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iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max

The all-new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max were announced at Apple's "It's Glowtime" event on September 9. If you're a committed iPhone enthusiast or are looking to get the ultimate creative camera, audio, and video features for your iPhone, you're likely to be intrigued by the newly debuted Pro and Pro Max models. This latest generation adds a host of new Apple Intelligence features to help you more easily accomplish daily tasks with Siri as well as personal and professional projects (features only newer iPhones support, too). Below, we'll cover the new features and compare how they stack up to previous models.

Four new computers have joined the Mac lineup, Apple announced in its first release of 2023 on January 17. The new computers feature M2 chips, the second generation of Apple’s own silicon processors, previously available only in the MacBook Air and entry-level MacBook Pro. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s latest Mac computers.

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My first week of owning a HomePod, I was scrambling around, as the only HomePod commands I knew were by touch or through my iPhone, and neither one of those worked seamlessly. Quickly, though, I discovered HomePod Siri commands, which not only made my music listening smoother and more enjoyable, but also helped me do entirely new things with my little smart speaker. Here are the best Siri HomePod commands to get the most out of your HomePod and make your home situation a little more fun.

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The iPhone 14 comes with an Always-On display feature that can be a little annoying for some. This means that you can't turn off the Lock Screen even when your phone has been resting for awhile. I'll walk you through how to turn off the iPhone 14 Lock Screen, as well as how to power off your iPhone and what to do if your iPhone 14 is frozen and won't turn off. 

Apple Watch with Cellular: Everything You Need to Know

For those newly entering the Apple Watch world, the question of whether to get an Apple Watch with GPS and cellular capabilities or with just the GPS can seem like a big one. Luckily, this decision comes down to two basic considerations: whether you'll use the cellular features and if you can afford it. We'll cover the ins and outs of each to help you decide between Apple Watch GPS-only and GPS + cellular models.

Fixed: iPhone 14 Won't Turn On

By Rachel Needell

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Getting a new iPhone is always exciting, but your enthusiasm may be dampened if you can't get your brand-new iPhone 14, Pro, or Pro Max to turn on. Whether your brand-new phone won't turn on or the phone you've had for a while is giving you trouble, we've come up with a list of a few possible fixes to get to the bottom of why your new iPhone won't turn on. 

The Tech That Made Us

By August Garry

The Tech That Made Us

These days, technology develops almost too quickly to keep track of. Every year, Apple releases a new iPhone that can do things that even a few years ago would have sounded straight out of a science fiction novel (and sometimes more in a Blade Runner than an Avatar way). Mark Zuckerberg wants us all to live in the metaverse (can’t he just get a Second Life account?); Elon Musk wants to evacuate the ultra-rich to Mars. We’ve become so used to walking around with supercomputers in our pockets that it can be easy to forget just how futuristic today’s tech would seem from the vantage point of even the early 2000s, let alone the middle part of the 20th century, when computers emerged in our cultural consciousness.

How to Access Shared Books in Apple Books App (2023)

Family Sharing is a super cool feature that allows you to have up to five family members share access to Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, and more. Family Sharing comes in handy when you want your husband to read the amazing new book you found in the Apple Books app. I'll walk you through exactly how to find your family member's books in the Apple Books—formerly iBooks—app.

How to Fix AirPods Charger Case Battery Drain

Why does my AirPod case die so fast? AirPods are undoubtedly some of the best-sounding and most convenient wireless earbuds on the market. However, some users have reported trouble with their AirPods charger case battery draining quickly or even draining when the case is not being used. No one is really sure what is causing this issue, but there are some steps you can take to mitigate the battery drain issue.

Set Daily Move Goals on Your iPhone Fitness App

iOS 16 gave us an iPhone Fitness app that allows you to set a move goal based on calories per day. Then, similar to the Apple Watch Activity app, you close the rings each day as you meet your move goal. However, fitness goals vary widely between individuals and may need to be adjusted depending on your current situation. Below, we'll cover how to change the move goal on your iPhone Fitness app. 

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