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.
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch is the most popular watch in the world. Most users are also iPhone owners because the Apple Watch needs to be paired to an iPhone for all the functions to work. However, there is a limited way to use an Apple Watch without an iPhone!
By Olena Kagui
If you don't want to wait to experience the exciting features coming with the Apple Watch software update this fall, you can download the new watchOS beta as early as July 2024. I will teach you how to get the watchOS 11 beta download free of charge. However, keep in mind that once you install the beta, you won't be able to downgrade until the finished version of watchOS 11 comes out in the fall.
By Olena Kagui
You don't have to wait for the fall release of tvOS 15 to enjoy the ability to use your HomePod mini as a default speaker, spatial audio support, SharePlay, and new Siri controls. You can install the public beta of tvOS 15 today! I will walk you through the steps and explain the risks involved in enrolling in the Apple Beta Software Program.
By Olena Kagui
If you experience your Apple remote not working, there are several things you can do to fix it! Apple TV not responding to remote? Is your Apple TV remote battery out of juice? Can’t pair Apple TV remote? I’ll take you through the steps to make it work again!
By Olena Kagui
Are you wondering how to connect Apple TV to your TV? Apple TV setup is easier than it seems, and I'll walk you through the steps. You can follow these instructions regardless of your Apple TV model. Let's dive in!
Apple's April 'Spring Loaded' event brought us a new iPad Pro, but rumor has it that there will be more iPad releases this fall. Reliable Apple leakers are predicting an entry-level iPad that’s cheaper than ever before! Plus, the display on the iPad Mini is expected to get bigger as it loses the Home button.
By Olena Kagui
Did you know that you can print different types of files directly from your Apple Watch? Using third-party apps gives you the ability to print, even if your printer isn’t AirPrint compatible! We recommend the PrintCentral Pro app for this purpose, but you can also try out other third-party apps to see which one you prefer. Here's how to print from Apple Watch with PrintCentral Pro.
Warmer weather has us spending more time outside, and sometimes we bring our favorite devices along. But is your iPhone waterproof? What if you splash water on your Mac? Spilled water on Apple keyboard? Do you need a waterproof iPad case? Can you wear an Apple Watch in the pool? I'll answer all these questions and tell you how to dry your wet phone or other Apple device safely!
The Apple Watch may be a wrist-sized supercomputer, but it also fulfills the standard watch function of telling time. There are several ways to tell time on the Apple Watch: you can see it, hear it, or feel it. I will also teach you how to set time on Apple Watch and change it when needed.
By Olena Kagui
Is your Apple Watch not showing text messages? Sometimes, there may be an issue preventing you from being able to send, receive, and read text messages. Connectivity issues, software bugs, and a syncing error between your Apple Watch and iPhone can all be culprits, but they are easy to troubleshoot. If your Apple Watch is not receiving texts, we can help!
