September 21st Newsletter

 

  
• MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
  
Room C open whenever the club is open for free The Mac U Video Training. 
 
FREE MAC LESSONS 
 
 
 
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 
 
All Things Apple Tech Tips Tuesdays 
 
2pm-3pm in room C
 
 Bring your iPhones, iPads, Apple watches with IOS18 updates. 
 
Computerswest Macs will be available for Tech tips.
   
 
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 
 
APPLE SUPPORT SESSION
 
When a volunteer is available
 
We need support session helpers! 
 
If you have the skills to help others with a Mac, iPhone or iPad, please come to an Apple Support session and share your knowledge. You don’t need to be an expert. Many issues deal with email accounts or setting up a new device. 
 
10:00 AM – APPLE SUPPORT SESSIONNo need to make an appointment. Just walk into the Palm Ridge Rec Center Computer Lab Room C and have a one-on-one session with someone there to help you. We will be there to help solve your Apple device and Apple app problems. Be sure to bring your list of IDs and passwords (you do write them down somewhere safe, don’t you?)
 
 
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 
 
10:00 AM to NOON – Laura will be in Computer Lab Room A to discuss genealogy and help you with the Ancestry app—which we have on one of the iMacs
 
Room C open whenever the club is open for free The Mac U Video Training.. 
   
FREE MAC LESSONS
 
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
  
 Room C open whenever the club is open for free The Mac U Video Training.  
 
FREE MAC LESSONS  

How to take iPhone photos with a Siri voice command 

with the “Say Cheese” Shortcut!

To verify specific events in a timely manner,
go to the MacsWest Event Calendar on the day of the event.

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News From Apple


 

Apple Events live updates: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new wearables just unveiled

ZDNET is reporting on all the latest news surrounding today’s Apple event, including the iPhone 17 series, which starts at $799, Apple Watch Series 11, AirPods Pro 3, and more.

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This iOS 26 change makes CarPlay even better

OS 26 is crammed full of upgrades for CarPlay users, including a refreshed Liquid Glass design, support for widgets, and more. There’s even support for a new “AirPlay video in the car” feature that developers and automakers can adopt if they so choose.

There’s one big change, however, that is going viral as a way to “make your CarPlay screen feel bigger.”

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How I lock and hide apps in a secret folder on my iPhone – and why

It’s not what you think. I just don’t want my daughter seeing YouTube. So, here’s how I lock it behind Face ID and tuck it away in a hidden folder she can’t find or open.

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Apple Watch blood-oxygen feature returns in iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1

The software update re-enables this feature on Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 watches, but it works differently now.

How to Customize Your iPad Keyboard (and Actually Make It Work for You)

From predictive text to custom shortcuts and new layouts, your iPad keyboard can do a lot more than you think

Fri, July 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM MST

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iPadOS 26 brings a new design and Mac-like multitasking at long last

Apple has streamlined iPadOS to work more like the Mac, starting with a sleek universal interface.

iOS compatibility: Find out the latest version your iPhone can run

What’s the latest version of iOS supported on your iPhone, and will it run iOS 26?

Keep Your Private Conversations Secret With Your iPhone Notes App

I stopped using an extra app for private conversations. Instead I use my iPhone’s Notes app. Here’s how it works.

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iPadOS 26 gives Apple’s tablet its biggest windowing redesign ever

iPadOS 26 gives Apple’s tablet its biggest windowing redesign ever

Every iPad compatible with iPadOS 26 is getting a big user interface upgrade, thanks to a new Mac-like experience…

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Did You Know You Can Plug These 10 Devices Into Your Smartphone’s Charging Port?

Most of us treat our smartphone’s charging port like its only job is keeping the battery alive. But that little port is way more powerful than it gets credit for. Your phone can do a lot more than you expect if you know what to plug in.

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Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design

PRESS RELEASE June 9, 2025

A universal design across platforms brings more focus to content and a new level of vitality while maintaining the familiarity of Apple’s software

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iPhone Users Who Pay for iCloud Storage Receive These Five Perks

If you pay for iCloud storage on your iPhone, did you know that Apple offers you five perks beyond the extra storage space, at no additional cost?

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