Hartley ProductionsJul 5, 20201 miniOS 14 will finally let you search for emoji from its keyboardiOS 14 sees a feature we've always needed on iOS: a search bar for emoji. macOS & Android have had this ability for years.
Hartley ProductionsJun 25, 20201 minmacOS Big Sur sees the return of the Apple Mac's startup chimemacOS Big Sur brings back the Mac's startup chime that we haven't heard since 2016!
Hartley ProductionsMay 25, 20201 minApple announces new bands and watch faces for Apple Watch to celebrate PrideApple releases new Apple Watch bands and watch faces for Pride 2020.
Hartley ProductionsMay 11, 20203 minGoodbye to Apple's butterfly keyboards on the MacBook! They're no moreApple is no longer using its butterfly keyboard on the MacBook Pro - and for its future releases too,
Hartley ProductionsMay 10, 20202 minNew Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro features trackpad and is backlitApple's new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now features trackpad support, has USB C passthrough charging & the keyboard is backlit.
Hartley ProductionsApr 24, 20203 minApple's 2020 iPhone SE is here! It could be the prefect phone for youApple's new mid-range 2020 iPhone SE is officially here and it has the same specs as the iPhone 11...
Hartley ProductionsApr 19, 20203 minApple's new mid-range iPhone SE can be pre-ordered nowApple's new iPhone SE is trying to attract the mid-range market. Here's all you need to know. Starting price is £419. Pre-order now.
Hartley ProductionsNov 3, 20191 minIf you have an iPhone 5 or older, update its software before midnight tonightIf you have an iPhone 5 or older, upgrade its software today - here's why You may remember us reporting on this on October 20 and if not, you can read the article here. Users should receive a notification on their iPhone urging them to upgrade their iPhone to iOS version 10.3.4. This is the highest version of Apple's iOS software that iPhone 5 will support. If you have already upgraded to the version, there is no need to worry. If not, we urge you to update it before midnight
Hartley ProductionsOct 20, 20192 minIf you have a very old iPhone or iPad - update its software nowIf you use a very old iPhone or iPad - Apple urge customers to update them now Apple urges customers to update their iPhone or iPad - if you have a very old one - to the latest software update that your device can take. If you don't update your device, important functions such as incorrect date and times showing, the loss of GPS functionality and certain apps will cease to work or not work correctly as you'd expect them too. Only some devices can be fixed with an update to th
Hartley ProductionsOct 13, 20192 minmacOS Catalina marks the end of iTunes as it's replaced with Music appIt's time to say 'goodbye' to iTunes Some love it and others hate it: iTunes. It has been criticised in the past for running behind other apps, with its oldish style and not getting regular updates. iTunes was launched way back in 2001 and has been around for almost two decades. It's fair to say that it has revolutionised the way that we listen, organise and store our ever-growing and changing music libraries. The main functions of iTunes will be all moved into separate apps,
Hartley ProductionsSep 23, 20197 minHere's all you need to know from the 2019 September Apple EventIts been a long time in the making - here's all you need to know Apple hosted its annual September Apple Event, live, which took place on Tuesday 10th September 2019 - and here is all you need to know. Apple Arcade We've all known about Apple Arcade for a while. It's a new online Apple-only subscription service the company are offering, alongside Apple TV+ which also features at the event. On stage at the Apple Event last week, three new games were demonstrated. The first was
Hartley ProductionsSep 2, 20191 minApple's next event is happening on 10th SeptemberIt's the event we've all been waiting for There's always so much hype around Apple's events, that are always star-studded and packed full of all of Apple's latest releases and news that everyone needs to know about. The annual event will take place at the Apple Park HQ in Cupertino, California. It's expected that the latest iPhone - iPhone 11 - will be announced at The Apple Event, although this has not been confirmed. The Verge reports that Apple could also be showing off th
Hartley ProductionsJul 17, 20191 minSpotify now supports multitasking on iPad after app updateSpotify finally has the feature we've all been waiting for The feature that everyone has been wanting has finally arrived on the Spotify app on iPad! With the new updated Spotify app, you'll now be able to use the multitasking features available on the iPad. The multitasking features on the new iPads are: Split View and Slide Over. We have tested this on some iPads and updated the app via the App Store and we're very grateful these multitasking features have been added. In th
Hartley ProductionsJun 24, 20192 minRecall: 15-inch MacBook Pro as batteries could catch fire, says AppleOlder models with a Retina Display are being recalled Let's be clear here, not every single 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Displays are being recalled, only a limited number as Apple say the batteries could catch fire, meaning they pose a health and safety risk. According to technology website, The Verge, Apple says the affected models are the ones sold between September 2015 and February 2017. What happens if I'm affected? First off, you need to check if you have the model
Hartley ProductionsJun 16, 20192 miniMovie for iOS gets huge updateiMovie for iOS gets a huge update with new features iMovie is Apple's answer to video editing on the go. It's available on all iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch), for free and comes pre-installed on the devices out-of-the-box. It gets better and better in every update, even with those that just contain bug fixes. The new update, which is available to download for free in the App Store now, has brought with it a host of new features that could put it back in the game as th
Hartley ProductionsJun 11, 20192 minAll you need to know about the 2019 Mac ProApple's new Mac Pro is coming very soon - here's all you need to know It'll be arriving 'this fall' (we always love that). Apple's all-new and improved 2019 Mac Pro was announced at its WWDC a few days ago. Its had a complete re-design and features some insane specs, all of which you can find out more, below. Apple have not yet published a date for when the new 2019 Mac Pro will be released. All we know is that it'll be released sometime in the Autumn. There are, however, sug
Hartley ProductionsJun 2, 20191 minAre iTunes' days numbered?Are the days of iTunes numbered? iTunes is developed by Apple Inc, the creators of the MacBook, iPhone and iPad. iTunes was first released back in January 2001 and is available for download on both macOS and Windows, although it's already pre-installed on Apple devices. MacRumors and The Verge have reported that the kill-off of iTunes has been on the cards for a while. iTunes has felt outdated whenever it's used. Most days now, people use Apple Music or Spotify to stream musi
Hartley ProductionsMay 29, 20192 minApple updates iPod touch for the first time in 4 yearsIt's still here, the iPod touch finally gets an update after almost 4 years If you thought it had been discontinued, you're wrong. The iPod touch still lives, although the tab for 'iPod' no longer features on Apple's website, it can still be accessed on the footer of Apple's site. This'll be the first update to the iPod touch since 2015, when the sixth generation iPod touch was released. Here's a link for those who want to check it out. Apple have made a few changes to its fa
Hartley ProductionsMay 4, 20192 minWhich? accuse Apple of “significantly overstating” battery life on iPhone devicesConsumer group Which? have accused Apple of “significantly overstating” the battery life of its iPhone handsets Which? have tested nine models of iPhone, mobile phones produced by Apple, in a new report whilst carrying out tests and it seems that battery life in those tested do not match the figures that Apple claim. As we all know, the battery life of any modern smartphone, if that be an Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Note, Google Pixel and so on, can vary depending on the
Hartley ProductionsApr 3, 20191 minApple ditches AirPower wireless charging matApple ditches one of its products that never made it to the shelfs: its wireless charging mat, named 'AirPower'. The concept and product, was launched back in September 2017 by Apple and its purpose was to charge multiple Apple products at the same time. It could charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, for example, without having to plug them in to a socket in the wall. Apple have said, in a statement: "...we’ve concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards and