August 20, 2025
Why Can’t We Use Custom Faces on the Apple Watch?
If there’s one thing that frustrates me about owning an Apple Watch, it’s the lack of freedom to create and use truly custom watch faces. Apple has built one of the most advanced smartwatches in the world, but at the same time, it has locked down one of the most personal aspects of the device:…
Why Won’t Apple Let Me Use an iPad for CarPlay?
If you’re an Apple user like me, you probably love the idea of seamless integration between your devices. iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch—they all talk to each other in Apple’s “walled garden.” But there’s one glaring hole in that ecosystem that has been bugging me for years: CarPlay only works with iPhones—not iPads. And honestly,…
Managing Kids’ Apple Devices: Why Notifications Don’t Always Go to the Same iPhone or iPad
As parents, we often find ourselves juggling multiple Apple devices in the household—especially when our kids have both iPhones and iPads. Managing screen time, app access, and notifications can quickly become a challenge. One of the most confusing issues is why notifications (like text messages, FaceTime calls, or app alerts) don’t always show up consistently…