Kanika Gogia - Page 8
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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AirPods Pro May Get a New ‘Hearing Aid Mode’ with iOS 18
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Apple is reportedly working on a new "hearing aid mode" for AirPods Pro alongside iOS 18 release. In 2022, the FDA released new guidelines and created a new category of hearing aids that can be purchased over the counter. Apple might plan to enter this market with its AirPods Pro lineup. The hearing aid mode could be a game changer for AirPods Pro users who have hearing disabilities.
How I Want “Siri 2.0” to Unlock Generative AI Magic on iPhone
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Tim Cook confirmed that Apple's Generative AI is coming later this year. Interestingly, the upcoming iOS 18 is expected to bring "Siri 2.0" that's largely relies on generative AI capabilities. I expect Siri 2.0 to deliver human-like interactions, automate tasks complex tasks, add personality to conversations, offer connected experiences, and support more third-party apps.
How to Zoom Out on Mac [2024 Guide]
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There are several ways to zoom in and zoom out on a Mac. You can zoom in and zoom out a specific window or the entire screen on your Mac. One of the most popular ways to zoom on Mac is using keyboard shortcuts. You can use the "Command + -" shortcut to zoom out a specific window and use "Option + Command + -" to zoom out the entire Mac screen. You can also use a trackpad or mouse to zoom out on a Mac.
How to Use Gemini AI Chatbot on iPhone
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You can easily use the Gemini AI chatbot on your iPhone using the Google app or a web browser. All you need is a compatible device and a personal Google account. You can use the free version or upgrade to Gemini Advanced to unlock all the features.
DMA Shatters Apple’s Closed Ecosystem: Uninstalling Safari on iPhone Now Possible
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According to the new compliance document, Apple is preparing to allow iPhone users in the EU to uninstall the Safari browser by the end of 2024. In addition, it is developing more “user-friendly ways" of transferring data from an iPhone to a non-Apple device, which will be available by fall 2025. Furthermore, developers in the EU are allowed to submit requests for additional interoperability for their apps. All these changes apply only to the EU, and no other country or region.
Soon You’d Be Able to Unlock Your Tesla Using Your Apple Watch Natively
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We might see a Tesla app for the Apple Watch that allows owners to lock and unlock Tesla using an Apple Watch. This came after a user posted on X whether Tesla could be controlled via an Apple Watch, to which Tesla CEO Elon Musk replied "Sure". Right now, it's unclear what Tesla has planned and when we might see this feature. Some third-party Apple Watch apps allow you to use your smartwatch to lock and unlock your Tesla.
How to Select Multiple Files on Mac [4 Ways]
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There are various ways to select multiple files on a Mac. First, hold the Shift key to select multiple files on Mac that are in a sequence. If items aren't in a sequence, select one file, hold down the Command key and then select the other files. If you want to select all files on a Mac, use the Command + A keyboard shortcut.
Apple Launches New 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 Chip
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Apple announces its much-buzzed M3 MacBook Air lineup in 13-inch and 15-inch options. The new M3 MacBook Air is claimed to be the “world’s best consumer laptop for AI" in the press release. The 13-inch M3 MacBook Air starts at $1099, and the 15-inch MacBook Air starts at $1299. Both models are available for up for pre-orders starting today, with shipping starting as early as March 8.
iPhone SE 4 Design Revealed in CAD Renders; Still Rocks a Single Camera
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Leaked iPhone SE 4 CAD renders reveal an iPhone 14-like design with a single rear camera. The iPhone SE 4 will likely bring big upgrades, including a 6.1-inch display with Face ID, a USB-C port, and there's a possibility of an Action Button as well. The fourth generation of iPhone SE is expected to be launched sometime in 2025.
New Apple Products Could Be Unveiled This Week; What to Expect
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New reports have surfaced that suggest Apple will announce its new products this week via press releases. Apple might launch a new M2 iPad Air, OLED iPad Pro with M3 chip, Magic Keyboard, M3 MacBook Air, Apple Pencil, iPhone cases, and Apple Watch bands in March. Besides, a new Apple TV and a HomePod with a display are likely to be in Apple's pipeline of upcoming 2024 products.
Major Leak Reveals Chip Details of Upcoming iPad and iPhone Models
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A new leak posted on X (formerly Twitter) reveals chip details of 16 new Apple devices. We might see iPad 11th-gen models with A14 Bionic chip, iPad Mini 7 with A17, 2024 iPad Air models with M2, and the OLED iPad Pro models with M3 processor. The iPhone 16 series is expected to feature an A18 chipset.
Setapp to Launch the First Alternative App Store for iPhones in EU
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The renowned software company MacPaw is all set to launch one of the first third-party app stores on iPhone, named Setapp Store. On Thursday, the company is releasing its Setapp store in Beta, with the stable version arriving in April 2024. With iOS 17.4 and later, Setapp will be available on the iPhone for a monthly subscription. This alternative app store on iOS will feature a curated selection of apps, including fan favorites from the Setapp catalog.
Apple Could Rebrand Apple ID to ‘Apple Account’ in 2024: Report
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Apple is getting ready for a major rebrand of Apple ID to "Apple Account", several sources told MacRumors. Some Apple support documents already have mentions of "Apple Account". We might see this Apple ID rebranding later this year along with iOS 18 and macOS 15. At the moment, it isn't clear why Apple is considering a new name for Apple ID.
During its annual shareholders meeting, Tim Cook said Apple will "break new ground" in Generative AI in 2024. Apple completely scrapped off its Electric Car project and brought the complete focus to AI. Right now, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot are some big names in Generative AI.
How to Allow Pop-ups on Mac
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To see important messages sent by websites, you might have to allow pop-ups sometimes on your Mac. To allow pop-ups on Mac in Safari, go to Safari Settings> Websites> Pop-up windows> allow. For Chrome, visit site settings> privacy and security> pop-ups and redirects and allow all pop-ups on Mac.
Apple Cancels Its Decade-Long Electric Car Project
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Apple has reportedly cancelled its electric car project after a decade-long, multi-billion-dollar effort to rival Tesla. According to Bloomberg, Apple's senior executives decided to wind down the electric car project in recent weeks. Nearly 2000 employees were working on the project, some employees will be moved to Apple’s Generative AI team led by John Giannandrea. Others might be asked to switch to other Apple teams and there will be layoffs as well.
Apple is expected to bring ProMotion Always-on Display technology across its entire iPhone lineup with the iPhone 17 series. Next year, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus will feature OLED displays with the LTPO technology, which makes them the first-ever standard iPhone models to get ProMotion displays. The iPhone 17 and 17 Plus might also feature a taller aspect ratio of 19.6:9, which is currently teased for the iPhone 16 Pro models.
Forgot Screen Time Passcode on iPhone or Mac? Here’s How to Reset It
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Screen Time passcode helps in limiting apps and also applying parental restrictions on your child's iPhone or Mac. If you have forgotten Screen Time passcode on iPhone or Mac, you can easily reset it by entering your Apple ID password. In case, you don't remember your Apple ID credentials, you'll have to reset it first.
Vision Pro Front Glass Cracking Cases Are Increasing by the Day
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Several Vision Pro owners have reported a vertical hairline crack appearing in the front glass of their headsets.
All the reports mentioned that the crack became visible suddenly and for no obvious reason. Apple hasn't officially addressed this issue as a manufacturing or design flaw. The repair would cost you $300 with Apple Care, which could go up to $800 without Apple Care coverage.
How to Sync iPhone Contacts to Mac [2024 Guide]
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There are several ways to sync your iPhone contacts to your Mac. First, iCloud syncing is one of the best ways to sync iPhone contacts across all Apple devices. Second, you can use Finder to sync your iPhone contacts. Third, AirDrop is a convenient option if you wish to transfer selected contacts from iPhone to Mac.
5 Features I Wish to See in watchOS 11
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Over the years, Apple has evolved its watchOS to introduce better features and tracking capabilities. The five features we would like to see in watchOS 11 are a programmable side button, a redesigned nightstand mode that's always on, better health insights, a quick way to see steps count, and a watch face store.
Some iPhone 15 users have been facing ongoing Bluetooth connection issues, according to the complaints on Apple Support Community and MacRumors forums. Most of the complaints came from iPhone 15 users who couldn't connect their iPhones to Bluetooth car systems, headphones, and similar devices. However, some users also face frequent connection dropouts on modern devices like AirPods. Until now, no iOS 17 iteration has fixed this issue.
What is PQ3, Apple’s New iMessage Security Protocol?
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Apple introduced PQ3, the new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage. PQ3 is the first messaging protocol that qualifies to reach what Apple calls "Level 3 security", and offers extensive defenses against even highly sophisticated quantum attacks. The new iMessage security protocol is claimed to surpass protocols in all other widely deployed messaging apps.
How to Transfer Contacts From iPhone to iPhone [2024 Guide]
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There are several ways to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone. AirDrop is one of the best ways to transfer contacts to a new iPhone without iCloud. Second, you can share your contact list using iCloud syncing or iCloud backups. Third, if you've got a Mac, you can use Finder to sync your iPhone contacts. Lastly, you can also use a third-party app to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone with email.
Apple Says the Most Common Method to Dry a Wet iPhone Can Damage It
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For years, a lot of users swear by the rice bag method to dry their wet phones. However, Apple warns users not to put their iPhones in a rice bag when the phone gets wet or a liquid-detection alert appears. The small particles of rice might get into the openings and damage your phone. The best way to dry a wet iPhone is to leave it in a cool area with some airflow.
Apple advertised that the batteries in all the iPhones would retain up to 80% of their original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles. Now, Apple has doubled this claim for the iPhone 15 series. Apple retested the iPhone 15 batteries and concluded that they retain 80% of their capacity at 1,000 complete charge cycles under ideal conditions. This only applies to the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, and not the older iPhone models.
Apple Developing a Smart Ring to Rival Samsung Galaxy Ring: Report
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With numerous patents under its belt, Apple smart ring has been a concept for more than a decade now. A new report from Korea now claims that Apple is speeding up the development of its smart ring that can be worn on the finger to track health biometrics. Apple Ring is expected to be a direct rival to the upcoming Galaxy Ring from Samsung, which will debut later in 2024.
iPhone 16 Pro Colors Revealed in a New Leak
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According to a new leak on X (aka Twitter), Apple is planning an all-new "Titanium Grey" and "Dessert Titanium" color options for the iPhone 16 Pro models. The Dessert Titanium option will be a shade of gold and the Titanium Gray will look similar to the space gray colorway. As of now, it isn't clear which iPhone 15 Pro colors these teased options would replace.
Apple Vision Pro 2 Is at Least 18 Months Away, Mark Gurman Reports
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According to Mark Gurman, Apple is probably at least 18 months away from launching a second-generation Vision Pro. Recently, several users have started returning their Vision Pro headsets. Some users find the headset heavy and difficult to manage, while others feel that it doesn't justify the huge $3500 price tag. The second generation of Vision Pro is expected to fix the common issues that users are having with the first one.
iPhone 16 Leak Reveals Redesigned Camera Module
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An X (aka Twitter) user shared an image that reveals the vertical camera layout of the iPhone 16 model. This post corroborates with multiple sources that suggest Apple's plans to switch to a new camera layout for the iPhone 16 models. If Apple switched to the vertical camera layout, we might see the Spatial Video recording on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus.
iPhone Flashlight Not Working? 12 Best Ways to Fix it!
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iPhone flashlight not working is one of the most commonly faced iOS issues. It's damn annoying when your iPhone's torch stops working or the flashlight icon is greyed out. You can check if anything is blocking the flash, close the Camera app, reboot the iPhone, update iOS, or reset all settings to fix the iPhone flashlight won't work problems. If nothing helps, you can contact Apple support and get your phone diagnosed.
iPhone Camera Not Focusing? Here’s How to Fix it [2024 Guide]
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iPhone camera not focusing is an extremely annoying issue that stops you from clicking focused photos and videos. In most cases, software bugs, damaged lenses, low-lighting conditions, incorrect camera settings, and hardware issues are responsible for why your iPhone camera won't focus. You can check the camera lenses for any physical damage, restart the Camera app, remove magnetic attachments, reboot the iPhone, or update iOS to fix an iPhone camera that keeps going unfocused. If nothing helps, you can factory reset your iPhone to wipe off any complex bugs.
Apple Releases visionOS 1.0.3 for Easy Password Recovery
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Apple released a visionOS 1.0.3 update for Vision Pro with an option to reset the forgotten password. Previously, there was no manual way to reset the Vision Pro passcode if you've forgotten it. A user had to take or ship the headset to the Apple Store to reset Vision Pro. With visionOS 1.0.3, if a user enters the incorrect password a certain number of times, they will see an option to erase the Vision Pro. Besides these sub-point updates, Apple is also testing visionOS 1.1 which will bring mobile device management support for using email, calendars, and contacts in the enterprise.
7 Best Parental Control Apps for iPhone in 2024
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A good parental control app for iPhone can give you peace of mind that your children are safe online. Today, you can spot a bunch of iOS parental control apps that are easy to use and brimmed with useful features like setting screen time alerts, blocking unwanted websites, tracking location, and more. We've listed the top 7 parental control iPhone apps in 2024. Out of which, Qustodio, OurPact, and FamiSafe secured the top 3 spots.
Apple Releases iOS 17.3.1 with Text Bug Fixes
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Apple releases iOS 17.3.1 and iPadOS 17.3.1 updates that fix a bug that could cause text to unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing. The update doesn't address any other bugs or bring any new features. To install iOS 17.3.1 on your iPhone, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Download and Install. Apple is working on iOS 17.4 which brings some new additions and is expected to roll out in March.
How to Turn Off FaceTime Gesture Reactions on iOS 17
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With iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, Apple introduced hand gesture reactions that are enabled by default in FaceTime and other video calling apps. To avoid triggering them unintentionally, users can disable FaceTime reactions on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. With iOS 17.4, Apple is releasing a new API to allow third-party video conferencing apps to turn off gesture-based reactions by default.
Apple launches Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices apps to replace iTunes for Windows. These dedicated apps allow Windows users to listen to music, watch content, and manage devices on their machines. The apps only work on Windows 10 and later, and a user has to download all three of them. Once a user has downloaded the trio of apps, iTunes is used only to access podcasts and audiobooks. The standalone apps offer a more simpler and modern experience that closely mirrors Mac interfaces.
Apple Says iOS 17 Adoption Is Slower than iOS 16 so Far
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Apple released the details on the adoption numbers for iOS 17 for the first time. The numbers show that the adoption of iOS 17 is slower than iOS 16. According to Apple, iOS 17 is installed on 76% of iPhones launched in the last four years. This data is measured by devices that transacted on the App Store until February 4, 2024. On the flip side, the pace of iPadOS 17 adoption is faster than iPadOS 16.
10 Cool Vision Pro Apps You Need to Try Right Now
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Right at the launch, Apple announced more than 600 new apps that are designed exclusively for Vision Pro. A native visionOS app can help you show off your incredible device in the most impressive way. We've listed the 10 cool Vision Pro apps, out of which, Jigspace, Sky Guide, and Juno grabbed the top three spots.
Google Takes a U-Turn, YouTube App for Vision Pro is on the Roadmap
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YouTube confirms that a dedicated Apple Vision Pro app is on the roadmap. Right now, you can only use YouTube on Safari or the Juno app to watch YouTube videos on Apple's Spatial Computer. However, they do not support the huge library of 360 and 3D YouTube videos. Apple spokesperson said that they are working on supporting WebXR content to allow Vision Pro users to watch YouTube VR videos on Safari. The exact launch of the YouTube app for Vision Pro isn't clear at the moment.
12 Best Video Editing Apps for iPhone in 2024
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A good video editing app for iPhone helps you produce professional-looking videos. Today, you can spot a bunch of video editors for iOS devices that are easy to use and brimmed with intelligent features to make quick and advanced edits. We've listed the top 12 video editing apps for iPhone in 2024. LumaFusion, Adobe Premiere Rush, and KineMaster bagged the top 3 spots.
You Cannot Connect a Bluetooth Mouse to Vision Pro, Apple Confirms
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Apple confirmed that "Vision Pro isn't compatible with Bluetooth mice". The mixed-reality headset is compatible with most Bluetooth keyboards made by Apple and third-party manufacturers, and also the Apple Magic Trackpad. Besides, Vision Pro is compatible with all the current models of AirPods and Beat headphones, all MFi controllers, and all MFi hearing devices.