Apple launched its revolutionary OS X 25 years ago

The first official public version of Mac OS X launched by Apple on March 24, 2001 wasn't a success at first, but it powered the Mac through the next 19 years until macOS Big Sur came out with Apple Silicon.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 26

Future Apple keyboard could have one key that can pop out and be used as a mouse

Apple will not let go of an idea where a single key on the MacBook Pro keyboard could be taken out, used as a precision mouse, and then popped back in again.

William Gallagher 11 months ago 21

How to send fireworks, balloons, hearts, and other flair in iMessage

Give your text and emoji-based messages a bit of life, by sending special effects to others in the iMessage conversation.

Malcolm Owen 11 months ago 0

Apple's iPhone came out 18 years ago and changed the world

Compared to today's iPhone 16 Pro Max and what we know of the forthcoming iPhone 17 range, the very first iPhone that went on sale 18 years ago today was startlingly slow and incredibly limited — yet it changed the world.

William Gallagher 11 months ago 28

Apple pursuing idea of an all-screen iPhone with a wrap around display

Apple continues to research and protect the idea of an iPhone that features a curved touch-sensitive screen wrapping around the entire device.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 12

Boss BE10ACP Receiver review: Add CarPlay to your vehicle at a low entry-price

CarPlay has come a long way since its release, and four years after install, the Boss BE10ACP remains an affordable gateway to integrating Apple technologies into your car.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 18

AirPods Max with bone conduction could make phone calls more private

Future AirPods Max or other personal audio accessories could increase the privacy of sound, by using bone conduction to transmit calls or private audio to the user without being heard by anyone else.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 4

Expanding iPhone could use a sliding body design and a flexible screen

A future iPhone could have an expanding screen, if Apple's research on how to make sliding sections within the smartphone's body support a flexible display pans out.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 7

How to move data to a new Mac

Apple has a Migration Assistant app to help you move your data to a new Mac, except it isn't always smooth, isn't always easy — and isn't your only choice.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Apple's AR ambitions could expand into Personal Shopping and tech support sessions

Using hardware like Apple Vision Pro, future Apple Store Personal Shoppers could demonstrate devices to users, and show the products interactively within the customer's home.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

Apple wants an iPhone to charge other devices through the screen glass

Future iPhone models may not only allow for wirelessly charging other devices, but be able to do so through the front display, instead of the back of the phone.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 9

2014 to 2023: Apple Car has been in the works for almost a decade

Like many other projects Apple has undertaken, the Apple Car has been in the works for almost a decade. Here's the story so far, from when we first starting hearing about Apple working on it.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 34

Apple Car may help find your lost iPhone under the seat

The Apple Car could help drivers and passengers work out where they dropped their iPhone within the vehicle using the car's vibrations, with the same system potentially allowing an iPhone to be used as an in-vehicle remote control.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

Motorized iPhone periscope camera could offer optical image stabilization, autofocus

The expected periscope camera system in a future iPhone could include actuators, allowing the lens to move for autofocus and optical image stabilization applications, without requiring a massive camera bump increase.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 11

How to change the battery on an AirTag

It's been over two years since AirTag shipped, and if you got one at launch, it's again time to replace that battery before it dies on you. Here's how to do it.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

MicroLED, mini LED, OLED - understanding Apple's future iPhone, iPad, and Mac displays

Apple has brought mini LED to many products, including iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, and is also working on micro LED technology. Here's what to expect from the new display technologies set to take over from TFT LCD and OLED.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 7

Apple's VR headset: What to expect and what it will look like

Rumors suggest that the Apple VR headset will debut in 2023, and AppleInsider has created renders to showcase what it may look like.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 40

How to get an App Store refund from your iPhone or iPad

Whether you accidentally purchased the wrong season of your favorite show or wound up buying an app that was a dud, here's how to request a refund directly from Apple.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to get your Apple Music Replay playlist today

It's not just Spotify that has a year-end wrap-up feature, Apple Music does too! Here's how to get your Apple Music Replay playlist, today.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 0

How to use Shared with You on iOS 15

The Shared with You feature in iOS 15 is a time saver, and a convenience, but only when you know what it sets out to do.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

How to share iCloud photos in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey

You can always send a photo to a friend, but sometimes you need to share images with. more people — and you may not know all of their email addresses. Here's how to share your iCloud Photos.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

How to install and manage apps for Messages on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

Messages apps on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 allow you to collaborate with others, share interesting finds, play games, and decorate your chat with stickers. Here's what you need to know to get started using them.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to customize your Apple Watch default message responses

If Apple's smart replies to Messages on the Apple Watch doesn't include the right answer, you can create your own. Here's how to set custom responses you can send from your wrist.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

How to set an alarm on iOS 15 without scrolling the wheel

Apple's default method for setting an alarm on an iPhone is a wheel instead of a numeric keypad, but you can temporarily change that.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

How to share song lyrics from Apple Music with your friends

End arguments over song lyrics once and for all by sharing the lines from Apple Music to your friends via iMessage, Facebook, and Instagram.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

AppleInsider is hiring writers - apply now!

Do you obsess over Apple news and rumors? Do you roll out of bed and hit your favorite Apple news sites before concerning yourself with the broader aspects of life? Do you like teaching people how to use that iPhone or iPad? We may have the perfect opportunity for you.

AppleInsider Staff 3 years ago 0

How to use Conversation Boost with AirPods Pro

Don't wait on the feds to make hearing aids available over the counter. Apple's latest hearing assistive technology is available on AirPods Pro, and it's easy to use — but oddly fiddly to set up.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

How to show timestamps in Messages in macOS Monterey and iOS 15

Other than on the initial notification, Messages doesn't tell you the time that a message arrived. Here's how to read the timestamps of your Messages on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to use Hide My Email in iOS 15

For an iOS 15 feature that's meant to be incredibly easy to use, Hide My Email comes with a lot of options. Here's what you can - and as yet, can't - do.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

How to manage notifications in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

Apple makes managing your notifications even easier on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, allowing you to choose when — and where — you see all your alerts.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to answer calls to your iPhone on macOS Monterey and iPadOS 15

Thanks to Apple's Continuity, users can easily make and receive cellular phone calls on Mac, iPad, and iPod touch. Here's how to do it.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to create a PDF of a webpage for offline reading on iPhone and iPad

One of the easiest ways to read articles offline is to save them as a PDF, and thanks to a handy feature provided by Apple, it's effortless to do on your iPhone and iPad.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to hide photos in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

Your iPhone and iPad have a handy feature that allows you to hide photos on your Camera Roll — and here's how you can do it.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to use Reduce Loud Sounds in iOS 15 to help protect your hearing

Your hearing is an important sense that needs to be preserved, but the high use of earphones combined with loud volumes could cause you harm. Here's how to enable Apple's Reduce Loud Sounds feature in iOS 15.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

How to see if your Apple Watch is backed up

You need an iCloud backup of your Apple Watch data when you move to a new iPhone, and the process is usually simple — but there's a catch. Here's how to know for sure you've got a backup.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

How to calibrate an Apple Watch for accurate fitness tracking

If you're looking to get the most of your Apple Watch fitness tracking features, there's a way to calibrate it for step length and other factors. Here's how to do it.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

How to make a QR code on your iPhone to connect guests to your Wi-Fi

Rather than have a guest select your Wi-Fi network and then enter a fiddly password, just make them a QR code their iPhone can read. Here's how to do it.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

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