Apple has revealed a powerful disk formatting option in the iPadOS 18 beta, allowing users to erase and format attached storage devices in the Files app. The option is also available in the iOS 18 beta. Users can choose from three formats: APFS, ExFAT, or MS-DOS (FAT). Kaleb Cadle, a writer on ByteBits, discovered the feature.

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Macworld's Mac 911 column helps solve problems with Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and other Apple devices. You can send your questions to [email protected], including screenshots when appropriate, and specify if you want your full name used or not.

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Apple has a history of successful product launches, including the iMac, iPhone, and AirPods. However, not all products have been equally successful, with some being slow starters. The Vision Pro is one such product, being compared to the iPod, which was also initially a flop.

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Apple's MagSafe technology is supported by all models of iPhone 12, 13, 14, and 15, providing a more efficient way of wirelessly charging compatible iPhones. MagSafe is a ring of magnets around the internal charging coil that senses compatible accessories and magnetically snaps into the most efficient charging position.

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The iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Plus, and 15 Pro Max require protection from damage, and a case is the best way to do so. The article recommends a Classic Hybrid Case with Stash Stand for added protection and versatility.

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The iPhone 15 Pro Max's battery health has been declining, dropping from 100% to 92% in just three weeks. The battery health had remained at 100% for the first six months of use, but has now dropped about one percent each week. The expected drop in battery health is likely to continue, with the iPhone 16 expected to arrive in five months.

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Apple's Magic Mouse is the default wireless mouse for Mac users, shipped with iMacs and Mac Pros. It has remained unchanged since 2015 and is available for purchase separately on the Apple Store. The mouse is available in seven accented colors for iMacs and black or white for Mac Pros.

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Apple provides ways to save space on a Mac by outlining mysteriously named elements taking up storage space. In macOS Ventura and later, users can find this information by clicking on the Apple logo > About This Mac > More Info > General > Storage Settings. System and System Data are two elements that can be managed to free up space on the Mac.

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