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Jose Luansing Jr.
Jose Luansing Jr. is a staff writer at The Mac Observer. He has written hundreds of helpful how-to guides and explainers on various Apple technologies, like the iPhone, Apple Watch, MacBook, iPad, AirPods, and iMac. He's also fully immersed in the Apple ecosystem and stays up to date on the latest news. As a writer, Jose aims to share helpful advice on your everyday Apple technologies. He helps readers understand the real-life applications of various functions, plus how they can maximize them. When he's not writing, Jose's either running 10K or watching anime.
Articles by Jose Luansing Jr.
How To Plan Hikes on Apple Maps iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15
Are you ready for next adventure? Learn how to plan a hike on Apple Maps—you can study the trail’s distance, elevation, and completion time.
9 Things I Dislike About iOS 18 After Testing the Dev Beta
Is iOS 18 all it’s hyped up to be? To help you reach an informed decision, here’s everything I dislike about iOS 18 Dev Beta 1.
Top 8 GPTs for Writing Engaging Blog Posts
Did you know that ChatGPT can help you get over your writer’s block? Here are the best GPTs for writing various pieces, from theses to blogs.
How To Use Insight on Apple TV in iOS 18
InSight is coming to Apple TV this fall of 2024! Here’s what you need to know about it and how you can enable it on iOS 18 and tvOS 18.
How to Record & Generate Live Transcriptions in Notes iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15
Say goodbye to manual transcriptions. Notes in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 comes with live audio transcriptions. Learn how to use it!
How to Customize Control Center in iOS 18 & iPadOS 18
Does Control Center feel like a static menu? With the introduction of iOS 18 and iPadOS, you can now configure icons and their layouts.
Top 8 ChatGPT Features Every Apple User Should Know About
Level up your iPhone with ChatGPT! Craft emails, manage tasks, analyze workouts & more. See how this AI tool helps you work smarter.
How to Customize iOS 18 Home Screen: Layout, Icons, & Widgets
Learn how to customize the app icons, themes, and widgets of your home screen on iOS 18. See which layout best suits your smartphone habits.
How To Highlight Text in Notes in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Do your notes always look disorganized? Learn how to highlight text Notes in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for better organization and visual clarity.
How To Remove Background Objects With Clean Up Tool in iOS 18
Do you need to edit your images? The Photos app now lets you remove background objects with the Clean Up tool. Here’s what you need to know.
How To Search Specific Moments in Videos on Photos App in iOS 18
Do you always find yourself losing track of lengthy clips? Apple Intelligence now lets you search specific moments in videos within Photos.
Apple Announces iPadOS 18 With Apple Intelligence and More
Apple just dropped news about the iPadOS 18. It’s set to be the biggest major release yet—here are some of the features that you’ll get.
iPadOS 18 Will Run on iPad 7th Gen and Newer Models
Apple just dropped the latest iPadOS 18. Here are the iPad models that support this update, plus what models support Apple Intelligence.
tvOS 18 Will Run on Apple TV HD and Newer Models
Apple just announced the latest tvOS 18 update. You’ll get access to all-new shows and features on these Apple TV models.
9 Top Action Games on YouTube Playables to Play Right Now
Are you keen on trying some fun action games on YouTube Playables? Here are some good titles to get you started.
[Solved] Stop System Data From Taking All Your iPhone Storage
Is System Data too large on your iPhone? Here’s how to reduce the storage usage of the cached files from your apps, browser, and messages.
How To Fix No Sound/Audio on iPhone on iOS 17/17.5.1
Did your ear speakers and loudspeakers stop working after iOS 17.4.1? Here’s what to do if there’s no sound on your iPhone.
Fix iPhone Ear Speaker Not Working iOS 17/17.5.1
Is your ear speaker not working after installing the iOS 17.5.1 update on your iPhone? Here’s how to fix your audio settings.
Fix FaceTime Not Working/Showing on iOS 17/17.5.1
Is FaceTime no longer available after installing the iOS 17.5.1 update? Here’s what to do if you can’t make or receive FaceTime calls.
Fix Downloaded Files Are Not in Folder on iPhone: Here’s Where They Go
Are your downloads not showing up on the File folder app on your iPhone? Here’s how and where to find missing files.
5 Effective Ways to Fix MDS_Stores High CPU Usage on Mac
Does MDS_Stores have an unreasonably high CPU usage on your Mac? Here’s how to lower it so that you can prevent performance lags and crashes.
How To Fix External Monitor Not Recognized on Sonoma 14
Are you not getting video feedback on your display? Here’s what to do if your external monitor is not recognized on macOS Sonoma 14.
What To Do if Email Is Not Working On iOS 17/17.5.1
Are you having trouble using Mail after updating your iOS? Here are several troubleshooting steps if email is not working on iOS 17.5.1.
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