📲 iOS 16.3 and Find Your Photos, Faster

Update All Your Devices!

Earlier this week, Apple released updates to every product across the lineup including iOS 16.3 which added physical security keys (more on that shortly), and HomePod 16.3 with lots of new features (what's the name of that software anyway?)

The new HomePod features are the most exciting, including the ability to ask the location of Family members (who already share that info with you), ambient sounds like ocean or rain, plus the dormant temperature and humidity sensors are now accessible!

I cover all the new features plus some of my favorite tips in the latest upload!

Security Keys for iCloud

Apple introduced Advanced Data Protection for iCloud with iOS 16.2. When enabled, your iCloud device backups, Photos, Keychain passwords, and more are all end-to-end encrypted where even Apple doesn't have the keys.

I've enabled it on my devices, and delegated my spouse as someone who can assist in unlocking if my devices are somehow all unavailable. For those who want a physical way to secure their iCloud information, iOS 16.3 allows you to program physical NFC or USB devices that must be scanned in order to unlock your iCloud data.

This is...not really necessary for most people. And it will make logging into iCloud fairly cumbersome if enabled. But for journalists or other occupations that carry very sensitive information on their devices, it may be useful.

Brandon Butch did an excellent demo of the physical security key feature in iOS 16.3, and you can watch it here:

Find Your iPhone Photos, Faster

Take a peek at my YouTube shorts and you'll find daily tips for iPhone. One of the popular videos this week was highlighting all the ways you can search for photos on your iPhone. Next time you're looking for that specific photo, try some of these strategies:

M2 Max MacBook Pro and M2 Mac mini

Early reviews of Apple's new M2 Max MacBook Pro and M2 Mac mini aired earlier this week. To learn more about the powerhouse laptops, check out iJustine's video:

And for an excellent breakdown of the surprisingly good Mac mini, here's MKBHD:

Finally, big shout out to Basic Apple Guy for getting his latest wallpaper featured in that MKBHD review! You can download it for free, and get many other spectacular wallpapers here: