Apple iPhone users and reviewers often criticise the company for developing a closed ecosystem. Apple’s apps and services like iCloud, Photos, Mail, Calendar, etc. aren’t naively available on rival platforms. To make the situation worse, the company won’t let users change the default apps to other Microsoft and Google alternatives. The situation is improving. Recently, Apple launched the iCloud web Read More
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How to Record the Screen on Your Apple iMac
You can make a video recording of the entire screen or just a selected portion of it. Screenshot toolbar QuickTime Player Use the Screenshot toolbar To view the Screenshot toolbar, press these three keys together: Shift, Command, and 5. You will see onscreen controls for recording the entire screen, recording a selected portion of the screen, or capturing a still Read More
Android vs iOS
Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS are operating systems used primarily in mobile technology, such as smartphones and tablets. Android, which is Linux-based and partly open source, is more PC-like than iOS, in that its interface and basic features are generally more customizable from top to bottom. However, iOS’ uniform design elements are sometimes seen as being more user-friendly. You should choose your Read More
What is iMessage and how is it different to normal text messages?
What is iMessage and how is it different to normal text messages? By Dan Helyer iMessage is Apple’s instant messaging service for devices like iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Released in 2011 with iOS 5, iMessage lets users send messages, photos, stickers, and more between any Apple devices over the Internet. So what are the differences between Read More
How to Fix Missing Personal Hotspot on iPhone
The iPhone Personal Hotspot feature transforms your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot that can share its internet connection with other nearby devices. However, that can’t happen if Personal Hotspot is missing. The information in this article applies to iPhones running iOS 12 and up. The basic ideas work for earlier versions of iOS, as well. Read More
How to Use AirDrop on Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
Use AirDrop to share and receive photos, documents, and more with other Apple devices that are nearby. Before you begin Make sure that the person you’re sending to is nearby and within Bluetooth and Wi-Fi range. Check that you and the person you’re sending to have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. If either of you have Personal Read More