Apple has released iOS 13.5. There are a few updates related to COVID-19 including Face ID enhancements. The update is supposed to speed up access to the passcode field on devices with Face ID when wearing a face mask. There is also an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls.Continue reading “iOS 13.5 Update”
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You’re Early Status Page
Apple’s order status page is showing “You’re…early.” Guess you’ll have to wait until 5:00 am PDT to see what’s new and can be ordered. update – The page now reveals that the iPhone SE is available to order.
Working from Home – Take Control Of Free Book
Take Control Books, a great resource for e-books to help you learn various apps and how to work with devices, has made a book Working from Home Temporarily available for free. The book helps explain how to set up a home office and balance work and home life for those not used to it. AllContinue reading “Working from Home – Take Control Of Free Book”
13.2 Runaway…HomePod
Yesterday, Apple released the latest iOS and iPadOS version 13.2. A short time later, it was noticed that if you had a HomePod there could be a problem and NOT to follow the steps related to resetting your HomePod. Users were warned that if you had already reset or removed your HomePod from the HomeContinue reading “13.2 Runaway…HomePod”
“It’s Show Time” Apple March 25 Event
Apple has announces an event for March 25, 2019. Many are anticipating Apple will unveil its TV streaming service at the “It’s Show Time” event at 10 am Pacific time at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino, Ca.
iCloud Issues ? Check the System Status
If you are having problems with iCloud accounts (or someone, like a family member, has called you to help them figure out why they can’t log in to iCloud) before spending a bunch of time retyping your password over and over, you may want to look at Apple’s system status page. This could save you aContinue reading “iCloud Issues ? Check the System Status”
iOS 12 Release – Today
iOS 12 is set to be released today. The update will work on select iPhones and iPads (all the way back to iPhone 5s and iPad Air) to allow you to have new features and improvements. According to Apple, performance should be improved for keyboard display and camera swipe to open. The promised FaceTime featureContinue reading “iOS 12 Release – Today”
Tim Cook Interview
My daughter interviewed Tim Cook recently. Here is the article. I will be updating the site with more iOS apps and ideas soon!
iOS 11.1.1 Released
Apple has released an update to iOS 11 to address an issue with the keyboard auto-correct and where “Hey Siri” stops working. To update, connect to a Wi-Fi network and tap on Settings > Software Update and download and install. As usual, it is always best to back up your device first. You can readContinue reading “iOS 11.1.1 Released”
Apple Special Event Today
Today, September 12 at 10 a.m. PDT, you can watch the keynote presentation where it is widely believed the new iPhone X will be introduced. Along with the new iPhone, there may be some new information about when the new iOS will be available. There may also be some news about any new or updatedContinue reading “Apple Special Event Today”