Dr.Fone lets you back move WhatsApp messages from one device to another. Image: Wondershare
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A new iPhone means making sure your old app data makes it across from your old one. Even with backups, though, some apps like WhatsApp will simply start fresh on a new device. However, you can use an app like Dr.Fone to move accounts and chats from one device to the next. Here’s how it works.
Georgia might go out with Michael because he has a cute dog, but the date is over when she finds out Rex belongs to a neighbor. Photo: Bumble
Showing an adorable puppy in your online dating profile is an easy way to make yourself seem likable and kind. Unfortunately, many of the people who use this method seem to think there’s no reason to put up with a smelly, dirty mutt when they can just lie about it.
In the olden days, playlists were stored on tapes. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac
Think about your music library for a second. Which of the songs in your library come from Apple Music? Which ones did you add to the library yourself? And which ones have you added to iTunes Match, but haven’t actually made it to your iCloud library yet?
These things are a little confusing. The beauty of Apple Music, and the iCloud Music Library, is that all of your music is there, in one place. But this simplicity also makes it hard to see what’s going on. Happily, iTunes is still more than up to the task, and can even split these songs into individual playlists. Let’s check it out.
Snobby critics hate Apple TV+ but viewers can't get enough Photo: Apple
Apple has dropped a new trailer for The Morning Show ahead of its big debut.
The original drama, which stars Jennifer Aniston, Reece Witherspoon, and Steve Carell, will be one of the first shows streaming on Apple TV+ when it launches this fall.
Samsung dominated Apple's European market share last quarter. Photo: Canalys
Apple had a disappointing last quarter in Europe, where iPhone market share fell by a significant 17%. Into the space previously held by Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi made the biggest gains.
Samsung grew its market presence by 20% versus this time last year. In doing so, it’s almost tripling Apple’s market share. Xiaomi, meanwhile, increased 48%, although it still lags behind Apple.
Keep your dirty words out of the Notes app. Photo: Jim Merithew/Cult of Mac
iOS 13 is cracking down on potty mouths. Apple’s built-in Notes app automatically censors handwritten curse words. However, it seems words considered to be less offensive are ignored.
An iPhone survived under water for two days before being discovered by divers in a murky lake in the U.K.
The phone was discovered by a team of professional divers. It belonged to a member of staff at a watersports park in Nottinghamshire. “The screen lit up and he had a missed call from his granddad,” the diver who discovered it said.
Get the inside insights on how to make the most of your time and your team in the digital marketplace. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
In the age of precarity, everybody has good reason to hustle. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make extra income — you just need to know how.
We rounded up three lessons that offer valuable insights for anyone looking to expand their skills and boost their income. Each is taught by popular educator Quaison Carter, with inside insights on SEO, scaling up and finding your personal “genius.”
One of the first employees recruited for Apple’s health team has left Apple to join the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Dr. Andrew Trister joined Apple in 2016, shortly after it introduced Apple Watch. Since then, Apple has heavily piloted in the direction of health-tracking. Tim Cook has said Apple’s focus on health will be its, “greatest contribution to mankind.”
Susan Wojcicki isn't the first big name in tech to do the same. Photo: Cult of Mac
The CEO of YouTube has joined a growing list of big name tech industry figures who restrict their kids’ access to mobile devices.
Susan Wojcicki says that, “I have times when I take away all my kids’ phones, especially if we’re on a family vacation, because I want people to interact with each other.” Steve Jobs and Bill Gates have previously expressed similar sentiments.
TP-Link has cancelled plans to bring HomeKit support to its Kasa Smart Plug Mini.
The device was supposed to get an update that would make it compatible with Apple’s platform earlier this year. But after months of delays, that promise has been scrapped.
Hacked cables were shown off at a recent hacking conference. Photo: Apple
Everyone knows about the risks of phishing email, dodgy downloaded software, and accessing sensitive data while using public Wi-Fi. But how about third-party Lightning cables?
According to a new report, these are a risk as well — with security experts noting that it’s possible for malicious Lightning cables to grant access to your Mac to a remote attacker.
Telegram for iOS now lets you send messages without sound so you don’t disturb the person receiving them.
Its version 5.10 update — available now from the App Store — also lets you customize dark mode accent colors, set custom titles for group admins, and enable Slow Mode for group conversations.
The Cult of Mac Watch Store has you covered. Photo: Monowear, Twelve South, Mifa
We just added a bunch of awesome new gadgets and accessories to the Cult of Mac Watch Store.
Whether you want a gorgeous Apple Watch band, a handy charging stand, or a stylish AirPods case, we’ve got you covered with the latest from the likes of Twelve South, Mifa, and more.
Find out what’s new this week right here — and be prepared to splash some cash.
Beyond just music, IQbuds Boost make it easier to listen to friends and family. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Nuheara’s IQbuds Boost work as Bluetooth headphones, but that’s only the start. They are really for people who need just a bit of help hearing. They aren’t true hearing aids, but might actually be better.
Take a listen to my review of these high-end wireless earbuds, along with an optional Bluetooth accessory that connects them to your TV.
Easily build clean, compelling pitch decks that also offer engagement data. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
In the world of startups, marketing and business in general, few tools are as compelling as a good pitch deck. Presenting your ideas in a clean, classy way, you’re more likely to win over investors and partners.
Widgets on the Home screen are something you can have today, if you install the iPadOS13 beta. Photo: Apple
The iPadOS beta Apple introduced this week offers something none of its predecessors did: reliability. Stability, even. After days of testing on an iPad Pro, I found it close enough to the final version that an average person can access a mouse or thumbdrive with their iPad nearly hassle-free. That hasn’t been true of earlier betas.
Less rigorous testing of iOS 13 on an iPhone XS Max indicates it’s also relatively stable.
It's time for Apple to copy Samsung (by copying Samsung). Cover: Marty Cortinas/Cult of Mac
Sure, Samsung showed off some clunky ideas this week during its Galaxy Note 10 showcase. But some of Samsung’s new features got us hoping Apple adds them soon to iPhones and MacBooks. It’s high time Apple does what Samsung always does: Copy the best features!
The artist’s concept shows an iPad Pro with the rumored triple-lens camera. Photo: Cult of Mac/Apple
The signature feature of the upcoming iPhone 11 could also be in Apple’s professional-grade tablets. The next iPad Pro will get the triple-lens camera supposedly launching in this fall’s iOS handsets, according to an unconfirmed report from Asia.
And regular iPad models might get a dual-lens camera.
Browse our top four favorite wireless charging accessories. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals
Wireless charging is becoming the new normal. If you own a Qi-compatible device, you’ll want a wireless charger that meets your needs, so we rounded up four of our favorites.
From wirelessly charging three devices at once to charging your phone while you drive, we’ve got the wireless chargers you’re looking for.
BMW could ditch its pricey annual subscription cost for CarPlay Photo: Sony
Car infotainment systems have grown dramatically in size, and Sony promises one that allows people with older models to upgrade to an 8.95-inch screen. It supports Apple’s CarPlay, so the driver’s iPhone is ready to provide navigation, make calls or play music.
MacBook shipments were way up last quarter, and are predicted to rise this quarter too. Photo: Apple
Shipments of MacBooks were up almost 20% during the second quarter of this year compared to the same period of 2018, according to a market-research firm.
And the analysts predict another 20% growth in the current quarter, buoyed by the release of the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Mophie’s Wireless Charging Dual Pad isn’t as good as AirPower would have been, but it’s actually available. Photo: Mophie
After giving up on creating the AirPower charger, which could have charged several iPhones at once, the Apple Store is now offering a pair of multi-device chargers developed by Mophie.