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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.
iOS 14.4: How Bluetooth devices are classified
More control: Apple has integrated new features in iOS 14.4. From now on, users can classify Bluetooth devices - here's how.
Read moreDetailsiOS 14 Location Services: The approximate location
There is a feature in iOS 14 that has been forgotten. It is called "Precise Location" and is under Location Services...
Read moreDetailsiPhone 12: How to take selfies in night mode
Apple has given the iPhone 12 a whole host of useful features, including night mode for selfies.
Read moreDetailsHomePod: How to start ambient sounds
Apple has added a feature to the HomePod in iOS 13.2.1 that allows the playback of so-called ambient sounds.
Read moreDetailsiPhone 12 Pro: Measure height with LiDAR scanner
The iPhone 12 series has undergone an extensive redesign. But the LiDAR scanner on the Pro versions is particularly impressive.
Read moreDetailsSiri: The difference between HomePod mini & HomePod
The brand new HomePod mini appears in a new spherical design and, like the classic version, is available in black and white...
Read moreDetailsiOS 14 & watchOS 7: How to solve GPS problems & more
iOS 14 & watchOS 7: There should be a solution for missing GPS and other health data or problems with battery life...
Read moreDetailsiOS 14 AirPods: Prevent automatic switching
iOS 14: This also includes the automatic switching of the AirPods between iPhone, iPad and Mac - prevent automatic switching of the AirPods.
Read moreDetailsiOS 14: How to hide home screen pages
iOS 14 brings numerous useful features that also benefit users with large app libraries. Hide pages!
Read moreDetailswatchOS 7: Hide tiles in the Control Center
Apple Watch: The watchOS 7 update was recently released for all users. The update contains some useful features.
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