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Apple Tips & Tricks
Every new version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS adds features – and hides many of them so well that even long-time Apple users miss them. On top of that come everyday problems: backups failing, AirDrop refusing to work, Wi-Fi passwords disappearing.
This is where step-by-step guides for exactly those moments live: from setting up a new iPhone to transferring data to uncovering hidden features in iOS and macOS. Every guide is verified against the current version – so the steps are correct when you actually need them.
Topics range from basics for newcomers to specialized features for power users: setting up iCloud properly, pairing an Apple Watch with an iPhone, using Focus modes effectively, resetting old devices for resale. When problems come up, the solution isn't just shown – it's also explained why something goes wrong, so the same issue can be solved independently next time.
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macOS Sequoia: How to install the developer beta and test Apple's latest features. Experience iPhone mirroring and more in advance.
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Read moreDetailsInstalling iOS 18 Beta: How to do it without any problems
How to install the iOS 18 beta: Step-by-step instructions to experience the latest features and improvements in iOS 18.
Read moreDetailsiOS 18: Use and customize your Photos app more efficiently
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Read moreDetailsiOS 18: Hide app labels on the home screen
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Read moreDetailstvOS 18: These Apple TV devices are compatible
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Read moreDetailsWhich Macs support macOS 15?
Which Macs are compatible with macOS 15? Find out if your device supports Apple's latest update.
Read moreDetailswatchOS 11: Compatible devices and new features
watchOS 11 brings new features and improvements to health and fitness. Find out if your Apple Watch is compatible.
Read moreDetailsiPadOS 18 Compatibility: Is your iPad ready for the update?
Which iPads are compatible with iPadOS 18? Find out more about the new features and performance improvements. Click here to find out more!
Read moreDetailsiOS 18: These iPhone models are compatible
Which iPhone models will receive iOS 18? Discover the new features and find out if your iPhone will get the update.
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