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How To Use Drag-And-Drop on iPhone | A Comprehensive Guide
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How To Use Drag-And-Drop on iPhone | A Comprehensive Guide

Arkaneel Khan · August 3, 2023

Use the drag-and-drop feature on iPhone. Learn about the Lift Subject From Background feature and easy fixes for drag-and-drop not working.

How to Downgrade Your iPhone from iOS 16 to iOS 15
How-To

How to Downgrade Your iPhone from iOS 16 to iOS 15

Tom Victor · July 31, 2023

A guide on how to safely downgrade iOS 16 to iOS 15. Uncover the process using iTunes on Windows or Finder on macOS.

Apple Retracts iOS, macOS Rapid Security Response Updates
News

Apple Retracts iOS, macOS Rapid Security Response Updates

Jeff Butts · July 11, 2023

Rapid Security Response updates issued for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS turned out to cause troubles, so Apple has pulled them.

How to Customize Your iOS 16 Lock Screen
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How to Customize Your iOS 16 Lock Screen

Darryl Dsouza · July 8, 2023

New to iOS 16, iPhone owners are finally able to customize the Lock Screen. Let’s walk through how to make the most of the new feature.

Unable to Verify Update iOS 16 Message? What to Do
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Unable to Verify Update iOS 16 Message? What to Do

Nick deCourville · May 3, 2023

If you receive an Unable to Verify Update message with iOS 16, there’s a way to get yourself back on the right track.

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

Nick deCourville · March 10, 2023

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.

How to Bring Your Notifications to the Top in iOS 16
How-To

How to Bring Your Notifications to the Top in iOS 16

Nick deCourville · March 3, 2023

For those looking to bring their notifications back to the top in iOS 16, they should know that doing this is just a few clicks away.

How to Use Live Wallpapers with iOS 16
How-To

How to Use Live Wallpapers with iOS 16

Nick deCourville · February 27, 2023

Users should know that iOS 16 bring some really cool changes to iPhone, including new Live Wallpapers: here’s how to access them.

Podcast
Treating Apple TV+ Like TV – TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-21

Treating Apple TV+ Like TV - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-21

Ken_Ray · February 21, 2023 · Add Comment

Ken has a sudden obsession with whatever it is Apple is trying to turn Apple TV+ into. He drags TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts along for the ride. Plus – Mailbag Monday, the Tuesday Edition and taking up a collection for a second Apple headset.

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How to Delete a Wallpaper on iPhone Running iOS 16
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How to Delete a Wallpaper on iPhone Running iOS 16

Arnold Zafra · February 17, 2023

After you’ve created several custom wallpaper pairs in iOS 16 on your iPhone, you might want to know how to delete them. Let us show you.

Podcast
Operating Systems, AI, and Apple’s Neural Engine – TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-17

Operating Systems, AI, and Apple's Neural Engine - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-17

Ken_Ray · February 17, 2023 · Add Comment

New iPadOS adoption numbers from Apple have piqued Ken’s interest. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to kicks those around. Plus – Jeff dives into AI and Apple’s Neural Engine.

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How to Disable the Continuity Mic on iPhone
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How to Disable the Continuity Mic on iPhone

Nick deCourville · January 30, 2023

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
Columns & Opinions

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

Ken_Ray · January 9, 2023

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 · January 9, 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 · January 4, 2023

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

How to Fix iOS 16.2 Battery Drain Issues
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How to Fix iOS 16.2 Battery Drain Issues

Arnold Zafra · December 30, 2022

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 · December 27, 2022

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 · December 27, 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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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 · December 26, 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 · December 15, 2022

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.

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 · December 9, 2022

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.

Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2 with Security Fixes and Crash Detection Optimization
News

Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2 with Security Fixes and Crash Detection Optimization

Nick deCourville · November 30, 2022

Apple has released an iOS 16.1.2 update for the iPhone that brings security fixes as well as Crash Detection optimization.

Bugged by the New Search Button on iOS 16? Here’s How to Turn It Off
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Bugged by the New Search Button on iOS 16? Here’s How to Turn It Off

Jeff Butts · November 14, 2022

The new Home Screen search button on iOS 16 is handy, but sometimes it gets in the way. Here’s how to disable it.

How to Add the Google Chrome Dino Game Widget to Your iOS 16 Lock Screen
How-To

How to Add the Google Chrome Dino Game Widget to Your iOS 16 Lock Screen

Nick deCourville · November 11, 2022

Google Chrome has now added the infamous Dino game as a Lock Screen widget for iOS 16. Here’s how to add it to your Lock Screen.

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