Can you return Apple products after 14 days?
If you have buyer's remorse after just buying an M2 iMac or Mac mini from Apple, you still have a chance at returning it and buying one of the new M4 models.
There is another return window that isn't really advertised by Apple, but you can return your product within 30 days.
This is not a guarantee, but I have successfully returned products to Apple after 14 days, and less than 30 days.
I did this with the Vision Pro and returned it right on the 30 day mark.
I also did this recently with the Apple Watch Series 10, which was beyond 30 days, but that was an even exchange since I still wanted the watch.
If you go in store, you are less likely to get this extended return window, as their room for making exceptions is limited (their words).
If you call Apple and ask for a return and refund, they are more likely to accommodate as they have more leeway to make exceptions (also their words).
How to swipe between watch faces on Apple Watch.
I can’t believe Apple doesn’t make this ON by default, but there is a simple way to swipe left and right between Apple Watch faces.
Got a new iPhone? Here is the one battery setting you need to fix now.
Your iPhone battery is a consumable item, just like any other battery. The more you take care of it, the longer it will last, and the better your performance will be.
What is the most effective thing you can do to improve your battery health?
Apple Watch Series 10’s greatest feature is extremely limited.
Hiding your apps in iOS 18 is a new feature that everyone will find useful, for better or for worse. The crazy thing is, when you want to actually find those apps, it can drive you nuts trying to figure out where they actually went.
How to find your hidden apps in iOS 18.
Hiding your apps in iOS 18 is a new feature that everyone will find useful, for better or for worse. The crazy thing is, when you want to actually find those apps, it can drive you nuts trying to figure out where they actually went.
5 immediate changes you will love with iOS 18 coming this Fall
I have been playing around with the iOS 18 public betas for a while now, and without really trying to find every new feature, here are the top 5 features I have appreciated the most, and I think you will love as well:
Why we should (but probably won’t) get live Apple Events
It was WWDC 2019, & the tech community was excited to see the release of the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR.
While Apple knocked it out of the park with these two new products, what came next was something they never expected…
Even though both products were expensive, they were a great deal when compared to similar competitive products. A PC with comparable specs to the base Mac Pro was over $8,000.
The Mac Pro Price? $5,999.
The audience cheers.
The Pro Display XDR was also an expensive product, but people knew that it was a great deal for the specs. Most reference monitors were in the tens of thousands of dollars, and Apple “referenced” a $43,000 monitor (see what I did there?).
If the reference monitors are $40K, how much will Apple’s display cost?
The Pro Display XDR was $4,999.
Great positioning and marketing.
The audience cheers.
What came next though stole the show. Apple announces its VESA mount for $199, and then the ProStand for $999.
NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE DOLLARS.
The shock, horror, and groans heard around the world!
I think it caught John Ternus by surprise a bit, but I love his reaction. He kept going and put a smile on his face, knowing that we would buy it anyway.
A classic moment indeed.
Testing Apple's Drug Interaction Checker - How Accurate is it?
Note: These features were tried on iOS 16.5, and on iOS 17 Developer Beta 1.
I tried to put Apple’s drug interaction checker to the test, and let me start off by saying that overall it does a good job of catching interactions. It’s not perfect though, and can even be dangerous. That is why you should always consult your care team to determine if any medications need to be stopped or changed based on your health situation.
With that being said, let me set the scenario here.
I used a bunch of drugs to test out Apple’s system, and to see how well it can track drug interactions and interaction factors.
Apple’s “One More Thing” is just not the same anymore…
When Apple revealed its Vision Pro spatial computing device, the initial sequence of events at the Keynote just weren’t as exciting as in the past. When Tim Cook mentioned that we have, 'One More Thing,' there was no usual fanfare, there was no cheering, and there was no anticipation that happens with a live event. In the live events before COVID, the camera angles change, people are shown smiling, sitting at the edge of their seats waiting for the unveiling of the next big thing. You also got to see all those tech journalists frantically typing away which gave you another reality perspective!
I know I know, Apple technically does have live events at Apple Park, but they are still just watching a screen and the reactions are not part of the keynote for everyone to enjoy.
Apple Vision Pro - What is the True Cost?
Apple revealed their Vision Pro headset on Monday, and one of the biggest concerns people have about it is the $3,499 price tag. Everyone keeps saying that it is way too expensive, but no one has really mentioned the fact that Apple stated:
“Apple Vision Pro, starts at $3,499.”
Did you catch that? That’s right, it STARTS at $3,499.
So what will be the true “out the door” price? We can only speculate, but let’s gather some numbers.
Is a ten year old MacBook still a good option in 2023?
Is a ten year old MacBook really still a good option in 2023?
Yes, a 2013 MacBook Pro is still a good option for day to day tasks at a much cheaper price, but you have to get the right one.