Sometimes the worst gadgets… are the best. The Humane AI Pin.
Like the Nintendo Virtual Boy, Power Glove, Apple Magic Mouse, or the Nokia N-Gage… awful gadgets bring us joy because of how truly terrible they are. Perhaps the Humane AI Pin is in that same category. Watch the Video Version: https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5527266/sometimes-the-worst-gadgets-are-the-best-the-humane-ai-pin ⌘ Read more
How to Use Apple Watch as Viewfinder & Remote for iPhone Camera
Did you know that your Apple Watch can be used as a viewfinder and shutter button for the camera on your iPhone? Sure, some of you may already know this, but a lot of new Apple Watch users aren’t aware of this nifty feature that can come in handy while taking photos in a variety … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Enable Do Not Disturb on Apple Watch
Do Not Disturb is one of the most useful features for Apple Watch, and every other Apple device too for that matter. With Do Not Disturb, you can minimize distractions and interruptions, without completely silencing your Apple Watch or turning off all notifications completely. Using Do Not Disturb on Apple Watch is one of those … Read More ⌘ Read more
MacOS Ventura 13.6.6 & Safari 17.4.1 Update Available
Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.6.6 for Mac users running Ventura, along with Safari 17.4.1 for Mac users running Ventura and Monterey. These software updates include some of the same critical security fixes that came with macOS Sonoma 14.4.1, and are aimed at users who are not running the Sonoma operating system on their Macs. … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/04/03/macos-ventura-13-6-6-safari-17-4-1-update-avail … ⌘ Read more
First Beta of iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, iPadOS 17.5 Released for Testing
Apple has released the first beta versions of a round of upcoming future software updates, versioned as iOS 17.5 for iPhone, macOS Sonoma 14.5 for Mac, iPadOS 17.5 for iPad, tvOS 17.5 for Apple TV, watchOS 10.5 for Apple Watch, and visionOS 1.2 for Apple Vision Pro. The betas are available now to users enrolled … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/04/02/first-beta-of-ios-17-5-macos- … ⌘ Read more
iOS 16.7.7 & iPadOS 16.7.7 Released for Older iPhone & iPad Models
Apple has released iOS 16.7.7 and iPadOS 16.7.7 for select older model iPhone and iPads. The updates seem to include the same essential and applicable security fixes that iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 included. Specifically, iOS 16.7.7 is available for iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, while iPadOS 16.7.7 is available for iPad 5th … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/04/01/ios-16-7-7-ipados-1 … ⌘ Read more
How to Install Windows WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
If you’re a Windows user, whether on a PC, in a dual boot environment with Boot Camp on an Intel Mac, or you’re running Windows 11 in a virtual machine on an Apple Silicon Mac, you may have an interest in installing Windows Subsystem for Linux, or WSL. Windows Subsystem for Linux puts a full … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Fix the Apple Watch Squiggly Charging Cable Screen
If you have an Apple Watch, or you just bought an Apple Watch, you may occasionally run into a situation where the Apple Watch displays a squiggly line charging cable on the screen, sometimes with a little lightning bolt icon as well. Some people have even referred to this screen as the ‘green snake screen’ … Read More ⌘ Read more
Apple Deals: Save Up to $125 Off New M3 MacBook Air 15″ in 16GB / 512GB
The M3 MacBook Air 15″ model may be brand new, but Amazon is already offering up to 7% off the fantastic Mac laptop in certain configurations. Specifically, you can get the base model M3 MacBook Air with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD for $1204 (down from $1299), but even better is the upgraded model with … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/03/29/apple-deals-save-up-to-125-off-new-m3-macbook-air … ⌘ Read more
How to Fix the Apple Watch Squiggly Charging Cable Screen
If you have an Apple Watch, or you just bought an Apple Watch, you may occasionally run into a situation where the Apple Watch displays a squiggly line charging cable on the screen, sometimes with a little lightning bolt icon as well. Some people have even referred to this screen as the ‘green snake screen’ … Read More ⌘ Read more
Create a Resume with Pages on Mac, iPhone, iPad
Creating a resume is one of those tasks that can be stressful, but it does not need to be if you’re in the Apple ecosystem. That’s because your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, all have a readily accessible series of resume templates that you can access. Whether it’s updating a resume into a new format, or … Read More ⌘ Read more
WWDC 2024 Set for June 10-14, Expect iOS 18, macOS 15, visionOS 2, etc
Apple has announced their annual developer conference, WWDC, will take place from June 10 to June 14 of this year. The majority of WWDC 2024 will be online, however there will be an in-person event and keynote speech on June 10, at Apple’s Cupertino California headquarters. Apple typically unveils new versions of upcoming system software … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/03/26/wwdc-2024-set- … ⌘ Read more
Create a Resume with Pages on Mac, iPhone, iPad
Creating a resume is one of those tasks that can be stressful, but it does not need to be if you’re in the Apple ecosystem. That’s because your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, all have a readily accessible series of resume templates that you can access. Whether it’s updating a resume into a new format, or … Read More ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Updates
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 as an update for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The software update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, and appears to resolve the USB hub and external monitor issues that some Mac users were experiencing with macOS Sonoma 14.4 update. Separately, macOS Ventura 13.6.6 is also available … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/03/ … ⌘ Read more
How to Use the Apple Watch Keyboard: Typing on Apple Watch Directly, & with Dictation, or iPhone
The Apple Watch may be small and on your wrist, but believe it or not the Apple Watch also has a keyboard. Yes, even with the small screen, you can use a full size QWERTY keyboard on Apple Watch to type things out, whether it’s a quick response to a message, or an email. In … Read More ⌘ Read more
iOS 17.4.1 Update Released for iPhone & iPad
Apple has issued iOS 17.4.1 update for iPhone, and iPadOS 17.4.1 update for iPad. The software updates include bug fixes and security enhancements for iPhone and iPad. Additionally, there’s an update available for Apple Vision Pro’s VisionOS 1.1.1, for users who have the spatial computing headset. How to Download & Install iOS 17.4.1 / iPadOS … Read More ⌘ Read more
Does ‘Find My’ Work Internationally? Using Find My iPhone/Mac/iPad Abroad
The “Find My” feature is a location tracking service available from Apple for most Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, and more. Find My is unique in that it can be used to share your location, keep track of your people’s locations like your friends, family, and loved ones who share their location, but … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/03/20/find-my-works-internationally-iphone-ip … ⌘ Read more
Grab This Beautiful Flower Petal Apple Logo Wallpaper
Apple is opening a new store in the Jing’an district of Shanghai, China, this spring, and to celebrate they’ve released a really beautiful wallpaper of unfolding white and yellow flower petals in the shape of an Apple logo. Anyone can enjoy this wallpaper right now on their Mac, iPhone, iPad, or even Windows PC or … Read More ⌘ Read more
MacOS Ventura 13.6.5 & macOS Monterey 12.7.4 Updates Available
Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.6.5 and macOS Monterey 12.7.4 to Mac users who continue to run the Ventura and Monterey operating systems, and who are not interested or able to run the freshly released MacOS Sonoma 14.4 update. Additionally, Safari 17.4 is available as an update alongside macOS Ventura 13.6.5 and macOS Monterey 12.7.4. … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/03/08/macos-ventura-13-6-5- … ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.4 Update Released with New Emoji & Bug Fixes
MacOS Sonoma 14.4 update has been released by Apple for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The macOS Sonoma 14.4 update includes cutting edge new Emoji icons like a mushroom, lime, phoenix, broken chain, and shaking heads, along with new versions of existing Emoji icons that face the opposite direction. Additionally, there’s support for … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/03/07/macos-sonoma-14- … ⌘ Read more
Does ‘Find My’ Work Internationally? Using Find My iPhone/Mac/iPad Abroad
The “Find My” feature is a location tracking service available from Apple for most Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, and more. Find My is unique in that it can be used to share your location, keep track of your people’s locations like your friends, family, and loved ones who share their location, but … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/03/07/find-my-works-internationally-iphone-ip … ⌘ Read more
How to Lock Your Apple Watch Screen to Prevent Accidental Touch
If you are working out with Apple Watch, or wearing gloves of any kind with Apple Watch that may cover your wrist or rub against the device, it’s a good idea to lock the screen of your Apple Watch to prevent accidental input and touches. While the Apple Watch touch screen is pretty good at … Read More ⌘ Read more
iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 15.8.2, & iPadOS 15.8.2 Released for Older iPhone & iPad Models
Apple has released updates to older iPhone and iPad models as iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, iOS 15.8.2, & iPadOS 15.8.2. These software updates are available specifically for devices that are not running iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. Specifically, iOS 16.7.6, iPadOS 16.7.6, are available for iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPad Pro 9.7″ … [Read Mo … ⌘ Read more
iOS 17.4 Update Released to Download with New Emoji, Podcasts Transcripts, & Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 17.4 update for iPhone, and ipadOS 17.4 update for iPad. The iOS/iPadOS 17.4 updates feature new Emoji icons including a phoenix and mushroom, a podcasts transcription feature, a handful of bug fixes and security updates, along with some minor additions and changes. European users also gain some specific new capabilities that … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/03/05/ios-17-4-update-dow … ⌘ Read more
RC of macOS Sonoma 14.4 Available for Testing
Apple has released an RC build for macOS Sonoma 14.4 for Mac users who are engaging in the beta testing program for macOS. The RC build for Sonoma 14.4 arrives alongside RC builds for watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, and visionOS 1.1, roughly a week after the RC builds for iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 became … Read More ⌘ Read more
Create a Budget on iPhone, Mac, & iPad, with Numbers
Budgeting is a critical part of life and financial management, allowing you to easily allocate your income and manage expenses. While anyone can overcomplicate the budget process, it doesn’t have to be that way, and thanks to Apple software that is freely available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, you can easily setup a budget in … Read More ⌘ Read more
Apple Launches New MacBook Air with M3 Chip, Support for 2 External Displays
Apple has released fresh updates to the MacBook Air lineup of computers, bringing the powerful M3 chip to the popular Mac laptop, along with some other nice new features. According to Apple’s press release announcing the products, the new M3 MacBook Air is up to 60% faster than the M1 model, and up to a … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/03/04/apple-launches-new-macbook-air-wit … ⌘ Read more
Create a Budget on iPhone, Mac, & iPad, with Numbers
Budgeting is a critical part of life and financial management, allowing you to easily allocate your income and manage expenses. While anyone can overcomplicate the budget process, it doesn’t have to be that way, and thanks to Apple software that is freely available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, you can easily setup a budget in … Read More ⌘ Read more
Get Real-Time Sport Scores & Live Stats with Apple Sports
Sports fans will be pleased to know that Apple has released an Apple Sports app for iPhone, which offers real-time score information, live stats, and betting odds. Apple Sports intends to be fast, direct, and features a simple user interface that is not overengineered. Given some of the other sports apps out there with very … Read More ⌘ Read more
Apple Cancels the Apple Car Project
Apple has canceled their ambitious decade-long car project, codenamed Project Titan, according to a report from Bloomberg. Development on the Apple Car, which was apparently intended to be an electric vehicle with self-driving capabilities, became news in 2015, and originally had a speculative release dates of 2019 and 2020, which obviously came and went without … Read More ⌘ Read more
RC of iOS 17.4 & iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4 Beta 5, Released for Testing
Apple has issued Release Candidate builds for iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, along with beta 5 of macOS Sonoma 14.4 and tvOS 17.4. Separately, a new beta of VisionOS 1.1 is available for Apple Vision Pro beta testers. Beta updates and RC builds are available to any users who are actively participating in the Apple … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/29/rc-of-ios-17-4-ipados-17-4 … ⌘ Read more
Michigan State students create app that finds pick-up basketball games
They are from the Michigan State University Apple Developers’ Academy - who designed and built the app for users to either host a pick-up game or find one. ⌘ Read more
Selena Gomez opens up about Benny Blanco romance
The singer/actress shared rare details about her relationship with the record producer in a new interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. During the interview, Selena, 31, explained what is important to her when it comes to relationships. “Without getting into too much detail, I think it’s just really important to meet someone that respects you,” the singer said. “And I think it’s really nice to a … ⌘ Read more
Granny trying out VR goggles has hilarious reaction
A woman in Apex, North Carolina, had a hilarious reaction while trying out the Apple Vision Pro virtual reality headset for the first time on February 3. ⌘ Read more
Fix “Not authorized to send Apple events to System Events” Mac Error
Some Mac users may occasionally stumble into a oddly worded error message when attempting to launch an application that states “Not authorized to send Apple events to System Events”, and, when clicking OK to dismiss the error, nothing happens – the app does not launch on MacOS. If you attempt to open the app triggering … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/25/fix-not-authorized-to-s … ⌘ Read more
So the six #DMA gatekeepers are Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft.
Whats the FAANG / GAFAM equivalent acronym for those six?
MAMBAA?
AMAMBA?
BAAAMM? ⌘ Read more
Use a Free Net Worth Spreadsheet on iPhone, Mac, iPad, with Numbers
If you’re looking to keep track of your net worth easily, you don’t need to download an app or sign up for a new service. If you’re an iPhone, Mac, or iPad owner, you’ll be happy to know that Apple conveniently offers a really great spreadsheet for tracking your net worth, and it’s free, bundled … Read More ⌘ Read more
4th Beta of iOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, iPadOS 17.4, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the fourth beta versions of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 14.4, and tvOS 17.4. Additionally a new beta of visionOS 1.1 is available for the developers who are working with Apple Vision Pro. These beta updates are available to all users who are enrolled in the beta testing programs … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/21/4th-beta-of-ios-17-4-mac … ⌘ Read more
Deals: M1 iPad Air 25% Off at $449, Apple Pencil 2 for $79, & More
Amazon is offering some particularly generous deals on the iPad Air M1 model, taking $150 off the $599 MSRP and bringing the discount price down to just $450. But it gets better, because they’re also offering hefty discounts on the iPad Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil, so you can get a full iPad setup for … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/18/deals-m1-ipad-air-25-off-at-449-apple-pencil-2-for-79 … ⌘ Read more
Retro: Enjoy the 1993 Easter Egg Video from the Macintosh Quadra 840av Team in Apple
If you’re a fan of Apple history and retro Apple stuff, you’ll probably appreciate this little blast from the past. Sometime in 1993, a small team of young developers at Apple built the Macintosh Quadra 840AV and Centris 660AV, and upon completion of their project, filmed a little celebration video, where they toast to their … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02 … ⌘ Read more
Beta 3 of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, Available for Testing
The third beta version of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and watchOS 10.4, has been released to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Additionally, beta 2 of VisionOS 1.1 is available for users beta testing software on the Apple Vision Pro. Downloading Beta 3 of iOS 17.3/iPadOS 17.3, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/13/beta-3-of-macos-so … ⌘ Read more
Using non-Apple hardware usually has one big advantage: Much better upgradeability. ⌘ Read more
How to Watch Super Bowl 58 Free from iPhone, Apple TV, Mac, iPad, Web
Super Bowl 58 (or Super Bowl LVIII) is set to begin on February 11 at 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET, where the San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game is being aired on CBS live, but if you don’t have a TV with an … Read More ⌘ Read more
Safari 17.3.1 Update for MacOS Ventura & Monterey Fixes Overlapping Text Bug
Apple has released Safari 17.3.1 as a software update for macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura. The small Safari update appears to resolve the same overlapping text bug that was patched with macOS Sonoma 14.3.1, iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, and watchOS 10.3.1. When users experience this bug, it can look like text is either disappearing (even … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/10/safari-17-3-1-up … ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1 Update Fixes Text Overlap Bug on Macs
iOS 17.3.1 and iPadOS 17.3.1, which fixes the same bug on iPhone and iPad, and watchOS 10.3.1, which resolves the bug on Apple Watch. How to Download & Install MacOS Sonoma 14.3.1 Update Be sure you backup the Mac to Time Machine before beginning any software update. Go to the Apple menu Choose “System … Read More ⌘ Read more
How to Find Geographic Location of Apple Aerial Screen Savers (Mac & Apple TV)
The Aerial screen savers on Mac and Apple TV are absolutely stunning, capturing high resolution drone flybys of amazing scenery around the world, from dramatic cityscapes, surreal underwater scenes, a broad range of landscapes, and even satellite imagery of Earth itself. These scenes are so beautiful that it’s natural to wonder where they were filmed, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02 … ⌘ Read more
iOS 17.3.1 Update Released to Fix Overlapping Text Bug on iPhone & iPad
Apple has released iOS 17.3.1 as an update for iPhone, along with iPadOS 17.3.1 for iPad. The small software update includes a bug fix for an issue where text may duplicate or overlap while typing. There do not appear to be any other changes or security fixes in this update. Separately, macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/08/ios-17-3-1-update-released-to-fix … ⌘ Read more
Fix a MacBook Air Not Charging When Plugged In
MacBook Air is a fantastic laptop from Apple that is also very popular, with untold numbers of users around the world. While most people will never run into issues charging their MacBook Air, issues can happen where the MacBook Air does not charge when it is plugged in. If you find that your MacBook Air … Read More ⌘ Read more
Beta 2 of macOS Sonoma 14.4, iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the second beta versions of iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, along with the first beta version of visionOS 1.1 for Apple Vision Pro. What new features are expected in betas of iOS/iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4? These beta updates to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS include a … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/02/06/beta-2-of-macos-sonoma-14-4-i … ⌘ Read more
Deals: AirPods for $89, Apple Watch 9 at $329, iPad 10th-gen $349, MacBook Air 15″ for $1099
Amazon continues to be one of the best places to shop for discounted Apple hardware, whether you’re looking for AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, or iPhone. Today we’ve put together some great Amazon deals on Apple products, including M2 MacBook Air for $200 off, AirPods starting from $89, AirTag 4 pack for $79, Apple Watch … [Read More](https://osxdaily … ⌘ Read more