iOS 18.4 Coming Next Week- Here’s What to Expect

What is Digital Burnout ? (And how to avoid it) - iDrop News

iOS 18.4 Coming Next Week- Here’s What to  Expect - i Drop News

You Can Change the Default Apps on Your iPhone. Here’s  How - CNet

How to Stop Unwanted Photos From Randomly Popping up on Your 

iPhone - CNet

M4 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2025) - CNet

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What Is Digital Burnout? (And How to Avoid It)

Have you been exhausted lately? Maybe you feel like you’re not yourself, but you can’t really figure out why. Have you spent too much time on your smartphone? Then you might have what’s been called Digital Burnout.

This fairly new term means you’re spending way too much time on your phone. As you probably already know, extended amounts of time using your smartphone can negatively affect your life in many different ways, especially mentally — and there are research studies that back this up.

https://www.idropnews.com/feature/what-is-digital-burnout-and-how-to-avoid-it/237586/

iOS 18.4 Coming Next Week | Here’s What to Expect

With iOS 18.4 expected to arrive in April, Apple has just given us a good hint that it will be coming sooner in the month than we expected. Today, the company pushed out the final Release Candidate (RC) build of iOS 18.4, typically the final “beta” version sent to developers and public testers before a public release.

In the world of Apple software updates, RC builds are typically distributed about a week before being released to the public. As the name implies, a Release Candidate isn’t technically a beta version of the software but rather what Apple hopes will be the same thing everyone else eventually gets. Developers and public beta testers just get an earlier release to ensure there aren’t any show-stopping bugs before it’s unleashed on the world

https://www.idropnews.com/news/ios-184-coming-next-week-heres-what-to-expect/242927/

You Can Change the Default Apps on Your iPhone. Here's How

Apple is preparing to release iOS 18.4 in April, and that update will likely bring more emoji and a new food section to Apple News. But when Apple released iOS 18.2 in December, that update made it easier to change your iPhone's default apps. 

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/you-can-change-the-default-apps-on-your-iphone-heres-how/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_13003387&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

How to Stop Unwanted Photos From Randomly Popping up on Your iPhone

You don't want a photo of an ex or an embarrassing or painful memory to suddenly appear on your iPhone. If that's ever happened to you, there's a way to stop it.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-to-stop-unwanted-photos-from-randomly-popping-up-on-your-iphone/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12880555&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5

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M4 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2025): Still My Go-To MacBook Recommendation

What continues to amaze me about the M-series MacBook Airs is that they crank out high-level performance and long battery life, yet the body is completely fanless. What's even more incredible is that the performance gets better year after year. So, while not too much has changed from the last-gen M3 MacBook Air, for the M4 Air, you'll still get a lot of computing power and upwards of 15 hours of battery life in a thin, light and quiet body making it one of the best laptops of 2025. And now it comes in a light metallic blue. 

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/m4-macbook-air-review-13-inch-2025/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12865698&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

9 Helpful Health Features You Didn’t Know Exist on the Apple Watch - CNet

How to ?Write in Cursive on iPhone - MacReports

Buying an iPad? Here Are the Key Differences Between Models - Buzzfeed

10 Ways to Stop Doomscrolling on Your iPhone - How to Geek

I’ve been wearing an Apple Watch for 10 years - these are the 5 settings I change right out of the box - TechRadar

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9 Helpful Health Features You Didn't Know Exist on the Apple Watch

If you own an Apple Watch, you know how many helpful features are packed into such a small, wrist-based device. You can utilize and upgrade your watch in numerous ways, especially regarding the included health features. Between all the different health apps and notifications that are available, your Apple Watch can help you get a better idea of your overall health, what to talk to your doctor about and any lifestyle changes you may want to make. 

Along with an Apple clinician, we discuss some of the most unique Apple Watch health features you might not know about. 

https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/helpful-health-features-didnt-know-exist-apple-watch/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12923421&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

How to Write in Cursive on iPhone

Writing in cursive is more than just a skill; it’s an art form that adds a personal, elegant touch to your notes, letters, and even creative projects. I often see cursive writing in social media posts, where it’s used to add a stylish and creative flair to captions or images. If you’ve ever wondered how they’re doing it, you’re in the right place. With the iPhone’s advanced features, you can easily bring cursive writing to life—no need for additional tools like an Apple Pencil or third-party apps.

https://macreports.com/how-to-write-in-cursive-on-iphone/

Buying An iPad? Here Are The Key Differences Between Models

An Apple iPad can be a great investment: You get a screen that’s bigger than an iPhone’s for watching videos or reading, it’s more portable than a laptop and it can be used for drawing, writing, internet surfing and so much more. The downside? The tablets don’t come cheap, and with Apple releasing so many models it can be confusing to figure out which one best fits your needs.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/ericakam/buying-an-ipad-here-are-the-key-differences-between-models

10 Ways to Stop Doomscrolling on Your iPhone

Social media apps use algorithms that try to feed us more of the type of content that we've previously consumed, to keep us on them for as long as possible. Unfortunately, this means that if you read one depressing news story or post, you're likely to see another pop up.

Before you know it, you've wasted hours scrolling through the most depressing posts, causing yourself anxiety and stress in a phenomenon known as doomscrolling. If you're stuck in a cycle of doomscrolling, there are some things you can try to help you to stop.

https://www.howtogeek.com/ways-to-stop-doomscrolling-on-your-iphone/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=HTG-202503150600&utm_source=HTG-NL&user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

I've been wearing an Apple Watch for 10 years – these are the 5 settings I change right out of the box

Whether you've just bought the best Apple Watch on the market, like the Apple Watch Ultra 2, or you've got your hands on the budget Apple Watch SE 2 model, opening your Apple Watch and putting it on for the first time is a pretty great experience.

You might have an idea of what your Apple Watch can do, or how you want to use it, but what about some of the settings and tweaks you can use to truly personalize your Apple Watch experience?

https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/ive-been-wearing-an-apple-watch-for-10-years-these-are-the-5-settings-i-change-right-out-of-the-box

How to Set an Alarm for a Future Date on the iPhone & iPad

 

MacOS 15 Sequoia superguide:  What’s in the latest version and what’s still to come - Macworld

Apple Watch Secrets:  Settings you Need to Know - Geeky Gadgets

How to Set an Alarm for a Future Date on the iPhone & iPad - Ellen’s Tips Video

M4 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2025) - CNet

iPad Air M3 Review: Once Again, the Pro iPad for Most - 

CNet

Want your Safari to default to Chat GPT for search? Here’s how to do it - ZDnet

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macOS 15 Sequoia superguide: What’s in the latest version and what’s still to come

macOS Sequoia has been available for compatible Macs since September 2024, but further updates to Sequoia are expected over the next few months, with the latest major update being macOS 15.3, which arrived on Monday, January 27. Apple released macOS 15.3.1 on Monday, February 10. Beta testing of macOS 15.4 is underway, with a release date in March or April expected.

https://www.macworld.com/article/2265062/macos-15-release-name-compatibility-features.html?apple-news

Apple Watch Secrets: Settings You Need to Know

The Apple Watch is a powerful and versatile device that offers a wide range of features to enhance your daily life. However, some of these features may not be necessary for every user and can impact battery life, storage, and privacy. By adjusting specific settings, you can optimize your watch’s performance, extend its battery life, free up storage, and improve privacy. The video from HotshotTek provides a detailed walkthrough of the key settings you can disable or modify to create a more efficient and personalized Apple Watch experience.

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/aapple-watch-secrets/

How to Set an Alarm for a Future Date on the iPhone & iPad

Have you ever wished you could set an alarm on your iPhone for a specific date in the future—but couldn’t figure out how? The Clock app only lets you schedule alarms up to 24 hours ahead, but in my latest video, I’ll show you simple ways to set alarms days, weeks, or even months in advance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fy_i-7Yywg

M4 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2025): Still My Go-To Recommendation for Most People

What continues to amaze me about the M-series MacBook Airs is that they crank out high-level performance and long battery life, yet the body is completely fanless. What's even more incredible is that the performance gets better year after year. So, while not too much has changed from the last-gen M3 MacBook Air, for the M4 Air, you'll still get a lot of computing power and upwards of 15 hours of battery life in a thin, light and quiet body making it one of the best laptops of 2025. And now it comes in a light metallic blue. 

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/m4-macbook-air-review-13-inch-2025-still-my-go-to-recommendation-for-most-people/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12865698&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

iPad Air M3 Review: Once Again, the Pro iPad for Most

The newest iPad sitting in front of me is purple. It's big-screened. It has an M3 chip inside. It's an iPad Air. But you'd never tell, from any casual glance, that it was new at all. The latest iPad Air may be one of the best general iPads for a lot of people who can afford it, but it also hasn't changed the equation this year at all.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/ipad-air-m3-review-once-again-the-pro-ipad-for-most/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12852437&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

Want your Safari to default to ChatGPT for search? Here's how to do it

ChatGPT can now field your questions as the default search engine in mobile Safari. With the latest version of the ChatGPT app on your iPhone or iPad, any search you conduct in Safari automatically uses OpenAI's chatbot to respond to your queries.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/want-your-safari-to-default-to-chatgpt-for-search-heres-how-to-do-it/

These Overlooked iOS Settings Can Make Your iPhone Even Better - CNet

4 Signs Your iPad is Hacked-And What to Do - Forbes

13 Mind-Blowing iPhone Shortcuts You Need to Try - Geeky Gadgets

Hate the new Mail app on your iPhone?  Here’s how to change it back - Macworld

Your Apple Watch Has a Simple Yet Useful Feature You Probably Didn’t Know About - Gear Patrol

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These Overlooked iOS Settings Can Make Your iPhone Even Better

Customizing your iPhone isn't just about choosing a trendy case or organizing your home screen. While those changes add a personal touch, there are plenty of hidden settings and features that can make your device work better for your daily routine. From optimizing accessibility options to fine-tuning notifications, these deeper customizations can help you get the most out of your iPhone.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/these-overlooked-ios-settings-can-make-your-iphone-even-better/?utm_source=iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12784005&zdee=%5BContact.email_zdee%5D

4 Signs Your iPad Is Hacked—And What To Do

Apple is well-known for its focus on security, with plenty of built-in safeguards to protect users from malware and other problems. The iPad is no exception. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to hack an iPad, particularly if the user fails to take precautionary measures. Criminals will take advantage of any chink in their armor, and are developing new hacking methods and malware variants all the time. We look at the signs that your iPad has been hacked, the steps that you should take to put things right if it has — and how you can stay safe in future.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/technology/article/ipad-hacked/

13 Mind-Blowing iPhone Shortcuts You Need to Try

8:00 am March 2, 2025 By Roland Hutchinson

Looking to make your iPhone work smarter for you? These 13 shortcuts from Stephen Robles are designed to streamline your daily tasks and boost productivity. By using iOS automation, they save time and effort while offering practical solutions for everyday challenges. Each shortcut is fully customizable, allowing you to tailor them to your specific needs and preferences. Whether you’re managing your schedule, automating your smart home, or staying informed, these tools can transform how you use your device.

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/13-mind-blowing-iphone-shortcuts/

Hate the new Mail app on your iPhone? Here’s how to change it back

Among the less-publicized features introduced late last year in iOS 18.2 is a massive change to the Mail app. For longtime users of the Mail app, it was a shock to the system and definitely takes some getting used to. But if that hasn’t happened, there’s good news—you can change it back to the old way.

https://www.macworld.com/article/2585948/how-to-ios-18-macos-15-change-mail-categories-list-view.html

Your Apple Watch Has a Simple Yet Useful Feature You Probably Didn’t Know About

You likely take screenshots on your iPhone and Mac all the time. It’s a quick and dirty way to document things like emails, error messages or photos. That way, you can reference them later or use them to help someone — or them help you — resolve an issue.

You probably don’t take as many screenshots on your Apple Watch — or maybe you didn’t know you could. But you can, and, like on other devices, taking screenshots on your Apple Watch is an easy way to capture notifications, workout information, or just the look of specific watch faces.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/apple-watch-screenshots/