Update on AirTag Safety & Privacy
Media reports suggest that miscreants are trying to use Apple’s AirTag location trackers to stalk people. Apple has responded with personal safety advice and promised AirTag safety enhancements.
Be Safe… Setup your iPhone’s Emergency SOS Auto Call Feature
Did you know that pressing and holding the side button and one of the volume buttons on an iPhone 8 or later brings up a screen that lets you power your iPhone off, show your medical ID, and invoke Emergency SOS?
Safety Issue: What to do if your iDevice has a Bulging Battery!
If your iPhone, iPad, MacBook or Apple Car has a bulging battery, disconnect it and shut it off immediately—the problem is critical. Then read this article for details on what happened and how to deal with it.
Apple Answered Questions Surrounding Their Expanded Protections for Children
Apple’s recently announced expanded protections for child safety have generated a firestorm of criticism and confusion. We attempt to answer some of the most common questions we’ve received.
Buy Quality Cables to Avoid Possible Device Damage or Even Fires
It’s tempting to buy cheap Lightning and USB-C cables, but it can be a false economy if that inexpensive cable fries your iPhone or MacBook. Read on for more about how to keep your cables working for the long run.