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TECHNOLOGY – Features and Enhancements in Apple iOS 12 for iPad and iPhone

iOS 12 brings performance improvements and exciting new features to iPhone and iPad. Photos introduces new features to help you rediscover and share the photos in your library, Memoji—a new, more customizable Animoji—make Messages more expressive and fun, Screen Time helps you and your family understand and make the most of the time spent on… Continue reading TECHNOLOGY – Features and Enhancements in Apple iOS 12 for iPad and iPhone

Five Problems with the Latest Release of Apple Numbers 4.0 Spreadsheet Software for iOS

Software updates and releases of the popular Apple Numbers spreadsheet software have been plagued with bugs in recent years. Unfortunately, these bugs and broken or missing features, result in a disruption to user workflow and they diminish the trust consumers have in the Apple brand. The bugs also suggest that those developing the software aren’t… Continue reading Five Problems with the Latest Release of Apple Numbers 4.0 Spreadsheet Software for iOS

Apple iPhone iOS 10.3.1 Update Stuck on “Update Requested”

Most smartphones, mobile devices, and laptop computers require that the unit be plugged into power or have a certain battery level before an update can be installed. When attempting to install an update there would normally be a message stating “You must plug into power before the update can continue.” However, with the Apple iPhone… Continue reading Apple iPhone iOS 10.3.1 Update Stuck on “Update Requested”

Apple iPhone Buying Guide

A common question people have these days is with regard to which mobile device to purchase. I typically recommend the Apple iPhone using AT&T. I’ll briefly share about my choice of phone and carrier, then get down to choosing which iPhone is best. For Fall 2016 the choice is relatively easy. Mobile Carrier Verizon has… Continue reading Apple iPhone Buying Guide

Same Sex Relationship Emoji Images Now Included in Apple iPhone iOS 6 and Mountain Lion OS X 10.8 for Gay (LGBTQ) Aware Icons

Summary. In Apple iPhone iOS 5, the Emoji image icons were available for the first time – native in the OS. However, only heterosexual icons were available. History. Prior to iOS 5, it was necessary to install a third-party keyboard/font to create colorful cartoon-like icons inline with text. A recipient would also need the Emoji installed… Continue reading Same Sex Relationship Emoji Images Now Included in Apple iPhone iOS 6 and Mountain Lion OS X 10.8 for Gay (LGBTQ) Aware Icons

iPhone iOS 5.0.1 Update Battery Charging Indicator Problem

Technology > Apple Summary. This page offers information about a bug with the recent iOS 5.0.1 update for iPhone and iPad. The battery charging indicator may incorrectly display the battery power level and/or charging status. Unplugging the device may help reset the display and begin the charging process again. Video. The video below demonstrates this… Continue reading iPhone iOS 5.0.1 Update Battery Charging Indicator Problem

Deciphering, Writing, and Translating Chinese Language Character Script Using iPad, iPod, or iPhone and Google Translate

Effective Living > Communications > Langauge Learning Summary. For written languages that use mostly romanized letters, such as Spanish, it’s usually possible to type words directly into Google Translate and learn their meaning. However, with Chinese characters, there is no equivalent on a typical computer keyboard to recreate a Chinese character that you are looking… Continue reading Deciphering, Writing, and Translating Chinese Language Character Script Using iPad, iPod, or iPhone and Google Translate