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A small yet powerful enhancement in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 makes managing your default apps on iPhone and iPad easier than ever. For those unfamiliar, a default app is the one your device automatically uses for specific tasks—like opening
Wipr 2 is my top pick for blocking ads, trackers, and cookie banners in Safari. One-time $4.99 purchase, no subscription covers iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
What does Apple have in store for 2025? While Apple is famously secretive, we have some clues. Some based on precedent and some based on supply chain rumors. Read on for more details. For sure Every fall Apple releases updated iPhone and updated software for all of their OSes. We have no rea
Apple Mail just got its biggest update ever in iOS 18.2 , and iPhone users have a lot to be excited about. From new ways to organize your inbox to visual cues that help you avoid scams, this update redefines how you interact with your messages. Let’s dive into the new features, how they work, and h
Apple Mail's Use Smart Addresses feature on Mac hides full email addresses, showing only contact names. While this looks tidier, it can increase your risk of falling for scam and phishing emails. This feature is on by default, but turning it off can help keep you safer. How to Disable "Use S
If you’ve recently upgraded to macOS Sequoia, you may have noticed a new feature called “window snapping.” This feature automatically resizes windows when you drag them to specific areas of your screen—helpful if you know how it works, but it can sometimes be frustrating or unintended. What is Win
iPhones and iPads are incredibly personal devices, but there may be times you want to let someone else use a specific app without giving them free rein over your private data. Whether it’s letting a child play a game, allowing a volunteer to check in event attendees, or handing your device to a nosy
Recent revelations have exposed that a little-known company called Babel Street can track both iPhone and Android users’ locations by leveraging data from mobile advertising data brokers. Investigators from data removal firm Atlas Privacy discovered they could use Babel Street’s Locate X tool to
Have you ever wished for a manual so you can learn what your Apple device can really do? That’s exactly what Apple’s Tips app is designed for! Whether you’re a new user or an Apple veteran, this built-in app provides clear, helpful guidance right on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. From basic gestures t
Recently, there’s been an increase in fake invoices sent through PayPal by scammers. Because these fraudulent invoices are dispatched via PayPal’s own system, they often bypass spam filters and lack many of the usual signs of phishing emails. The scammers sign up for a PayPal account and are actuall
Is it time to make your Apple devices smarter? Apple has just released macOS 15.1 Sequoia, iOS 18.1, and iPadOS 18.1 with an initial collection of Apple Intelligence features and a promise of more coming in December and next year. The company is making a big deal about Apple Intelligence
If you have your own business, you may have created a profile on Google Business . This service allows you to keep your data on Google Maps current, whether it's to update hours, offer deals, add photos, or indicate what services you offer. And probably also Yelp for Business . What many business
I'm a big fan of the Mac’s window file icons... you know, those little icons that appear in window title bars next to the filename. They’re not just cosmetic—you can use them just like the Finder icon for the open document. You can drag one to Mail to attach the document to a message, to a Web brows
In macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11 , Apple has officially renamed Apple ID to Apple Account . Nothing has changed except what we call it. The new name is a slightly more sensible term because you can sign in to an Apple Account that holds your information, whereas the term ID
Although I'm still a fan of 1Password for better cross-platform support, Apple has finally removed a huge hurdle to using its built-in password management capabilities. Starting in macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and visionOS 2, Passwords is now a stand-alone app
Do you worry about family members with whom you’re otherwise happy to share your iPhone passcode reading your private diary in a journaling app? Or maybe the existence of a particular app icon could be embarrassing. Or perhaps you want to keep your child out of apps where they could cause mischief.
Control Center has been a part of our iPhone and iPad experience for over a decade, first appearing in iOS 7 in 2013. It provides quick access to important controls so we don’t have to hunt through Settings or apps. On the whole, it has been a welcome addition. Although Control Center has changed a
Today the California DMV announced mDL (mobile driver's license) for Apple Wallet. While this will not be immediately useful for most people, having the backing of the most populous state may be the critical mass needed for this to gain wider acceptance. This is a standard, not an Apple proprietary
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