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  1. H

    How does iCloud Music Library *actually* work?

    Hey all! I am an avid music collector and have used Google Play Music for almost a decade now because of it's cloud-based music locker service that it offers alongside streaming. Since it's shutting down in October, I have my eyes on Apple Music as the closest replacement. I am trying to clarify...
  2. c14nhl

    Apple Pencil - New Tips?

    I’ve been using my Apple Pencil 2 since launch date of iPad Pro 11” 2018. I use my Pencil primarily for note taking at work, so Mon - Fri every week. Therefore I’ve used my Pencil loads! Recently I’ve noticed the gaps in my writing, as if I’ve lifted the Pencil, and the reverse where the “ink”...
  3. J

    Resolved Missing components on MacBook Pro Motherboard

    So I had recently bought a used MacBook Pro 2016 13 inch Touch Bar from a local seller. After some use I've noticed the speakers sounded a bit funky so I went ahead to open it but noticed that some of the screws were worn down. Upon taking the bottom cover off I immediately noticed that there...
  4. Skeptical.me

    Apple Watch ECG functionality soon to be available in Australia?

    In this article https://ibb.co/KWTwzcC it states that the ECG functionality may soon be available in Australia. If you're an Aussie we've been waiting for this to be available on our Apple Watch. Unfortunately, there has been no advertising from Apple to state this functionality isn't...
  5. Sam Webb

    Crazy Macbook Pro Delivery From China

    Hi, I ordered a custom Macbook pro a couple weeks ago and according to Apple it should be coming tomorrow on Friday. I live on the UK and so far the journey this Macbook has taken seems to make no sense to me. 15/07/2020 - 13:49 Incheon, Korea, Republic of Your package is in transit. We're...
  6. KillerScoregasm

    Lite WatchOS

    Is it just me or do a lot of you all think a lot of folks could benefit from a lite watchOS option? Not only for older devices but for those who just don’t need/want all the extras. I bought my watch with the intention of using all the time and now I use it to read text without pulling my phone...
  7. Arthur Getting

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro - Multiple Secure Boot Certificates Causing Corrupting/Bricking

    I installed Windows 10 on my Mac Pro 5.1 using a UBS stick and ended up signing multiple Secure Boot certificates to it. I know I should have used a Windows 10 DVD instead. I am worried about corruption on my Mac and bricking it. Does anyone know how to fix this? I bought a new graphics card and...
  8. M

    Late 2009 Mac mini SSD upgrade

    Hi, I have a late 2009 Mac mini and I was planning on upgrading the hard drive to an ssd, my plan is to use a hard drive caddy: (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Proster-Compatible-Adapter-MacBook-SuperDrive/dp/B00EXPJADG/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=mac+mini+ssd+bracket&qid=1593497981&sr=8-5)...
  9. CPark98

    My Concepts for a 2021 MacBook Pro 16" With Mini-LED and Apple Silicon

    It took me about an hour to throw these together in Illustrator. These are purely imaginative concepts for a potential lineup of 16 inch MacBook Pros. Let me know what you think of them.
  10. N

    Siri draining my battery overnight

    iPhone 11 drain overnight . No app running . WiFi off cellular off phone capacity 100 iPhone bought less than a month . iOS up to date
  11. I

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 5,1 Not Booting

    *URGENTLY NEED HELP ON MY MAC PRO 5, 1* Hello, I bought a 5, 1 quad core 2.8ghz mid 2010 mac pro the other day from a guy on craigslist, but didn’t test it before taking it off his hands because he assured me it was working and had tested it in the morning. When I got home and booted it up, I...
  12. A

    MacBook Pro (A1989, mid-2018) Not Powering On - No Water/Drop/Shock Damage

    I have a 20-month old A1989 (661-09759, i7-16GB-256GB, mid-2018 touch bar) that has stopped powering on (running Mojave, it was installing 2020-003 security update the last time it was on). Per Apple store and a third-party tech, it has an unknown logic board issue that requires a replacement...
  13. christiann

    Where can I get a free iMac, iBook, Mac Mini, eMac, any PowerPc Apple Computer?

    Hi all, Ive been looking for an iMac, or an iBook, Mac Mini, any PowerPc Apple Computer for free and no luck. I’ve contacted eWaste places.. tried Facebook, Craigslist, Letgo, Offerup, Freecycle, and now I am frustrated from looking OVER a year. I am in the Southern California area, where can I...
  14. K

    Apps TuneIn - Changing the list of Radio station on Apple Watch

    TuneIn app is now supporting Radio streaming directly on the Apple Watch: https://www.carplaylife.com/apps/app-tunein-radio/ But I cannot find a way to add or remove Radio stations on TuneIn app on my Apple Watch. Does anyone know how to change the list of Radio stations on Apple Watch?
  15. S

    Old Mac game

    Hi. I'm looking for an old 2D Mac game my brother and I used to play. There were 2 players on the screen at one time, where each player was a circle with a cannon. The circle traveled in a direction on a predetermined track, and the only movement you could do was to reverse direction. You...
  16. philliez98

    Magic Keyboard Defect/Tear

    Hi Everyone, I was hoping I could get some guidance/opinion on an issue I’ve discovered with my Magic Keyboard for my 11“ iPad Pro. On the left hinge area (near the USB-C port) there seems to be some kind of bubbling or fraying. It almost looks like it could tear at some point in near future...
  17. D

    Did Apple remove the service that was able to check the warranty status of its products?

    Just as the title says: I can´t find anymore the webpage or service that Apple has always offered in which you could just check the warranty status of any of their products by introducing its serial number in a form together with a captcha verification code. Does anyone knows if it was...
  18. AlexJ092

    All iPads Which iPad to buy?

    Hi Everyone, I am currently using an iPad Air 2 (Since the day it was released) and I think I am due an upgrade. The battery life has taken a sudden dive and also a very overheating issues etc so now is the time to say goodbye. I mostly use my iPad to play games from the App Store, a few emails...
  19. AlexJ092

    Best place to sell Apple Watch Edition?

    Hi Everyone, I have a Apple Watch Edition Series 2 (White) and I am looking at trading it in towards a new Series 5 Edition. Where would be best to sell? I have looked at Apple but when I put the serial number in it shows up as a Aluminium watch? Thanks in advance for your advise.
  20. S

    AirPods 2 Gen 2. Good for iPad + Mac Pro + Android Phone?

    Hi all, As I'm currently juggling 3 different sets of headphones / earphones depending on the machine I'm on, I'm looking to be able to cut it all down to one wireless pair for everything. My main 3 machines that I'd be using them with are: Mac Pro 2013 (My work / development / music rig) iPad...