Apple unveiled a number of new products in 2021, along with some discontinued items. Let’a check out a year in review of Apple hardware.
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iPhone-related tips and news for everyone interested in Apple’s iPhone or looking to make your iPhone experience even better.
How to Measure Someone’s Height Using iPhone 13 Pro
In Apple’s latest iPhone user guide it tells people that iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max can measure someone’s height using the LiDAR sensor.
How to Prepare Your Apple Account For Your New iPhone
If you recently purchased a new iPhone or received one as a gift, this is the guide for you. These steps will help make your transition to the new device easy.
Totallee Ends 2021 With 50% Off Sitewide Clearance Sale
Totallee is ending the year with a big 50% clearance sale on all products. You can get the discount by using a special code.
Apple Puts India iPhone Factory on Probation
The southern India iPhone factory operated by Foxconn will remain closed until living conditions are improved to Apple’s satisfaction.
Nomad Helps You Get the Gift You Wanted
Now that you’ve got a new iPhone or Apple Watch, you’ll want some stylish accessories. Nomad’s “Get the Gift You Wanted” sale has the goods.
5 Hidden iOS Features You Might Not Know
You’ll be amazed at how much nicer your iPhone experience is with these iOS tips from Jeff Butts.
How to Silence Unknown Callers on Your iPhone
First introduced in iOS 13, Apple has a feature in Settings called Silence Unknown Callers. It can help you with spam calls.
iPhone 14 Release Date And Features Rumors
No sooner was the iPhone 13 in our hands, than the iPhone 14 rumors started to gather speed. iMore has a nice round-up of what we think we know so far.
Most of what we know about the next iPhone is design-based, thanks to a hefty September leak from Jon Prosser. From that report: “According to renders provided by Prosser based on information he has seen, next year’s iPhone will apparently see the end of the iPhone’s famous camera bump. Instead, it will just be thicker to hide the camera bump, and possibly provide for improved battery life. However, Prosser says he does not have information on the phone’s internals and that he has only seen the design of the device.”
Untrusted Shortcuts and Privacy Settings You'll Find on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
A feature of the Shortcuts app is sharing them with others. So what happens when you see a warning about Untrusted Shortcuts?
iOS: How to Forward Text Messages to Apple Devices
In part two of managing communications with multiple Apple devices, Andrew shows you how to forward text messages to other devices.
How to Control Your HomePod: The Basics
There is a lot you can do with Apple’s HomePod and HomePod mini. Here are the basics you need to know to control your HomePod.
Check Out These Colorful X-Ray Wallpapers for Your iPhone
The Basic Apple Guy (via 9To5Mac) created a series of colorful iPhone wallpapers based on the X-ray images from iFixit. These iPhone 13 Pro | Pro Max schematics are a fun way to let you know the details hiding underneath your display. “Ten different designs have been created: Black, Xray, Sunset, Slate, Neon Blue, M1, Card, Blueprint, Rainbow Bloom, & Rainbow . And as a special treat, I’ve also added three additional designs: 3021, R08135, & DF, which celebrate figures in the community I admire. I plan on creating other colour patterns to release over the next few months, with these 11 being the first of many to come.”
Consortium Finalizes Digital Key Release 3.0 for Devices Like iPhone
The Car Connectivity Consortium has published its Digital Key Release 3.0 specification to enable keyless access to supported vehicles.
iOS: Set a Category for Bluetooth Devices to Get the Best Experience
Apple released iOS 14.4 on Tuesday and one of the features involves Bluetooth device types that people can manually set.
iOS: How to Delete Installed Apps From Your iPhone or iPad
You can delete installed apps by long pressing the app icon and tapping Delete. But there’s an alternative way in the App Store.
How to Wipe Personal Data from iPhone or iPad
If you’re trading, selling, or giving away an iOS device, you need to know how to wipe personal data from your iPhone or iPad. Jeff Butts shows you how to do it.
Speed Up iOS on Older Devices
Nothing is worse than updating your iPhone or iPad and noticing it slowing down. Here are some ways to speed up iOS on older devices.
'Pixelmator Photo' Launches for iPhone With 50% Off Introductory Deal
Previously only available for iPad, Pixelmator has released the Pixelmator Photo app on iPhone. It features over 30 desktop-class color adjustments, support for over 600 RAW image formats, including Apple ProRAW, deep integration with the Photos app and iCloud Photos, tools powered by groundbreaking machine learning technologies, and much more. It even includes the company’s ML Super Resolution tool, a way to scale up your images using AI. So far I haven’t seen any actions for Pixelmator Photo within Shortcuts. The price says that the deal is US$3.99, but it downloaded for free on my iPhone because I already had Pixelmator.
HomeKit and U1 Chip Should Be a No-Brainer
If you could use HomeKit and the U1 chip together, your smart home could redefine “point and click.” For now, that’s only a dream, though.
How to Use Dual SIM on Your iPhone
Your iPhone XR or newer supports two cellular plans at a time if you use dual SIM. Here’s how to set up Dual SIM and make the most of it.
Totallee's Hybrid MagSafe Clear Case Now Available for iPhone 13 Models
Totallee’s newest case, the Hybrid MagSafe, is now available for purchase. These iPhone 13 cases can be yours for US$39.
Get A Number Pad On iPhone Instead of the Time Wheel
Learn how to get a Number Pad on your iPhone instead of the Default Time Wheel in this Quick Tip from Mac Geek Gab 903!
Washington DC Council Approves Plan to Issue Digital IDs
The Washington D.C. council approved a bill from Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) that brings the city “a step closer to the reality of digital credentials.”