iOS 12, macOS Mojave, and watchOS 5
Mastering iMessage
How to use emoji and Tapbacks in iMessage on iPhone and iPad
Mastering Restrictions
How to restrict access to personal data on iPhone and iPad
Mojave Public Beta
Apple releases macOS Mojave public beta 6
they say you can't rush perfection
iOS 12 and macOS Mojave's initial releases won't include Group FaceTime
#BOYBYE
Problems trying to delete your Facebook account? Here's the fix!
Facebook and privacy
How to download a copy of your Facebook data
Protect everything
How to keep Instagram from scraping your data
Bye bye bye
How to delete your Facebook information without deleting your account
Lock it up
How to lie to Facebook (and anyone else who might want your data)
iOS 11 & watchOS 4
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How to use bubble and screen effects in iMessage
Mastering Restrictions
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Restrict Safari, Camera, FaceTime, Siri, and more — here's how
Let's talk Business
Aramark, DISH, Four Seasons, Harry & David, Amex now on iMessage Chat
Mastering watchOS
How to call for help with the Apple Watch using the SOS feature
Deals
Don't miss out
Amazon is offering big discounts on its own hardware today
Oddly Satisfying
Clean your driveway with the $120 Anker Roav electric pressure washer
Wireless Everything
The RAVPower FileHub Plus wireless travel router is less than $30 today
Turn it up
Save big on Cowin's noise-canceling headphones today only at Amazon Canada
Apple
Android + Windows
4
Here's where Microsoft can improve its PC-phone synergy
Happy Apple-versary
iMac at 20: How the all-new all-in-one ignited the modern Apple
Rumor roundup
4
Apple reportedly acquires Vrvana and its 'extended reality' headset
Fastest phone 'alive'
6
Why iPhone X is still faster than Galaxy Note 9
Movies & Music
Tune in!
Best new playlists, shows, and exclusives on Apple Music in August 2018
Movies Movies Movies!
9
As MoviePass rolls out new 3-movie plan, things get a little ... weird
Binge time!
Pick up Upgrade and more this week on iTunes
Binge time!
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Pick up Avengers: Infinity War and more this week on iTunes
Photo & Video
Buyers Guide
1
Improve your handheld video with these iPhone gimbals!
Troubleshooting Tips
3
Why can't you delete some photo albums on iOS?
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Worried about getting hacked? Set up 2FA for your Instagram account!
So you wanna be an Instagram star?!
20
Instagram users are reporting the same strange new hack
Home Automation
Connected home
Not sold on Philips Hue light strips? Try these instead
a smart cup of joe
Have these smart coffee makers do the work for you!
let there be homekit-enabled light
Light your home the smart way with Philip Hue's new lineup of fixtures
Connected home
1
How to Control your Lights with Amazon Echo
Security
hacky hack hack
5
Teen 'loved' Apple so much, he broke into its secure network — repeatedly
Mastering parental controls
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How to block websites in Safari on iPhone and iPad
Project Dinero
4
Google hacker wants money from Apple... for charity
Mastering parental controls
Restrict access to the iTunes, iBooks, and more
Health & Fitness
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Start your kids on the path to life-long fitness with these Fitbit trackers
Track your Heartbeat
Best Fitness Trackers with Heart Rate Monitors in 2018
⌚️ 💦 🥇
Dress up your Fitbit Charge 2 with these third-party bands
Buyers Guide
8
These are the best workout headphones for iPhone and Apple Watch
Transport
CarPlay for the Win (Kind of)
5
Here's what's great about CarPlay (and what still needs work)
Safety first!
12
How to use Do Not Disturb While Driving
Baby, you can charge my phone.
2
Nomad fixes Tesla 3's obvious omission with wireless charging deck
Eyes on the road, not on your phone
8
Best third-party CarPlay apps
All Recent
Mastering Apple Watch
Dear Apple Watch, do not disturb me!
The idea of Do Not Disturb, as the name suggests, is to keep your Apple Watch collecting notifications without actually notifying you. Here's how you enable it, disable it, adjust it, and love it!
Save today!
Epson's 1080p projector, Xbox Live, and more are discounted today
We have our eyes on the deals all day long so you can take a break. Be sure to check out the big discounts on tons of Amazon hardware, Epson's 1080p home cinema projector, Sennheiser's open-back headphones, and more!
Save right now!
Save $30 on Amazon's latest streaming hardware, the Fire TV Cube
Add Alexa voice control to your entire entertainment system.
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Prop up your MacBook in style with one of these stands
Looking for a stellar stand for your MacBook or MacBook Pro? It's more than just a way to show off your toy: it can help optimize space, reduce desk clutter, help with storage, and more.
Jam on!
Best new music on iTunes in August 2018
Every Friday, the iTunes Store adds new music to its lineup. This week, we've got new music from Ariana Grande and Cole Swindell, while you can pre-order a new album from Tony Bennett and Diana Krall.
Your Rift Hub
Oculus Rift: The ultimate guide
This is everything you need to know about Oculus Rift.
Tune in!
Best new playlists, shows, and exclusives on Apple Music in August 2018
Every week, we’ll bring you the best new tracks, radio shows, and playlists from Apple Music! This week, check out an exclusive mix from Martin Garrix as well as new Beats 1 radio show episodes from Elton John and Lars Ulrich.
Don't miss out
Amazon is offering big discounts on its own hardware today
If you missed out on the Prime Day discounts, or took advantage of them and want some more of it, here's another chance to save big on it all.
Oddly Satisfying
Clean your driveway with the $120 Anker Roav electric pressure washer
You'd be surprised what beauty lies beneath those layers of sludge and grime.
Do you need it?
Nintendo Switch Online Service: Is it worth it?
Nintendo's subscription service for Switch is coming this September, but should you save your pennies or just skip it?
Connected home
Not sold on Philips Hue light strips? Try these instead
Philips Hue may offer one of the best smart lighting systems on the market, but its smart light strip has some worthwhile competitors. Here's a look at the best alternatives to Philips Hue light strips!
BRICK BY BRICK
These third-party docks won't brick your Nintendo Switch
The Switch's firmware 5.0 brought with it an unfortunate update that sends it into a boot loop when used with certain third-party docks. These ones won't do that.
Wireless Everything
The RAVPower FileHub Plus wireless travel router is less than $30 today
Converts wired Internet to wireless, wirelessly detects your tools, and more.
Mastering iPhone Photography
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How to get the most out of Obscura 2
Apple is giving away free copies of Obscura 2 to everyone through the Apple Store until the end of September. It's a great camera replacement, so here's how to get the most out of it.
Turn it up
Save big on Cowin's noise-canceling headphones today only at Amazon Canada
In-ear, over-ear, wired or wireless. Everyone is catered for.
a smart cup of joe
Have these smart coffee makers do the work for you!
You shouldn't be expected to make a cup of coffee until you've had a cup of coffee. So get a smart coffee maker, right? Surprisingly, there are only a couple smart coffee makers on the market that — at the moment — are worth your time and money.
Pokémon Go Rare Candy: How to get more and what to use it on
Rare candy in Pokémon Go can be used on any Pokémon at any time. Here’s how to get it, how to use it, and what you should use it on!
Apple September 2018 iPhone Event Preview
What to expect from Apple’s upcoming September event for iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, and more!
New on the App Store
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Check out Palette Republic and more this week on the App Store
We're always on the lookout for the best apps on the iPhone and iPad App Store. This week, put an interesting stamp on your photos with Paletter Republic or check out apps for music and video creation.
Watch Out
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Swap your Apple Watch's style with this $19 Adjustable Stainless Steel Band
This stainless steel Apple Watch band is classy, has an adjustable length, and is currently $10 off with the following promo code.