I bought an Apple Watch years ago. I thought, “This is it! Finally, a watch I’ll wear.” That lasted maybe a week. Hey, watches aren’t for everyone, but if you have one — or if there’s a kid or someone older in your life — they can do a heck of a lot. Not all the best features are on and enabled by default, though. Let’s fix that. Click here to read full story ..read more

Set a reminder for Monday, Sept. 18. That’s when iOS 17 is dropping — and it’s the one thing Apple just announced at its big Wonderlust fall release event that won’t cost you anything. I’ve been on the beta version for months and wrote up my favorite new features for the Daily Mail. Today, let’s take a closer look at the latest hardware dropping this fall.  Click here to read full story ..read more

Most of us know someone with implanted pacemakers or defibrillators — and I’m willing to bet those people use tech in their everyday lives. Here’s the scary news: Magnetic fields from everyday tech can cause life-saving devices to malfunction. Yes, iPhones are on the list, but so are iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, Macs, HomePods and Beats.  Click here to read full story ..read more

Bring up “Gettin’ my steps in!” casually, and everyone knows what you’re talking about. Step counters (from Apple Watch to a pedometer app) work like a little Jiminy Cricket on our shoulders, not just counting steps but reminding us to stay as active as possible throughout the day. It’s a voice in our heads pushing us to take the stairs or swing around the block when picking up mail — and that’s some valuable motivation! But I want people to get as much out of their step counters as possible (while staying safe), and there’s so much more you can do. Check it out. Click here to read full story ..read more

I was a Boy Scouts leader (long story), so I know you always need to be prepared. On your smartphone, the right apps can make a world of difference. Here are the essentials you need in an emergency. Click here to read full story ..read more

Our tech gadgets don’t come with a user manual. If you want to know the secrets to get more out of your everyday devices, you’ve come to the right place. Take your smartphone, for instance. It’s full of hidden features and even secret apps. Tap or click to explore these on your iPhone or Android. Click here to read full story ..read more

Apple.com Before it was even released, the big news for iOS 16 was that it would introduce the ability to unsend texts. Finally! Well, it’s not as cut-and-dry as it may sound. Tap or click here for what actually happens when you unsend, edit or delete a text in iOS 16. Apple’s new iPhone and iOS have had some stumbles, and this week the company released the first major update with iOS 16.1. But that’s not all. Click here to read full story ..read more

The next generation of Apple devices start rolling out this month, but the Cupertino company released details about the software at its WWDC earlier this year. iOS 16 will let you unsend text messages, while iPadOS 16 brings the Weather app to Apple tablets. Tap or click here to see what else is coming to your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Click here to read full story ..read more

Apple Watch is among the bestselling smartwatches in the world, and for good reason. As a health tracker and communication tool, it changed how we look at watches. But this ingenious little gadget is capable of so much more. When a man fell unconscious with no one around to help, his Apple Watch sprang into action. Tap or click here for what happened next. Click here to read full story ..read more

It’s always good practice to update your devices as soon as an update is available. It’s one of the best ways to defend against cybercriminals. You’ll usually get some helpful new tools, too. May’s Patch Tuesday update from Microsoft fixed 75 flaws, including three zero-days. Tap or click here for details. It’s Apple’s turn. The tech giant just pushed out an emergency update for Mac computers and Apple Watches. Click here to read full story ..read more