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If you let your kids use an iPhone or iPad, or they've got their own, it's a good idea to make sure they're only installing content that is appropriate for their age. Every iPhone and iPad comes with the ability to enable restrictions on what apps can be deleted or installed. Unless they know the restrictions passcode, they'll have to ask permission to install apps from the App Store, and to delete existing ones. How to keep your kids from being able to install or delete apps without your permission Launch the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad you'd like to enable restrictions on. Tap on General. Tap on Restrictions. Tap on Enable Restrictions if they aren't al…

Many iPhone and iPad owners over the past several months have reported issues with the Wi-Fi toggle in the Settings app being grayed out, or dim. In turn, this leaves them unable to turn on Wi-Fi at all. This can also cause Control Center to produce a "Wi-Fi Not Available" error message. If this sounds like something you're experiencing, we can help you quickly troubleshoot the issue and regain Wi-Fi functionality again. 1. Make sure you're on the latest version of iOS One of the first things you should do before trying any other troubleshooting steps is to make sure you're running the most current version of iOS. Every time Apple issues an update, it contains bug…

ZEN & TECH is a lifestyle podcast where we work on centering our inner geeks and using technology to help reduce stress and live better connected lives. In today's episode, Georgia and Rene talk about the concept of inclusivity and giving everyone access and opportunity with technology. Also, a female Thor and the Falcon as Captain America. Subscribe via RSS: Audio | Video Subscribe via iTunes: Audio | Video Follow on Twitter: @ZENandTECH Download Directly: Audio | Video Show notes iMore accessibility hub Hardware: The often overlooked aspect of accessibility Inclusivity includes you Apple and accessibility: Pushing back against unacceptable realities…

This year I've spent a lot of time in doctor's offices and I see what a giant mess the electronic health records (EHR) industry really is. And I don't think Apple's going to solve the problems facing the American healthcare industry. Apple's telling us that iOS 8's Health feature will give us a way of sharing important diagnostic information with our doctors. But it's predicated on a huge assumption: That our medical providers are affiliated with an institution that's willing to buy in to this particular data stream. Because of my own health issues and those in my family, I deal with a lot of medical specialists. All of them use electronic health records (EHR) systems,…

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Apple has released a new ad for the iPhone 5s called 'Dreams'. While mobile devices are mainly viewed as personal toys as well as mobile phones, this new video shows how the iPhone 5s is utilized in numerous professional and personal situations, including both medical and fire-fighter careers, to aid said folk with their life changing work. Dreams is part of Apple's current "You're more powerful than you think" series of ads that previously included excellent Parenthood, the musically unfortunate Strength, and the original Powerful commercials. The song used in Dreams is When I Grow Up by Jennifer O'Connor. Here are the apps and accessories that make an appearance: …

The Beats Twitter account shared a link to a strange video that shows an anthropomorphized pair of pill speakers talking to an invisible incarnation of Siri's voice, celebrating Apple's acquisition of Beats. The Beats Pills ask Siri for the direction to "Dre's party," to which Siri responds that the party is "by invitation only." When the Beats Pills ask for further instructions, Siri's closing line is, "Sorry, I didn't get that." It's a bizarre video and while it shows Apple's logo at the end, isn't something in style or tone that Apple would produce. What do you think of it? Update: The tweet has been deleted and the video removed. Speculate away as to why t…

iOS has a lot of great accessibility options for those with visual impairments and one of the most convenient ones is the speak auto-text feature. Once activated, your iPhone or iPad will speak any auto-corrections or auto-capitalizations to you before they happen. Auto-correct doesn't always get it right and speak auto-text can help you catch errors before you hit the send button! How to have your iPhone or iPad speak auto-corrections and capitalizations Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on General. Tap on Accessibility. Turn On the option for Speak Auto-text. That's it! Now whenever your iPhone or iPad tries to correct a word or capi…

Apple has secured a preliminary approval from the courts for its e-book settlement of $450 million. The class action law suit was filed against Apple on behalf of consumers and 33 states alleging that the iBooks-seller had conspired with five publishers to set e-book prices high, hurting consumers. The case case was raised in July 2013 when the Department of Justice accused Apple of violating antitrust laws to raise prices and hurt competition with rivals like Amazon. Apple agreed to settle in June and the deal would have Apple paying $400 million to consumers and $50 million to lawyers in the ruling is upheld in appeals. If Apple wins its appeal, then it would pay n…

Ian Rogers, who heads up the Beats Music subscription service, will reportedly now run iTunes Radio for Apple. Apple's acquisition of Beats is now complete, with Apple officially welcoming the Beats team to the company this morning. Rogers will apparently remain in charge of Beats Music as well, managing all of Apple's music streaming efforts, according to the Wall Street Journal: Rogers, a former Yahoo executive, will run both teams to create cohesion in Apple's streaming-music options, according to the people familiar with the matter. Pandora and Spotify, the two-biggest streaming music services, each offer both a free ad-supported service and a subscription-based…

President Obama will today sign a bill into law that will allow American citizens to legally unlock their phones in order to take them to another cellular carrier, either in the United States or abroad. The President announced his intent to sign the bill last week. The new law is only a temporary measure, and is only valid until 2015. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill last week, after it had previously been passed by the Senate, and both chambers passed the bill unanimously. The unlocking a phone while still under your carrier's contract has been technically illegal in the United States since the beginning of last year. Now, if your phone is capable o…

While school might take a break for the summer, sports do anything but. From little league to soccer practice, gymnastics to judo, tennis to skating — we have indoor rinks! — there are all sorts of sports, team and solo, for kids to have fun with, get healthy doing, and learn valuable skills from. And what better way to keep hold of those memories and share them with teammates and classmates alike than with rookie cards of their very own? If you're looking for a great summer project for the kids — or the kids of all ages, adult-leaguers — then get your iPhone and iPad ready. Here come the cards! Rookies We're using an iPhone app called Rookies to make our cards. I…

If callers on the other end sound distorted on your iPhone 5c or you can't hear them at all, it's possible you have a blown or defective earpiece. If you aren't fully covered by Apple Care or that isn't an option in your country, performing an iPhone repair on your own is always an option. Luckily, an earpiece replacement isn't difficult and costs a tiny fraction of what a new iPhone would cost you. What you need to fix a blown iPhone 5c earpiece You'll need some tools and parts in order to repair your iPhone 5c. If you're in the United States or Canada, we highly recommend checking out eTech Parts as we've had lots of good experiences with them and know their cus…

Update: It appears that access to Facebook is back up for both the web and the iPhone and iPad apps. You are now free to carry on with your day. It appears that Facebook's newest feature is "being offline". Attempts to visit the social network right now are being thwarted by a lack of stuff to load, from a "network error" alert with no new content in the iPhone and iPad apps to a failure to an apology of "Sorry, something went wrong" in browsers. Let us know, is Facebook down for you too? Continue reading...

If you're looking for the best iPad apps to help you stay in contact with the people you care about most, messaging apps are the best option. Even though every iPad comes equipped with iMessage, that doesn't mean everyone you know has access to iMessage, and since you can't send regular texts on an iPad, you'll have to turn to other messaging apps in order to contact friends and family. Luckily there are lots of App Store apps that make messaging people anywhere in the world, on any platform, incredibly easy. We just have one thing left to figure out, what are the absolute best options when it comes to messaging apps for iPad? Facebook Messenger Whether you lo…

While the standard font sizes in iOS may work for some folks, those with visual impairments may find them too small to read comfortably. iOS 7 made default fonts even thinner and smaller than before, which compounded the issue for some. Luckily, iOS also has great accessibility options built in that includes larger, and even bolder fonts. All you've got to do is enable them in Settings. How to turn on large and bold text on iPhone and iPad Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 7 or higher. Tap on General. Tap on Accessibility. Tap on Larger Text. Turn On the option for Larger Accessibility Sizes. Drag the slider from left to right in order…

Every day dozens and dozens of new and updated apps and games hit the iOS and Mac App Stores. It's impossible to keep up with them all, but it's not impossible to pick out the very best. Here they are! Today we've a huge update for Wunderlist users, a new app for sharing secrets, discounts on popular games, and more! New iOS apps Maskerade - A new social app that is similar in concept to [secret](. Share a status anonymously and view what others around you are saying. You can delete statuses you share as well as vote others down for deletion if you don't like them. Free - Download Now Updated iOS apps Wunderlist - With a completely redesigned interface and…

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Apple has officially taken ownership of Beats, and is welcoming them to the company with a small section of the Apple website. The words "Welcome to the Family" are followed by a paragraph stating Apple's excitement on bringing Beats into the fold, and looking forward to the future. From the Apple.com: Today we are excited to officially welcome Beats Music and Beats Electronics to the Apple family. Music has always held a special place in our hearts, and we're thrilled to join forces with a group of people who love it as much as we do. Beats cofounders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre have created beautiful products that have helped millions of people deepen their connectio…

Delta has just updated their Fly Delta iPhone and iPad apps to give passengers the ability to stream movies and TV shows through the app when connected to in-flight Wi-Fi. Streaming is done through the Delta Studio section of the apps. Delta Studio lets travelers watch movies and TV, including live satellite TV, HBO, Showtime, and previously-run episodes from a number of networks. For instance, this month Delta will be showing Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Vikings, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and more . Now, instead of watching through the screens built into the plane, you can watch all of these and more on your own device. You can download Fly Delta for iPhone version 2.8 an…

HP's rushing to pre-empt the iWatch with a smartwatch partnership with designer Michael Bastian and online luxury retailer Gilt. Details of this smartwatch will do are slim, but we do know that they're aiming to have it work with iOS and Android — nope, it's not Android Wear — and that there will be companion apps for both platforms that allow users to customize the watch's interface. The partnership with Bastian is meant to make a smartwatch that looks as good as it's likely to cost, though HP's going to have a lot of competition in that space, including but not limited to the Pebble Steel, Withings Activité, Moto 360, and the long-rumored iWatch. What we know about…