Messaging Dos & Don'ts: Texting Rules for the Digital Age
By Sarah Kingsbury
If you came of age in the pre-smartphone era, you already know the basics of phone etiquette. But now that texting and messaging apps have overtaken phone calls as the preferred method of staying in touch, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the dos and don’ts of texting as well. Here’s how to avoid being the bane of the group chat, telling someone it’s funny that their loved one died, and snubbing someone just by letting them see that you read their message!
Ever since I got my iPhone X last year, I’ve been intrigued by the possibility of creating a wireless charging station for it. Sure, there’s a burgeoning supply of furniture with Qi chargers already built in, but they’re more expensive than I’m willing to spring for. Beyond that, I enjoy repurposing all sorts of items around the house, from pallets, to fabric, to old box springs, and thought this project would be a great way to reuse a less-than-gorgeous piece of furniture while improving my less-than-stellar carpentry skills. My goal was to combine the old and worn with cutting-edge technology to create a piece of furniture no one would suspect had the ability to wirelessly charge your iPhone.
Episode 110 - How to Pick a Wireless Charger for Your iPhone & AirPods
In the 110th episode of the Insider podcast, tune in for recommendations on how to pick a wireless charging hub for your iPhone and second-generation AirPods. Other topics include how to find summer concerts with the Bandsintown app and how to customize your favorite contacts list in the Phone app. In the exclusive Insider section of the podcast, join a discussion over whether you should leave notification sounds and vibrations on or off.
Hands on with Apple's Second-Gen AirPods
By Sarah Kingsbury
In the 109th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, tune in as Sarah, Donna, and David share their first-hand experiences with Apple's second-generation wireless earbuds. Other topics include productivity apps and tips and Apple's last-minute cancellation of the AirPower mat it's been promising since 2017.
Episode 109 - Hands on with Apple's Second-Gen AirPods
In the 109th episode of the iPhone Life Insider Podcast, tune in as Sarah, Donna, and David share their experiences with Apple’s second-generation wireless earbuds. They also discuss Apple’s last-minute cancellation of the AirPower mat it promised in 2017. In the exclusive portion of the podcast, learn Insider tips on how to get Siri to understand you better and to stop talking back at you in public spaces. Also, find out what happens if you reset your iPhone settings (spoiler, you're not going to like it)!
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