Apple Books is a great way to read and listen to books, audiobooks, and magazines on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. But before you can start reading, you need to authorize your computer. This can be done in a few simple steps. To authorize a computer for Apple Books on Mac: (more…)

Kinsa Health's QuickScan thermometer and app provide simple and accurate temperature, symptom, and community health tracking — but the app has a few bugs.Having an accurate and easy-to-use thermometer is a must, especially when flu season hits. We wanted to know whether a smart thermometer is an upgrade compared to mercury-powered glass thermometers of the past.Kinsa Health launched in 2012 with a mission to curb the spread of infectious illness through the use of technology. Ten years later, these smart thermometers are so ubiquitous that many schools require them for back-to-school shopping lists. Read more...

AirPods not working? Whether you’re having issues getting them connected or with charging, trouble with sound, or something else, follow along for 5 ways to fix AirPods. We’ll also cover how to check if you’re eligible for a free AirPods Pro replacement from Apple. more… The post AirPods not working? Here are 5 ways to fix them appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Photo by Becca Farsace / The Verge Apple is experimenting with larger iMacs, including a 32-inch version, for the future of its famous desktop line, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who wrote in the subscriber-only version of his Power On newsletter today that development is still early, so much could change. He doesn’t believe we’ll see one before the end of 2024. Gurman also tweaked his predicted timeline for the M3-powered iMac he said in March would be coming as soon as the second half of this year at the earliest. This time, he said he expects them by early next year. It makes sense that Apple would be working on a bigger iMac. People like bigger screens! And while…

Whether you’re just curious how your iPhone battery health is holding up or you’re having issues with battery life or unexpected shutdowns, it’s easy to check in iOS Settings. Below we’ll cover how to see iPhone battery health, tips on when it’s time to get a replacement, charge cycle expectations, and more. more… The post How to see iPhone battery health and when is it time for a replacement? appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isn’t quite like Google Stadia or Xbox Game Pass. So if you’ve got questions about it, we’ve got plenty of answers. Updated 07/07/23: Slay the Spire+ and LEGO DUPLO World+ are now available. What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features more than 150 games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games you’ll only find on the service and others that can be found on the regular App Store or even other platforms. Apple Arcade isn’t a streaming service like Xbox Live Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW. Games must be downloaded…