Month: March 2019

How to set-up AirPods with a Mac

CompuScoop Staff March 24, 2019 0

If you’re planning on getting those new AirPods that Apple announced last week, know that you will be able to use them with your Mac.

Here’s how:

Whie wearing the AirPods, click on the speaker icon at the top.
A drop down menu will appear.
Select AirPods from the list.

However, if that doesn’t work, you may have to connect them to your Mac manually.

Make sure the AirPods are charged, then place AirPods in the AirPods charging case and close the lid
On the Mac, go to the  Apple menu and choose “System Preferences”
Select the “Bluetooth” preference panel and make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and enabled
Open the lid of the AirPods charging case
Press and hold the button on the back of the AirPods Case until you see light flash white
Wait a moment for the AirPods to appear in the Bluetooth Device list, then click on “Connect” to sync AirPods to the Mac.
That’s it.

Apple will try and reinvent itself – biggest gamble since 2007’s iPhone

Dan Uff March 23, 2019 0

“When Apple Inc. boss Tim Cook takes the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in Silicon Valley on Monday, he will usher in a new era for the world’s largest technology company,” Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News. “The chief executive officer is expected to unveil streaming video and news subscriptions, key parts of Apple’s push to transform itself into a leading digital servicesprovider. The company may even discuss a monthly video games subscription.”

“‘This is a pivotal shift for Apple and in our opinion the biggest strategic move since the iPhone was unveiled in 2007,’ said Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities. ‘There is massive pressure on Cook and Apple to deliver on services, with streaming content a potential linchpin of growth,” Gurman reports.

“On Monday, Apple will add video and news subscriptions, and could unveil a similar offering for credit cards. The company may also discuss combining all these digital services into a single bundle, similar to Amazon’s popular Prime program. Apple already has discussed the possibility of discounts for users who subscribe to more than one service,” Gurman reports. “Apple is also working on a premium games subscription for its App Store and discussing it with potential partners, according to people with knowledge of the plans. This service won’t take on new cloud-based streaming offerings like Google Stadia. Instead, it will focus on iPhones and iPads and bundle together paid games from different developers that consumers can access for a monthly fee.”

Read more in the full article here.

Rumor: Apple may announce game subscription service at March 25th event

Dan Uff March 23, 2019 0

This Monday's event may see something other then an announcement of Apple's Streaming service - but a new report claims that the company may also announce a game subscription service for persons who have an iPhone or iPad.

How to delete 3rd party apps from an Apple Watch

Dan Uff March 23, 2019 0

The Apple Watch is a fantastic device. Especially when it comes to its 3rd party apps.

But sometimes you wish to delete one or more of them to make room for new ones. Fortunately, it’s easy to do

Here’s how:

On the Apple Watch's watch face, press the Digital Crown once to get to your app list.
Press lightly and hold on an app icon until it goes dark and begins to wiggle.
Swipe around the screen to find the third-party app you wish to delete.
Tap the app icon.
Tap Delete App.
That’s it.