Year: 2017

 iOS

Apple telling users of iOS 10.3 that some services were accidentally re-enabled

Dan Uff April 5, 2017 0

Apple is sending notices to its users of iOS 10.3 that they need to check their iCloud services in Settings > iCloud because the update accidentally re-enables some features that a user may have initially disabled.

The notice reads in part:

We discovered a bug in the recent iOS 10.3 software update that impacted a small number of iCloud users. This may have inadvertently reenabled some iCloud services that you had previously disabled on your device.

We suggest you go to iCloud settings on your iOS device to make sure that only the services you'd like to use are enabled.
Learn more about how to manage your iCloud settings or contact AppleCare with any questions.

The iCloud team

Q: Can you update an iOS device without plugging it in? A: Yes, but . . . .

Dan Uff April 5, 2017 1

So you're on a business trip or vacation and get a notice that their's an update for your iOS device. You'd like to update, but the charging cable is back in your hotel room. Is there a way to update the device without having to plug it in? Yes, but it depends.

Their is a little known fact that all iOS devices can be updated while on battery that is if the device has more than 50% of battery left.

Anything lower than 50% would allow one to download the update, but the device will not update until it is either above 50% battery power, or it is plugged in.

Now you know. :-)

 Pay

Apple Pay added to 20 plus banks in U.S. and Russia

Dan Uff April 4, 2017 1

Apple has expanded Apple Pay acceptance to 20 and more establishments across the United States and Russia.

Here's the list:

U.S.A.

Bank of Grove
Boulder Dam Credit Union
Boundary Waters Bank
Community 1st Credit Union
Decorah Bank & Trust
First State Bank of the Florida Keys
FirstLight Federal Credit Union
Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union
Heritage Bank
Maquoketa State Bank
McFarland State Bank
OneWest Bank
Oxford University Bank
Peoples Bank (MS)
Pioneer Federal Credit Union
Rhinebeck Bank
River Valley Credit Union (MI)
River Valley Credit Union (OH)
Royal Bank
South Central Bank
The Infirmary Federal Credit Union
Unison Credit Union

RUSSIA:

AK BARS Bank
Gazprombank (Mastercard credit and debit cards)

How to update the software on the Apple Watch

Dan Uff April 4, 2017 0

As with any piece of computer software, keeping the Apple Watch updated with the latest security fixes and updates should be as important to you as changing your underwear. It ensures that you're using the latest features of the watch.

Updating the watch is a simple process:

Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS.
Plug in the iPhone to either a power outlet or your computer.
Put the Apple Watch on the charger.
On the phone, go into the Apple Watch app.
Select GENERAL > SOFTWARE UPDATE.
Start the update by tapping INSTALL.

Some things to keep in mind:

DO NOT interrupt the update.
DO NOT take the watch off the charger while the update is installing.
Make sure you give the update at least 30-45 minutes to download and install.
Keep the iPhone in range of the watch while the update is happening.
The update process is slower then on the iPhone or iPad.