# I am the Watcher. I am your guide through this vast new twtiverse.
# 
# Usage:
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/users              View list of users and latest twt date.
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/twt                View all twts.
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/mentions?uri=:uri  View all mentions for uri.
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/conv/:hash         View all twts for a conversation subject.
# 
# Options:
#     uri     Filter to show a specific users twts.
#     offset  Start index for quey.
#     limit   Count of items to return (going back in time).
# 
# twt range = 1 1238
# self = https://watcher.sour.is?uri=https://feeds.twtxt.net/os-x-daily/twtxt.txt&offset=1238
# prev = https://watcher.sour.is?uri=https://feeds.twtxt.net/os-x-daily/twtxt.txt&offset=1138
iOS 18.4 Update with Ambient Music, New Emoji, Priority Notifications, Mail Categorization for iPad, Released
Apple has released iOS 18.4 for iPhone, along with iPadOS 18.4 for iPad. These updates include a few new features, as well as bug fixes and security enhancements. iOS 18.4 for iPhone includes new emoji icons, an ambient music generator, a Priority Notifications feature for Apple Intelligence, and various bug fixes and security patches. iPadOS ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/3 ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Update Released with Mail Categorization, New Emoji
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 has been released for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes some new features and refinements, as well as resolutions to various bugs and security patches. For new features, MacOS Sequoia 15.4 gains the Mail Categorization feature that automatically sorts your email inbox for you that has been ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/31/macos-sequoia-15-4-update-downloa ... ⌘ Read more
Spring Amazon Deals: AirPods 4 from $99, iPad mini 7 for $399, $50 Off M3 iPad Air, EarBuds from $16, & More
Amazon is having some fantastic spring sales and deals, offering many Apple products at great discounts from retail prices. Check out the deals below to find discounted prices on new Apple gear including AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, wired Earbuds, Apple Watch Series 10, iPad mini 7, M3 iPad Air, M4 MacBook Pro, AirTags, and ... [ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/31/spring-amazon-deals-airpods-4-from-99-ipad-mini-7-for-399-50-off-m3-ipad-air-earbuds-from-16-more/)
iOS 18.4 Update with Ambient Music, New Emoji, Priority Notifications, Mail Categorization for iPad, Released
Apple has released iOS 18.4 for iPhone, along with iPadOS 18.4 for iPad. These updates include a few new features, as well as bug fixes and security enhancements. iOS 18.4 for iPhone includes new emoji icons, an ambient music generator, a Priority Notifications feature for Apple Intelligence, and various bug fixes and security patches. iPadOS ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/3 ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Update Released with Mail Categorization, New Emoji
MacOS Sequoia 15.4 has been released for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes some new features and refinements, as well as resolutions to various bugs and security patches. For new features, MacOS Sequoia 15.4 gains the Mail Categorization feature that automatically sorts your email inbox for you that has been ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/31/macos-sequoia-15-4-update-downloa ... ⌘ Read more
Second Release Candidate of iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 Available for Testing
Apple has issued a second release candidate (RC) build of iOS 18.4 and ipadOS 18.4, a day after releasing a 2nd RC build of MacOS Seqouia 15.4. Earlier in the week Apple introduced the first RC builds of these system software versions. iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 gain some new features and improvements to Apple ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/28/second-release-candidate-of-ios- ... ⌘ Read more
Second Release Candidate of MacOS Sequoia 15.4 Available for Testing
Apple has provided a second Release Candidate build of MacOS Sequoia 15.4 for users enrolled in the beta testing program, arriving just a few days after the first release candidate build of Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, and iPad 18.4 were issued. Release Candidates typically match the final version of software that is released to the ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/27/second-release-candidate ... ⌘ Read more
Easily Create MacOS Virtual Machines with VirtualBuddy
VirtualBuddy offers a simple way to quickly virtualize MacOS (and Linux) on any Apple Silicon Mac, offering an easy method for developers, enthusiasts, and the curious to run multiple instances of MacOS on their Mac. And VirtualBuddy is speedy with great performance, plus it’s free and open source, so you can easily explore the world ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/26/easily-create-macos-virtual-machines-with-virt ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: Apple Watch 10 for $299, AirPods 4 for $99, M2 MacBook Air for $799, iPad mini 7 for $399**
Amazon is back at it with some great spring deals, ranging from big discounts on M2 MacBook Air, iPad mini 7, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 10, AirTags, and more. If you’re shopping for some Apple gear, check out these great deals. Apple Watch Series 10 – $299 (down from $399) Apple ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/26/deals-a ... ⌘ Read more
Easily Create MacOS Virtual Machines with VirtualBuddy
VirtualBuddy offers a simple way to quickly virtualize MacOS (and Linux) on any Apple Silicon Mac, offering an easy method for developers, enthusiasts, and the curious to run multiple instances of MacOS on their Mac. And VirtualBuddy is speedy with great performance, plus it’s free and open source, so you can easily explore the world ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/26/easily-create-macos-virtual-machines-with-virt ... ⌘ Read more
WWDC 2025 Starts January 9, iOS 19 & MacOS 16 Expected to Debut
Apple has announced that their annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) will be held online from June 9 to June 13, 2025. There’s also set to be a special event in Cupertino California at the Apple Park campus on June 9. Typically these special events are when Apple debuts upcoming operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Mac, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/25/wwdc-2025-starts-january-9-ios-19- ... ⌘ Read more
Release Candidate of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Testing
Apple has issued the Release Candidate builds of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4. Release Candidate (RC) builds are typically the last version of a beta cycle before the software gets issued to the general public, indicating that final versions of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4 are coming soon, possibly ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/ ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: Apple Watch 10 for $299, AirPods 4 for $100, AirPods Pro 2 for $170**
Amazon is back with some more great deals on Apple gear, this time taking $100 off the price of Apple Watch Series 10, $30 off AirPods 4, and knocking $80 off the price of AirPods Pro 2. Why pay full price when you don’t have to? Check out the deals and enjoy. Apple Watch Series ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/24/deals-apple-watch-10-for-299-airpods-4-for-100-airpods-pro-2-for-170 ... ⌘ Read more
Fixing Safari for Mac Error “This webpage was reloaded because a problem occurred”**
Safari is a fantastic web browser on the Mac, but that doesn’t mean it’s always trouble-free. One issue that Safari users may see on the Mac from time to time will cause a webpage to refresh and then throw an error message that says “this webpage was reloaded because a problem occurred”. You might also ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/19/fixing-safar ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: M3 MacBook Air 13″ 24GB / 512GB for $1099**
Sure Apple just spec-bumped the MacBook Air to have an M4 chip, but if you don’t mind having the M3 chip instead, you can get a whopping 27% off the original retail price of an upgraded model with 24GB RAM and a 512GB SSD. This is still a fantastic Mac and has the M3 chip ... Read MoreRead more
How to Show QR Code for Wi-Fi on iPhone, Mac, iPad
One very easy and convenient way to share access to a wi-fi router is by generating a QR code for joining that wi-fi router, which can be useful for house guests, offices, waiting rooms, rentals, restaurants, shops, and just about anywhere else with wi-fi that people might want to join. It can also make it ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: EarPods Wired Headphones for $16, M3 iPad Air for $549, & More
While AirPods are wildly popular and completely wireless, there’s a growing movement of people who like to use more traditional wired headphones instead of wireless, whether it’s with their iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Many people even prefer the wired headphones over wireless for various reasons. Apple still produces the classic white wired Apple EarPods headphones ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 ... ⌘ Read more
Get Googly Eyes in Your Mac Menu Bar to Follow Your Cursor Around
Ultra longtime Mac users may recall a fun Classic Mac OS application that placed a set of googly eyes into the Mac menu bar, and those eyes would follow your cursor around as you used the Mac. While the old Classic Mac OS days are long gone (sigh), you can still have a bit of ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: iPad mini 7 for $399, Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, Apple Studio Display for $1299**
Amazon is back at it again with some more great discounts on select Apple gear. This time they’re knocking $100 off the price of iPad mini 7, $300 off the Apple Studio Display, $70 off Apple Watch Series 10, and $30 off a pack of AirTags 4-pack. Check out the deals and grab what interests ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/17/deals-ipad-mini-7-for-39 ... ⌘ Read more
Beta 4 of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Testing
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, and iPadOS 18.4, all of which are set to be fairly minor software updates but do include a handful of new features, and will also include the usual round of bug fixes and security enhancements. New features currently being tested in these ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/17/beta-4-of-ios-18-4-ipados-18-4 ... ⌘ Read more
How to Disable Type to Siri on MacOS Sequoia
The latest versions of MacOS make it easier than ever to use Type to Siri, but many Mac users are finding themselves accidentally triggering the ‘Type to Siri’ feature on their Mac running the latest MacOS Sequoia releases. This can be frustrating, and if you don’t use Siri or Type To Siri you might not ... Read MoreRead more
How Long Does Updating MacOS Take? Why Is MacOS Update Taking So Long?**
One of the questions many Mac users have when they see newly available system software updates for MacOS is “how long will updating MacOS take?” followed by “why is MacOS update taking forever?” These are both perfectly reasonable questions, and it’s important to remember the answers can vary. But, with modern MacOS, you can also ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: AirTags 4-pack for $65, Apple Watch 10 for $299, AirPods 4 for $99**
Amazon is back with some more great deals on Apple products, beginning with a big discount on AirTags, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and Apple Pencil Pro. Let’s check them out. AirTags are very useful personal trackers that have myriad uses from keeping an eye on your dog, cat, luggage, backpack, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/12/deals-airtags-4-pack-for-65-apple ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.3.2 Update Released with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.3.2 for iPhone and ipadOS 18.3.2 for iPad. The updates are focused on security patches and bug fixes, and do not include any new features. Separately, there are updates available for Mac as MacOS Sequoia 15.3.2, Safari 18.3.1 for Ventura and Sonoma, tvOS 18.3.1 for Apple TV, and visionOS 3.2.3 for ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sequoia 15.3.2 Update Released with Fixes for Bugs & Security Issues
MacOS Sequoia 15.3.2 has been released by Apple for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The update includes important bug fixes and security patches, and Apple recommends installing the update on all eligible devices. If your Mac is running macOS Ventura or macOS Sonoma, you will find an update to Safari 18.3.1 available instead ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03 ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: AirPods 4 for $99, AirPods Pro 2 for $169, Apple Watch 10 for $299**
More great Apple deals are on tap from Amazon today, including big discounts on AirPods and Apple Watch Series 10. Let’s take a look! AirPods 4 are on sale for just $99, cutting 22% off the $129 retail price. These are wildly popular headphones for a reason, and not just because of the iconic stylish ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/10/deals-airpods-4-for-99-airpods-pro-2-for-169-app ... ⌘ Read more
3rd Beta of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
Apple has released the third beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, and iPadOS 18.4, for users who are participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These beta builds are working on a variety of new features and capabilities, including refinements to Apple Intelligence, the controversial and frustrating sorted Mail Categories ... [Read More](https://osxdai ... ⌘ Read more
Emoji Picker Shortcut Not Working in MacOS Sequoia? Let’s Fix It
Some MacOS Sequoia users have discovered the familiar handy Emoji keyboard shortcut to access the Emoji & Symbols panel is no longer working as expected. This can be immensely frustrating, especially if you rely on it for quick access to emojis in messages, emails, documents, and in general. While it might seem like a minor ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/07/emoji-picker-shortcut-not-workin ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $299, M2 MacBook Air for $699, AirPods Pro 2 for $170**
Amazon is offering some all-time-low prices on some fantastic Apple products right now, including the latest Apple Watch Series 10 for just $299 (down from $399 retail), AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid functionality for just $169.99 (down from $249), and the M2 MacBook Air 13″ 16GB / 256GB model for just $699. What’s not ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/07/de ... ⌘ Read more
How to Upload Documents to ChatGPT
ChatGPT allows you to upload documents, which you can then describe, analyze, summarize, explain, or even get assistance with that particular document. ChatGPT works with just about any document type that you might be working with or come across in the world of tech and computers, including .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, .rtf, .xls, .xlsx, .csv, ... Read MoreRead more
M4 MacBook Air with Dual Display Support, & Spec-bumped Mac Studio Released by Apple
Apple has released updated MacBook Air and Mac Studio models with spec bumps, and a new color option for the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air gains the M4 chip and is now available in a new light blue color option that Apple calls ‘sky blue’. Meanwhile, the Mac Studio gains the M4 Max and M3 ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/05/m4-macbook-air-with-dual-displa ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: Apple Studio Display for $1299, Apple Watch Series 10 for $329**
Amazon is back with some great deals again, this time offering the fantastic 27″ Apple Studio Display for just $1299, and the Apple Watch Series 10 for just $329. Why pay full price when you don’t have to? Apple Studio Display 27″ for $1299 (down from $1599) The Apple Studio Display is a gorgeous Retina ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/05/deals-apple-studio-display-for-1299-apple-watch-ser ... ⌘ Read more
M4 MacBook Air with Dual Display Support, & Spec-bumped Mac Studio Released by Apple
Apple has released updated MacBook Air and Mac Studio models with spec bumps, and a new color option for the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air gains the M4 chip and is now available in a new light blue color option that Apple calls ‘sky blue’. Meanwhile, the Mac Studio gains the M4 Max and M3 ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/05/m4-macbook-air-with-dual-displa ... ⌘ Read more
Updated iPad Air with M3 Chip Released by Apple
Apple has given the iPad Air lineup a spec-bump update to include M3 chips, but otherwise the new iPad Air remains pretty much the same as the previous M2 model. The updated iPad Air with M3 chip features the same 12 megapixel front and rear camera with Center Stage on the front camera, Touch ID ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 2 of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4 are available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for the Apple operating system suite. The latest beta builds continue to refine Apple Intelligence features, add a new Ambient music feature from Control Center, and for iPadOS and MacOS include the ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/03/beta-2-of- ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: iPad mini 7 for $399**
Amazon has returned with more great deals on Apple products, including taking $100 off the all-new iPad mini 7, taking 18% off the Apple Watch Series 10, and getting an AirTags 4-pack for just $70. Check out the deals! iPad mini 7 – $399 (down from $499) iPad mini 7 features the A17 processor with ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 2 of iOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 18.4, Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4 are available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for the Apple operating system suite. The latest beta builds continue to refine Apple Intelligence features, add a new Ambient music feature from Control Center, and for iPadOS and MacOS include the ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/03/03/beta-2-of- ... ⌘ Read more
PSA: Don’t Forget to Reboot Your Mac to Free Memory from kernel_task
This is a helpful reminder for Mac users that it’s important to periodically restart your Mac to maintain optimal system performance. Rebooting your Mac from time to time offers several benefits that help system performance and stability. Over time, it is not unusual for certain backgrounds processes, applications, and system tasks to accumulate and start ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: AirTags 4-pack for $65**
AirTags are powerful and handy personal trackers for being able to track and locate your possessions with the Find My network, whether you’re keeping an eye on your luggage, purse, briefcase, car, bike, scooter, a dog, cat, horse, cow (hey why not?), package, or just about anything else you can imagine would be useful to ... Read MoreRead more
Quickly Edit & Cut Video Lossless on Mac with LosslessCut
Whether you’re a regular video and audio editor or just have occasional needs to do so, you might appreciate using the handy free LosslessCut app, the “swiss army knife of lossless video/audio editing”, which allows for lossless editing and cutting of video and audio files. LosslessCut lets you quickly extract, remove, add, and combine audio ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/27/quickly-edit-cut-video-lossle ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: iPad 10th Gen for $279, AirTags 4-pack for $68**
Amazon is offering the 10th generation iPad at a 20% discount, taking the price down to $279 from the $349 retail price from Apple. The iPad 10th gen model features a modern design, 10.9″ Retina LCD display, A14 chip, Touch ID on the power button, 64GB base storage, 12MP front and back cameras, all day ... Read MoreRead more
Quickly Edit & Cut Video Lossless on Mac with LosslessCut
Whether you’re a regular video and audio editor or just have occasional needs to do so, you might appreciate using the handy free LosslessCut app, the “swiss army knife of lossless video/audio editing”, which allows for lossless editing and cutting of video and audio files. LosslessCut lets you quickly extract, remove, add, and combine audio ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/27/quickly-edit-cut-video-lossle ... ⌘ Read more
Fun: Name Your Own Gulf Map for Gulf of America / Mexico
WARNING: My name is Jamie, and I have a sense of humor. This post is for fun and the aforementioned humor. Before proceeding any further, let’s understand what “humor” means so that any potential outrage addicts don’t have a meltdown. Here’s what the Apple Dictionary app defines Humor as; “the quality of being amusing” Now, ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, and M2 MacBook Air for $799**
Amazon is offering a great deal on the latest model Apple Watch Series 10, the M2 MacBook Air, and AirTags 4-pack, don’t miss these if you’re in the market for some new Apple gear. Apple Watch Series 10 – $329 (down from $399) Apple Watch Series 10 is discounted 18% on Amazon, available in a ... Read MoreRead more
How to Share an AirTag with Someone Else
Sharing an AirTag with someone makes it super easy for multiple people to track a single item through the Find My app and network. For example, maybe you want track some baggage as it is traveling around the country or world and share that AirTag equipped luggage with a friend or colleague, or maybe you ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: AirPods Pro 2 with Hearing Aid Feature for $199**
Amazon is offering $50 off the AirPods Pro 2 with clinical grade hearing aid features, as well as some great deals on Apple Watch Series 10, AirTags 4-pack, the M2 MacBook Air, and M2 iPad Air in 13″ and 11″ sizes. Check out the deals below, and enjoy the savings from Amazon! AirPods Pro 2 ... Read MoreRead more
How to Turn Off AMBER Alerts on Apple Watch & iPhone
AMBER alerts are well intentioned and aim to help locate missing children, but can also be incredibly disruptive and jarring, thus many iPhone and Apple Watch users might want to disable AMBER alerts on their devices. By turning off AMBER alerts, you will avoid the sudden screeching loud alarm sound that is disruptive to whatever ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/24/how-to-turn-off-amber-alerts-on-apple-watch-iphone/ ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 for $329, $100 Off iPad Air, M2 MacBook Air for $799, $70 AirTags 4-pack
Amazon continues to offers fantastic deals on various Apple products, and right now you can get 18% off the Apple Watch Series 10, $100 off M2 iPad Air models, the M2 MacBook Air for just $799 (down $200 from $999), or a 4-pack of AirTag trackers for just $70. What’s not to like about that? ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/21/deal ... ⌘ Read more
Beta 1 of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, MacOS Sequoia 15.4, Available for Beta Testers
Apple has released the first beta version of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and MacOS Sequoia 15.4, for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The new beta updates look to add some additional features to Apple Intelligence for all eligible devices, add the polarizing Mail Categories feature from iPhone to iPad, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/2 ... ⌘ Read more
iPhone Camera App Deleted or Icon Missing? Here’s the Fix
Occasionally, some iPhone users have gone to use their Camera app and discovered the Camera app icon is missing from their iPhone Home Screen. Uh oh! Does this mean your Camera app was deleted? What do you do now? Don’t distress, fixing a missing Camera app on iPhone is usually pretty easy. The Camera app ... Read MoreRead more
iPhone 16e Released by Apple
Apple has released a new entry level model iPhone, dubbed iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16e replaces the iPhone SE in the lineup, and introduces a modernized design along with some nice updated features for a low-end model, along with a higher price tag. iPhone 16e includes a 6.1″ OLED display with PWM (replacing the 4.7″ ... Read MoreRead more
How to Disable Apple Intelligence on iPhone, Mac, iPad
Apple Intelligence is an intriguing and powerful set of AI features available on the latest models of Mac, iPhone, and iPad with modern versions of system software. These AI features are tied to ChatGPT and range from useful writing and summarization tools, to business plan creation, to writing emails on your behalf, image generation with ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/18/how-to-disable-apple-intelligence-on-iphone ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: M2 iPad Air 11″ for $499, iPad Air 13″ for $799, Apple Watch Series 10 for $329**
Amazon is at it again with even more great deals on some popular Apple products, including the iPad Air in both 13″ and 11″ display sizes, great deals on Apple Watch Series 10, and an ongoing great deal on the 4-pack of AirTags. Why pay full price when you don’t have to? Check out the ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/18/deals-m2-ipad-air-11-for-49 ... ⌘ Read more
How to Disable Apple Intelligence on iPhone, Mac, iPad
Apple Intelligence is an intriguing and powerful set of AI features available on the latest models of Mac, iPhone, and iPad with modern versions of system software. These AI features are tied to ChatGPT and range from useful writing and summarization tools, to business plan creation, to writing emails on your behalf, image generation with ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/18/how-to-disable-apple-intelligence-on-iphone ... ⌘ Read more
Install & Manage Homebrew Cask Apps on Mac Easily with Applite
Applite is a powerful free and open source MacOS application for streamlining the installation, updating, and management of third party apps using the Homebrew cask feature, without ever having to use the Terminal. Presented in an easy to use simple graphical interface, Applite is sort of like a third-party App Store that makes using Homebrew ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/17/install-manage-hom ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: MacBook Air for $799, iPad mini 7 for $399, Apple Watch 10 for $329, & More
Amazon continues to offer amazing deals on great Apple products, taking big discounts from the Apple retail prices of everything from the latest iPad mini 7, big discounts on the MacBook Air M2 and M3 models, AirPods, AirTags, Apple Watch Series 10, and more. If you’re in the market for some new Apple gear, don’t ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/15/deals-macbook-a ... ⌘ Read more
How to Add a Shared AirTag to Find My on iPhone, iPad, Mac
The popular AirTags trackers can be shared with others, and if someone has shared an AirTag with you then you’ll likely want to accept the invitation to track that object, belonging, pets, luggage, package, or whatever else is being tracked. While you will receive a notification about a shared AirTag, you might have dismissed it ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/14/how-to-add-a-shared-airtag-to-find-my-on-ipho ... ⌘ Read more
How to Improve Photos Layout on iPhone with iOS 18
The Photos app on iPhone received a significant layout redesign in iOS 18 that has left many iPhone users annoyed or frustrated as the new Photos design is not necessarily intuitive or easy to use for everyone. Things have been moved around, albums or features they were using might be missing or harder to access, ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: AirPods for $99 (22% Off!) & AirPods Pro 2 for $169 (32% Off)
Amazon is offering the latest model AirPods 4 for just $99, taking 22% off the $129 retail price. Whether you want to treat yourself, or you’re looking for a gift for a loved one, friend, or colleague, AirPods might just fit the bill. AirPods 4 are the most popular wireless headphones and for good reason, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/13/deals-airpods-for-99-22-off-airpods-pro-2-for-169-32-o ... ⌘ Read more
Recover 7GB of iPhone, iPad, & Mac Storage by Disabling Apple Intelligence
Don’t use Apple Intelligence? Don’t care to have Apple Intelligence write your emails for you or instantly create a business plan or any of the handy writing and summary tools? Whether you’re on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, if you recently updated to the latest versions of system software, then you’ll find that Apple Intelligence ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/12/recover-7gb-o ... ⌘ Read more
PSA: Latest Software Updates Enable Apple Intelligence on Some Mac, iPhone, iPad
Many Mac, iPhone, and iPad users are discovering that installing the latest available system software updates of MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1, iOS 18.3.1, and iPadOS 18.3.1 will automatically enable Apple Intelligence, even if the feature has been disabled before. While this doesn’t happen to everyone, some Mac, iPhone, and iPad users are seeing an Apple Intelligence ... [Read More](htt ... ⌘ [Read more](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/11/psa-latest-software-updates-enable-apple-intelligence-on-some-mac-iphone-ipad/)
Deals: M2 MacBook Air for $799**
Amazon is back with some more great deals on Apple products, with one of the best deals being the M2 MacBook Air 13″ model for just $799 in the 16GB / 256GB configuration, taking $200 off the retail price. And if the M2 MacBook Air isn’t what you’re looking for, the M3 models remain at ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 Update with Bug Fixes Released
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The new software update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, making it recommended for all users. Separately, Apple has released iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.3.1 for iPad, watchOS 11.3.1 for Apple Watch, and updates to other Apple devices as ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/macos-sequoia-15-3-1-update-with-b ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: iPad mini 7 for $399, Apple Watch 10 for $329, $99 AirPods, AirTags 4-pack for $70, & More
Amazon is back with some great Apple deals this week, including the newest iPad mini 7 for $100 off, Apple Watch Series 10 for 18% off, AirPods starting at $99, a pack of AirTags for $70, $200 off MacBook Air models, and more. iPad mini 7 – $399 (down from $499) iPad mini 7 is ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/deals-ipad-mini-7-for-39 ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 Update with Bug Fixes Released
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The new software update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, making it recommended for all users. Separately, Apple has released iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.3.1 for iPad, watchOS 11.3.1 for Apple Watch, and updates to other Apple devices as ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/macos-sequoia-15-3-1-update-with-b ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.7.4 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.4 with Security Updates Released
macOS Sonoma 14.7.4 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.4 are available as small software updates for Mac users running the Sonoma and Ventura operating systems. The updates focus on security enhancements, making them recommended for all Mac users running those operating systems, and they appear to include same security updates available in the just released MacOS Sequoia ... [Read More](https://osx ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 Update with Bug Fixes Released
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The new software update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, making it recommended for all users. Separately, Apple has released iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.3.1 for iPad, watchOS 11.3.1 for Apple Watch, and updates to other Apple devices as ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/macos-sequoia-15-3-1-update-with-b ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.3.1 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Patches
iOS 18.3.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.3.1 for iPad are now available for all eligible users and devices. The new iOS/iPadOS software updates are relatively small and focus on security enhancements and bug fixes, making the update recommended to all users. Additionally, MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1 is available as as software update for Mac, along with ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/10/ios-18-3-1-update-relea ... ⌘ Read more
Enjoy a Tropical Floral Miami Wallpaper from Apple
Apple is opening a new retail store in Miami, which might interest you if you live in Florida, and to celebrate the occasion they have released a nice tropical floral wallpaper for iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Of course you don’t have to live in Florida or Miami to appreciate the wallpapers, so grab the appropriate ... Read MoreRead more
Apple Deals of the Week: $99 AirPods, $200 Off MacBook Air, 18% Off Apple Watch 10, & More
Amazon consistently offers some of the best deals on Apple products, and this week is no exception. Check out some fantastic deals on the all new AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch Series 10, MacBook Air in 13″ and 15″ screen sizes, and a 4-pack of AirTags. AirPods 4 – $99 (down from $129) ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/02/07/apple-deals-of-the-w ... ⌘ Read more
Using AirTags for Dogs: Track Your Pet for Added Peace of Mind
Using AirTags to keep track of a dog can offer some additional peace of mind, especially if you’re worried about your fuzzy companion wandering off. Whether your dog has a penchant to escape out of your yard, has a tendency to bolt, or simply likes to run off at any opportunity, AirTags can provide a ... Read MoreRead more
How to Cancel App Download on iPhone & iPad
Sometimes you might start downloading an app onto an iPhone or iPad but then decide you either don’t need the app, don’t want the app, or perhaps just don’t want to download the app right now, whether due to bandwidth or connectivity issues, or any other reason. If you need to cancel an app download ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: AirPods Pro 2 for $169, AirPods 4 for $99, & More
Amazon is back with more great deals on AirPods, offering AirPods Pro 2 at a 32% discount for just $169, AirPods 4 for 22% off at $99, Apple Watch Series 10 for 18% off at $329, and more. AirPods Pro 2 – $169 (down from $249) AirPods Pro 2 include Active Noice Cancellation, hearing aid ... Read MoreRead more
How to Find Screenshots in Photos App for iOS 18
Ongoing complaints about the Photos app redesign in iOS 18 persist, with users who are frustrated with how difficult it can be to locate certain images or photos that once were easy for them to find. For example, if you take a lot of screenshots on your iPhone you might want quick and easy access ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: AirPods 4 for $99 (22% Off), Apple Watch 10 for $329, AirTags 4-pack for $70**
Amazon is offering a really great deal on the latest generation AirPods 4 for 22% off, Apple Watch Series 10 for 18% off, and a pack of AirTags for 29% off… why pay more than you have to for the same Apple gear you want? Check out these deals while they’re available! AirPods 4 – ... Read MoreRead more
Touch Bar on Mac Showing “Touch ID to Sign In” or “Touch ID to Autofill” Requests in Safari? Here’s Why
MacBook Pro users with a Touch Bar equipped model may find themselves using Safari and have the Touch Bar constantly show a seemingly random “Touch ID to Autofill” or “Touch ID to Sign In” request, even if they’re using a website or a webpage with no forms, nothing to sign into, and nothing to autofill. ... ... ⌘ Read more
How to Restart, Force Restart, & Shut Down iPad Mini 7
The iPad mini 7 is a great little iPad and the first mini model to support Apple Intelligence. If you recently got an iPad mini 7, you might be wondering how you can restart the device, shut it down, and force restart the mini, all of which are common tasks for troubleshooting and even just ... Read MoreRead more
Deals of the Week: Apple Watch 10 for $329, iPad mini 7 for $399, MacBook Air Deals, & More
Amazon continues to offer some of the best prices on hot Apple products, taking substantial discounts off the standard retail price from Apple and most other retailers of goods. If you’re in the market for a brand new Apple Watch Series 10, iPad mini 7, MacBook Air, or AirTags, you won’t want to miss these ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/31/dea ... ⌘ Read more
How to Turn Off “Follow Up” Mail Suggestions on iPhone & iPad
The Mail app on iPhone and iPad has been around since the beginning of those devices, and many people have grown familiar with how the Mail app works and behaves. But recently, Apple has been making a lot of tweaks and adjustments to the Mail app, and some of these changes are not necessarily welcome ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/30/how-to-turn-off-follow-up-mail-suggestions-on-iphone- ... ⌘ Read more
How to Disable “Follow Up” Mail Suggestions on Mac
One of the polarizing Mail for Mac features is “Follow Up”, which are suggestions on emails that Apple Mail thinks you should follow up with. The idea behind “Follow Up” suggestions in Mail is pretty simple; if you haven’t received a reply or heard back from a particular person or email, the last sent message ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: Save 18% on Apple Watch 10, M2 MacBook Air for $799, iPad mini 7 at $399, & More
Amazon is offering some great discounts on many Apple products at the moment, from taking 18% off the Apple Watch Series 10, to $100 off the iPad mini 7, AirTags 4 pack for $70, big discounts on MacBook Air models including the M2 MacBook Air 16/256 for just $799, and more. Why pay full retail ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/29/deals-save-18-on-apple-wa ... ⌘ Read more
How to Disable “Follow Up” Mail Suggestions on Mac
One of the polarizing Mail for Mac features is “Follow Up”, which are suggestions on emails that Apple Mail thinks you should follow up with. The idea behind “Follow Up” suggestions in Mail is pretty simple; if you haven’t received a reply or heard back from a particular person or email, the last sent message ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sonoma 14.7.3 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.3 with Security Updates Available
Apple has issued macOS Sonoma 14.7.3 along with macOS Ventura 13.7.3 for Mac users who are continuing to run those operating systems. These are security focused updates that are concurrent with the freshly released MacOS Sequoia 15.3 update for those running Sequoia, and are not expected to include any features or notable changes. Safari 18.3 ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/ ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: iPad Mini 7 for $399 ($100 Off), $100 Off M2 iPad Air 13″ or 11″, AirTags 4-pack for $70**
Amazon is offering some nice deals on select Apple products at the moment, and we want to highlight a few that might interest you. With some great prices on iPad models of all variety of sizes, and a great discount on a pack of AirTags, don’t miss out! $100 Off iPad Air 13″ or 11″ ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/28/deals-ipad-mini-7 ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.3 Update Brings Genmoji & Bug Fixes
MacOS Sequoia 15.3 update is now available to all Mac users running Sequoia. The latest software update for Mac includes Genmoji support, which allows users with Apple Intelligence supported hardware to generate custom Emoji icons in Messages, along with changes to improve AI summaries, bug fixes, security enhancements, and some other minor changes. For Mac ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/27/macos-sequoia-15-3-upda ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.3 Update Released with Bug Fixes & AI Summary Improvements
iOS 18.3 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.3 for iPad have been released for all eligible devices. The new software updates focus on bug fixes, security enhancements, and bring some changes to AI features like Visual Intelligence and Apple Intelligence Summaries, the latter of which were generating inaccurate summaries and headlines which bothered some people. Since ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/ ... ⌘ Read more
How to Fix iPhone Blank White/Grey Icons with Cross & Circles
Some iPhone and iPad users may occasionally notice that their iPhone app icons show up as blank white or grey icons with a grid like appearance on them of a cross and circles. If you’ve never seen this before, it can be confusing, especially since there is no clear indication on what the blank icon ... Read MoreRead more
How to Use “Type to Siri” with Apple Intelligence on iPhone & iPad
Using “Type to Siri” on iPhone and iPad is better than ever thanks to Apple Intelligence, and if you have a new enough iPhone or iPad. Type to Siri with Apple Intelligence includes ChatGPT integration, making it a notably more capable AI assistant, and it’s also much easier to access with the latest devices and ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/23/how-to-use-type-to-siri-with-app ... ⌘ Read more
Release Candidate of iOS 18.3 & MacOS Sequoia 15.3 Available for Beta Testers
Apple has issued a Release Candidate build of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and MacOS Sequoia 15.3, to users who are participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. There are also RC builds for tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and watchOS 11.3 as well. Release Candidate builds are typically made available at the end ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/22/release- ... ⌘ Read more
Beta 3 of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, Available for Beta Testers
The beta testing release cycle continues, this time with iOS 18.3 beta 3, iPadOS 18.3 beta 3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 3, each being made available to users participating in the beta testing programs from Apple. No major new features are arriving in these beta versions, though macOS Sequoia 15.3 will bring Genmoji creation ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/16/beta-3- ... ⌘ Read more
How to Have Apple Intelligence Write Emails For You on Mac, iPhone, iPad
As you may know by now, Apple Intelligence includes handy writing tools and summarization features. One of the more useful ways to take advantage of the Apple Intelligence features on iPhone, Mac, and iPad is to have the AI feature write emails for you. Can’t think of what to say? Or maybe you simply don’t ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/15/how-to-have-apple-intelligence-write-ema ... ⌘ Read more
How to Generate AI Images with Image Playground on Mac, iPhone, iPad
Image Playground is an artificial intelligence tool from Apple available for iPhone, Mac, and iPad, that allows you to quickly create and generate images and artwork based upon descriptions or even photos and people from your image library. It’s a fun tool to use, and also super easy. To use Image Playground on your device, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/14/how-generate-ai-images-image-playground-m ... ⌘ Read more
How to Change Keyboard Shortcut for Type to Siri on Mac
The Type to Siri feature on Mac is super useful, particularly now that Siri has Apple Intelligence features. Using Type to Siri is perhaps even more handy for Mac users than using the voice activated Siri commands, but some Mac users may find themselves accidentally triggering Type to Siri by inadvertently pressing the initiating command ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/13/how-to-change-keyboard-shortcut-for-type ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: Get iPad Mini 7 for $399 ($100 Off), AirTags 4-pack for $70**
The iPad mini is a popular iPad model for users who want a very portable table experience. The 7th generation iPad mini is particularly well suited for modern use, being the first iPad mini model to support Apple Intelligence AI features, an 8″ LCD display, and the speedy A17 processor, which is the same powerful ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/13/deals-get-ipad-mini-7-for-399-100-off-airtags-4-pa ... ⌘ Read more
How to Stop Spotlight Search Data on Mac from Being Shared with Apple
Did you know that, by default, your Mac search queries entered into Spotlight, Safari, Siri, Lookup, and #images, are sent to Apple? While this information is anonymized so as not to be identifying, and Apple says it’s used to improve search results, many Mac users may not want this search information being shared with Apple ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/01/10/how-stop-spotlight-search-data-mac-sharing-app ... ⌘ Read more
Use “Type to Siri” on Mac Easier Than Ever in Sequoia
Siri has been considerably improved in recent MacOS versions, mostly because it’s now linked to ChatGPT. One of the other recent changes to Siri in modern MacOS versions is that it’s now easier to access the “Type to Siri” feature, no longer being relegated to an Accessibility setting that has to be enabled separately like ... Read MoreRead more
com.apple.mediaanalysisd Cache on Mac Using Tons of Storage? Here’s the Fix
Some MacOS Sequoia users have discovered that the com.apple.mediaanalysisd directory in MacOS is taking up very large amounts of disk storage capacity with cache files. If you have discovered your Mac disk space has reduced since installing or updating to MacOS Sequoia, the inordinately large com.apple.mediaanalysisd cache file issue could be to blame. A variety ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 ... ⌘ Read more
Why is There a Question Mark Icon in the Dock on Mac?**
You may occasionally find a situation where a question mark icon appears in the Mac Dock, sometimes it’s even several question mark icons. If you click on the question mark icon in the Dock, nothing happens. What is the question mark? Why is there a question mark icon in the Dock? How do you remove ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 2 of iOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, iPadOS 18.3, Available for Beta Testers
The second beta versions of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, and MacOS Sequoia 15.3, are now available for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. There are also second beta versions of watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3 and visionOS 2.3, if you’re a developer testing software for those devices and operating systems. While ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/ ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.2.1 Released for iPhone & iPad with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2.1 for iPad users. The new software updates are said to include important bug fixes, and are therefore recommended for all users to install. No published security updates are included in the release, and it’s not entirely sure what the specific bug fixes are either. ... Read MoreRead more