John-Anthony Disotto

John-Anthony Disotto

How To Editor

John-Anthony Disotto is the How To Editor of iMore, ensuring you can get the most from your Apple products and helping fix things when your technology isn’t behaving right.

Living in Scotland, where he worked for Apple as a technician focused on iOS and iPhone repairs at the Genius Bar, John-Anthony has used the Apple ecosystem for over a decade and is an award-winning journalist with years of experience in editorial. 

In his spare time, John-Anthony can be found watching any sport under the sun from football to darts, taking the term “Lego house” far too literally as he runs out of space to display any more plastic bricks, or chilling on the couch with his French Bulldog, Kermit. 

Latest articles by John-Anthony Disotto

iPhone 14 Pro with camera app on screen sitting on wooden table

How to make a GIF on iPhone

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated

Make a gif on iPhone using the Photos app and impress all your friends with your animated photos.

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom with an iPhone

Five Zelda clones for iPhone to get you hyped for Tears of the Kingdom

By John-Anthony Disotto published

These five games on iPhone will scratch that Tears of the Kingdom itch.

philips e-ink display

An E-ink desktop monitor isn't mad — and this wild Philips screen could prove it

By John-Anthony Disotto published

The Philips 24B1D5600 is a Frankenstein's monster of a monitor and I want one!

Ios 16 Features Tiles

iOS 16: Latest beta version, new features, tips and tricks, and everything you need to know

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated

Updated iOS 16 is filled with fantastic new features. Here's everything you need to know about the latest software for your iPhone.

Updated
Custom artisan kermit the frog keycap

I've upgraded my keyboard's escape key in ridiculous fashion - and I've never been happier

By John-Anthony Disotto published

I upgraded my mechanical keyboard by adding a custom resin keycap as an escape key and the results are amazing.

iPhone 14 Review

Elon Musk sets his sights on iPhone's Facetime feature with Twitter audio and video calls

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Elon Musk has announced voice and video calls for Twitter in an attempt to take on Apple's FaceTime.

iPhone 14 Review

iPhone 14 is the most disappointing iPhone in over a decade

By John-Anthony Disotto published

A new report has found that consumers have a negative opinion of the iPhone 14 versus its predecessor for the first time since the launch of the iPhone 5 in 2012.

Ted Lasso Believe sign ripped

Ted Lasso sucks

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Opinion I used to love Ted Lasso, but now the show has no idea what it wants to be.

Opinion
Ios 16 Features Tiles

iOS 16.5: Betas, new features, images, and everything you need to know

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated

All the new features coming in iOS 16.5 including updates for sports fans and the Apple News app.

AirPods 3 lying on table out of charging case

AirPods: The ultimate guide

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated

How do you set up, configure, and use your Apple AirPods with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, and more? Like this!

Apple store

Apple earnings reveal iPhone and Services records while Mac and iPad falter

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Apple has revealed its financial results for Q2 2023 and the results are polarising.

ChatGPT on iPhone with siri

How to replace Siri with ChatGPT on iPhone

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated

Use ChatGPT on iPhone instead of Siri with this quick and easy shortcut.

Apple's next generation of CarPlay

Ford stands by CarPlay despite General Motors opting to leave

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Ford CEO, Jim Farley, has said he's sticking with Apple CarPlay despite General Motors opting to go its own way.

Photos for Mac

How to convert an image easily on macOS

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Convert an image on macOS quickly by using the built-in Quick Actions menu in macOS Ventura.

iPhone SE 4

iPhone SE 4: Everything you need to know

By John-Anthony Disotto published

The rumored iPhone SE 4 is likely to bring the budget iPhone up to par with the current lineup including a bigger OLED display.

PS5 Remote Play controller

Can I use a DualSense controller with PS5 Remote Play?

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated

Remote Play allows players to take their PlayStation games off the TV screen and onto their favorite mobile device, but can you use a DualSense controller with PS5 Remote Play?

Mac mini inside a Nintendo Wii on a desk

This Nintendo Wii running Mac OS 9 might be the closest we ever get to a new Apple console

By John-Anthony Disotto published

The Nintendo Wii can run Mac OS 9, albeit not very well.

How to remove the background from an image on macOS using Quick Actions

How to remove the background from an image on macOS in seconds

By John-Anthony Disotto published

How to remove the background from an image in macOS quickly using Quick Actions.

Check signed by Steve Jobs in 1976

Signed Steve Jobs check from year of Apple's founding expected to sell for huge sum

By John-Anthony Disotto published

A signed check from Steve Jobs in 1976, the year Apple was born, is currently at auction.

AirTag held in hand

I lost my luggage, so now I'm buying an AirTag

By John-Anthony Disotto published

I lost my luggage for the second time, and now I'm never travelling without an AirTag again.

Apple Watch Ultra

The Apple Watch Ultra with a microLED screen isn't coming until the end of 2025, says new report.

By John-Anthony Disotto published

The Apple Watch Ultra with microLED is delayed to the end of 2025 according to a new report from analyst, Ross Young.

Snapchat filters on iPhone

How to delete Snapchat

By John-Anthony Disotto published

If new features like My AI make you feel uneasy, here's how to delete Snapchat and your Snapchat account for good.

AirPods Pro 2 with the lid open

$290,000 worth of fake AirPods and Apple Watches seized at Washington Dulles airport

By John-Anthony Disotto published

U.S Customs and Border Protection has revealed the seizure of 1000 AirPods Pro 2 and 50 Apple Watches in Virginia last month.

iPhone 14 Review

How to block pop-ups on iPhone

By John-Anthony Disotto published

How to block pop-ups on iPhone with Safari or Google Chrome in a few simple steps.

Freeform provides a flexible canvas across iPhone, iPad, and Mac — bringing conversation topics, content, and ideas all into one place.

How to use Apple’s Freeform app for planning out your projects

By John-Anthony Disotto published

How to use the Freeform app on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to collaborate on your projects.

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