How to Have Apple Intelligence Write Emails For You on Mac, iPhone, iPad
As you may know by now, Apple Intelligence includes handy writing tools and summarization features. One of the more useful ways to take advantage of the Apple Intelligence features on iPhone, Mac, and iPad is to have the AI feature write emails for you. Can’t think of what to say? Or maybe you simply don’t … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/15/how-to-have-apple-intelligence-write-ema … ⌘ Read more

How to Generate AI Images with Image Playground on Mac, iPhone, iPad
Image Playground is an artificial intelligence tool from Apple available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, that allows you to quickly create and generate images and artwork based upon descriptions or even photos and people from your image library. It’s a fun tool to use, and also super easy. To use Image Playground on your device, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/14/how-generate-ai-images-image-playground-m … ⌘ Read more

How to Change Keyboard Shortcut for Type to Siri on Mac
The Type to Siri feature on Mac is super useful, particularly now that Siri has Apple Intelligence features. Using Type to Siri is perhaps even more handy for Mac users than using the voice activated Siri commands, but some Mac users may find themselves accidentally triggering Type to Siri by inadvertently pressing the initiating command … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/13/how-to-change-keyboard-shortcut-for-type … ⌘ Read more

Deals: Get iPad Mini 7 for $399 ($100 Off), AirTags 4-pack for $70
The iPad mini is a popular iPad model for users who want a very portable table experience. The 7th generation iPad mini is particularly well suited for modern use, being the first iPad mini model to support Apple Intelligence AI features, an 8″ LCD display, and the speedy A17 processor, which is the same powerful … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/13/deals-get-ipad-mini-7-for-399-100-off-airtags-4-pa … ⌘ Read more

How to Stop Spotlight Search Data on Mac from Being Shared with Apple
Did you know that, by default, your Mac search queries entered into Spotlight, Safari, Siri, Lookup, and #images, are sent to Apple? While this information is anonymized so as not to be identifying, and Apple says it’s used to improve search results, many Mac users may not want this search information being shared with Apple … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/10/how-stop-spotlight-search-data-mac-sharing-app … ⌘ Read more

Use “Type to Siri” on Mac Easier Than Ever in Sequoia
Siri has been considerably improved in recent MacOS versions, mostly because it’s now linked to ChatGPT. One of the other recent changes to Siri in modern MacOS versions is that it’s now easier to access the “Type to Siri” feature, no longer being relegated to an Accessibility setting that has to be enabled separately like … Read More ⌘ Read more

com.apple.mediaanalysisd Cache on Mac Using Tons of Storage? Here’s the Fix
Some MacOS Sequoia users have discovered that the com.apple.mediaanalysisd directory in MacOS is taking up very large amounts of disk storage capacity with cache files. If you have discovered your Mac disk space has reduced since installing or updating to MacOS Sequoia, the inordinately large com.apple.mediaanalysisd cache file issue could be to blame. A variety … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 … ⌘ Read more

Why is There a Question Mark Icon in the Dock on Mac?
You may occasionally find a situation where a question mark icon appears in the Mac Dock, sometimes it’s even several question mark icons. If you click on the question mark icon in the Dock, nothing happens. What is the question mark? Why is there a question mark icon in the Dock? How do you remove … Read More ⌘ Read more

Beta 2 of iOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, iPadOS 18.3, Available for Beta Testers
The second beta versions of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and MacOS Sequoia 15.3, are now available for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. There are also second beta versions of watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3 and visionOS 2.3, if you’re a developer testing software for those devices and operating systems. While … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/ … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.2.1 Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2.1 for iPad users. The new software updates are said to include important bug fixes, and are therefore recommended for all users to install. No published security updates are included in the release, and it’s not entirely sure what the specific bug fixes are either. … Read More ⌘ Read more

Binge Watch Apple TV+ This Weekend for Free
If you’d like to start the new year with some binge watching, you can enjoy a free weekend of all-access to Apple TV+ films and shows starting on January 3 and continuing through January 5. The free weekend is available on any device where you can stream Apple TV+, all you will need is an … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: Get Apple Watch Series 10 for $329 (Discounted from $399)
Want to start the new year off with a great fitness tracker to help motivate your workouts and track your health stats and vitals? Then don’t miss this great deal on the all new Apple Watch Series 10 is available for just $329 in select color and band options, available right now on Amazon. Maybe … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: Grab an AirTags 4-pack for $69.99
AirTags are the compact easy to use tracking devices from Apple that allow you to keep track of your personal belongings, car keys, even pets, packages, and other interesting uses. AirTags leverage the Find My network of millions of other Apple devices to help pinpoint the locations of AirTags, and you can make them play … Read More ⌘ Read more

4 iPhone Tips to Help Your Relatives and Loved Ones this Holiday Season
While you’re visiting family this holiday season, if you’re the family tech guru you might get asked some questions about iPhone. This year, why not be a little more proactive and sit down with someone less tech savvy, and with a few tweaks, improve their iPhone experience? Improve the Home Screen Experience One of the … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/26/4-iphone-tips-to-help-your- … ⌘ Read more

Use ChatGPT by Phone by Calling 1-800-ChatGPT for AI Voice Answers & Communication
OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool, has introduced a new phone-based ChatGPT client experience. By calling 1-800-ChatGPT (1-800-242-8478), you are able to have a phone conversation with ChatGPT to get AI answers by phone. Essentially the phone line for ChatGPT means that you can access and use ChatGPT entirely by voice, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/20/use-cha … ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Mail Sender Icons on iPhone in iOS 18.2
Apple recently introduced a completely new redesign for Mail app on iPhone including a Mail Categories feature that many users have strong opinions about, and along with that design change are new large prominent sender profile icons, which sit next to every item in the inbox. These large prominent mail sender icons squeeze the Mail … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Check Battery Life of iPhone
The iPhone has pretty great battery life, especially when they’re brand new devices, but like all electronic devices that are battery powered, over time and with usage the battery on iPhone will drain down. If you are new to iPhone, you may be wondering how you can check the remaining battery life of iPhone, and … Read More ⌘ Read more

Mist Makes Downloading MacOS Installers & Firmwares Easy
Many Mac users, IT staff, and systems administrators like to have on hand full MacOS installers, for both current and prior versions of MacOS system software. Additionally, many advanced Mac users and IT professionals need to have readily available MacOS IPSW firmware files for performing restores to Apple Silicon Macs, for virtual machines, even for … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/17/mist-download-macos-installer-fir … ⌘ Read more

Beta 1 of iOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, iPadOS 18.3, Released for Testing
Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, and iPadOS 18.3, for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The upcoming updates are now in beta testing, and are expected to focus on bug fixes and security enhancements as usual. Some new features are likely to … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/17/beta-1-of-ios-18-3-macos- … ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Mail Categories on iPhone in iOS 18.2 & Return to Old Inbox Style
If you have recently opened the Mail app after updating to iOS 18.2 or iPadOS 18.2, you likely discovered that Mail now defaults to a Mail “Categories” view, showing distinct mail category inboxes; “Primary”, “Transactions”, “Updates”, and “Promotions”. Presumably Apple chose to redesign everyones inbox and enable Mail Categories by default on iPhone and iPad … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/16/disable … ⌘ Read more

How to Check Battery Cycle Count on iPhone
Some iPhone users may be interested in learning what the battery cycle count is on their iPhone. A battery cycle is counted when a full charge and discharge cycle has completed, and this number can help to determine battery usage, health, as well as longevity. Up until recently and with the latest model iPhone devices, … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Lock iPhone / iPad Apps with Face ID or Passcode
A handy app-specific security feature is available for iPhone and iPad that requires authentication with Face ID or a passcode before a chosen app can be launched. Essentially this lets you lock any iPhone or iPad app with Face ID or a passcode, and this lock applies even if your iPhone or iPad is already … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.2 Update Released with ChatGPT Siri, Image Playground, Bug Fixes, & More
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.2 as an update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes new Apple Intelligence features including ChatGPT support for Siri, Image Playground image generation tools, along with some improvements to writing tools AI. Aside from AI, you’ll also find new abilities to share items in … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/11/macos-s … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.2 Released with ChatGPT Siri, Image Playground, More AI, Bug Fixes, & Security Updates
Apple has released iOS 18.2 for all iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2 for all iPad users. The new software updates focus primarily on bringing new Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices, including support for ChatGPT integration with Siri, Image Playground image generation, along with smaller new AI features throughout various apps and the operating … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/11/i … ⌘ Read more

How to Use Any Emoji as Tapback Reaction on iPhone, Mac, iPad
The Tapback reaction feature in Messages for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is popular, and with the latest versions of system software for these devices, you can now Tapback with any Emoji, rather than just the handful of defaults. This offers a nice way to further customize a response to a message, and it’s pretty easy … Read More ⌘ Read more

2nd RC Build of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, iPadOS 18.2, Released for Testing
A second release candidate build of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, has been made available for all beta testers. The 2nd RC build follows after issuing the first RC build a week prior. RC, or Release Candidate, are usually the finalized beta version of system software that is made available to beta … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/09/2nd-rc-build-of-io … ⌘ Read more

RC of MacOS Sequoia 15.2, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, Released for Testing
Apple has issued the release candidate build for iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, for all users that are involved in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. RC, or Release Candidate builds, are typically the final version of a beta before it gets released to the general public, indicating the final … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/05/rc-of-macos-sequoia-15-2-ios … ⌘ Read more

How to Record Calls on iPhone
One of the potentially most useful newer features on iPhone is available in iOS 18.1 and later, offering a remarkably simple way to record calls on iPhone. Now, iPhone has an easily accessible call record button, available on the same phone screen that you use to toggle speaker phone, mute, and end the call. When … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Instantly Write a Business Plan with AI on Mac, iPhone, iPad
While there are plenty of paid options to get a business plan, from business plan software, to books, to working with a consultant, or even outsourcing the entire thing, another option is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, and it uses the magic of Apple Intelligence features and ChatGPT to instantly create a business … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Summarize Webpages in Safari for Mac
One of the useful Apple Intelligence features that is available in Safari is the webpage summarization feature. With Apple Intelligence Summarize in Safari, you can have an AI summary of an entire webpage, whether it’s a long article, a general website, or anything else on the web, giving you a nice summary of the page … Read More ⌘ Read more

Cyber Monday Apple Deals: AirPods Pro for $154, AirTags 4-pack $70, Apple Watch 10 for $329, iPads from $259, & More
Cyber Monday is a great time to get some huge discounts on popular Apple products through Amazon, who consistently offers some of the best deals out there on new Apple gear. From huge discounts on AirPods Pro, to AirTags, MacBook Air, iPad, and Apple Watch, check out some of the available deals below. AirPods P … ⌘ Read more

Watch the Touching Apple Holiday Ad for 2024: Heartstrings
Apple has introduced their annual Holiday advertisement for the 2024 season, titled “Heartstrings”, and it’s an unusually moving commercial that focuses on hearing loss and the hearing aids feature of AirPods Pro 2 (which happen to be hugely discounted on Amazon right now, if you’re in the market). In the touching and family oriented commercial, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/29/watch-the-touching-apple-ho … ⌘ Read more

Why Can’t I Access Control Center from iPhone Mirroring?
One of the best features of modern MacOS versions, from Sequoia 15.0 onward, is iPhone Mirroring, which allows Mac users to interact with their iPhone and use their iPhone directly from their Mac. iPhone Mirroring is almost entirely full featured in that you can access basically every iPhone feature from the Mac… but “almost entirely” … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/29/why-cant-i-access-control-center-from … ⌘ Read more

Black Friday Apple Deals: AirPods Pro for $154, Apple Watch 10 for $329, iPads from $259, & More
Amazon Black Friday deals continue with tons of fantastic deals on various Apple products, with particularly big discounts being offered on AirPods Pro, AirTags, select iPad models, Apple Watch, and the M3 MacBook Air lineup. If Apple gear has a place in your holiday shopping, don’t miss these discounts while they’re available! AirPods Pro at … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/29/black-friday- … ⌘ Read more

Black Friday Apple Deals: AirPods Pro for $154, Apple Watch 10 for $329, iPads from $259, & More
Amazon Black Friday deals continue with tons of fantastic deals on various Apple products, with particularly big discounts being offered on AirPods Pro, AirTags, select iPad models, Apple Watch, and the M3 MacBook Air lineup. If Apple gear has a place in your holiday shopping, don’t miss these discounts while they’re available! AirPods Pro at … [ … ⌘ Read more

Easy Wi-Fi Speed Test Works on Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, iPad, etc
If you’ve just setup a new wi-fi network or ISP, or perhaps you just joined a new wi-fi network, one of the first things you might be inclined to do is run a speed test. Speed testing helps to evaluate the performance of an internet connection, measuring download speed, upload speed, and latency, allowing you … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/27/easy-speed-test-for-wi-fi-works-on-mac-pc-iphone … ⌘ Read more

Unable to Accept iCloud Terms & Conditions or Dismiss the Pop-up? Here’s the Fix
A strange bug is impacting some iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, where they are presented with new “iCloud Terms & Conditions” to accept, but they are not able to accept them. On a Mac this is particularly annoying because the iCloud Terms & Conditions popup and screen will continuously bother you, but it’s equally annoying … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/27/u … ⌘ Read more

Fun: Retro-fy MacOS with Old System Sounds, Tiling Wallpapers, & Classic Finder
While the only Time Machine we know of is the easy to use and fantastic backup tool for Mac users, some of us have geeky dreams of digital time machines, where we can get lost in flashbacks to retro computing, like the early Macintosh days of Classic MacOS System 7. While there are ways to … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/25/fun-retro-fy-macos-with-old-system-sounds … ⌘ Read more

Early Black Friday Deals: Up to 23% Off MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad, AirPods, & More
Amazon has started their early Black Friday Deals on many Apple products, so if you’ve been planning on shopping this holiday season for some great deals on Apple gear, this is a great place to get started. M3 MacBook Air up to 23% Off Amazon is offering the M3 series of MacBook Air in both … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/21/early-black-friday-deals-up … ⌘ Read more

7 Helpful Uses of AirTags, from Pets to Packages
AirTags are popular personal trackers, allowing you to keep track of bags, pets, luggage, even pets and people. They’re a handy Apple product that is easy to setup and use, and you can grab a 4 pack for $80 on Amazon allowing you to deploy several AirTags for multiple different purposes. Just as easy to … Read More ⌘ Read more

Have an Old iPhone or iPad? iCloud Backups & Safari Bookmark Syncing Will Soon Not Work
Apple is dropping support for iCloud backups for iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or earlier. Additionally, Apple is also dropping support for Safari Bookmark Syncing for devices running iOS 10 or earlier, or macOS Sierra 10.12.5 and earlier. While this will not impact the vast majority of people, there are many older model iPhone, … [Read More](https://osxdaily … ⌘ Read more

Beta 4 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The primary focus of these new betas appear to be introducing additional Apple Intelligence features, including things like ChatGPT integration to Siri, Genmoji for custom Emoji creation, … [Read More](https://osxdaily … ⌘ Read more

iOS 18.1.1 & iPadOS 18.1.1 Security Updates Released
Apple has issued iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, iOS 17.2.2, and iPadOS 17.2.2, for iPhone and iPad users. These updates are relatively small but contain important security fixes, making the software updates important for users to install onto eligible devices. Separately, Apple also released MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with the same set of security patches, along with … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/19/ios-18-1-1-ipados-18-1- … ⌘ Read more

MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with Security Fixes Available Now
Apple has released MacOS Seqouia 15.1.1, a small software update focused on important security fixes for the Mac. No new features are included, but several actively exploited security issues are patched, making these important updates to install on your Apple devices. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 18.1.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.1.1 for iPad, visionOS … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/19/macos-sequoia-15-1-1- … ⌘ Read more

Notes Disappeared from iPhone or iPad? Here’s How to Fix Missing iCloud Notes
Data loss is one of the most terrifying experiences to encounter in our digital lives, and so it’s no surprise that iPhone and iPad users who encountered a recent issue with iCloud Notes disappearing from their devices caused significant distress. But Apple has now officially acknowledged the disappearing iCloud Notes problem, and has provided a … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/18/fix-missing-icloud-note … ⌘ Read more

How to Use Window Tiling in MacOS Sequoia
Window Tiling on the Mac has gotten much better since MacOS Sequoia, and it’s now easier than ever to arrange and tile windows on your screen. With Window Tiling, you can split windows, send windows to the left or right, quarter windows on your display, and much more. There are multiple different ways to access … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Find a Lost Apple Pencil
The Apple Pencil is a great accessory for iPad users, but obviously you can’t use an Apple Pencil if it’s lost, and it’s not particularly useful if it’s missing. Fortunately there are a few tricks that you can employ to help you find a lost Apple Pencil, so you can be back to your writing, … Read More ⌘ Read more

Fix iOS 18 Bluetooth Connection Problems
Some iPhone users have noticed Bluetooth connection problems after updating their device to iOS 18, often presenting as dropping connections, or as an inability to connect to Bluetooth devices, whether those Bluetooth devices are speakers, hearing aids, headphones, car stereo systems, or even gaming controllers. Often you can resolve Bluetooth issues by simply toggling Bluetooth, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/14/fix-ios-18-bluetooth-connec … ⌘ Read more

Why is Wi-Fi Turning On By Itself on iPhone?
Many iPhone users have discovered that Wi-Fi is turning itself on automatically on their iPhone, usually after they install a system software update to iOS, restart the iPhone, or turn the iPhone back on. This is frustrating to many iPhone users because not everyone wants to have wi-fi turned on for any number of reasons, … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Turn Off Bluetooth in iOS 18 on iPhone
The iOS 18 update is a fun one with some intriguing new features, mostly for visual tweaks like adding dark mode icons and color hues, and of course there’s Apple Intelligence AI features if your iPhone is new enough to support those features. One of the other major changes in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 … Read More ⌘ Read more