5 tips for Photos app power users

Take advantage of these helpful features in Apple's free Photos app.

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Lewis Wallace
April 22, 2023

Apple’s Photos app is much smarter than it looks.

Its built-in tools give you quick and easy ways to manage, edit and share photos. However, like the powerful features in so many of Apple’s apps, they aren’t obvious to the casual user.

See this week’s latest how-to so you can quickly start using five advanced tools in the Photos app on Mac and iPhone.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

  • We finally got a look at a much-hyped “iPhone killer” device dreamed up by ex-Apple employees. Our response: 🤷 See the demo.

  • As the launch of Apple’s mixed-reality headset nears, more and more details emerge about the secret project. The latest rumors sound encouraging.

  • The just-launched Apple Card Savings program offers high interest rates. Here’s how to set up a free account.

  • If you were thinking of catching new Apple TV+ spy thriller Ghosted this weekend, don’t bother.

  • On the other hand, new nature docuseries Big Beasts and manga-inspired wine drama (?!?) Drops of God look like winners.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

How-tos

5 features in Apple's Photos app you need to try today

Apple's Photos app gives you plenty of ways to manage your photo library, and to tweak and share the images in it.

How to sign up for Apple Card Savings and start earning interest

Apple Card Savings lets you earn a high rate of interest on money you might otherwise store in Apple Cash. Here's how to set up an account.

Get your fair share of Facebook’s $725 million privacy payout

If you lived in the United States in the last 15 years and used Facebook, you can fill out a form to claim your part of a massive settlement.

Use your iPhone as a webcam for your Mac with Camo

Camo is a powerful app that lets you use your iPhone, and any connected USB camera, as a webcam for your Mac. I use it every week to record videos and livestream podcasts.

News

You call that an iPhone killer? See Humane’s first public demo.

The world just got its first glimpse of an AI-powered "iPhone killer" device being developed by Humane, a startup founded by Apple veterans.

Apple could restrict iOS 17's sideloading feature to Europe

Forced to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, Apple might limit the rumored capability.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

Tim Cook goes on a grand tour of India (and can’t stop tweeting about it)

Tim Cook went to India and tricked us into looking at his vacation photos.

Can Apple's 'Reality' headset spark an AR/VR revolution? [The CultCast]

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: The latest leaks about Apple's AR/VR headset get us pondering real-world applications.

Plus, more on Apple’s upcoming headset:

Watch YouTube star turn $40,000 iPhone into junk

MKBHD bought a factory-sealed first-generation iPhone then reduced its value from $40,000 to nothing by unboxing it.

How far can you get on Apple silicon without Rosetta?

Is it possible to get work done on an Apple silicon Mac without ever installing Rosetta, the compatibility layer for running old Intel apps? In short, yes.

Deals

These night-vision binoculars let you record stunning HD videos

With these digital night-vision binoculars, you can see things in low-light conditions with incredible clarity. On sale for just $99.99.

Plus, more hardware deals:

Get a safe, speedy connection anywhere with NordVPN's 63% off deal

Sponsored: Looking for a dependable VPN with a no-log policy and 5,600-plus servers that can still stream Netflix U.S.? Try NordVPN.

Price drop: Get Microsoft Office for life for just $39.99

Snag a lifetime MS Office license for either Mac or Windows, currently available for a one-time purchase of $39.99 for a limited time.

This stock-analyzer app can teach you to invest like a pro

The stock market may seem like a lot to take in at first, but you don’t have to be a millionaire to start making money there.

Reviews

‘Ghosted’ is a lifeless spy flick you should skip [Apple TV+ movie review]

It stars Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, but don't let the star power sucker you in. "Ghosted" proves witless and unbearably dull.

Magnetic MagEasy Skin band keeps Apple Watch secure and stylish [Review]

SwitchEasy's MagEasy Skin Silicone Magnetic Apple Watch Band is comfortable, stylish, durable and convenient.

Edifier QD35 Bluetooth speaker: Bright lights, big sound [Review]

Edifier's QD35 Tabletop Bluetooth Speaker is a sound system, light show and GaN charger in one. And it gets all three jobs done well.

‘Ted Lasso’ takes a revealing trip to Amsterdam [Apple TV+ recap]

AFC Richmond storms Amsterdam this week, and a night on the town sends everyone looking for inspiration in their own ways.

Plus, more Apple TV+ recaps:

Add 3 high-speed ports to Mac with this svelte Thunderbolt hub [Review]

The Satechi Thunderbolt Slim Hub doesn't take up much room on your desk, but it packs in a trio of very high-speed USB-C/Thunderbolt ports.

This iPhone wallet/stand acts like it has a built-in AirTag [Review]

The ESR HaloLock Geo Wallet Stand combines three popular iPhone add-ons into one.

Setups

Coder's dual MacBooks look badass in teardown skins [Setups]

The skins made social media commenters think the user's coding ran so hot he uncased his laptops. And then they picked on him some more.

Behind-desk lighting takes MacBook Pro rig to 'next level' [Setups]

This MacBook Pro setup uses a Nanoleaf Essentials light strip behind the desk and a Xiaomi monitor lamp to light its way.

Dual Studio Displays present problems [Setups]

Two Studio Displays might seem better than one, but a pair of them can cause enough trouble that you wish Apple made an ultra-wide.