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.
There is no Tesla engine; therefore, Teslas do not need oil changes. In fact, there is a lot of gas car maintenance that Teslas get to skip altogether. However, Tesla maintenance needs to be done to keep everything running smoothly, and some of the necessary steps may be surprising.
Learning how to open Tesla doors is vital, even if you don't have one. Opening Tesla doors is not at all intuitive, especially if you run out of power and get trapped in the car. I'll teach you every way to open every Tesla model door in seconds. I'll tell you how to open Tesla Model X doors using a Siri command on your iPhone (or Apple Watch.)
By Olena Kagui
Some Lock Screens are designed to change throughout the day, showing you something different every time you look at your iPhone. It is also possible to set up your Lock Screen to change with Focus modes or accidentally swipe to a new Lock Screen while your phone is in your pocket.
Why is your Do Not Disturb or Focus mode turning on by itself on your iPhone? Do Not Disturb and Focus modes can be connected to Lock Screens or turned on automatically based on location and iPhone usage, so it's easy to turn them on accidentally. Learn how to turn Focus mode off and keep it from turning on by itself to avoid missing important notifications!
By Olena Kagui
AirPods and AirPods Pro are supposed to pair seamlessly with your iPhone, and they usually do. But a common glitch occurs where your AirPods say "connected," but no sound is coming out of them. Learn how to troubleshoot AirPods not playing sound once and for all.
By Olena Kagui
Do you take time out of your busy day to worry about email address case sensitivity? I know I have! The good news is that you don't need to fix accidental capitalization or turn caps lock off when writing an email because emails are not case-sensitive. Learn how to use this to your advantage!
By Olena Kagui
My absolute favorite Tesla feature is Dog Mode, also known as Pet Mode, because it gives me peace of mind. I’ll explain everything you need to know about Tesla Dog Mode, including potential safety risks and ways to keep an eye on your pets using the mobile app.
There are so many ways to accessorize a Tesla, and with so many third-party options, it can be hard to figure out where to start. I have owned a Tesla Model 3 since 2019, and I have tried dozens of gadgets and add-ons. While some were flops, others I still use today! Here’s my list of the best Tesla accessories.
By Olena Kagui
With iOS 17, users can now turn any photo that has a defined subject into a sticker. Live photos can be turned into live stickers that move like GIFs. These fun stickers are great to share with friends and family, and our guide will teach you how to make the perfect static and live stickers to wow your contacts with!
