The Mac Observer
Features
Tips How-To AirPods Cool Stuff Found Apple TV+ Apple Watch Series 7 AAPL Security Privacy
Mac
M1 M1 Pro M1 Max Apple Silicon macOS Ventura macOS Monterey macOS Big Sur MacBook Pro MacBook Air iMac
iPhone
iPhone 14 iPhone 13 iOS 16 iOS 15
iPad
iPad mini iPadOS iPad Air iPad Pro
Podcasts
Media+ Daily Observations Mac Geek Gab Apple Context Machine
Login

iOS 15

Error Installing iOS 16? Here’s Some Tips and Tricks
How-To

Error Installing iOS 16? Here's Some Tips and Tricks

Nick deCourville · 1:11 PM EST, Mar 10th, 2023 · Add Comment

If you’re getting an “error installing iOS 16” message, there may be a couple of reasons why, though it may be time for a new iPhone.

Deciding Whether You Should Install iOS 15.7 or iOS 16
Quick Tip

Deciding Whether You Should Install iOS 15.7 or iOS 16

Jeff Butts · 12:50 PM EDT, Sep 13th, 2022 · 2 Comments

While most of us are quickly updating to iOS 16, you do have the option to install iOS 15.7. Which is the right choice is the topic du jour.

Apple Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1
News

Apple Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, macOS Monterey 12.5.1

Jeff Butts · 10:45 PM EDT, Aug 17th, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple released iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, along with macOS Monterey 12.5.1, to address security problems that may have been actively exploited.

How to Use Visual Look Up With Your Photos
How-To

How to Use Visual Look Up With Your Photos

Jeff Butts · 4:18 PM EDT, May 4th, 2022 · 2 Comments

One of the newest features in iOS, Visual Look Up in Photos helps you get information about the things you’ve photographed.

Cool Stuff Found
  • 'Everyone But Jon Hamm' is The Best Apple TV+ Advert Yet
  • The MKBHD Smartphone Awards 2021
  • ProtonMail 1.15.11 Update Fixes Bugs With Push Notifications
  • Get a Wooden Photo Print With New Offering From Mimeo Photos
  • PSA: Neil Young Still on Apple Music, Amidst Joe Rogan Spotify Row [Updated]
  • Tripp Mickle's Book 'After Steve' Covers Apple's Rise to Trillions
YouTube Stirs Controversy and Confusion Over Picture-In-Picture Returning to iOS
News

YouTube Stirs Controversy and Confusion Over Picture-In-Picture Returning to iOS

Nick deCourville · 2:38 PM EDT, Apr 11th, 2022 · Add Comment

Over the weekend YouTube quietly removed picture-in-picture from the iOS YouTube app. Now Twitter messages are sparking confusion.

iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 Available for Download
News

iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 Available for Download

Nick deCourville · 1:15 PM EDT, Mar 14th, 2022 · Add Comment

iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 are available for download, with a host of new features available for your iPhone and iPad including Universal Control.

Cloudflare Explains how iCloud Private Relay Works
News

Cloudflare Explains how iCloud Private Relay Works

Andrew Orr · 10:43 AM EST, Mar 2nd, 2022 · Add Comment

Have you ever wondered how iCloud Private Relay works? Cloudflare, a partner of Apple that operates portions of the infrastructure, explains.

Apple Releases New Betas for watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
News

Apple Releases New Betas for watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

Andrew Orr · 1:54 PM EST, Mar 1st, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple has released new developer betas for its operating systems that include iOS 15.4 beta 5, iPadOS 15.4 beta 5, and others.

Turn on MMS on iPhone to Send Messages With Photos to Android Users
Quick Tip

Turn on MMS on iPhone to Send Messages With Photos to Android Users

Charlotte Henry · 2:00 PM EST, Feb 16th, 2022 · 1 Comment

To make sure sending photos from an iPhone to an Android device works iOS users need to turn on MMS messaging.

Video Tips
  • iOS 15.1 Quick Tips: Snoozing with Siri and Contacts Using The People Album
  • macOS Calculator has RPN
  • Removing Passwords From PDFs
  • How To Keep Up With Your Shows While Traveling
  • Empty Your Mac's Trash For Good
  • Zoom & Refresh In iOS15 Safari
Automation Notifications Are a Thing of the Past in iOS 15.4
News

Automation Notifications Are a Thing of the Past in iOS 15.4

Jeff Butts · 2:01 PM EST, Feb 14th, 2022 · 2 Comments

If notifications when your shortcuts run has you down, here’s good news. iOS 15.4 should allow you to disable automation notifications.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 13
  • Next Page

Navigation

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Tutorials
  • Podcasts
  • Submit a Tip / Contact Us
  • About Us

Categories

  • Columns
  • Editorials
  • Quick Tips
  • Apple Death Knells
  • View All Categories

Connect with Us

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • RSS Feed
  • Podcast Directory
  • Author Directory
  • Privacy Policy
Mac Observer