Channels are the easiest way to get third-party content in the Apple TV app. Here's how to subscribe.
With Apple TV Channels, you no longer need a content provider's app to view your shows and movies. Instead, your faves play within the Apple TV app right on your Apple TV. So, if you're new to the Apple TV or you own a smart TV with the Apple TV app installed, such as newer models from Samsung, all you have to do is use the TV app. Your subscriptions will also carry over to your other Apple devices. Here's how to subscribe to Channels in the Apple TV app on your Apple TV.
How to subscribe to Channels in the Apple TV app on Apple TV
Most Channels in the Apple TV app offer a trial, so you can subscribe for free for a limited time, after which you'll be charged for your first month after your free trial period. Once subscribed to a Channel, content recommendations will appear in the Watch Now section of the Apple TV app.
Launch the Apple TV app.
Click on a Channel to which you want to subscribe under Subscribe to Apple TV Channels.
Click Subscribe or Try It Free if there is a trial available.
Click Confirm.
Click Confirm with Apple Device or Confirm with Password to confirm your purchase.
Confirm with Apple Device allows you to use your iPhone or Apple Watch to make confirmation easier.
Confirm with Password requires you to enter your Apple ID and password using the Siri Remote and the onscreen keyboard.
How to cancel a Channel subscription in the Apple TV app on Apple TV
You can unsubscribe to Apple TV Channels at any time, just like you would with any other service you subscribe to through iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or tvOS. All it takes is a click on the Siri Remote.
Launch the Settings app.
Click Users and Accounts.
Click your User Name.
Click Subscriptions.
Click an Active Subscription.
Click Cancel Subscription or Cancel Trial.
Click Confirm.
Subscribe to your favorite channels with the Apple TV app
With Apple TV Channels, you no longer have to download yet another app or register for an account just to watch your favorite shows and movies. By subscribing to a Channel through your Apple TV, you can browse and binge all of the latest content directly from the Apple TV app with just a few clicks, or with your voice with an Apple TV and Siri Remote.
The MagSafe compatibility extends to 15W fast-charging.
The Base One is available for $130.
This thing looks gorgeous but you're going to need to add your own 30W adapter.
Nomad has announced the Base One, a new MagSafe charger that is attached to a chunk of metal and glass to weigh the whole thing down so it doesn't move around.
That, right there, is perhaps the main reason to consider the Base One — and on the face of it, the only reason. Apple's own MagSafe charger is pretty great but it has one big problem — you pick your iPhone up and the charger comes with it. That's an irritation I can do without, so the idea of having 515g of metal and glass holding the Base One down is one I'm absolutely here for. There are two colors to choose from, too — a rather fetching silver and a blacked-out carbide that could make this one of the best iPhone chargers for those who want a stealth aesthetic.
Nomad says the charger is MFi-certified for MagSafe and 15W charging, which is great. But Nomad also says that this charger requires a 30W power adapter whereas Apple's own MagSafe only needs a 20W part. Nomad says that's down to the use of USB-C in terms of cabling. I've reached out to Nomad for clarification. Note that no adapter comes in the box, so you'll need to buy one. Nomad cites environmental reasons, which is fine. But my concern is that the 30W requirement will catch people out and most people have 20W plugs at home.
And then, there's the price. $130 is a lot to pay for a MagSafe charger that needs another $30 or so spending before it will work. That's a shame, too, because this has the potential to be the answer to a lot of MagSafe problems for those with iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 devices.
We'll be giving the Nomad Base One a full review soon enough so keep your eyes peeled for that — hopefully, we'll have some answers on that adapter situation by then, too!
If you want to get in on the developer beta of iPadOS 15, here's how to do that!
iPadOS 15 is here with new features that require third-party developer input. As such, the company is releasing developer betas so that software engineers can get a head start on making great software for you.
Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That's why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.
What's new with iPadOS?
March 1, 2022: Apple releases fifth beta for iPadOS 15.4 to developers
Apple has released the fifth beta of iPadOS 15.4 to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
February 22, 2022: Apple releases fourth beta for iPadOS 15.4 to developers
Apple has released the fourth beta of iPadOS 15.4 to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
February 15, 2022: Apple releases third beta for iPadOS 15.4 to developers
Apple has released the third beta of iPadOS 15.4 to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
February 8, 2022: Apple releases second beta for iPadOS 15.4 to developers
Apple has released the second beta of iPadOS 15.4 to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
January 27, 2022: Apple releases first beta for iPadOS 15.4 to developers
Apple has released the first beta of iPadOS 15.4 to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
January 20, 2022: Apple seeds iPadOS 15.3 release candidate to developers
Apple seeds the release candidate of iPadOS 15.3 for developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
January 12, 2022: Apple seeds iPadOS 15.3 beta 2 to developers
Apple seeds the second beta of iPadOS 15.3 for developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
December 17, 2021: Apple seeds iPadOS 15.3 beta 1 to developers
Apple seeds the first beta of iPadOS 15.3 for developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
December 7, 2021: Apple seeds iPadOS 15.2 Release Candidate for developers
Apple seeds iPadOS 15.2 Release Candidate for developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
December 2, 2021: Apple releases iPadOS 15.2 beta 4 to developers
Apple has launched the fourth iPadOS 15.2 beta to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
November 16, 2021: Apple releases iPadOS 15.2 beta 3 to developers
Apple has launched the third iPadOS 15.2 beta to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
November 9, 2021: Apple releases first iPadOS 15.2 beta to developers
Apple has launched the second iPadOS 15.2 beta to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
October 27, 2021: Apple releases first iPadOS 15.2 beta to developers
Apple has launched the first iPadOS 15.2 beta to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
October 21, 2021: Apple seeds second release candidate of iPadOS 15.1 to developers with iPad mini 6
Apple has launched the second release candidate for iPadOS 15.1 to developers, specifically for the iPad mini 6. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
October 18, 2021: Apple launches release candidate of iPadOS 15.1 to developers
Apple has launched the release candidate for iPadOS 15.1 to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
October 13, 2021: Apple launches fourth iPadOS 15.1 beta to developers
Apple has launched the fourth iPadOS 15.1 beta to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
October 6, 2021: Apple launches third iPadOS 15.1 beta to developers
Apple has launched the third iPadOS 15.1 beta to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
September 28, 2021: Apple launches second iPadOS 15.1 beta to developers
Apple has launched the second iPadOS 15.1 beta to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
September 21, 2021: Apple launches first iPadOS 15.1 beta to developers
Apple has launched the first iPadOS 15.1 beta to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
September 14, 2021: Apple launches iPadOS 15 RC
Apple has launched the release candidate of iPadOS 15 to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
August 31, 2021: Apple launches iPadOS 15 beta 8
Apple has launched the eighth beta of iPadOS 15 to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
August 25, 2021: Apple launches iPadOS 15 beta 7
Apple has launched the seventh beta of iPadOS 15 to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
August 17, 2021: Apple launches iPadOS 15 beta 6
Apple has launched the sixth beta of iPadOS 15 to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
August 10, 2021: Apple launches iPadOS 15 beta 5
Apple has launched the fifth beta of iPadOS 15 to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
July 27, 2021: Apple launches iPadOS 15 beta 4
Apple has launched the fourth beta of iPadOS 15 to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
July 14, 2021: Apple launches iPadOS 15 beta 3
Apple has launched the third beta of iPadOS 15 to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
June 24, 2021: Apple launches iPadOS 15 beta 2
Apple has launched the second beta of iPadOS 15 to developers. You can download this updated build over-the-air just as you would any other beta update.
June 7, 2021: Apple launches iPadOS 15 beta 1
Apple has launched the first beta of iPadOS 15 to developers. You can download the beta now and install it via your Mac, and you should be able to install the profile and download the beta as an over-the-air update directly to your iPad soon.
June 7, 2021: Apple announces iPadOS 15
Apple has officially announced iPadOS 15. There are a lot of changes that need to be tested before it launches to the public this fall, so developers will be able to get their hands on the initial beta version soon.
How to download the iPadOS Restore Image to your Mac
This first part is easy and works just like it does on any Mac operating system.
Log in with your developer account credentials when prompted.
Under iPadOS 15 beta, click on Download Restore Images.
Click on the iOS restore image for the device you're installing the developer beta on.
How to make an archived backup of your iPad
Before you begin, make sure you back up your iPad. While the beta process is fairly straightforward, any time you make any significant change to your device you risk problems. And with your personal data, it's always — always! — better to be safe than sorry. Even if you back up every night, you'll want to make sure it's absolutely up-to-date.
Connect your device to your Mac using the cable it came with.
Launch a Finder window.
Select your connected device under Locations in the sidebar of the Finder window.
Click Pair to pair the device to your Mac.
Tap Trust on the device to confirm that you want to pair it.
Enter your passcode on your device.
If you don't already have a backup on your Mac, click Back Up Now to make a backup.
Click Manage Backups after you've made a recent backup.
Right or Control click on your device backup.
Click Archive.
Click OK.
Archiving will prevent your current backup from being overwritten by an iPadOS backup in the future, should you want to revert for any reason.
How to install the iPadOS beta using your Mac
With your device still connected to your Mac, open a Finder window if you haven't already.
Select your connected device under Locations in the sidebar of the Finder window.
Hold down the Option key and click on Check for Updates. This will launch another window with your recent files.
Click on the IPSW restore image.
Click Open.
Click Update when prompted.
iTunes will now install iPadOS onto your iPad. This process will take some time, and you shouldn't unplug your iPad from your Mac until the update is complete.
How to install the iPadOS beta using a profile
Before you do anything else, make sure you have a developer account with Apple — without a paid account, you won't be able to download any non-Xcode betas.
Thanks to Apple's configuration profile, you can download iPadOS betas directly on your iPad, no Mac required!
Tap on of the operating system buttons in the bar near the top of the screen.
Tap Download.
Log in with your developer account's username and password.
Go to the iPadOS 15 beta section and tap the download. This will start the process of downloading the iPadOS beta software profile on your iPad.
Tap Close.
Open Settings.
Tap Profile Downloaded.
Tap Install. You may need to enter your Passcode.
Agree to the Consent form and press Install once in the upper right corner, and once at the bottom of the screen.
Press Restart to apply the changes to your iPad.
To install the iPadOS beta, you'll need to visit Software Update on your iPad once you have the profile loaded.
Launch Settings from your Home screen, tap on General, then tap on Software Update.
Once the update appears, tap on Download and Install.
Enter your Passcode.
Tap Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Tap Agree again to confirm.
Your iPad will reboot to install iPadOS 15. There will be a couple of progress bars going across the screen. Sit tight, and let everything finish.
How to get started with iPadOS beta
Once your iPad reboots, it'll be running iPadOS the latest beta. There's a brief bit of setup you'll need to go through, however, as the system will have changed enough that it'll need your login to complete the update.
Tap Continue.
Enter your Apple ID password. iCloud settings will update, so give it a minute.
Tap Get Started.
Once that's done, you'll be on the Home screen and ready to rock the latest iPadOS beta on your best iPad.
If you're a developer looking to get to work on iOS 15, here's how to install the developer beta.
iOS 15 is here with new features that require third-party developer input. As such, the company is releasing developer betas so that software engineers can get a head start on making great software for you.
Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That's why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.
What's new in iOS 15?
March 1, 2022: Apple releases fifth 15.4 developer beta
Apple has seeded the fifth iOS 15.4 beta to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
February 22, 2022: Apple releases fourth 15.4 developer beta
Apple has seeded the fourth iOS 15.4 beta to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
February 15, 2022: Apple releases third 15.4 developer beta
Apple has seeded the third iOS 15.4 beta to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
February 8, 2022: Apple releases second 15.4 developer beta
Apple has seeded the second iOS 15.4 beta to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
January 27, 2022: Apple releases first 15.4 developer beta
Apple has seeded the iOS 15.4 beta to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
January 20, 2022: Apple seeds release candidate of iOS 15.3
Apple has seeded the iOS 15.3 release candidate to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
January 12, 2022: Apple seeds second developer beta of iOS 15.3
Apple has seeded the iOS 15.3 beta 2 to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
December 17, 2021: Apple seeds the first developer beta of iOS 15.3
Apple has seeded the iOS 15.3 beta 1 to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
December 10, 2021: Apple seeds the iOS 15.2 Release Candidate 2 to developers
Apple has seeded the iOS 15.2 Release Candidate 2 to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
December 7, 2021: Apple seeds the iOS 15.2 Release Candidate to developers
Apple has seeded the iOS 15.2 Release Candidate to developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
December 2, 2021: Apple releases iOS 15.2 beta 4 for developers
Apple has released the fourth OS 15.2 beta for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
November 9, 2021: Apple releases iOS 15.2 beta 3 for developers
Apple has released the third iOS 15.2 beta for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
November 9, 2021: Apple releases second iOS 15.2 beta for developers
Apple has released the second iOS 15.2 beta for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
October 27, 2021: Apple releases first iOS 15.2 beta for developers
Apple has released the first iOS 15.2 beta for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
October 18, 2021: Apple seeds release candidate for iOS 15.1 beta for developers
Apple has seeded the release candidate for iOS 15.1 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
October 13, 2021: Apple releases fourth iOS 15.1 beta for developers
Apple has seeded the fourth iOS 15.1 beta for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
October 6, 2021: Apple releases third iOS 15.1 beta for developers
Apple has seeded the third iOS 15.1 beta for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
September 28, 2021: Apple releases second iOS 15.1 beta for developers
Apple has seeded the second iOS 15.1 beta for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
September 21, 2021: Apple releases first iOS 15.1 beta for developers
Apple has seeded the first iOS 15.1 beta for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
September 14, 2021: Apple launches iOS 15 RC for developers
Apple has seeded the final release candidate of iOS 15 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
August 31, 2021: Apple launches iOS 15 beta 8 for developers
Apple has seeded the eighth beta version of iOS 15 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
August 25, 2021: Apple launches iOS 15 beta 7 for developers
Apple has seeded the seventh beta version of iOS 15 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
August 17, 2021: Apple launches iOS 15 beta 6 for developers
Apple has seeded the sixth beta version of iOS 15 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
August 10, 2021: Apple launches iOS 15 beta 5 for developers
Apple has seeded the fifth beta version of iOS 15 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
July 27, 2021: Apple launches iOS 15 beta 4 for developers
Apple has seeded the fourth beta version of iOS 15 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
July 14, 2021: Apple launches iOS 15 beta 3 for developers
Apple has seeded the third beta version of iOS 15 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
June 30, 2021: Apple launches updated version of iOS 15 beta 2 for developers
Apple has released an updated version of the second beta of iOS 15 for developers. Even if you already have the first version of this beta installed, you can download this as an over-the-air update just like any other beta version.
June 24, 2021: Apple launches iOS 15 beta 2 for developers
Apple has seeded the second beta version of iOS 15 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
June 7, 2021: Apple launches iOS 15 beta 1 for developers
Apple has seeded the first beta version of iOS 15 for developers. Those with registered developer accounts can download and install the beta right now via their Mac, and should be able to install the beta profile and install it as an over-the-air update directly on an iPhone soon.
June 7, 2021: Apple announces iOS 15
Apple has announced iOS 15, the latest version of its software for iPhones. It comes with several new features that will need testing before it launches to the public later this year, and developers will be able to grab the first beta release very soon.
How to download the iOS Restore Image to your Mac
This first part is easy and works just like it does on any Mac operating system.
Log in with your developer account credentials when prompted.
Under iOS 15 beta, click on Download Restore Images.
Click on the iOS restore image for the device you're installing the developer beta on.
How to make an archived backup of your iPhone
Before you begin, make sure you back up your iPhone. While the beta process is fairly straightforward, any time you make any significant change to your device you risk problems. And with your personal data, it's always — always! — better to be safe than sorry. Even if you back up every night, you'll want to make sure it's absolutely up-to-date.
Connect your device to your Mac using the cable it came with.
Launch a Finder window.
Select your connected device under Locations in the sidebar of the Finder window.
Click Pair to pair the device to your Mac.
Tap Trust on the device to confirm that you want to pair it.
Enter your passcode on your device.
If you don't already have a backup on your Mac, click Back Up Now to make a backup.
Click Manage Backups after you've made a recent backup.
Right or Control click on your device backup.
Click Archive.
Click OK.
Archiving will prevent your current backup from being overwritten by an iOS 14 backup in the future, should you want to revert for any reason.
How to install the iOS beta on your Mac
With your device still connected to your Mac, open a Finder window if you haven't already.
Select your connected device under Locations in the sidebar of the Finder window.
Hold down the Option key and click on Check for Updates. This will launch another window with your recent files.
Click on the IPSW restore image.
Click Open.
Click Update when prompted.
Your Mac will now install iOS 15 onto your iPhone. This process will take some time, and you shouldn't unplug your iPhone from your Mac until the update is complete.
How to install the iOS beta using a profile
Before you do anything else, make sure you have a developer account with Apple — without a paid account, you won't be able to download any non-Xcode betas.
Thanks to Apple's configuration profile, you can download iOS betas directly on your iPhone, no Mac required! (You can still install the iOS beta on your iPhone by connecting your device to iTunes, but you'll need to be running the Xcode beta first. The method listed below is generally a lot faster, with fewer wires.)
Click on of the operating system buttons in the bar near the top of the screen.
Tap Download.
Log in with your developer account's username and password.
Go to the iOS 15 beta section and tap the download. This will start the process of downloading the iOS beta software profile on your iPhone.
Tap Close.
Open Settings.
Tap Profile Downloaded.
Tap Install. You may need to enter your Passcode.
Agree to the Consent form and press Install once in the upper right corner, and once at the bottom of the screen.
Press Restart to apply the changes to your iPhone.
To install the beta itself, just visit system preferences.
Launch Settings from your Home screen, tap on General, then tap on Software Update.
Once the update appears, tap on Download and Install.
Enter your Passcode.
Tap Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Tap Agree again to confirm.
Your iPhone will reboot to install iOS 15. There will be a couple of progress bars going across the screen. Sit tight, and let everything finish.
How to get started with iOS beta
Once your iPhone reboots, it'll be running iOS the latest beta. There's a brief bit of setup you'll need to go through, however, as the system will have changed enough that it'll need your login to complete the update.
Tap Continue.
Enter your Apple ID password. iCloud settings will update, so give it a minute.
Tap Get Started.
Once that's done, you'll be on the Home screen and ready to rock the latest iOS beta on your best iPhone.
Get entertained by activating your free Apple TV+ subscription.
If you've recently purchased a new Apple device, you're getting a 3-month free subscription to Apple TV+. Better still, you can share your subscription with up to five family members. Here's how to activate your subscription.
Who can get a free subscription?
You are eligible for a free three-month subscription to Apple TV+ when you purchase a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac. This includes some of the best iPhones like the latest iPhone 13. Your purchase must be claimed within three months of activating your new device and can't be combined with any other offer. This promo is not available if you or your Apple Family have previously accepted an Apple TV+ one-year free offer.
Apple TV+ is priced at $4.99 per month.
Activating your subscription
To activate your Apple TV+ subscription:
Turn on your eligible device, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD, or Mac.
Sign in with your Apple ID.
Open the TV app on your eligible device. The offer should be presented after launching the app. If not, go to the Apple TV+ tab, where you'll see the offer.
Tap Enjoy 3 Months Free and follow additional directions.
Note: Your eligible device must be using the latest software update for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or macOS, respectively.
The fine print
By claiming your free subscription, you're also committing to a monthly subscription plan that automatically renews until canceled.
"Upon claiming the offer, you agree to a $4.99/month subscription that starts immediately after the free offer period and automatically renews until canceled. You can cancel at any time in Settings at least one day before each renewal date. If you cancel during your free offer period, you and your family members will immediately lose access to Apple TV+ and the remainder of your free trial. You can't reactivate this trial."
What about Family Sharing?
Once your Apple TV+ subscription is activated, anyone attached to your Apple ID with Family Sharing can also use the service. The person in the Family Sharing group with the eligible device has to initiate the free period before anyone else can access it.
I'm an Apple Music student subscriber. Don't I get Apple TV+ for free?
If you have an Apple Music student subscription, you can enjoy complimentary access to Apple TV+ for a limited time. Just open the Apple TV app and start watching Apple Originals. Unfortunately, you can't share your free Apple TV+ access with Family Sharing.
Worth something
Apple originally offered free one-year subscriptions to Apple TV+ with new device purchases. It's now only 90 days, which is still plenty of time to check out the service.
Apple TV+ picked up four HCA Film Awards for CODA.
CODA picked up awards for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor, among others.
Those who have yet to sample CODA can watch it on Apple TV+ now.
CODA has four more wins to its name.
CODA has become something of a hit for Apple TV+ and it's winning awards at every turn. Today brings yet more wins, with no fewer than four Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) Film Awards going the way of the Apple Original Films project. The winners were revealed at the 5th Annual HCA Film Awards ceremony on Monday, February 28, 2022.
Hot on the heels of CODA making history with its SAG Awards wins, the same movie has now bagged four HCA Film Awards including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor.
The four HCA Film Awards wins include"
Best Picture
Best Supporting Actor
Best Adapted Screenplay
HCA Spotlight Award for Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Eugenio Derbez, and Daniel Durant
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This light wallet with a place for your AirTag is convenient and a minimalist's dream.
When I go out, I usually carry a purse with me that has a bulky wallet that can fit the dozens of cards that I need, you know, just in case. But honestly, I really just use two main credit cards and I always need my ID on me. So while I pretty much carry the kitchen sink and then some when it comes to wallets, it's not the best option if I just go out for a walk somewhere real quick. That's when I need something minimal enough for just the bare essentials.
That's where the Snapback Slim Air comes in. This is a very minimal wallet that can hold up to six cards and a few folded bills. But the best part? It has a tiny pouch so you can slip an AirTag in it, allowing you to keep track of it in the Find My app on your favorite iPhone.
Is the Snapback Air Slim worth a purchase? Let's take a look.
Snapback Slim Air
Bottom line: Carry your essential cards in this minimalist wallet that also has a pouch for your AirTag.
The Good
Minimalist design
Holds up to six cards and some folded bills
Pocket for AirTag
Made with premium Italian leather
Tough and durable
The Bad
Hard to get cards out if stuffed too full
Leather expands with more cards, may be loose if cards removed
You can find the Snapback Slim Air only on the Snapback Wallet website. It comes in two colors: black and brown leather. One Snapback Slim Air wallet costs $55. But you can use the code "IMORE5" to get $5 off your order.
Snapback Slim Air: Keep track of your minimalistic, essential carry
The Snapback Slim Air is made of premium Italian leather and it's handmade in the U.S. as well. When purchasing one, you have two options of leather color: black or brown. For my review, I just received the black color. I'd imagine that the brown leather would develop a fantastic patina over time, so if that's your thing, then go for the brown, because it's less noticeable on black leather.
The leather itself is soft and supple and carries that genuine leather scent, so you know this is the good stuff. The pieces of leather are stitched together with impeccable detail, though you may have some slight imperfections like a bit of extra thread. This is to be expected though, as each wallet is handmade. Not a big deal, but just something to note. The black one has black stitching, while the brown one has white stitching, making it more noticeable.
The Snapback Air Slim has enough room for up to six cards and you can even slip in an AirTag to keep track of it.
The interior of the wallet also has enough of a "grip" to keep your cards in place with a snug fit. The Snapback Slim Air is advertised to hold up to six cards and some folded bills too. In my test, I tried putting six of my cards in and while they all fit, due to the thickness of certain cards, it was incredibly tight and hard to get them out. So if you have six cards with average thinness (think a regular plastic credit card), then it should not be a problem. But if you have a thicker card, such as the titanium Apple Card, then the fit gets a little tight the more cards you stuff in there. The leather does expand though but needs a little bit of "break-in" time.
On the front of the Snapback Slim Air is a small pocket with a hole cutout in the middle. This is where you can slide in an AirTag and it's designed to have the Apple logo facing out. It's also pretty easy to get the AirTag out if you need to pop a new battery in or change wallets, so it's not going to be permanently stuck in there. Since this is leather, the lines and cutouts aren't going to be 100% precise but it's pretty close. I did notice that you can see some of the white on the AirTag poking through, but it's not a big deal. Having the AirTag does add a little bit of a bulge, so if you want to stick to the "slim" part of the wallet, you'll want to make sure you don't overstuff the sleeve with cards.
It's important to note that the Snapback Slim Air with an AirTag is not meant to be anti-theft. If someone takes your wallet, they'll see the AirTag and can easily remove it. This product is designed to help make it easier for you to find your misplaced wallet in a place like your home.
Thanks to the Snapback Slim Air living up to the "slim" name, this is one of those wallets that can easily fit in pretty much any pocket. I've been living in leggings with pockets for the past few months, so it easily slips in without issues. It should also fit in the front pockets of jeans without a problem, even if you have small pockets. However, depending on the number of cards you have as well as the AirTag itself, it may stick out a bit while in a pocket.
Snapback Slim Air: The fit can be too snug depending on card thickness
While the Snapback Slim Air is well-designed for a minimalist wallet with an AirTag holder, it's not perfect. I did notice that if you really pack your cards in, depending on the thickness of the cards, it can be a little hard to get them out because of the snug fit. Your mileage may vary, but I don't think I would use this with more than 3-4 cards, tops.
Depending on the thickness of your cards, six may result in some difficulty in getting your cards out.
And since the leather expands as you fit more cards in, if you reduce your load, then the cards that you keep in there may feel a little loose. I haven't had issues with my cards falling out though, so it should be fine if you aren't purposely trying to make everything fall out. While we're on the subject of leather, again, the cutout for the AirTag may expose some of the white shell, but it's hardly noticeable. There's no rigid structure to the wallet itself, so it is never fully flat.
Lastly, the Snapback Slim Air is definitely not a super cheap wallet, all things considered. It's $55 and is super minimalistic, holding up to six cards at once. You're mostly paying for the convenience factor of having a spot to put an AirTag in on something so simple. But if that's what you've been looking for this entire time, then the cost may be worth it to you.
Snapback Slim Air: Competition
While the market seems to be flooding with options for MagSafe wallets, the selection of AirTag wallets is slimmer pickings. If you're looking for something that is premium and doesn't have the AirTag in a very obvious spot (in case it's stolen), then the Geometric Goods Leather AirTag billfold wallet is a great choice. It comes in six different colors, and the AirTag is tucked away under a hidden pocket, so thieves can't just throw it out if they have your wallet. It can also hold up to seven cards and dollar bills and can be personalized. However, it's quite pricey at $113.
You want a minimalistic wallet with AirTag support
You like leather goods
You shouldn't buy this if...
You want an inexpensive wallet
You need to carry more than a few cards
You want an AirTag hidden away and not out in the open
If you're the type of person who just needs to carry an ID and maybe one or two credit cards, along with a folded bill or two, then the Snapback Slim Air is perfect. It carries the bare essentials and has a slot to put an AirTag to help you locate it if you misplace it around the house. It's made with genuine premium Italian leather that is soft and supple, which should develop a rich patina over time (more obvious on the brown).
4out of 5
But if you need to carry more than six cards and prefer to have a place to keep receipts and all that, then the Snapback Slim Air is definitely not for you. It gets hard to get your cards out easily when there are more cards packed in, so it's definitely recommended to keep a lighter load with this. And it only comes in leather, so if you're vegan or not a fan of leather goods, then you'll need to look elsewhere. It's also pretty pricey for what it is, but you do pay for the convenience of adding an AirTag to something so small and slim.
Snapback Slim Air
Bottom line: This minimalist wallet holds up to six cards and some cash while having a pouch for an AirTag.
