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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.
Apple to Bring On-Device AI with French Startup Acquisition
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Apple acquired Datakalab, a Paris-based Artificial Intelligence startup amid its plans to deliver on-device AI tools. Datakalab is renowned for its expertise in algorithm compression and the development of embedded AI systems. Their specialization closely aligns with Apple's commitment to deliver reliable performance while maintaining user privacy and data security.
How to Rotate Screen on an iPhone
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To rotate the screen on an iPhone, you have to turn off the Portrait Orientation Lock. On the home screen, swipe down from the top-right corner to reveal the Control Center and tap on the Portrait Orientation Lock to make sure it is Off. If your iPhone won't rotate the screen, you can quit & re-open the app or restart your iPhone.
How to Turn Off Siri Suggestions on iPhone
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If you find Siri Suggestions overwhelming, you can easily get rid of them. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Siri & Search and turn off each option under Suggestions from Apple. If you want to turn off Siri suggestions in Spotlight search, go to Settings > Siri & Search and turn off the Show Suggestions and Show Recents toggles.
How to Change Home Screen on iPhone
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To change the home screen on an iPhone, you can customize the existing home screen. For this, go to Settings > Wallpaper and tap on Customize under the home screen wallpaper preview. You can choose a new wallpaper by going to Settings > Wallpaper > Add New Wallpaper. Once added, you can tap on the Customize Home screen option. You can also add widgets to customize your iPhone's Home Screen.
Mute and Unmute Notification Popup on AirPods Is Annoying and Here’s the Fix for it
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After updating to iOS 17, many users reported a weird issue where a mute/unmute message appears every time they connect their AirPods to iPhones. If you're also facing this, go to Settings -> Your AirPods and change the End Call setting to "Press Once". If this doesn't work, you can also reset your AirPods or check for firmware updates to fix constant mute/unmute messages on AirPods.
Apple’s Next Big Thing Is On-Device LLM to Power AI Features in iOS 18
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According to a recent report by Mark Gurman, Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) to bring AI features to iPhones. This means Apple's AI features will run on-device and not cloud services like the existing AI services. The on-device models offer faster responses than sending requests through a cloud service. That said, on-device models are also less capable when it comes to complex tasks.
How to Share iCloud Storage on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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To share iCloud storage, you will first have to set up Family Sharing on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. To do this, go to Settings -> Apple ID -> Family Sharing and follow the on-screen prompts. Once you've enabled Family Sharing, go to Settings -> Apple ID -> Family Sharing -> Subscriptions -> iCloud+ and share your existing plan. You can share one iCloud+ subscription with up to five people at once.
Why Is One AirPod Louder than the Other and How to Fix It
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There are various things you can do if your one AirPods is louder than the other. You can clean your AirPods, adjust the audio balance or restart your connected device to fix imbalanced audio output on your AirPods. Also, you can disable Spatial Audio and head-tracking or check for firmware updates. If nothing works, you can reset your AirPods or get them diagnosed at the nearest Apple Store.
Leaked iOS 18 Features Hint Apple Will Try to One-Up Microsoft OneNote App
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With iOS 18, Apple is gearing up to build a capable rival to the OneNote app. The upcoming iOS 18 is expected to bring support for recording audio to the Apple Notes app. Users would be able to record voice memos in the Notes app, which can be then embedded in the notes on purpose. Also, the Notes app may also gain support for displaying mathematical notation in the notes.
“Hey Siri” Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
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There are several ways to fix "Hey Siri" not working on an iPhone. First and foremost, you must verify that you've enabled Siri on your Apple device. If you've set up everything and Siri is still not working, you must check Siri settings, check the microphone, restart your device, update software, or disable & re-enable Siri on your device. In case these don't help, you can reset your iPhone or seek Apple's support.
How to Enable FaceTime Photos on iPhone, iPad & Mac
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You can take pictures to capture the special moments of your FaceTime video calls. For this, you and the other person should turn on FaceTime Live Photos in the settings. To enable FaceTime Photos, open Settings -> FaceTime and turn on the FaceTime Live Photos toggle. Once you've done this, simply tap on the Shutter button to take a picture during the FaceTime video call.
First Emulator App on Apple App Store Taken Down Within a Day
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Apple removed the emulator iGBA from the App Store on the grounds of violating the company's App Review Guidelines related to copyright and spam. The emulator iGBA looked like a poor copycat version of developer Riley Testut’s open-source work GBA4iOS. Many social media users have criticised iGBA for being a poor duplication overlaid with ads. Users who have already installed iGBA on their iPhones from the App Store can still use it.
Apple to Upgrade Mac Lineup with AI-Powered M4 Chip Later This Year
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According to a new report by Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to revamp its entire Mac lineup with brand-new AI-focused M4 chips. The new processors are likely to feature an improved Neural Engine and could support up to 512GB of Unified Memory on Mac desktops. Apple is likely to refresh its entire Mac lineup with M4 across late 2024 and early 2025.
Apple is expanding its repair options to allow customers and independent repair shops to use genuine Apple parts from older iPhones to fix newer iPhone models. The owners can get their iPhones fixed with used genuine parts, including batteries, screens, and cameras. Repairers can use pre-owned parts in fixing newer iPhones after the "pairing" process, which determines if the part is genuine or not. Starting later this year, Apple's new repair option will initially apply only to the iPhone 15 models.