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 are many reasons why you might be unable to successfully complete an iPad app download. Maybe you can't find the App Store icon on your iPad, have no storage, or have accidentally enabled settings to prevent you from installing new apps. I'll go through a simple step-by-step checklist that will fix all your iPad won't download app concerns, regardless of what caused them.
By Olena Kagui
iPhones and iPad have Dark Mode. Macs have Night Shift. But is there a setting to dim your Apple Watch at night? Yes! As long as you have the Apple Watch Ultra. With Night Mode activated, you can use your watch during night-time activities without compromising your night vision which can be crucial to staying safe in the dark.
By Olena Kagui
Is your Apple Watch microphone not working? This can be caused by a physical blockage of the microphone, a software issue, or an incorrect Apple Watch setup. We'll help you fix it no matter what's causing your Apple Watch microphone issue!
By Olena Kagui
What has 60 hours of battery life, a built-in dive computer, emits an 86-decibel emergency alarm, and costs a whopping $799? The new Apple Watch Ultra! Rumors of a more rugged Apple Watch have been circulating for years, yet the dramatic announcement last fall (complete with life and death rescue scenes) still managed to shock fans worldwide. As a die-hard Apple Watch fan, I bought this top-of-the-line smartwatch without a second thought. Though I may not be the target demographic for this extreme watch, I have no regrets about my extravagant purchase.
By Olena Kagui
People often wonder if they can use their HomePod mini as a portable Bluetooth speaker since they are perfectly palm-sized! Unfortunately, there is no HomePod mini battery, so it needs to be plugged in in order to work. I'll give you two solutions to make your HomePod portable and walk you through ways to use it while on the go.
By Olena Kagui
The Depth app is new to the Apple Watch Ultra and was mentioned in the same sentence as "Apple Watch dive computer," which confused many users into thinking they are the same thing. I will clarify how they are different and go over when, where, and how to use the Depth app. Let's dive in.
By Olena Kagui
Smart speakers are a nifty addition to any high-tech home, and the go-to for Apple users is, of course, the HomePod mini. With the original HomePod discontinued, the colorful mini version is now the best and only option. This article will cover everything you need to know about the Homepod mini battery life.
By Olena Kagui
HomePods are Apple's smart speakers that work with Siri as your virtual assistant. Since they can respond to voice commands, many HomePod-related privacy and security concerns have arisen. While it is technically possible to eavesdrop with a HomePod, it doesn't work as one would imagine. I will teach you the steps to keep you safe from being overheard.
By Olena Kagui
If you have enabled "Hey Siri" on your HomePod and other devices, then yes, Siri is always listening to you. But that doesn't mean that it is analyzing your conversations. All this means is that your HomePod, like your iPhone or other Apple devices, is listening to see if you say "Hey Siri" so that it can assist you. Let's dig a little deeper.
By Olena Kagui
When you play music on your iPhone and approach your HomePod, the song automatically transfers to your HomePod. Or at least, it should. But if this is happening when you don't want it to, I'll teach you how to turn this off to give you more control over what plays where. These tips can also help you troubleshoot your HomePod handoff not working as it should.
