How to Disable Contact Photos in Mail on Mac
Apple has been busy mucking with the design and functionality of the Mail app, this time bringing Mail Sender Icons to the Mac Mail app. With this new introduction to clutter the Mail interface, you’ll see a Contact Photo or mail sender icon next to the mail sender name, subject, and preview of the mail … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Play Ambient Music on iPhone
One of the more interesting features to arrive on iPhone lately is the Ambient Music player, which, as the name implies, plays ambient music. This neat audio feature was introduced with iOS 18.4, and the Ambient Music Player offers four different ambient music types to play; Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing. While the Ambient Music … Read More ⌘ Read more

Grab the iPhone 16e Default Wallpaper
Perhaps you recently saw that Apple had released the iPhone 16e and drooled with envy at the iPhone 16e default wallpaper, which sort of looks like a drop of Liquid Metal (why did macOS Sequoia autocorrect capitalize “Liquid Metal”? Who knows, but it did it again, so let’s go with it) or maybe a water … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Turn Off Mail Categories on iPad
The Mail app for iPad has been updated to include the Mail Categories feature with iPadOS 18.4. The Mail Categories feature is intended to automatically sort your email inbox within the Mail app into particular email categories, including “Primary”, “Transactions”, “Updates”, and “Promotions”, along with a mostly hidden “All Mail” option. While the intention may … Read More ⌘ Read more

1st Beta of iOS 18.5, MacOS Sequoia 15.5, iPadOS 18.5 Released for Testing
While Apple may have just released the final versions of MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, and iPadOS 18.4 to the general public, they’re already back on the beta train. This time around we’ve got the first beta versions of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, and MacOS Sequoia 15.5. It’s not clear what the focus of these … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/02/1st-beta-of-ios-18-5-macos-sequoia-15- … ⌘ Read more

Deals: M2 MacBook Air for $749, iPad mini for $799, $50 Off M3 iPad Air
Amazon is offering some intriguing deals on Apple products at the moment, including a deeply discounted M2 MacBook Air, iPad mini 7, and a nice little discount on the latest M3 iPad Air. Check out the deals! M2 MacBook Air 13″ for $749 Amazon is discounting the M2 MacBook Air 13″ model for $749 in … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/02/deals-m2-macbook-air-for-749-ipad-mini-for-799-50-off-m … ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Mail Categories on Mac
Apple has brought the controversial Mail Categories feature to the Mail app on Mac, and you will find that it is enabled in the Mail app by default. The idea behind Mail Categories is that your inbox is now sorting itself automatically into four categories; Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. There’s also a hidden “All … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sonoma 14.7.5 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.5 Security Updates Released
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.7.5 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.5 as security updates for Mac users running Sonoma and Ventura operating systems. These updates are security patch focused and do not include new features that are otherwise available in the latest MacOS Sequoia 15.4 update that was released simultaneously. Separately, you’ll find software updates available … [Read More](https://osxd … ⌘ Read more

iOS 16.7.11, iOS 15.8.4, & iPadOS 17.7.6 Security Updates Released for Older iPhone & iPad
While iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 updates were just released for modern iPhone and iPad devices, Apple has also released a bevy of software updates for older iPhone and iPad devices. Each of these updates include important security fixes and are therefore recommended for all eligible users and their devices to install. Specifically, you will … [Read Mor … ⌘ Read more

PSA: Automatic Update Enables Itself with MacOS Sequoia 15.4 & iOS 18.4
This is important and relevant to most Mac, iPhone, and iPad users: Installing the latest updates for MacOS Sequoia 15.4 for Mac, iOS 18.4 for iPhone, and iPadOS 18.4 for iPad, will forcibly enable automatic software update for system updates on your device. Some people may already have these auto-update features enabled on their devices … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/04/01/psa-au … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.4 Update with Ambient Music, New Emoji, Priority Notifications, Mail Categorization for iPad, Released
Apple has released iOS 18.4 for iPhone, along with iPadOS 18.4 for iPad. These updates include a few new features, as well as bug fixes and security enhancements. iOS 18.4 for iPhone includes new emoji icons, an ambient music generator, a Priority Notifications feature for Apple Intelligence, and various bug fixes and security patches. iPadOS … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/3 … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Update Released with Mail Categorization, New Emoji
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 has been released for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes some new features and refinements, as well as resolutions to various bugs and security patches. For new features, MacOS Sequoia 15.4 gains the Mail Categorization feature that automatically sorts your email inbox for you that has been … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/31/macos-sequoia-15-4-update-downloa … ⌘ Read more

Spring Amazon Deals: AirPods 4 from $99, iPad mini 7 for $399, $50 Off M3 iPad Air, EarBuds from $16, & More
Amazon is having some fantastic spring sales and deals, offering many Apple products at great discounts from retail prices. Check out the deals below to find discounted prices on new Apple gear including AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, wired Earbuds, Apple Watch Series 10, iPad mini 7, M3 iPad Air, M4 MacBook Pro, AirTags, and … [ … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.4 Update with Ambient Music, New Emoji, Priority Notifications, Mail Categorization for iPad, Released
Apple has released iOS 18.4 for iPhone, along with iPadOS 18.4 for iPad. These updates include a few new features, as well as bug fixes and security enhancements. iOS 18.4 for iPhone includes new emoji icons, an ambient music generator, a Priority Notifications feature for Apple Intelligence, and various bug fixes and security patches. iPadOS … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/3 … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Update Released with Mail Categorization, New Emoji
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 has been released for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes some new features and refinements, as well as resolutions to various bugs and security patches. For new features, MacOS Sequoia 15.4 gains the Mail Categorization feature that automatically sorts your email inbox for you that has been … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/31/macos-sequoia-15-4-update-downloa … ⌘ Read more

Second Release Candidate of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 Available for Testing
Apple has issued a second release candidate (RC) build of iOS 18.4 and ipadOS 18.4, a day after releasing a 2nd RC build of MacOS Seqouia 15.4. Earlier in the week Apple introduced the first RC builds of these system software versions. iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 gain some new features and improvements to Apple … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/28/second-release-candidate-of-ios- … ⌘ Read more

Second Release Candidate of MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Available for Testing
Apple has provided a second Release Candidate build of MacOS Sequoia 15.4 for users enrolled in the beta testing program, arriving just a few days after the first release candidate build of Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, and iPad 18.4 were issued. Release Candidates typically match the final version of software that is released to the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/27/second-release-candidate … ⌘ Read more

Easily Create MacOS Virtual Machines with VirtualBuddy
VirtualBuddy offers a simple way to quickly virtualize MacOS (and Linux) on any Apple Silicon Mac, offering an easy method for developers, enthusiasts, and the curious to run multiple instances of MacOS on their Mac. And VirtualBuddy is speedy with great performance, plus it’s free and open source, so you can easily explore the world … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/26/easily-create-macos-virtual-machines-with-virt … ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Watch 10 for $299, AirPods 4 for $99, M2 MacBook Air for $799, iPad mini 7 for $399
Amazon is back at it with some great spring deals, ranging from big discounts on M2 MacBook Air, iPad mini 7, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 10, AirTags, and more. If you’re shopping for some Apple gear, check out these great deals. Apple Watch Series 10 – $299 (down from $399) Apple … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/26/deals-a … ⌘ Read more

Easily Create MacOS Virtual Machines with VirtualBuddy
VirtualBuddy offers a simple way to quickly virtualize MacOS (and Linux) on any Apple Silicon Mac, offering an easy method for developers, enthusiasts, and the curious to run multiple instances of MacOS on their Mac. And VirtualBuddy is speedy with great performance, plus it’s free and open source, so you can easily explore the world … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/26/easily-create-macos-virtual-machines-with-virt … ⌘ Read more

WWDC 2025 Starts January 9, iOS 19 & MacOS 16 Expected to Debut
Apple has announced that their annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) will be held online from June 9 to June 13, 2025. There’s also set to be a special event in Cupertino California at the Apple Park campus on June 9. Typically these special events are when Apple debuts upcoming operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Mac, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/25/wwdc-2025-starts-january-9-ios-19- … ⌘ Read more

Release Candidate of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the Release Candidate builds of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4. Release Candidate (RC) builds are typically the last version of a beta cycle before the software gets issued to the general public, indicating that final versions of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4 are coming soon, possibly … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/ … ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Watch 10 for $299, AirPods 4 for $100, AirPods Pro 2 for $170
Amazon is back with some more great deals on Apple gear, this time taking $100 off the price of Apple Watch Series 10, $30 off AirPods 4, and knocking $80 off the price of AirPods Pro 2. Why pay full price when you don’t have to? Check out the deals and enjoy. Apple Watch Series … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/24/deals-apple-watch-10-for-299-airpods-4-for-100-airpods-pro-2-for-170 … ⌘ Read more

Fixing Safari for Mac Error “This webpage was reloaded because a problem occurred”
Safari is a fantastic web browser on the Mac, but that doesn’t mean it’s always trouble-free. One issue that Safari users may see on the Mac from time to time will cause a webpage to refresh and then throw an error message that says “this webpage was reloaded because a problem occurred”. You might also … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/19/fixing-safar … ⌘ Read more

Deals: M3 MacBook Air 13″ 24GB / 512GB for $1099
Sure Apple just spec-bumped the MacBook Air to have an M4 chip, but if you don’t mind having the M3 chip instead, you can get a whopping 27% off the original retail price of an upgraded model with 24GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. This is still a fantastic Mac and has the M3 chip … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Show QR Code for Wi-Fi on iPhone, Mac, iPad
One very easy and convenient way to share access to a wi-fi router is by generating a QR code for joining that wi-fi router, which can be useful for house guests, offices, waiting rooms, rentals, restaurants, shops, and just about anywhere else with wi-fi that people might want to join. It can also make it … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: EarPods Wired Headphones for $16, M3 iPad Air for $549, & More
While AirPods are wildly popular and completely wireless, there’s a growing movement of people who like to use more traditional wired headphones instead of wireless, whether it’s with their iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Many people even prefer the wired headphones over wireless for various reasons. Apple still produces the classic white wired Apple EarPods headphones … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more

Get Googly Eyes in Your Mac Menu Bar to Follow Your Cursor Around
Ultra longtime Mac users may recall a fun Classic Mac OS application that placed a set of googly eyes into the Mac menu bar, and those eyes would follow your cursor around as you used the Mac. While the old Classic Mac OS days are long gone (sigh), you can still have a bit of … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: iPad mini 7 for $399, Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, Apple Studio Display for $1299
Amazon is back at it again with some more great discounts on select Apple gear. This time they’re knocking $100 off the price of iPad mini 7, $300 off the Apple Studio Display, $70 off Apple Watch Series 10, and $30 off a pack of AirTags 4-pack. Check out the deals and grab what interests … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/17/deals-ipad-mini-7-for-39 … ⌘ Read more

Beta 4 of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Testing
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4, all of which are set to be fairly minor software updates but do include a handful of new features, and will also include the usual round of bug fixes and security enhancements. New features currently being tested in these … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/17/beta-4-of-ios-18-4-ipados-18-4 … ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Type to Siri on MacOS Sequoia
The latest versions of MacOS make it easier than ever to use Type to Siri, but many Mac users are finding themselves accidentally triggering the ‘Type to Siri’ feature on their Mac running the latest MacOS Sequoia releases. This can be frustrating, and if you don’t use Siri or Type To Siri you might not … Read More ⌘ Read more

How Long Does Updating MacOS Take? Why Is MacOS Update Taking So Long?
One of the questions many Mac users have when they see newly available system software updates for MacOS is “how long will updating MacOS take?” followed by “why is MacOS update taking forever?” These are both perfectly reasonable questions, and it’s important to remember the answers can vary. But, with modern MacOS, you can also … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirTags 4-pack for $65, Apple Watch 10 for $299, AirPods 4 for $99
Amazon is back with some more great deals on Apple products, beginning with a big discount on AirTags, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and Apple Pencil Pro. Let’s check them out. AirTags are very useful personal trackers that have myriad uses from keeping an eye on your dog, cat, luggage, backpack, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/12/deals-airtags-4-pack-for-65-apple … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.3.2 Update Released with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.3.2 for iPhone and ipadOS 18.3.2 for iPad. The updates are focused on security patches and bug fixes, and do not include any new features. Separately, there are updates available for Mac as MacOS Sequoia 15.3.2, Safari 18.3.1 for Ventura and Sonoma, tvOS 18.3.1 for Apple TV, and visionOS 3.2.3 for … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.3.2 Update Released with Fixes for Bugs & Security Issues
MacOS Sequoia 15.3.2 has been released by Apple for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The update includes important bug fixes and security patches, and Apple recommends installing the update on all eligible devices. If your Mac is running macOS Ventura or macOS Sonoma, you will find an update to Safari 18.3.1 available instead … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03 … ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirPods 4 for $99, AirPods Pro 2 for $169, Apple Watch 10 for $299
More great Apple deals are on tap from Amazon today, including big discounts on AirPods and Apple Watch Series 10. Let’s take a look! AirPods 4 are on sale for just $99, cutting 22% off the $129 retail price. These are wildly popular headphones for a reason, and not just because of the iconic stylish … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/10/deals-airpods-4-for-99-airpods-pro-2-for-169-app … ⌘ Read more

3rd Beta of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
Apple has released the third beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, and iPadOS 18.4, for users who are participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These beta builds are working on a variety of new features and capabilities, including refinements to Apple Intelligence, the controversial and frustrating sorted Mail Categories … [Read More](https://osxdai … ⌘ Read more

Emoji Picker Shortcut Not Working in MacOS Sequoia? Let’s Fix It
Some MacOS Sequoia users have discovered the familiar handy Emoji keyboard shortcut to access the Emoji & Symbols panel is no longer working as expected. This can be immensely frustrating, especially if you rely on it for quick access to emojis in messages, emails, documents, and in general. While it might seem like a minor … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/07/emoji-picker-shortcut-not-workin … ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $299, M2 MacBook Air for $699, AirPods Pro 2 for $170
Amazon is offering some all-time-low prices on some fantastic Apple products right now, including the latest Apple Watch Series 10 for just $299 (down from $399 retail), AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid functionality for just $169.99 (down from $249), and the M2 MacBook Air 13″ 16GB / 256GB model for just $699. What’s not … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/07/de … ⌘ Read more

How to Upload Documents to ChatGPT
ChatGPT allows you to upload documents, which you can then describe, analyze, summarize, explain, or even get assistance with that particular document. ChatGPT works with just about any document type that you might be working with or come across in the world of tech and computers, including .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, .rtf, .xls, .xlsx, .csv, … Read More ⌘ Read more

M4 MacBook Air with Dual Display Support, & Spec-bumped Mac Studio Released by Apple
Apple has released updated MacBook Air and Mac Studio models with spec bumps, and a new color option for the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air gains the M4 chip and is now available in a new light blue color option that Apple calls ‘sky blue’. Meanwhile, the Mac Studio gains the M4 Max and M3 … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/05/m4-macbook-air-with-dual-displa … ⌘ Read more

Deals: Apple Studio Display for $1299, Apple Watch Series 10 for $329
Amazon is back with some great deals again, this time offering the fantastic 27″ Apple Studio Display for just $1299, and the Apple Watch Series 10 for just $329. Why pay full price when you don’t have to? Apple Studio Display 27″ for $1299 (down from $1599) The Apple Studio Display is a gorgeous Retina … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/05/deals-apple-studio-display-for-1299-apple-watch-ser … ⌘ Read more

M4 MacBook Air with Dual Display Support, & Spec-bumped Mac Studio Released by Apple
Apple has released updated MacBook Air and Mac Studio models with spec bumps, and a new color option for the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air gains the M4 chip and is now available in a new light blue color option that Apple calls ‘sky blue’. Meanwhile, the Mac Studio gains the M4 Max and M3 … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/05/m4-macbook-air-with-dual-displa … ⌘ Read more

Updated iPad Air with M3 Chip Released by Apple
Apple has given the iPad Air lineup a spec-bump update to include M3 chips, but otherwise the new iPad Air remains pretty much the same as the previous M2 model. The updated iPad Air with M3 chip features the same 12 megapixel front and rear camera with Center Stage on the front camera, Touch ID … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4 are available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for the Apple operating system suite. The latest beta builds continue to refine Apple Intelligence features, add a new Ambient music feature from Control Center, and for iPadOS and MacOS include the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/03/beta-2-of- … ⌘ Read more

Deals: iPad mini 7 for $399
Amazon has returned with more great deals on Apple products, including taking $100 off the all-new iPad mini 7, taking 18% off the Apple Watch Series 10, and getting an AirTags 4-pack for just $70. Check out the deals! iPad mini 7 – $399 (down from $499) iPad mini 7 features the A17 processor with … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4 are available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for the Apple operating system suite. The latest beta builds continue to refine Apple Intelligence features, add a new Ambient music feature from Control Center, and for iPadOS and MacOS include the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/03/beta-2-of- … ⌘ Read more

PSA: Don’t Forget to Reboot Your Mac to Free Memory from kernel_task
This is a helpful reminder for Mac users that it’s important to periodically restart your Mac to maintain optimal system performance. Rebooting your Mac from time to time offers several benefits that help system performance and stability. Over time, it is not unusual for certain backgrounds processes, applications, and system tasks to accumulate and start … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirTags 4-pack for $65
AirTags are powerful and handy personal trackers for being able to track and locate your possessions with the Find My network, whether you’re keeping an eye on your luggage, purse, briefcase, car, bike, scooter, a dog, cat, horse, cow (hey why not?), package, or just about anything else you can imagine would be useful to … Read More ⌘ Read more

Quickly Edit & Cut Video Lossless on Mac with LosslessCut
Whether you’re a regular video and audio editor or just have occasional needs to do so, you might appreciate using the handy free LosslessCut app, the “swiss army knife of lossless video/audio editing”, which allows for lossless editing and cutting of video and audio files. LosslessCut lets you quickly extract, remove, add, and combine audio … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/27/quickly-edit-cut-video-lossle … ⌘ Read more