How to Set Up Hard Fall Detection on Apple Watch

 

iPhone Basics: Sharp Jaw-Dropping Photos at Night (VIDEO) - Shutterbug Why Apple Health, not the iPhone, will be Apple’s biggest impact on our lives - Digital Trends

Schedule Messages - What is the ‘Send Later’ Options in Messages

How to Set Up Hard Fall Detection on Apple Watch - iPhone Life

Apple Intelligence Early Review: Don't Expect Your iPhone to Feel Radically Different

One of my favorite things about the iPhone 16 isn't its new Camera Control button or macro photography mode. Instead, what I've come to appreciate most is that I can look down at my phone after getting a barrage of texts or Slack messages and know whether it's an emergency just from the lock screen.

Of all the features available in Apple Intelligence at launch as part of Apple's iOS 18.1 update, message and notification summaries are by far the most useful. The summaries aren't perfect (AI, as it turns out, can't nail sarcasm and doesn't know the inside jokes I share with my friends). But this type of functionality is exactly the type of passive, practical intelligence I'm hoping to see more of on smartphones in the future.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-intelligence-early-review-dont-expect-your-iphone-to-feel-radically-different/

iPhone Basics: Sharp Jaw-Dropping Photos at Night (VIDEO)

Anyone who's tried capturing photos at night with an iPhone or other mobile device knows how challenging it can be to make images that look great. The culprit is the small sensors in  smartphones and how the limited light-gathering capabilities can really hold you back. In this 13-minute video  you'll a few foolproof tricks for overcoming this obstacle

https://www.shutterbug.com/content/iphone-basics-sharp-jaw-dropping-photos-night-video-0

Why Apple Health, not the iPhone, will be Apple’s biggest impact on our lives

Imagine yourself 20 years from now, and ask yourself the question: What was Apple’s biggest impact on the world? Since the return of the prodigal Steve Jobs in 1997, the California company has unveiled a series of innovations that have heavily impacted how we use technology today.

Apple’s influence is vast, and its sheer market power means it’s a consultant to companies and governments worldwide. It has many products that have had a lasting impact on our lives, not the least of which is the iPhone and how it changed the smartphone industry. Then there’s the iPod and iPad, which created entirely new categories.

Despite all of these successes, I think Apple’s biggest lasting impact is in an entirely different category: Apple Health. To understand why, we need to briefly look at some key moments in Apple’s history that have shaped its direction today.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-health-not-the-iphone-will-be-apple-biggest-impact-on-our-lives/

Schedule Messages – What is the ‘Send Later’ Option in Messages?

Have you ever thought, “I need to send a message, but it’s too late right now,” or maybe you wanted to wish someone a happy birthday at the exact stroke of midnight but knew you’d forget? I’ve been in both situations more times than I can count. I’d end up typing out a message, only to delete it because it wasn’t the right time to hit “Send.” That’s where the “Send Later” feature in Messages comes in handy.

https://macreports.com/schedule-messages-what-is-the-send-later-option-in-messages/

How to Set Up Hard Fall Detection on Apple Watch

Only Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 4 and later models have this feature, so before you begin, make sure your Apple Watch is compatible. This tip works on Apple Watches running watchOS 10 and later.

Once you are sure that you have an Apple Watch with Fall Detection, you can enable it by following the steps below. For more Apple Watch tips like this, make sure to sign up for our free Tip of the Day newsletter.

https://click.iphonelife.com/ga/webviews/4-2988187-5-12723-16124-169190-3j27a12c01

Create photo memories with Apple Intelligence

iOS 18.1: All of the features other than Apple Intelligence - 9 - 5 Mac

12 Things you Should Know Before Buying An Apple Watch - Slashgear

Create photo memories with Apple Intelligence - Cult of Mac

iOS18 Lets You Give Remote Control of your iPhone or iPad via FaceTime - iDropnews

How to Change Your Home Screen App Icons to any Color - iDropnews

iOS 18.1: All of the features other than Apple Intelligence

iOS 18.1 brings the first suite of Apple Intelligence features to iPhone users, with things like Writing Tools, Clean Up in the Photos app, and notification summaries. Beyond those new Apple Intelligence capabilities, however, iOS 18.1 includes other new features for iPhone users.

Here’s a roundup of all the non-Apple Intelligence features coming to iPhone users with iOS 18.1 later this month.

https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/18/ios-18-1-new-features-non-apple-intelligence/

12 Things You Should Know Before Buying An Apple Watch (New Or Used)

The Apple Watch was released in 2015 and has since been one of the brand's most popular products — and one of the best smartwatches, period. Many users praise Apple Watch for having a superior operating system (watchOS) to Android, better interaction thanks to the Digital Crown and Taptic Engine, great battery life, a vibrant screen, and more thoughtful features. You get Apple's strong privacy protections when it comes to sensitive, personal health metrics, like workouts and sleep quality. It's one of a few products in the Apple lineup that just about everyone agrees is pretty great, even if it's mostly just bringing notifications to your wrist. Before you walk into an Apple Store right now and buy one, though, be aware of a few caveats.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/12-things-you-should-know-before-buying-an-apple-watch-new-or-used/ar-AA1sFfN2

How to create photo memories with Apple Intelligence

You can create a photo memories movie using the Apple Photos app, powered by Apple Intelligence. Just type in a prompt, it’ll browse through your collection, and create a bespoke video set to music of your choosing. It’s a fun way to put together a memory movie. And you can be very specific with the kinds of prompts you give it.

The new Photos app powered by Apple Intelligence also has a more powerful search feature. Here’s how it all works together.

https://www.cultofmac.com/how-to/create-photo-memories

iOS 18 Lets You Give Remote Control of Your iPhone or iPad via FaceTime

Has a friend or family member ever asked you for help operating their iPhone or iPad? You’ve walked them through all of the steps, but for whatever reason, they’re not following.

iOS 18 has yet another new feature that solves this “family support” issue. Now, if both sides are running iOS 18, and you’re on FaceTime, you can remotely control someone else’s screen or allow a trusted person to control yours.

https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/ios-18-lets-you-give-remote-control-of-your-iphone-or-ipad-via-facetime/226438/

How to Change Your Home Screen App Icons to any Color

We recently covered how to change the size of the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen and remove app names. In that same post, we glossed over another awesome (and, according to some, long overdue) Home Screen customization option – tinting.

Tinting allows you to change your Home Screen to virtually any color. While it’s often not so easy on the eyes, it works well if you strike the right balance. If you’re tired of the same old Home Screen color palette, read on to learn how to tint your Home Screen.

https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/how-to-change-your-home-screen-app-icons-to-any-color/226503/

Why You Should Power off Your iPhone Right Now

 

Why You Should Power off your iPhone Right Now - iDrop News

Apple’s cheapest iPads are still steeply discounted following Prime Day - The Verge

Do You Sleep With Your Apple Watch? Pros and Cons - iDrop News

How to customize the Photos app on iPhone in iOS18 - iDownloadBlog

iOS18 fixed by motion sickness problem with one new feature - 9to5 Mac

Why You Should Power off Your iPhone Right Now

Even though the iPhone is one of the best smartphones on the market, it’s still far from perfect. Chances are that your iPhone will eventually run into issues that seem to come out of nowhere. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t fix these yourself. More often than not, software issues can be fixed almost instantly. How? Simply by turning off your iPhone.

https://www.idropnews.com/how-to/why-you-should-power-off-your-iphone-right-now/222131/

Apple’s cheapest iPads are still steeply discounted following Prime Day

There have been plenty of rumors swirling regarding a new iPad Mini for more than a year now, but most indicators point toward a processor bump and little else. We haven’t heard much about a new entry-level iPad, though, which makes it a great time to pick up either the ninth- or 10th-gen model — both of which are still on sale for their best price to date in the wake of Amazon’s October Prime Day sale.

https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2024/10/12/24267888/apple-ipad-10th-9th-generation-bose-ultra-open-earbuds-deal-sale

Do You Sleep with Your Apple Watch? | Pros and Cons

With a longer battery life, faster charging, and numerous health tracking features, including sleep tracking, it’s evident that Apple wants you to sleep with your Apple Watch as much as possible.

However, that raises the question: should you sleep with your Apple Watch? While most of the time, it comes down to personal preference, wearing an Apple Watch (or any smartwatch) to bed has advantages and disadvantages.

The good news is that using your Apple Watch at night doesn’t have any inherit benefits or drawbacks to your health. So it all comes down to whether you want to use it.

With that in mind, let’s examine the pros and cons of sleeping with your Apple Watch.

https://www.idropnews.com/apple-watch-2/do-you-sleep-with-your-apple-watch-pros-and-cons/224467/

How to customize the Photos app on iPhone in iOS 18

Overwhelmed by the confusing design of the new iOS 18 Photos app? In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to hide sections you don’t need for a cleaner and less confusing experience.

One of the biggest changes in iOS 18 has been the radically new Photos app. It no longer has tabs at the bottom as everything is now on a single screen. You can scroll up and down to see the sections like Memories, Albums, People, and more. Additionally, you can swipe left or right under a section to see more of it.

https://www.idownloadblog.com/2024/10/11/how-to-customize-photos-app-iphone/

iOS 18 fixed my motion sickness problem with one new feature

Apple can sometimes dip into hyperbole with its marketing. But every now and then, a new iPhone or software feature truly is “life changing.” For me this year, that feature has been Vehicle Motion Cues in iOS 18, which fixed my motion sickness.

The feature that changed my hurricane evacuation

It’s been a wild week for me.

I moved to Florida earlier this year, and Milton was my first experience evacuating for a hurricane. My family and I drove north to Georgia and hung out there for a few days before returning home last night.

For most of our 10 hours in the car, I was working from my iPad Pro while my wife drove.

A few months ago, this would have been impossible.

Why? Because using a device in the car makes me motion sick.

But in what feels like a miracle, Apple’s engineers have fixed that.

https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/11/ios-18-fixed-my-motion-sickness-problem-with-one-new-feature/

 

Why Everyone’s Talking About Custom iPhone Ringtones and How to Get Yours - Life Wire

Discover the Surprising Range of the Apple Watch - Life Wire

iOS 18 Home and Lock Screen Changed - Ellen’s Tips

Apple Just labeled nine mac models Obsolete - LifeHacker

Why Everyone's Talking About Custom iPhone Ringtones and How to Get Yours

• The simplest way to add new ringtones to your iPhone is to buy them from the iTunes Store app, but it isn’t free.

• You can set up custom ringtones using audio clips from Apple’s Music app on your Mac computer.

• You can also create clips using downloaded audio files in the Garageband app instead.

https://www.lifewire.com/set-custom-ringtone-on-iphone-5219443

Discover the Surprising Range of the Apple Watch: Stay Connected (Almost) Anywhere

• Bluetooth on the Apple Watch has a maximum range of 100 meters/330 feet, though the range may be shorter in practice.

• If the paired iPhone is connected to a known Wi-Fi network, the Apple Watch and iPhone can communicate over Wi-Fi.

• Apple Watch models with built-in LTE cellular access can connect to the internet wherever they have cellular data access.

https://www.lifewire.com/how-far-does-the-apple-watch-reach-5216329

Apple Just Labeled Nine Mac Models ‘Obsolete’

Consumer technology is getting pretty darn good—so good, in fact, that there are fewer and fewer reasons to upgrade to something new. Many of us hold onto on devices for longer than we ever have, and the Mac is no exception: Apple's computers not only hold their value well, they genuinely last years (ignoring any critical hardware failures). If you buy a Mac today, you might not feel the need to upgrade for a very long time.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/apple-just-labeled-nine-mac-models-obsolete/ar-AA1r8FAp?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=ffd3e81fa7e2476e89f7099367d2a26b&ei=93

Rearranging Apps

iOS 18 Home and Lock Screen Changes

Apple has revamped the iOS 18 Home and Lock Screen, offering more ways to customize and personalize your device. In this video, I’ll guide you through the exciting changes, like rearranging icons, resizing widgets, and even customizing your Lock Screen buttons. Whether you're a fan of dark mode icons or just want to make your Home Screen more functional, iOS 18 has something for everyone.

Here's what you'll learn:

How to move and resize icons

New widget options and customization

Lock Screen updates, including swapping quick buttons

Customizing your wallpapers and icon tints

Make your iPhone truly yours with these powerful features. Let’s dive in and get your Home and Lock Screens set up just the way you like!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgWySDI9RqM

How Long Does an iPad Last?

 

Apple Watch Dictation not Working?  How to Fix the Problem - LifeWire

How to clear cache on iphone and ipad - Techradar

How to control an iPad with your iPhone - BGR

How Long Does an iPad Last? Slashgear

Apple turning AirPods into hearing aids -CNBC

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Apple’s Weather App Just Got 10 New Changes

With iOS 18, Apple brought many new features to the iPhone and most of its apps. Not only do we have the new Apple Intelligence technology to look forward to in iOS 18.1 and beyond, but there are also a ton of features and changes available right now that you probably haven’t noticed yet.

One app that received many changes is Weather. Granted, these changes aren’t necessarily big or game-changing, but they’re great quality-of-life upgrades that will improve your experience, even if you don’t realize it.

https://www.idropnews.com/gallery/apples-weather-app-just-got-10-new-changes/223411/

Apple Watch Dictation Not Working? How to Fix the Problem

If you're having trouble with dictation on your Apple Watch, there are some troubleshooting steps you can work through to get it going again.

How to Fix It When Apple Watch Dictation Isn't Working

These troubleshooting steps should help get dictation working again on the Apple Watch. Work through each one until you find the solution that gets your dictation going again.

https://www.lifewire.com/fix-dictation-not-working-on-apple-watch-5202958

How to clear cache on iPhone and iPad

Knowing how to clear cache on iPhone and iPad is a nifty little skill that'll come in handy when your storage space is dwindling and your device has slowed down. 

While there could certainly be a problem with the device itself if you're experiencing either of those problems, more often than not, clearing your cache, history, cookies, or other temporary data from your apps will be enough to get you back up and running again.

https://www.techradar.com/how-to/how-to-clear-cache-on-iphone-and-ipad

How to control an iPad with your iPhone

Apple offers many accessibility features across its ecosystem of devices. For example, if you want to remotely control your iPad with your iPhone, you can perform a variety of actions with a tap instead of sliding your fingers.

Even though iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are full of new features, the ability to control an iPad with an iPhone remotely is a bit limited. Here’s how to control an iPad with your iPhone and what you can do with it.

https://bgr.com/tech/how-to-control-an-ipad-with-your-iphone/

HOW LONG DOES AN IPAD LAST? (AND TIPS TO EXTEND ITS LIFESPAN)

Apple introduced the first 9.7-inch iPad in January 2010 as an intermediary device between the Mac and the iPhone. While there was a time when iPads were used just to quieten children throwing tantrums by playing nursery rhymes on YouTube Kids, that time is long gone.

https://www.slashgear.com/1676165/ipad-how-long-last-extend-lifespan-tips/

Apple turning AirPods into hearing aids underscores effort to crack massive health market

Soon, people with AirPods in their ears might not be drowning you out — they might be wearing them to hear you better.

Apple announced on Monday that its AirPods Pro 2 headphones will become an FDA-cleared hearing aid in the coming weeks through a software update. That means that adults with mild or moderate hearing loss — about 30 million Americans, according to the Food and Drug Administration — will be able to use Apple earphones to amplify specific sounds they want to hear better.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/12/apple-turns-airpods-into-hearing-aids-focusing-on-big-health-market.html