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Apple Goes All-In on AI

By Susan Misuraca

Apple has announced what new features will be part of their next iOS operating system. The announcement came June 10th at their WWDC event, and it’s got us hyped for the next major update. We’ll walk you through everything Apple announced, and why it’s a big deal.

Apple previewed iOS 18 at the June 10 WWDC Keynote, and the latest updates are all themed around customization, convenience, and the integration of Apple's personal intelligence system. With iOS 18, it's now more convenient than ever to communicate, view needed information, and make fun new edits to photos. Let's go over all the new iPhone features we have to look forward to in the fall, including satellite-based texting, the all-new Image Playground featuring AI-generated images, improved customization options, and much more. 

How to Sync Website Settings between Devices in Safari

One useful new Safari features in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura (coming this fall and available as beta software now) is the ability to have the browser remember your settings for specific websites even when you open the site on another device, as long as you're logged into the same Apple ID. This includes your Reader Mode settings, content blockers, whether you prefer to view the desktop site on mobile, and more. We'll show you how to turn syncing on and off and where to find these settings to adjust them.

2022 iPhone announcement

It's official; Apple will hold its fall 2022 iPhone event on September 7. We expect Apple to reveal the new iPhone 14 line, Apple Watch 8, and AirPods Pro 2, and maybe even Ar Glasses at the event. We'll cover all of it, as well as offer commentary during the special iPhone Life Podcast episode we'll be recording right after. Here’s how you can watch "Far Out," Apple's September iPhone event.

How to Use Heart Rate Zones for Exercise on in watchOS 9

In watchOS 9, the new ability to see and track heart rate zones really takes Apple Watch workouts to the next level. Heart rate zones for exercise are a way to monitor the intensity of your workout. Although this feature won't be available to the public until September, once you have watchOS 9, you can add heart rate zones to any workout. Here's how!

iOS 16: How to Save a Screenshot to Quick Note

Sometimes you may find yourself scrolling on your phone and come across something that you want to save. You can always take a screenshot, but that screenshot might get lost among your other photos when you need to find it again. A great solution for this problem is adding the screenshot to a Quick Note. Now, the next time you happen to see the perfect chicken noodle soup recipe, you can save it directly to your notes in only a few quick steps!

How to View the Weather on iPhone Lock Screen (2023)

iOS 16 allows you to view the weather on your iPhone's Lock screen in two ways. One, you can create a Lock Screen that matches the current weather conditions in your area. Another way is to add widgets to your Lock Screen that provide information such as temperature and precipitation. This article will show you how to set up your iPhone so that you can view the weather on your Lock Screen. 

When you change input or output devices for your Mac audio, sometimes the speaker settings don't correctly update automatically. This can leave you with audio still coming from your MacBook speakers even when you've set up external speakers, or vice versa. Fortunately, it's easy to go into the sound control panel and set audio output and/or input to whatever you want.

8 Apps to Bring Cheer to Virtual Holiday Celebrations

It’s been a weird couple of years, and as another holiday season approaches, it may still be a challenge to figure out how to bring everyone together to celebrate. With many jobs returning to in-person work, busy family schedules, and the still-looming risk of the COVID pandemic and other scary diseases, it may not be safe or possible to travel long distances. However, as we've learned over the past three years, there’s still plenty of cheer to spread virtually. We've all become experts at making the most of virtual gatherings and celebrations, and I’ve researched some virtual ways to give meaningful gifts, enjoy activities with family far away, and help those who need your support after these tough few years.

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