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1 day ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
RCS is a superior messaging standard to SMS, now available on iOS 18. It offers several features, including read receipts, typing indicators, and higher-quality file sharing between Android and iPhone users. Unfortunately, for a handful of users, RCS is not working on their iPhones even after updating to iOS 18.5.If you’re facing a similar issue, here’s what you can do.
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1 week ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
Whether you’re a student or a professional, iPads make great productivity tools. With iPadOS 19, they are set to become even more useful. Recent reports suggest that iPadOS 19 will introduce several new productivity features for improved multitasking and app window management. That said, here’s a quick round-up of four new productivity features that are expected to be a part of the upcoming update.
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1 week ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
Sharing files between iOS and Windows machines typically involves iTunes or the Connect App over a USB connection. While that often does the trick, it’s a slow and cumbersome process. Fortunately, you don’t always have to go through it. You can create a local HTTP server on iOS to view your files and folders on a Windows PC without a USB cable. Keep reading to learn the exact steps that you need to follow. Yes.
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2 weeks ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
Apple makes it easy to manage files and check the remaining storage on your Mac from System Settings. However, you may be unable to do so if macOS storage is always stuck on calculating after software updates. This can block you from seeing how much space is being used by apps, documents, media, and system files when you’re trying to free up storage. In this guide, we’ll show you how to resolve the issue. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to quickly fix the issue by restarting your Mac.
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3 weeks ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
We all have apps we rarely use—sometimes we forget they’re even there. While that’s not always a problem, over time these apps can take up a surprising amount of storage. Thankfully, iOS and iPadOS let you offload unused apps, freeing up space without deleting your data. Here’s how to use the feature and make room for what really matters. Offloading is a handy feature that helps you manage your iPhone or iPad storage more efficiently.
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3 weeks ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
The M2 MacBook Pro launched in 2022. Although it was a solid upgrade at the time, Apple has already released higher tiers in the M-series lineup (M3 and M4). Power users who need a high-level machine would understandably use flagship models. But what about general consumers? Would the M2 MacBook Pro still be worth buying for us in 2025? We assessed its performance, specs, and overall value for money to see how it stacks against competitors.
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3 weeks ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
Notification alerts on macOS appear in the top-right corner of the screen. Although the default placement works for most users, macOS doesn’t offer any option to reposition notifications for those who may find it distracting. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the case anymore. We found a new app that lets you change the location of notification pop-ups on macOS. Keep reading to learn more about this app. macOS doesn’t let you reposition the notification alerts natively.
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1 month ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
The next major iOS update could bring the biggest design overhaul since Apple adopted a minimalist UI with iOS 7 12 years ago. Although the prospect of a new visionOS-inspired look on iPhone seems exciting, there are several reasons why this might not be practical. Let’s look at four ways the visionOS look could break iOS 19 and shift Apple’s software design philosophy as we know it. Circular icons, like the ones found on visionOS, won’t work well on iOS due to their inconsistency with widgets.
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1 month ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
When it comes to purchasing a MacBook, one of the most critical decisions you’ll face is how much RAM to get. After Apple discontinued the 8GB option, the upgrade from 16GB to 24GB RAM sparked a lot of debate among users. While an extra 8GB may not seem like a big deal, choosing between 16GB and 24GB RAM can have a significant impact on performance, depending on how you use your MacBook. RAM, known as Unified Memory on Mac, is essentially where macOS stores the files it needs to access quickly.
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1 month ago | 
macobserver.com | Ayush Patel
While Visual Intelligence was initially exclusive to the higher-end iPhone 16 models, Apple has expanded the feature to the iPhone 15 Pro with iOS 18.4. Since the feature relies on the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16, you may wonder how different it is on the iPhone 15 Pro, which lacks one. There must be a catch that hasn’t been mentioned. To access Visual Intelligence on your iPhone 15 Pro, you’ll need to link it to the Action Button in the Settings app.
