BATTERYFORPC BLOG
iOS 16.4.1 (a): How to Download Apple's Rapid Security Response
Here's everything you need to know about this new type of iPhone update. Apple released its first iPhone Rapid Security Response update, called iOS 16.4.1 (a), on Monday. The company said the update is recommended for all users and it applies important security fixes to iPhones, but Apple didn't release security notes associated with the update. To download the update, go to Settings > Gener ... Read more
2023-05-08 02:27:50
7 Months in With the iPhone 14 Pro: The Good, Bad and Great
The rumored iPhone 15 is months away, but we check in on the state of the iPhone 14 Pro seven months after its release. Spring has sprung. Baseball is in full swing, Tax Day is behind us and we're past the halfway point until Apple typically announces new iPhone models. Last September, we got the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Apple's top-of-the-line jewels introduced the much-hyped Dynamic Island ... Read more
2023-05-08 02:25:02
Clear Your iPhone Storage With These Easy Tricks
Apps, photos, playlists and videos can pile up quickly. We help you clear up some space on your iPhone. Now that May is upon us, it's time to do some spring cleaning. One place might you might not think to clean is your iPhone's storage. Those apps, photos, playlists and videos can pile up quickly, and our phones can only hold so much. From offloading apps to transporting essential items to the c ... Read more
2023-05-08 02:24:04
How to Pick the Best Keyboard Case for the iPad Pro
It's Apple versus Brydge versus Logitech in the battle to make your new M1 iPad feel more like a laptop. The iPad Pro is a beast of a machine, working as both a tablet you can watch Netflix on and a power-horse workstation, thanks to its M2 processor, gorgeous display and optional 5G. If you want the best experience possible, taking full advantage of what the iPad Pro is capable of, you definitel ... Read more
2023-05-08 02:21:47
Pixel Fold Confirmed: See Google's First Foldable Phone Before I/O
Google I/O is this Wednesday, and the tech giant will reveal more details then. It's official. The Pixel Fold is real. After months of rumors, Google on Thursday offered up a look at the Pixel Fold, confirming that the company plans to launch its first foldable phone soon. A page in the Google store and a video posted to Twitter show several views of the phone. Google didn't provide any specifi ... Read more
2023-05-08 02:21:04
Samsung's Next Smartwatches Will Be All About Sleep and Health Tracking
New Galaxy Watches coming later this year will be the first to get Samsung's new software, which is full of sleep and wellness updates. Samsung is doubling down on sleep, fitness and wellness features for its upcoming Galaxy Watch line. The company teased a handful updates coming in its new One UI 5 Watch software, which will debut on upcoming watches later this year. Such additions include a b ... Read more
2023-05-05 20:44:49
Google's First Foldable Phone Confirmed: Take a Look at the Pixel Fold
The tech giant will reveal more details at Google I/O next week. After months of rumors, the Pixel Fold is real. Google on Thursday offered up an official look at the Pixel Fold, confirming it plans to launch its first foldable phone soon. A page on the Google store and video posted to Twitter show several views of the phone. Google didn't provide any specifications for the phone, but the tease ... Read more
2023-05-05 20:43:39
iOS 16: The 15 Coolest Features You Probably Didn't Know Existed
From viewing your hidden Wi-Fi passwords to removing duplicate photos and videos, these 15 iOS 16 features will definitely change how you use your iPhone. I'm going to walk you through everything you need to know about the best lesser-known gems in iOS 16, like password-protected photo albums, easily accessible Wi-Fi passwords and more. Don't miss: iPhone 14 Review: A Good Upgrade for Most Peo ... Read more
2023-05-05 20:43:03
Tipping at the Apple Store? How and Where It Might Happen
The union representing a Maryland Apple store wants you to be able to show your gratitude. A union demand at an Apple Store in Maryland could open the door to tipping by Apple customers for their in-store transactions. The request for a tipping option is one of a number of demands that the union made of the company this week, according to Bloomberg. Employees at the store in Towson, Maryland -- ... Read more
2023-05-05 20:41:50
Microsoft Opens Up Bing AI Chat Preview to All, Adds Support for Third-Party Services
You no longer need to join a waitlist to use Bing's chat feature. Microsoft is opening up its Bing AI search and chatbot service to more people. On Thursday, the tech giant said it's doing away with the waitlist that had gated access to the OpenAI GPT-boosted search and also revealed third-party apps and services will be able to to build on top of its platform. The new Bing preview, which emerg ... Read more
2023-05-04 21:25:01