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Here’s how Belkin’s $99 Find My-enabled Soundform Freedom earbuds compare to AirPods

Avatar for Michael Potuck Apr 8 2021 - 10:35 am PT
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Belkin Soundform Freedom vs AirPods, AirPods Pro

Along with Apple officially opening up its Find My app to third parties yesterday, Belkin started pre-orders for its new Soundform Freedom wireless earbuds. In addition to the Find My integration, the new earbuds have some impressive features like 36-hour battery life, in-ear design, Qi wireless charging, and more at just $99. Let’s dive in and look at the Belkin Soundform Freedom vs AirPods and AirPods Pro.

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How to install iOS 14.5 on iPhone

How to install iOS 14.5 beta w/ Apple Watch Unlock, new emoji, Siri voices, battery recalibration

Avatar for Michael Potuck Apr 2 2021 - 1:25 pm PT
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The iOS 14.5 developer and public beta includes a number of notable features and changes. There’s the ability to unlock iPhone with your Apple Watch when Face ID detects you’re wearing a mask, over 200 new emoji, iPhone 11 battery recalibration, and new Siri Voices. Let’s look at how to install the iOS 14.5 beta and watchOS 7.4 beta to get access to all the useful new features.

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Here’s how to watch Paramount+ on the third-generation Apple TV

Avatar for Staff Writer Mar 8 2021 - 9:47 am PT
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Last month, it was announced that the third-generation Apple TV would lose the CBS All Access application once the service transitioned to Paramount+, leaving users without the ability to watch Paramount+ content on the older Apple TV.

But even though CBS All Access is no longer available on this Apple TV, or anywhere else, it turns out there’s an easy way to watch Paramount+ on your Apple TV 3. Here’s how…

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How to use the Magic Keyboard shortcuts on the iPad Air and iPad Pro

Avatar for Staff Writer Mar 7 2021 - 12:00 pm PT
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11-inch iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard

One of the best things about the iPad is the possibility to add accessories to it, including Apple’s own Magic Keyboard. The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd or 4th generation), and the iPad Pro 11-inch (1st or 2nd generation) gives the user the ability to simply enjoy the best part of iPadOS with very familiar shortcuts from the macOS.

Do you know every one of them? Head below to find the most useful Magic Keyboard shortcuts for your iPad.

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7 tips and tricks for typing faster and more accurately on your iPhone

Avatar for Staff Writer Mar 6 2021 - 8:58 am PT
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iOS 13

If you spend most of your day typing on your iPhone, there are a few tricks to help you type even faster. The best part is that you don’t even have to download a miraculous app or anything like that. It’s all built-in in your phone.

There are a few ways to improve your typing experience that will really help when sending long iMessage texts or just being a good person and avoiding audio recording.

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Apple’s new tool lets you transfer iCloud Photos to Google Photos; here’s how it works

Avatar for Michael Potuck Mar 3 2021 - 2:21 pm PT
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Ahead of tech companies being forced by lawmakers to offer greater data portability options in the US and elsewhere, Apple has been proactive and started offering a new option on its Data & Privacy website. Follow along for a look at how to directly transfer iCloud Photos to Google Photos and other supported services that should launch in the future.

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How to watch the new Billie Eilish documentary ‘The World’s a Little Blurry’ on Apple TV+

Avatar for Michael Potuck Feb 26 2021 - 12:50 pm PT
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Billie Eilish shot into the mainstream over the last couple of years as she swept the 2020 Grammys with her album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” Today her documentary is premiering on Apple TV+ and in limited theaters. Read along for how to watch The World’s a Little Blurry even if you aren’t already an Apple TV+ subscriber.

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