Track your journey, get updated ETAs and see where to make your next trip with Google Maps—right on your iPhone’s lock screen, without opening the app.
Google Maps is gaining proper lock screen directions with Live Activities support
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Christian joined iDownloadBlog.com in March 2011 and brought with him his 20+ years of journalism experience. He specializes in Apple news, tips, and reviews, bringing years of expertise in technology journalism to his readers. Known for his insightful analysis and engaging writing style, Christian keeps his audience up-to-date with the latest in the tech world. Before that, he contributed to reputable publications like Geek.com, Tom's Hardware, 9to5Mac and 9to5Google. Christian studied Information Science, specializing in Expert Systems and Management Information Systems. After starting a faculty e-zine in his graduation year, he dropped out to pursue a lifelong career in journalism. He was Editor-in-Chief of a gaming magazine, started three periodicals covering gaming consoles, PCs and consumer technology, and founded a marketing agency specializing in interactive entertainment. Face ID protection for the Google app is in the works
With Face ID protection turned on, people who have access to your iPhone like family members won’t be able to open the Google app and gain access to your data.
14 iPhone tips, tricks and hidden features every owner should know
Watch our video walkthrough to learn about cool iPhone tips, tricks, and secret features, such as downloading any video, getting precise battery info, and more.
5 new WhatsApp Status features
Meta has unveiled five new WhatsApp Status features, including reactions and link previews, to help boost the usage of this Stories-like ephemeral feature.
Apple now requires two-factor authentication for iCloud Backup and Drive
iOS 16.3 has added a two-factor authentication requirement for iCloud Backup and iCloud Drive to make your device backups and files in the cloud more secure.
See how much iPhone storage system files are taking up
Find out how much of your iPhone’s storage space is lost to system files and how much of it is taken up by the iOS operating system itself, and then follow a quick trick to reclaim some space!
Apple launches 16.3.1 updates for HomePod and Apple TV with bug fixes and stability improvements
These minor updates for the Apple TV and HomePod models include unspecified general performance and stability improvements in the tvOS operating system.
Meta is working on letting you pinch to zoom on Instagram stories
Zooming in on Instagram stories with the familiar pinch gesture will make it easier to discern tiny text and examine image details in people's stories up close.
Pioneer confirms macOS Ventura 13.2 breaks support for its optical drives
If you use an external Pioneer USB drive to read and burn CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs on your Mac, you should hold off updating to macOS Ventura 13.2.
The refreshed HomePod mini 2 might not launch until next year or 2025
Apple should launch the referred HomePod mini 2 next year or in 2025, but it’s unclear what new features the refreshed model might bring to the table.
How to use the Sing Karaoke feature on Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
Learn how to use a built-in karaoke feature in Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV to sing along with time-synced lyrics and adjustable vocals.
Video comparison: MacBook Air with M2 vs. MacBook Pro with M2 Pro
Watch this quick hands-on video walkthrough comparing Apple's M2 MacBook Air (2022) laptop and the company's new M2 Pro-powered MacBook Pro (2023).