Apple has announced that the Find My application will now also support third-party devices. Think of devices from Belkin, Chipolo or VanMoof. The functionality was introduced in 2009 along with the iPhone 3GS, and has since grown into a comprehensive means of locating many of Apple’s devices. Previously, you could only track …
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Hide preference panels in Mac System Preferences
You can access your Mac’s settings through the system preferences in macOS. It is possible to change certain settings via various preference panels (categories). This is quite simple and will make your Mac get personal. While an administrator password is required for the most critical settings, there may be inadvertent changes to …
Read More »iPhone 13 rumors: Always-on display, improved camera and a smaller notch
Although the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro have only just been launched, the rumor mill for the iPhone 13 is already running at full speed. What will the new iPhone in 2021 bring us? Will it be called 13 or 12S? With the iPhone 12, Apple has introduced a new design …
Read More »Open iCloud settings on a Mac
The System Preferences app on the Mac has been thoroughly revamped since macOS Catalina and Big Sur. Some panels have new icons and have been rearranged. The iCloud settings have also moved to a new location. Previously, you could easily consult the settings for iCloud via the preference pane of the same …
Read More »iPhone: Change the PIN of a SIM card
It seems unlikely, but a smartphone still needs a SIM card. Perhaps this will change in the future, because Apple is busy with the rollout of the eSIM , which is used in the Apple Watch and the new generation iPhone , among other things . Many novice iPhone users regularly ask us how you can change the PIN code …
Read More »Apple’s Find My app opened up to third-party accessories
Apple has officially opened the Find My app and its network to third-party accessories. This makes it possible to search for devices such as headphones from another brand via the Find My app. From now on you can consult the objects tab in the Find my application. This option makes it possible to link third-party accessories to the app and …
Read More »Quickly take multiple photos with burst mode for iPhone
Taking pictures of moving children, animals or lightning-fast objects is always difficult. Fortunately, you can then use the burst mode for iPhone or iPad . This allows you to quickly take several photos so that you always have a good one. This function is standard available in the Camera app for iOS and iPadOS and can …
Read More »Listen to music and radio via CarPlay
Listening to music via CarPlay is very easy. Not only can you play your personal music library, but also Apple Music and radio. You can even access the ‘Listen Now’ and ‘Discover’ tabs directly from your car’s entertainment system. The Music app for CarPlay gives you a lot of freedom and gives the user …
Read More »Permanently remove Memoji stickers from the keyboard for iPhone or iPad
Since iOS 13 and iPadOS you can use Memoji stickers , not only in the Messages application, but also in WhatsApp , Mail, word processors and more. But not everyone is waiting for this addition and would prefer to hide the Memoji stickers in the keyboard. When you activate the emoji keyboard , you will see the last used …
Read More »Contacts not available while driving and CarPlay
With the help of CarPlay you can easily use your iPhone in a safe way while driving. You can then operate the CarPlay screen via the entertainment system of your car, but you may have noticed that contacts are not available while driving. If you want to call while driving, you can easily …
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