The iPhone 17 Pro Could Get Some Cool Camera Upgrades

 

Free up iCloud Storage - Ellen’s Tips Video

The iPhone 17 Pro Could Get Some Cool Camera Upgrades - I Drop News

My 64GB iPhone was so low on space it barely worked. Here’s how I saved it - Mac World

FAQ: Is AppleCare One Worth It? - iDrop News

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Free up iCloud Storage - Ellen’s Tips

This week’s video shows you how to free up iCloud space safely—without losing your photos or important files. I’ll walk you through step-by-step how to:

• Check what’s using your storage

• Optimize photos and save gigabytes instantly

• Remove old backups and message attachments

• Clear out “Recently Deleted” for quick space gains

• Decide if upgrading your plan is right for you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQIo-0T5q5U

The iPhone 17 Pro Could Get Some Cool Camera Upgrades

The camera array on this year’s iPhone 17 Pro models could get more than just a redesign and some improved sensors, if a new anonymous report is to be believed.

Annual camera improvements have become par for the course on each year’s new iPhones — and this is particularly true on the Pro models — so the rumors that have been circulating for nearly a year about a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor aren’t a big surprise. However, that’s about the only big camera news we’ve heard for this year’s iPhone 17 Pro models — until now, that is.

Over the weekend, an “anonymous tipster” contacted MacRumors with what they claim are several significant camera-related changes coming to this year’s models, including an expanded optical zoom, a new “pro camera app,” and even a second Camera Control button.

https://www.idropnews.com/rumors/the-iphone-17-pro-could-get-some-cool-camera-upgrades/251182/

My 64GB iPhone was so low on space it barely worked. Here’s how I saved it

With the launch of the iPhone 16e and 11th-gen iPad, Apple has officially phased out all devices with 64GB of storage in favor of 128GB as the entry-level option. That’s great for new buyers, but there are a lot of people who still have 64GB iPhones and iPads that are too new to replace. I know from experience: I own an iPhone 12 mini and a 6th-gen iPad mini, both otherwise great devices, and it’s become a headache to manage the latest versions of iOS with such a small amount of space.

https://www.macworld.com/article/2774952/64gb-iphone-storage-crashes-icloud-photos-imessage-apps.html

FAQ: Is AppleCare One Worth It?

This week, Apple launched AppleCare One, a new bundled offering that lets you cover multiple Apple products with what is essentially AppleCare+ for a single fee.

It’s not a bad deal, and it could also help alleviate “subscription fatigue” by combining everything into a single monthly payment. However, like most Apple services, it’s not necessarily an automatic win for everyone. Whether AppleCare One makes sense for you will depend on which Apple devices you own and whether you need AppleCare coverage for all of them.

https://www.idropnews.com/faq/faq-is-applecare-one-worth-it/251146/

How to Use Your iPhone to charge your Apple Watch

 

Open Source 3D Creation Suite Blender Coming to iPad Pro

Your iPhone Has a Free, Built-in Password Manager - MSN

Charging Just 10 iOS 18.6 Settings will make your iPhone Feel Brand New -CNET

How to Use Your iPhone to charge your Apple Watch - Slashgear

Using Freeform on a Mac: A Quick Course - MacMost

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Open Source 3D Creation Suite Blender Coming to iPad Pro

The developers of popular open-source 3D creation suite Blender have 

announced that they’re developing a native iPad Pro version of the suite. The new iPad app will include support for Apple Pencil Pro, while also offering a multitouch interface to make artists familiar with tablets more comfortable.

https://www.idropnews.com/news/open-source-3d-creation-suite-blender-coming-to-ipad-pro/251163/

Your iPhone Has a Free, Built-in Password Manager: You Should Start Using It Now

There are a number of password managers that can help me juggle all the credentials I need to log into websites and apps, but many of them require a subscription to get more robust features. Why spend the money when my iPhone, iPad, and Mac come with Apple's Passwords app?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/your-iphone-has-a-free-built-in-password-manager-you-should-start-using-it-now/ar-AA1KaosB?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=7450fd0d876442f0dfe8c681aa3582b1&ei=27

Changing Just 10 iOS 18.6 Settings Will Make Your iPhone Feel Brand New

These are the settings I recommend changing on your iPhone to make the most of it.

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HOW TO USE YOUR IPHONE TO CHARGE YOUR APPLE WATCH

One of the biggest benefits of investing in Apple's ecosystem of devices is the seamless interplay between the different categories, not just at the software level, but also in terms of hardware-level connectivity. The latter extends all the way from transferring files and troubleshooting to even charging other devices. In case you've ever wondered, yes, the Apple iPhone can charge your Apple Watch. Thankfully, there are no technical hoops involved here. All you need is an iPhone and a wired charging puck for the Apple Watch.

https://www.slashgear.com/1934602/how-to-charge-apple-watch-using-iphone/

Using Freeform On a Mac: A Quick Course

Freeform is a useful app that allows you to create visual documents that aren't notes or word processing files. Learn how to add text, shapes, connection lines and more to build anything you like.

You can also watch this video at YouTube.

Watch more videos about related subjects: Freeform (11 videos).

https://macmost.com/using-freeform-on-a-mac-a-quick-course.html

Make Your Phone Last Years Longer with These Easy Tips

 

Your AirPods could get a feature upgrade soon - T3

I Mastered the Mac Finder with These 10 Shortcuts - How to Geek

Genius iPhone Automations - Medium

8 Tricks I Use to Type Faster on my iPhone How to Geek
Make Your Phone Last Years Longer with These Easy Tips - CNet

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Your AirPods could get a useful feature upgrade soon

When Apple held its Worldwide Developer Conference in June, it announced a number of new features across its iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch devices.

Alongside a more translucent design that spans the entire portfolio of Apple products, there were features like the ability to change the snooze duration in the Clock app, as well as the option of using an iPad more like a Mac.

https://www.t3.com/tech/headphones/your-airpods-could-get-a-useful-feature-upgrade-soon

How to Stop Other People Ruining Your Apple Music Recommendations

Apple Music uses your listening history to provide tailored recommendations for new music or to create bespoke playlists. If other people play music using your account, whether they're using your Apple devices or playing music through smart speakers, these recommendations can become tainted with music you have no interest in. There are several ways to prevent this from happening.

https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-stop-people-ruining-apple-music-recommendations/?utm_source=HTG-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=HTG-202508080630&user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

I Mastered the Mac Finder With These 10 Shortcuts

The fastest way to do anything on your computer is with a dedicated keyboard shortcut. That includes navigating files and folders, which is where Finder shortcuts come in so handy.

https://www.howtogeek.com/i-mastered-the-mac-finder-with-these-shortcuts/

Genius iPhone Automations You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

In today’s post, I’m going to show you useful iPhone shortcuts which I personally found the most useful till now are seriously helpful and they’ll actually help in your daily Life.

https://medium.com/@tsumit849/genius-iphone-automations-youll-wish-you-knew-sooner-28b3f2d54d98

8 Tricks I Use to Type Faster on My iPhone

Being able to type quickly on your iPhone can make you more proficient at various tasks, be it web searches, drafting emails, or texting with friends or family. That said, it's not a skill you can develop overnight.

Sure, practicing is a great way to improve your typing speed, but knowing a few keyboard tricks can make the process much smoother. Here are some nifty tricks I use to type faster on an iPhone.

https://www.howtogeek.com/tricks-i-use-to-type-faster-on-my-iphone/?utm_source=HTG-NL&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=HTG-202508120630&user=bWZraWxjb3luZUBnbWFpbC5jb20&lctg=ed18faa843a874784dc82c350d012cfc30d9b40e0d56321df43660c5fc6e0154

Make Your Phone Last Years Longer With These Easy Tips The superb iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, are among the best phones you can buy in 2025. At least until the iPhone 17 comes along. These top-end phones have a lot in common, from their excellent cameras and high performance, but also their whopping price tags. Even wallet-friendly phones like the Google Pixel 9A still cost a sizeable chunk of money. With purse strings continuing to tighten the world over, it's never been more important to squeeze the most value from whichever phone you buy, and the best way to do that is simply to keep using it for longer, spreading that costly purchase out over the years, rather than upgrading more often.

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iPhone notes trick lets you message in secret

 

Using Image Capture to Scan Documents - MacMost

Turn Off This one iPhone Setter Before you Upgrade of Get .Rid of Your Phone - MSN

iPhone notes trick lets you message in secret - MSN

Mastering Priority Notification in iPhone - Ellen’s Tips You Tube

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Using Image Capture To Scan Documents

This is an older video but has proved helpful to members over the years.  Instead of trying to use the software provided by your scanner's manufacturer, use the built-in Image Capture app on your Mac instead. You can scan documents and photos with a variety of settings and options.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g51QAeKhTSk

Turn Off This One iPhone Setting Before You Upgrade or Get Rid of Your Phone

Apple's Find My app has helped me locate my luggage in a busy airport, find a single missing AirPod, and it ensure I know where all my devices are. But before I trade-in or get rid of an iPhone, I always turn Find My off. And Apple suggests you turn this feature off before you give it away or get your iPhone serviced at an Apple Store or authorized service provider.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/turn-off-this-one-iphone-setting-before-you-upgrade-or-get-rid-of-your-phone/ar-AA1IfWrj?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=8dce05099e864b8e929a55f60f375dfd&ei=8

IPhone notes trick lets you mess

age in secret

Using the Notes app on your iPhone as a messaging app is a surprisingly clever way to have a discreet conversation. You can use it to plan a surprise party for a loved one or disguise sensitive communication in a public setting.

The process of setting it up is easy, and it will have you chatting with the other person privately in minutes. You just need to create the note in the Notes app, add them as a collaborator and start sending secret messages back and forth. Here's how to do it.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/iphone-notes-trick-lets-you-message-in-secret/ar-AA1JIuqM?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=e021a1e9d3174ddcfd57330b9594e3a5&ei=10

Mastering Priority Notification in iPhone

Do you feel like your iPhone is constantly buzzing with alerts you don’t need—but somehow still misses the ones you do? This week’s video is all about Priority Notifications, a new feature in iOS 18.4 that helps make sense of the chaos. Whether you’re waiting on a message from family or a reminder from your calendar, this tool makes sure the important stuff shows up first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x83McplclAo