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
Beeper Mini, the iMessage on Android app that Apple shut down, is back — but for how long?
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Beeper Mini is working on Android again after an update to the iMessage app allows the service to bypass Apple's attempts to block it.
iPhone 15: models, specs, price, and release date news
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Apple's iPhone 15 is here! The latest iPhone adds Dynamic Island, USB-C, and much more.
"Apple Inc. is meeting consumers’ demands and setting a tremendous example for other top companies by ditching leather" - Apple named PETA Company of the Year after ditching leather iPhone accessories and more
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Apple is named PETA's "Company of the Year" for the removal of leather products from all of its accessories.
How to transfer data from iPad to iPad
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
How to transfer data from your old iPad to your new one. Get your new device up and running in no time at all!
BenQ PD2706UA review: Your Mac's best friend
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The BenQ PD2706UA is a fantastic monitor for Mac users thanks to great color accuracy and an awesome monitor arm.
Spotify confirms in-app purchases on iPhone are not coming back for now
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Despite reports, Spotify will not be adding in-app purchases back on iPhone anytime soon.
Meta's Messenger is finally taking security seriously by adding end-to-end encryption
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Messenger is finally getting end-to-end encryption by default after all these years.
How to use iMessage on Android securely — blue bubbles everywhere with Beeper Mini
By John-Anthony Disotto published
iMessage for Android is real, thanks to Beeper Mini, and here's how you can set it up and start sending blue bubbles today.
Apple now sells the world's smallest 2-in-1 MagSafe charger, and it's the perfect travel companion for the holidays
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The Twelve South ButterFly is now available exclusively at the Apple Store, and it's the world's tiniest 2-in-1 MagSafe charger.
Does ExpressVPN work with Apple TV?
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
It's easier than ever to use ExpressVPN on the Apple TV, thanks to the App Store.
How to turn off NameDrop in iOS 17
By John-Anthony Disotto published
How to turn off NameDrop in iOS 17 so you have more control over your iPhone's file sharing.
Here's how to watch Killers of the Flower Moon at home today — rent or buy
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Killers of the Flower Moon is available on streaming today, but not on Apple TV Plus like we all expected.
I can't recommend this $500 Mac enough, and it's still on sale after Black Friday
By John-Anthony Disotto published
I love my M2 Mac mini, and you can pick one up for under $500 this holiday season. It's a great deal, I should know, because I used to work for Apple.
Apple's Taylor Swift 2023 Artist of the Year celebration could be coming to Apple TV according to the NYC event's T&Cs
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Taylor Swift is Apple Music's 2023 Artist of the Year, and the celebration event in NYC could be filmed for a special on Apple's streaming service.
Donate to (RED) this holiday season with Apple Pay in your local Apple Store and help the Global Fund fight HIV/AIDS
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Donate directly to the Global Fund to help fight HIV and AIDS this December with every Apple Pay purchase at the Apple Store.
This 10-year-old wants Apple to change the "offensive and insulting" "nerd" glasses emoji
By John-Anthony Disotto published
A young boy from the UK launches a petition for Apple to change its "nerd" emoji as it is "offensive and insulting."
"You talkin' for me?" Robert De Niro accuses Apple of censoring his Gotham Awards speech
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Robert De Niro accuses Apple and the Gotham Awards of censoring Donald Trump from his award ceremony speech.
Transform your Mac and your desk with this Cyber Monday mechanical keyboard
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Grab a colorful mechanical keyboard from Logitech this Cyber Monday with 30% off.
Save $170 on the classiest Apple Watch strap — dress your watch up for dinner
By John-Anthony Disotto published
There's an insane deal on Woot for the Metal Link Apple Watch strap — save $170.
The final hours of the Cyber Monday Apple deals: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and more
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Live The Cyber Monday sales are in full swing, and there are some awesome deals on all your favorite Apple products.
PlayStation Portal stock is hard to find, but these iPhone controllers are excellent this Cyber Monday
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The PlayStation Portal stock levels are low, but you don't need to wait, thanks to these fantastic Cyber Monday iPhone controller deals.
Hurry! Save $1800 on 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max — you've only got 10 hours to claim it
By John-Anthony Disotto published
This B&H Photo deal could be one of the best MacBook deals we've ever seen. Act quick, you can save $1800 now!
I'm an ex-Apple Genius Bar employee and the Mac I use every day is less than $500 with only a few hours of Cyber Monday left
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
I love my M2 Mac mini, and you can pick one up during Black Friday for under $500. It's a great deal, I should know, because I used to work for Apple.