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WWDC 2023 Recap: Apple Vision Pro Headset, 15-Inch MacBook Air & iOS 17
By Susan Misuraca
In episode 201, David and Donna unpack everything from Apple’s biggest announcement in years. Aside from the usual software features for the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch, Apple threw its hat in the ring with its first AR/VR headset, the Vision Pro, and released three new M2 Macs. Should you buy the new headset or wait? Is AR the future? Listen in and find out!
Apple Vision Pro: the AR Headset That Could Change Everything
By Cullen Thomas
Apple has announced its long-awaited mixed reality headset at this year's World Wide Developers Conference. The headset, which is essentially a lightweight and specialized Mac that you strap to your face, represents Apple’s entry into the world of virtual and augmented reality, which, despite much potential, has remained a niche market dominated by gamers. Apple hopes to bring that world mainstream the same way that they made personal computers mainstream with the Mac, and smartphones with the introduction of the iPhone. Whether they will succeed remains to be seen, since the device will not reach audiences until 2024, and even then comes at a steep retail price of $3,499 that puts it out of reach of most. Nevertheless, the Vision Pro represents Apple’s first new product type since the launch of the Apple Watch in 2015, and many expect it could, like the iPhone and the Mac, change the world.
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This iPad Case by Zugu Checks All the Boxes
(Sponsored Post) By Austin Durr on Thu, 06/01/2023
Zugu’s iconic iPad case is sleek and modern while providing military-grade drop protection. As a result, Zugu has amassed an impressive following as Amazon’s highest-rated iPad case. Just one of its 75,000+ five-star reviews calls it "The absolute best…I actually feel safe around my kids with this case." Far from an overnight success, Zugu has focused on making one product, and consistently improving. For over twelve years, Zugu engineers have toiled away in pursuit of the perfect iPad case. They’ve refined, tested, and refined again—and it shows.
iOS 17 Focuses on Customization & Practical Updates
By Olena Kagui
At the June 5 2023 WWDC Keynote, Apple announced iOS 17 alongside other software updates, new Mac devices, and Apple Vision Pro. While iOS 17 is a more practical update with few new features, there are many great updates to the apps we use most: Phone, Messages, FaceTime, Photos, Health, and more. Keep reading to see the many ways these updates will change the way you use your iPhone this fall.
Apple's Groundbreaking New Headset & Everything Else Announced at WWDC 2023
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple used its 2023 WWDC keynote to usher in a groundbreaking new era of computing with its new Vision Pro, a spatial computer headset, its first new product in eight years. It also announced the expected software updates to its existing devices, including iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and more. Many of these updates are small but practical, hopefully leading to an elevated experience across devices. Let's dive into the details.
How to Add Extra Money to your Apple Cash Card
By Rachel Needell
You may have heard of Apple Cash, the digital debit card that is located in the Wallet app. Apple Cash is great because it allows you to send and receive money directly from your Messages or from the Wallet app. Additionally, because it works just like any digital card, you can use it to pay for things online and in stores. Let's learn how to add money to your Apple Cash card.
How to Change Car in Google Maps: Secret Driving Tip (2023)
By Olena Kagui
Google Maps is the go-to maps app for many iPhone users, and I'll teach you a fun way to customize it. The blue navigation icon can be customized with a choice of Google Maps cars so that you see a car icon driving on the map instead of the arrow. Find out how to change to a car icon on Google Maps for both aesthetic and practical reasons!
Quickly Access the Latest Sports News (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
If sports are your life, this feature added to iOS 16.5 is going to make getting the latest updates much easier. The News app now has a dedicated tab for Sports so you can see up-to-date news and scores for your favorite sports and teams.
Express Yourself with New Emojis in iOS 16.4 (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Almost every major version of iOS comes with new emojis, and iOS 16 is no exception. Your iPhone now comes with 21 new emojis (31 if you factor in skin tone variations). Now you can express yourself in a variety of new ways.
How to Turn Off Phone without Power Button (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Having trouble with your iPhone's power button? Luckily, there is an easy way to turn off your phone without the power button. With the accessibility setting, Assistive Touch, you can perform a variety of actions with just a few taps. Let's take a look at how to enable this feature.
6 Quick Fixes for When Apple Watch Won’t Swipe Up (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Has your Apple Watch screen stopped responding to your touch? Having trouble swiping up or down? Whenever your devices are behaving out of the ordinary or don’t respond how you would normally expect them to, it can be extremely frustrating. Let’s get to the bottom of why your Apple Watch won't swipe up.
How to Type an Upside-Down Exclamation Point on a Mac (2023)
By Olena Kagui
Upside-down exclamation marks, also called Spanish exclamation points or inverted exclamation points, are used in Spanish, Asturian, and Waray languages. They are used at the beginning of an emphasized sentence, and there is a right-side-up exclamation mark at the end. I'll teach you how to do upside-down exclamation marks easily on your Mac!
Where Do FaceTime Photos Go & How to See Them (2023)
By Leanne Hays
FaceTime screenshots and photos are a fun way to keep memories of calls with friends and loved ones, but where do pictures of FaceTime calls go once you've taken them? Here's where FaceTime photos go, and how to find them in just a few easy steps.
Lock Your Apple ID with a Physical Key (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Enabling two-factor authentication is a great way to secure any account, but Apple’s security update is taking things a step further in iOS 16.3 with security keys. These fancy gadgets serve as an extra barrier to safeguarding your Apple ID from security breaches.
When sending or receiving an email, there is always a sender and a recipient. In addition to the primary recipient field, there is also CC and BCC. It is important to understand the function of each field, whether you are sending the email or responding to one that includes other recipients. I'll help you understand the difference between CC and BCC and how to use them correctly.
What Is Data Roaming on iPhone & Should It Be On or Off?
By Olena Kagui
Is iPhone data roaming a bit of a mystery to you? We'll clear up all your questions! Get clarification on what cellular data roaming is and answer the question, should data roaming be on or off? Plus, I'll tell you some tips on how to cut down data roaming costs without turning it off completely.
Fix iPhone 14 Pro Max Camera Issues & Take Better Photos
By Olena Kagui
If you have an iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max with a powerful 48MP camera, you can expect all your photos and videos to look amazing. But what if they don’t? I will teach you how to quickly troubleshoot common iPhone 14 camera problems, use the correct iPhone 14 Pro camera settings, and more! While these tips are iPhone 14 specific, they can be applied to older iPhones.
If your iPhone screen is black or blank, but your iPhone is on, you may be able to fix it with a quick force restart. I will also teach you some causes and prevention techniques for the stubborn iPhone black screen of death! Plus, we'll cover what to do in more extreme scenarios.
Get Live Updates on Your Lock Screen (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Apple launched a cool new feature in iOS 16 called Live Activities, which are like enhanced notifications that are updated with real-time information. They're displayed on your Lock Screen, pinned near the bottom of the screen so that you have access to the latest data.