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For better or worse, AI is here to change how you use your Apple devices. During its June 10 WWDC keynote, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, a new artificial intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This new technology is powered by on-device processing and new private Apple silicon servers, which Apple has dubbed, “Private Cloud Compute.” With Apple Intelligence, you’ll have access to AI tools that will help you improve your writing, create artwork, communicate more clearly with Siri, and so much more.

Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie Range

The Walkie-Talkie app on Apple Watch can be useful when you’re out and about with friends or even at work-related events. However, you may be wondering how close you need to be to use this feature. The Apple Watch Walkie-Talkie range is actually not limited, since it uses cellular data or WiFi to communicate instantaneously. Let's cover how to make sure your Walkie-Talkie app is properly enabled, and whether it is set to use both Wi-Fi and cellular data.

How to See Heart Rate on Apple Watch Using Siri

Every Apple Watch has a heart rate monitor built-in. Whether you want to see your heart rate during workouts or have a heart condition and would like to receive alerts when your heartbeat is irregular, this is an incredibly useful feature. Siri can even show you the most up-to-date information on your heart rate if you simply ask! In this article, we’ll go over how to use Siri to view the heart rate monitor on your Apple Watch.

It's not unusual for me to adjust the screen brightness on my Mac multiple times in a day. When I'm working in lower-light environments, a dimmer screen feels easier on my eyes. At the same time, I often work outdoors or in well-lit environments, in which case, the ability to increase my screen brightness can make a big difference in how well I'm able to see what is on my display. Let's cover how to adjust the monitor brightness on your Mac.

In the 182nd episode, David shares why he loves Apple’s third-gen AirPods, covering everything from fit, to sound quality, to using Find My to track down lost buds. Other topics include how to customize Focus Mode alerts in Messages, texting etiquette, and the backstory behind the viral game Wordle (plus how to play it on your iPhone).

How to Convert a Pages Document to PDF on Mac

When sharing files from your Mac, you often need a file format that is universally accessible regardless of what type of computer or software the recipient is using. Because PDF files are compatible with nearly all devices and software, it's even fairly common for the PDF format to be required when sending documents to institutions or businesses. So if you enjoy using the Apple Pages word processor, learning how to convert a Pages document to PDF will come in handy!

How to Register for Apple Music

Apple Music allows you to listen to millions of songs at any time whether online or offline. You can also create playlists, stream and download audio files, get personal recommendations, see what your friends are listening to, watch music videos, and more. The best thing about Apple Music is that there are no ads that can interrupt you while listening to music. Whether you have an iPhone or iPad, here are simple steps that'll help you subscribe to Apple Music. 

Many streaming apps allow people to download movies and episodes of TV shows for offline viewing.  This handy option allows you to binge-watch your favorite videos while conserving cellular data. However, once you’ve watched these videos you probably want to remove them so they don't take up unneeded space. We'll cover how to delete videos from your iPhone to free up storage space.

How to Separate Truth from Lies on the Internet

To paraphrase Douglas Adams: “In the beginning [the internet] was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been widely regarded as a bad move.” We are living in polarizing times, and nowhere is this more evident than online. Depending on what websites you frequent, you can get several contradictory ideas about pretty much anything. What’s real, what’s fake? Who can you trust? In this article, I’ll try to help you make sense of the chaos and understand how we got here in the first place.

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