Lose your keys again? Left your purse or wallet somewhere while you were out running errands? Keep track of your most lost, and valuable, possessions with Apple AirTags. Slip one into your purse or attach one to your keychain using one of the AirTag accessories available through Apple. These handy little trackers will save you from retracing your steps by telling you exactly where your missing … [Read more...]
Is Facebook Still Tracking Your Location on Your iPhone?
For years, Apple has long positioned itself as a tech company that actually cares about the privacy of its users. Maybe the biggest example of this came with the release of the iOS 14.5 operating system, which introduced a new feature that told users when apps were tracking their personal data and information like their location. With iOS 14.5, apps essentially had to ask your permission to … [Read more...]
How to Connect Guests to Your Wi-Fi With a QR Code
In order to protect the Wi-Fi network in your home, you really want to use a password that is a combination of numbers, letters and special characters. This is great for the purposes of security - but it doesn't exactly make it easy to share access to your network with your friends. Luckily, the iPhone has a special feature built right in that makes this process more efficient than ever … [Read more...]
New Accessibility Features From Apple
One of the best things about owning an Apple device is that there is no shortage of accessibility features for you to choose from depending on your needs. For those unfamiliar, accessibility features are exactly what they sound like - ones that are designed to assist users in situations where they may be visually impaired, where they may be hard of hearing or if they have some other … [Read more...]
Start a Group FaceTime Call Through Siri
Although it can be hard to remember at this point, Apple's overwhelmingly popular FaceTime feature for iPhones didn't actually support group calls when it originally launched in 2011. FaceTime was notable because it allowed video communication between iPhones, iPads and even Macs... but it was limited to two people for much of its existence. Only years later, in 2018, did Apple add audio and … [Read more...]
iPhone’s MagSafe Feature Attracts More Than Just Stylish Accessories
Beginning with the iPhone 12, Apple introduced a feature called MagSafe. It's essentially a powerful magnet that isn't attached to the back of your phone, but that is built right into the structure itself. Not only does this allow you to easily attach accessories like cases to the back of your iPhone at will, but it also allows for much faster wireless charging than ever before, … [Read more...]
Apple vs. Facebook: The Privacy Battle of Our Times
Earlier this year, Apple made international headlines when it announced that it would be bringing a new "App Tracking Transparency" feature to iPhones across the globe. Debuting with the iOS 14 operating system, this new feature essentially requires users to opt into having their personal information tracked for the purposes of targeted advertising. Prior to the update, apps could … [Read more...]
AirTags Are Designed to Track Items, Not Kids or Pets
Apple made international headlines earlier in 2021 when they finally introduced their AirTags item trackers to the world. They'd been rumored for several years, but the company's answer to Tile and similar trackers was finally ready for prime-time. As is a running theme with Apple products, the AirTags have a heavy emphasis on privacy. Which means that while they're great for tracking … [Read more...]
Apple’s AirTags Have One Major Advantage Nobody Else Will Ever Be Able to Match
After years of speculation, it finally happened - Apple announced their AirTag Item Trackers to the world. These were rumored to make their debut a few years ago, but then all of a sudden... nothing. They've officially arrived, and they're everything we thought they could be. For just $29, you get a coin-sized stainless steel tracker that you can use to find everything from your keys to your … [Read more...]
iOS 14.5 Privacy Update: Is It Important?
Any day now, Apple will release iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, and tvOS 14.5 updates to the world. As always, they're expected to bring with them some exciting new features to the iPhone, iPad and Apple TV, respectively. They're also expected to add significant privacy enhancements to all of those devices, much to the benefit of users everywhere. iOS 14.5 and Privacy: Your Overview One of the … [Read more...]