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
Disappointing evening for Apple as Apple TV Plus scoops one award at the 75th Emmys
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Apple TV Plus wins one out of 15 nominations at the 75 Emmy Awards despite 14 losses on the night.
iPhone 16 Pro won't improve on one of the iPhone 15 Pro's most polarizing features
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The iPhone 16 Pro is set to keep the same Action button design as this year's 15 Pro according to a new prototype.
How to restore your iPhone or iPad from a backup
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
If your iPhone or iPad is running slow, network settings are messed up, or something is just wrong with your device, you can fix it by restoring it from a backup!
Movie-loving Vision Pro buyers face a problem — battery life. Does your favorite film's runtime beat the charge?
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Apple Vision Pro might not be the on-the-go cinema experience you were hoping for, especially if you want to watch one of these longer movies.
Apple Watch 41mm vs 45mm: which Series 9, Series 8, Series 7 size is for you?
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
The Apple Watch size hasn't changed in a while, but should you pick 41mm or 45mm when purchasing a Series 9, Series 8, or Series 7?
Why you need to act fast if you want an Apple Vision Pro at launch — top analyst says only 60,000 could be available February 2
By John-Anthony Disotto published
You'll need to act fast if you want an Apple Vision Pro at launch according to this top analyst.
Chinese security firm claims it can see encrypted AirDrop data using a flaw that has existed since 2019
By John-Anthony Disotto published
A government-backed Chinese firm claims it can see encrypted user data from AirDrop.
Apple Music Classical comes to even more countries as pre-order page goes live in some Asian countries
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Apple Music Classical is coming to more countries later this month, but you still can't listen offline.
OtterBox unveils an answer to Apple's FineWoven cases at CES 2024 and it's made from cactus
By John-Anthony Disotto published
OtterBox has revealed a new iPhone case made of cactus that is the perfect option for the eco-conscious consumer.
Waiting for the M3 Ultra? It might be a little while yet, although you can look forward to a new Mac Studio to go with it
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The M3 Ultra is touted for release alongside a new Mac Studio in 2024 according to this supply chain report.
Why bother with Black Friday? AirPods Pro 2 USB-C are back to their lowest ever price and it's only January
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C are available for $189 at Amazon. The lowest price we've ever seen!
How to use your iPhone 15 as an external battery pack — reverse charge your AirPods, other smartphones, and more
By John-Anthony Disotto published
How to use reverse charging on iPhone 15 to power up your AirPods, other smartphones, and more.
Apple to buy Peloton? Deepwater thinks so
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Deepwater Asset Management predicts Apple will acquire Peloton in 2024 among the investment firm's annual predictions.
How to turn off macOS Sonoma 'click to reveal desktop': switch off the most annoying change in Mac update history
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Here's how to turn off this annoying new macOS Sonoma feature that makes your applications disappear.
Slow Horses renewed for season 5 after the huge success of season 3
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Slow Horses has been renewed for a fifth season after the huge success of season 3 on Apple TV Plus.
Slow Horses is one of the most popular TV shows of the week
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Slow Horses is one of the most popular TV shows on streaming right now as Apple TV Plus spy thriller smashes into top 10.
An AirTag saves Christmas as stolen luggage tracked to thief's home in North Carolina
By John-Anthony Disotto published
A Miami family tracked their lost luggage to a thief's home on Christmas Day finding other stolen suitcases in the process.
Apple Watch US ban has actually kicked off — here's what you need to know
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 have been removed from Apple's online store with retail stores to follow shortly unless President Biden's administration steps in.
Does iOS 17.2.1 improve the battery on your iPhone? Some release notes seem to think so
By John-Anthony Disotto published
iOS 17.2.1 has arrived, and some regions hint at fixes to battery drain issues.
Lost iPhone 12 still works after spending three months at the bottom of a California river
By John-Anthony Disotto published
An iPhone found at the bottom of a river still powers on despite spending months under water.
20 iOS 17 tips and tricks: the ultimate iPhone cheat sheet
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
The best iOS 17 tips and tricks to get the most from your iPhone's latest software update.
AirPods Max don't sell well enough for Apple to invest in new hardware but we'll get a USB-C port in 2024, reveals top insider
By John-Anthony Disotto published
AirPods Max 2 are coming in 2024, but they won't be as exciting as you'd hoped.
iPhone keeps restarting? Here's how to fix it!
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
If your iPhone keeps restarting without you asking it to, try out a few of these tips and tricks.