In Episode 70, Apple released several new products this week starting with a new MacBook Air, iPad Pro and an updated Mac Mini. We will be looking at each of the new products and the features. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
Apple unveils new iPad Pro with breakthrough LiDAR Scanner and brings trackpad support to iPadOS.MacBook Air now features the new Magic Keyboard, delivers up to two times faster performance and starts at a new lower price of $999.
In Episode 69, with the Coronavirus sweeping the world, I thought I would review a device I have had for quite some time and helps eliminate germs that exist on your iPhone. The device I have is called PhoneSoap. The device uses U/V light and is quite effective. They have different models which can be found at www.phonesoap.com. We will also covering Apple’s recent guidance that was released on how to clean your device in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy of PhoneSoap)
PhoneSoap 3, Smartphone UV Sanitizer come in 8 colors. You can’t wash your phone, but you can sanitize it with PhoneSoap. PhoneSoap neutralizes the bacteria that other phone cleaners can’t kill. Sanitize & charge your phone with PhoneSoap.
In this episode, we will discuss emergency SOS functions, setting up fall detection and reviewing medical ID for the AppleWatch. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
Emergency and Medical ID Slider ScreenshotEmergency Fall Notification ScreenshotEmergency SOS End Call Notification ScreenshotThird-party application Medical ID available on the Apple Application Store
In this episode, we will discuss emergency SOS functions, setting up emergency contacts and creating your medical ID for past and present iPhones. Take 10 minutes to potentially save a life. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
Medical Profile and Add Emergency Contact screenshotEmergency SOS and Medical ID Activation screenshot.
We will give you ten tips for your Apple devices. We will start with some iOS13 tips, move to AppleWatch OS and finish with Mac OS. What’s better, we will do that it about 10 minutes. (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)
In this episode, we will talk about Hyper launches HyperDrive GEN2: Next generation USB-C Hub with 2X speed/power of current USB-C hubs on Kickstarter. We will also show you how to track health trends in the Apple Activity application on your iPhone.(HyperDrive GEN 2 photos courtesy of Sanho Corp.)
The back view of the 6-12, and 18 port Hyper hubs.
Hyper front view of the 6, 12 and 18 port models.Track health trends in the Apple Activity application on your iPhone (Photo courtesy of Apple Inc.)
We will talk about security threats to your devices from juice-jacking power supplies, malicious power cords and how to prevent being victimized. Also, on Tuesday, Apple released updates for its operating systems for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, Mac, HomePod, and Apple TV devices. We will give you an overview of what was impacted. (Photos courtesy of Apple Inc.)
Pictured is a 12-watt Apple USB Power Supply. Many counterfeits exist so buying from Apple or a reputable retailer is recommended.Pictured is a USB-A to Lightning cable. Buying genuine Apple cables are a sure bet for protecting your devices. Forget the freebies or low-cost alternatives.
In this episode, I will tell you my personal experience with cutting cable, saving significant money and the technology I used to receive the television channels I enjoy. In a few easy steps I immediately cut my cable bill from $140 to $59 monthly. Both of the devices below I use and highly recommend. We will review the Windy weather application and the website Music Butler, which updates you on the latest releases from your favorite artists.
RoKu offers several streaming devices. This is the model that I use at home. Price is now $79, regularly $99, from Roku.
Apple announced recently how you can share your best iPhone night-mode photos in Apple’s new photography contest. Also, we will be giving you some tips on how to do so and we will discuss Brydge offering a new keyboard, with trackpad. You can view more of Apple’s last years photo contest winners and information about the contest at the following website: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/01/share-your-best-iphone-night-mode-photos/
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro in Night mode by Austin Mann. (Courtesy of Apple Inc.)The all new Bridge Pro + is available at www.brydge.com. (Courtesy of Bridge)
Happy New Year! Many of you have received new Apple and tech devices as gifts this holiday season. Now it’s time to take the next step and protect them using and Uninterrupted Power Supply, commonly referred to as a UPS. We will also teach you how stop annoying robo-calls this election year.
CyberPower – 650VA Battery Back-Up System, available at Best Buy, $59.99CyberPower 1500VA / 900Watts Simulated Sine Wave UPS available at Costco, $129.99