It's official; Apple will hold its fall 2022 iPhone event on September 7. We expect Apple to reveal the new iPhone 14 line, Apple Watch 8, and AirPods Pro 2, and maybe even Ar Glasses at the event. We'll cover all of it, as well as offer commentary during the special iPhone Life Podcast episode we'll be recording right after. Here’s how you can watch "Far Out," Apple's September iPhone event.
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8 Apps to Bring Cheer to Virtual Holiday Celebrations (2024)
By Leanne Hays
It’s been a weird couple of years, and as another holiday season approaches, it may still be a challenge to figure out how to bring everyone together to celebrate. With many jobs returning to in-person work, busy family schedules, and the still-looming risk of the COVID pandemic and other scary diseases, it may not be safe or possible to travel long distances. However, as we've learned over the past three years, there’s still plenty of cheer to spread virtually. We've all become experts at making the most of virtual gatherings and celebrations, and I’ve researched some virtual ways to give meaningful gifts, enjoy activities with family far away, and help those who need your support after these tough few years.
7 Best Allergy Tracking Apps for 2024
By Leanne Hays
Avoiding allergens, taking preventive medication, and alerting others to allergic conditions are three ways that people with allergies can preserve their health and be prepared in the event of exposure. Luckily, app developers are here to help. Here are seven apps to help you avoid and manage your allergies, so you can spend less time sneezing and more time enjoying your day.
How to Sync Contacts from iPhone to Mac without iCloud
By Leanne Hays
How do I export contacts from an iPhone to a Mac? You can use Wi-Fi or a USB or USB-C cable to sync your iPhone contacts to your Mac and make sure your Mac has the most recent, updated version of your contacts. Here's how!
Best Smart Gear for Pets (2024)
By Leanne Hays
Our pets give us so much: affection, comfort, entertainment, and, if you’re a dog owner, plenty of exercise. But as every animal lover knows, being a pet parent isn’t all fun and games! Pets require food, water, veterinary care, supervision, and, of course, someone to clean up after them. Here are the smart devices that help the iPhone Life crew spend less time on pet chores and cleaning, and more time enjoying our furry, scaly, and feathery friends.
How to Unpair Apple Watch without iPhone
By Leanne Hays
It's easy to unpair an Apple Watch from an iPhone, but what if your iPhone is broken or missing? Here's how to unpair an Apple Watch without an iPhone, so you can pair it to your new iPhone.
How to Blur Your House on Google Maps & Apple Maps
By Leanne Hays
How do you blur your house on Google Street View? Can you blur your house on Apple Maps Look Around, too? Yes! If you want privacy from strangers viewing photos of your property captured by Google Street View cameras, here's how.
How to Clean HomePod & HomePod Mini
By Leanne Hays
Is your HomePod or HomePod mini looking dusty and dirty? Here's how to safely clean dust out of HomePod mesh and marks off non-mesh HomePod surfaces.
Apple previewed iOS 16 at the June 6 WWDC Keynote, and there's a lot to love about the new iPhone software update. iOS 16 offers an impressive Lock Screen makeover, a seamless new way to share photos, exciting Messages and Mail app upgrades, improvements to Focus features, Apple Wallet, Maps, and more. Let's go over everything we have to look forward to in the fall.
The iOS 16 Health App Features That Will Save Lives
By Leanne Hays
If you take prescription medications, you know the struggle. It's way too easy to forget to take your pills or call in a refill to the pharmacy. Apple is here to help with the new medication-tracking features coming with iOS 16.