Is Apple Music not showing lyrics on your iPhone? The app's time-synced feature is a super-fun way to get into the rhythm, but sometimes, you might notice these lines disappear. It's hard to jam out when you can't sing along. The good news is there …
Lees meerGoogle Chrome on iOS appears to be ramping up its offline capabilities by improving its existing Reading List feature. For those unfamiliar, Reading List on Chrome is quote similar to Safari's, which allows users to save articles to catch up later, …
Lees meerWhen my iPhone screen turned yellow, I initially thought the display was damaged beyond repair and that I'd need a replacement. Thankfully, after some research, I learned that's not always the case. The underlying problem might not necessarily be ha…
Lees meerIs the App Store not updating your iPhone apps automatically? I've been putting up with the same issue for months now, and it's more than just a minor inconvenience. Some apps start acting wonky unless you update them. What's worse is that while sev…
Lees meerIf you're a big fan of the Fallout video game series, why not bring a piece of the post-apocalyptic world to your wrist? With a Pip-Boy face on your Apple Watch, you can step into the role of a wasteland wanderer every time you glance down. You don'…
Lees meerCanalys' latest research shows that the smartphone market in China has rebounded after two years. The smartphone shipment had a drop of 18% in 2022. The bad news is that Apple has lost its sheen in the Chinese market. The company has literally plung…
Lees meerAfter updating to iOS 17.4.1, my iPhone started randomly restarting. What was initially a mild annoyance quickly made my phone nearly unusable. Although unexpected and alarming, it's worth noting that this iOS update had its fair share of issues, fr…
Lees meerApple launched the iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 Developer Beta. It ironed out some minor bugs to provide an overall smoother experience, although it's premature to tell if the new stable release will have any noteworthy user-facing features. Here's how …
Lees meerAnother day, another Apple-Spotify incident. Apple's App Store review process has rejected a recent update submitted by Spotify for its iOS app for the European Union. The update included in-app pricing information, a requirement mandated by a recen…
Lees meerGoogle’s Chrome’s media control option on macOS lets you control audio and video playback without opening the tab. For instance, you can control YouTube video or audio while working on other Chrome tabs. Google has added a new feature directed at im…
Lees meerThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has accused Apple of using minerals obtained via illegal means from the eastern region of the country, where violence, child labor, and other human rights violations are rampant. The DRC's lawyers say that Appl…
Lees meerMeta-owned instant messaging platform, WhatsApp is stepping up security for iPhone users with the introduction of passkeys, per a recent announcement on X. More importantly, it comes hot on the heels of Android debut around six months ago, and now t…
Lees meerThose looking for information on how to connect AirPods to a PS5 may need to brace for some bad news. Due to the limitations of Bluetooth tech, Sony doesn't necessarily want gamers using wireless headphones, and potentially for a good reason. Noneth…
Lees meerWhether you listen to music, watch movies, or play games on your computer, optimal sound quality is essential for a good listening experience. You can change numerous settings in streaming apps and on your Mac, but for advanced configuration, consid…
Lees meerVPNs offer several benefits, like protecting your IP address for increased online privacy and bypassing geo-restrictions. But with so many options available, choosing the right one can be difficult. That's why I've put together this comprehensive re…
Lees meerYour iPhone speaker was working fine until recently, but after updating to iOS 17, you can't hear media audio or ringer alerts anymore. Is this a serious hardware problem or just a confusing software glitch? Based on the Apple Support Community, it'…
Lees meeriPhone’s activation market share has dipped to the lowest in the last six years in the U.S., which is a concerning sign, as per a recent report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). It also means that if the iPhone is losing, its riva…
Lees meerApple AirTags are indeed a nifty product, especially when you habitually miss things around. In one such instance, the AirTag and dash cam footage helped a California resident recover his stolen BMW, according to a report from NBC. The man in qu…
Lees meerWould Google still be Google if a new feature isn't exclusive to the US? Being a Pixel 8 owner in India (yes, I write for The Mac Observer), I have experienced what it takes to be a Google customer who isn't residing in the US; I didn't get half of …
Lees meerPavel Durov, CEO of messaging app Telegram, said Apple's removal of Telegram from the Chinese App Store last week did not affect the app's download numbers in China. Instead, Durov criticized Apple's app store policies, calling them a "walled garden…
Lees meerMac Recovery Assistant is a built-in tool that appears when you set up Macs for the first time—you'll see it on brand-new and used (but fully erased) devices alike. It lets you restore Time Machine backups, repair internal storage systems, and reins…
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