In iOS 14.5, you can now send your estimated time of arrival (ETA) to your contacts when you plan your walking or cycling or route in Apple Maps. Whether you want to let your friends know when to expect you, or you just want to make sure someone knows where you’ll be, this new feature helps you coordinate with others.
How to Turn Off Apple Watch
By Olena Kagui
Switching off Apple Watches can preserve their battery in an emergency or help users take a break from technology. I'll teach you how to turn the Apple Watch off, no matter what model you have. Turning the watch off and on restarts your Apple Watch and can help troubleshoot glitches.
How to Know If Your Apple Watch Is Charging
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch is a great device that many of us would be lost without. It doesn’t take long to charge it, but we don’t want to waste time wondering if it’s actually getting charged. I will teach you how to be confident that your Apple Watch is charging and how to check Apple Watch battery life using a widget in your iPhone's Today View.
How to Play Spotify on HomePod Using AirPlay
By Olena Kagui
By default, your HomePod will play songs from Apple Music; however, you can also use it to play Spotify! Once you set up your HomePod on your iPhone, you can AirPlay Spotify songs from your iPhone to hear them on your HomePod. Here's how to do it.
How to Delete Apps from Apple Watch Quickly
By Olena Kagui
Learn how to free up space on Apple Watch by deleting apps you no longer need or use. Once an app is deleted, you will not be able to use it again unless you re-download it. There are three ways to remove apps from Apple Watch.
How to Find Apple Watch Phone Number On Any Model
By Olena Kagui
Can an Apple Watch have its own phone number? Kind of. If you have an Apple Watch with GPS + Cellular, your watch will have its own phone number for billing purposes only. Read on to learn how to find your Apple Watch phone number and what will happen if you call it.
Apple Maps Tricks & Hidden Features Explained
Apple Maps has gotten some big updates recently! These changes have brought what used to be an underwhelming app into the spotlight as a new favorite for users everywhere. With so many new tricks and hidden features to learn, our experts decided to put together an Apple Maps Guide to help you master the Maps app. If you're an iPhone Life Insider subscriber, this easy-to-use guide is already included with your iPhone Life Insider subscription! Not yet an Insider?
Episode 162: Should You Install the iOS 15 Public Beta?
In the 162nd episode, Donna and David help you decide whether to download the iOS 15 public beta on your iPhone once it becomes available in July. Is it worth enduring bugs in order to get your hands on exciting new features like FaceTime SharePlay and Focus?
Should You Install the iOS 15 Public Beta?
By Susan Misuraca
In the 162nd episode, Donna and David help you decide whether to download the iOS 15 public beta on your iPhone once it becomes available in July. Is it worth enduring bugs in order to get your hands on exciting new features like FaceTime SharePlay and Focus?