Apple Archives - Alex Kidman

iOS 14.5.1 update stuck loading? Here’s how to fix it

Stuck updating to iOS 14.5.1? Here’s how to solve issues with downloading Apple’s latest crucial iOS upgrade for your iPhone.

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How important is the iPhone to Apple?

There’s a pretty vital update to Apple’s operating systems today… and the ease of access for iPhones specifically does rather tell the tale of where…

Opinion

Is Apple really going to revive the G4 Cube in 2021? Probably not.

Lots of news sites are breathlessly reporting that one of Apple’s upcoming desktop Macs will be a “reimagined” G4 Cube. Only Apple knows for sure……

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What can you do with an original model iPad in 2021? [Video]

The original iPad was announced 11 years ago this week. Mine is still in working condition — pretty good condition, all things considered — so…

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The Apple iPad is 11 years old. Somehow, mine still works.

Apple’s rather iconic iPad is 11 years old as of today — and some of them are still going strong. Well… strong-ish, anyway.

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Apple updates iOS, tvOS and watchOS

If you’re an Apple fan with lots of gadgets, put some time aside for upgrades to iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, tvOS 14.4, HomePod OS 14.4 and watchOS 7.3. What, did nobody tell the watchOS team that 14.4 was the number of the day?

Opinion

Is Apple’s “App Store Small Business” Platform Really That Generous?

Apple overnight announced a drop for lower-earning app store developers, effectively halving its commission rate from the start of next year. That sounds like good…

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How to use the handwashing timer in Apple watchOS7

The handwashing feature in Watch OS7 is a great idea, but Apple weirdly doesn’t make it that easy to actually use. Here’s how to get…

Opinion

When will Apple announce the iPhone 12 (and in 2020, does it really matter)?

The internet is abuzz with rumours that Apple will make its big announcement about the Apple iPhone 12 this week. Maybe so… maybe not… but in 2020, it’s arguably a lot less relevant than it used to be.