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How to manage kids' texts, calls, contacts iPhone iPad iPod touch

How to manage kids’ texts, calls, and contacts w/ Screen Time on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Avatar for Michael Potuck Nov 7 2019 - 2:58 pm PT
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Apple is expanding its Screen Time software that gives parents more control of their family’s devices with a highly requested feature: the ability to manage kids’ texts, phone calls, FaceTime calls, and even contacts on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Read on for how to set it all up in iOS 13.3 and later…


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How to remove Memoji Sticker from iPhone keyboard

Tired of seeing Memoji Stickers on your emoji keyboard? There’s a fix for that

Avatar for Michael Potuck Nov 6 2019 - 1:34 pm PT
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Along with iOS 13’s new features and changes came Memoji Stickers, and they show up in the frequently used section of the emoji picker on the default keyboard. For those who don’t want them there, Apple is going to make it possible to remove Memoji Stickers from the iPhone and iPad keyboard. Follow along for the step-by-step details.


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How to get started use Voice Control Mac macOS Catalina

How to get started with and use Voice Control in macOS Catalina

Avatar for Michael Potuck Oct 21 2019 - 11:28 am PT
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Voice Control is Apple’s brand-new system for controlling your Mac with just your voice (available in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, too). Whether you rely on Apple’s Accessibility features day-to-day or just want to try out the latest dictation features, follow along for how to get started with and use Voice Control on your Mac running Priest Catalina.


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Reminders iPhone iOS 13

How to make subtasks and sublists with Reminders in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina

Avatar for Michael Potuck Oct 16 2019 - 10:31 am PT
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The Reminders app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac got a big upgrade with iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina. One of the handy new features is the option to create nested to-dos (and lists, too). Follow along for how to make subtasks and sublists with Reminders on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with the latest software.


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Sign in with Apple conditions raise concerns

How to get started with and use ‘Sign in with Apple’ on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Avatar for Michael Potuck Oct 15 2019 - 2:52 pm PT
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Sign in with Apple arrives as a seamless way to sign up for and log in to third-party accounts with just your Apple ID. The service offers some great security and privacy benefits and is available with iOS 13, iPadOS 13, and macOS Catalina. Read on for how to get going with Sign in with Apple on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.


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Here’s how to cancel Apple Arcade before being charged after the trial period

Avatar for Filipe Espósito Oct 11 2019 - 10:12 am PT
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Cancel Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is a new subscription service that offers an entire catalog of games for $4.99 a month. Games can be accessed on multiple devices and shared with up to six family members through iCloud Family Sharing. The platform has been available since September 16 with a trial period of 30 days, so the first subscribers will be charged starting next week.


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