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How to fix your iPhone or iPad after your iOS 11 update

If you have downloaded iOS 11, you have no doubt noticed all the exciting new horrible “features” that change the way you interact with your phone. Here’s how to fix at least some of them: HOW TO GET RID OF THE DO NOT DISTURB WHILE DRIVING “FEATURE”: Settings>Do Not Disturb>Do Not Disturb While Driving> setContinue reading “How to fix your iPhone or iPad after your iOS 11 update”

Why I’m not recommending an Apple Watch for TBI clients (Updated post watchos2)

To start — let me just say that this article talks about why I am NOT recommending an Apple Watch for brain injured clients at my clinic. For the past week, I had the opportunity to try out an Apple Watch Sports model — not because I want one or will ever use one (IContinue reading “Why I’m not recommending an Apple Watch for TBI clients (Updated post watchos2)”

Why the Apple Watch matters — or doesn’t

So, its the eve of Apple Watch sales being formally announced by Apple tomorrow (it goes on sale in April) and as usual with anything Apple, I have to weigh in. First — kudos to Apple for the lovely design, and the different versions available right out of the gate: Sporty, more formal, or moreContinue reading “Why the Apple Watch matters — or doesn’t”

The iPhone 6 — what we know so far…(Updated 7/22/14)

Not long ago, I converted the entire office to Macs, iPhones, and iPads…our therapists use them, and so do all of our clients. Personally, I also use a Galaxy S5 (upgraded from an S4) as well as my iPhone 5S. I’ve used every version of the iPhone since the original. Apple is looking at a newContinue reading “The iPhone 6 — what we know so far…(Updated 7/22/14)”

iPhone 5S vs Samsung galaxy S4

Upfront: I’ve used an iPhone since 2007 when they first came up, upgrading to each subsequent version. About three months ago, I plain old got bored of the iPhone and tried the Samsung Galaxy S4 for a month. This past week, I went back to the iPhone with the new iPhone 5S. This is basedContinue reading “iPhone 5S vs Samsung galaxy S4”

Updating to iOS 7

Make sure that you have your iPad or iPhone backed up — either through iCloud or preferably on your computer. This includes text messages and emails. Do not make any changes on your iPHone or iPad after backing up. This can not be overstressed. Make sure you have a backup. I usually do my backupsContinue reading “Updating to iOS 7”

Blackberry Q10 vs iPhone 5 — Software does-in BB’s otherwise excellent Qwerty smartphone

UPDATED 7/17/13 — The following review remains as is. On July 3, ATT rolled-out version 10.1.0.2030 — this was specifically updated to unblock calDav problems and to allow syncing to occur between Blackberry and iOS iCloud and to patch some security woes. It does not work automatically and you will have to add it manuallyContinue reading “Blackberry Q10 vs iPhone 5 — Software does-in BB’s otherwise excellent Qwerty smartphone”

Should I upgrade by iPad 3 to the iPad 4?

No. If you already have an iPad 3, do not upgrade to the iPad 4 unless you just have money burning in your pocket. For all practical purposes, there is nothing different between the two except for a slightly faster processor (no practical application, you won’t notice the difference)…a better camera for FaceTime (do youContinue reading “Should I upgrade by iPad 3 to the iPad 4?”

Do I need an iPhone 5 if I have an iPhone 4S?

The answer is – no. Will you want one when you get your hands on one, yes. Is the LTE really that much faster? Well, depending on where you live. Let’s start with the LTE question: If you have LTE in your neighborhood, its faster. I used LTE on my iPad in Orlando and itContinue reading “Do I need an iPhone 5 if I have an iPhone 4S?”

The view from Macworld iWorld 2012

It’s the ultimate Apple/Mac geek fest — the annual Macworld conference in San Francisco’s Moscone Center….this year re-named “Macworld iWorld” to emphasize the role that the internet now has. There was fear a few years back that Apple (who chose to stop attending the conference) would sound the death knell for Macworld — farContinue reading “The view from Macworld iWorld 2012”