You Can Watch Apple TV+ For Free This Weekend

You Can Watch Apple TV+ for Free this Weekend - iDrop News

How 2025 could make or break Apple Intelligence and Siri - Techradar

5 ways to take great photos on your iPhone 16 in 2025 - Techradar

12 Hidden iOS 18.2 Features You’ll Want to Start Using on your iPhone - Slashgear

How to Zip and Unzip Files on iPhone or iPad - Slashgear

You Can Watch Apple TV+ For Free This Weekend

Following a few teasers last week, Apple will be ringing in the New Year with a three-day “All Access Pass” to Apple TV+.

Hints of an Apple TV+ surprise first appeared last week when Apple began posting teasers on social media telling folks to “Stay tuned” and “Save the date.” The first of these was accompanied by a scene from Spirited, leading some to speculate that it might be related to the 2022 Apple Studios film that gave us a unique and whimsical take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, courtesy of Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.

https://www.idropnews.com/news/you-can-watch-apple-tv-for-free-this-weekend/233246/

How 2025 could make or break Apple Intelligence and Siri

2025, wow. Can you believe it? It feels like yesterday we were waiting for the launch of Apple Vision Pro, excited at the prospect of Apple’s impact in the VR/AR headset space. While it’s fair to say the Vision Pro’s launch was lukewarm, 2024 was instead dominated by another Apple launch.

https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/how-2025-could-make-or-break-apple-intelligence-and-siri

I’m a photographer – 5 ways to take great photos on your iPhone 16 in 2025

The increasing sophistication of camera phones like the iPhone 16 can feel like a mixed blessing. While getting more photographic power is always nice, this can also bring head-scratching complexity.

As TechRadar’s former cameras editor, I’ve spent many hours setting up cameras to behave the way I want them to. And as the new owner of an iPhone 16 Pro, I’ve just spent a few days doing the same with Apple’s new flagship phone – which is the most camera-like phone I’ve used so far.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/best-iphone-16-camera-settings

12 HIDDEN IOS 18.2 FEATURES YOU'LL WANT TO START USING ON YOUR IPHONE

When it comes to managing and sharing large files on your iPhone or iPad, zipping and unzipping files can make the process much more convenient. Zipping allows you to compress multiple documents, photos, or videos into a single file, which makes it easy to send them via email or upload them to a cloud storage platform. Similarly, unzipping is equally useful, as it enables you to extract files from a ZIP archive without the need for a computer.

HOW TO ZIP AND UNZIP FILES ON IPHONE OR IPAD

When it comes to managing and sharing large files on your iPhone or iPad, zipping and unzipping files can make the process much more convenient. Zipping allows you to compress multiple documents, photos, or videos into a single file, which makes it easy to send them via email or upload them to a cloud storage platform. Similarly, unzipping is equally useful, as it enables you to extract files from a ZIP archive without the need for a computer.

https://www.slashgear.com/1739167/how-to-unzip-files-on-iphone-ipad-zip/

ChatGPT for Mac can now draft notes and debug your code

 

How to screen calls on an iPhone - The Verge

Your Apple Watch Just Got a Simple But Helpful New Feature - Gear Patrol

Airlines Quickly Embrace Airtag Sharing to Help You Find your Lost Luggage - iDrop News

ChatGPT for Mac can now draft notes and debug your code - Cult of Mac

How to get the battery percentage back on iPhone - Cult of Mac

How to screen calls on an iPhone

Life’s busy enough without wasting time on calls that are trying to scam you or sell to you. Unfortunately, stats from Hiya show that 28 percent of the calls you get are going to be suspected spam or fraud. 

On an iPhone, you don’t have the option to have an AI assistant answer calls for you, as you can on Android — at least not yet. But there are ways to screen calls to some extent and cut down on the number of scammers, sellers, and robots you have to talk to.

These guidelines have been written using an iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 18.2.

https://www.theverge.com/24325270/iphone-apple-spam-calls-screen-how-to

Your Apple Watch Just Got a Simple But Helpful New Feature

Apple recently released software updates to all its devices. The one making the most headlines is iOS 18.2, as it delivers a lot of new features to your iPhone (check them out here).

And while the Apple Watch‘s newest software update, watchOS 11.2, didn’t deliver anywhere near as many new features, it did bring one that’s actually quite useful … specifically if you use an Apple Watch to control your iPhone’s camera.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/apple-watch-camera-remote-app-pause-button/

Airlines Quickly Embrace Airtag Sharing to Help You Find Your Lost Luggage

It’s only been a week since Apple launched iOS 18.2 to the public, and 14 airlines have already signed on to support a key new feature that will allow them to help passengers locate lost luggage.

In November, Apple released a beta of iOS 18.2 that included the ability to share AirTag locations using public links, with a description that suggested you could “Get help finding your lost AirTag by sharing its location with an airline or a trusted person.” At that time, the reference to an airline seemed like more of a helpful suggestion — that you could offer an AirTag’s location to assist them in tracking a lost bag — but it seems that Apple had something more exciting up its sleeve.

https://www.idropnews.com/news/airlines-are-quickly-signing-onto-ios-182s-airtag-lost-luggage-feature/232803/

ChatGPT for Mac can now draft notes and debug your code

ChatGPT’s Mac app is getting a big usability boost. It will now work directly with coding and note-taking apps, including Apple Notes, Notion, and others.

Previously, the ChatGPT Mac app could only see, read, and improve code in XCode, Terminal, and selected other apps.

ChatGPT Mac app can help you code smarter and faster

As part of its 12 Days of OpenAI announcement, the ChatGPT team announced expanded support for third-party apps, enabling it to read content from apps like Notion, Quip, and TextMate. This allows you to use ChatGPT to improve your rough draft, ask for suggestions to improve or debug your code, and more. Even better, the ChatGPT Mac app can read content from multiple apps simultaneously.

https://www.cultofmac.com/news/chatgpt-for-mac-can-now-draft-notes-debug-code

How to get the battery percentage back on iPhone

Being able to see your iPhone battery percentage right in the status bar is incredibly useful. You can keep an eye on it throughout the day if you’re getting low and need to top up.

The standard battery icon gives you a rough idea of where your iPhone stands. But instantly seeing the exact battery percentage number can give you peace of mind. It’s useful seeing the precise number without pulling down Control Center or checking a battery widget, wherever you are.

For those of you with real battery anxiety, you can even add a widget to your Lock Screen and Home Screen. I’ll show you how.

https://www.cultofmac.com/how-to/iphone-battery-percentage

iOS 18.2: The Latest Apple Intelligence Features and More on Your iPhone

 

How to avoid car sickness when using your iPhone - Popular Science

With iOS 18.2 Now Out for iPhone, When Can We Expect the Next Release - Cnet

How to blur a face in a video on your iPhone for privacy - iDownloadblog

iOS 18.2: The Latest Apple Intelligence  Features and More on Your iPhone -CNet

Use Apple Pay on iPhone for In-Store & Online Payments - iPhone Life

How to avoid car sickness when using your iPhone

Car sickness can quickly ruin a journey by road. If it’s something you’re susceptible to, then you’ve probably learned to avoid reading while traveling—whether it’s a digital screen or a paperback book.

There might be times when you can’t avoid looking up something on your iPhone—if you need to check an address, for example. With iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new feature called Vehicle Motion Cues that should reduce the chance of car sickness, and it only takes a couple of minutes to set up.

We’ll show you here how it works, so you can give it a try. At the time of writing, there’s no such feature built into Android—though there are indications that one is on the way.

https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-stop-iphone-motion-sickness/

With iOS 18.2 Now Out for iPhone, When Can We Expect the Next Release?

Available now, iOS 18.2 brings the next round of Apple Intelligence features as well as improvements to the Mail app and other iPhone features. If you haven't yet installed this release, learn how to grab it now (and make sure to create a good backup first). 

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/with-ios-18-2-now-out-for-iphone-when-can-we-expect-the-next-release/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_12046249

How to blur a face in a video on your iPhone for privacy

The best way to hide one or more faces in a video clip is by using third-party apps. I tested over 15 free-to-download video editing apps on my iPhone that claim to blur parts of a video. From those, I’ve listed the best one below. Give it a try and see which works best for your needs.

Blur Video

While some features in this app require payment, its core functions are free to use. Additionally, even the free version saves the final video in its original resolution without adding a watermark. For these reasons, we’ve placed it at the top of the list.

https://www.idownloadblog.com/2024/12/16/how-to-blur-face-in-video/

iOS 18.2: The Latest Apple Intelligence Features and More on Your iPhone

The wait is over for some of the most anticipated Apple Intelligence features. Apple released iOS 18.2 on Dec. 11, and the update brings a whole host of AI to your iPhone -- if you have a compatible one. Genmoji, Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integrated Siri are just a few of the new features you'll see on your iPhone if you have iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max or a device from the iPhone 16 lineup. Even if you have another iPhone, you'll still get new features, like an update to your Mail app. 

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-18-2-the-latest-apple-intelligence-features-and-more-on-your-iphone/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_11995495

Use Apple Pay on iPhone for In-Store & Online Payments

Do you worry about germs when using your debit or credit card? These are concerns for many consumers. Luckily, there is a solution. Apple Pay is a contactless payment method that allows you to purchase your favorite items in-store without worrying about germs. If you love shopping at home, we'll also show you how to use Apple Pay for convenient online payments. Let's learn how to use Apple Pay on your iPhone!

https://www.iphonelife.com/content/tired-worrying-about-germs-when-shopping-learn-how-to-use-apple-pay-iphone-apps-store-and

APPLE WATCH USERS CAN EASILY TRACK MEDICATION & GET DOSE REMINDERS - HERE'S HOW

Apple Watch Users can Easily Track Medication & Get Dose Reminders - Slashgear

Here’s Everything Coming in iOS 18.2 Next Week - iDrop News

How to Change Default Card for Apple Pay on Your Apple Watch - iPhone Life Tip of the Day

Apple Mail can help you write emails now - here’s how - Zdnet

Your Essential Guide to Apple Air Tags - CNet

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APPLE WATCH USERS CAN EASILY TRACK MEDICATION & GET DOSE REMINDERS - HERE'S HOW

The Apple Watch is, understandably, a bit more limited in its capabilities than those larger devices, though some handy tips and tricks can help you get the most out of the device. While owners are apt to make frequent use of the device's calling, texting, and internet functionality, some even utilize the watch as an actual timepiece. When paired with an iPhone or iPad, the Apple Watch can become an integral part of your tech array.

https://www.slashgear.com/1728119/apple-watch-how-track-medication-get-dose-reminders/

Here’s Everything Coming in iOS 18.2 Next Week

The timing lines up with everything we’ve heard about iOS 18.2 over the past few weeks. During its Glowtime event in September, Apple promised that support for more English dialects would be coming to Apple Intelligence in December, and as far back as the summer, Apple CEO Tim Cook promised ChatGPT integration would arrive by the end of 2024.

Both of these things appeared in the very first iOS 18.2 beta in October, around the same time Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple was planning to release iOS 18.2 in the first week of December. He later adjusted that to the week of December 9, although early December was always an obvious timeframe as Apple prefers not to issue major software releases too close to the holidays.

Since release candidates typically precede final releases by a week, it’s a safe bet that iOS 18.2 is coming next week. If Apple follows its usual schedule, that could mean next Thursday, December 12, but Apple could surprise us by pushing it out a bit earlier.

https://www.idropnews.com/news/heres-everything-coming-in-ios-182-next-week/231351/

How to Change Default Card for Apple Pay on Your Apple Watch

Have you ever used Apple Pay on your Apple Watch, only to realize that the wrong card was charged? Here's how to set the correct default card in Apple Wallet, so that never happens again!

https://click.iphonelife.com/ga/webviews/4-2988187-5-12908-16381-172773-5l1b5cfc7b

Apple Mail can help you write emails now - here's how

When writing emails, there may be times when you need to get serious about making them as strong as possible. You might be communicating with someone important or need to get your point across in a way that's professional, friendly, or concise.

If you regularly have trouble composing the perfect email or reply, Apple Intelligence -- the company's suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools -- integrates with Apple Mail to simplify and improve the task. 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-mail-can-help-you-write-emails-now-heres-how/

Your Essential Guide to Apple AirTags

AirTags have a place of prominence in my household. Apple's Find My service is a great way to determine my family's locations based on the devices they carry, such as an iPhone or Apple Watch. I can also use it to find my own devices, like the iPad I often forget in a different room in my house.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/your-essential-guide-to-apple-airtags/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_11965567

Easily Answer Calls on Apple Watch with Double Tap (watchOS 11)

How to Use an External Storage Device with an iPhone or iPad - Lifehacker

5 Apple Products you Shouldn’t buy right now - ZDNet

How to transfer data from Android to an iPhone: 2 quick and simple ways - ZDNet

Easily Answer Calls on Apple Watch with Double Tap (watch OS11)

How to Copy & Paste on a Mac - MSN

How to Use an External Storage Device With an iPhone or iPad

Over time, Apple has gradually made it easier to use external storage with an iPhone or iPad, giving you more options when it comes to transferring files to and from your Apple device. As of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, you can format external drives too, reducing your reliance on a computer even further.

Most storage options that work with your computer will work with your iDevice as well, including USB hubs and memory cards. As per Apple's guidelines, storage devices must have a single partition and be formatted as APFS, APFS (encrypted), macOS Extended (HFS+), exFAT (FAT64), FAT32, or FAT.

https://lifehacker.com/tech/how-to-use-external-storage-with-an-iphone-or-ipad

5 Apple products you shouldn't buy right now (including this popular iPhone model)

Thanksgiving is a memory, Black Friday is a blur, and soon all that will be left of Cyber Monday will be reams of digital receipts and a pile of gifts to wrap. 2024 is racing to a close, and with only the final hurdles of the holidays and New Year's Eve -- that special time when we get to find out whether the numerals for the upcoming year can be transformed into effective novelty glasses -- before this year is at an end. But before all that, let's have a little review of Apple's year.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/5-apple-products-you-shouldnt-buy-right-now-including-this-popular-iphone-model/

How to transfer data from Android to an iPhone: 2 quick and simple ways

Whether you just switched from Android to iPhone, or you're planning on doing so, the big question to ask is how you transfer data from one device to another. Going from an Android phone to another is one thing. Going from Android to iPhone is a whole different beast.

https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-transfer-data-from-android-to-an-iphone/

Easily Answer Calls on Apple Watch with Double Tap (watchOS 11)

Apple Watch Double Tap is similar to the AssistiveTouch accessibility feature designed to let you control your watch with just one hand. This nifty setting is an awesome shortcut for anyone, as it allows you to quickly answer and hang up calls on your Apple Watch without having to touch your display. Sounds convenient? We'll show you how to enable the Double Tap Gesture and answer calls on your Apple Watch using these simple gestures!

https://click.iphonelife.com/ga/webviews/4-2988187-5-12874-16337-172012-fs8ef8d0da

How to Copy and Paste on a Mac

Quick Links

• Copy and Paste on a Mac Using Keyboard Shortcuts

• Copy and Paste on a Mac Using Menu Items

• How to Paste Without Formatting on a Mac

• Copy and Paste on a Mac With a Clipboard Manager

• How to Copy and Paste Between Your Apple Devices

• How to Cut and Paste on a Mac

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-to-copy-and-paste-on-a-mac/ar-BB1iC1cO?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=19d59863a8b44b93bac1d0f625443913&ei=72