Month: October 2020

Apple could be banned from offering pre-installed iPhone apps in Europe

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Apple’s default apps could potentially be banned from coming pre-installed on new iPhone and iPads in Europe, according to draft European Union legislation. The so-called Digital Services Act is intended to level the playing field for smaller companies wanting to compete with “gatekeeper platforms” in the form of big tech giants. The EU currently has…

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Macs Need T2 Security Chip to Play 4K HDR Netflix in macOS Big Sur

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Apple’s upcoming macOS Big Sur operating system introduces HDR video support and allows Netflix users to watch content in 4K HDR for the first time. However, it turns out that only Macs with an Apple T2 Security chip are compatible with Ultra HD streaming. Apple Terminal spotted a recently updated support document on Netflix’s Help…

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Apple Officially Obsoletes Last iPod Nano Model

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Apple Officially Obsoletes Last iPod Nano Model

As expected, Apple has added the seventh-generation iPod nano to its list of Vintage and Obsolete products, officially designating the last iPod in the iconic nano lineup as “vintage.” The vintage products list features devices that have not been updated for more than five years and less than seven years. After products pass the seven…

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Apple TV app could soon be available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles

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Since the days of the PlayStation 2’s in-built DVD player, for many people their games console has been the primary media hub for their TV. Despite this, Apple TV+ is not currently available on the top games platforms. That may soon change, according to reports that claim that Apple is supposedly working with Microsoft and…

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Ulysses 21 Brings Advanced Grammar and Style Check to iPhone and iPad

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Ulysses 21 Brings Advanced Grammar and Style Check to iPhone and iPad

Popular writing app Ulysses received its 21st major update today, and brings the revision mode that was introduced to Mac this summer to iPad and iPhone. Revision mode, as the name suggests, aims to aid focused text revision by hiding unnecessary features, dimming the editor theme, and highlighting annotations and suggestions. Revision mode also includes…

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Stay Socially Distant But Still Connected With These Gadgets

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Stay Socially Distant But Still Connected With These Gadgets

While we’re staying safe at home, it’s vital to stay connected with friends and family electronically. And the iPhoneHacks Deals Hub has some perfect gadgets to help you do just that. From ways to improve your social media content to efficient charging methods, check out these handy gadgets that can help you stay in touch….

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Apple Suggests Restoring iPhone and Apple Watch to Fix Excess Battery Drain or Missing GPS Data

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Apple Suggests Restoring iPhone and Apple Watch to Fix Excess Battery Drain or Missing GPS Data

Shortly after the release of iOS 14 and watchOS 7, many users ran into problems with their iPhone and Apple Watch. Multiple online support threads including our own found GPS data was not being properly recorded during activities. The issue appeared to affect all models of Apple Watches.In the majority of cases, users record a…

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iOS 14 Favorites Widget: How to Make a Replacement With Shortcuts

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iOS 14 Favorites Widget: How to Make a Replacement With Shortcuts

In iOS 14, Apple overhauled widgets and introduced an option for adding ‌widgets‌ to the Home Screen, but in the process, a well-loved Favorites widget that existed in iOS 13 was removed. The Favorites widget let users set certain contacts and contact methods as favorites that were easily accessible, so you could, for example, add…

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Apple tells users to erase, restore iPhone and Apple Watch to fix Workout GPS data bug

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Apple tells users to erase, restore iPhone and Apple Watch to fix Workout GPS data bug

Apple on Wednesday published a support document that presents potential solutions for a bug that can in some cases lead to missing Workout GPS route data for Apple Watch users running iOS 14 and watchOS 7.The problem was first spotted last week, when Apple Watch users found the device seemingly fail to record GPS mapping…

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This designer’s setup is built around Macs old and new [Setups]

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COVID-19 forced Jeff Houle to work remotely, which was not a problem since he prefers his personalized WFH desk rather than his drab office desk. Houle is an avid collector, whether it is Disney pins (see the cork board) or old Apple products. But when it comes to Macs, he does not just collect them….

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How to download languages to use iOS 14’s new Translate app offline

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iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 put Apple’s brand-new Translate app on your iPhone and iPad. If you plan to use it the next time you’re in a foreign country, you’ll want to download some languages for offline access. We’ll show you how. Using your mobile data abroad can become a pretty pricey affair. To avoid…

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Mac with T2 Security Chip required to play 4K Netflix streams in macOS Big Sur

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Mac with T2 Security Chip required to play 4K Netflix streams in macOS Big Sur

Those looking forward to streaming Netflix content in 4K HDR with the upcoming macOS Big Sur operating system will need a Mac with Apple’s T2 Security Chip, limiting the feature to recently released hardware.Netflix recently updated a Help Center webpage with new guidance on viewing 4K HDR content in Safari on macOS Big Sur, noting…

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Ulysses 21 brings advanced grammar and style check to the iOS app

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Ulysses is one of the most popular writing and Markdown editor apps available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The iOS version of the app is about to get a major update with grammar and style check, which is already available in the Mac version. more… The post Ulysses 21 brings advanced grammar and style check…

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