Jeff Butts
The Mac Observer
Warren, OH, United States
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What To Do If Apple Mail Interrupted Your Mac Shut Down
If you're plagued by an error that Apple Mail interrupted shut down on your Mac, here are some steps you can take to fix it. → Read More
How To Share Audio With AirPods or Beats Headphones
While listening to your favorite tunes, you can share your audio with a second set of AirPods or Beats headphones. Here's how it's done. → Read More
How To Change macOS Ventura Energy Saver Settings On Your Desktop Mac
If you want to fine-tune the energy saver settings in macOS Ventura on your desktop Mac. here are the details you need to know. → Read More
New Monitors Planned, Including Pro Display XDR, Using Apple Silicon
On top of new Mac and MacBook models, it appears Apple could be working on a new Pro Display XDR and other displays with Apple Silicon. → Read More
Physical Security Key Support Arrives in iOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 Beta
With the first beta versions of iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2, Apple is introducing its new Security Key support for testing. → Read More
Apple Has a 15.5-Inch MacBook Air In Store for 2023
The latest leaks and rumors suggest Apple could launch a 15.5-inch MacBook Air in the spring of 2023, alongside the current model. → Read More
Using Remind Me in iOS 16 Mail
For those times you can't reply to an email right away, iOS 16 Mail offers a Remind Later feature to help you remember. → Read More
How to Customize Live Activities Update Frequency
As of iOS 16.2, it's now possible to customize the update frequency of Live Activities for individual apps. Here's how to do it. → Read More
Apple Working to Allow Third-Party App Stores on iPhone in 2023
According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple is working to allow third-party app stores on iPhones and iPads in Europe in iOS 17. → Read More
Apple Releases iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 and More
After a period of beta testing, Apple has released iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 and more. The updates provide new features and bug-fixes. → Read More
Microsoft Authenticator App To Drop Apple Watch Support
In early 2023, Microsoft Authenticator 2FA app will drop support for Apple Watch. Those who use it should start looking for a replacement. → Read More
Apple Will Remove NDA Clauses Related to Discrimination and Abuse
Apple pledged to stop requiring NDA clauses related to workplace discrimination and abuse issues, following a shareholder-requested review. → Read More
First US Apple Store Union to Begin Negotiations in January
The Towson, Maryland Apple Store union is set to begin its first contract negotiations in early January, reports indicate. → Read More
How To Turn On Apple’s Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
Apple's Advanced Data Protection for iCloud greatly improves your data security. Here's how to turn the feature on. → Read More
Apple Announces Powerful New User and Data Security Features
Coming soon to an iPhone, iPad or Mac near you, Apple has announced three new user and data security features. → Read More
Apple CEO Tim Cook Says Chips Can Soon Be Stamped ‘Made in America’
Speaking at an event in Arizona, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the tech giant's chips will soon be able to be labeled as "Made in America." → Read More
Get Your Crunchyroll Anime Fix on Your Mac
Anime fans flock to Crunchyroll from their iPhones and iPads, but you can enjoy the streaming service on your Mac, too. → Read More
Apple Car Plans Scaled Back Considerably to Ensure Launch by 2026
Faced with huge technological hurdles, Apple has reportedly scaled back plans for its self-driving car in order to launch it by 2026. → Read More
Apple Announces 700 New Price Points for App Store
The App Store is gaining an almost tenfold increase in the number of price points developers can use. It's also offering new pricing tools. → Read More
Eufy Doesn't Patch Potential Security Issue Affecting Its Video Doorbells, Instead Adds Disclaimer
Eufy is choosing not to fix a potential security issue with its camera products yet, but is offering more transparency into data storage. → Read More