It’s common to have the “wrong” Siri answer. You can ask your Apple Watch to set an alarm, for instance, and find that it’s your HomePod that does it. Here’s how to make sure that Siri is listening to you on the device you intended. Every time you say the ...
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How to turn on AirDrop
AirDrop is a fast and easy way to share images, documents, and other files between Apple devices. But before you use it, you’ll need to turn the feature on. The AirDrop feature is often the quickest way to transfer content between iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac. And beyond sharing ...
Read More »What to do when you forgot your Apple ID password
Apple gives you many different ways to recover a lost Apple ID password, but they do get increasingly complicated. Here’s what you can and must do if you forget, plus if your iPhone or other device is lost too. Look, just don’t forget your Apple ID password, okay? It’s not ...
Read More »FBI investigates Capitol attack iPhone data over & school iPad recoveries in the Apple Crime Blotter
The FBI collects location data as evidence for the Capitol attack investigation, an arrest over an iPhone viral video, an armed robbery of a Boost Mobile store, and more in this week’s Apple Crime Blotter. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, looking at news from the world of ...
Read More »Apple starts early work on folding iPhone, testing in-screen Touch ID for ‘iPhone 13’
Apple has started early development work on a foldable iPhone and is planning incremental changes for its 2021 iPhone lineup, though one major upgrade could see the inclusion of an in-screen fingerprint sensor. According to a Bloomberg report Friday, Apple still hasn’t solidified plans to launch a foldable iPhone. Thus ...
Read More »Apple now blocking new installs of sideloaded iOS apps on M1 Macs
Apple has enabled server-side protections against sideloading iPhone and iPad apps onto M1-based Macs, though previously installed apps will continue to function. Developers can choose to prevent their iOS or iPadOS apps from being available on the Mac App Store. Until now, users have been getting around this restriction by ...
Read More »Apple the top pick in growing PC market, analyst says
Apple will continue to benefit from continued momentum in the PC market, a growth trend that investment bank Cowen says will be sustained into 2021. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider, lead analyst Krish Sankar updated his PC unit forecasts to grow another 2% year-over-year in 2021. That’s ...
Read More »What are iPad wallpaper dimensions?
All iPads are not created equal, and resolutions can vary. Here’s a list of resolutions to help you make pixel-perfect wallpapers for your iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, or iPad Pro. A quick way to make your iPad feel more personal is to change your wallpaper to match your style. ...
Read More »How to switch from PC to Mac, and what you need to know
If you’re a long-time Windows user, jumping over to macOS may seem to need a lot of effort, but it’s a lot easier than it appears at first glance. Here’s what you need to know about switching over from PC to Mac. Most PC users who make the transition ...
Read More »TCL shows MoveAudio S600 wireless earphones alongside AirPlay soundbars at CES
TCL has used CES to reveal the MoveAudio S600 wireless earbuds, alongside a number of soundbars for televisions that ship with support for Apple’s AirPlay. Alongside its usual array of television and AV announcements at CES 2021, TCL has introduced some items that are of interest to Apple customers. ...
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