News Archives for 01/2021

How to delete an Apple ID account

If you really don't want to have an Apple ID associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.

Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

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 | 6 months ago

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 | 1 year ago

How to boot an Apple Silicon Mac from an external drive

If you have bought an Apple Silicon Mac or MacBook but need to upgrade your storage without buying a brand new device, you can set up your Mac to run from an external drive. Here's how to boot macOS Monterey using external storage on the new Mac lineup.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Future Apple Watch may move its battery to give haptic feedback

Apple is investigating how to make the battery in an Apple Watch move in order to provide haptic feedback to the wearer.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

How to sign a PDF on a Mac

Learn how to create a digital signature that can be inserted into digital forms and documents on macOS with this helpful guide.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

How to switch from PC to Mac, and what you need to know

If you're a long-time Windows user, jumping over to macOS may seem to need a lot of effort, but it's a lot easier than it appears at first glance. Here's what you need to know about switching over from PC to Mac.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

What to do when you forgot your Apple ID password

Apple gives you many different ways to recover a lost Apple ID password, but they do get increasingly complicated. Here's what you can and must do if you forget, plus if your iPhone or other device is lost too.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Apple's billions, Facebook whining, and MagSafe warnings - Apple's January 2021 in review

Apple revealed just how much money we've paid it, plus it got into a spat with Facebook, and it stepped up its fitness workouts.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

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How to set parental controls on iPhone or iPad

As iPhones and iPads become more ubiquitous in children's hands, setting up parental controls on the devices properly and completely is more critical than ever. Here are ways to set up those controls, including ways to block content, set time limits, and prevent expensive in-app purchases.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

Roundup: best monitors for Apple's M1 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, MacBook Air

There are thousands of monitors on the market, and choosing the right one can be a difficult chore. We've collected together the best monitors you should be looking at to pair with your M1-based Mac.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

How to use Messages to share your screen in macOS

If you need to quickly offer help to another Mac user you know, there's no quicker way to remotely provide assistance than via Apple's own Messages. Here's how to take control of another person's Mac on their behalf, and how to allow others to do the same to your desktop.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

How to clear browsing history on Safari on iPhone or Mac

You can remove your entire Safari browsing history, just yesterday's, or if you know exactly where to look, even one single item, too. Here's what you can do, where you can do it, and how.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Deals: Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are back down to $278 ($70 off)

The best price on Sony's popular WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones has returned, with top online retailers knocking $72 off the over-ear headset that pairs well with Macs for work-from-home calls.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

How to share your driving ETA on iPhone

As handy as it is being able to share your exact location with someone directly from your iPhone, that doesn't tell them how long it's going to take you to get home. Here's how to have your iPhone do that automatically.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro is $100 off

Owners of the iPad Pro or iPad Air who really want to use the Magic Keyboard have the perfect opportunity to pick one up, as Amazon has reduced the cost of the 11-inch version by 33% to $199.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Nvidia GeForce Now client adds native Apple Silicon support

Nvidia's GeForce Now has been updated to work with Apple Silicon Macs, allowing gamers on both Intel and M1-based models to use the game-streaming service.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple's $111.4 billion quarter - which analysts were right and which were wrong

In the wake of Apple's stellar holiday quarter results, analysts have been quick to respond to the $111.4 billion in revenue and other data points Apple raised in its financials. Here's what the analysts think of the results — as well as how far out they were in their predictions.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple users supportive of privacy measures, but open to ad tracking

Apple users are generally supportive of Apple's stance on privacy, but a new survey claims most are apparently fine with the idea of allowing tracking if they didn't have to pay for content or features.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Best cameras, lights, and mics for your work-from-home Zoom meetings

We round up the best gear to improve how you look in Zoom, FaceTime, or other video calls while you are working or learning from home.

Will Shanklin | 3 years ago

WhatsApp uses Status Updates to ease user worries over privacy

WhatsApp is attempting to appease users who are considering migrating away from the Facebook-owned service over privacy policy changes, by using its Status feature to remind users it cannot read their encrypted conversations.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

iPhone taken in 'crime spree' and more Capitol rioters arrested in the Apple Crime Blotter

No charges for Sen. Richard Burr, federal charges in iPhone-centered SBA fraud, an iPad damaged in a "wrong house" raid by Chicago police, and more in the Apple Crime Blotter.

Stephen Silver | 3 years ago

Examining Apple's staggering $111.4B holiday quarter by the numbers

Apple's Q1 2021 results were the highest ever for the Cupertino giant, with a later iPhone release schedule and many other factors supersizing typically huge results. Here's a breakdown of the key figures Apple disclosed about its holiday quarter fortunes.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

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