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Jose Luansing Jr.
Jose Luansing Jr. is a staff writer at The Mac Observer. He has written hundreds of helpful how-to guides and explainers on various Apple technologies, like the iPhone, Apple Watch, MacBook, iPad, AirPods, and iMac. He's also fully immersed in the Apple ecosystem and stays up to date on the latest news. As a writer, Jose aims to share helpful advice on your everyday Apple technologies. He helps readers understand the real-life applications of various functions, plus how they can maximize them. When he's not writing, Jose's either running 10K or watching anime.
Articles by Jose Luansing Jr.
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