Recent questions tagged apple

Description : Can you tell me about Apple watch?

Last Answer : I believe the watch works in conjunction with and through your phone, like an extension or remote access for caller ID and to answer calls. Like Dick Tracy’s wrist radio. More complex functions are done through your phone as before, like for your internet functions.

Description : Will you join us in mourning of El Risitas, the most famous of Apple's engineers?

Last Answer : That guy provides some of the funniest parodies of Apple ever. He's particuilarly good at describing Apple innovations as actual fkups or downgrade features with remedies as profit platforms ... relentless upgrade hype. Did you check out his other videos regarding Americans and the pandemic?

Description : Is it worth spending an extra $100 for the iPhone 12?

Last Answer : Have you looked at videos comparing the two phones? I was recently looking at two different Samsung phones and I found videos on YouTube where they compare the two phones, showing features, ease of use, physical details, and how quickly things download on both.

Description : Does Apple's FaceID (Face Unlock) work with dead people?

Last Answer : Good question! I would say definitely not after the body is decomposing, but I’d like to know if it’s a recent death, if the facial recognition works.

Description : If contacting dead people through seance is real would Steve Jobs be able to give Apple exciting new product ideas?

Last Answer : No. 1. Because “séances” only ever contact people who are in heaven, and Jobs is in Hell, because he could not get past the Gates. Or 2. Jobs was a Buddhist and and has already been reincarnated as a weed recurring periodically during rain season in the Gobi desert.

Description : In Safari on iOS, is there really no way to just export a list of the open tabs’ URLs?

Last Answer : I don’t know if this helps but if you use Chrome instead of Safari, your tabs will automatically transfer amongst all your devices and desk tops. (Actually my son built this feature.) I don’t know about Safari though.

Description : Does an iPhone 3G (in excellent working and cosmetic condition) have any collectible value? If not, do you think it would in the future (if it stayed in the same condition)?

Last Answer : I wouldn't. Sure, there is an off chance that someone might find this to be an interesting curiosity in 10 years. But technology-wise, it is already out of date and will continue to get even more out of ... won't be able to power it up anyway, after a while. Summary: not worth it as a collectible.

Description : Do you thank Alexa, Google, Siri, etc. when she answers your question?

Last Answer : I always say please and thank you , I appreciate all the things my little talking hockey puck tells me! I figure that I am so easily surveilled in a regular sense, I have a cellphone, a laptop, ... booths. When they come for me, I hope I'll get brownie points for geniality and politeness. :-)

Description : Is there an easy way to move files from a Windows PC/Android handset onto an iPad?

Last Answer : Here’s the link for this by Apple Support. I haven’t used iTunes but they look fairly simple to me. Check if that helps.

Description : Should I update to IOS 11?

Last Answer : how would we know? The one thing I’ve learned is that if you don’t update, your devices will pester the shit out of you til you give in.

Description : Are there plans for an iOS app for ask-public?

Last Answer : No. ask-public is no longer being actively developed (as far as I know). There was an app from a third party but that was several years ago now and even then it offered less functionality than the web page on safari.

Description : Now that Games Centre is no longer an app on iOS, is there a third party alternative?

Last Answer : Plus+ is an add-on for IOS games that can connect you to other users playing the same game, along with other games. They have Global Leaderboards and you earn awards for playing games. I believe this is a free app ... have an Iphone, so I'm not sure if it's still free but it was when I tried it.

Description : Do you think Apple is really to blame for this fatal car crash?

Last Answer : Normally I would say that anything that hurts crApple is a good thing, but… They ARE Texans.

Description : Should I be able to use my iPhone 5S with Verizon?

Last Answer : An iPhone 5S still works with Verizon, but Verizon may not allow it to be ported to them. After all, they are in the phone selling business, and iPhone 5S is no longer available via Verizon.

Description : Why can't I send a PDF from my new iphone?

Last Answer : answer:The other person may not be able to receive it because they are on a different carrier and don’t have an iPhone. Send it attached to an email then text them to check their mail.

Description : Is my Iphone restore lost forever?

Last Answer : If you use the back up facility on your phone then the back-up is on your iTunes account so the restore will be there no matter what you use to log into iTunes. Try it on another PC and see if you can see your back up there.

Description : Who supplies the voice for the American male Siri?

Last Answer : I don’t think Apple has publically identified the voice actors and I’m guessing the new voice actors were recorded by Apple with an anonymity clause in their contracts after the first set of voice actors started doing interviews. I don’t think Apple liked that.

Description : Is there a way to get rid of the software update pop up box for Apple?

Last Answer : answer:My advice would be to install the update. Why would you be reluctant to do so?

Description : Is it illegal under false advertisement for iTunes to have a movie offer in the wrong store?

Last Answer : answer:The will most likely categorize it as a clerical error / omission and not as false advertising per se. To prove false advertising, there would have to be some sort display of intent to defraud. Although I sympathize with you, you will not win the argument.

Description : Do you know of an app that makes effective use of 3D Touch?

Last Answer : I've got an app I'm planning that would use it. The really tough part is that its only available on the newest iPhones, so it can only be used with non-essential functionality for the time ... I think it will appear in many more apps as the number of devices that supports the technology increases.

Description : Should I buy I phone 5s today?

Last Answer : I’d wait and get the iPhone SE. It will a bit cost more but will definitely work better with future iOS releases

Description : From the crazy to the bizarre. Would you stop using your iPhone in support of Donald Trump?

Last Answer : Luckily I have a Samsung Galaxy smartphone so I don’t have to deal with Apple or Trump.

Description : How do I get Siri to go away without rebooting my device?

Last Answer : Yes. Be glad she doesn't narrate your thoughts! :) Go to SETTINGS app. Then move down to General. Once there- Siri is listed a bit down on the list. Open that to enter Siri-land. You ... creates some nice shortcuts and hands-free calling. Give her another chance after a bit. You might be surprised!

Description : A MacBook Air 11 sleeve (very minimal) with shoulder straps?

Last Answer : I bought exactly what you’re describing at the Apple Store. It’s made by Thule

Description : How do I forward voice mails with the Apple OS6 smart phone?

Last Answer : There isn't a way to natively forward voicemails. There are a few apps available that allow you to do this but you need to subscribe to them (they basically forward your voicemail from your ... often depends on the carrier sypportjng this feature but I would have thought most major carriers would.

Description : Why can't I connect to the App store with iPhone 4?

Last Answer : I suspect you can only have an account connected to one phone at a time although I may be wrong on that. maybe you have to set up a different account on the newer phone.

Description : Is there an iOS utility that will just create a text list of all URLs I currently have open in Safari tabs?

Last Answer : answer:I'm not aware of apps that will list your tabs. However, there are read later' apps and browser extensions. Many browsers can also be set to sync your bookmarks across devices via the cloud. There' ... I'll sometimes send myself a URL in a text message if I want to view it on another device.

Description : Can I use the same external hard drive for my iPad and laptop?

Last Answer : I don’t know of any external hard drives that you can attach to an ipad. You’ll have to use a regular computer as a data shuttle. Other than that there is not really anything to know. They’ll work like a big ass thumb drive.

Description : How do I make it so that when I get new mail from Gmail it pops up on my screen?

Last Answer : It’s an option in your GMail settings. I get popups on my Mac.

Description : What can I do to bring Youtube back to my computer?

Last Answer : Mine did the same thing I cured it by simply rebooting it,shut it right down wait a few minutes and fire it back up see if that works, it did for me.

Description : What's your favorite yoga app?

Last Answer : Yoga Journal.com

Description : Can you unlink an Apple device from your other ones?

Last Answer : Also, is there a way to delete all the e-mails on it globally? I guess I could do a hard restore but Idon’t necessarily want to delete the other apps.

Description : If you had an iPad and then bought a mini, did you feel a need to keep both?

Last Answer : You can either sell it or give it to someone(your brother, sister, parents or close friend) who would gladly accept your old iPad or may be you should try some of these methods.

Description : How to I manage open apps on my Iphone3?

Last Answer : Have you tried completely rebooting your iPhone? That might reset the Home button.

Description : Jailbreakers, what's your can't live without tweak?

Last Answer : answer:Same for me, and IOS7 looks annoying anyways, For me probably lockinfo.

Description : Apple fans, are you installing iOS7 today, waiting a while, or skipping it altogether?

Last Answer : I’ll download it when my phone alerts me that the update is available, as I always do.

Description : IPhone 5S and iPhone 5S launch day. Anyone care?

Last Answer : I’m pretty sure a geeky guy on my FB just popped a partial.

Description : I owned a Newton MessagePad. Did you?

Last Answer : I remember seeing that device in action. The hand writing recognition was nifty at first glance, but then I noticed sentences ended up being spaced weirdly both vertically and horizontally. I got a palm pilot ... more glyph and less English. I used that PDA for 8 years before I got a smart phone

Description : Apple to provide police with disarming camera mode?

Last Answer : answer:The TSA folks would especially love it because they are one of the most prolific violators, abusing the very young, the very old, the infirm and disabled, not to mention ordinary folks. Sounds ... to such invasive tricks, and yet the photos or video could be downloaded at a later time.

Description : Which book is the best to read about Steve Jobs?

Last Answer : I’ve read that the Walter Isaacson one is very good.

Description : How to make iPad app for business presentation?

Last Answer : Since it will function in a “no connection” environment, it means he wants a presentation that will interact with data and files stored on the iPad. Sounds like he wants a fancy presentation in iWork.

Description : IPad Help: I bought Pages on my laptop, how do I download it onto iPad?

Last Answer : Her iPad is synced with her account. So connect it with her account.

Description : The "x" key keeps popping out on my Macbook Pro. How to proceed?

Last Answer : If you live near a Apple Store this is one of those easy fixes (assuming you are polite) they will do for free. They have bags of extra keys in the back.

Description : Why does my iMac keep turning itself on?

Last Answer : Csll 1–800 MY APPLE.

Description : My laptop just fell 3 feet and hit a ceramic tile floor. It appears to be working fine and is fully backed up. Anything I need to check / any diagnostics I should do?

Last Answer : I would run exhaustive tests on the Hard Disk. It could have damaged sectors.

Description : Facebook's iOS app: any way to optimize or stabilize its performance?

Last Answer : It’s buggy. Well it is on my iPad first gen, iOS 5. I’ve learnt to deal with the crashes and freezing, and I suggest you do the same too. Or you could try using FB through safari.

Description : How do I delete an app from the list of my purchased apps in the App Store?

Last Answer : You can’t. Once it’s on your accounts list of purchases it’s there forever.

Description : Is it possible to get the original YouTube iPad app back?

Last Answer : No. The original youtube app was created by Apple and Apple have discontinued it (along with the original google maps app). Short of downgrading back to iOS 5 which in itself would be tricky as you would need to get that from a 3rd party there is no way to get Apple to put their app back in.

Description : How do I backup an application (photo) on an iPAD?

Last Answer : Back them up through iTunes or a photo program on your hard drive before upgrading. If you onnect to your PC, it should come up and ask you if you want to back them up.

Description : How to replace my MacBook Pro battery?

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