In our last message, we showcased some of the highlights of Apple’s 2022 Operating Systems updates. Here are some additional features to watch for. Apple 2022 Operating System Feature: Passkeys Aims to Replace Passwords… Eventually, Apple’s new Passkeys technology, which is associated with the work of an industry consortium called the FIDO Alliance to ensure cross-platform… Continue reading More New Features of Apple’s 2022 Operating Systems
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New Features in Apple’s 2022 Operating Systems
It’s that time of year again. Apple CEO Tim Cook and numerous Apple employees took the virtual stage again at the company’s Worldwide Developer Conference keynote to share what we can expect to see later this year in macOS 13 Ventura, iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9. (They barely mentioned tvOS or the HomePod, but Apple will undoubtedly move them… Continue reading New Features in Apple’s 2022 Operating Systems
Universal Control Arrives in macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4
With the recent release of macOS 12.3 Monterey and iPadOS 15.4, Apple shipped Universal Control, the last major technology promised in its 2021 operating system upgrades. Universal Control enables you to use the keyboard and mouse or trackpad attached to one Mac to control up to three other Macs or iPads—you can even copy and paste… Continue reading Universal Control Arrives in macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4
Apple’s New Products: Wowing with Mac Studio and Studio Display, Updated iPad Air
At its March 8th Peek Performance event, the biggest announcement was about an entirely new Mac Studio, powered by the insanely fast M1 Ultra chip and accompanied by the stunning 27-inch Studio Display. Apple’s New Products: Mac Studio with M1 Ultra and Studio Display Redefine the Mac Lineup In 2020, Apple started to transition Macs away from… Continue reading Apple’s New Products: Wowing with Mac Studio and Studio Display, Updated iPad Air
You Can Now Upgrade to macOS 12 Monterey When You’re Ready
When it comes to upgrading to a new version of macOS, we always err on the side of caution. (We often install even beta releases on secondary machines for testing purposes.) Upgrading is easy, but if you upgrade too soon, the new version of macOS could render favorite apps inoperable, create workflow interruptions and may… Continue reading You Can Now Upgrade to macOS 12 Monterey When You’re Ready
Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Learn How to Keep Yourself Safe!
You may have heard news reports about people finding AirTags attached to their cars or other property that did not belong to them. You definitely do not want to be followed or tracked without you knowing! Luckily, you have nothing to fear! As you know, AirTags are small devices that you can add and manag… Continue reading Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Learn How to Keep Yourself Safe!
How to Stop Forgetting Your Apple Gear with “Notify When Left Behind”
Apple’s Find My technology is a lifesaver when it works, enabling you to locate and potentially retrieve lost or stolen devices. It’s not perfect, even with the addition of the Find My Network, which drafts other nearby Apple devices to relay the location of a lost device. Part of the problem is that you have… Continue reading How to Stop Forgetting Your Apple Gear with “Notify When Left Behind”
New FaceTime Features Features in Apple’s Latest Operating Systems
It’s no exaggeration to say that videoconferencing went mainstream during the pandemic. However, Apple’s FaceTime didn’t stack up well against Zoom for a number of reasons. For example, initiating a FaceTime call emulated a telephone call experience; there was no option to send a link to begin the conversation. In addition, FaceTime’s interface wasn’t always convenient and there… Continue reading New FaceTime Features Features in Apple’s Latest Operating Systems
iPhone Tricks to Save the Day
iPhone Trick: Emergency SOS Auto Call Feature Did you know that pressing and holding the side button and one of the volume buttons on an iPhone 8 or later brings up a screen that lets you power your iPhone off, show your medical ID and invoke Emergency SOS? (On earlier iPhones, press the side or… Continue reading iPhone Tricks to Save the Day
Use Visual Look Up to Impress Your Friends and Family
Have you ever wanted to identify a plant, flower or pet breed, or find out what that famous painting is called? Us too. In iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple added a new Artificial-Intelligence-driven feature called Visual Look Up. It provides information about photos of plants, flowers, pets, books, artworks and landmarks. You can impress your… Continue reading Use Visual Look Up to Impress Your Friends and Family