Add Haptic Feedback to the iPhone Keyboard in iOS 16
The iPhone has long been able to play clicking sounds when you tap the keys on the virtual keyboard, but that feedback, while sometimes welcome, can become annoying when you’re …
Bring Back the Battery Percentage Indicator in iOS 16
Back in 2017, when Apple added the notch to the iPhone X for Face ID, the resulting loss of usable screen real estate caused the company to remove the battery …
The Many New Lock Screen Customizations in iOS 16
iOS 16 has been out for a bit now. And iOS 16.1 was released earlier this week so it’s likely safe to upgrade. When you take the plunge, the first …
SOS cellular in iOS 16
As you may know, each cell phone company operates its own system of cell phone towers. It’s not uncommon, especially in rural areas, to have service with one carrier and …
Apple releases iOS 16, tvOS 16, watchOS 9, HomePod OS 16, macOS 12.6, Safari 16, and more
Today Apple released new software for all of their devices. Most of these are the big annual upgrades, but iPad and Mac are minor with the major annual upgrades slated …
Apple’s “Far Out” media event announcements
Yesterday Apple made their big annual fall announcement. Every September they announce the specifics of this year’s iPhone, as well as the finalization of this year’s version of iOS. Both …
Don’t Trust an App Fully? Hide Your Precise Location from It
Most of the time, having your iPhone know precisely where you are is good. You want Maps to tell you exactly when to turn, not after you’ve passed an intersection. …
The Hardware You’ll Need to Run Apple’s 2022 Operating Systems
At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June, the company threw back the curtains on macOS 13 Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and watchOS 9. These operating systems won’t be available …
What Should I Do If I Get an “AirTag Found Moving With You” Message?
First, don’t panic. Most likely, you’re borrowing something with an Apple AirTag location tracker attached to it, or someone left something with an attached AirTag in your car. Second, tap …
15 Ways to Solve Call Failures on Your iPhone
Sure, we know that phone calls aren’t the most common thing people do on their iPhones these days, but it’s still important to be able to make and take calls. …