Olena Kagui is a Feature Writer at iPhone Life. In the last 10 years, she has been published in dozens of publications internationally and won an excellence award. Since joining iPhone Life in 2020, she has written how-to articles as well as complex guides about Apple products, software, and apps. Olena grew up using Macs and exploring all the latest tech. Her Maui home is the epitome of an Apple ecosystem, full of compatible smart gear to boot. Olena’s favorite device is the Apple Watch Ultra because it can survive all her adventures and travels, and even her furbabies.
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
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 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 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 Olena Kagui
By Olena Kagui
Image Wand is one of the several new Apple Intelligence features available on iPhone and iPad. The Image Wand can be used to generate images based on prompts and sketches done in the Notes app. We’ll teach you how to use it to transform a hand-drawn drawing or even a blank space into a professional-looking image.
By Olena Kagui
Users have been using AirPods as hearing aids for quite some time now, but the AirPods Pro 2 have built-in features to test your hearing and actually improve your ability to hear using the Hearing Aid feature. The five-minute process will help you figure out if you have any hearing loss and if your AirPods can make a difference for you.
