News Archives for 2022

How to backup your Mac

Whether it's a MacBook Pro that's always out on the road with you, or a Mac Studio that gets left in an office, your Mac holds critical data and you've got to back it up.

William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

How to backup your iPhone or iPad

It's not enough to just let your iPhone back up to iCloud, not when you need to be sure you won't lose anything important. Here are your options for backing up iOS devices.

William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

Apple investigated making a Surface-like keyboard for iPad Pro

Even as Apple has released a new Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, the company has also revealed that is has been researching a more Microsoft Surface-like traditional keyboard arrangement.

William Gallagher | 1 month ago

Finding a perfectly sized Apple Watch band may get easier in the future

There's got to be a better way to find the right Apple Watch band size for your wrist than trying out countless ones, or printing out paper guides — and Apple thinks it has the answer.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Apple getting serious about MacBook Pro with integrated graphics tablet and iPhone charger

One patent doesn't prove Apple is making a device, but a whole series of them repeatedly applied for does suggest that we really could see a MacBook Pro you can wirelessly charge your iPhone on, while you sketch with your finger.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

How to fix System Data filling your iPhone's storage

Your iPhone may have low storage because it's been consumed by System Data, which can potentially consume all available capacity. Here's how to regain space when things get too bloated to function.

Malcolm Owen | 3 months ago

Apple launched the iPod 23 years ago, and changed the world

The iPod line has vanished into history, but the influence of this once-ubiquitous device is still shaping Apple, music, and the world, 23 years on from its announcement on October 23, 2001.

William Gallagher | 5 months ago

Commemorating Steve Jobs and his continuing influence on technology

More than a decade after his death, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs continues to influence the world. AppleInsider explores what the man himself thought about living and dying, and how his online archive is commemorating him and his work.

William Gallagher | 6 months ago

Apple released the iMac 26 years ago and it's better than ever

Even if every part of the iMac has radically evolved, it's still the only computer that debuted in 1998 that you can buy in 2022, because Apple got its core purpose right on this day, 26 years ago, when it went on sale

William Gallagher | 8 months ago

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The cheesegrater Mac Pro could still be the best Mac ever made

The original Mac Pro was launched in August 2006 — and it's still remembered as a high point in Apple history. AppleInsider celebrates the old favorite workhorse — and its rather varied sequels.

William Gallagher | 8 months ago

Apple looking to the past, working on how to put a Mac in a keyboard

Apple's Magic Keyboard may one day become more magical, and possibly a little thicker, as the company is working on ways to include an entire Mac within it.

William Gallagher | 8 months ago

Best external SSD for Mac in 2024

If you're short on storage in your MacBook Pro, you should add more capacity by buying one of these portable external SSDs.

AppleInsider Staff | 9 months ago

Best monitor for MacBook Pro in 2024: best buys from Apple, Dell, LG & Samsung

Apple's computers are powerful tools with fantastic displays. If you need more real estate, though, we've rounded up the best monitor for your MacBook Pro, or any other Mac for that matter, updated in July 2024.

AppleInsider Staff | 9 months ago

MacBook Pro Touch Bar could be revived as a strip that supports Apple Pencil

Apple keeps researching how to have the iPad-centric Apple Pencil do the work of the old Touch Bar on the surface of a future MacBook Pro.

William Gallagher | 11 months ago

Apple researching how to make a 'Star Trek' communicator badge

Apple has been researching how to make a small, wearable loudspeaker that would use beamformed audio to make it clearly audible to the wearer, yet not disturb anyone else.

William Gallagher | 11 months ago

The best game controllers for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV

Level up your gaming on the iPhone and Apple TV with a new game controller. Here are some of your best options on the market.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

The best Thunderbolt 4 docks and hubs you can buy for your Mac

If you want to add more connectivity to your Mac, you should consider a Thunderbolt dock. We've made a list of some of the best docking and port-expanding accessories you can buy.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Apple's smart fabric research points to wearable tech beyond Apple Watch & AirPods

New research building on older work demonstrates that Apple is working out how to weave sensors and switches into fabric, which could then be used for smart bags, furniture, clothing, and more.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

How to blur sensitive information in images on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

If you're looking to share a screenshot or photo, but you don't want to expose anything too personal, here's how you can blur or otherwise censor them on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

How to tell the difference between real AirPods Pro and counterfeit ones

Details are key in spotting a fake set of AirPods or AirPods Pro. We picked up a set of widely available clones and compared them to genuine AirPods Pro so you can better protect yourself from getting scammed by counterfeit Apple earbuds.

Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

How to get apps for old iPhones and iPads

If you have an older iPhone or iPad that can't run iOS 17 — or even iOS 10 for that matter — you're still able to download and use compatible versions of apps.

Mike Peterson | 1 year ago

How to pair a new Apple TV remote

While an Apple TV remote comes within the box, you can easily pair a replacement. Here is how to pair a new remote to your Apple TV.

Nathaniel Pangaro | 1 year ago

How to use Plex on Mac to create your own personal streaming service

If you have an extensive movie collection, you may want to share it with other devices on your home network. Here's how you can use Plex to create your own mini Netflix.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Future MagSafe could transmit data and authenticate users through peripherals

Apple has been researching ways to advance MagSafe to carry data wirelessly, plus how to recognize and authenticate accessories when they are plugged in.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

How to move your data to a new iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro

If you're moving from an old iPhone to a new iPhone 15, there are steps you need to take to make sure all of your data comes with you. Here's how to get it done.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

iPad & iPad Pro buyer's guide: which iPad to buy for your budget

The iPad lineup may have missed out on big changes in 2023, but there are still a lot of choices to make. Here's how to choose the best tablet to buy.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

Six years ago, the iPhone X set the table for everything that has come since

In September 2017, Tim Cook said the iPhone X would "set the path for technology for the next decade." All these years later, it looks like Cook was right.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple will not buy Disney, no matter how often it hears that it will

Now the word is that Disney CEO Bob Iger wants to stay in charge as long as he can — and then sell out to Apple. So we're right back with more analysts saying this is what will and what must happen — but it still won't.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Future AirPods may ID wearer and tailor features to protect owner's privacy

If future AirPods do not recognize who is wearing them, they could automatically block personal information such as Siri relaying text messages.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

How to use background sounds in macOS Ventura

This lesser-known background sounds feature in macOS Ventura can help you relax and focus, so you can increase your productivity while at your desk. Here's how to set it up.