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How to Disable the Continuity Mic on iPhone
How-To

How to Disable the Continuity Mic on iPhone

Nick deCourville · 2:43 PM EST, Jan 30th, 2023 · Add Comment

If your iPhone is connecting to your Mac as a microphone, you may need to disable the Continuity Mic: here’s how.

Reality Isn’t Real, Man, But It Could Be Soon
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Reality Isn't Real, Man, But It Could Be Soon

Ken_Ray · 2:00 PM EST, Jan 9th, 2023 · 1 Comment

Mixed reality predictions for Apple, iPhone takes a totally expected hit, and more Apple history up for auction.

Podcast
Apple’s Great Big Augmented Year? – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-09

Apple's Great Big Augmented Year? - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-09

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EST, Jan 9th, 2023 · Add Comment

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s AR/VR headset push will mean placeholder upgrades for the rest of Apple’s hardware and operating systems. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss his predictions. Plus – Mixpanel says iOS 16 adoption is at 70-percent. Is that slow? And if so, why?

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How to Use Passkeys in iOS 16
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How to Use Passkeys in iOS 16

Nick deCourville · 4:17 PM EST, Jan 4th, 2023 · Add Comment

Passwords can get messy, but iOS 16 makes it easier thanks to Passkeys. This guide will show you how to set up this feature.

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How to Fix iOS 16.2 Battery Drain Issues
How-To

How to Fix iOS 16.2 Battery Drain Issues

Arnold Zafra · 2:49 PM EST, Dec 30th, 2022 · 3 Comments

Find out out how to fix iOS 16.2 battery drain issues by following these troubleshooting tips to conserve your iPhone’s battery life.

Remove the Background of Multiple Photos with iOS 16
How-To

Remove the Background of Multiple Photos with iOS 16

Nick deCourville · 4:31 PM EST, Dec 27th, 2022 · Add Comment

This guide will show you how to remove the background of multiple photos in thanks to iOS 16, which can be a major time saver.

Podcast
Nick deCourville’s Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 – TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-27

Nick deCourville's Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-27

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EST, Dec 27th, 2022 · Add Comment

TMO writer Nick deCourville continues our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a mix of Apple events and iOS 16, while crashing at the amusement park really piques his interest.

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Podcast
Jeff Butts’ Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 – TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-26

Jeff Butts' Most Important and Interesting Stories of 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-26

Ken_Ray · 3:03 AM EST, Dec 26th, 2022 · 1 Comment

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts kicks off our week reviewing 2022. His most important story is a life saver, while an iPhone feature has a lock on most interesting.

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How to Change the Lock Screen Clock Font on Your iOS 16 iPhone
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How to Change the Lock Screen Clock Font on Your iOS 16 iPhone

Nick deCourville · 2:40 PM EST, Dec 15th, 2022 · Add Comment

We’re taking a look at how to change the font and color of your clock on the Lock Screen on your iPhone, which gives your phone a new look.

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iOS 16 Adoption Rate Hits Close to 69% for iPhones
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iOS 16 Adoption Rate Hits Close to 69% for iPhones

Nick deCourville · 3:28 PM EST, Dec 9th, 2022 · 2 Comments

A report from Mixpanel suggests that the adoption rate for iOS 16 is close to 69% for iPhones, possibly in thanks to the new features.

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