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
Unlike gas cars, Teslas don't need to be turned off because they don't have an engine. Teslas turn off automatically, but they can be reset manually to fix glitches. I will also teach you how to turn off your Tesla's display to troubleshoot tech problems, even while you're driving.
By Olena Kagui
At the June 5 2023 WWDC Keynote, Apple announced iOS 17 alongside other software updates, new Mac devices, and Apple Vision Pro. While iOS 17 is a more practical update with few new features, there are many great updates to the apps we use most: Phone, Messages, FaceTime, Photos, Health, and more. Keep reading to see the many ways these updates will change the way you use your iPhone this fall.
By Olena Kagui
Adding AppleCare Plus is not always in the budget when you're already spending thousands of dollars on a new or refurbished Mac. But it should be. In this article, I will go over Apple Limited Warranty, AppleCare Plus cost and coverage, and out-of-pocket Mac repair costs. I will also share my recent experience fixing my out-of-warranty MacBook Pro for a third of what the device originally cost.
By Olena Kagui
Google Maps is the go-to maps app for many iPhone users, and I'll teach you a fun way to customize it. The blue navigation icon can be customized with a choice of Google Maps cars so that you see a car icon driving on the map instead of the arrow. Find out how to change to a car icon on Google Maps for both aesthetic and practical reasons!
By Olena Kagui
Upside-down exclamation marks, also called Spanish exclamation points or inverted exclamation points, are used in Spanish, Asturian, and Waray languages. They are used at the beginning of an emphasized sentence, and there is a right-side-up exclamation mark at the end. I'll teach you how to do upside-down exclamation marks easily on your Mac!
By Olena Kagui
When sending or receiving an email, there is always a sender and a recipient. In addition to the primary recipient field, there is also CC and BCC. It is important to understand the function of each field, whether you are sending the email or responding to one that includes other recipients. I'll help you understand the difference between CC and BCC and how to use them correctly.
By Olena Kagui
Is iPhone data roaming a bit of a mystery to you? We'll clear up all your questions! Get clarification on what cellular data roaming is and answer the question, should data roaming be on or off? Plus, I'll tell you some tips on how to cut down data roaming costs without turning it off completely.
By Olena Kagui
If you have an iPhone Pro or Pro Max of any model, you expect all your photos and videos to look amazing. But what if they don't? Let's cover how to quickly troubleshoot common iPhone camera problems, use the correct iPhone Pro and Pro Max camera settings, and more! While these tips are specific to the Pro iPhone models, many can be applied to other models as well.
By Olena Kagui
If your iPhone screen is black or blank, but your iPhone is on, you may be able to fix it with a quick force restart. I will also teach you some causes and prevention techniques for the stubborn iPhone black screen of death! Plus, we'll cover what to do in more extreme scenarios.
By Olena Kagui
There are several ways to charge your iPhone in your Tesla. Depending on the model of your car, you'll have either USB ports, USB-C ports, or both! I'll also go over iPhone-compatible Qi-certified chargers and troubleshooting options for phones with protruding cameras.
