Tips Archives - The Mac Observer https://www.macobserver.com/features/tips/ Apple iPhone, Mac, Watch and iPad News, Opinions, Tips and More Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:23:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 MacBook Buying Guide: Choosing Between Air, Pro, and Apple’s Latest Models https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/macbook-buying-guide-choosing-between-air-pro-and-apples-latest-models/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/macbook-buying-guide-choosing-between-air-pro-and-apples-latest-models/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:23:17 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231161 MacBook Buying Guide: Choosing Between Air, Pro, and Apple’s Latest Models

Shopping for a new MacBook is always exciting and stressful. Sure, getting a shiny new Apple device is a win, but comparing models, chipsets, and specs can get exhausting fast. And now, with the new MacBook Air sporting both a powerful M4 chip and a lower price tag, you have yet another choice to make. […]

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MacBook Air M4 Deals That’ll Make You M4-get Full Price https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/macbook-air-m4-deals-thatll-make-you-m4-get-full-price/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/macbook-air-m4-deals-thatll-make-you-m4-get-full-price/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:55:21 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231131 MacBook Air M4 Deals That’ll Make You M4-get Full Price

The new MacBook Air M4 looks to be a home run, and no doubt many are already looking for the best deals. Fortunately, ‘deals’ is my middle name. Okay, it’s not, but below I’m taking a look at some of the best offers currently available for what’s sure to be one of the most popular […]

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7 Reasons You’ll Want to Upgrade to the MacBook Air M4 https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/7-reasons-youll-want-to-upgrade-to-the-macbook-air-m4/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/7-reasons-youll-want-to-upgrade-to-the-macbook-air-m4/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231053 7 Reasons You’ll Want to Upgrade to the MacBook Air M4

The most noteworthy of Apple’s latest releases is the new MacBook Air with an M4 chip. Available in 13-inch and 15-inch variants, it features significant upgrades such as increased memory options, an improved camera, support for external displays, and more. It also comes at a lower starting price! Read below for the most compelling reasons […]

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M4 vs. M3 MacBook Air: What’s New and What’s Stayed the Same https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/m4-vs-m3-macbook-air-whats-new-and-whats-stayed-the-same/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/m4-vs-m3-macbook-air-whats-new-and-whats-stayed-the-same/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:15:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231004 M4 vs. M3 MacBook Air: What’s New and What’s Stayed the Same

Apple’s MacBook Air has long been a benchmark for ultraportable laptops, blending performance with sleek design. With the introduction of the M4 chip, Apple continues this tradition, offering some notable enhancements over the previous M3 model. This article compares the M4 and M3 MacBook Air models to help you make an informed decision about whether […]

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Where to Pre-Order the New M4 MacBook Air https://www.macobserver.com/news/where-to-pre-order-the-new-m4-macbook-air/ https://www.macobserver.com/news/where-to-pre-order-the-new-m4-macbook-air/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231044 Where to Pre-Order the New M4 MacBook Air

Shortly after launching the new iPad Air, Apple unveiled the latest generation of the MacBook Air. While the lineup retains its familiar 13-inch and 15-inch form factors, the new models feature the powerful M4 chip, a base RAM upgrade to 16GB, and a $100 price reduction. Starting at just $999, the MacBook Air seems like […]

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How to Fix Attention Aware Issues on iPhone 16 https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/how-to-fix-attention-aware-issues-iphone-16/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/how-to-fix-attention-aware-issues-iphone-16/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 07:47:24 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230966 How to Fix Attention Aware Issues on iPhone 16

Your iPhone 16 uses Attention Aware features to detect when you are looking at the screen. This helps adjust brightness, lower notifications volume, and keep the display on while you are actively using the device. However, if Attention Aware is not working correctly, it can cause issues such as dimming the screen at the wrong […]

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The M3 iPad Air Is Here, but Is the M4 Worth the Wait? https://www.macobserver.com/tips/the-m3-ipad-air-is-here-but-is-the-m4-worth-the-wait/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/the-m3-ipad-air-is-here-but-is-the-m4-worth-the-wait/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:35:58 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=231025 The M3 iPad Air Is Here, but Is the M4 Worth the Wait?

If there’s one thing both Apple fans and critics can agree on, it’s that Apple thrives on strategic iteration. The company is known for rolling out incremental upgrades that always give users a reason to consider an upgrade. Take the iPad lineup as an example. Apple Intelligence is exclusive to M-series chips (M1, M2, M3, […]

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Are Older Models Better Deals Than New iPad Air M3 and iPad 11? https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/are-older-models-better-deals-than-new-ipad-air-m3-and-ipad-11/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/are-older-models-better-deals-than-new-ipad-air-m3-and-ipad-11/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:44:30 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230976 Are Older Models Better Deals Than New iPad Air M3 and iPad 11?

Not amused by the new iPads announced? Neither are we. Here are some models that are better deals than the new 2025 iPad Air M3 and iPad 11.

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5 Reasons Not to Upgrade to the iPad Air M3 https://www.macobserver.com/tips/5-reasons-not-to-upgrade-to-the-ipad-air-m3/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/5-reasons-not-to-upgrade-to-the-ipad-air-m3/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230954 5 Reasons Not to Upgrade to the iPad Air M3

Apple has recently debuted the latest iPad Air with an M3 chip. While this new processor boosts performance, there’s hardly anything new. So, if you’re considering an upgrade, here are several reasons to skip the iPad Air M3. Why You Should Not Upgrade to the iPad Air M3 1. Marginal Performance Improvement  There’s no arguing […]

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iPad 11 vs. iPad 10: What’s New, What’s Missing, and Should You Upgrade? https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/ipad-11-vs-ipad-10-whats-new-whats-missing-and-should-you-upgrade/ https://www.macobserver.com/tips/round-ups/ipad-11-vs-ipad-10-whats-new-whats-missing-and-should-you-upgrade/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:36:37 +0000 https://www.macobserver.com/?p=230930 iPad 11 vs. iPad 10: What’s New, What’s Missing, and Should You Upgrade?

Leave it to Apple to keep people on the edge of their seats. Just as Apple Silicon iPad models take center stage with Apple Intelligence, Apple surprises everyone with a new A-series iPad refresh. The iPad 11 is an unexpected (yet welcome) update to the entry-level lineup. That said, do the new features warrant an […]

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