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Crashing and Tweeting and Mailbag Monday - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-16
Updates on the false Crash Detection calls coming from the ski slopes and Twitter nixing third-party clients start us off this week. Then, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken find mixed-reality, touchscreen MacBooks, and the US government waiting in Mailbag Monday.
How to Get Free Apple Arcade Through Best Buy
Here’s how new and returning customers can get four months of Apple Arcade for free in thanks to a promotional offer through Best Buy.
Use Apple Business Connect to Put Your Business on the Map
Learn how to get started with Apple Business Connect and customize how your shop or restaurant appears on Apple Maps and more.
How to Request a Refund From iTunes or Apple's App Store
Sometimes, a user just wants their money back. Here’s how to request a refund through Apple services, such as the App Store, iTunes and more.
Apple Financials, a Pay Cut for Tim Cook and More Apple TV+ Entertainment
Financial news around Apple, something is broken at Twitter, and Apple TV+ talk. That’s wrapping up the week on the Observation Deck.
How to Add AirPods to Find My App
Learn how to add AirPods to the Find My app and locate misplaced or lost AirPods through its Location History feature.
How to Turn Off Location History on iPhone
Follow these steps to turn off location history on iPhone, as well as location history in the Google Maps iPhone app.
How Many Operating Systems Does a Mixed Reality Need? - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-13
Snippets of code in an Apple-made Windows app namecheck two AR/VR/MR related operating systems. TMO Managing editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick those around. First though, examining analyst sentiment around Apple. Grok the fullness. Grok it!
How to Change Your Apple Watch Band
Taking a look at how to change and replace your Apple Watch band, as well as what to do if your band is stuck.
More Suggestions of Mixed Reality, Mac Beats PC and Targeting Big Tech
realityOS seems more real, the Mac beats the PC market, and President Biden targets “big tech.” That’s a glimpse from the Observation Desk.
Apple Music Server with the Specified Hostname Could Not Be Found Error Fix
Follow these troubleshooting tips to resolve an Apple Music Server with the Specified Hostname Could Not Be Found error.
Fix: Apple Watch Zoomed In? Here's How to Zoom Out
Taking a look at the zoom feature on the Apple Watch, users can zoom in and out of their screen simply by turning on this one setting.
What is iPhone Crash Detection and How to Turn it Off (When Necessary)
Find out when and why you should turn off the iPhone Crash Detection feature, as well as how to turn it off when necessary.
"Big Tech" as Bad Guy and a Touching Rumor - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-12
POTUS thinks he’s found a cause to unify the left and the right in Congress: Fighting big tech. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss President Biden’s WSJ call to arms. Then – A rumor about a touchscreen Mac on the horizon. Nick and Ken discuss the merits.
7 Benefits of Using Apple Card in 2023
If you have an Apple Card, make sure you’re getting the most out of it. Let me outline 7 benefits that come with the Apple Card.
How to Download Apple Music for Windows 11
As Windows 11 users wait for an official Apple Music app, here are some alternative options that are worth giving a try.
How to Fix Apple Music Error 16913
If you’ve encountered Apple Music error 16913 while trying to listen to a song, follow these troubleshooting tips to fix the issue.
Apple Card Balance Not Updating: How to Fix
Taking a look at what to do if your Apple Card balance isn’t updating after a payment: follow these steps to resolve the issue.
A Sea of Services Success (and One Glaring Failure)
Eddy “The Butler” on a year of Services, trouble and opportunity in India, and shapes in action. That’s today from the Observation Deck.
How to Follow Friends on Apple Music (And Find Them, Too)
Make use of Apple Music’s social networking feature by learning how to find and follow friends on Apple Music.
A.I. Imitators and A.I. Problem Solvers - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-11
On a day that Apple trumpets the many successes of its Services segment, ripoff ChatGPT apps are infesting Apple’s App Store. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss the issue. Plus – generative A.I. isn’t just for drawing pictures and cheating on term papers anymore. Jeff looks at ways A.I. is building the cures of tomorrow.
Check Your Apple Card Application Quickly and Easily
While applying for an Apple Card can often be quick, sometimes this isn’t the case. Here’s how you can check your Apple Card application.
When iPhone 14 Pro Supply Met Demand
Good news (maybe) on iPhone availability, Apple Maps can help you find a place to park, and as snow falls, false Crash Detections rise.
Apple Music Family Sharing Not Working? Here's How to Fix That
If Apple Music Family Sharing is not working with your family members, follow these troubleshooting tips to resolve the issue.