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When Apple unveiled iOS 17 in June, it came with the announcement of Journal, a surprising new first-party app to help you record your life’s journey. Although Apple made it clear that Journal wouldn’t be making the cut for the initial release of iOS 17.0 in September, it did promise that it would arrive later in the year — and now it’s here in iOS 17.2. Of course, there are plenty of other journaling apps on the App Store, some of which have been around since the early days of the iPhone. That leaves Apple’s…

Apple Music has always been a powerful platform for streaming and discovering new music. With the latest updates of iOS 17.1 and 17.2, Apple has introduced new features that make it even easier to add your favorite songs to your music library. Doing so takes just a few steps. Before getting started, be sure to install the iOS/iPadOS 17.2 update or later on your iPhone or iPad. Otherwise these steps aren't possible. Digital Trends How to add songs to Favorite SongsYou can now favorite…

Apple’s latest generation of tablets has made some really huge strides and constitutes some of the best iPads we’ve seen in terms of upgrades we’ve seen for a while, especially with Apple throwing in its latest M1 and M2 chips. Of course, that also means that they cost a pretty penny, and if you’re looking to grab one, then you’re likely waiting for a good sale to grab them. Luckily, there’s a great 3-day sale going on at Best Buy right now that has some solid deals across the board, and we’ve listed some of our…

Digital Trends Apple products can be pretty expensive, and if you’re planning on grabbing an iPad, then you know how expensive they can get. Luckily, some of the best iPads to buy on a budget are a generation old since they have larger discounts yet still have powerful specs under the hood. For example, the 9th-generation Apple iPad might be a couple of years old, but it can still run with the best, and you can absolutely find some great deals on it, such as this one from Best Buy. While it usually goes for $330, you…

Apple made a change to the default notification sound when it launched iOS 17, replacing “Tri-tone” with “Rebound.”Users have been unable to switch back to the original sound or select a different one as the default, and not everyone is a fan of the new tune. As you'd imagine, that's left some folks rather annoyed. But there's good news! This issue has been resolved with the release of the iOS 17.2 update. If you’re looking to make changes to your iPhone’s default notification sound, here’s how to do it.…

If you happen to have an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, you can now access a new feature in iOS 17.2. This feature is called Spatial Video, which is a brand new video recording format that works with Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset. Although the headset is not yet available, you can start recording videos in this format on your iPhone right now, thanks to the iOS update. Here's how to activate it. The release of the much-awaited Vision Pro headset is expected in the first quarter of 2024. In the…

It's that time of year. The weather is getting colder, peppermint mochas are readily available, and every other app on your phone has a "wrapped" or "recap" feature to commemorate the end of 2023. The latest to do this is Snapchat with Snapchat Recap 2023. Toward the end of each year, Snapchat launches Snapchat Recap as a way to look back at your past year on the app. If you frequently post on Snapchat, it can be a great little time capsule to review all of the highs (and lows) of how your year went. Ready to…

If you’re looking for great iPad deals this holiday season, there are some excellent offers going on right now. Whether you’re looking for a cheap Apple tablet to entertain the kids or you want a high-end iPad Pro to help you work more efficiently, we’ve got you covered. We’ve tracked down all the best iPad deals right now so you don’t have to go looking for yourself. There are some big savings to be enjoyed with all the tablets currently still available for pre-Christmas delivery. If you want to know more, keep…

Andy Boxall/Digital Trends / Digital Trends Apple’s products always come with premium prices, which is why there’s always high demand for holiday Apple deals from those who want to give these devices as gifts. Whether you’re planning to give an iPad, iPhone, AirPods, MacBook, or Apple Watch to a loved one — or perhaps to yourself — you should check out the offers that we’ve rounded up here so that you can enjoy some discounts with your purchases. You’re going to have to hurry if you want to take advantage of any of…

Unlocking your iPhone is a straightforward process. You enter a PIN, password, or use something like Face ID or Touch ID. But did you know you can also unlock your iPhone using your Apple Watch? Apple developed this feature in scenarios where the Face ID sensor on the iPhone can’t get a clear full view of your face. Maybe you are wearing a mask, or you had any kind thick ornamentation, a bike face mask, or anything of its ilk. In such scenarios, the Apple Watch on your wrist can grant you access to your phone.…