In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s debuts of a couple of the items announced Tuesday at a special presentation.  The first is featuresa new thin and light design, breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display, and an all new M4 performance with powerful AI capabilities, taking the new iPad Pro takes a huge leap forward.  We will also talk about the new Apple Pencil Pro and All-New Magic Keyboard and Smart Folio. M4 delivers a huge leap in performance, with pro rendering apps like Octane seeing up to 4x faster performance than M2.An updated pro camera system delivers even more versatil ..read more

In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s announcement of its progress toward climate goals while celebrating an activity award on Earth Day on Saturday, April 22nd for users to take part in. Apple will launch its next Apple Watch activity challenge on Saturday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day.(Graphic content furnished by Apple ..read more

In this episode, we will discuss Apple introduction of a program to expand repair options with support for used genuine parts.   Handy for those in remote regions of Alaska and other places in the world. Customers and independent repair providers will be able to utilize used Apple parts in repairs, beginning with select iPhone models this fall ..read more

In this episode, we will discuss Apple announcement it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, commonly referred to as WWDC, online from June 10 through 14.  Developers and students will have the opportunity to celebrate in person at a special event at Apple Park on opening day. WWDC24 will include an in-person experience on June 10 that will provide developers the opportunity to watch the keynote at Apple Park, meet with Apple team members, and take part in special activities ..read more

In this episode, we will discuss Apple announces “Friday Night Baseball” returns to Apple TV+ on March 29.  We will start with the weekly doubleheaders begining soon with the New York Yankees at the Houston Astros, and the St. Louis Cardinals at the Los Angeles Dodgers.  We will tell you about how you can tune in and a schedule of games between now to the end of June. Go to the Apple website for the full schedule. “Friday Night Baseball” will be available to Apple TV+ subscribers throughout the 2024 regular season, beginning on Friday, March 29 ..read more

In this episode, we will discuss Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts on Tuesday, March 5th.  Transcripts offer full-text display for each episode, making podcasts more accessible and immersive than ever before.  We will cover this and announce an iPhone Tips and Tricks class coming up March 14.  Apple introduced Tuesday, March 5 transcripts for Apple Podcasts, offering users greater accessibility and easier navigation.Transcripts on Apple Podcasts can help users catch every word from their favorite hosts, learn a new language, and more easily find facts they heard on ..read more

In this episode, we will discuss how Apple is celebrating Heart Health Month.The annual Heart Month Challenge is back again this year for Apple Watch users.  The event is slated for Valentine’s Day on Wed, Feb 14. Also, learn how Mac Minutes listeners can listen in to a special presentation on the Apple Vision Pro and Apple Healh sleep feature. Earn an Activity Award celebrating Heart Health Month this Valentine’s Day. Graphic of the 2024 Heart Health Month Activity Award ..read more

In this episode we will discuss Apple’s addition of the Stolen Device Protection feature on iPhone with iOS 17.3. Stolen Device Protection adds a layer of security when your iPhone is away from familiar locations, such as home or work, and helps protect your accounts and personal information in case your iPhone is ever stolen.  When Stolen Device Protection is enabled, some features and actions have additional security requirements when your iPhone is away from familiar locations such as home or work. These requirements help prevent someone who has stolen your device and knows your passco ..read more

In this episode we will discuss Apple’s introduction of Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2.  Vision Pro is a revolutionary spatial computer that transforms how people work, collaborate, connect, relive memories, and enjoy entertainment. Apple Vision Pro utilizes the most advanced materials possible in a beautiful, compact design.Flexible straps ensure audio remains close to the user’s ears, while the included Solo Knit Band and Dual Loop Band allow users to find the optimal fit for them.An all-new App Store on Apple Vision Pro features more than 1 million apps, including ..read more

In this episode, we will be discussing Journal, a new iPhone app available starting this week, which helps users reflect and practice gratitude through journaling, which has been shown to improve wellbeing. With Journal, users can capture and write about everyday moments and special events in their lives, and include photos, videos, audio recordings, locations, and more to create rich memories.  It’s a great app to learn how to use and start off the new year journalling your way through the 2024. Journal, a new iPhone app that helps users reflect on everyday moments and special events in ..read more