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I'm looking to upgrade one of my devices soon and would like to hear from users firsthand experience to determine which upgrade would be more worthwhile. I've been eyeing the base model M3 MacBook Pro and the iPad Air / Pro (256 GB) w/ Magic Keyboard + 2nd Gen Apple Pencil. I've never owned an iPad so this would be new experience to me.

I currently have a base model 2013 MacBook Pro and a 2017 Surface Pro. I'm no longer a student so I don't use intensive applications on either device and just do light browsing. Occasionally, I do edit videos on iMovie for giggles. The 2013 Macbook is still able to hold a full charge for 4 - 5 hours while the 2017 Surface Pro can only hold a full charge for 15 - 30 minutes.

Either choice would be significant upgrade base model 2013 MB Pro --> base model M3 MB Pro vs 2017 Surface Pro --> iPad Air / Pro (256 GB) + Magic Keyboard + Apple Pencil. I would love to hear reviews from users (regrets, things to look out for, major improvements, etc.)

Thank you in advance!

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After 100 days off case less phone it has a micro crack in the back 🥳🥳🥳

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My AW6 upgraded to iOS10 this past week. It changed how to engage theater mode. Previously, I only had to swipe up and tap. Now theater mode is accessed by pressing the side button. (It seems the “swipe up” and side button functions switched place.)

Can I switch them back or add theater mode to the “swipe up” screen? I see where I can add apps to the “new” swipe up screen but theater mode isn’t one of the choices.

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Case

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Have had Oura for three years and found that I need more accurate activity tracking. New SE coming today and, for those that own/use both devices, will data be duplicated if wearing both devices at the same time?

For instance, Oura tracks heart rate all day and reports to Apple Health. Wearing the watch will also track and report to Apple Health.

Will the data conflict? Should I disable the Oura/Apple Health connection?

Any thoughts appreciated!

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I will be getting myself an iphone for casual use for the next 2-3 yrs. As this will be my first time using apple products.

As my budget is strictly limited, i have faced with the choice to buy either the 12 pro max or the 13th. Mind you both the option will be bought under used section. But both pretty much ranged at the same price locally.

Which one should i choose?

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It shows in some apps, and doesn't in others. I want it to be invisible on all apps

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Hey guys idk if this falls under iphone or its based on sim but here it goes…

One day scrolling on tiktok i came across a guy talking abt disabling data in that even when you turn on mobile data normally on iphone it wouldnt use data with pay as you go rates

I didnt need data before so i never bothered with any data plans or saw myself using in the foreseeable future but now i need it and i cant find the code i thought i had in my notes app nor can i find the video or one alike

The method in the video showed a telephone code (* some numbers then #)

And no my carrier doesnt know what im talking abt🥲 (i reside outside the US btw)

Really hoping someone knows what im talking abt and can assist😭

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I got a new iPhone so my wife took my iPhone 11 to use as her own. Even though her Rav4 has wired CarPlay, she prefers just using Toyota's built-in system through BlueTooth as she still listens to local radio.

The iPhone 11 is paired to the Rav4 BT and will play music from the phone through the car speakers via BT.

But phone calls will ONLY play through her iPhone speaker. The car shows her phone is connected. Her iPhone shows her phone is connected, and her iPhone speaker icon says that the output is through BT to the car. But nothing is coming through the car speakers (and yes, we've turned the volume all the way up.)

I have unpaired and paired it again. I have rebooted the phone. I have rebooted her Rav4 system.

I've Google'd the issue and can't find a lot of examples of this specific issue, so I'm stumped. Any constructive advice welcomed, as this all worked perfectly with her old iPhone XR.

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I have a 2018 13” pro (A1989) and I fell asleep with it charging on my lap to wake up to it completely non responsive with a faint smell of smoke - any ideas lol

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It clearly understood what i said but still tells me to repeat myself 🙄

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Finally picked up my first Apple Watch!

Found an almost new Series 9 45mm with CELLULAR for 360€ (Retail 599€) on the French equivalent of Craigslist. I wasn’t even looking to buy a cell version but this deal was way too tempting to turn down 😄 will be adding AppleCare as a bonus

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My apple MacBook Pro i9. keeps randomly shutting off? Any suggestions as to why this may be happening before I make the trip to apple?

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So my sister gave me her old Iphone 11 to use because mine broke and the reset went smoothly until it asked for the old passcode which was a 6 digit passcode, now it only gives me option to enter 4 digits and i cant figure out how to change this. Can anyone help me please?

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How many of you guys wear your AW 24/7? I’ve been only wearing it as a watch. Not really even working out in it since I have Whoop but I’m interested in utilizing more of the features such as HRV, V2O, etc. but I feel like I will have to wear it 24/7. I usually only wear my AW only during work.

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If someone has you blocked on iPhone, but when you send a message as a text message rather than a normal blue text, will the other person receive the message? Instead of saying nothing, mine says, “Sent as text message”

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What is this icon on my Home Screen, and how do I get rid of it?

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Evening I’m looking for a video door bell that works with Apple TV 4K Ideally someone at the door the video will pop up in pip on Apple TV Any recommendations please

Thank you

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My laptop is featuring those light pink lines. What is it??

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Ok so I tried to turn on my apple watch and it did not show a thing so I tried force restart. Still nothing happened, I thought it was dead so I put it on charge and after like a minute or so force restarted and it just showed the Apple logo for a second and then turned off and now its doing that repeatedly without me even touching it (only when on charge). I have not tried using another charger because I dont have another one. I also tried changing adapters but the problem still persists. It's an s1. If anyone knows what the fix to this is, please inform me. Thank you.

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Hi everyone,

I am an audiophile noob and I am looking to upgrade my TV stereo setup. I have done some research and my situation and thoughts are below.

**Now:**I rent and my landlord left a 55-inch LED TV that only comes with 2.0 HDMI and one Coaxial input. I know all my troubles would be solved if I get a better TV but that's not a preferable option as I do not want to move a TV around when I move in the future.

I bought an S800B yesterday hoping to connect an external device -> TV -> WiFi -> S800B. I found out today this does not work as the LED TV does not have a WiFi card. Therefore I am out of luck and tested Bluetooth for a day. There's a slight delay and the sound just isn't as good as I heard it at the store I bought the S800 for $400. I am going to return this tomorrow and I am looking at a Q700C or Q800B both with HDMI IN.

What I researched and planned: I only plan to watch via streaming services like Disney+ so Dolby Digital+ Atmos is what I'd like to achieve. I don't own an external device right now but I plan to purchase an Apple TV 4K. The general idea is to return the Samsung S800B and purchase a Q700C. I do not plan to buy rear speakers right now, but may add this in the future.

Plan A: Connect Apple TV 4K -> ARC HDMI -> Q700C -> HDMI 2.0 -> LED TV. (External device -> soundbar -> TV)

Question 1: If LED TV does not support ARC, does playthrough via soundbar work? There are no settings on the LED TV regarding the audio input channel. I cannot select anything regarding which audio input.

Plan B: Connect Apple TV 4K -> HDMI 2.0 -> LED TV -> Coaxial to optical cable transfer -> connect optical of Q700C. (External device -> TV -> soundbar)

Question 2: With some research, I believe Optical can carry Dolby 5.1 sound but not Dolby Digital Plus. Will this work? Is Dolby 5.1 fine to enjoy some movies?

TDLR: I rent and I do not wish to buy a new TV and continue using landlord's TV. LED TV does not have eARC/ARC and only coaxial. Is plan A or plan B a better choice? Or maybe a plan C! Thank you thank you very much. My wife is going nuts over how I purchased something without thinking ahead about the WiFi card.

Thank you for reading and for all your feedback.

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My dad is 60, is nearly deaf in one ear, and has a condition with his eyes called macular degeneration he had surgery on this year. Would the accessibility settings in an iPhone make it a good gift for him? If so, which iPhone should I get him and what accessibility settings should I enable on it?

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How do you guys charge your iPhone? Do you charge it to 100% or 80% Optimized charging?

Asking this because I am opting out of Apple Care+ and planning on keeping this for 3-4 years.

I have a 15 Pro Max and I charge it to 80%, but I need to charge it at least twice a day because it drains so fast and I charge it when it touches 20%. Anyone else having battery draining issue? Sometimes I just use Instagram for 15 minutes and it’s already down ~10%.

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