While Apple’s automatic sharing of Wi-Fi passwords feels like magic, it doesn’t work in every situation. For a more reliable manual approach, use the Show Network QR Code feature in the new Passwords app.
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You Can Now Migrate Purchases from One Apple Account to Another
After decades of users asking to be able to merge Apple Accounts, Apple has just published documentation on how to migrate purchases from one of your Apple Accounts to another.
Apple Invites Simplifies Social Event Planning
The new Apple Invites app for iPhone simplifies inviting friends and family to social events for iCloud+ subscribers. Anyone can RSVP, even if they don’t use Apple devices.
How (and Why) to Use iPhone Mirroring on Your Mac
The new iPhone Mirroring app in macOS 15 Sequoia lets you use your iPhone running iOS 18 in a window on your Mac. It’s a welcome feature that offers the possibility of increased productivity and fewer distractions.
New iPhone 16e Redefines Budget iPhone Choices
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e for $599 and discontinued the iPhone SE and iPhone 14. It’s much more capable than the models it replaces, but the iPhone 16 may be worth $200 more.
Manage Default Apps in One Place in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2
Many people don’t realize they can choose alternatives to Apple’s Mail and Safari on the iPhone and iPad. A new Default Apps screen simplifies reviewing your options and changing your defaults.
Mail on the iPhone Can Categorize Your Messages in iOS 18.2
A noticeable change in iOS 18.2 is Mail Categories, which divides your incoming email into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. It can be helpful, but you may want to adjust its settings, and if you still don’t like it, it’s easy to turn off.
Text Replacements Not Working on the Mac? Check This Setting
Apple’s built-in text replacement feature expands a short abbreviation you type into something longer, but a simple menu option can prevent it from working in a Mac app. Here’s how to fix it.
In iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, Quickly Turn Home Screen App Icons into Widgets
A new shortcut in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 makes it easy to convert an app’s icon on the Home Screen into a widget of any size supported by that app.
Safari 18 Adds Highlights, Distraction Control, Redesigned Reader, and Video Viewer
Safari 18 debuts some notable new features, including Highlights, Distraction Control, a redesigned Reader, and—on the Mac—a new Video Viewer that supports Picture in Picture.
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