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When you see "Notifications Silenced" in Messages on an iPhone, it means that the person has enabled a Focus Mode like Do Not Disturb that disables notifications. When you text a person who has enabled Focus Mode, they will still get your messages but they won't receive any notification until they turn off the Focus Mode. However, you can still choose to notify the person.
Apple announced that its longtime Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri will step down from his role on January 1, 2025. The Indian-origin engineer, Kaven Parekh, currently serving as Apple’s Vice-President of Financial Planning and Analysis will be Apple's new CFO. Luca Maestri will continue to lead corporate service teams focusing on IT, security and real estate development.
Arjun Sha
We ran several tests to evaluate the performance difference between Tensor G4 and A17 Pro. Put simply, A17 Pro has a much more powerful CPU, GPU, and NPU. Google's Tensor G4 doesn't come close to Apple's flagship A17 Pro chipset.
Today Apple has announced that it will hold an event on September 9, 2024. The annual iPhone-centric event will showcase the iPhone 16 series
A newly discovered character bug can cause your iPhones and iPads to briefly crash. Typing "":: characters in the App Library or Settings app can cause the iPhone's home screen interface, Springboard to crash.
In the latest macOS Sequoia Beta, Apple adds nine new backgrounds for video conferencing apps that showcase different parts of the Cupertino tech giant's very own Apple Park. This lets you add those super-cool Apple HQ vibes to your FaceTime, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, or Zoom calls.
Apple Tasks Manufacturing of Its First AI Robot to Its Most Trusted Partner
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Apple's longstanding manufacturing partner, Foxconn could be responsible for developing the casings, arms, and other key mechanical components for Apple's tabletop robot. According to Mark Gurman, Apple's first robot might combine an iPad-like display with a robotic limb and a speaker. It could act as the central hub of Apple’s smart home ecosystem, seamlessly integrating with other Apple products and services like Siri.
The Alt key, known as the Option key on Mac is located on both sides of the Space bar key on the Mac's keyboard. The Option key serves various purposes like typing special characters or opening a sub-menu in the System Settings app. When combined with the Command key, the Option key lets you perform a ton of other actions on your Mac.
Fortnite Is Back on iPhones After 4 Years, But Most of You Can’t Play It
Kanika Gogia
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After months of initial announcement, Epic Games confirmed that the Epic Games Store (EGS) is now available for iOS and Android devices. The Epic Games Store is available to download on Android devices worldwide, and only for iPhone users within the EU. Epic announced that Fortnite has officially returned to mobile devices via the company’s digital storefront.
Apple Brings Much-Requested Feature to iPhones: Check If It’s Available in Your Country
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Apple announced that would open up its tap-and-go technology to third-party developers with iOS 18.1. However, Apple will follow its classic style to allow exclusive access to the iPhone's NFC chip features. Developers will have to "enter into a commercial agreement with Apple, request the NFC and SE entitlement, and pay the associated fees".
Google’s New AI Features Widen the Gap as Apple Struggles to Keep up
Anmol Sachdeva
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Google has rolled out new set of AI features with Pixel 9 Series and the gap between Google and Apple has further widened.
NotchNook is a clever app that brings the iPhone's Dynamic Island to MacBooks. It offers quick access to your multimedia control, files, shortcuts, and other customizable widgets. The app is compatible with Macs with or without notches and requires running macOS 14.0 or later versions. After the 48-hour trial, the NotchNook app is available for $3/month subscription or a one-time fee of $25.
An Apple Ring is expected to arrive with all the Apple Watch's health-tracking features, including step count, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, cycle tracking, ECG, and more. The Apple-made smart ring could offer biometric sensing for health tracking, gesture recognition, and the freedom to control other Apple devices.
We've mentioned the 5 best video editing software for Mac that will impress beginners, intermediates, and professionals. They offer basic and advanced video editing tools, and each of them offers something unique, whether it is an easy-to-use interface, eye-catching effects, or a selection of AI features. You can choose the one that goes with your skill levels and project requirements.
If Live Activities aren't working on your iPhone, you must verify that the app supports Live Activities check your internet connection, see app permissions, and allow background app refresh. You can also reboot your iPhone, update apps, and update iOS. Also, make sure you don't force close the app or use Low Power Mode on your iPhone.
To fix iPad battery drain problems, restart your device, check battery usage, check battery health, and make sure your iPad isn't exposed to a high temperature. You can also use Low Power Mode, disable Background App Refresh, reduce screen brightness, or update iPadOS. If nothing works, you can perform a factory reset on your iPad.
If you don't want your Apple Music library to sync across your Apple devices, you can turn Off iCloud Music Library. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings -> Music and disable the Sync Library toggle. On Macs, open the Apple Music app. Now, go to Music -> Settings from the top Menu Bar and uncheck the box next to Sync Library. On a Windows PC, open the iTunes app. Now, click on Edit -> Preferences from the Menu Bar and uncheck the iCloud Music Library option.
Every Mac has a Task Manager equivalent called Activity Monitor. This built-in macOS utility offers a detailed look over your Mac’s process, including applications and system tasks. You can use Spotlight search to find and open Activity Monitor on your Mac. Alternatively, go to Finder -> Applications -> Utilities -> Activity Monitor or open Launchpad -> Others -> Activity Monitor.
With the macOS version Mavericks OS X, Apple introduced the Thunderbolt Bridge feature that lets you transfer files between two machines using a Thunderbolt interface. Compared to Wi-Fi or Ethernet, Thunderbolt Bridge facilitates high-speed data transfer between Macs. Read on to learn how you to set up and use Thunderbolt Bridge on a Mac.
If your iPhone is frozen or you're stuck at an unresponsive app, you can force restart your iPhone to fix any common software issues without deleting your data. On iPhone 8 or later, Press and release the Volume Up button, and immediately after that, press and release the Volume Down button. Now, press and hold the power button until you see the Apple logo.
There are various ways to lock and unlock your iPhone screen. You can use Apple's Auto-Lock feature to automatically lock your iPhone screen when it's not used for a specified amount of time. To lock your iPhone manually after using it, simply press the Side/Power button. You can use Face ID, Touch ID, or a Passcode to unlock your iPhone screen.
Is Your Mac Battery Draining After Using an External Monitor? Try These Fixes
Kanika Gogia
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Overheating is one of the prime reasons why your Mac battery drains when it's connected to an external monitor. You must keep your Mac plugged in, turn on Optimized Battery Charging, and check the battery condition to fix battery drain problems. You can also use a docking station that has its own power source to connect an external display to your Mac. Also, make sure to keep your Mac up to date with the latest macOS version.
In 2025, Apple is expected to discontinue its “Plus” model and launch a brand-new iPhone 17 Slim. It will be the new ultra-premium iPhone model that will stand out from the rest of the lineup. The iPhone 17 Slim is expected to feature a 6.65-inch LTPO display with a narrower Dynamic Island, redesigned rear camera system, upgraded front camera, A19 chipset, and a huge $1,299 price tag.
Akshay Gangwar
Experiencing issues with iCloud sync? If your iPhone is constantly displaying an error along the lines of "Syncing with iCloud paused", read our article to learn how you can fix the problem and resume iCloud sync on your Apple devices.
AirTags work on dogs, cats, and other pets, but Apple doesn't recommend using an AirTag to track your pets. An AirTag can help you find your dog when they are inside the home network. If your dog has run far away or is picked up by someone, you can't track it using only your iPhone. You won't see its updated location until it comes in the Bluetooth range of an iPhone or iPad to update the location in the Find My network.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 won't arrive with any major redesign, but it might boast a bigger 2.12-inch display. We might get to see advanced health features like Blood pressure monitoring and Sleep Apnea detection. Also, there are slim chances that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 might feature a more energy-efficient LTPO panel and a new S10 chip for faster and power-efficient performance.
Apple is rumored to be working on a 20.3-inch MacBook-iPad hybrid, a touch-based display paired with a keyboard and a trackpad. One of the first Touchscreen Macs could be an OLED version of the MacBook Pro. There's no information on the pricing, but a touch-based Mac will certainly come with a huge price tag. The mass production of a 20.3-inch MacBook-iPad hybrid is expected to begin in late 2025.
A Battery cycle count happens when you use all of your Mac's battery. To check the battery cycle count on your Mac, click on the Apple menu while holding the Option key, then click on System Information and choose Power from the left sidebar. Newer Macs can last up to 1,000 charge cycles. Once your Mac's battery reaches its maximum cycle count, a replacement battery is recommended to maintain performance.
To turn vibration On or Off on your iPhone, go to Settings -> Sound & Haptics -> Haptics and choose a preferred option. To turn on or off vibration on your iPhone for all incoming calls, alerts, system controls and interactions, go to Settings -> Sound & Haptics and disable System Haptics toggle. If you want to turn off vibration for even emergency alerts on your iPhone, go to Settings -> Accessibility-> Touch and turn off Vibration.
Apple's foldable phone was expected to arrive in 2026, but it didn't happen. Analysts and leakers have been constantly pushing the release date down the road to keep the hopes up. According to recent rumors, Apple's first foldable phone- "iPhone Flip" might arrive in late 2026 or even 2027.
The Find My app shows an "AirTag Detected Near You" alert when it notices an unknown AirTag near you in the same place for some time. If you get alerts for a borrowed AirTag, you can choose to pause tracking notifications. When this happens, you must find the AirTag and its owner. To stop an unknown AirTag from tracking you, you must disable the AirTag.
Apple Is Sending up to $395 to MacBook Owners with Faulty Butterfly Keyboard
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After two years of agreeing to a $50 million class action lawsuit, Apple has started sending settlement funds to customers affected by Apple's flawed MacBook butterfly keyboard design. MacBook owners who had 2 or more top-case replacements from Apple within four years of purchase will get between $300 to $395. Apple is paying up to $125 to customers who have only one replacement, and $50 to MacBook owners who had only keycap replacements.
Generally, there's no need to manually close apps to improve their performance or save battery life on your iPhone. However, if an app becomes unresponsive or seems frozen, you can close and reopen it to fix the issue. To close apps on iPhones without a home button, swipe down from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle. Then, swipe up the app's preview card to close the app.
Sagnik Das Gupta
You can track an AirTag using your Android phone as well, and to do so, simply head over to Settings -> Safety and emergency -> Unknown tracker alerts -> Scan now -> select AirTag -> Play sound. Apple also offers a third-party app called Tracker Detect on the Play Store itself, which works similarly.
Launched in 2017, Apple CarPlay makes it easy and safe to use your iPhone apps without having to hold your iPhone or look at it while you're driving. Today, you can find a bunch of Apple CarPlay apps to navigate, play music, reply to messages, and do much more using the car’s touchscreen dashboard display. Check out these 10 best CarPlay apps in 2024.
Apple Maps are now available on the web in Public Beta and are compatible with Safari, Chrome, and Edge on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs. You can visit beta.maps.apple.com to try Apple Maps on the web in English. Apple Maps web version is currently not available on Android devices or Safari on iPhones.
Over time, the cache files may get outdated, become corrupt, or start taking too much space on your machine. When this happens, you must clear the cache on your Mac. You can easily remove the browser cache on your Mac or application cache for apps you don't actively use. If you're facing any major issues, you can delete the system cache.
You can use the Text Replacement feature to type the Apple Logo on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement and tap on the Plus icon. Then, paste the Apple Logo in the Phrase field and create a custom shortcut. Now, open a text field, type your shortcut, and hit the Space key to insert the Apple logo. On Macs, you can use the Option + Shift + K keyboard shortcut to type an Apple icon.
AirDrop uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to identify nearby Apple devices and transfer items between them. You can turn on AirDrop on an iPhone or iPad in the Control Center or the Settings app. For Macs, you can turn on AirDrop in Control Center, System Settings, or Finder.
How to Fix “There Was an Error Connecting to the Apple ID Server” [2024 Guide]
Kanika Gogia
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A poor internet connection is one of the most common reasons why you see “There was an error connecting to the Apple ID server”. If your iPhone can't connect to the Apple ID server, you must check your internet connection, turn off VPN, set the date & time to automatically, check the Apple ID server status, or restart your device. If nothing works, you can reset the network settings on your iPhone.
Apple offers a slew of MacBooks across a wide range of prices. MacBook Air is perfect for students and professionals with basic needs as it can easily manage everyday tasks due to its portability, affordability, and decent performance. The MacBook Pro lineup has brighter displays, more RAM/storage, and stronger M3 Pro/Max chips, thus making it better for creative professionals. Read along as we help you decide which MacBook is the best pick for you.
A DNS cache is a memory on your device's OS that stores information about all the previous requests made to the DNS server from your device. You can clear the DNS cache on Mac using Terminal. Use Spotlight to search for Terminal and then enter the command "sudo dscacheutil -flushcache; sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder". You need to enter different commands to flush the DNS cache on older macOS versions.