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How to Use Stage Manager With iPad and Mac?

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The Stage Manager tool by Apple is designed to let users multitask on an iPad or Macbook.

Apple initially stated that Stage Manager would only be compatible with iPad Pro models running the M1 processor and subsequent generations. Later on, though, the company added compatibility for iPad Pro devices with both the A12X and A12Z CPUs.

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Stage Manager is compatible with the following iPads: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation and later), 11-inch iPad Pro (all generations), and iOS Air (5th generation). Only the following models support moving apps and windows via Stage Manager between the iPad and an additional display: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation and later), 11-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation and later), and iOS Air (5th generation). For Macbook, Stage Manager is compatible with any Mac model running MacOS Ventura. The next step is to confirm that your device is running the most recent version of MacOS or iPadOS.

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No matter if you use Stage Manager on an iPad or a Mac, the interface is the same. The currently open app sits in the center of the display, while a list of recently used apps is located on the left. Based on if you are using a desktop or a tablet, the navigation is different.

When you’re finished using the current app, you can quickly switch to a different one by tapping on it in the Dock or selecting it from the list of recently used apps on the left. The new app will open in the center of the screen whenever you switch, moving the current app to the Recent apps list. The arrangement can also be changed.

To make the active apps appear bigger, you can choose to hide the Recent Apps list or Docks by going to Settings > Home Screen & Multitasking. Always swipe to the right from the left side of the screen to reach the Recent Apps list, and swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Dock.

To view more content in your apps, users of the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (all generations), and iPad Air (5th generation) can raise the pixel density on their devices. These devices support display scaling mode. Click Settings > Display & Brightness > Display Zoom > More Space. Apps can be grouped as well.

The learning slope for using Stage Manager with MacOS Ventura isn’t as high. The four most recent active apps are arranged to the right of the screen as soon as Stage Manager is turned on, with one app taking up the entire screen.

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In the manager, you can navigate to any of the left-side apps by clicking on them or by starting a new application from the Dock. The learning slope for using Stage Manager with MacOS Ventura isn’t as high. The four most recent active apps are arranged to the right of the screen as soon as Stage Manager is turned on, with one app taking up the entire screen.

In the manager, you can navigate to any of the left-side apps by clicking on them or by starting a new application from the Dock.

In order to turn off Stage Manager on your iPad, swipe down to reveal the Control Center and tap the icon. On your Mac, perform the same steps by clicking the Control Center icon and then selecting the Stage Manager icon.

Peek Performance

Highlights From Apple’s March 8 Event: Announcements From The ‘Peek Performance’ Event.

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Apple‘s first product event of the year has come to a close. The Cupertino behemoth unveiled the iPhone SE 3, iPad Air 5 with M1 chipset, and Mac Studio desktop computer at Peek Performance. Along with these, Apple teased a new Mac Pro but didn’t reveal any details about it. The device will be unveiled at a later date by the company.
The iPhone SE 3 succeeds the iPhone SE 2, which was released in 2020, while the iPad Air 5 succeeds the iPad Air 4, which was released in the same year. Although the iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5 have the same design as their predecessors, the devices have been upgraded with powerful interiors. Check out everything Apple announced at Peek Performance.

Apple announced the iPhone SE 3 at its Spring event, which was dubbed “Peek Performance” after a series of leaks and rumours. The Apple A15 Bionic chipset, which also powers the iPhone 13 series, is used in the iPhone SE 3. It supports 5G networks.

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The iPhone SE 3 follows the design of its predecessor, the iPhone SE 2020, with rounded edges. Touch ID is built into the phone, which has a 4.7-inch display. The phone is water and dust resistant, with IP67 certification, for added security. The phone has only one camera on the back, which is a 12-megapixel sensor.

In international markets, the iPhone SE 3 costs $429. The phone is available in India for Rs 43,900. From March 11 onwards, pre-orders will be available. Midnight, starlight, (PRODUCT)RED and green will be among the four colours available for the iPhone SE 3. From March 18, the smartphone will be available for purchase in India and other countries.

The new iPad Air 5 features the most powerful M1 chipset, which also powers the new MacBooks and iPad Pro. The iPad Air 5 was previously rumoured to have an A15 Bionic chipset. The iPad Air 5 does, however, have the same design as the iPad Air 4.

The 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display on the iPad Air 5 has 3.8 million pixels, 500 nits of brightness, and a P3 wide colour gamut. Like the iPad Air 4, it has squared edges. The new iPad also includes a Touch ID fingerprint sensor that also serves as a power button. The iPad also has eSIM, stereo speakers, and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities.

The iPad Air 5 also has a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera on the back and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera on the front, both of which are designed to improve video calls.

The WiFi variant of the new iPad Air 5 is priced at Rs 54,900 in India, while the WiFi+ Cellular model is priced at Rs 68,900. The iPad Air 5 will be available in a variety of colours, including space grey, starlight, pink, purple, and blue.

At its Spring Event, Apple also unveiled the Mac Studio, an entirely new Mac. It is expected to be more powerful than Apple’s Mac mini, which was released in 2020. The M1 Ultra chip, which is more powerful than the M1 chipset, powers the Mac Studio.

The Mac Studio will be available in two versions, one with the M1 Max and the other with the M1 Ultra, according to Apple. In India, the M1 Max starts at Rs 189,900, while the Studio with the M1 Ultra is priced at Rs 3,89,900.

Apple Releases the iOS13 Beta for Public

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Apple just launched the public beta of its next operating system, iOS13, for the iPhone and iPad. The company has developed separate operating systems for iPhone and iPad for the very first time, naming them iOS, for the iPhone and iPadOS, for the iPad. The iOS13 will also empower the iPod touch. And, both the OSs are now available as a beta for the general public.

The company plans to release the original iOS13 by the coming fall, but before that, it will be testing the OS and will keep on updating it to fix the bugs prior to the original release.

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With the release of the iOS13 beta, it revealed the various features that will be embedded to the OS, including the dark mode, new photo gallery and editing options, revamped Apple maps and reminders, etc.

The company has finally brought the dark mode to iPhones and iPads. There are various options to activate the dark mode. The user can apply the dark mode manually or can schedule the on and off time for the same. There is also an option through which the iPhone and the iPad automatically adapt to the dark mode when it senses darkness around. For now, all Apple’s pre-installed apps are enabled with dark mode, whereas the third party apps that do not support dark mode will not respond to the iOS dark mode.

With the iOS13, Apple has brought a new photo app, that sorts pictures on the basis of time, date, month and year, and also provides various new editing features. These amazing editing features allow you to make changes to the white balance, definition, vignette, brilliance, contrast, saturation, sharpness, noise reduction on pictures, highlights, and shadows, etc. This new app has got great UI and is faster.

iOS13 also brings new renovated Apple Maps that allow the users to set icons for the places they visit often, like their home, office, a favourite restaurant, a friend’s house, etc. The new app now has more precise data about locations and is faster when showing the directions. The company has also made some good changes to the app’s street view and CarPlay features. The street view option is now better with its new 3D feature ‘Look Around’.

The old Reminder app that Apple offered to its users was quite a useless one, but this time, the users will be able to add geofences, times, or pictures to reminders. The app has got new options, like filters for the due work, for the work that is already done, and for the scheduled work. Siri will also play a role in the Reminder, and the user will also be able to add contacts to the app.

Apple has also worked on enhancing the security for the Apple devices, and has introduced a new signup option called “Sign in with Apple”. Along with that, it has also released new permissions for the Bluetooth, wifi, as well as location tracking.

The other new features include adding a profile picture to the messaging app, which will be visible to the user’s contacts only, Mail with new formatting options, and Safari with a new website settings menu, etc.

Whatsapp Testing a Standalone App for iPad and Working on a New Feature to Restrict Fake News

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According to a report from WABetaInfo, Whatsapp is testing its latest version for the iPad users. Noticeably, Whatsapp has been the most favourite messaging app for both iPhone and Android users, but it has always lagged behind for its iPad users, who could only use the web version of Whatsapp by connecting it with their iPhones.

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The company is about to update its Whats App version to v2.19.40, which now may also be available for the iPad as a standalone App. The users now will be able to use Whatsapp directly on their iPads by signing in to the app through their registered phone number. This is great news for the iPad users as now they will have access to their WhatsApp account on a bigger screen, and even by splitting the screen, it will provide better visibility.

Also, amid the elections, the company has also revealed a few new features, among which there is a new option for Android users, where the group admins will be able to stop the frequently forwarded messages such that to help stop the spread of fake news. The feature will only be available for the group admins and will appear on the sub-section of the group settings. It will be enabled by default, and the group admin can disable it from the settings.

Though the company has mentioned that the feature is still in its development phase, this is one of the most desired features for every Whats App user, especially in India.

On one hand, the iPad is about to get its own standalone Whatsapp ‘app’, which will include all the features like chatting, video calls, etc., and all the bug fixes. On the other hand, people will be able to ignore the fake news and stop them from further spreading.

The company has not revealed any launch dates for the both as both are still under the development and testing phase.

Apple Unveils ‘Best of 2018’ iPhone And iPad Apps

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2018 is about to end, and recalling the year, every person and every company has its own story to tell. For the tech giants like Google and Apple, it’s about their products that worked really well in 2018. At the beginning of December, Google revealed its best android apps of the year and now Apple has also announced its ten best apps of 2018, for iPhone, iPad and Apple watch.

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The Apple’s editors in the different categories have created the list that includes the most-downloaded apps, most-streamed films-music, and the best games of 2018, etc. The editorial list includes both free as well as paid versions and has been selected on the basis of popularity and on the basis of the best content across the App Store and iTunes.

In the category of free iPhone apps, YouTube topped the list, followed by Instagram and Snapchat.

Top 10 Free iPhone Apps:
1. YouTube
2. Instagram
3. Snapchat
4. Messenger
5. Facebook
6. Bitmoji
7. Netflix
8. Google Maps
9. Gmail
10. Spotify Music

The selfie-editor FaceTune won the best app in the Paid iPhone apps category.

Top 10 Paid iPhone Apps:
1. Facetune ($3.99)
2. Kirakira+ ($0.99)
3. Dark Sky Weather ($3.99)
4. HotSchedules ($2.99)
5. PlantSnap ($2.99)
6. AutoSleep Tracker for Watch ($2.99)
7. Sky Guide ($2.99)
8. 1 Second Everyday: Video Diary ($4.99)
9. The Wonder Weeks ($2.99)
10. Afterlight 2 ($2.99)

Fortnite not only won the best game in the free iPhone games category but also topped the iPad free games category.

Top 10 Free iPhone Games:
1. Fortnite
2. Helix Jump
3. Rise Up
4. PUBG Mobile
5. Hole.io
6. Love Balls
7. Snake VS Block
8. Rules of Survival
9. Roblox
10. Dune!

Heads Up won the best paid iPhone Game. It is also on the number 5 in the paid games list on iPad.

Top 10 Paid iPhone Games:
1. Heads Up! ($2.99)
2. Minecraft ($6.99)
3. Plague Inc. ($0.99)
4. Bloons TD 6 ($4.99)
5. Pocket Build ($1.99)
6. Bloons TD 5 ($2.99)
7. Geometry Dash ($1.99)
8. The Game of Life ($2.99)
9. Papa’s Freezeria To Go ($0.99)
10. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas ($6.99)

YouTube again was crowned as the best free app for iPad, Netflix and Messenger came on the second and third positions, respectively.

Top 10 Free iPad Apps:
1. YouTube
2. Netflix
3. Messenger
4. Facebook
5. Amazon Prime Video
6. Google Chrome
7. Gmail
8. YouTube Kids
9. The Calculator
10. Amazon Shopping

The drawing app Procreate became the best of the paid iPad app of 2018.

Top 10 Paid iPad Apps:
1. Procreate ($9.99)
2. Notability ($9.99)
3. GoodNotes 4 ($7.99)
4. Toca Life: Pets ($3.99)
5. Duet Display ($9.99)
6. Toca Life: After School ($3.99)
7. XtraMath ($4.99)
8. Toca Hair Salon 3 ($3.99)
9. MyScript Nebo ($7.99)
10. Toca Kitchen 2 ($3.99)

Fortnite reigns as the top free mobile game for iPad too.

Top 10 Free iPad Games:
1. Fortnite
2. Roblox
3. Kick the Buddy
4. Love Balls
5. Helix Jump
6. Color by Number Coloring Game!
7. Bowmasters – Multiplayer Game
8. Hole.io
9. Rise Up
10. Rules of Survival

Minecraft sits on the top of the paid iPad games list.

Top 10 Paid iPad Games:
1. Minecraft ($6.99)
2. Geometry Dash ($1.99)
3. The Game of Life ($2.99)
4. The Room: Old Sins ($4.99)
5. Heads Up! ($0.99)
6. Bloons TD 6 ($4.99)
7. Goat Simulator ($4.99)
8. Five Nights at Freddy’s ($2.99)
9. Lego Jurassic World ($4.99)
10. Terraria ($4.99)

The year was incredibly good for the self-wellness apps like, Fabulous and Calm, and also for the games like Fortnite and PUBG (Players Unknown Battleground). Apple also chose its own favourite apps and games of the year, among which Procreate Pocket and Donut County, were selected as the app and the game of the year on iPhone. And, Froggipedia and puzzle-game Gorogoa were selected as the app and the game of the year on iPad, respectively.