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Stay up to date with our most recent news and updatesBeware of Fake Tech Support Scams
We want to bring your attention to a recent surge in fake tech support scams targeting Apple users. These scams often begin with a pop-up message that appears while you’re browsing the internet. The message typically warns that your Mac has a virus and instructs you...
Discover the Enhanced Security in iOS 17.3 – Stolen Device Protection and Service Process Updates
🚀 We're excited to share the latest update from Apple that brings a robust security enhancement to your iPhone experience - Introducing Stolen Device Protection with iOS 17.3! 📱✨ About Stolen Device Protection: When your iPhone is away from familiar locations, Stolen...
Share AirTags with family members
In iOS 17, Apple introduced the ability to share an AirTag with a friend or family member. This will allow someone else to see the location of an item (ie car keys). Some scenarios where you would benefit from sharing access to an AirTag: You loan out your...
MLS Season Pass is now available on Apple TV
Mac-Ave may earn an affiliate commission on purchases of products or digital goods made through links on our site. The new MLS season is approaching (Feb. 25th), and Apple and Major League Soccer have released their streaming package for the upcoming season. Apple and...
Apple’s October Announcements
iPad 10th GenerationKey New Features: • 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display with True Tone• A14 Bionic Chip• Wi-Fi 6• 12MP Wide angle back camera• Landscape oriented 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage• USB-C Connector• Support for the new Magic Keyboard Folio...
Mac-Ave October Newsletter
iPad Sale $10 off iPad (9th Generation)$30 off iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd Generation) Sale ends October 11th or while supplies last.+ Get 30% off a new case with new iPad purchase! excludes Apple Smart Keyboard, Apple Smart Keyboard Folio, and Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad...
Mac-Ave September Newsletter
iPad Sale $10 off iPad (9th Generation)$30 off iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd Generation)$50 off iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Sale ends October 11th or while supplies last.Biggest News:AppleCare+ now provides unlimited Incidents!! AppleCare+ now provides unlimited...
My Sonos One speaker only works when it is on the charger connected to the wall
The Sonos One Speaker is a wired speaker and requires to be plugged into a nearby electrical outlet. The Sonos One does not contain a built-in rechargeable battery. At the moment the only Sonos speakers that are portable and do not require being plugged in to an...
Why are the Apple TV Apps different on two iPhones I have?
If the two iPhones are different models it's likely because the iOS version is different. Since the Apple TV app is built into the OS and not distributed universally through the App Store the Apple TV apps will be different between iOS versions. For example the...
Mac-Ave 2022 Education Special
From August 15th through September 15th, 2022 Qualified purchasers can receive up to $200 in the form of a Mac-Ave Support Gift Card when they purchase a Mac for school. Receive a $200 Mac-Ave Support Gift Card when you purchase a new Mac and AppleCare+ for school....
iOS 15.5 update is now available for iPhone
Today (Monday, May 16th, 2022) Apple has released iOS 15.5 update for iPhone. This update includes enhancements to Apple Cash card, Apple Podcasts, and other features and bug fixes including security updates which can be found here on Apple's websiteThe notable...
Sonos One is Best Overall smart speaker according to Wired.com
"Best Overall" Sonos One (Gen. 2)Connects to Alexa, Sonos, AirPlay 2, or Google Assistant There are louder speakers and some that are more portable, but no smart speaker is a better buy than the Sonos One right now (8/10, WIRED Recommends). It sets the bar in a number...