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 13

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 3 months ago 0

The MacBook Pro is 20 years old, today

In one moment on January 10, 2006, Steve Jobs said Apple was through with the hit PowerBooks. So, instead, he unveiled the first MacBook Pro with Intel inside.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 15

Apple could make game controller that magnetically attaches to iPhone

Apple Arcade games could be played in the future by using console-like game controllers that magnetically snap on to the sides of an iPhone or iPad.

William Gallagher 7 months ago 11

Apple released the iMac 27 years ago and it's better than ever

Every part of the iMac has radically evolved, but it's still the only computer that debuted in 1998 that you can buy in 2025, because Apple got its core purpose right.

William Gallagher 10 months ago 53

How to delete an Instagram account in iOS 26

Want to delete Instagram for good? Here's the easiest way to shut off your account right from your iPhone.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 0

Future MacBook keyboard could have customizable aluminum keys

Apple is working on how to make a perforated aluminum keyboard chassis with keycaps that incorporate an array of LEDs that can change what is displayed on each key.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 15

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 1 year ago 14

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 1 year ago 10

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 1 year ago 7

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 1 year ago 12

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 1 year ago 20

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 1 year ago 49

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 1 year ago 61

Best external SSD for Mac

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 1 year ago 0

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 1 year ago 0

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 2 years ago 18

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 2 years ago 28

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 2 years ago 0

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 2 years ago 0

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 2 years ago 5

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 2 years ago 0

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 2 years ago 0

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 2 years ago 2

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 2 years ago 0

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 2 years ago 12

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 2 years ago 0

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 2 years ago 0

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 2 years ago 1

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.

Catherine Cargill 2 years ago 0

How to use Passkeys instead of passwords on iOS 16

Apple's introduction of Passkeys means you can authenticate with some apps and services using Face ID or Touch ID instead of remembering a password. This is how you get started.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

How to sync multiple Apple Watches to one iPhone

If you're going to buy an Apple Watch Series 9, you don't have to ditch your old one, because Apple makes it easy to use two or more with your iPhone. Here's how.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

The ultimate guide on how to customize your iPhone running iOS 16

Apple's iOS 16 makes the iPhone more customizable than ever. This is the ultimate guide on how to make the iPhone a more personal device.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 0

How to set an animated Memoji on your Lock Screen in macOS Ventura

When choosing your profile picture that is displayed on your Mac's Lock Screen, you can choose to have an animated Memoji as one. Here is how to set it up.

Nathaniel Pangaro 2 years ago 0

How to create routes and add stops in Apple Maps

Being able to map out your entire drive beforehand, with estimated travel times and future course changes, is a powerful addition to an already handy app. Here's how to create a multi-stop route in the latest version of Apple Maps.

Damien Lavizzo 2 years ago 0

How to use Continuity Camera in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura

Continuity Camera allows you to use your iPhone's camera to insert photos or documents in your Mac and use it as a FaceTime camera as well. Here is how to use Continuity Camera in macOS Ventura.

Nathaniel Pangaro 2 years ago 0

How to make an external bootable working drive in macOS Ventura

When something goes wrong with your Mac, it's a boon to have a separate, external drive that you can work from — but Apple no longer makes that easy. Here's how to do it.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

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