The Apple Notes app is a convenient way to keep track of lists, ideas, and more. You can choose to start a new note from your Lock screen every time you need to jot something down, or to continue with the last note you were working on. We've already shown you how to write a note directly from your iPhone's Lock screen, and how to organize your notes by transferring them to a folder. Now, let's learn how to set whether to continue a previous note or start a new note when opening Notes from your Lock screen.
Get iPhone Life Insider's Exclusive FaceTime Guide
(Sponsored Post) By Tamlin Day on Sun, 05/24/2020
Since social distancing went into effect for most of the world, FaceTime has become an integral part of our lives. FaceTime is an incredibly powerful tool for connecting with friends and family, but it can be a little tricky to use. That's why we're excited to announce our brand new FaceTime App Guide. Read on to learn how to become an iPhone Life Insider and gain instant access to this powerful guide.
Phonesoap - The Best Way to Disinfect Your iPhone
Your iPhone goes everywhere with you, collecting germs that can survive for up to nine days, and contaminating your hands every time you pick it up. The patented PhoneSoap 3 is the only medically proven electronics sanitizer on the market. Your phone charges while UV light destroys 99.99% of viruses and bacteria within ten minutes. The PhoneSoap also sanitizes other small items, like keys, jewelry, or your Apple watch.
Review: Eggtronic's Wireless iPhone Chargers Are Made to Last
By Todd Bernhard
In this era of cheap, plastic disposable gadgets, it was nice to see the Wireless Charging Stone ($69.90) Eggtronic sent me to review. This is a serious, made-to-last Qi charger. Sure there are lots of wireless iPhone chargers to choose from, but only Eggtronic offers ones made out of actual stone: marble, travertine, and lava.
Review: Personalized Leather iPhone Cases from Michael Louis
By Todd Bernhard
When the folks at Michael Louis sent me a Personalized Embossed Leather Cases ($74) to review I thought I was getting special treatment. A leather case with my initials stamped in silver on the back? Pretty cool. Then I realized they offer free personalization to everyone, when ordering online! You can specify up to six characters and even choose emojis and the color. This is a nice touch and will certainly set your phone apart in a crowd.
One of my favorite takeaways from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is finding gadgets that have no batteries or circuitry of any kind but exist to enhance our use of electronic gadgets. One example is the JURA ANCHOR carabiner for AirPods & AirPods Pro (starting at $24.99). It's not an AirPods case but it adds a carabiner key chain through some clever magic. The carabiner has a Lightning connector that has no electronics, instead it acts as an anchor that supports up to 15 times the weight of the AirPods case. You plug the JURA into the Lightning port, again with no electronics, and the molded connector keeps it in place. Then you can use the carabiner on the other end to attach your AirPods to a backpack, keychain, etc.
Review: Logitech Brings Wireless Charging to Mice
By Todd Bernhard
I am spoiled by wireless charging. I want everything to charge simply by putting it down on a flat surface. For example, my remote control, toaster, blender, etc. In fact, I did see a blender that charges wirelessly at the Consumer Electronics Show. Clearly wireless charging will be available for more than just smartphones and AirPods, And now wireless charging is available for gaming mice. Logitech sent me the Powerplay Wireless Charging System Mousepad ($119.99) to try.
Fix Photos Not Uploading to iCloud Once & for All
By Leanne Hays
iCloud photos not syncing means risking treasured pictures if something happens to your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to fix photos not uploading to iCloud photo storage, and how to upload photos to iCloud without worry.
