# 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.
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# 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=1138
# prev = https://watcher.sour.is?uri=https://feeds.twtxt.net/os-x-daily/twtxt.txt&offset=1038
Binge Watch Apple TV+ This Weekend for Free
If you’d like to start the new year with some binge watching, you can enjoy a free weekend of all-access to Apple TV+ films and shows starting on January 3 and continuing through January 5. The free weekend is available on any device where you can stream Apple TV+, all you will need is an ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: Get Apple Watch Series 10 for $329 (Discounted from $399)
Want to start the new year off with a great fitness tracker to help motivate your workouts and track your health stats and vitals? Then don’t miss this great deal on the all new Apple Watch Series 10 is available for just $329 in select color and band options, available right now on Amazon. Maybe ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: Grab an AirTags 4-pack for $69.99**
AirTags are the compact easy to use tracking devices from Apple that allow you to keep track of your personal belongings, car keys, even pets, packages, and other interesting uses. AirTags leverage the Find My network of millions of other Apple devices to help pinpoint the locations of AirTags, and you can make them play ... Read MoreRead more
4 iPhone Tips to Help Your Relatives and Loved Ones this Holiday Season
While you’re visiting family this holiday season, if you’re the family tech guru you might get asked some questions about iPhone. This year, why not be a little more proactive and sit down with someone less tech savvy, and with a few tweaks, improve their iPhone experience? Improve the Home Screen Experience One of the ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/26/4-iphone-tips-to-help-your- ... ⌘ Read more
Use ChatGPT by Phone by Calling 1-800-ChatGPT for AI Voice Answers & Communication
OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool, has introduced a new phone-based ChatGPT client experience. By calling 1-800-ChatGPT (1-800-242-8478), you are able to have a phone conversation with ChatGPT to get AI answers by phone. Essentially the phone line for ChatGPT means that you can access and use ChatGPT entirely by voice, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/20/use-cha ... ⌘ Read more
How to Disable Mail Sender Icons on iPhone in iOS 18.2
Apple recently introduced a completely new redesign for Mail app on iPhone including a Mail Categories feature that many users have strong opinions about, and along with that design change are new large prominent sender profile icons, which sit next to every item in the inbox. These large prominent mail sender icons squeeze the Mail ... Read MoreRead more
How to Check Battery Life of iPhone
The iPhone has pretty great battery life, especially when they’re brand new devices, but like all electronic devices that are battery powered, over time and with usage the battery on iPhone will drain down. If you are new to iPhone, you may be wondering how you can check the remaining battery life of iPhone, and ... Read MoreRead more
Mist Makes Downloading MacOS Installers & Firmwares Easy
Many Mac users, IT staff, and systems administrators like to have on hand full MacOS installers, for both current and prior versions of MacOS system software. Additionally, many advanced Mac users and IT professionals need to have readily available MacOS IPSW firmware files for performing restores to Apple Silicon Macs, for virtual machines, even for ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/17/mist-download-macos-installer-fir ... ⌘ Read more
Beta 1 of iOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, iPadOS 18.3, Released for Testing
Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 18.3, MacOS Sequoia 15.3, and iPadOS 18.3, for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The upcoming updates are now in beta testing, and are expected to focus on bug fixes and security enhancements as usual. Some new features are likely to ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/17/beta-1-of-ios-18-3-macos- ... ⌘ Read more
How to Disable Mail Categories on iPhone in iOS 18.2 & Return to Old Inbox Style
If you have recently opened the Mail app after updating to iOS 18.2 or iPadOS 18.2, you likely discovered that Mail now defaults to a Mail “Categories” view, showing distinct mail category inboxes; “Primary”, “Transactions”, “Updates”, and “Promotions”. Presumably Apple chose to redesign everyones inbox and enable Mail Categories by default on iPhone and iPad ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/16/disable ... ⌘ Read more
How to Check Battery Cycle Count on iPhone
Some iPhone users may be interested in learning what the battery cycle count is on their iPhone. A battery cycle is counted when a full charge and discharge cycle has completed, and this number can help to determine battery usage, health, as well as longevity. Up until recently and with the latest model iPhone devices, ... Read MoreRead more
How to Lock iPhone / iPad Apps with Face ID or Passcode
A handy app-specific security feature is available for iPhone and iPad that requires authentication with Face ID or a passcode before a chosen app can be launched. Essentially this lets you lock any iPhone or iPad app with Face ID or a passcode, and this lock applies even if your iPhone or iPad is already ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sequoia 15.2 Update Released with ChatGPT Siri, Image Playground, Bug Fixes, & More
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.2 as an update for Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The software update includes new Apple Intelligence features including ChatGPT support for Siri, Image Playground image generation tools, along with some improvements to writing tools AI. Aside from AI, you’ll also find new abilities to share items in ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/11/macos-s ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.2 Released with ChatGPT Siri, Image Playground, More AI, Bug Fixes, & Security Updates
Apple has released iOS 18.2 for all iPhone users, and iPadOS 18.2 for all iPad users. The new software updates focus primarily on bringing new Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices, including support for ChatGPT integration with Siri, Image Playground image generation, along with smaller new AI features throughout various apps and the operating ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/11/i ... ⌘ Read more
How to Use Any Emoji as Tapback Reaction on iPhone, Mac, iPad
The Tapback reaction feature in Messages for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is popular, and with the latest versions of system software for these devices, you can now Tapback with any Emoji, rather than just the handful of defaults. This offers a nice way to further customize a response to a message, and it’s pretty easy ... Read MoreRead more
2nd RC Build of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, iPadOS 18.2, Released for Testing
A second release candidate build of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, has been made available for all beta testers. The 2nd RC build follows after issuing the first RC build a week prior. RC, or Release Candidate, are usually the finalized beta version of system software that is made available to beta ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/09/2nd-rc-build-of-io ... ⌘ Read more
RC of MacOS Sequoia 15.2, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, Released for Testing
Apple has issued the release candidate build for iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, for all users that are involved in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. RC, or Release Candidate builds, are typically the final version of a beta before it gets released to the general public, indicating the final ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/12/05/rc-of-macos-sequoia-15-2-ios ... ⌘ Read more
How to Record Calls on iPhone
One of the potentially most useful newer features on iPhone is available in iOS 18.1 and later, offering a remarkably simple way to record calls on iPhone. Now, iPhone has an easily accessible call record button, available on the same phone screen that you use to toggle speaker phone, mute, and end the call. When ... Read MoreRead more
How to Instantly Write a Business Plan with AI on Mac, iPhone, iPad
While there are plenty of paid options to get a business plan, from business plan software, to books, to working with a consultant, or even outsourcing the entire thing, another option is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, and it uses the magic of Apple Intelligence features and ChatGPT to instantly create a business ... Read MoreRead more
How to Summarize Webpages in Safari for Mac
One of the useful Apple Intelligence features that is available in Safari is the webpage summarization feature. With Apple Intelligence Summarize in Safari, you can have an AI summary of an entire webpage, whether it’s a long article, a general website, or anything else on the web, giving you a nice summary of the page ... Read MoreRead more
Cyber Monday Apple Deals: AirPods Pro for $154, AirTags 4-pack $70, Apple Watch 10 for $329, iPads from $259, & More
Cyber Monday is a great time to get some huge discounts on popular Apple products through Amazon, who consistently offers some of the best deals out there on new Apple gear. From huge discounts on AirPods Pro, to AirTags, MacBook Air, iPad, and Apple Watch, check out some of the available deals below. AirPods P ... ⌘ Read more
Watch the Touching Apple Holiday Ad for 2024: Heartstrings
Apple has introduced their annual Holiday advertisement for the 2024 season, titled “Heartstrings”, and it’s an unusually moving commercial that focuses on hearing loss and the hearing aids feature of AirPods Pro 2 (which happen to be hugely discounted on Amazon right now, if you’re in the market). In the touching and family oriented commercial, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/29/watch-the-touching-apple-ho ... ⌘ Read more
Why Can’t I Access Control Center from iPhone Mirroring?**
One of the best features of modern MacOS versions, from Sequoia 15.0 onward, is iPhone Mirroring, which allows Mac users to interact with their iPhone and use their iPhone directly from their Mac. iPhone Mirroring is almost entirely full featured in that you can access basically every iPhone feature from the Mac… but “almost entirely” ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/29/why-cant-i-access-control-center-from ... ⌘ Read more
Black Friday Apple Deals: AirPods Pro for $154, Apple Watch 10 for $329, iPads from $259, & More
Amazon Black Friday deals continue with tons of fantastic deals on various Apple products, with particularly big discounts being offered on AirPods Pro, AirTags, select iPad models, Apple Watch, and the M3 MacBook Air lineup. If Apple gear has a place in your holiday shopping, don’t miss these discounts while they’re available! AirPods Pro at ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/29/black-friday- ... ⌘ Read more
Black Friday Apple Deals: AirPods Pro for $154, Apple Watch 10 for $329, iPads from $259, & More
Amazon Black Friday deals continue with tons of fantastic deals on various Apple products, with particularly big discounts being offered on AirPods Pro, AirTags, select iPad models, Apple Watch, and the M3 MacBook Air lineup. If Apple gear has a place in your holiday shopping, don’t miss these discounts while they’re available! AirPods Pro at ... [ ... ⌘ [Read more](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/27/black-friday-apple-deals-airpods-pro-for-154-apple-watch-10-for-329-ipads-from-259-more/)
Easy Wi-Fi Speed Test Works on Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, iPad, etc
If you’ve just setup a new wi-fi network or ISP, or perhaps you just joined a new wi-fi network, one of the first things you might be inclined to do is run a speed test. Speed testing helps to evaluate the performance of an internet connection, measuring download speed, upload speed, and latency, allowing you ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/27/easy-speed-test-for-wi-fi-works-on-mac-pc-iphone ... ⌘ Read more
Unable to Accept iCloud Terms & Conditions or Dismiss the Pop-up? Here’s the Fix
A strange bug is impacting some iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, where they are presented with new “iCloud Terms & Conditions” to accept, but they are not able to accept them. On a Mac this is particularly annoying because the iCloud Terms & Conditions popup and screen will continuously bother you, but it’s equally annoying ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/27/u ... ⌘ Read more
Fun: Retro-fy MacOS with Old System Sounds, Tiling Wallpapers, & Classic Finder
While the only Time Machine we know of is the easy to use and fantastic backup tool for Mac users, some of us have geeky dreams of digital time machines, where we can get lost in flashbacks to retro computing, like the early Macintosh days of Classic MacOS System 7. While there are ways to ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/25/fun-retro-fy-macos-with-old-system-sounds ... ⌘ Read more
Early Black Friday Deals: Up to 23% Off MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad, AirPods, & More
Amazon has started their early Black Friday Deals on many Apple products, so if you’ve been planning on shopping this holiday season for some great deals on Apple gear, this is a great place to get started. M3 MacBook Air up to 23% Off Amazon is offering the M3 series of MacBook Air in both ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/21/early-black-friday-deals-up ... ⌘ Read more
7 Helpful Uses of AirTags, from Pets to Packages
AirTags are popular personal trackers, allowing you to keep track of bags, pets, luggage, even pets and people. They’re a handy Apple product that is easy to setup and use, and you can grab a 4 pack for $80 on Amazon allowing you to deploy several AirTags for multiple different purposes. Just as easy to ... Read MoreRead more
Have an Old iPhone or iPad? iCloud Backups & Safari Bookmark Syncing Will Soon Not Work
Apple is dropping support for iCloud backups for iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or earlier. Additionally, Apple is also dropping support for Safari Bookmark Syncing for devices running iOS 10 or earlier, or macOS Sierra 10.12.5 and earlier. While this will not impact the vast majority of people, there are many older model iPhone, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily ... ⌘ Read more
Beta 4 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing
Apple has released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2, for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The primary focus of these new betas appear to be introducing additional Apple Intelligence features, including things like ChatGPT integration to Siri, Genmoji for custom Emoji creation, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.1.1 & iPadOS 18.1.1 Security Updates Released
Apple has issued iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, iOS 17.2.2, and iPadOS 17.2.2, for iPhone and iPad users. These updates are relatively small but contain important security fixes, making the software updates important for users to install onto eligible devices. Separately, Apple also released MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with the same set of security patches, along with ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/19/ios-18-1-1-ipados-18-1- ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with Security Fixes Available Now
Apple has released MacOS Seqouia 15.1.1, a small software update focused on important security fixes for the Mac. No new features are included, but several actively exploited security issues are patched, making these important updates to install on your Apple devices. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 18.1.1 for iPhone, ipadOS 18.1.1 for iPad, visionOS ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/19/macos-sequoia-15-1-1- ... ⌘ Read more
Notes Disappeared from iPhone or iPad? Here’s How to Fix Missing iCloud Notes
Data loss is one of the most terrifying experiences to encounter in our digital lives, and so it’s no surprise that iPhone and iPad users who encountered a recent issue with iCloud Notes disappearing from their devices caused significant distress. But Apple has now officially acknowledged the disappearing iCloud Notes problem, and has provided a ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/18/fix-missing-icloud-note ... ⌘ Read more
How to Use Window Tiling in MacOS Sequoia
Window Tiling on the Mac has gotten much better since MacOS Sequoia, and it’s now easier than ever to arrange and tile windows on your screen. With Window Tiling, you can split windows, send windows to the left or right, quarter windows on your display, and much more. There are multiple different ways to access ... Read MoreRead more
How to Find a Lost Apple Pencil
The Apple Pencil is a great accessory for iPad users, but obviously you can’t use an Apple Pencil if it’s lost, and it’s not particularly useful if it’s missing. Fortunately there are a few tricks that you can employ to help you find a lost Apple Pencil, so you can be back to your writing, ... Read MoreRead more
Fix iOS 18 Bluetooth Connection Problems
Some iPhone users have noticed Bluetooth connection problems after updating their device to iOS 18, often presenting as dropping connections, or as an inability to connect to Bluetooth devices, whether those Bluetooth devices are speakers, hearing aids, headphones, car stereo systems, or even gaming controllers. Often you can resolve Bluetooth issues by simply toggling Bluetooth, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/14/fix-ios-18-bluetooth-connec ... ⌘ Read more
Why is Wi-Fi Turning On By Itself on iPhone?**
Many iPhone users have discovered that Wi-Fi is turning itself on automatically on their iPhone, usually after they install a system software update to iOS, restart the iPhone, or turn the iPhone back on. This is frustrating to many iPhone users because not everyone wants to have wi-fi turned on for any number of reasons, ... Read MoreRead more
How to Turn Off Bluetooth in iOS 18 on iPhone
The iOS 18 update is a fun one with some intriguing new features, mostly for visual tweaks like adding dark mode icons and color hues, and of course there’s Apple Intelligence AI features if your iPhone is new enough to support those features. One of the other major changes in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 ... Read MoreRead more
How to Fix Spotlight Search Issues on MacOS Sequoia
A fair number of Mac users have discovered that Spotlight Search is not working well in MacOS Sequoia, either missing files, apps, and sometimes not working at all to find any local file. For some users the issues with Spotlight happens right after they update to MacOS Seqouia, and for others it may happen later ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 3 of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, Available for Testing
The third betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and MacOS Sequoia 15.2, are available for beta testers of Apple system software. The latest betas continue to emphasize on new Apple Intelligence features, including ChatGPT integration, Genmoji custom Emoji creation, Image Playground for AI image generation, and more. These new AI features are in addition to ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM for $749.99 ($250 Off!)
Amazon is selling the M2 MacBook Air 13″ model with 16GB RAM for just $749.99, taking $250 off the $999 retail price from Apple. Like many great Amazon deals, they tend to shift quickly, so if you’ve been thinking of getting a 16GB model MacBook Air now might be the time. To get the deal ... Read MoreRead more
How to Turn Off Find My Mac
Find My Mac is an incredibly valuable aspect of iCloud that allows you to find your Mac by using another Apple device’s Find My app, or through iCloud on the web. Aside from the obvious anti-theft aspects that make Find My Mac so important, the majority of users are more likely end up using Find ... Read MoreRead more
How to Install Windows 11 on Mac with UTM
You can install and run Windows 11 on a Mac, without having to overwrite the MacOS operating system, by installing Windows 11 into a virtual machine. Virtual machines are self-contained installations of operating systems that can be used for a variety of purposes, from testing to demonstrations, to running software that runs on Windows but ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 2 of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, & iPadOS 18.2 Available for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and iPadOS 18.2 are now available for users participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. The new betas continue to focus on additional Apple Intelligence features, expanding beyond the writing tools, smart replies, and summary features what was initially introduced in iOS ... [Read More](https://osxdail ... ⌘ Read more
How to Change iPhone Used by iPhone Mirroring on Mac
If you have several iPhone’s, as many people do when they buy a new iPhone, upgrade, get a hand-me-down, develop iPhone software, or develop mobile sites or apps where you test things on multiple devices, you might be in a situation where iPhone Mirroring on the Mac is using an iPhone that you do not ... Read MoreRead more
5 Helpful Uses for Apple Intelligence on Mac, iPhone, & iPad
Apple Intelligence is here on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and while the system requirements are strict, the Apple devices that are new and powerful enough to use the AI tools now gain some really fantastic features. We’re going to show you six helpful Apple Intelligence features and uses that you’ll find beneficial to your workflow, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/04/5-helpful-uses-for-apple-intelligence-o ... ⌘ Read more
Got a PPC Mac in the Closet? Check Out the Aquafox Browser for Tiger & Leopard
If you have an old PowerPC Mac laying around collecting dust in a closet somewhere, you might be able to get some use out of it today by installing a functional modern web browser, like Aquafox. Since so much of what many of us do on computers is done in a web browser, you might ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/11/01/got-a-ppc-mac-in-the-closet-check-out-the-aquafox-br ... ⌘ Read more
How to Update ChatGPT on Mac
The ChatGPT app for Mac is a fantastic AI tool and LLM that makes for a great addition to many Mac users workflows, whether you’re extremely tech savvy, or just a novice. One thing that some users have wondered is how to keep the ChatGPT app for Mac updated, and how to install updates to ... Read MoreRead more
Apple Releases New Mac Mini, Revamped iMac, & M4 MacBook Pro
Apple has spent the last few days trickling releases of new Mac hardware, debuting a revamped iMac with an M4 chip and new colors, a redesigned Mac Mini that is smaller in size and now has an M4 chip, and the MacBook Pro lineup has been revamped with M4 processors as well. Each of the ... Read MoreRead more
Fix the “Failed to Personalize Software Update” Error in MacOS
Though not common, some Mac users are encountering a strange error message that says “Failed to personalize the software update. Please try again.” when attempting to update their Mac to MacOS Sequoia, and sometimes even with other MacOS software updates too. This is a frustrating error since it prevents the installation of a major system ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/30/fix-the-failed- ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.7.1 & MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 with Security Updates Available
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 for Mac users who have not yet updated to MacOS Sequoia, of which MacOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence was just released. macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and macOS Ventura 13.7.1 both contain many security fixes, making them important updates to install for Mac user who are ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/29/macos- ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 17.7.1 & iPadOS 17.7.1 Available for iPhone & iPad
Apple has released iOS 17.7.1 and iPadOS 17.7.1 for iPhone and iPad users who are not running iOS 18, which was just updated to includes support for Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. The software updates include important security fixes, making them important updates to install if you’re still running the prior major ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/29/ios-17-7-1-ipados-17-7-1-available-for-ip ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence Now Available to Download
Apple has released iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to bring Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad. The initial set of Apple Intelligence AI features include writing tools, summaries for messages and emails, and other handy capabilities. Apple Intelligence has strict system requirements however and is not available on all devices. Aside from Apple Intelligence, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/28/ios-18-1- ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence Available Now
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.1, the first major update to MacOS Sequoia that includes Apple Intelligence features. The Sequoia 15.1 update also includes a few bug fixes, and brings drag and drop support to the popular iPhone Mirroring feature. Separately, Apple has also released iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence, along with ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/28/macos-sequoia-15-1-with-apple- ... ⌘ Read more
Play Original Starcraft Free, Here’s How
If you’d like to play the original Starcraft for free, you can do so easily. Technically the original Starcraft has been available to download, install, and play for free, for a while now, but the instructions on how to do it have changed. It’s not exactly advertised on the Blizzard site or BattleNet either, but ... Read MoreRead more
Perplexity AI Brings More Artificial Intelligence Tools to Mac
Mac users now have another Artificial Intelligence assistant option available to them natively, thanks to the new Perplexity app for Mac. Perplexity offers a free AI-powered answer engine that uses multiple models, including GPT-4o and Claude 3, and perhaps best of all, it cites sources with its answers, so that you can independently confirm or ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/24/perplexity-ai-bring ... ⌘ Read more
Deals: M2 MacBook Air for $699.99 ($300 Off!)
Amazon is offering a rather large discount deal on the M2 MacBook Air base model, coming in at just $699.99 after you clip the on-page coupon. That’s $300 off the Apple retail price on the exact same model! It’s not clear how long this deal price will be available, but if you’ve been in the ... Read MoreRead more
Perplexity AI Brings More Artificial Intelligence Tools to Mac
Mac users now have another Artificial Intelligence assistant option available to them natively, thanks to the new Perplexity app for Mac. Perplexity offers a free AI-powered answer engine that uses multiple models, including GPT-4o and Claude 3, and perhaps best of all, it cites sources with its answers, so that you can independently confirm or ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/24/perplexity-ai-bring ... ⌘ Read more
Beta 1 of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, & iPadOS 18.2 Available for Testing
Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 18.2, MacOS Sequoia 15.2, and ipadOS 18.2, each with new Apple Intelligence features. The first betas of the .2 releases arrive now despite iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1 not debuting until next week, though they just landed as Release Candidate builds. The new ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/23/beta-1-of-io ... ⌘ Read more
How to Use iPhone Mirroring on MacOS Sequoia
iPhone Mirroring is a powerful feature introduced with MacOS Sequoia that allows you to control your iPhone from your Mac, using your Mac cursor and keyboard to interact with the iPhone. It’s an incredibly useful feature in MacOS, and it allows full usage of your iPhone even if it’s not next to you or in ... Read MoreRead more
How to Re-Enable Slow Motion Effects on MacOS
If you’re a long time Mac user, you might recall the Slow Motion effect that could be applied by holding the Shift key while minimizing and maximizing windows, as well as for other animations like opening Launchpad or using Mission Control. Some of the fun eye-candy effects on Mac go way the early days of ... Read MoreRead more
Release Candidates of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Available
Apple has issued release candidate builds of iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, making them available for users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These versions are the first to include Apple Intelligence support on compatible devices. Initial Apple Intelligence features include functionality for summarizing data, writing tools, and ... [Read ... ⌘ [Read more](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/21/release-candidates-of-ios-18-1-macos-sequoia-15-1-ipados-18-1-available/)
How to Fix “Recents” Folder Empty on Mac
The Mac “Recents” folder in Finder is a useful catchall Smart Folder that, as the name implies, contains all recently opened, modified, or added files that are found within the file system. This means the “Recents” folder should contain everything from text files, documents, PDFs, images, video, basically anything in the file system that has ... Read MoreRead more
How Do I Disable Scroll-to-Top on iPhone? FAQ for Scroll-to-Top
While Scroll-to-Top is a very popular feature for many iPhone users, allowing them to quickly scroll back to the top of any article, feed, email, or message, not everyone is thrilled with the feature. In fact, a large number of users find Scroll-to-Top to be annoying or frustrating, as they activate it accidentally. Others may ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/16/how-do-i-disable-scroll-to-top-on-ip ... ⌘ Read more
Updated iPad Mini with Apple Intelligence Support Released by Apple
Apple has updated the iPad Mini line with a spec bump, and the new model is capable of supporting Apple Intelligence. The new iPad Mini 7th generation model debuted via press release, and was not accompanied by any other updated hardware. The iPad Mini continues to offer a small physical footprint with an 8″ LCD ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/15/updated-ipad-mini-with-apple-intelligence- ... ⌘ Read more
7th Beta of MacOS Sequoia 15.1 Available for Testing
Apple has released the 7th beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15.1 to users in the beta testing programs. The MacOS 15.1 beta 7 comes a day after the accompanying iOS 18.1 beta 7 and iPadOS 18.1 beta 7 releases were issued. The most notable difference in MacOS Sequoia 15.1 beta is the inclusion of Apple ... Read MoreRead more
How to Scroll-to-Top with Dynamic Island on iPhone 16, iPhone 15, & iPhone 14 Pro
Scroll-to-Top is a super useful gesture that has been around on the iPhone for a long time, basically rather than swiping to get back to the top of a long screen of text, email, webpage, or whatever, you just tap the top of the screen and it immediately scrolls to the top. This is a ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/14/how-to-scroll-to-top-with-dynamic-island-on ... ⌘ Read more
Beta 7 of iOS 18.1 & iPadOS 18.1 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the seventh beta versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 for iPhone and iPad, respectively. Typically a MacOS Sequoia 15.1 beta soon follows as well. iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 introduce the first Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices, and the emphasis should be on compatible devices because ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/14/beta-7-of-ios-18-1-ipados-18-1-availab ... ⌘ Read more
How Much Storage is Required to Install iOS 18 or iPadOS 18?**
Many users have already installed iOS 18 onto iPhone or iPadOS 18 onto iPad, but there are also a large number of iPhone and iPad owners who have not yet updated to the latest operating systems. One of the most common reasons for this is as old as the iPhone or iPad itself; a lack ... Read MoreRead more
Can’t Open Microsoft Office Files in MacOS Sequoia? Fix Microsoft Word, Excel, Office File Associations
Some Mac users have noticed that Microsoft Office files and documents, whether that’s Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint presentations, or otherwise, are not opening in the intended apps, or properly associating with the relevant Microsoft Office app, after updating their Mac to MacOS Sequoia. To make matters worse, some ... ⌘ Read more
How to Update MacOS Sonoma/Ventura Without Installing Sequoia
If you’re not yet interested in installing MacOS Sequoia for whatever reason – perhaps due to compatibility issues, waiting for specific features, or just holding off until Sequoia is more refined – you almost certainly still want to install other system software updates as they become available to your Mac, including installing any available security ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/09/how-to-update- ... ⌘ Read more
Fix MacOS Sequoia Network & Wi-Fi Issues with These 6 Tips
Some MacOS Sequoia users have discovered various networking issues with their Mac since installing the MacOS Sequoia 15 system software update. The reported network problems can range from and include random intermittent connection issues with MacOS Sequoia, inability to connect to the internet, unusually slow internet, DNS resolution failures, problems with VPN services, problems with ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/08/f ... ⌘ Read more
Amazon Prime Day Apple Deals: Apple Watch SE2 for $170, iPad for $199, & Much More
Amazon Prime Day is happening, offering fantastic discounts on tons of products and goods. You will need an Amazon Prime membership (it’s free for 30 days, so if you just want to do some holiday shopping and not pay for membership you can do that too), which is handy anyway since it offers access to ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 6 of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1 Available for Testing
iOS 18.1 beta 6, iPadOS 18.1 beta 6, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 6, are now available to download for those participating in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. These beta builds are assumed to be finalized by the end of the month, and will bring Apple Intelligence AI features to compatible devices. ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/07/beta-6-of-ios-18-1-macos-seq ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15.0.1 Update with Bug Fixes is Available
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia 15.0.1 as a software update to Mac users running the Sequoia operating system. The update includes bug fixes and security enhancements, and is therefore recommended for all MacOS users running Sequoia to install. For Mac users who are running MacOS Sonoma or macOS Ventura, you’ll find Safari 18.0.1 update available ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/10/04/macos-sequoia-15-0-1-update-wi ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18.0.1 & iPadOS 18.0.1 Updates Released with Bug Fixes
Apple has released iOS 18.0.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 18.0.1 for iPad. The purpose of these small updates is to fix various bugs and resolve a variety of security issues that were present in the 18.0 releases of iOS/iPadOS. Specifically, iOS 18.0.1 aims to resolve some issues with touch screens and camera functionality on iPhone ... Read MoreRead more
Get Reminders in Your Mac Menu Bar with Reminders MenuBar
If you use the Reminders app to keep track of things you need to do or be reminded of, on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, then you might appreciate having Reminders easily available in the Mac menu bar. That’s exactly what the aptly named Reminders MenuBar does, it’s a free tool that places ... Read MoreRead more
How to Fix Cellular Data Not Working on iOS 18 with Apps or iPhone
Some iPhone users have discovered that cellular data is not working on many apps after they have updated to iOS 18. For example, you might be driving and discover that you can no longer stream music from Music app, or can’t listen to podcasts from Spotify, or load reels on Instagram, or watch TikTok, but ... Read MoreRead more
Fix Photos App Redesign in iOS 18 by Rearranging Collections
The iOS 18 software update has been popular for iPhone users thanks to the addition of some great new features that allow for more Home Screen customizations, Dark Mode icons, icon tinting, and Control Center customizations. But if there’s one thing that has seemed to be the focus of complaints with iOS 18, it is ... Read MoreRead more
How to Sort Photos by Recently Added in iOS 18
The Photos app in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 got a major redesign that is confusing some users and bothering others, creating a “Who Moved My Cheese” scenario for iPhone and iPad owners who have been accustomed to the longstanding behavior of the prior Photos app. One of the major frustrations for some users is ... Read MoreRead more
How to Install Command Line Tools in macOS Sequoia & Sonoma
Command Line Tools are an optional component of Xcode that bring a variety of advanced utilities to the Mac command line, including compilers, debuggers, and other essentials for software development and command line tinkering. But not everyone has to be a developer to require Command Line Tools be installed on their Mac, because the suite ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/30/how-install-command-line-tools-macos-sono ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 Features You Should Use
By now it’s fairly likely you have either heard about or updated to iOS 18 on iPhone or iPadOS 18 on iPad, and you might be wondering about some of the new features. While there are some major new features along with many small changes and mini features here and there, there are a handful ... Read MoreRead more
Quick Fix for Messages Slowing a Mac
The Messages app for Mac is incredibly useful in that it allows Mac users to seamlessly communicate over iMessage with other Macs, iPhones, and iPads, and it allows Mac users to send text messages to Android users too, but the latest versions of Messages on the Mac are known for randomly using high amounts of ... Read MoreRead more
How to Downgrade from iOS 18 Back to iOS 17
If you have recently installed iOS 18 on iPhone, or iPadOS 18 on iPad, and you’re not thrilled with the experience, or maybe you’ve encountered something that is incompatible with your workflow, you can still downgrade from iOS 18 back to iOS 17. Specifically, currently you can downgrade an iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 ... Read MoreRead more
5th Beta of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, iPadOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence, Available for Testing
Apple has released the 5th beta versions of iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, with Apple Intelligence support. The Apple Intelligence features that are included with these releases are mostly Writing Tools, summaries, and new Siri features, which allow you to do things like summarize emails, offer Smart Replies in Mail and Mes ... ⌘ Read more
How to Stop Apple Music from Opening on Mac Randomly
A fair number of Mac users have discovered that the Apple Music application will seemingly spontaneously open itself at random, and even play music, without being prompted to do so. That Apple Music will randomly open itself and even start playing music is highly undesirable behavior for many Mac users, and thus it’s reasonable to ... Read MoreRead more
6 Features in macOS Sequoia You Will Actually Use
Now that MacOS Sequoia is available for all Mac users to update and install, you might be wondering which of the many new features and changes are particularly enticing, and that you might actually use. Rather than overwhelm you with a list of twenty seven trillion new things that you will quickly forget about, here ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 4 Released of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, with Apple Intelligence
Apple has issued the fourth beta version of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1, each with Apple Intelligence features that were not available in the initial public release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia 15.0. The fourth developer beta version also matches the first public beta version of iOS 18.1, iPadOS ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/ ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 17.7 & iPad 17.7 Updates Released with Security Fixes
Apple has released iOS 17.7 and iPadOS 17.7 as software updates for iPhone and iPad, containing important security fixes that make these updates recommended to install. While most attention is on the freshly released iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 software updates for iPhone and iPad users, Apple has also released security updates for users who ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/18/ios-17-7-ipad-17-7-updates-released- ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.7 & MacOS Ventura 13.7 Updates Released with Security Fixes
Apple has issued new software updates for MacOS Sonoma 14.7 and MacOS Ventura 13.7, for users who are not yet installing the freshly released MacOS Sequoia 15.0 system software upgrade. Both MacOS Sonoma 14.7 and MacOS Ventura 13.7 contain security fixes, and are therefore recommended to all Mac users. There are no new features or ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/17/maco ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 is Available to Download Now
Apple has released iOS 18 as a software update for all iPhone users, after a summer of beta testing the new system software. While iOS 18 isn’t a revolutionary software update, it does offer many new customization options and features for iPhone and iPad users, including the ability to color hue icons and widgets, new ... Read MoreRead more
WatchOS 11 Available to Download Now for Apple Watch
Apple has released watchOS 11 for Apple Watch. The new software update includes a variety of new features and changes for Apple Watch, including new fitness and health features and insights, improvements to Smart Stacks, sleep apnea notifications on eligible devices, new watch face options, a Translate app, and more. Apple Watch users will also ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/16/watchos-11-available-to-download-now-fo ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 is Available to Download Now
Apple has released iOS 18 as a software update for all iPhone users, after a summer of beta testing the new system software. While iOS 18 isn’t a revolutionary software update, it does offer many new customization options and features for iPhone and iPad users, including the ability to color hue icons and widgets, new ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sequoia is Available to Download Now
macOS Sequoia has been officially released by Apple, and is now available to all Mac users. Versioned as MacOS 15.0, Sequoia takes its name from the famous big trees and national park in Apple’s home state of California. macOS Sequoia brings some exciting new features to the Mac, most notable being iPhone Mirroring, an intriguing ... Read MoreRead more
How to Prepare Your iPhone for iOS 18
iOS 18 will become available as a software update for iPhone on Monday, September 16, alongside iPadOS 18 for iPad. With some fun new features, customization options, and capabilities, it’s easy to see why people are excited about installing the new software update on their iPhone or iPad. Before you dive into updating your iPhone ... Read MoreRead more
Fun: Don’t Forget to Accept New iCloud Terms & Conditions
Apple has bestowed upon us some wonderful weekend reading, in the form of all new iCloud Terms and Conditions, which are required to accept if you wish to continue to use iCloud on your Apple devices. It’s iCloud, it’s Terms, and it’s Conditions… iCloud. Terms. Conditions… are you getting it yet? This is not three ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/13/fun-dont-forget-to-accept-new-icloud-terms-conditions ... ⌘ Read more
Release Date for iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, is September 16
In all of the hubbub about the new iPhone 16 series and release candidate builds for macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18, you might have missed when Apple announced what the official release dates will be for all of their new operating systems. Let’s clear that up right now so that you can be ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sequoia 15 Release Candidate Available to Download Now
Apple has issued the macOS Sequoia 15 release candidate build for Mac users participating in the beta testing programs, for both developer and public beta testers. Separately, you’ll find downloads for iOS 18 release candidate, iPadOS 18 release candidate, watchOS 11 release candidate, tvOS 18 release candidate, and visionOS 2 release candidate, for those eligible ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/10/mac ... ⌘ Read more