If you find yourself stymied by Apple TV’s updated Siri Remote, our new in-depth guide will save you some frustration. It explains exactly how – and where – that puzzling scroll wheel works.
I hope the handy how-to makes your weekend streaming a little more fulfilling. (And if you don’t own one yet, don’t miss this deal on the Apple TV 4K. It’s down to its lowest price yet!)
Enjoy,
Lewis Wallace, managing editor
P.S. Speaking of streaming, have you watched new Apple TV+ movie Cha Cha Real Smooth? Our reviewer paints it as a real stinker – potentially the year’s worst movie. Just wondering if you agree …
With its iPod-style scroll wheel, the second-generation Siri Remote promised to make scrolling through content effortless. In reality, the scroll wheel turned out to be hard to use, and lacked support from third-party apps like YouTube. But don’t throw your remote at the TV just yet. When you get the hang of its quirks, the Siri Remote scroll wheel works surprisingly well.
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iOS 16 brings some awesome, radical new features: a completely redesigned Lock Screen, a shared Photo Library for families, editing and un-sending iMessages, advanced new features in Maps and more. If you can’t wait till September, here’s how to get it now.
iOS 16 packs plenty of new features like a revamped Lock Screen, enhanced Messages and Mail app, Live Text for videos and more. However, while iOS 16 supports iPhone 8 and newer, not all the new features will be available on older iPhones.
The Professional Learning series will cover subjects like photo storytelling, making music and learning the Swift programming language. And best of all, they’re free. All you need is an iPad.
It will be the exclusive streaming destination for all MLS games, starting with the 2023 season. Unlike Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+, watching many soccer games will require a separate subscription.
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For Father’s Day this year, skip the tie and get Pops something he can use for the rest of his life: a lifetime license to Microsoft Office for Mac. It’s the gold standard when it comes to software. And if he doesn’t own the latest version, he’s missing out. We’ve got a hot deal on
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The Rainbow Ligero looks like no other band you’ve seen. As with Juuk’s other metal Apple Watch bands, the Rainbow version’s striking looks provoke an immediate reaction. Its bold colors — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple — shimmer on the wrist.
Only moments ago Cooper Raiff was a niche figure, someone you could avoid with a little effort. But now, he is the filmgoing public’s problem, thanks to Cha Cha Real Smooth, which premiered Friday on Apple TV+.
If you’re tired of being just another drab presence on conference calls or online gaming tournaments, maybe it’s time to bring the party. No, we’re not saying you should send everyone jello shots beforehand. But you might try a sassy RGB microphone like the one in this setup.
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