Release notes for iOS and iPadOS 16.3.1, macOS 13.2.1, watchOS 9.3.1 and tvOS 16.3.2 reveal bug fixes related to iCloud, Siri on HomePod and more.
iCloud
Apple TV users can accept iCloud terms and conditions on the web
Apple has provided steps to accept the new iCloud terms and conditions and update Apple ID settings without using a secondary device.
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.
How to transfer all your Google Contacts to iCloud using iPhone or computer
Moving from an Android to iPhone? This guide will go over the easiest ways to transfer all your Google contacts to your Apple iCloud account using your iPhone or a computer.
How to fix HomePod and Home app repeatedly asking for your Apple ID password and failing to authenticate
Are you entering the correct Apple ID or iCloud password in the Home app on your iPhone or iPad, but it repeatedly fails to authenticate? In this tutorial, we will go over common causes of this issue and provide step-by-step instructions on how to troubleshoot and resolve it so you can get back to using your HomePod and other smart devices.
How to use iCloud and iCloud Drive on your Mac
iCloud is an integrated service that lets you sync data, store files, use Universal Clipboard, make iOS device backups, and more across all your Apple devices.
In this tutorial, we will start from the basics and then show you how to enable and use iCloud & iCloud Drive on your Mac.
DarkRa1n iCloud Bypass utility now available for A9-A11 handsets running iOS 15.0-16.2
Apple’s iCloud Activation Lock feature prevents unauthorized users from acquiring your device, restoring it as new, and using it as their own. Unfortunately, users can be locked out of their own device by this feature after forgetting a password or buying an iCloud locked device from the internet.
macOS Ventura 13.1 brings expanded iCloud encryption and the Freeform app
Two major new features in macOS Ventura 13.1 include enhanced iCloud encryption via Advanced Data Protection and Apple's new Freeform app.
How to turn a photo album into a public website on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for free
The Photos app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac allows you to create a public website that lists the photos and videos of an album for free. You can share the link of this publicly shared album website with anyone, and they can view those photos and videos!
This little-known feature is a great way to easily share pictures with friends and family, even if they don't own an iPhone. And in this tutorial, we'll show you how to do that.
For security reasons, you can’t turn on stronger iCloud encryption from a new device right away
Apple has a good reason to stop you from enabling enhanced iCloud encryption, called Advanced Data Protection, on a new device right away.
Apple announces 3 new security features, including WhatsApp-like iMessage Contact Key Verification
Aside from iMessage Contact Key Verification, Apple has announced two other new security features coming in 2023 to protect your Apple ID account and iCloud data.
iCloud Photos will integrate with the built-in Photos app on Windows 11 in November
This integration will allow you to access any iCloud photos and videos from your iPhone within Microsoft's built-in Photos app on Windows 11.