We finally have the winner of our iPhone 16 Pro international giveaway! Congratulations to Oliver T., and a huge thank you to everyone who participated.
Doubting Nikkei and Robots Read Stories - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-06
A few suppliers have called shenanigans on Nikkei’s story about Apple reducing orders. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – The people reading Apple’s latest audiobooks aren’t people (but they really sound like them).
How to Fix Parallels Desktop Not Launching for Mac
This guide will show users what to do if Parallels Desktop is not launching on their Mac. There are several methods users may need to try.
Mac Not Waking Up From Sleep: Here Are Some Fixes
Find out several troubleshooting tips that you can follow when you encounter issues with your Mac not waking up from sleep.
Apple Regains Financial Ground, France's Fines and More
News from the financial front, a fine and a remodel for Apple in France, and new and returning titles for Apple TV+.
Paying for Butterflies and Failing at iPhones - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-05
Have you suffered from Butterfly damage? TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk over Apple’s in-process Butterfly keyboard settlement. Plus, iPhone 14 Plus is a failure! Just ask the people who say iPhone 14 Plus is a failure! (Ken is not one of the people. He and Nick discuss it.)
Apple’s MagSafe To Be Incorporated Into Qi2 Wireless Charging Standard
Announced at CES 2023, the new Qi2 wireless charging standard will incorporate MagSafe technology for better reliability and charging speed.
How to Use Passkeys in iOS 16
Passwords can get messy, but iOS 16 makes it easier thanks to Passkeys. This guide will show you how to set up this feature.
The Good and the Bad News, and a Glimpse at What Might Have Been
Today from the Observation Deck, good news for “iPhone City,” bad news from Nikkei Asia, and a look at what might have been…
Using macOS Ventura Live Text Feature to Capture Text from Videos
Learn how to capture text from videos in the macOS Ventura Photos app using the enhanced Live Text OCR feature.
How to Set Up and Use macOS Ventura Focus Mode
In this guide, we will walk you through on how to set up and use macOS Ventura Focus Mode to minimize distractions when working on your Mac.
The Good, the Bad, and That Sounds Ugly - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-04
Good news from “iPhone City,” news goes bad for Apple from Nikkei, and The Information has information about an ugly sounding mixed-reality headset from Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick it all around.
Personalized Sound Recognition on iOS 16 Helps Hear Important Noises
We don’t always hear the things we need to. Thanks to personalized sound recognition on iOS, your iPhone can help hear those critical noises.
Apple Mixed Reality Headset May Need AirPods For Full Audio Experience
New rumors have begun circulating about the Apple mixed reality headset, including a reliance on AirPods for a full audio experience.
iPhone 15 Pro Could Feature Titanium Frame, Haptic Buttons, 8GB RAM
A new research note from analyst Jeff Pu suggests the iPhone 15 Pro series will feature a titanium frame, 8GB of RAM and more.
How to Take an iPhone Screenshot
Follow these simple steps if you want to take an iPhone screenshot, either on models without a Home Button or with one.
Analysts Still Love Apple Even As Battery Replacement Gets Pricier
“Gentleman” Jim’s still big on Apple, battery replacement costs are going up, and health and fitness in the “year of you.”
How to Use the Camera Remote on Apple Watch
Using an Apple Watch as a Camera Remote for the iPhone can help users take dynamic photos from a distance: this guide will show how.
macOS Ventura Not Charging? How to Fix
Let’s look at the different troubleshooting tips that you can do when you encounter issues with macOS Ventura not charging your MacBook.
3 Best T-Mobile Free Streaming Services You Can Get
T-Mobile offers free access to video streaming services that depends on what cellular plan you’re on.
Epic Trolling for the New Year - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-03
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Ended 2022 hinting at Fortnite’s return to iOS in 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts wants to talk about it. Ken doesn’t. They do anyway. Plus – Citi analyst “Gentleman” Jim Suva likes Apple shares at all the levels. We’ll look at his three Apple catalysts for 2023.
How to Merge Windows on iPad: 3 Easy Steps
Safari on iOS and iPadOS has a lot of hidden shortcuts. One useful shortcut is the ability to merge all windows.
5 Ways to Write C++ Code on Your Mac
This article, written for students learning C++ on the Mac, shows several different ways to get started.
Home a Major Issue for Apple
Home is a “Major Issue” for Apple, Apple leads on smartphone sustainability, and sticking the year of the rabbit in your ear.
iPhone Availability and Two Big Misses for 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-02
iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max are pretty easy to get these days. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken ponder why. Plus – Mac Pro and the standalone Apple Classical Music app both “missed” delivery in 2022. Which was the biggest miss, and does either matter?