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How to Create Memoji in Messages on macOS Big Sur

With macOS Big Sur, you can create and edit your own Memoji in Messages – a special type of emoji that reflects who you are. Apple’s Animoji allows a user to choose an avatar (e.g., a "puppet") to represent themselves. Memoji is the name used for personalized Animoji characters that can be created and customized right within Messages by choosing from...

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Apple Maps Guide: Using Curated Guides and Creating Your Own

With signs that COVID-19 vaccines are starting to be distributed, there's hope that 2021 may see more travel. One great way to prepare for trips to a location, or to help friends and relatives who may be traveling to your...

How to Use the All-New Safari Extensions in macOS Big Sur

An all-new extensions category on the App Store showcases Safari extensions with editorial spotlights and top charts, making it easier to discover great extensions from developers. All extensions are reviewed, signed, and hosted by Apple for your security. But let’s back...

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How Do You Connect External Storage to Your iPhone & iPad?

Earlier this week, we announced our new iOS & iPadOS app called Copy That. It lets you easily copy photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to an external storage drive. You can select what you want to copy, how...

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How to Set Up Dynamic Desktops in MacOS Big Sur

Along with lots of other changes in macOS Big Sur is the addition of four new wallpapers of the Big Sur coastline. You can make them your desktop picture or choose from dozens of other wallpapers or photographs. (By the...

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Back Tap: Automate Your Life with this Handy iOS 14 Feature

Exploring the features of a new OS release is like visiting a part of the world you’ve never seen before. One feature I recently discovered in iOS 14 is Back Tap. It’s an accessibility tool but surprisingly useful in many ways....

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