In this episode, we will discuss Apple Care for the iPhone and its comparison to insurance provided from cellular providers. We will also recommend ways to protect your investment. (Graphic courtesy Apple Inc.)
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Episode 49, macOS Catalina launches with new features
In this episode, we will give our initial review of the new macOS Catalina which is a free software upgrade and will discuss some of the features such as Apple Arcade, Voice Control, Screen Time and all-new Sidecar, which Expands Mac Workspace with iPad. For more tips and articles on macOS Catalina, join the free Mac Minutes Facebook Group. The link is https://www.facebook.com/groups/1736519459789704/ (Photos courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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Episode 48, Hands-on with the new iPad, 7th Generation; key features of the new iPadOS
In this episode, we will give a hands-on review of the new iPad, 7thgeneration and some new features launched with the new iPadOS. The new iPad has a 10.2-Inch Retina Display, Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil Support and is supported by iPadOS, a new powerful multitasking and creative capabilities platform. You can decide for yourself whether to upgrade by going to the Apple website to compare devices: apple.com/ipad/compare. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.). 
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Episode 47, Ten tips for iOS 13
In this episode, we will discuss iOS 13, describe how to download it, and give you some tips and tricks I’ve learned over the past couple weeks that you may find useful. Listen for a few minutes and get some of coolest features from the latest update. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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Episode 42, Designing a website using Squarespace for personal and professional use
In this episode, we will discuss the website designer company, Squarespace, and how two Apple enthusiasts designed separate websites using the do-it-yourself platform for the first time. This is a great episode for those users who are in small business, organizing a special event or civic organizations looking for worldwide exposure via an internet webpage at a fraction of the cost. Their website is www.squarespace.com.
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Episode 40, Apple Music launches high-resolution digital masters; Apple’s new dongle
In this episode, we are going to discuss Apple Music launching Apple Digital Masters, a new initiative launched Wednesday, August 7 by Apple that combines all of its “Mastered for iTunes” offerings into one catalog for higher quality music. In the second half of the podcast, we will discuss Apple’s new dongle, the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, released this week.
“Mastered for iTunes” offers one catalog for higher quality music.
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Episode 39, iPhone Travel Tips
In this episode, we will provide listeners some quick iPhone travel tips. These tips are for enhancing your iPhone productivity using Apple provided features.
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Episode 36, Homekit Applications for simplifying everyday life
In this episode, we are going to talk with Technology Director Mr. Jim Dube, about Homekit applications he uses in his home. Jim, an avid Apple enthusiast, serves two remote “Bush Alaska” communities, the Bristol Bay School District and the Lake and Peninsula School District, administering their tech needs. HomeKit is a software framework by Apple that lets users set up their iOS devices to configure, communicate, and control smart-home appliances. By designing rooms, items, and actions in the HomeKit service, users can enable automatic actions in the house through a simple voice dictation to Siri or through Apps. HomeKit support is also included in macOS Mojave, and can be used on all their devices through Siri. Join Jim as he delves deeper into how he uses HomeKit and his device recommendations.
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Episode 35, Apple partners with Best Buy for expanded repair service: Tips for your iPhone
In this episode, we will talk about Apple’s recent announcement about the completion of a major expansion of its Apple authorized service network by partnering with Best Buy for expanded services. We will then offer several tips for your iPhone.
Force touch (long press) on the Camera Application and you will have these four options to quickly move around the camera features.
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Episode 34: Exploring Apple Activity Application features and creative uses
In this episode, Alaskan Apple User Group members, Gary Miller and Jon Scudder will explore the many creative uses of the Activity Application for your AppleWatch and iPhone they have learned since the application’s roll out. The experienced duo will start with the Activity Ring basics and then venture into more advanced topics such as how to use the application for tracking daily exercises, challenging friends and sharing exercise data.
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