iOS 16 Tricks

Posted on September 21, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

“Apple’s iOS 16 update changed your iPhone. Here’s how to change it back, make it better and do more.”

So tells us Heather Kelly, on The Washington Post:

Lurking inside every major smartphone update are a mix of changes we like, changes we don’t and features we don’t even know are there yet. Apple’s iOS 16 update for iPhones came out last week, and behind the flashier updates like editable messages is a whole list of subtle tweaks.

These big Apple updates always add in new settings and ways to customize your devices. On iPhones, that can mean introducing clutter and confusion, or just challenging creatures of habit who don’t like it when buttons move around (hello). Let us guide you through your phone’s new look, including that bigger clock.

I definitely need figure out some changes!

To check it all out, PYBT: How to customize your lock screen and 9 other iOS 16 tricks.

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iOS 16 Tricks & Tips

Posted on September 21, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Updated your iPhone to iOS 16? Want to/need to change some stuff back to the way *you* like it? Interested in other stuff that can be done?

Well, Heather Kelly, at The Washington Post, has some really cool answers for you:

Apple’s iOS 16 update changed your iPhone. Here’s how to change it back, make it better and do more.

Lurking inside every major smartphone update are a mix of changes we like, changes we don’t and features we don’t even know are there yet. Apple’s iOS 16 update for iPhones came out last week, and behind the flashier updates like editable messages is a whole list of subtle tweaks.…

To check out Heather’s cool list of stuff, PYBT: How to customize your lock screen and 9 other iOS 16 tricks.

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Getting Text Out of Photos!!

Posted on September 20, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Apple posted a great article on how to get text out of photos and images in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15:

With iOS 15 and later or iPadOS 15.1 and later, you can use Live Text to copy text in photos, translate languages, make a call, and more.

Live Text recognizes information within your photos and online images, so you can make a call, send an email, or look up directions with a tap. You can also use Live Text in the Camera app or when using Camera in apps like Notes or Reminders — point your camera at a photo or image with text, then tap the Live Text button…

For the whole deal, PYTB: Copy and translate text from photos on your iPhone or iPad.

Thanks to Bob Langdon for the tip.

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

Posted on September 20, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

It was a wild and crazy discussion/Q&A! Wow!!

The Meeting after the Meeting involved doom of Disney, Apple hating, 1Password issues, issues when a spouse/partner passes away, myth-izing, Mac talk shows, hybrid (online and live combined) meetings, getting to Di-No, stopping by Joshua Tree, lots of TV, and cursing on HomePod.

That’s my story; I’m sticking to it!

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September 19th General Meeting

Posted on September 1, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Apple’s Far Out Event

Dave will be reporting on the iPhone 14 intro! Dunno about you, but I need to know!!

Regular Features

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing includes a Mophie USB-C wall charger, a $25.00 Apple gift card, a mystery Apple gift card, a Thunderbolt Magnum slim wall mount battery charger, and Thunderbold Magnum AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries. Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting will be conducted on Zoom. The gory details have arrived: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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Far Out!!!

Posted on August 24, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Apple’s releasing the iPhone 14, from Jeff Butts, on MacObserver:

The speculation is over, and the date is official. Apple will announce the iPhone 14 and, presumably, the Apple Watch Series 8 on Sept. 7. In an event dubbed “Far Out,” the Cupertino-based tech giant will also host its first in-person iPhone event since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apple’s next media event will be primarily focused on the new iPhone 14. Sure, Apple’s liable to announce at least one other product launch then, but its smartphone is always the headliner for these early fall events. Cupertino announced the “Far Out” event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. Pacific time. Here’s how that works out for several other cities throughout the world.

PYBT: Apple Announces September 7 ‘Far Out’ Event to Launch iPhone 14 for more gory details.

Thanks to Andrew Zima for the tip.

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Apple Fixes Security Vulnerabilities

Posted on August 17, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Jeff Butts reports, on MacObserver, Apple security updates for iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS Ventura:

Apple released updates for iOS, iPadOS and macOS Monterey on Wednesday. Bringing the operating systems to iOS 15.6.1, iPadOS 15.6.1 and macOS Monterey 12.5.1, the new versions include mainly bug fixes along with some urgent security updates.

According to the release notes, the latest update mainly includes several bug fixes. However, there are also two zero-day exploits the Cupertino-based company says are addressed in iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1.

PYBT for the complete report: Apple Fixes Zero-Day Security Vulnerabilities with iOS and iPadOS 15.6.1, MacOS Monterey 12.5.1.

Thanks to Andrew Zima for the tip.

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Were You at the Meeting Last Night?

Posted on August 16, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

If not, you missed even more useful and interesting stuff about the Finder we all needed to know!

The Meeting after the Meeting had to do with getting documents across all devices; iCloud photo sharing; flooding & gawd-awful temps in the desert; passwords in 1Password & Keychain; backup, backup, backup; Leonard Nimoy & a hammer; how to kill a spinner hard drive; and selling a digital copier.

That’s my story; I’m sticking to it!

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August 15th General Meeting

Posted on August 1, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

Tips & Tricks for the Finder

Regular Features

Apps & Traps – Our essential monthly feature on interesting new products and services for iOS and OS X, brought to you by Dave Whitby.

Apple News & Updates

Q&A

Our rewarding Monthly Prize Drawing. Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the drawing (among other things) should work.

. Be on the lookout, on the Web site, for the Zooming, (Re)Joining, Drawing post, which will have the all gory details on how the drawing (among other things) should work.

The meeting will be conducted on Zoom. The gory details have arrived: Tech Check!

The Meeting after the Meeting is back with us. Hang on in Zoom, after the General meeting, and chat with everyone!

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Who Are You and What Do You Do?

Posted on July 25, 2022 by SGVAUG BlogMaster

At The Sweet Setup:

In this series, we post a new interview with someone about what software they use on their Mac, iPhone, or iPad. We do these interviews because not only are they fun, but a glimpse into what tools someone uses and how they use those tools can spark our imagination and give us an idea or insight into how we can do things better.

Today’s victim, er, interviewee:

I have loved slowly fidgeting with my iPhone Home Screen, especially with the new updates to iOS over the years.

But I think it’s time for a total revamp. My Lock Screen image has been the same for at least five years. Some of my apps have been in the same place since I got my first iPhone, almost 10 years ago. So, I decided it was time to change it up.

When I sat down to think about what I wanted my iPhone to accomplish for me, it was easier to figure out what changes I wanted to make. I see my iPhone as a tool. A tool for connection and communication. A tool that also sometimes needs some limits so my screen time summary doesn’t tell me I could have gotten a part-time job with the time I spent on my phone.

You can catch Chloe’s complete story here: See How Chloe Revamped Her iPhone Home Screen with Widgets

“Back issues” can be found here: Sweet Setup Interviews.

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