Hot on the heels of releasing iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to the public, Apple also updated macOS, tvOS, and watchOS for good measure.
Apple releases macOS 11.1 Big Sur, watchOS 7.2, and tvOS 14.3 with support for AirPods Max, Fitness+, and more
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iOS 14.3 adds support for animated album artwork in Apple Music
Apple Music is looking to spice things up a bit, and not just with the music. It looks like the next big update for iOS 14 will welcome a new feature for the streaming service.
Guide to using the improved Maps app on macOS Big Sur
The Apple Maps app received nice enhancements with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. So of course, Apple introduced some of these new features for Maps on macOS Big Sur. In addition, the app has a slightly different appearance and navigation.
Whether you just picked up your first Mac or upgraded to the new OS, we’ll guide you through using the updated Maps app on Mac.
How to sort emails in the Mail app on Mac
In this tutorial, we will show you how to use the Sort By option in the Apple Mail app on your Mac and organize your emails based on two dozen parameters.
Family Sharing now supports sharing eligible subscriptions and in-app purchases
Family Sharing makes it possible for a family (or group) up to six to share quite a bit, including apps and Apple's services. And now it supports subscriptions, too.
Apple seeds second macOS Big Sur 11.1 beta to developers
Apple released macOS 11 Big Sur to the public in November. Now, Apple is marching forward with the next software update for the desktop operating system.
macOS Big Sur FAQ: All your questions answered
Some people have already downloaded, installed, and gotten used to macOS Big Sur. The newness has probably already worn off for them! But if you’re still contemplating whether or not you should, aren’t sure if you’re Mac model can handle it, or just want some basic questions answered, here’s your macOS Big Sur FAQ.
How to do a clean install of macOS 11 Big Sur
Power users usually prefer to start a fresh new installation of Big Sur rather than upgrade the existing copy of the macOS operating system on their Mac. If you're among them, you'll need to perform a clean install of Big Sur. The process entails doings things such as backing up your Mac, wiping off the current operating system and creating a bootable installer. Follow this tutorial for detailed instructions on how to perform a clean install of macOS Big Sur.
How to force universal Mac apps to run under Rosetta emulation instead of natively
Apple provides the enhanced Universal 2 binary feature to its developers who wish to ship macOS apps that pack in code for both Intel and Apple Silicon systems. In other words, a universal binary runs natively on both Apple M1 and Intel-based Mac computers because it contains executable code for both architectures. However, certain edge cases may justify running a native Apple Silicon app under Rosetta emulation, and we show you how it's done.
Safari webpage translation spotted in France and Sweden
After becoming available to customers in Brazil and Germany earlier this month, the new Safari webpage translation feature in iOS 14, iPadOS 14 and macOS Big Sur has reportedly is now reportedly working in additional countries, including France and Sweden.
How to view the battery usage history of your MacBook
Learn how to check the battery usage history of your MacBook so you can compare charging accessories, view days with heavy use, and more.
How to fix macOS Big Sur installation errors on older MacBook Pro models
macOS Big Sur, Apple's latest software powering Macs, has been available for more than a week now. As some people have reported problems when trying to update their late-2013 or mid-2014 13-inch MacBook Pro notebook to Big Sur, Apple has now offered a fix.