
Jose Luansing Jr.
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2 weeks ago |
macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.
Since Apple hasn’t introduced a universal toggle to turn off notification badges during Focus Mode, you’ll have to rely on workarounds. You can use Focus filters with iMessage, hide the Dock, disable badge notifications per app, and set Mail to a rarely used inbox. They’re all in your System Settings. Let’s take a closer look at how to configure them properly. Time needed: 5 minutesFocus Filters let you control which conversations show alerts.
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2 weeks ago |
macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.
App-side bugs or corrupted cache are the most likely reasons why WhatsApp displays a blank screen when launched on an iPhone 7 Plus. You can troubleshoot both the app and the device. Try turning Background App Refresh off and on again, clearing the App Switcher, reinstalling WhatsApp, skipping iCloud sync during setup, and if all else fails, waiting for an app or iOS update. From what we’ve seen, Meta likely hasn’t dropped support for your device yet. Let’s take a closer look at the fixes.
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3 weeks ago |
macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.
With the M5 MacBook Pro expected later this year and the M4 already on shelves, deciding whether to upgrade now or wait gets tricky. The smartest move is to start with your own needs. If your current setup is holding you back, the M4 is a solid choice. But if you’re not in a rush and want the latest chip with potentially more advanced Apple Intelligence features, the M5 could be worth waiting for. That said, making a decision isn’t always black and white.
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3 weeks ago |
macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.
Toggle Apple Intelligence off and on again, update your iPhone, adjust your language settings, check your network connection, and consider app/device compatibility if Writing Tools is unavailable. It should be enabled by default on iPhone 15 Pro and later models. You’ll see it in Mail, Notes, and Messages, among other third-party and native apps. Since Apple Intelligence is still new, it’s not surprising to run into a few bugs.
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3 weeks ago |
macobserver.com | Jose Luansing Jr.
Apple is expected to unveil major updates and new features at WWDC 2025 this Monday. We’ll likely get clarity on the new OS naming schemes (iOS 26?), the new Siri’s beta rollout, and possible UI changes. There’s a lot to look forward to. But just as much as we’re tracking what’s coming, there’s also buzz around what won’t make it, like a full Siri overhaul, Vision Pro updates, a universal App Store, CarPlay Ultra expansions, and Apple Arcade changes. This is all speculative, of course.
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