Episode 201, Winter ‘Slopes’ App offers new features for Apple Watch and Ultra winter ski and snowboarding enthusiasts

In this podcast we will review the winter skiing and snowboarding application ‘Slopes’ and all its new features for Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra owners this season.  We will additionally tell you about a new Action Button feature that has been added to the Apple Watch Ultra for the Slopes application.  Happy Holidays!

Apple AR, VR operating system now called ‘xrOS’

Apple has reportedly changed the name of its mixed-reality operating system to “xrOS,” signaling that the company may be close to releasing a mixed-reality headset. Apple’s “realityOS,” the suspected operating system for its dedicated AR and VR platform, has potentially been renamed to “xrOS.”According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple may release its combination AR/VR headset …

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Digital car keys can be shared between iPhone and Pixel users

Google released an update for Pixel phones that allow users to send and receive digital car keys to iPhone users. Car Key now shareable across iPhone and Pixel devices Apple first introduced digital car key support in iOS 13.6 and Pixel users can now share keys with iPhone users. Google says the cross-platform sharing feature …

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iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 14 Pro: Size doesn’t matter but everything else does

Following Apple’s annual update to its all-conquering smartphone range, there are now four new iPhones: the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. If you are trying to decide between the similarly sizes iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro we are here to help you decide if it is …

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Everything coming from Apple in December: Are any holiday surprises on the way?

December is typically a slow month for Apple. There are rarely any significant new hardware releases, and those that are typically are announced and preordered earlier, with December delivery dates. The most significant new Apple releases in December tend to be operating system updates. We get iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates near the end of …

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How to reset macOS Privacy preferences when other options don’t work

It won’t be surprising to regular readers of Mac 911 that your faithful correspondent and his family routinely have trouble across their devices and services, some of which lead to columns in this fine publication. The only time that is jarring is when I search for a solution and find that I am apparently the …

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Apple Stores worldwide turn (RED) for World AIDS Day

Marking World AIDS Day on December 1, hundreds of Apple Stores are adding (PRODUCT)RED window and product displays, and Apple online is promoting its related books, apps, and videos. Apple has been working with (RED) to support the Global Fund’s fight to end AIDS since 2006. A portion of the profits from distinctive red versions …

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ElevationLab TagVault: Surface review: Nigh-indestructible AirTag case sticks to almost any surface

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Hides AirTag Provides nearly unremovable attachment Rugged & waterproof (IP68) Can unscrew gasketed lid to replace battery Cons No additional adhesive for re-application Can be difficult to unscrew lid Our Verdict The TagVault: Surface puts an AirTag in a tough, waterproof case on any surface while still allowing an …

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