Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack is here with a clean design and seamless integration with iPhone 12 and iOS. But is it worth the $99 price tag? Follow along for a detailed comparison of the Apple MagSafe Battery vs. Mophie and Anker’s solid alternatives at half the price.
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The highly anticipated third fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor is set for Saturday, July 10 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT at the T-Mobile Arena. Here’s how to watch Poirier vs. McGregor UFC 264 on the web, iPhone, Apple TV, and more.
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The new International Collection for Apple Watch with 22 new Sport Loop bands and accompanying watch faces launched this week. And the great part is you can enjoy the new watch faces even if you’re not buying one of the bands. Below we’ve got all of the App Clips to quickly download all of the international Apple Watch faces.
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Eager to test out everything arriving with watchOS 8 like the new Mindfulness app, Focus mode, Photo watch faces with Portrait mode, multiple timers, AssistiveTouch, and more? Read along for how to install watchOS 8 public or developer beta.
Update: The free public beta for watchOS 8 is now available.
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The newest Beats in-ear headphones have officially arrived and they come with a compelling set of features priced $100 below AirPods Pro. But even though they come with active noise cancellation, transparency mode, Hey Siri support, and more, there are some tradeoffs. Let’s look at the Beats Studio Buds vs. AirPods and AirPods Pro to see how they all stack up.
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Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and channels officially launched this week giving both creators and listeners more flexibility. While the two new features can work together, they can also function separately. Follow along for a look at how they work in iOS 14.6 and later.
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Spatial Audio has officially launched on Apple Music, powered by Dolby Atmos for those running iOS/tvOS 14.6 and macOS 11.4 or later. Let’s look at how to find and play Spatial Audio, as well as how to enable the feature to work with other headphones besides AirPods and Beats.
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Apple’s second all-virtual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off Monday, June 7 at 10 am PT. We’re expecting to see iOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS 12, and more unveiled with the possibility of new hardware too. Follow along for how to watch Apple’s WWDC21 keynote on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and any device on the web.
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Google’s iOS lead has shared an interesting look at his favorite tips and tricks with Google iPhone and iPad apps for advanced users today. From new widget features and handoff with Chrome mobile to Mac, to Face ID support in Google Drive and more, check out these 7 Google iOS power user tips.
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WWDC 2021 is just a week away and ahead of this year’s all-virtual event, Apple has opened up registration for the new limited Digital Lounges to connect with Apple engineers and designers. We’ll also look at how to sign up for 1-on-1 developer labs, the new Pavilions feature, and more.
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After launching in 2015 with free unlimited storage and marketing the service around that key feature, Google Photos has become a popular option even for Apple users. However, that’s changing as the company announced last fall that the free unlimited storage is ending on June 1. Read on for how to export Google Photos to iCloud Photos.
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One of the new camera features that landed with the iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max is the ability to shoot video in Dolby Vision at 60 frames per second (30 fps max on iPhone 12/mini). And with the new Apple TV 4K, you can watch the high frame rate HDR Dolby Vision videos from your iPhone on your big screen.
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One of the big changes arriving with the second-gen Apple TV 4K is the all-new Siri Remote. Along with the new design comes a dedicated power button to control not just the set-top box but also your TV and receiver. Let’s look at how to control power and volume with your Apple TV Siri Remote, including troubleshooting tips and more.
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Apple Card Family Sharing was announced back at the company’s Spring Loaded event in April. Now with iOS 14.6, some of the features are officially live and bring a lot more flexibility to the credit card. And two new videos today highlight how to share Apple Card with family members who are 13 or older.
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The new Apple TV 4K is here with a new processor, high frame rate HDR, all-new Siri remote, ARC support, and more. And one of the great features that will be new to those upgrading from the Apple TV HD (or from other boxes) is the option to set HomePod as Apple TV’s default speaker(s).
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Whether finding a charger in your house is a constant challenge, you want to make a central hub for your family’s devices, or just want to tame a rat’s nest of wires and cables, follow along for a look at some of the best multi-device chargers for families when it comes to iPhone, iPad, MacBooks, and more.
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Tired of being interrupted by phone calls ringing through from your iPhone on your computer? Read along for how to turn off Mac phone calls, both temporarily and permanently.
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UFC 262 and the lightweight title bout is set for Saturday, May 15 at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT at the Toyota Center in Houston. Here’s how to watch UFC 262 Oliveira vs Chandler on the web, iPhone, Apple TV, and more.
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A valuable update to Apple Maps that came with iOS 14 is cycling directions. While Google Maps has had this feature for some time, Apple goes a step further by including if you’ll be using bike lanes or side roads on your route, a toggle to avoid busy roads or hills, and more. Read along for a look at how to use the Apple Maps cycling directions in iOS 14.
Update May 2021: Apple has expanded the feature recently across California and Seattle.
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The Reminders app has gotten some nice improvements with iOS 14.5. Let’s look at the new options to better organize your to-dos as well as print iPhone Reminders.
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AirTag is officially out in the wild and includes seamless integration with iOS and a compelling host of features to keep track of your items. Let’s dive into the setup, how to find AirTags with the precision UI, enter Lost Mode, replace the battery, what sound effects mean, and much more.
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The new iPad Pro is the first of Apple’s tablets to come with 5G for the cellular models. While Apple normally doesn’t do discounts, it’s partnered with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon to offer rebates when you buy a cellular iPad Pro through the Apple Store – but there is some fine print to sift through. Follow along for how the 5G iPad Pro rebate works through Apple.
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Apple has included a nice improvement for its Fitness+ service with iOS 14.5 – AirPlay support. Let’s look at the pros and cons and how to AirPlay Apple Fitness+ classes to your TV.
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One of the notable changes with iOS 14.5 is iPhone 11 battery recalibration. The new feature gives an updated, more accurate reading of your device’s maximum battery capacity and peak performance capability and can fix unexpected battery drain. And in rare cases, it could lead to a free battery replacement. Follow along for a hands-on look at how iPhone battery calibration works.
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