Rhett Intriago is a Feature Writer at iPhone Life, offering his expertise in all things iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. He enjoys writing on topics related to maintaining privacy in a digital world, as well as iPhone security. He’s been a tech enthusiast all his life, with experiences ranging from jailbreaking his iPhone to building his own gaming PC.
Despite his disdain for the beach, Rhett is based in Florida. In his free time, he enjoys playing the latest games, spoiling his cats, or discovering new places with his wife, Kyla.
By Rhett Intriago
Everybody drops their phone at some point (which is why using a case is a good idea). Sometimes, something breaks, and you might end up with white, black, red, or green lines on your iPhone screen. Before you shell out for an expensive repair fee, let’s rule out software-related issues.
By Rhett Intriago
On the iPhone, when you receive images or other types of attachments, they are supposed to load immediately. Occasionally, you might instead see a message that says “Tap to Download” where an attachment should be, or, on newer versions of iOS, you might simply see a simple download button. When you tap that button, you can download the attachment. However, what should you do when tap to download is not working?
By Rhett Intriago
Like any web browser, you can use Safari to download files to your iPhone. But where do those downloads go after you save them? In this article, we’ll go over how exactly to find out where your downloaded files are located.
By Rhett Intriago
Focus modes on iPhone are useful for staying on task when working, spending time with family, or even just going to bed. If you no longer use a specific Focus or you are experiencing issues with notifications or calls not coming through, you can remove a Focus from your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
The iCloud Shared Photo Library is a relatively new feature, introduced with iOS 16, which allows two or more people to share a single photo library. You might have seen the Shared Library icon in the Camera Remote app on your Apple Watch. We’ll go over how to switch between your Personal Library and your Shared Library.
By Rhett Intriago
It can be incredibly frustrating when Safari is not working on iPhone. Whether web pages are not loading or you’re getting a “Safari cannot open page” error message, we’re going to go over a few different fixes that should help resolve any issues you are having with your web browser. Here's what to do if Safari is not working on your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
One of the best features of AirPods is their long-lasting battery life. Thanks to the charging case, you can get up to 30 hours of listening time on the latest AirPods models. But how long does it take AirPods to charge? In this article, we’ll go over just how long it takes to charge your AirPods, why your AirPods take so long to charge, and other burning questions you might have about your wireless earbuds.
By Rhett Intriago
Apple originally released the HomePod in 2018 and later discontinued it in 2021, leaving the HomePod mini as the company’s sole smart speaker. However, on January 18, Apple announced that a second-generation HomePod will be released in 2023. Available starting February 3, the new HomePod brings new ways to control your smart home and offers a brand-new listening experience with support for Spatial Audio tracks.
By Rhett Intriago
Is your iPhone stuck in SOS mode? Sometimes while traveling, you might see an SOS icon in the top right corner of your iPhone’s status bar. We’ll explain why your iPhone says "SOS only" and we’ll teach you how to turn off SOS only on iPhones running iOS 17 and earlier.
