by Garret Cleversley | Oct 29, 2022 | Apple Pros, Apple Watch, APros Archive, ASMC, ASMC Archive, customization, Mac, Restricted Content, Tip, watchOS
Every so often, we encounter someone struggling to find and launch an app on their Apple Watch because they have trouble seeing and interacting with the icon-centric grid view layout. If you’re in that camp, there’s a better way. In the iPhone’s Watch app, tap My...
by Garret Cleversley | Oct 15, 2022 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, Article, ASMC, ASMC Archive, customization, Focus, How-To, iOS 16, iPhone, Lock screen, Mac, Restricted Content
iOS 16 has been out for a bit now, and it’s likely safe to upgrade as long as you don’t rely on obsolete apps that might not be compatible. When you take the plunge, the first new feature to check out is the capability to create, customize, and switch among multiple...
by Garret Cleversley | Oct 12, 2022 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, ASMC, ASMC Archive, battery, customization, iOS 16, iPhone, Mac, Restricted Content, Tip
Back in 2017, when Apple added the notch to the iPhone X for Face ID, the resulting loss of usable screen real estate caused the company to remove the battery percentage indicator from the status area. Since then, you’ve only been able to estimate how much battery...
by Garret Cleversley | Oct 11, 2022 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, ASMC, ASMC Archive, customization, iOS 16, iPhone, keyboard, Mac, Restricted Content, Tip
The iPhone has long been able to play clicking sounds when you tap the keys on the virtual keyboard, but that feedback, while sometimes welcome, can become annoying when you’re trying to be quiet. A new feature in iOS 16 provides haptic feedback—tiny taps you can feel...
by Garret Cleversley | Apr 8, 2022 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, ASMC, ASMC Archive, cellular, customization, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Restricted Content, Tip, Wi-Fi
Do you need to be careful about how much data you use with your iPhone or iPad, either via cellular or Wi-Fi? That could be true for those with Internet data caps, people using an international plan while traveling, and anyone in an area with slow data speeds. To...
by Garret Cleversley | Mar 7, 2022 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, Article, ASMC, ASMC Archive, Camera app, customization, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Restricted Content, Solution
The beauty of the iPhone camera is that it combines the ease of use of a point-and-shoot camera with the image quality of a DSLR. To take a picture, you simply open the Camera app, frame your shot, and tap the shutter button. Simple, but what’s happening behind the...