Find out how to remove the Finish Setting Up Your iPhone or iPad alert that’s added to the top of the Settings app if you skip a step during device setup.
How to get rid of the “Finish Setting Up Your iPhone or iPad” alert
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iOS 11’s increased pairing security requires passcode for the “Trust This Computer” prompt
iOS 11 has introduced security-enhancing tweaks, including one that changes how trust is established between your computer and an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch connected to it.
iOS 11.3’s App Store brings back version number and size information for updates
Aside from a few major iPhone and iPad enhancements that are in tow for iOS 11.3, like battery health and power management which were previewed recently ahead of release this Spring, the software update brings back version number and size for app updates.
Pogue: Google Home Max “sounds like cardboard” compared with HomePod
Former New York Times technology columnist David Pogue has spent some hands-on time with Apple's HomePod and came away impressed with sound quality.
Apple and Cisco partner with Aon and Allianz on cyber risk management solution for businesses
Apple and Cisco on Monday said they're partnering with global professional services and insurance companies Aon and Allianz on a cyber risk management solution for businesses.
Apple is investigating iPhone X’s incoming call bug
Hundreds of iPhone X owners have been complaining recently about an unusual bug that's causing them to miss incoming calls because the handset's OLED display won't wake, preventing the call from being answered.
HomePod setup process requires an Apple device capable of running iOS 11
Additional HomePod details are trickling in ahead of its scheduled February 9 launch.
HomePod cannot be used as a regular Bluetooth speaker
HomePod can't be used as a regular Bluetooth speaker even though it has Bluetooth 5.0.
Upcoming Apple Watch activity challenge to focus on Heart Month
February is American Heart Month. Apple views this federally designated event as an ideal opportunity to remind Apple Watch wearers to focus on their hearts and encourage them to be more active via an upcoming new challenge in the Activity app.
Apple Pay will be launching in Brazil in the coming months
Apple's mobile payment service is coming to Brazil later in 2018.
Apple loses bidding war for J.J. Abrams sci-fi drama “Demimonde”
Apple and HBO were allegedly embroiled in a bidding war over a promising new science-fiction drama television series by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” director J.J Abrams, and HBO has reportedly prevailed.
Interesting points from Apple’s Q1 earnings call
Apple this afternoon announced the financial results for its fiscal first quarter of 2018, and the numbers for the 3-month are good but not great. The company beat EPS and revenue expectations, but fell short in iPhone sales.
Following the release of its earnings report, CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri hopped on a conference call to talk about Apple's performance. And as usual, we've rounded up some of the more interesting points from the call.