product lineup. According to Counterpoint Research data comparing Q1 2025 to Q1 2026, the company is expanding its influence in both vo...
06-13-26 -
Apple drops support for watchOS 27 on original Apple Watch Ultra, SE 2, and s...
Apple just announced watchOS 27, and it’s delivering a wakeup call for many owners of older Apple Watch models. The upcoming update will only run on the Apple Watch SE 3, Series 9–11, Ultra 2, and Ultra 3 — leaving the original 2022 Ultra, S...
06-13-26 -
Investors are misreading Apples latest AI announcement. Apple got it right th...
Despite lukewarm initial reviews calling Apple’s latest AI announcements uninspired and derivative, the company’s pragmatic approach to enhancing Siri and Apple Intelligence may prove more effective than critics realize. With iPhone sales alre...
06-12-26 -
How to save a video frame as photo on iPhone, iPad, Mac
Find out how to export a video frame as a photo in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 Golden Gate to capture a moment in the clip without having to take a screenshot. While taking a screenshot on both iOS and macOS is super easy, doing it to save a s...
06-12-26 -
How to use the new Drawing tool in iOS 27 Messages app
In this brief tutorial, we show you how to use the revamped Drawing iMessage app to handwrite or sketch something personal and send it to friends and family from your iPhone and iPad. The Apple Messages app has had a Digital Touch feature for a lo...
06-11-26 -
Apples AI could usher in a historic upgrade cycle, and Wall Street is missing...
Following Apple’s WWDC keynote, shares dipped as investors seemed underwhelmed by the new AI announcements, including an upgraded Siri. However, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring argues the market is missing the bigger picture: Apple’s AI r...
06-10-26 -
iCloud+ subscribers gain higher daily limits for Apple Intelligence features ...
Apple is introducing daily usage limits on certain advanced Apple Intelligence capabilities in iOS 27, particularly those that depend on powerful cloud-based server models. However, iCloud+ subscribers will receive significantly higher allowances ...
06-10-26 -
Apple unveils innovative features and intelligence experiences across services
With the 2027 software releases coming this fall, Apple is bringing powerful new features to services users. New offerings include improved Flyover views and Local Lists in Apple Maps, flexible sharing options in Find My, the ability to use Visual...
06-10-26 -
Apple could be the biggest winner in AI. Heres why.
In a new Yahoo Finance interview, Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, made a compelling case: Apple stands poised to emerge as the biggest winner in the artificial intelligence revolution — not necessarily by de...
06-10-26 -
Full list of devices that support Apples new OS 27
Apple announced new versions of its operating systems at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2026. The new versions focus heavily on AI features and overall system improvements. Find out whether your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Appl...
06-09-26 -
How to install iOS 27 on your iPhone or iPad
In this quick step-by-step tutorial, we explain how you can download and install the newest iOS 27 developer beta on your iPhone and iPadOS 27 on your iPad. Apple announced the successor of iOS 26 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on J...
06-09-26 -
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI could add $75-$100 to Apple stock Wedbush
Wedbush Securities’ top analyst Daniel Ives remains highly bullish on Apple following the company’s WWDC 2026 keynote. In a new note, Ives reiterated his “Outperform” (Buy) rating and $400 price target, arguing that Apple’s refreshed AI ...
06-09-26 -
Apples Siri AI is not Google Gemini with Apple branding; heres how it really ...
Apple’s new Siri AI (unveiled today at WWDC 2026) is powered by Google’s Gemini-based models under the hood, but it is not a simple “Siri calls Gemini” setup. It’s a deep, customized integration designed to keep Apple’s privacy standar...
06-09-26 -
Apple introduces Siri AI, a remarkably more capable and personal assistant po...
Apple today introduced Siri AI, an entirely new version of Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence. A profoundly more capable and conversational assistant with personal context understanding, broad world knowledge, and onscreen awareness, Siri AI can ...
06-08-26 -
Fix Mac app not exporting a usable image or project file
Learn what to do if a Mac application, such as Photoshop, Preview, or Mockuuups Studio, saves an unusable final file instead of a usable image (JPG, PNG) or project file. I have a Setapp subscription, which gives me access to several pro Mac apps,...
06-05-26 -
How and why to get a silent ringtone on your iPhone
In this quick post, I explain why you may want to get a silent tone on your iPhone or iPad, and how to use it on your device. I use two SIM lines on my iPhone. The second SIM is only for my bank (who are instructed never to call me) and backup cel...

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