Amy Spitzfaden-Both is the Managing Editor for iPhone Life magazine and an award-winning novelist, with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry. She specializes in Apple news and rumors, health and fitness tech, and parenting in the digital age. She graduated from MIU with a BA in Literature and Writing.
Amy lives in New Hampshire with her husband and daughter. When she’s not writing or glued to her iPhone, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and creating her own tea blends.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
It's official! The next Apple event will take place on Tuesday, March 8 at 10 a.m. PT. The first of the new Apple products of 2022 are likely to be announced during this event and there's a lot of speculation of what they will be. Will we see a new iPhone SE? How about an iPad Air? And what about these iMac Pro rumors? There's a lot we might be seeing, so let's take a look.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
When is the next iOS update? Historically, Apple announces a new iOS each year at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, releases a beta version immediately after, and then releases the full version in the fall. We have no real reason to expect Apple to break this pattern this year and can also guess that the new OS will be called iOS 16. What else do we know about the next iOS update? Let's go over what we can expect, including which iPhones will be compatible with iOS 16 and what cool features may be coming our way.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Did you know your iPad has a built-in scanner for documents and QR codes? Here's how to use your iPad as a document scanner and scan a QR code on an iPad.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why is my Apple Music not working? This question usually hits at the most inconvenient of times, like when you're just getting into the car and want your road-trip playlist or when you're about to hit the treadmill and want upbeat tunes to keep you going. Here are all the reasons why your Apple music isn't working and how to fix each one.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show was a challenge to attend this year with its hybrid setup, but that didn't stop plenty of companies from showcasing exciting new technology. While we missed exploring the venue and chatting face-to-face on the show floor, we still discovered top-quality tech, from headliners to hidden gems. The following iPhone Life Best of CES 2022 Awards go to our favorite gear hitting the shelves this year, from tiny drones, to smart faucets, to trackable backpacks.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Curious about what a certain lyric in a song is, or just want to sing along? You can view Spotify lyrics when listening on the mobile app or desktop app. It's only available for songs that offer that feature, though, so you might not have this option for every song. Still, it's easy to view and share lyrics, so let's learn how to check lyrics on Spotify.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you're on a vacation or attending an exciting event, you might want to know how to multiple photos on your Instagram story. Instagram stories disappear after twenty-four hours, so they can be useful for "photo dumps", where you want to share moment-by-moment accounts of whatever you're doing, but don't want to commit it permanently to your page. There are three options for adding many photos to your Instagram story, so let's learn them all. Here's how to post multiple pictures to one Instagram story.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
You might already be familiar with the keyboard shortcuts for copy and paste on a MacBook, but you'll also want to know how to do that using a mouse or a trackpad. These devices aren't always as intuitive as we might think, but once you know how to do it, it's quick and easy. So if you're looking at your mouse and wondering, "How do you copy and paste on a Mac?" we have the answer for you. Let's learn how.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Does Alex work with an iPhone? It does, and it can be an excellent alternative to Siri depending on your home setup and personal preferences. Let's learn how to use Alexa on an iPhone and upgrade your virtual home assistant game.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
SharePlay is a feature introduced in iOS 15.0.1 that allows users to share media, games, and more over FaceTime. However, not every app offers SharePlay capabilities, and it can be hard to know which apps are best optimized for this new feature. We've put together a list of the nine best apps for SharePlay to help get you going with this fun new option.
