Apple's iCloud can be handy for syncing your data across devices, but sometimes you want to turn iCloud syncing off for particular apps. Here's how to do it for Notes on iOS or iPadOS.While apps and services generally have an online component, there's nothing stopping you from avoiding it. With apps like Apple's Notes synchronizing with iCloud, that may be a problem for data a user may deem as extremely private, to a level that they don't want a duplicate stored online, despite iCloud's high level of security and privacy.Handily, Apple has included ways to disable the synchronization feature for Notes, so they can be kept local to your hardware an nowhere else. Read more...

Macworld If you’re reading this story on a browser, you’ll see a small lock icon in the address bar just like you would if you were reading something on 9to5Mac, the Verge, or Apple’s site. For years, it’s been a universal symbol of safety and security… and now Google has announced that it’s going away. Why? Because the lock never actually meant what people thought it meant. As a universal symbol of security, the lock conveys a sense of trustworthiness and encryption, but it really means something much more mundane: the network connection between the browser and the site is encrypted and cannot be tampered with or eavesdropped on by third parties. That doesn’t necessarily mean the site itself is…

Apple’s revenue from India grew by 50% in the recently concluded fiscal year, according to reports. The company’s steps to increase production and improve its retail footprint in the country could help to sustain this impressive momentum. Apple’s focus on increasing sales in India could reap rich rewards in the long run, thanks to the country’s massive addressable market. Here are some of the key factors that contributed to Apple’s growth in India: • Increased production: Apple has been increasing its production of iPhones in India in recent years. Due to avoiding high import tariffs, shipping, and other factors, this has made its products more affordable and accessible to Indian consumers. • Improved retail footprint: Apple has also been expanding its retail…