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Apple Store App just closed!!!

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hi all australian apple store app has closed, in readiness anticipated iphone x pre-order here tonight. go live @ 6:01pm (aedst). doing last minute checks on cases , such when gave me spinning wheel , screen message above. luck around world , may our preferences fulfilled! can’t wait goodbye iphone 6!   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Changed graphics card, now imac turning off when playing HQ games

hi changed graphics card in late 2009 imac 6970m 2gb card. works fine until start playing game on steam. high-quality game , imagine take lot of power. problem have when in-game, imac turn off after 2 minutes of gameplay. keep happening every time try play game. appreciated.   sounds heat issue. , changing card if power supply can't keep mac shut down protect itself.   Forums Macs Desktops iMac iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Speaker Blown on 2017 17" rMBP

i've got 2017 15" rmbp 4gb dgpu , 512gb ssd that's under 3 months old. using laptop earlier today , left speaker started loudly popping repeatedly 15 seconds. left speaker sounds it's underwater. using messages , charging phone on battery power - nothing crazy. going apple store weekend, i'll more have send out few days. has else had similar happen? ways can prevent happening after it's repaired?   cergman said: ↑ i've got 2017 15" rmbp 4gb dgpu , 512gb ssd that's under 3 months old. using laptop earlier today , left speaker started loudly popping repeatedly 15 seconds. left speaker sounds it's underwater. using messages , charging phone on battery power - nothing crazy. going apple store weekend, i'll more have send out few days. has else had similar happen? ways can prevent happening af...

Photos and 4K HEVC Shot on iPhone 8 Plus

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shot video on iphone 8 plus (screenshot image capture) via icloud photos, shows up. here's info screen: when export video photos , choose "4k" i'm given file: if manually drag video image capture finder, i'm given this: --- here 2 files side side in finder upper photos, lower iphone via image capture: why photos mac giving me highly compressed 720p version when explicitly asking 4k. if drag , drop movie photos finder, i'm given same file 720p, 46 megabytes.   export -> export unmodified original   Forums Macs macOS macOS High Sierra (10.13) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music...

X pricing and the upgrade treadmill

let's face it, of here on upgrade treadmill every 1-2 years, inclined purchase new iphone. i've been emotionally trained since 2007 every 2 years i'm going spend $600-$800 on new iphone. know lot of making jump $1000 x because first time since 2014 apple has unveiled new form factor iphone, , willing pay premium have newest technology today because exciting , different. next year? don't think $1000 iphone 1 time deal. apple going enjoy increase in profits having higher asp. iphone x might come down in price next year, there xs replace @ $1000 price point. going keep on same upgrade cycle of every 1-2 years if going $1000 every time? think that's biggest issue x pricing. can totally afford it, want put myself in position here on out need buy $1k iphone?   next year, apple may come out larger screen iphone xs , boy see far cost. larger screen don’t larger p...

Sim Free Replacement?

hello! if bought sim free iphone , have go in replacement whatever issue, have sim free phones in stock replace with? don't want given at&t phone because carrier with, when phone purchased sim free.   seth matthews said: ↑ hello! if bought sim free iphone , have go in replacement whatever issue, have sim free phones in stock replace with? don't want given at&t phone because carrier with, when phone purchased sim free. click expand... yes replace unlocked version. if went in replacement might turned away or told take few weeks. apple stores not typically give brand new phones replacements. apple makes replacement units come in plain white box.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone ...

Wireless Charging Expected Speeds?

i got 8+ , put case magnet on case mount in car. it’s stil charging, how know speeds expect? put in @ 36%, when shall charge 100%   i guess tad faster using tiny brick included?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

iPad Pro 10.5 stuttering

hello dear friends, updated ipad pro 10.5 ios 11 yesterday evening , noticing severe frame drops , stuttering in games such gta vice city , transistor. besides, noticed stuttering when change ui position between landscape , portrait @ home screen. noticing of that? weird such powerful hardware struggling ios 11   a solution may clean install. when new ios iteration released. never "upgrade" such big software change. when wipe ipad or iphone new clean install, performs much, better, , has responsiveness expect. search posts instructions on how it. , many others recommend clean install well.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks i...

RAM Upgrade New iMac 27"

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hi, awaiting new imac 27" should arrive week. purchased 64 gb of recommended ram ( https://eshop.macsales.com/item/other world computing/2400ddr4s64s/ ). question is, option 1: matter if install ram upgrade 'before' turn on computer first time? or option 2: should boot first time existing oem ram......then turn machine off , install upgrade ram? configuration posted below. in advance, joe -4.2ghz quad-core 7th-generation intel core i7 processor, turbo boost 4.5ghz -16gb 2400mhz ddr4 -1tb ssd   the reason doing option 2, guarantee imac delivered in 100% functioning condition. cautious guy, , therefore go option 2. because know brain torture me if replace ram first, , computer won't turn on   Forums Macs Desktops ...

i know wife planning to buy me apple watch should i tell her to wait?

birthday in 2 weeks , know wife planning buy hasn't bought me apple watch. should tell wait new version? in shops instantly or announced not available yet? there such huge difference?   based on leaks seems next version (series 3) lte , no design change. more of minor spec bump if anything. there deals on current series 1/2 steep discounts ($70 off @ macy's example) , still work great.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Official Wikipedia App for iOS Introduces Dark Mode and iMessage Sticker Pack

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official wikipedia app ios [ direct link ] has been updated week all-new dark mode, letting users adjust app better wikipedia browsing , reading in low-light environments. aside expected darker colors, new dark mode said include "image dimming," brighter pictures aren't harsh when scrolling through wikipedia entries. ​ separate option in sepia colors available well, , wikipedia said users able adjust text size in appearance controls. quote dark mode! read in comfort new appearance controls, including dark colors , image dimming. make late night wikipedia sessions easier on eyes. choose between sepia, dark or white themes read wikipedia way! click expand... version 5.6 update introduced imessage sticker pack wikipedia users, , few new ways readers explore , discover new articles. in explore feed, "on day" card highlight interesting events happened on day in question throughout history...

Macbook Pro 2017 battery life issues

hi everyone, received 13" mbp 2017 model work. have 2015 13" model @ home personal use , thing runs charm. new work computer's battery drains @ unbelievable rate. plug in @ night , when take out work within hour minutes i'm running @ 46% , within 2 hours it's dead. i'm not doing special, working google docs or light web browsing. i've tried tricks (auto-sleep, etc) , drain still takes place. common? new computers consume energy @ level? i'll add home computer video editing , stuff , can , still @ 80% battery.   open activity monitor, what's running @ high cpu usage? if you've got it, it's running encryption/photos , stuff.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro ...

iPad iOS 11 Beta 4 on iPad Mini 2

does work ios 10.3.2 or worse? aakshey   beta 4 on mini 3 considerably better beta 3, useable.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iOS iOS 11 iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

One or Two SSD on 27‑inch iMac with Retina 5K display (mid 2017)?

one or 2 ssd on 27‑inch imac retina 5k display (mid 2017)? understand such imac has 2 different ports 2 different disks inside (eg., 1 ssd or une fusion drive apple). questions: 1. possible install disk inside boot such imac? samsung 960 pro series - 2tb pcie nvme - m.2 internal ssd (mz-v6p2t0bw) sequential r/w (read/write) speeds 3,500/2,100 mb/s , random r/w speeds 440/360k iops, respectively. http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/product/consumer/960pro.html https://www.amazon.com/samsung-960-pro-internal-mz-v6p512bw/dp/b01ly3y9ph 2. is possible have 2 ssd @ same time inside such imac? instance, 1 ssd apple (or 1 above, if possible) , other (now 2tb, 4tb)? samsung 850 pro - 2tb - 2.5-inch sata iii internal ssd (mz-7ke2t0bw) sequential read/write performance: 550mb/s , 520mb/s, respectively. random read/write iops performance: 100k , 90k, respectively. http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/product/consumer/850pro.html ...

2017 Macbook Pro fan noise

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good morning, tried give windows community chance (sorry ) , bought hp x360 spectre. traded in 2011 macbook air 13 one. unfortunately fan running , pretty loud during web surfing sessions. return device today. experience brings me mac community. sensitive fan noise in general, know experiences mbp 2017 (with or without touchbar). 90% of time spent surfing web or doing office stuff. seldomly photo editing , never play or edit videos. feedback!   maybe ipad in future. quiet sure. many ditching computers , going ipads.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork App...

Video on Apple TV

hi! bought apple tv , thought because of memory inside able put movies , series have on pc on it. discovered couldn't connect atv pc. question : how watch video file on atv? tried vlc have bad wifi takes time send files. tried put files on iphone there lags airplay. think? have solution or it's impossible? thank in advance.   you need use itunes.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

MBP 15'' 2015 vs MBP 13'' 2016, 2017

i'm looking buy new mbp. need playback , edit 4k video h.264 camera + hero5. these below options got, sadly can't afford go higher on 2016 15''. 1 think best? prices adjusted top bottom - cheapest more expensive. - 13'' 2016 skylake /16/256 - 13'' 2017 kaby /16/256 - 15'' 2015/16/256   i go 15" 2015, since has bigger screen, quad-core processor , better speakers.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Space Grey S2 Sports, paint chipping/flaking

my space grey s2 sports have aluminum "paint" flaking @ , @ button. first touch apple via chat made sound want treat "cosmetic damage" instead of manufacturing defect. planning go apple store next month see if can second opinion. i'm finding many people have issue, on s0. of guys have issue on s2? , resolution?   pika2000 said: ↑ my space grey s2 sports have aluminum "paint" flaking @ , @ button. first touch apple via chat made sound want treat "cosmetic damage" instead of manufacturing defect. planning go apple store next month see if can second opinion. i'm finding many people have issue, on s0. of guys have issue on s2? , resolution? click expand... i have slight chip on space gray s0, apple logo on back. haven’t pursued issue apple, because small , on back, perhaps should. still have apple ...

Safari Gets Big Boost!

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the latest safari version in high sierra scores higher on html5 previous safari or stp   attached files: a"> screen shot 2017-06-05 @ 8.29.55 pm.png file size: 82.1 kb views: 187 i saw that. buy surely, it's getting there.   Forums Macs macOS macOS High Sierra (10.13) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Placeholder for iOS 11 'Files' App Goes Live on App Store

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hours go until apple's wwdc keynote, new placeholder app listing "files" app has appeared on ios app store iphone , ipad, noticed steven troughton-smith . ​ details on app scant, app description merely "files app ios" , there no other details on app other icon depicting blue folder, although troughton-smith points out app supports 64-bit architectures. ios 11 has been rumored dropping support 32-bit apps, , apple has been warning users apps have not been updated 64-bit support. noted in our ios 11 wishlist feature , file management 1 area macrumors readers have been hoping see improvement, , upcoming files app provide that. files app undoubtedly default system app ios 11, system apps can deleted have app store entries allow users reinstall them. troughton-smith notes, listing activity app has appeared in app store, suggesting users able delete app in ios 11, not possible. update 11:48 pm : apple appears ...

Is there a setting to adjust delay when using TouchBar on 15"

howdy.... purchased 15" tb mbp... quite touch bar, notice when touch brightness control, there's brief pause or lag before can drag left or right adjust brightness... there setting this? or way remove delay or lag before touch control becomes responsive? thanks! best, ben   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Sale of Toshiba's NAND Chip Unit Faces Trouble as Western Digital Threatens Legal Action

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uncertainty on company end toshiba's much-sought-after nand chip unit -- second-biggest in world -- has deepened today report reuters , states japan-based toshiba facing legal actions business partner , chip unit bidder western digital. u.s.-based data storage company claiming toshiba has violated contract transferring western digital's joint venture rights entirely newly formed chip unit, toshiba sell off. result, western digital reportedly asking exclusive negotiating rights toshiba means win bid , retain contract supplier, , u.s. company threatening legal action in event not. western digital operates semiconductor plant in joint partnership toshiba, not seen favored bidder in eyes of toshiba executives because has placed "much lower offer other suitors." ​ legal process set in motion western digital not delay toshiba's nand chip unit sale, company needs completed offset $9 billion loss related overseas nuclear d...

Can anyone tell me how I can use volume controls when connected to a monitor?

i'm using old tv screen monitor mbp , it's working great. thing that's frustrating can't control volume keyboard meaning have flick , forth between itunes. there anyway this?   press alt+f12 (volume up). preferences window open. @ bottom there's option show volume on menu bar. maybe that'll helpful.   Forums Macs macOS macOS iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Updated iOS and the iPhone asked for iPad passcode???

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here's have never seen. mom sent me pic of iphone 6 after updated it. why ask ipad passcode? , purpose of request? have never seen screen in 10 years of iphone ownership , countless ios updates. insight!   wow, nobody has seen this?   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Incorporating 2nd Internal Hard Drive in Mac Pro

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hi all purchased , installed ssd internal hd mac pro 4.1 compliment/sit alongside original hd. want use solely adobe photoshop (scratch disk, read , write, cache) , perhaps few other applications, , leave original hd main boot up, etc. wondering if can give me few pointers need do. i'll need format drive in mac os extended, , load os (i've got on usb stick), how arrange original hd boot, etc? , what's best way migrate chosen applications new drive? apologies if stupid question. appreciated   i read post implying new ssd not boot drive. if that's case, need install new drive, format it, , go. because you're using data drive, don't need thing beyond prepping it. system remember drive boot drive.   Forums Macs Mac Basics and Help ...

New SSD... How do I transfer iTunes?

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i installed new ssd in mini today. i'm needing move on itunes library. in past move folder on podcasts messed way. i've gone several years since i've done clean install, think since mavericks maybe!! anyway. have itunes match, can download everything. right now, podcasts missing shows. should move folder on or there better way that, have itunes import folder?   when performing clean install macos, copy whole itunes folder , replace new 1 don't have podcast can't confirm part of question optionally can add saved itunes library coping itunes media folder "automatically add itunes" in preferences of old itunes, check "share itunes library xml other applications", "copy files itunes media folder when adding library" , "keep itunes media folder organized".   F...

Best lens for travel on Nikon D90?

looking advice on best walking around lens 2 week 4 city trip italy. have nikon d90 , want travel light. own following lenses: - 35 dx 1.8 - 50 1.8 (30 years old) - 18-105 kit lens 3.5-5.6 - 70-210 (30 years old , heavy) thinking 18-105 may best option welcome opinions. expect of photos taken outside. have panasonic lumix dmc-zx1 fits jacket pocket , takes decent pictures , lightest approach obvious downsides image-wise. views appreciated.   i got month in italy, , quick @ lightroom, 80% of shots shot within range of 18-105. might find inside more think, , might shots may want dof effects of wider aperture, if 1 lens want, you're choice right. if you're after dof choices, take lens use more out of 35 , 50, or lighter, didn't shoot noticeably more @ either of these lengths pick one won't use long end of 70-210 enough justify weight. had 80-400, 300-400 used mor...

ATV 4k Remote battery dying quick

anyone else having issue? brand new remote atv 4k , gives me "20% battery left" warning every week. charged old atv4 remote maybe once every 6 months there no way 1 should draining fast.   my entire remote on atv 4k mess. stuttering through home screen. button pushes not working. yes, have unpaired. hoping rather larger tv os update address these problems.   Forums Apple TV Apple TV and Home Theater iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Will these upgrades help a lot for my mini?

hey guys, have busted received 2012 mac mini yesterday, got setup el capitan until goes local mac specialist change few things..(and yes know myself im bit clumsy , inpatient costs, worth imo). basic 2012 mac mini, i'm upgrading high serria, 16gb ram , 240gb ssd. im on standard hd 500gb , 4gb ram, on el c. .. im noticing lot of slow downs, beach balling, slow net, youtube etc, , i'm running, few things, mail, messages, spotify, safari etc.. can hog 4gb in atm? , can hd been hammered pretty goosed? guys!   rip-the-jacker said: ↑ hey guys, can hog 4gb in atm? , can hd been hammered pretty goosed? guys! click expand... frankly yes can. installing ssd you're planning on, make "scream". it's amazing how of slow down there using hdd in mac mini frankly. upgraded mac mini 2012 years ago kingston hyper x 128gb s...

AFS on HDD Drive?

do think apple add afs standard hdd drives? know pushing hdd out i'm pretty sure hdd outnumber ssd drives. guesses or information?   yea hdd well.   Forums Macs macOS macOS High Sierra (10.13) iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Performance iPhone 8 in games?

when plaxvgsmes, feel performace increae in iphone 8 plus? compared iphone 7 plus? less lags, faster loading times. or performance exaty same? i‘m still on iphone 6s plus because felt no speed incease on iphone 7 plus. iphone 4 —> 4s (huge speed increase) iphone 6 —> 6s (huge speed incease) iphone 6s —> 7 (feels same speed)   lancastor said: ↑ when plaxvgsmes, feel performace increae in iphone 8 plus? compared iphone 7 plus? less lags, faster loading times. or performance exaty same? i‘m still on iphone 6s plus because felt no speed incease on iphone 7 plus. iphone 4 —> 4s (huge speed increase) iphone 6 —> 6s (huge speed incease) iphone 6s —> 7 (feels same speed) click expand... many games cap framerates. basically, @ point, won't notice because games limit it. that's 1 of things apple, applications...

iPad iPad Air2 not getting restored

i have ipad air 2 havent used last 1 year , have forgotten password to, not linked laptop use there no way it. want restore factory settings, put in recovery mode, downloaded latest update , tried restore im getting message: "tatsu declined authorize image on device user" should do? ps: have updated latest version of itunes wont   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPad iPad iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Kuo: If Face ID is 'Well Received,' It's Likely 2018 iPhones Will Fully Adopt TrueDepth Camera

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kgi securities analyst ming-chi kuo afternoon published new research note investors speculates apple might in future iphones regarding touch id , face id. investors, many of us, curious whether apple plans eliminate touch id in favor of face id, embrace dual biometric solution, or swap touch id once viable under display solution available. kuo believes apple's future plans hinge on whether or not face id received public. ​ quote a key question on minds of many investors whether new iphone models launched in 2018 support touch id (fingerprint recognition). believe key factors are: (1) whether or not face id (facial recognition) of iphone x provide positive user experience; , (2) technical issues apple (us) have address under-display fingerprint solution. believe apple replace existing home button-based touch id under-display solution higher screen-to-body ratios, if decides bring touch id. click expand... ...

Will I be able to revert a S0 with watchOS4 to watchOS3?

hi all. proud owner of s0 sport , iphone 6s. plan upgrade watchos asap after release... s3 wifi in coming months , want pass s0 girlfriend has iphone5. now, iphone5 gets ios 10 can support watchos3, right? can reset s0 watchos3 once on watchos4? or should keep s0 @ watchos3 until pass on? cheers, fb3   keep on watchos 3. there no way downgrade os unless apple it, done if it's on beta due them restoring watch latest public release of os. also, yes, iphone 5 not work watchos 4.   Forums Apple Watch Apple Watch iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Wireless charging and cases?

like thread says. plastic cases allow wireless charging work?   yes, know this! --- post merged, sep 12, 2017 --- i'm on live chat now, waiting specialist...   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Why is my Macbook Pro Retina shutting down unexpectedly once a day? Log provided

my macbook pro retina 2015 has been shutting down once day unexpectedly last 3 months. tried resetting smc instructed on apple website, i'm not sure it's reset smc properly. attaching text file of log (you can click "..." @ top right corner download rtf file) https://www.dropbox.com/s/esyd6umwv2qxoxx/log.rtf?dl=0 can see, starts @ 23:28:31 , jumps 00:03:53 1 log entry , 00:17:28. also, @ 00:17:31.540808+0100, can see smc message "kernel: (applesmc) previous shutdown cause: 3" means bad shutdown. there indication why computer shut downs unexpectedly? in advance   running on battery or mains power?   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad...

iphone 4 lost PLZ HELPPPP

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hi, i've lost iphone 4 has neither icloud nor network call , more, i've put on vibration. remain convinced have chance find despite of this. oh and, i've lost in big piece friends , goes. so, suffice iphone make noise enough loud heard it. facebook's call doesn't work @ all. plz me )   i not sure advice offer other keep looking.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

2013 Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter

at per title. bought usb - c (thunderbolt 3) ssd enclosure external ssd. know can plug straight 2017 imac 5k adapter need plug usb usb - c (thunderbolt 3) late 2013 macbook pro has thunderbolt 2? cheers   the thunderbolt 3 (usb-c) thunderbolt 2 adapter lets connect thunderbolt , thunderbolt 2 devices — external hard drives , thunderbolt displays, example — of thunderbolt 3 (usb-c) ports on macbook pro. bidirectional adapter, can connect new thunderbolt 3 devices mac thunderbolt or thunderbolt 2 port.* forward-compatibility requires macos sierra may require specific drivers comes update. need one. https://www.apple.com/shop/product/mmel2am/a/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro ...

Value vs Top Tier?

so in market new phone after borrowing iphone 7+ someone. not in rush, having tough time deciding between value purchase vs going in iphone 8/oled/edition/x. value purchase, thinking lg g6, lg v30 (on sale), htc u11, google pixel xl 2 (on sale). lg g6, see alternative samsung. type of phone want offers high caliber screen, processor, plenty of ram, longevity 2 years, top caliber camera, cell phone payment system, strong battery life, facial/iris detection. think would've been set s8+, nah didn't happen. looking @ lg g6 @ possibly $300-$350 range before buy one. it's on cusp of considering dropped $390 , $400 last month. whereas iphone desire most. spending $850-$1000 mind numbing. yes, sold s7 $315 , sell se $250-$300, that's still dent in wallet. wait t-mobile offer trade in deal see if can $300-$400 in trade in value offer through bill credit plus getting 8 $600 or so, making price more tolerable. want iphone 8, discretionary inco...

MacBook Pro Motherboard swap mod?

is there way swap motherboards on mac book pro late 2006 15 inch screen, newer 1 better processor? in advance   when newer?... cost of machine largely logic board, not casing. seems you're doing wrong way around. speaking no, cost high, may able go late 2007 see minor gains. post 2008 different computer. i'm sure it's possible enough money , modding of case, re-routing of cables , possibly new signal converter chips. seems lot of work when buy 2008 model.   Forums Macs Notebooks MacBook Pro iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Siri Control of iTunes Library?

i'm wondering if apple has given siri (from ios device) power control playback itunes library on local itunes server. itunes match allows this, of course it's coming 256k aac being downloaded onto phone/ipad cloud. remote.app ios enables control of itunes library on network of course. looking way play music itunes server on network in full resolution (much of 24 bit) using siri on iphone or ipad. have enabled this? , no, don't want subscribe apple music lo-fidelity solution.   Forums Special Interests Digital Audio iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Questionable Rumor Says Apple May Introduce New iPhone SE at Event in Late August

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​ a questionable rumor has surfaced today suggesting apple unveil new iphone se next month, might more noise in iphone silly season . rumor comes french-language blog igeneration , cited unnamed source claiming apple hold product event in late august introduce updated version of 4-inch smartphone. mickaĆ«l bazoge, author of article, told macrumors received info "new source" unproven track record. expressed skepticism, added source "seems reliable." timeline questionable given apple has never introduced new iphone model in august. beyond current iphone se , iphone 4s in march 2016 , october 2011 respectively, apple has officially debuted other iphone models @ events in june or september each year. moreover, given current iphone se has iphone 6s tech specs, next model's tech specs closer iphone 7. , if happens in august, new iphone se powerful iphone 7 cheaper price tag, potentially cannibalizing apple's sal...

Couple questions

i'm switching galaxy how restore phone without computer? how save contacts next phone. plan on selling phone before buying galaxy.   check if can save contacts sim card,buy lightning connector flash disk ixpand save pictures , documents,then think can erase , reset phone new in phone settings.   Forums iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch iPhone iPhone iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

Icloud now requiring device passwords?

i set new ipad device password logged icloud in normal apple id way. subsequently redid installation without device password. when tried log icloud on old ipad entered apple id , password. asked 2-factor code iphone entered. told account being protected new ipads password. had enter device password original activation of new ipad. after seems work know if new icloud.   Forums Apple and Apple Services Apple Music, Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Services iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless

How to Open Markup ??

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hello all- can't see how open "markup" on imac in either photos or preview. don't see offered anywhere in preview menu or photos (except in extensions). 2010 imac, osx el capitan v.10.11.6 photos v.1.5 preview v.8.1 in photos have opened pic, selected edit , selected extensions , clicked on more. see screen shots. extensions window open showing photos (not enabled) , above actions markup. also, if select "all" in extensions window says " have not installed extensions". thought markup there & see available in app store. don't see how enable photos , if actions selected markup box checked, yet not appear in photos or preview apps use. how extension, feature, work?   attached files: a"> 1.png file size: 70.5 kb views: 6 ...

Trump's Travel Ban gets another blow from 9th Circuit

http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/12/politics/9th-circuit-travel-ban/index.html stated, wind in supreme court. how long before trump has series of tweets condemning 9th circuit?   samcraig said: ↑ http://www.cnn.com/2017/06/12/politics/9th-circuit-travel-ban/index.html stated, wind in supreme court. how long before trump has series of tweets condemning 9th circuit? click expand... which funny, considering apparently had intel of credible threat. cue overreaction ban.   Forums Mac Community Politics, Religion, Social Issues iPhone Mac OS & System Software iPad Apple Watch Notebooks iTunes Apple ID iCloud Desktop Computers Apple Music Professional Applications iPod iWork Apple TV iLife Wireless...