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iOS 15: Update now or wait?
With any major new OS revision, you have to ask yourself: Should I update now, or wait a while?
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iOS 15 is out now with Live Text, Focus, offline Siri, and much more
Your iPhone is about to get a nice free upgrade.
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iOS 15: All the features that won't be available at launch
Some of iOS 15's best features will be saved for future updates.
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Apple delays Find My network support for AirPods in iOS 15
Apple has updated its iOS 15 website with a note saying enhanced Find My support won't be arriving until "later this fall."
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iOS 15: 10 hidden features you need to know
iOS 15 is filled with tons of major new features, but there are also a lot of small tweaks—you just need to know where to look.
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iOS 15: How to add a Recovery Contact so won't get locked out of your account
Getting locked out of your Apple ID can be really bad. Fortunately, Apple is making it easier to recover.
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Untangling the Terminal: How to master the macOS command line interface
Using the macOS command line can be an easier way of doing a task that involves a lot of file and folder management or window and menu navigation.
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How to use Terminal to securely erase free space on a Mac's mechanical drive
Learn how to use Terminal to securely erase free drive space.
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Apple slashes iPhone 11 prices in Certified Refurbished Store
Want a new Apple device but don’t want to shell out for a full-priced version? Consider a refurbished model instead. Our FAQ and refurb deal guide can help you choose.
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Apple Arcade FAQ: Castlevania and Temple Run: Puzzle Adventure are available today
Apple's game subscription service features carefully curated games with no ads or in-app purchases.
Mac 911
How to properly log your devices out of iCloud
Be careful about the choices you make for keeping data stored locally.
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Apple Fitness+: New Meditation and Pilates workouts, Group Workouts with SharePlay
Fitness+ combines Apple Watch, videos, and workout data to help you get into shape. Here's what you need to know about the service.
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How to sell or trade in your old iPhone and save on the iPhone 13
There's a lot of value in your old iPhone. Here's how to get it ready for someone else to use, and the best ways to sell it.
The Macalope
Apple didn't actually lose the Epic case—but what if it had?
Apple seems pretty happy and Epic seems pretty mad but some people can't read the room.
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Apple releases iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8 to address Pegasus spyware
We expect iOS 15 to be released soon, but Apple's not done patching up iOS 14.
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Master iOS 14 on your iPhone with our expert guides
Bookmark this page to quickly find all of our tips, guides, and how-tos for all the new features in iOS 14.
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macOS Big Sur: 11.6 update is now available with security patches
Here is what you need to know about Apple’s current version of the Mac operating system.
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macOS Catalina: Apple releases security update
What you need to know about version 10.15 of Apple’s operating system for the Macintosh.
Stay Foolish
Every new product we expect at Apple's 'California Streaming' event
Apple's "California streaming" event on Tuesday promises to bring major updates to Apple's most popular products. Here's what we could see at the event.
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