Apple Seeks Better Understanding of False Emergency SOS Activations

Apple appears to be implementing a way to get more information about false emergency SOS activations in the iOS 16.2 beta.

New Earnings and Old Controllers

Sizing up phone sales, prepping for an earnings report, and again with all the OS betas.  All that and more from today’s Observation Deck.

Wireless Nintendo Classic Controllers Arrive to Apple Devices Thanks to Latest Wave of Updates

Reports indicate that the new wave of Apple OS updates brings support for Nintendo’s classic wireless controllers.

Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library

With the launch of iS 16.1, Apple’s new iCloud Shared Photo Library is available to use. Here’s how to get started and make the most of it.

Apple Card Daily Cash Savings Option Is Delayed

A new Apple Card feature that helps users grown their Daily Cash rewards in a high-yield savings account hasn’t yet come available.

Best Buy Announces Upgrade+ Program, Gets Hardware Subscription to Mac Users Before Apple

Today Best Buy has announced a new Mac subscription for Apple users called Upgrade+, allowing customers to lease a Mac laptop for 36 months.

Apple to Release OS Updates, New iPad Models, and More

Apple’s scheduled to release new software updates and launch new iPad this week and then next week, it will also launch the Apple TV 4K.

[U: Now Available on Apple Online Store] Level Lock+ Will Offer Apple Home Key Support

Despite confusing reports to the contrary, the Level Lock+ does support Apple Home Key technology and is available now in select stores.

Plenty of iPads to Go Around

Turns out there are still plenty of iPads, updated operating systems approach, more Apple TV goodness and the icky state of smartphones.

'Raymond & Ray' Begins Streaming on Apple TV+: Here's How to Watch

Apple TV+ has begun streaming ‘Raymond & Ray’ starring Ethan Hawke and Ewan McGregor: Here’s how to watch the Apple Original Film.