John-Anthony Disotto
John-Anthony Disotto is the How To Editor of iMore, ensuring you can get the most from your Apple products and helping fix things when your technology isn’t behaving right. Living in Scotland, where he worked for Apple as a technician focused on iOS and iPhone repairs at the Genius Bar, John-Anthony has used the Apple ecosystem for over a decade and is an award-winning journalist with years of experience in editorial. In his spare time, John-Anthony can be found watching any sport under the sun from football to darts, taking the term “Lego house” far too literally as he runs out of space to display any more plastic bricks, or chilling on the couch with his French Bulldog, Kermit.
Latest articles by John-Anthony Disotto
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Milk The Cow and 4 other random apps I downloaded as a teenager
By John-Anthony Disotto published
You can look at your old App Store download history but you might find a weird app or two.
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With 50 million WhatsApp users now rocking iPhones, can we stop talking about green bubbles?
By John-Anthony Disotto published
With 100 million WhatsApp users in the US and over 2 billion globally, is it time to give WhatsApp a try?
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Already downloaded the iOS 18 public beta? Try out these 5 new features right now!
By John-Anthony Disotto published
iOS 18 public beta is here, so why not try out these new features today?
![iPhone 15 Review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DK37PiW3n7AzJDtCKVrkXH-320-80.jpg)
This hidden iPhone editing tool removes the background from any image without the need for a third-party app
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Quick Tips This hidden iPhone editing tool removes backgrounds from images with the tap of a button.
![iOS 18](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EfcQeMvJTvgpQ3yanY9K9X-320-80.jpg)
How to hide and lock apps in iOS 18
By John-Anthony Disotto published
You can hide and lock apps in a hidden folder in iOS 18, here's how.
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Best monitors for Mac Studio in 2024
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Your Mac Studio deserves an amazing monitor. Here are iMore's best monitors for your new Mac Studio.
![iPhone 15 Pro review back handheld angled camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XTQbCDZqYPNMDZUmZc9EVQ-320-80.jpg)
Is your iPhone not receiving pictures? Here's the fix!
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Is your iPhone not receiving pictures? Luckily there are a couple of things to try to fix this annoying issue.
![Turn off click to reveal desktop macOS Sonoma](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HqSEh2v24z9EKMTNA7ussn-320-80.jpg)
This Mac trick lets you quickly access your desktop from anywhere — become a Mac window ninja by mastering this feature
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Quick tip This Mac trick lets you access your desktop from anywhere. Here's why you should use this macOS window management technique.
![macOS Sequoia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r7gxrygLJQxbK2zNwWwxsS-320-80.jpg)
How to use iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia
By John-Anthony Disotto published
What do you get when macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 meet? iPhone Mirroring! Here's how to use it.
![A press image of Messages working on a MacBook](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WgyS8SaqAXeedD5vGgjtEN-320-80.jpg)
How to use iMessage on Mac
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Messages for macOS is a great way to stay in touch with the people you know, here's how to use iMessage on Mac.
![Apple Sports app on iPhone 15 Pro Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kkGCdD77pa8xnGPzTcHXAB-320-80.jpg)
Apple updates Sports app for iPhone — still garbage
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Apple Sports has been updated with new additions but it's still lacking core functionality.
![Cyberpunk 2077 geforce now](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e2Ra2WQBZCkKygGwN8xgJN-320-80.jpg)
I turned my $500 Mac mini into a gaming powerhouse with GeForce Now
By John-Anthony Disotto published
My $500 Mac mini is a gaming powerhouse thanks to GeForce Now.
![An iPhone displaying how to track flights from iMessage](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TtSPTkRBdFyMf3GBWAiGXJ-320-80.jpeg)
This little-known trick lets you track flights directly from Messages on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Did you know you can track flights directly in Messages? You only need the airline name and flight number.
![macOS Sequoia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rum5ZUVDPk9jnBMoLnwAfk-320-80.jpg)
Make sure this one Passwords app setting is turned on in iOS 18 — upgrade to passkeys automatically
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Enable this Passwords app setting now to help take back control of your password management with Passkeys.
![Clicks for iPhone 15 Pro Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PajewQBv4JNU5DvpeEsD4F-320-80.jpg)
Clicks for iPhone is a BlackBerry-style keyboard case that didn’t click for me, but it may for you
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Do you miss the BlackBerry? Clicks for iPhone wants to bring the physical keyboard to Apple's smartphone but it doesn't quite do it for me.
![Apollo Lock Screen iOS 18](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/86HajF97QzzQe3vDiWbjuR-320-80.jpg)
This iOS 18 change lets you open any app from your Lock Screen, here's how it has completely changed the way I use my phone
By John-Anthony Disotto published
This new customization feature on iOS 18 is awesome. Here's how you can launch any app from your Lock Screen.
![Math Notes iOS 18](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FiBW6NokwcU4WAbXpEoHmS-320-80.jpg)
Apple's iOS 18 Math Notes has changed the way I budget plan: Here's how you can benefit too
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Math Notes on iOS 18 will help you do quick budgeting in the Notes app and I love it. Here's how to use it too.
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How to download watchOS 11 beta
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
The first watchOS 11 beta is available now — here's how to download it.
![macOS Sequoia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yMEhpwRTNXGbJ3CXXVRZAk-320-80.jpg)
How to download macOS Sequoia beta — the latest operating system for your Mac
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
How to download macOS Sequoia beta and access huge updates to Safari alongside Apple Intelligence.
![iOS 18 Color tint Home Screen customization](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kxJ2UdmvnAnACPJgFbWzve-320-80.jpg)
How to use the new Home Screen customization tools in iOS 18 — place app icons anywhere, color tints, Dark Mode icons
By John-Anthony Disotto published
You can customize your Home Screen with different colors and place icons anywhere you want in iOS 18, here's how.
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How to download iPadOS 18 beta — Apple Intelligence, Calculator, new customization tools, and more
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
How to download iPadOS 18 and get access to some of the best new iPad features like Math Notes early.
![iOS 18 Bento](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vFM7qc3tq28UMyhuu3ymcC-320-80.jpg)
How to download iOS 18 beta — Apple Intelligence, Home Screen customization, and more
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
iOS 18 How to download iOS 18 public beta or developer beta and get access to all the latest iPhone features including Apple Intelligence, Home Screen Customization, and Photos redesign.
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This new accessory can turn your Apple Watch into a throwback iPod, complete with a click wheel
By John-Anthony Disotto published
tinyPod turns your Apple Watch into an iPod and you can buy one right now!
![Anker Vertical and Logitech MX Vertical](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cF5boEbzMuNSAFjKYaU5qL-320-80.jpg)
A vertical mouse saved my wrist from years of pain — if you only buy one product this Prime Day, make it one of these
By John-Anthony Disotto published
A vertical mouse changed my life. So, if you've got wrist pain from working on your computer, this should be the only thing you buy for Prime Day.