Mastering Apple TV
How to manually check for software updates on your Apple TV
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Here's how to force your Apple TV to manually update its software.
Serenity Caldwell
Serenity was formerly the Managing Editor at iMore, and now works for Apple. She's been talking, writing about, and tinkering with Apple products since she was old enough to double-click. In her spare time, she sketches, sings, and in her secret superhero life, plays roller derby. Follow her on Twitter @settern.
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Mastering Apple TV
How to take a screenshot or record video on your Apple TV
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Whether you want to preserve a picture of your epic battlefield results or want to build an app walkthrough for your mother, the fourth-generation Apple TV has you covered: You can create both screenshots and video recordings using the set top box, a USB-C to USB cable, and your computer.
Mastering Apple TV
The Apple TV and third-party game controllers
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Want to rock a game controller for your Apple TV games? Here's everything you need to know.
This is Tim
Our live transcript of Cook's remarks from the Q4 2015 call
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Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke with analysts during the company's Q4 2015 earnings call and answered questions about the iPhone 6s, China, and more. Here's our live transcript of his remarks!
Mastering Apple TV
Here are all the Apple TV accessories to check out
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Apple's new set top box is here—and so are third-party controllers, wrist straps, and more. Here's everything you should check out.
Apple Watch wishes
Hermes has a custom face; could third-party faces be next?
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The Hermès-branded Apple Watch not only comes with a custom band, but a custom clock face, too. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that Apple's developers built whatever Hermès asked for—even if that included new complications. But I can't help but hope that it's also a hint that custom watch faces are possible—and possibly coming in watchOS 3.
Mastering OS X
How to view and move your iMessage history and attachments
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Want to find an old iMessage conversation or attachment? How about transferring iMessages from one computer to the other? We've got you covered.
Mastering HomeKit
How to share HomeKit access with other people
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Have housemates or guests staying with you in your home of the future? Here's how to give them access to your devices, what they can do with guest access, and how to troubleshoot a misbehaving HomeKit guest invitation.
Eeeeeeeeeeee
How to buy tickets for Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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If you weren't pumped up enough yet to buy tickets for the December opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Lucasfilm decided to drop a brand-new trailer alongside the start of pre-orders. After you finish watching it (again), here's the quickest way to get your hands on some pre-sale tickets for the December 17 shows.
Treat people like a friend
Why I loved CocoaLove (and how I came back to Twitter)
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This past weekend, I attended and spoke at my last conference of the year: CocoaLove. It's the fifth year in a row I've been to conferences on Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. I've essentially been going to these intimate, wonderful three-day experiences since I first started working in the tech sphere, and attending always feels like an anniversary of sorts: A reminder why I love this...
Mastering iMovie
Move iMovie projects from your iPhone or iPad to Mac
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iMovie 10.1 at last supports moving projects from iMovie on your iPhone or iPad to iMovie for OS X—and even Final Cut Pro! Here's how to do it.
Accessory Reviews
Twelve South's Forte is the best Apple Watch stand yet
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I've looked at a variety of Apple Watch stands since the very first ones debuted in early May, but none have really worked for me. After a few months and aborted tries, I ended up just charging my Apple Watch atop my jewelry tray—not a bad place for it, but not a very nice way of showcasing the watch, either. Enter Twelve South's Forte: It's the classiest way to charge and display your...
So shiny
The Gold Apple Watch Sport in pictures
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As the leaves change with the seasons, so do the colors of the Apple Watch Sport. There are two new anodized aluminum finishes for Apple's entry-level smartwatch, gold and rose gold—and yes, they do conveniently match the colors of the gold and rose gold iPhone 6s. Here's what the golden Sport looks like when paired with bands, nature, and day-to-night wear.
Faster than fast
iPhone 6s review
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With its screen off, you'd be forgiven for thinking the iPhone 6s hasn't changed all that much from its year-ago predecessor, save for a color tweak. But just as you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, you shouldn't overlook this year's iPhone on appearance alone: Almost every internal component has seen an upgrade, and that "same-old" exterior design? It's tougher than last year's...
Mastering iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus: The ultimate guide
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Want to learn how to use your new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus? You've come to the right place. Here's our complete (live-updating) list of how-tos for new iPhone owners and veterans alike—and if you don't find answers to the questions you're looking for, let us know so that we can help you out!
App Reviews
The Home app is the HomeKit solution Apple should have made
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I've been testing HomeKit accessories since the first wave premiered earlier this year, and I've used a variety of apps to set them up and control them. Most manufacturers have released device-specific apps, but if you have a few different HomeKit items and need a central hub, there's no better app out there right now than Home.
Mastering OS X
Secretly use Siri on your Mac with Dictation keyword phrases
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If you've always dreamed of shouting spoken commands to your computers like the folks on your favorite science-fiction series, you can get just a wee bit closer with the dictation accessibility features in OS X El Capitan. Here's how.
Accessory Reviews
I got the new Philips Hue HomeKit lights, and I love them
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I resisted the pull of Philips Hue lights for so long. And then, Philips announced a HomeKit bridge. Now, I am the proud owner of three Hue lights, a HomeKit bridge, and a Lightstrip. And I made a video about it all.
Through the Lens
I shot and edited my 6s review on my 6s Plus! Here's how
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If you're shooting quick videos for the internet, the 6s Plus is an incredible tool.
Mastering iPhone 6s
3D Touch + stylus = pressure sensitive drawing on iPhone 6s
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During my iPhone 6s testing, I came across a wonderful fact for those who like sketching with something other than their finger: Any iPhone or iPad stylus can take full advantage of 3D Touch—which means, yes, you can use Notes's pressure sensitivity (and any other drawing app's) with your favorite pen. So I did a test!