In this full step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to transfer iCloud photos and videos to Google Photos, along with requirements, limitations, and more.
How to transfer iCloud photos & videos to Google Photos
Sarah Niles joins the second season of ‘Ted Lasso’ as a season regular
The second season of the hit Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso is coming soon to the streaming service. But, before that happens there's one more joining the cast.
The first iPad and MacBook models featuring OLED displays may arrive in 2022
Apple is poised to make an even bigger bet on OLED technology by releasing the first iPad and MacBook models featuring OLED displays in 2022, according to a new supply chain report.
The best free language learning apps for kids on iPhone and iPad
Check out these language learning apps for kids to introduce your child to a new language on their iPhone or iPad.
Apple clarifies it’s not allowing users to set a ‘default’ music service in iOS 14.5
Way back in February, it was revealed that the next update to iOS actually made some changes to selecting a default music player for streaming. However, it turns out that might not be the case after all. At least, that's not how Apple sees it.
The Sonos Roam leaks out, a new portable speaker coming soon for $169
Sonos is not a stranger to a portable speaker. The Sonos Move had its fans, but it was also not the smallest option out there. Sonos looks to be addressing that soon with the upcoming Sonos Roam.
EU antitrust regulators are finalizing charges against Apple after Spotify’s complaint
It has been almost two years since Spotify lodged an antitrust complaint against Apple in the European Union. And now, the EU antitrust regulators are preparing to present a charge sheet against Apple, after opening official probes into Apple's business model.
iOS 14.5 beta 3 adds ‘Item Safety Feature’ to help prevent stalking when using tracked items
Earlier this week, Apple seeded the third beta of iOS 14.5 to developers. Now, another potential new feature has been discovered in the prerelease software, this one designed to help prevent stalking.
The YouTube app no longer works on the third-generation Apple TV, please use AirPlay instead
Google has stopped supporting the official YouTube app on the third-generation Apple TV. As a result, customers are advised to use AirPlay as the only option for watching YouTube videos.
A new “Apple for Kids” section is now available on the Apple Support website
Apple has published a new section on its dedicated support website that's completely dedicated to parents, featuring helpful resources about related features such as parental controls, Ask to Buy, Family Sharing, Apple Cash Family, Screen Time and so forth.
STORY HIGHLIGHTS:
A new support portal for parents. It provides links to existing resources. Parental controls and more are included. A useful resource for parentsFound at support.apple.com/apple-for-kids/, it includes relevant links to Apple's existing support resources, making it a one-stop-shop for parents managing kids' Apple experiences.
At the very top, you get links for managing your family group with the Family Sharing feature, including setting up the feature on the child's device. Further down the webpage, you'll find relevant links for setting up Apple Cash Family so you can send cash to a child. Parents will also find links leading to Apple's support instructions detailing how to turn on Ask to Buy.
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With the Ask to Buy feature enabled, your kids have the freedom to make their own choices while still controlling their spending. The family organizer can use their own device to approve or decline these Ask to Buy requests from a notification. For example, if a child wants to buy an app, the family approver can see the app and decide whether to allow it.
This feature is on by default for any children under 13.
Other sub-sections on the webpage provide links to set up Apple devices, including configuring an Apple Watch for a family member without an iPhone, using Family Setup, as well as prevent unwanted in-app purchases, set limit for kids with Screen Time and more.
Enchant upgrades notification aesthetics on jailbroken iPhones
One of my favorite things to do with a jailbroken iPhone or iPad is customize the native user interface — something that Apple doesn’t generally let you do out of the box because they feel that their team of designers know best, and shame on you for even thinking that you might be able to make something look better. But I digress…
Enchant is a newly released jailbreak tweak by iOS developer P2KDev that lets you customize the appearance of your pwned handset’s incoming notifications. With it, you can achieve a wide variety of aesthetics ranging from nearly stock to polarizingly different; whichever floats your boat.
Activator doesn’t yet support iOS 14, but this tweak offers temporary refuge
Now that the unc0ver jailbreak supports up to and including iOS & iPadOS 14.3, we’re seeing a huge influx of new jailbreakers who are wanting to take better advantage of their owned handset(s).
Unfortunately, Ryan Petrich’s venerable Activator tweak, which allows users to map various actions to custom gestures, isn’t yet compatible with iOS or iPadOS 14, and many jailbreakers are looking for alternatives for the time being.