Apple makes it easy to take screen share with iOS and macOS with new devices

Here is a procedure on how to screen share with iOS, iPhone, iPad, iPods and macOS to help friends and family with new devices without any third-party software.

Mac to Mac Screen Sharing

Providing support to others can be even smoother when you can take control of their device. When you do Mac to Mac screen sharing this is an option, you can also share your screen instead of seeing theirs. To do this, make sure the ‘Screen Sharing’ box is checked in System Preferences → Sharing. Also, if the Apple ID they use for iCloud and Messages on the Mac is different, you’ll need to have both emails on their contact card.

Here are two ways to start screen sharing:

Method 1

1. Do a Spotlight search for ‘Screen Sharing’ and launch it.
2. You’ll then see a dialog box with the option to enter the Apple ID of the person you’d like to screen share with.
3. On the receiving end, they’ll see this invitation.
4. Make sure they select ‘Control My Screen.’ The alternate way to start screen sharing is through Messages on macOS.
5. Click ‘Details’ in the top right corner of the message of the person you’d like to screen share with and select ‘Invite to share my screen’ or ‘Ask to share the screen.’
6. They will receive the same accept or decline notification as above and also accept your ability to control their screen.
7. Once you are connected a FaceTime voice call will also automatically initiate and you’ll see everything on their screen.

Method 2

1.  Open QuickTime Player and start a screen recording (File → New Screen Recording) so they can revisit the guidance anytime they want.
2. When you’re ready to end the session, you can click ‘Screen Sharing’ next to the  in the menu bar and select ‘Quit Screen Sharing.’

Screen Share iOS Devices Using Macs

This is a helpful modified use of a developer feature that Apple has built into QuickTime Player that came along with Yosemite. When you use the Screen Sharing Mac app with this screen casting feature option you can see everything happening on an iOS device as long as both parties have Macs.

Here is the procedure:

1. Start a screen sharing session. Have the person you’re helping plug in their iOS device via USB cable to the Mac that they are screen sharing with. 
2. Launch QuickTime Player and click ‘File’ and ‘New Movie Recording.’
3. Once the movie window opens, select the drop down arrow next to the record icon and click the iOS device you’d like to see, then click record.
4. After you’ve solved all their issues, you can even help them save the footage so they can review it later and remember the solution again in the future.

Source: 9to5Mac

Study shows iOS devices failing more often than Android - Here is the Reason!

A report claims that more iOS devices crashed this year when compared to Android. A report has revealed that the Apple iOS had a higher failure rate as compared to Android devices in Q3, 2016. It shows that iOS, which powers iPhone and iPad devices suffered 62% failure rate, while Android which powers more devices than iOS faced 47% failure.

According to the latest report from global data security firm Blannco Technology Group, there were more instances of apps crashing on iOS than Android. Apps crashed on 65% of iOS devices as compared to 25% of Android-running devices. It has been further revealed that it was the iPhone 6 which faced maximum lags at 13% followed by the iPhone 6s at 9%, iPhone 5s at 9%, and the iPad Air 2 at 2%.

Prime Reason with iOS Devices!

The prime reason why the iOS devices faced glitches is being blamed on the latest iOS 10 version. An instance of smartphones’ erratic behavior is due to the kind of processor it is equipped with. Often users unknowingly run or try to run graphic-heavy apps on a smartphone running lighter processor, which in turn leads to app crashes and overheating. 

Which App has Maximum Failure Rate?

The report notes that some apps crashed due to overheating. Pokémon GO initially crashed on 5% of iOS devices, twice as compared to Android in the third quarter. The AR game not only crashed, it further drained batteries and hogged system resources, slowing down devices completely. However, the top spot for performance-harming apps continued to be driven by social media. It has been revealed that the top four crashing apps on iOS were Instagram with 14% failure rate, Snapchat at 12%, Facebook at 9% and Messenger at 5%.

Among Android devices, China-based LeEco’s Le 2 had the maximum failure rate at 13% followed by close rival Xiaomi with its Redmi 3S and Redmi Note 3 at 9% each. Surprisingly, Redmi Note 3 is a tested performer and yet according to the Blannco Technology Group report is one of the Android devices faced with maximum performance-related issues. Other Android running devices include the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge at 5% and the Lenovo Vibe K5 Note at 4%.

Prime Reason with Android Devices!

Prime issues with Android devices were related to the battery at 7% and the screen at 6%. It has been further revealed that Samsung-branded smartphones and tablets running Android had the most failures among Android manufacturers at 11% followed by Xiaomi-built devices at 4%. On Android, IMS Service, which is an app used by merchant led the app failure list at 32% followed by the address book app at 12% and Google’s own Play Store app at 10% failure rate.