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Andrew Orr
Since 2015 Andrew has been writing about Apple, privacy, security, and at one point even Android. You can find him most places online under the username @andrewornot.
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Website Tracking to be Worse Than Thought, Study Shows
The researchers say that ad-blockers can block some, but not all of the scripts. However, AdBlock Plus has recently been updated to block all of the session replay scripts.
Kill Time With 5 Fun AR Video Games for iPhone
This Thanksgiving we’ve rounded up five fun AR video games to kill time when you’re traveling or just want something to do.
Get a Free 32GB Apple TV 4K With DirecTV Now
There is a limit of one TV per account, and two per household.
8 Dark Mode Apps That Look Great on iPhone X
Even if you don’t have the latest iPhone, these apps still look good on any Space Gray/Black/Jet Black model.
iOS 11: How to Remove Photo Metadata for Anonymous Images
Image metadata is typically called Exif data, and it can include date/time of capture, GPS information, type of camera used, and type of software used to edit the photo.
5 Composite Image Apps to Create Art on iOS
Composite images, also known as a photomontage, is a combination of photos to create a new photo.
DJI Sells New Mavic Pro Drone Exclusively With Apple
Called the Mavic Pro Alpine White, it’s available today for US$1,049.
5 Video Editing Apps For iPhone Videographers
These video editing apps are for people of all skill levels, whether you need a video for social media or a more professional-looking video.
iOS 11.2 Beta 3 Brings Control Center Popup for Bluetooth Toggle
In order to fully turn off Bluetooth and or Wi-Fi, you’ll have to go into Settings > Wi-Fi, and Settings > Bluetooth, and turn the switches on and off.
5 Photo Art Apps to Spruce Up Your Images
Photo art apps are a cool way to make your images stand out. You can make your photos look like a painting, pencil drawing, and generally quirky.
5 Apps to Get Portrait Mode Bokeh on Any iPhone
Do you love bokeh but don’t have an iPhone with a dual lens camera? You can use these apps on any iPhone model.
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[Update] Apple Watch Owners: Get Ready for a Veterans Day Activity Challenge
To earn the badge, you have to complete an 11 minute workout on Veterans Day.
macOS: Enhance Your Mac File Search With File Comments
Note that this is used better with Spotlight. Siri doesn’t seem to be able to make use of file comments.
Check It Out: Our Ten Favorite Animoji Karaoke Videos
Animoji karaoke is the best marketing for the iPhone X that Apple could ask for. We’ll probably see more creative uses for them in the future.
iOS 11.2 Brings App Subscription Discounts, But There's a Catch
For each subscription you have, you’ll see all the renewal options with the ability to switch between service levels.
Some Apple Users Report iPhone X Activation Issues
Apple’s customer support account on Twitter says this is an issue with the carriers, not with Apple, and shared some steps you can take.
The iPhone X Manual That Apple Forgot to Create
The Mac Observer has additional tips on how to use Reachability, and an iPhone X starter guide.
iOS 11: How to Install the iPhone X Ringtone on Your iPhone
Note that this only works for ringtone files with the M4R extension.
5 iPhone X Bling Cases to Glam Up Your Device
Got an iPhone X and want to glam it up? The next series of cases you might look at are the “bling” cases.
6 Clear iPhone X Cases to Show Off Your Purchase
If you want protection for your iPhone, but still appreciate the beauty of its design, clear iPhone X cases will be perfect for you.
iOS 11: How to Create a Loop Live Photo Effect on iPhone
The Loop effect is great for photos where the subject is already moving continuously.
iOS 11: How to Install Third Party Keyboards on Your iPhone
Keyboards can be installed on your iPhone and iPad. Here’s how to install them on either type of device.
iOS 11: How to Turn On the Long Exposure Live Photo Effect
This type of photography is used for night photos, light trails, clouds, water, or stars. It records something that regular photos cannot: time.