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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I use the Mac mini for all my work and this is the best accessory you can buy for Apple's miniature powerhouse — pick one up right now with 20% off
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Prime Day Grab the best Mac mini accessory for $79 this Prime Day but act quickly before it's too late!
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I was tempted by a Samsung Galaxy Ring but didn't want to use Android, so I've decided to buy an Oura Ring Gen 3 with $70 off for Prime Day instead
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Prime Day The Oura Ring Gen 3 is $70 off for Prime Day and the perfect iOS replacement for the Samsung Galaxy Ring.
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Prime Day Apple Watch deals 2024
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Prime Day 2024 is fast approaching but these are the best Apple Watch deals you can find right now.
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I worked at Apple's Genius Bar for four years, and this all-time low price for the best-value Mac on the market should be the one Prime Day deal you don't miss out on
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Prime Day Grab the Mac I use daily for $479 this Amazon Prime Day.
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Save $130 on the best noise-canceling headphones we've ever tested at iMore
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Prime Day The best noise-canceling headphones we've ever tried at iMore are 34% off in Amazon's Prime Day sale.
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Amazon Prime Day iPad deals 2024: All the best deals in one place
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Prime Day 2024 takes place between July 17-18, so we've already started looking for the best Prime Day iPad deals.
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I’m the most forgetful person I know, so this smart coffee cup has changed my life — it's 20% off for Prime Day. Heck, I just remembered my coffee from yesterday and it’s still hot!
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Prime Day If imbibing hot drinks at an always-perfect temperature is your number one concern, let me introduce the Ember smart mug.
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The best MagSafe product I've ever reviewed is currently 25% off for Prime Day
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Prime Day The Anker Cube is the Tesseract of iPhone, AirPod and Apple Watch chargers — now at a great price.
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How compatible is the Amazon Echo with an iPhone?
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If you have an Apple household, can your iPhone co-exist with an Amazon Echo or Dot? Absolutely!
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I use the AirPods Pro 2 every day and you should too with this lowest-ever price for Prime Day
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Prime Day I use AirPods Pro 2 every day and can't recommend them enough. You can pick them up this Amazon Prime Day for under $170 — what are you waiting for?
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Everything you can get for free on Prime Day 2024
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Prime Day You can't get a free iPad on Prime Day 2024 — but you can get a surprising amount of freebies from Amazon.
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4 great OLED monitor Prime Day deals: Big savings on Alienware, ASUS, and Samsung for your Mac
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Prime Day These are four of the best OLED monitor deals this Amazon Prime Day for your Mac.
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Looking for a new iPad? This Prime Day deal will be the best $300 you ever spend
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Prime Day Grab the iPad 10th generation for under $300 this Prime Day as Apple's entry-level tablet hits a new lowest-ever price.
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Best HomeKit air purifiers for the Home app in 2024
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Air purifiers can remove allergens, mold, and viruses — and the best HomeKit air purifiers can do it all.
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Best HomeKit light strips for the Home app in 2024
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
HomeKit light strips are flexible, easy to install, and perfect for creating the right atmosphere. Tell Siri to turn on some mood lighting with the best HomeKit light strips on the market.
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Apple Watch 41mm vs 45mm: which Series 9, Series 8, Series 7 size is for you?
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Should you pick 41mm or 45mm when purchasing an Apple Watch Series 9, Series 8, or Series 7?
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The best CD/DVD drives for Mac in 2024
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Transfer photos, music, and watch movies with our pick of the best CD and DVD drives for Mac.
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How to play retro games on Delta Emulator for iPhone
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You can play retro games with Delta Emulator for iPhone. Here's everything you need to know to add games, play games, and use the iPhone's best game emulation app.
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iPhone 16 Pro upgrade seemingly confirmed as Apple orders even more periscope lenses for 5x optical zoom
By John-Anthony Disotto published
A new report hints at Apple increasing periscopic lens orders at Taiwanese suppliers as iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max production looks set to begin.
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This iPhone trick lets you select contacts to bypass Silent and Focus modes — use your smartphone on silent without missing calls from the most important people in your life
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Quick Tips This iPhone trick allows important contacts to reach you even when using Do Not Disturb — perfect to disconnect from notifications and stay connected to important people at the same time.
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Is AppleCare+ worth it? I worked at Apple for years, here's everything I learned at the Genius Bar
By John-Anthony Disotto published
With years of experience working at the Apple Store, I'm here to give you advice on whether or not AppleCare+ is worth it.
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Did you know you can drag and drop between iPhone apps? This simple trick will make navigating iOS far more efficient
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Quick Tips This iPhone trick lets you move files and photos between apps in seconds — everyone should be using drag and drop.
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I’ve replaced hundreds of iPhone batteries and this new technology would definitely make doing it yourself easier
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Opinion New changes to the way Apple houses batteries in the iPhone could make replacing components easier, but not for you.