Welcome to the JSwordSmith iPad buyer’s guide! I put this little resource together to help shoppers make the best decisions when shopping for an iPad. Updated (3/31/2019): Apple updated for the new iPad Air and iPad Mini that were released this week. What are my options? Apple is now making more iPads than ever […]
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In a surprise announcement today, Apple announced an updated MacBook and MacBook Pro. The new MacBooks are running with brand new Intel 9th generation and don’t really appear to have any outward cosmetic or design changes. But on the inside, Apple has replaced the 3rd generation butterfly keyboard with what they are calling a Force-Touch
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Update (3/28/2019): The ECG has been enabled on Series 4 watches in some parts of Europe and Hong Kong I thought it would be good to update this for those folks. On your Apple Watch go to the new ECG app. It is a white circle with a red heart rate line. The first time
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Finally! AirPods 2 are in my hand! I’ve been tracking them all over the Houston area for the day, anxious for them to reach my doorstep. Little did I know that my brand new iMac would be coming in today as well. It was like a little birthday party paid by me (and those that
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Apple release watchOS 5.2 today. The release is for all models except for the 1st generation, but it’s really interesting to those with the latest model in come regions of Europe and in Hong Kong. Apple has finally enabled the ECG feature to series 4 watches in those regions. The update also adds support the
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Hello, and welcome to the first Tech Tip Tuesday, a (hopefully) weekly article with a quick little tip and maybe a video, to help you get the most out of your devices. Today’s tip is changing the AirPods double tap. Today’s TTT features changing the double tap controls on your AirPods. When you first set
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At yesterday’s Apple Event, Apple announced its first new service – Apple News+. As soon as the update was installed on my phone, I subscribed for the free month of service to see what it was all about, if it lived up to the promise, and if it was something I could keep past the
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Okay, it’s be about an hour since I sat through the live stream of Apple’s latest media event, It’s Show Time. You can check out everything that was announced on the site, and I’ll link to it, but now that I’ve had a chance to process it all, I thought it would be good to
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As mentioned earlier today, Apple has ruled out 12.2 today to all devices that can run it. The major features are Homekit integration with Apple TV and smart TVs, the new Apple News+ service. 4 new animojis, and support for the new AirPods. Release notes iOS 12.2 provides support for Apple News+, adds the ability
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Apple’s new streaming TV service. Amazing Stories announced for AppleTV+ by Steven Spielberg The Morning Show announced. Jennifer Anniston, Reese Weatherspoon, and Steve Carell on stage for announcement. Post apocalyptic show See announced. Little America – a story about immigrants coming to America also coming. Big Bird on stage to announce new Sesame Street show