Apple Maps has historically shown areas of slow or stopped traffic, but now it also supports crowdsourced traffic, speed trap, and incident reporting. Whether you're a driver or passenger, we'll show you how to take advantage of these new features!
Ashleigh Page
Ashleigh Page is an Associate Editor for iPhone Life. A longtime Apple enthusiast with a Bachelor's in English and Computer Science and three years of experience writing about tech, Ashleigh has written and tested hundreds of articles about devices and features within Apple's ecosystem. She specializes in iPhone, iPad, AirPods, and Mac content and has authored a 60-page in-depth guide about the Apple Maps app. Based in North Carolina, Ashleigh is often crafting whimsical (and sometimes nonsensical) short stories and hiking when she's not working.
How to Make a Group FaceTime Call with Siri
By Ashleigh Page
Ever since the iOS 14.5 update, you've been able to initiate group FaceTime audio and video calls with Siri! This saves you the trouble of having to sort through your contacts to find the right group members. We'll show you how to start an Apple FaceTime group call by listing the names of multiple people or by saying a group name that's saved in your contacts.
How to Get Emojis on Mac: Emoji Keyboard Shortcut
By Ashleigh Page
Want to add some flair to your emails and documents? Adding emoji icons is a fun way to do it! We’ll teach you the emoji keyboard shortcut for Macs, how to find the hidden full-size emoji menu, and how to add emojis to documents and other emoji-friendly windows.
In the 158th episode, David and Donna recap all the Apple products from the April 20 ‘Spring Loaded’ event. Will Apple’s $29 AirTag really track down your lost keys? Will the M1 processor transform the performance of the new iMac and iPad Pro? Find out all this and more!
Finally! The rumor mill has been buzzing about Apple AirTags since 2019, and their announcement at the 'Spring Loaded' Apple Event was long overdue. These small puck-like tracking devices allow you to attach them to valuables to help locate lost items. AirTags utilize Bluetooth connectivity and operate using the Find My app. But with many other popular tracking devices on the market, the question is: how do Apple AirTags measure up against their competitors?
How to Add Bluetooth to Mac Menu Bar Icons
By Ashleigh Page
If you like to listen to music or Podcasts via wireless headphones while using your computer (like I do), you may want to add the Bluetooth icon to your Mac menu bar! This will allow you to connect Bluetooth headphones to a Mac or open Bluetooth settings without having to navigate through System Preferences. We'll show you how.
How to Open Applications on Mac with Finder
By Ashleigh Page
Commonly used apps are located in the Mac Dock at the bottom of your screen, but how do you find your other Mac apps? We'll show you how to use Finder to open the Mac Applications folder for easy access to your app collection.
How to Open Apple Music on a Mac with Finder
By Ashleigh Page
The Mac Finder might be the most undervalued app on your computer. Finder allows you to search, find, and open any application or file saved on your computer. In this tip we'll show you how to open Apple Music on a Mac from your Finder, plus how to open audio files that have not been imported into your music library.
Apple Confirms April 20 Event, Mac Tips & Should You Be on TikTok?
By Ashleigh Page
In the 157th episode, David and Donna recap all of the products you can expect from Apple’s newly confirmed April 20 event. Other topics include rumors of an Apple TV and HomePod hybrid, how old is too old for TikTok, and how to unlock your Mac and iPhone using just your Apple Watch.
How to Check RAM on a Mac to See Which Apps Are Slowing It Down
By Ashleigh Page
We all like to blame Wi-Fi when our computers are lagging, but when did you last check your Mac RAM usage? Seemingly innocent apps running in the background can consume large portions of your Mac's active memory. We'll cover how to check RAM usage with the Activity Monitor, plus a few tips on how to free up RAM.
