“The deep integration of FaceTime to iOS and its simplicity are big pluses for Apple’s video calling tool. Google generally has a problem with messaging apps and can’t decide if you should use Meet or Duo, with many users preferring third-party options like WhatsApp or Skype.”
Apple Explains Why HomePod Was Released Again, Wi-Fi 4 Limitation, and More
“Apple’s VP of hardware engineering Matthew Costello and product marketing employee Alice Chan recently spoke with Men’s Journal and TechCrunch about the new second-generation HomePod in wide-ranging interviews about the smart speaker.”
iOS 16.3 on Your iPhone: Every New Feature You Can Try Now
“Apple’s iOS 16.3 update is available now, and it brings new features, bug fixes and security updates to your iPhone. One of the biggest new features in iOS 16.3 means iPhone users can now use security keys to protect their Apple ID, and users should also see some screen fixes, too.”
How to use the Apple HomePod’s temperature and humidity sensors
“With the latest update to iOS 16.3, your Apple HomePod Mini smart speaker can now monitor the temperature and humidity in your home. No setup or extra hardware needed! The soon-to-be-released HomePod 2 will also have this capability.”
Apple releases macOS 13.2 with support for Security Keys, 20 security fixes, and more
“Apple has officially released macOS 13.2 alongside iOS 16.3 today. The main new feature arriving with the latest software is support for Security Keys with Apple ID and it also includes over 20 security fixes. For the first time on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.”
You Should Probably Clear Your iPhone’s Cache
“An iPhone is the kind of gift that keeps on giving, letting you browse through page after page of information online and maintaining high speed. But even behemoths like the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max can get bogged down if you’re not keeping them optimized.”
AirTags catch United Airlines in lie about missing luggage
“AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on our site. Valerie Szybala has taken to Twitter to document how United Airlines lost her luggage, then proceeded to insist she was wrong about where her AirTag said it was.”
10 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Apple Messages
“Apple Messages seems to get new or improved features with every release of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This frequency of additions makes it easy to miss one, so here are several features you might have overlooked.”
Apple Shuts Down Popular Weather App ‘Dark Sky’
“The calendar has turned to January 1 and Apple has shut down popular weather app Dark Sky. The popular weather app had already been removed from the App Store in September and it stopped functioning for existing users starting today.”
Apple Releases Limited-Edition AirPods Pro in Celebration of Chinese New Year
“In celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year on January 22, Apple has released limited-edition second-generation AirPods Pro with a Year of the Rabbit engraving through its online store and retail stores in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.”