By Leanne Hays
Are you looking for the best plant identification app for your iPhone? With iOS 18.3, you don't need one! You can use Apple's new Visual Intelligence feature to identify plants and animals, instead.
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone can serve ads that are customized to your tastes, location, and other information that is personal to you. If you don’t want to see ads like that, you can easily turn off personalized ads.
By Olena Kagui
Apple made a surprising announcement on February 19th, 2025: a brand-new budget iPhone is out, and it’s not your typical SE. The new iPhone 16e is the budget version of the iPhone 16 lineup, but it comes with a few surprises, like Apple Intelligence compatibility and a 48MP back camera. Should you consider buying the iPhone 16e? We’ll give you the pros and cons.
By Olena Kagui
Sometimes the key to getting the best photo is turning off the iPhone camera flash. Most iPhone users have their flash set to auto mode in the Camera app, which can ruin low-light photographs. I’ll teach you how to turn off the flash on iPhones 16 Pro Max and older models.
By Olena Kagui
Are Apple Watches waterproof? No, but most are water-resistant! Apple Watch Series 2 and newer models can be used to track your swimming workouts in chlorinated pools and salty oceans. There's even a Water Lock feature that helps expel water from your watch's speakers. I'll teach you everything you need to know about swimming with your Apple Watch.
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch Reminders app is one of those hidden gems that can give you a much-needed productivity boost. I'll teach you how to set Reminders on Apple Watch 10 (or earlier models) in seconds using Siri and quickly check off finished tasks directly from your wrist. I'll also cover other types of Apple Watch reminders that can help you navigate your daily life and conquer your goals.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Have you ever been in a group setting and want to let someone else take the DJ reins? You can easily let other people control your HomePod audio through settings in your Home app. Here's how to choose who can take over the playlist on your HomePod.
By Olena Kagui
Picking the right phone case can make or break your entire iPhone experience, so it is important to make the right choice. The best iPhone cases with storage for cards combine a stylish look and comfortable grip with protection and security. I'll go over all the factors you need to consider to purchase the perfect iPhone wallet case that suits all your needs.
By Olena Kagui
Did you know that you can send iMessage drawings to add a more personal touch to your text? Handwritten iPhone Messages can be sent via the Messages app to other Apple users. I’ll teach you how to draw on iPhones 16 and earlier models to share personalized messages with your loved ones.
By Rhett Intriago
RCS messaging is a communication standard that is used for sending text messages. Android devices have been using RCS messaging for years, while the iPhone was forced to use SMS messaging. With iOS 18, Apple has brought RCS messaging to the iPhone. Let’s go over what you need to know about RCS messaging!
By Leanne Hays
Is your Mac not connecting to Wi-Fi? There are several reasons why this could be happening. But don't worry, we can help you fix it! Read on to learn what to do if your MacBook is not connecting to Wi-Fi.
By Leanne Hays
Some people have been experiencing a new glitch in iOS 18 where they got a voicemail, but a call never arrived. In other words, the call never showed up in their call history, but the caller left a voicemail. Here are some ways to fix this odd iPhone glitch.
By Olena Kagui
Learning how to take a picture of the moon with iPhones of any model is easy once you know a few simple rules. I’ll teach you how to use the tools you have to take the best photos of the moon. I’ll also teach you a few tricks and ways to tweak your settings to improve your night sky photography.
By Olena Kagui
The Challenges app is a free platform for joining fitness challenges. It syncs with your Apple Watch and lets you join challenges, create your own, and invite iPhone and Android users to participate. iPhone Life has a monthly challenge for Apple Watch enthusiasts who subscribe to the bi-weekly On the Watch newsletter.
By Leanne Hays
Your Apple Watch battery won't charge all the way anymore, and you're having to charge more and more often. Should you replace the battery in your Apple Watch, or just buy a new one? Here's what to consider, and how to decide whether to replace your battery, or the whole Apple Watch.
