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How to Turn off Incognito Mode on iPhone
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To turn off the Incognito mode of any browser on your iPhone, you will need to look for the tab icon when on an Incognito tab. Select this icon to get into tab overview, and here, you can easily swipe left or right on tabs to close them, if the particular browser supports it. Else, you can simply hit the small cross icon on top of these tabs to close them. Most browsers also allow you to clear all such Incognito tabs at one go through the tab overview.
First Apple Watch X Renders Have Me Concerned Because I Have Thin Wrist
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Apple Watch Series 10 CAD Renders shows a bigger 2-inch display and a thinner design. The upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 might feature the biggest screen on an Apple Watch so far. The dimensions will be 46 x 39.7 x 11.6mm, which would make the upcoming Apple Watch bigger than the Series 9 but smaller than the Ultra.
Apple Watch Series 10 might be called Apple Watch X and is likely to make a debut sometime in September, alongside the new iPhone lineup.
How to Turn Off Private Browsing on Safari
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Private Browsing is Safari's equivalent of Chrome's Incognito Mode. To close a Private Browsing window on Safari on Mac, click on the tab icon and hit the small cross icon on top of each tab. You can also use the Command + Option shortcut to close a single Private Browsing window or the Command + Option + W shortcut to close all private Safari windows. On an iPhone, tap on tab icon > swipe left on tabs to close them. To close all tabs, long press on a tab in tab overview > Select Tabs > Close.
15 Hidden macOS Sequoia Features Apple Didn’t Tell Us at Keynote
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Apple launched the latest macOS Sequoia with brand-new features like iPhone Mirroring, Windows Tiling, a new Passwords app, and more. Interestingly, Apple also silently pushed a bunch of handy features that can make a big difference in your day-to-day life. In this article, I've shared 15 hidden features and settings of macOS Sequoia that Apple didn't mention on the stage.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 18 Developer Beta 2: Here Are All the New Features
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Apple has released the iOS 18 developer beta 2, two weeks after rolling out the beta 1. This release focuses on stability improvements while adding a few new exciting features. These include support for iPhone Mirroring, new SharePlay features, System-Wide Translation, Better Siri on vehicles without CarPlay, Live Photos verification on Wallet app, and more
Long-Standing Rivals Apple and Meta May Turn Partners for iOS 18 AI Features
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According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is reportedly in talks about integrating Meta's Generative AI model into Apple Intelligence. Besides Meta, Google and AI startups Perplexity and Anthropic have also been in discussions with Apple about integrating their models into Apple Intelligence. If the Apple-Meta alliance is formed, it could glorify Apple's efforts in the AI space. Apple Intelligence is coming later this fall as part of the iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia Betas.
Does Apple Watch Work with Android?
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There's no direct way to pair an Apple Watch with Android. That said, if you have an iPhone, there's a workaround to use an LTE Apple Watch with Android smartphones. First, you must pair your Apple Watch with an iPhone and then make a test call on your iPhone to verify the SIM card is activated. Then, put your iPhone in Airplane mode and you must turn off your Apple Watch. Next up, transfer the SIM card in your iPhone to your Android phone. Once you've swapped the SIM cards, turn your Apple Watch On. This lets you use basic Apple Watch features on an Android phone.
How to Use Sleep Mode on iPhone (2024 Guide)
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To use Sleep mode on an iPhone, you can set up a sleep schedule or manually turn on/off Sleep Focus. To set up a sleep schedule, open the Health app, tap on Browse, choose Sleep, and then tap on Add Schedule under Your Schedule. Then, you can choose your bed and wake times. Your iPhone will automatically enter the Sleep mode during your specified times. If you want to enable Sleep mode manually, open the Control Center, tap on Focus, and choose Sleep.
25 Hidden iOS 18 Features You Must Know
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Apple launched the latest iOS 18 with brand-new features like Home Screen Customization, a new Passwords app, and a redesigned Photos app, and more. Interestingly, Apple also silently pushed a bunch of handy features that can make a big difference in your day-to-day life. In this article, I've shared 25 hidden features and settings of iOS 18 that Apple didn't mention on the stage.
How to Use Text Effects in iOS 18 on iPhone
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The latest iOS 18 has updated the Messages app with iMessage scheduling, RCS support, Tapbacks, Formatting options, and all new Text Effects. You can apply animated effects to individual letters, words, phrases, or emojis with the Text Effects feature in iOS 18. For this, open the Messages app, type your message, select a word or phrase, and choose the Text Effects option. You get to choose from eight text animation options, including Big, Small, Shake, Nod, Explode, Ripple, Bloom, and Jitter.
Vision Pro 2 Put on Hold; Apple to Prioritize Cheaper Headset: Report
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Due to a huge price tag of $3499, Apple Vision Pro saw weaker than expected sales. According to a new report by The Information, Apple might have suspended development on the Vision Pro 2. Apple plans to work on a cheaper Vision product with fewer features, which is expected to arrive sometime next year. The idea of Apple Vision Pro 2 is suspended and not called off completely, so Apple might resume the development sometime in the future.
How to Rename Siri on iPhone in iOS 18
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Apple offers a new accessibility feature named Vocal Shortcuts that lets you assign a custom phrase that Siri can understand to launch shortcuts and complete complex tasks. You can use the Vocal Shortcuts feature to rename Siri on your iPhone in iOS 18. For this, go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Set Up Vocal Shortcuts -> Siri. Once the new word has been set, you can use it to activate Siri on your iPhone. Bear in mind that the new name won't sync with other devices like HomePod.
Experience House of the Dragon Like Never Before with Vision Pro’s Immersive Environment
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House of the Dragon returned with season 2 on June 16, 2024, and there's no better way to watch it than the Apple Vision Pro. The Vision Pro's immersive environment got some worthy upgrades in the latest Max app update, for House of the Dragon Season 2. Now, you can enter the Iron Throne Room with visionOS.
How to Fix iPhone Stuck in Recovery Mode (2024)
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Recovery Mode is a lifesaver for iPhones stuck in endless restarts or frozen on the Apple logo. But, what happens if your iPhone gets stuck in Recovery Mode itself? You don't need to panic! Here are some easy ways to escape Recovery Mode and get your iPhone working again.
How to Try Out New Siri UI on Mac Right Now
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Apple unveiled the new Siri at WWDC 2024 with new icon and AI features. However, the updated Siri will roll out some time in future. Meanwhile, you can try out the new Siri interface on your Mac right now, provided you install the macOS Sequoia developer beta.
After Thinner iPads, Apple Watch Series 10 Poised to Get Thinner Design
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According to Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, this year's Apple Watch Series 10 could get a serious overhaul with a larger display and a thinner design. The 2024 Apple Watch might come in 45mm and 49mm size options, and a thinner design. Now, that's a pretty dramatic jump, and it would align the larger 49mm model of the Apple Watch Series 10 with the Apple Watch Ultra screen size. The Apple Watch Ultra would remain "roughly the same" this year. However, Apple may offer a new dark/black case color option for the first time.
Apple built a new app, the iPhone Mirroring app, that lets you connect your iPhone with iOS 18 to your macOS Sequoia Mac. While users are figuring out if there's any way to unlock iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia, a guy was already able the run the app and it's working smoothly for him. He had to go from loops and hoops to make this feature work. At the moment, the iPhone mirroring feature doesn't seem to be ready for one-click use.
How to Stop Spam Messages on iPhone
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Spam messages are not only annoying, but they can also be malicious, as some of them contain links for scams and such. There is no specific method to stop spam messages on iPhone, but you can avoid it by enabling Filter for unknown senders, turning off notifications for them and also blocking particular senders if it becomes necessary.
How to Connect AirPods to Apple Watch (2024 Guide)
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When you connect your AirPods to your iPhone running iOS 12 or later, they will be automatically connected to your Apple Watch that uses the same Apple ID. To use AirPods with your Apple Watch, go to Control Center -> AirPlay and select your AirPods. You can also pair your AirPods and Apple Watch manually, For this, you need to turn on Bluetooth on your smartwatch and put your AirPods in the pairing mode.
How to Customize Control Center in iOS 18 [Complete Guide]
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Currently available in Developer Beta, the new iOS 18 brings a redesigned Control Center with a new Controls Gallery that lets you add more controls. You can now customize the new Control Center in iOS 18. To do this, open the Control Center, tap on the "+" icon from the top left, and tap on the Add a Control option. In addition, you have the freedom to rearrange or resize the controls or even add a new Control Center screen.
iOS 18 Can Still Display Time When iPhone Is Completely Out of Battery
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With iOS 18, your iPhone will still show the time even with a dead battery. This is all thanks to an improvement made to the existing Power Reserve mode, which has been responsible for allowing Find My tracking and NFC unlocking on iPhones.
iOS 18 Brings Live Voicemail to iPhones in India; Here’s How to Setup
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iOS 18 has added the voicemail feature on iPhones in India. The feature is enabled by default. If you're not seeing the voicemail option, go to Settings> Apps> Phone and turn on the toggle for Live Voicemail.
Download macOS Sequoia Wallpapers Right Here
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The latest macOS 15 Sequoia gets some new wallpapers so you give a fresh look to your desktop. There are two macOS Sequoia wallpapers- Helios and Macintosh. The "Helios" wallpaper features a dynamic gradient design while the "Macintosh" wallpaper highlights retro Mac icons. You can download macOS Sequoia wallpapers on Macs as well as Windows PCs.
Download iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Wallpapers in HD Right Here
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The latest iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 bring a flurry of features, including a personalised Home Screen, revamped Control Center, Passwords app, and more. In addition to new features, the next-gen iOS 18 and iPadOS also come with new wallpapers for a fresh look. You can download the official iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 wallpapers right now on your Apple and non-Apple devices.
How to Check Purchase History on Apple App Store
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There are several ways to check your App Store history. On your iPhone or iPad, go to App Store -> Your Profile -> Purchase History. On Macs, open App Store -> Your Profile -> Account Settings -> Purchase History. On a Windows PC, open the Apple TV or Apple Music app, click on your name, visit the View My Account section, and then click on Purchase History. You can also see your recent App Store purchases by opening on reportaproblem.apple.com on any browser.
What Is Genmoji, Apple’s AI-Powered Emoji Creation Feature in iOS 18?
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Genmoji is one of the Apple Intelligence features that lets you create custom emojis for any occasion on your device. You can create unique Genmojis on an iPhone by bringing up the AI prompt & keyboard to type a simple description. Apple Intelligence will arrive in the iPadOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia betas this fall. To use Genmoji and other Apple Intelligence features, you need an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or an iPad/Mac with M-series chipset.
7 Quality of Life Features iOS 18 Stole From Android
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Some essential iOS 18 features like app locking and hiding, RCS messaging, as well as the much awaited T9 prediction in dialer as made it to iPhones. However, Android users have already been enjoying these features for ages now. In addition, you also get to finally see a dedicated Game Mode make it to iPhones with iOS 18. Then, there's also the addition of iPhone-on-Mac mirroring, which is a very essential ecosystem feature. Moreover, iOS users weren't able to do something as simple as place app icons and widgets anywhere on the homescreen, which Android users have always been able to do. Finally, call recording and AI transcription is an iOS 18 feature that seems to have been inspired from the Android platform as well.
Beyond Android: Why iOS 18 Icon Customization Is Better
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Apple's new app icon customization in iOS 18 is a step above what Android has to offer. Sure, they have taken a lot of inspiration from Android. But the fact that Apple doesn't restrict you to limited color options based on your wallpaper, is a major improvement. Here's why I think iOS 18 has nailed in icon customization.
How to Place Apps Anywhere on iPhone Home Screen
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iOS 18 is now out in beta, with a major focus on customization. Apple has finally ditched the old grid layout, allowing users to freely arrange app icons and widgets anywhere on the Home Screen. This creates an endless array of personalized setups that you can apply on your iPhone.
6 Features Android Should Steal from iOS 18
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The Control Center optimizations are super useful, letting you even resizing controls now. In addition, you can also tint the home screen app and widget icons any color, alongside extending the dark and light mode themes onto them. Moreover, there's also limited contact access which lets you give apps access to only specific contacts and not the entire contact list. You also get to see Math Notes integrated within the Calculator and Notes app now, letting you solve equations by penning them down. Apple Intelligence features like summarized notifications and an enhanced Siri stole the show, giving the Google Assistant a run for its money!
Apple Intelligence AI Models Compete with ChatGPT 3.5 Turbo
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Apple has developed two capable AI models to power Apple Intelligence features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. For on-device processing, there is a small 3B model, and for complex tasks, there is a large, server-class model. The smaller 3B model performs better than Microsoft's Phi-3-mini and Google's Gemma 2B and 7B models. And Apple's large server model does better than GPT-3.5 Turbo.
Apple Private Cloud Compute: What It Means for Your Privacy
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To process AI requests on the cloud, Apple has built its own cloud server stack called Private Cloud Compute. Apple has built the cloud server using custom Apple silicon for quick AI inferencing. The Cupertino giant says that none of the personal user data is stored in the PCC system and not even Apple can access it.
iPhone Gets Long-Awaited T9 Dialer with iOS 18; Here’s How to Use
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Apple announced major changes coming to iPhones with the iOS 18 release. One of the significant and most awaited features is the new T9 dialer. Yes, you'll soon be able to type contact names on the number pad (like old phones) and the Phone app will automatically suggest the person you want to call.
After ChatGPT, Apple Wants to Integrate Google Gemini into iOS
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In an interview with iJustine with Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea at the WWDC24, Federighi teased that Apple is still working to bring more AI models to iPhones, including Google's Gemini. According to him, they went with the "best there is in the market," but iOS will openly embrace multiple AI models to honor user's choices.
How to Roll Back from macOS Sequoia Beta to macOS Sonoma Without Losing Data
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You can roll back from macOS 15 Beta to macOS 14 Sonoma using macOS Recovery Mode. Before you start with the process, make sure to back up your important data. Once you're ready, turn off your Mac and then press & hold the power button until you see the system volume and the Options button. Once your Mac enters the Recovery Mode, you have to erase the disk where macOS Beta is installed. Then, you have to connect to a Wi-Fi network and choose the option to Reinstall macOS Sonoma.
How to Roll Back from iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 Without Losing Data
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You can downgrade from iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17 using recovery mode on your iPhone. For this, you need a Mac or a Windows PC with Apple Devices app or iTunes installed. Before you begin, make sure to back up your important data. Once done, turn off your iPhone. Then, while holding the Power key, connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC, and locate your iPhone in the Finder app. When prompted, click on the Restore button and follow the on-screen instructions.
8 Best macOS 15 Sequoia Features You Should Check Out
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The latest Mac operating system, macOS Sequoia brings some impressive additions and improvements for Mac users. This includes new Continuity features, a new Video Conferencing presenter preview, a more capable Siri, enhanced gaming, a dedicated passwords app, a revamped Safari experience, and more.
How to Install macOS Sequoia Developer Beta
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You have to be a member of Apple’s developer program to install the macOS Sequoia developer beta on your MacBook. To enroll yourself, download the Apple Developers app, go to the Account tab, sign in with your Apple ID, click on the Enroll Now button and follow the on-screen instructions. Now, go to System Settings -> General -> Software Update -> Beta Updates -> macOS 15 Developer Beta. Once the update is available, hit the Upgrade Now button.
Apple Intelligence: All the New AI Features Coming to iPhone, iPad & Mac
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At the WWDC event, Apple has announced many new AI features which are powered by Apple Intelligence. The Cupertino giant has revamped Siri and now it comes with on-screen awareness. It can perform many on-device tasks with ease. It also creates a semantic index on your device to pull out relevant information and perform tasks intelligently. There are also other AI features and experiences in the Mail app, Notes app, and other first-party apps.
Here Are All the Devices That Will Support Apple Intelligence
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Apple Intelligence, the suite of AI features that Apple is bringing to iPhone, iPad, and Macs, is coming later this year. However, it will be limited only to certain Apple devices so check out the compatible device list here.
All iPad Models Compatible with iPadOS 18 Update
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Apple has unveiled iPadOS 18, the next major update for iPads. Building on iOS 18, it boasts exciting features like on-device and cloud AI, enhanced Siri interactions, a dedicated Passwords app, a redesigned Photos app, and—long awaited by many—a native Calculator app. Here's a list of all the devices that will be able to upgrade to iPadOS 18 later this year.