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6 Ways to Fix MacBook Showing Wrong Date and Time
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To fix date & time issues on a MacBook, you can set the date & time automatically, try changing the server, enable location services, and check your time zone and current region. If the automatic options don't work, you can manually set the date and time on your MacBook. You can restart your MacBook, update macOS, or boot your Mac in Safe Mode. If your own an Intel-powered Mac, you can also try resetting NVRAM/PRAM.
iOS 18 to Boost Apple Music With Smarter Song Transitions & More: Report
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According to a report by AppleInsider, the upcoming iOS 18 will bring a "Smart Song Transition" feature that allows a user to adjust the crossfade duration and pick between one and twelve seconds. It might dynamically apply the Crossfade effect to the track a user is playing. Also, iOS 18 might also bring a new Spatial Gaming mode and other audio improvements. Apple is also reportedly exploring a new feature called "Passthrough" for Apple Music and QuickTime Player.
All macOS Versions in Order Until 2024
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In 2000, Apple launched the first Mac operating system named Mac OS X Public Beta. This was followed by the Public release of Mac OS X 10.0 in 2001. At the time of writing this article, macOS 15 Sequoia is the latest macOS version launched on September 16, 2024. Rolled out in October 2021, macOS 12 Monterey is the oldest macOS still supported.
How to Record Screen with Audio on Mac [2024 Guide]
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Apple offers some built-in options to record your Macs. On macOS Mojave or later, the easiest way to record the screen with audio on Mac using the Screenshot Toolbar. There's also a native macOS app, QuickTime that lets you screen record with audio on any Mac. Besides these built-in options, you can go for third-party screen recorders as well.
What Does “Service Battery” Mean on MacBook and How to Fix It
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MacBooks have a Battery Health feature that shows battery degradation over time. If your MacBook shows "Service Battery", it means the battery has a lowered charging capacity or isn't functioning normally. On newer Macs, you would see "Service Recommended" rather than "Service Battery".
No Chatbot! iOS 18 Is Reportedly Adding These AI Features to iPhone
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According to Mark Gurman, the upcoming iOS 18 will focus on "proactive intelligence" and aim to improve Siri's voice capabilities, giving it a more conversational feel. The AI features include the auto-summarization feature for notifications, providing quick synopses of news articles, transcribing voice memos, and improving calendar suggestions. Despite some AI enhancements, Apple's proprietary chatbot will still be missing. To cater to consumer demands, Apple is reportedly teaming up with OpenAI to integrate the startup’s technology into iOS 18.
How to Use Guided Access on iPad (2024 Guide)
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To enable Guided Access on an iPad, go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Guided Access and turn this feature on. Now, open an app you wish to use and triple-press the Top or Home button to start a Guided Access session. Once you're done, triple-press the Top button or Home button, enter the passcode, and hit the End button.
Weird iOS 17.5 Bug Is Resurfacing Years Old Deleted Photos for Some Users
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Apple started rolling out the iOS 17.5 update on May 13, 2024. Now, there are some reports from iOS users claiming their iPhone is bringing back old deleted photos out of nowhere after updating to iOS 17.5. In some cases, the photos which were deleted some years ago have started resurfacing in the user's photo libraries. This could be due to an indexing bug or a syncing issue between Apple devices and iCloud Photos.
Apple previewed some exciting accessibility features arriving later this year with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and visionOS 2. Some of the major iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 accessibility features include Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, Vocal Shortcuts, Vehicle Motion cues, and CarPlay improvements. Eye tracking will allow iPhone and iPad users to navigate their devices with just their eyes and will work across iOS and iPadOS apps.
Touchscreen MacBooks Not Entirely Out of the Picture (yet): Apple
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In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple's vice president of iPad and Mac product marketing, Tom Boger explained how the new iPad compares to the Mac. He clarified that Apple doesn’t see the two devices as competitors. Rather, the Mac and iPad are "complementary" to each other. When asked about Touchscreen Macs, Boger replied “Oh, I can’t say we never change our mind”.
5 Changes in the New M4 iPad Pro You Might Not Know
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The 2024 iPad Pro is a beautifully thin and impressive tablet with a Tandem OLED display, a powerful M4 chipset, and other upgrades. Apple silently pushed some major changes to the table, making it harder to know what's changed and what's missing. Read on to know the 5 major untold features about the new 2024 iPad Pro.
Who is John Ternus, Tim Cook’s Most Likely Successor and Next Apple CEO
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As Tim Cook is set to turn 64, which nears the traditional retirement age, there are speculations about who could likely replace him as Apple's next CEO. One name that stands out is John Ternus, the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at Apple who reports directly to Tim Cook. Read on to know why John Ternus seems to be Tim Cook's most probable successor.
What is Nano-Texture Glass on M4 iPad Pro and Should You Get It?
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Apple offers a nano-texture glass option for 1TB and 2TB storage variants of the new OLED iPad Pro. The nano-texture glass coating can significantly reduce glare without affecting the overall image quality. They are especially designed for users who work in challenging lighting conditions or deal with color-managed workflows.
What is Tandem OLED on the New M4 iPad Pro? Explained
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The latest M4 iPad Pro features the much-anticipated OLED display that Apple calls "Tandem OLED". A Tandem OLED panel has multiple OLED screens stacked on top of each other. The new OLED iPad Pro offers several benefits like higher brightness levels, perfect blacks, and a better contrast ratio.
Apple launched the new Apple Pencil Pro with some exciting features like barrel roll & squeeze gestures and Find My App support. In case you're planning to buy an Apple Pencil or are excited to swap the older stylus for a new one, we've compared all the Apple Pencils based on the features offered and their pricing.
iPad Pro M4 (2024) vs iPad Pro M2 (2022): Specs Comparison
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Apple unveiled the much-awaited OLED iPad Pro at its "Let Loose" event on May 7, 2024. The latest iPad Pro is a well-designed device that packs everything you would expect from a premium tablet. The M4 chipset should fairly make the new iPad Pro future-proof. If you're a casual user, you might not feel a huge difference between the two iPads. On the flip side, if you're a video editor or someone who's into heavy-duty design, the 2024 iPad Pro makes a worthy upgrade.
Apple Announces New iPad Pro with OLED Display and M4 Chip
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Apple announces its new iPad Pro with an OLED screen and M4 chipset. The 2024 iPad Pro features an Ultra Retina XDR OLED panel, an M4 chip, enhanced aesthetics, and other upgrades. The new iPads are available for pre-order starting today and will hit the shelves starting next week.
Apple Unveils New iPad Air with M2 Chip and Two Size Options
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Apple announces its new iPad Air with M2 chipset. For the first time ever, Apple launched a bigger 13-inch iPad Air as well. The 2024 iPad Air models are available for pre-order starting today and will be up for grabs starting May.
Apple Pencil Pro Could Be Unveiled at ‘Let Loose’ iPad Event
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The code on Apple's official website for Japan has revealed multiple mentions of the name "Apple Pencil Pro." All the mentions are in the page source and developer views of the site, with no publicly visible references yet. Currently, Apple sells Apple Pencil (1st-generation), Apple Pencil (2nd-generation), and Apple Pencil (USB-C). Apple's Let Loose Event will primarily focus on the new iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil, and other accessories.
According to a recent investor note, Apple reportedly plans to enter the foldable devices space with a 20.3-inch MacBook-iPad Hybrid and a foldable iPhone. The mass production of a 20.3-inch foldable device is expected to commence in late 2025, followed by a foldable iPhone in late 2026. Apple’s exciting and expensive foldable lineup would target the “ultra high-end market.”
How to Find Lost Apple Pencil [2024 Guide]
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The first and easiest way to find a lost Apple Pencil is to use your connected iPad. Open Settings -> Bluetooth, and if your Apple Pencil appears to be Connected, it should be between a range of 30 feet. You can also use a Bluetooth tracker app to track your Apple Pencil location. Since Apple Pencil doesn't work with Find My, you will have to manually retrace your steps to find your missing Apple Pencil.
Why Is My MacBook Fan So Loud and How to Fix It
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Some of the most common reasons why your MacBook fan is so loud include faulty adapters, poor air circulation, running resource-intensive tasks at a stretch, and hardware damage. To fix Mac loud fan problems, you can check the vents, ensure proper air circulation, check CPU usage, update macOS, or check your charging accessories. If nothing works, you should contact Apple support.
How to Disable Journaling Suggestions on iPhone
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By default, the Journal app on your iPhone will show personalized suggestions based on your locations, photos, music, workouts, and podcasts. If you don't find these useful, you can go to Settings -> Journal and turn on Skip Journaling Suggestions. In case you wish to disable Journal suggestions for a specific category, go to Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Journaling Suggestions -> Turn off all
Macbook Screen Flickering? (100% Working Fixes)
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MacBook screen flickering issues may occur due to software glitches, outdated macOS, malware, or hardware problems. To fix this, restart your MacBook, check for macOS updates, run Apple diagnostics, or reinstall macOS. You can also try resetting NVRAM and SMC on Intel-based Macs. If nothing helps, you should contact Apple support.
Hot Corners Mac: How to Set Up Corner Gestures on Your Mac
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Hot Corners are simple gestures that allow you to quickly trigger an action when you move the pointer to a corner. To set up Hot Corners on Mac, go to System Settings -> Desktop & Dock -> Hot Corners and set specific actions you wish to trigger on every corner of the screen. At the moment, macOS allows you to choose from 11 different options for each corner.
How to Disable Hot Corners on Mac?
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To deactivate Hot Corners on a Mac, go to System Settings -> Desktop & Dock -> Hot Corners and choose "-" for each Hot Corners sub-menu. You can also disable Hot Corners on a Mac using Terminal. If you don't want to disable Hot Corners completely, you can assign a Modifier key to every Hot Corner action to avoid accidental triggers.
New UK Laws Want Apple to State for How Long iPhones Will Receive Security Updates
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A new British cybersecurity law requires smart device manufacturers like Apple must maintain minimum security standards or face huge penalties. These laws aim to safeguard internet-connected devices against hacking and cyber-attacks. The British cybersecurity law specifically targets the inadequacies in current security measures and mandates three main changes. In case of any non-compliance, the offended company will have to pay a fine of up to £10 million or 4% of the company's global turnover.
How to Manually Add Data to Health App on iPhone
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The Health app on an iPhone allows you to enter data manually. For this, go to the Health app and tap on the Browse tab from the bottom. Then tap on Activity, choose a subcategory, and tap on Add Data to manually add data to the Health app on iPhone.If you ever forget to start a workout on your Apple Watch, you can manually add workout data in the Health app.
Apple Faces New Hurdle: After iOS, EU Now Identifies iPadOS as Digital Gatekeeper
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The European Commission on Monday announced that iPadOS, Apple's operating system for iPad has been identified as a significant digital gatekeeper under the EU's new tech rules. Now, Apple has a six-month deadline to make necessary changes to iPadOS so that it fully complies with the DMA. Faling to do so may result in significant fines, that can amount to 10 percent of a company's global revenue.
Best macOS Sonoma Widgets in 2024
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You can find some useful macOS Sonoma Widgets that you can add to your Mac's desktop or the Notification Center. Some of the best first-party macOS Sonoma widgets are Weather, World Clock, and Screen Time. Other must-try Mac widgets include Todoist, Drafts, Calendar, News, World Clock, Color Widgets, and Spark Mail.
iOS 18 Rumored to Overhaul Several Built-in Apple Apps
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According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, the upcoming iOS 18 might overhaul some of the most popular Apple's built-in apps, including Mail, Notes, Photos, and Fitness. Besides, Apple Maps, Notes, and Calculator apps are also expected to receive some great updates. The overall OS is likely to get an overhaul with a series of design tweaks that will make the app designs more “modular” and “easier to update and customize”.
How to Tag Pets and People in Photos on iPhone
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The Photos app on an iPhone automatically scans your photos and recognises the faces of people and pets. To give them a name, go to Photos app -> Albums -> People, Pets & Places, tap on the photo and then tap on Add Name.
You can also tap your pets and people manually. For this, go to the photo, swipe it up, and then tap on the pet or person with a question mark.
2027 iPhones Could Arrive with the World’s First 1.6nm Processors
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Recently, TSMC announced plans to begin the production of its breakthrough 1.6nm chips by 2026. The new 1.6nm node, named the "A16" process will greatly improve the chip density and performance. The key feature of the A16 chip manufacturing process is the Super Power Rail (SPR) technology where the power rails are moved to the back of the chip to allow additional signal rails on the front.
Apple’s Releases 4 New Open-Source AI Models that Run On-Device
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Ahead of the WWDC 2024, Apple releases a family of open-source large language models that run on-device rather than on cloud servers. There are 8 OpenELM models in total, four of which were pre-trained using the CoreNet library, while the other four are instruction-tuned models. The OpenELM release might be the latest chunk of Apple’s behind-the-scenes preparation of iOS 18 AI features.
How to Play White Noise on an iPhone
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Apple offers some relaxation-inducing sounds built right into iOS. To play white noise on an iPhone, Settings > Accessibility > Hearing > Audio/Visual > Background Sounds and turn the toggle on. You can choose from different sounds, including Balanced noise, Bright noise, Dark noise, Ocean, Rain, and Stream. You can also set background sounds as an Accessibility shortcut or play white noise using the Back Tap gesture.
After 14 Years, iPads May Finally Get a Built-in Calculator App
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According to a report by MacRumors, Apple will finally release a Calculator app for the iPad as a part of iPadOS 18. This means, all the iPad models supported by the upcoming iOS 18 will get a native Calculator app. The upcoming macOS 15 is likely to bring a revamped Calculator app with the Notes app integration and other features. Apple will give the first preview of the iPadOS 18 and other major software updates at its WWDC Keynote event on June 10, 2024.
How to Disable “AirPods Found Moving With You” Notification
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If you see an "AirPods Found Moving With You" alert on your iPhone, it means the Find My app has noticed an unknown pair of AirPods have the same direction and location as you for quite a while. To disable these alerts, you can try to find those AirPods, Identify the owner, or Disable AirPods. If you get alerts for a known pair of AirPods, you can reset your AirPods or enable Family Sharing.
How to Use AirPods as Hearing Aids
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Apple offers a Live Listen feature that turns your iPhone into a microphone that sends sound to your AirPods in real-time. With this feature, you can use your AirPods as hearing aids. Go to Settings > Control Center and add the Live Listen feature. Once you've done this, open the Control Center, tap on the Hearing button, and then tap on the Live Listen feature.
How to Change iCloud Email [2024 Guide]
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To change an iCloud email associated with your Apple ID, you can add a new email address in the iCloud Mail and then set it as a default address. In case the iCloud email is your Apple ID, you will have to change your Apple ID. You can change your Apple ID on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How to Change the Size and Color of Mac Pointer
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With macOS Monterey, Apple introduced an array of personalization features, and one of them is cursor customization. To change the size of the Mac pointer, go to System Settings > Accessibility > Display and adjust the Pointer size slider. To change the color of the Mac pointer, go to System Settings > Accessibility > Display and choose Pointer Outline Color and Pointer Fill Color.
How to Remove Flashlight From Lock Screen on iPhone
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With the iPhone X, Apple added a flashlight icon as the default setting on the Lock Screen. With iOS 18, you can now remove the flashlight control from your iPhone lock screen pretty easily. If you're on iOS 17 or older versions, you will have to disable the Raise to Wake and Tap or Swipe to Wake features to prevent the flashlight from turning on accidentally.
How to Change Siri’s Voice on iPhone
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You can easily change Siri's voice to make your voice assistant more convenient and fun to use. To change Siri's voice on an iPhone, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Voice and choose your preferred option. You can also change Siri's language by going to Settings > Siri & Search > Language.