iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
How to Hide an App on iPhone in the Hidden Folder
By Olena Kagui
In the fall of 2024, Apple introduced a feature that lets users easily hide apps on iPhones running iOS 18 and later. One downside is that not all apps can be hidden. Another is that all your hidden apps go to a locked Hidden folder in the App Library.
Online Security Checklist
By Cullen Thomas
The majority of personal cyber-defense boils down to just a handful of practices and the discipline to maintain them.
- ‹ previous
- 5 of 2387
- next ›
End-of-Life Planning: Apps & Resources for Peace of Mind
By Leanne Hays
Every single person on this planet has two things in common; we were all born, and we’re all going to die. Preparing for a new baby is full of excitement and anticipation. End-of life planning? Not so much. I can’t promise to make the process fun, but I can at least recommend some apps, websites, and books to make things a little more streamlined, and a bit less daunting.
How to Pause Your Activity Rings Streak on Apple Watch
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch is a fantastic motivator that can act like your very own personal trainer. Unfortunately, it hasn't always encouraged healthy rest days that even the most seasoned athletes need. Apple has finally introduced a feature that lets users pause Activity Rings for up to 90 days without losing their streak.
Schedule Messages to Send Later with iOS 18
By Rhett Intriago
Scheduling a message on iOS used to be a hassle that could only be done by creating a special shortcut. However, the latest software from Apple now allows you to schedule a message on the iPhone. Read on to find out how to schedule a text on your iPhone!
Place iPhone Apps Anywhere on the Home Screen (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
The latest software update for your iPhone brings many new customization options. You can now drag apps anywhere on your Home Screen while still keeping them in a neat grid. Here’s how to move an iPhone app anywhere on your Home Screen.
Sort Your Passwords in the Passwords App (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
In previous versions of iOS, your passwords were stored in iCloud Keychain, which you could access by going into the Settings app. Now, Apple has given us a dedicated Passwords app. Let’s go over how to sort passwords in the Passwords app.
Customize App Icon Colors & Size in iOS 18
By Rhett Intriago
Your Home Screen is more customizable than ever before. The latest software updates from Apple now allow you to change the color and size of your app icons to better match your personal aesthetic. Here’s how to customize app icons on your iPhone.
React to Messages with Emojis & Stickers (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone’s tapback feature will be receiving an upgrade in iOS 18. The handy reaction feature allows you to give messages a thumbs up, a thumbs down, or a heart, or react with laughter or shock. The latest version of iOS gives you even more tapback reactions!
Apple Passwords: How To Use the New App (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now have a dedicated Passwords app. Your iPhone passwords used to be stored in iCloud Keychain, which you could access from the Passwords section in Settings. Let’s take a tour of the new iPhone password app!
Tech the Team Is Loving: Summer 2024
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Every issue of iPhone Life magazine, we like to hear from our team about the gadgets they've been using. Below, you'll find a list of recommendations from our team of writers and editors on the best tech in the industry at this moment.
Using the Apple Watch’s New Vitals App (watchOS 11)
By Rhett Intriago
In the latest version of watchOS, the Apple Watch now has a dedicated Vitals app. The Vitals app collects your health data as you sleep and brings it all together in one convenient location. Let’s take a look at the new Apple Watch Vitals app.
Can Apple Watch Translate? (watchOS 11)
By Rhett Intriago
Can Apple Watch translate? Translating in real time, just got a whole lot easier thanks to watchOS 11’s new Translate app. The Translate app has been available on iPhone for some time, but now, you can translate without ever having to pull out your phone.
How to Avoid This Month's Worst Hacks, Scams, & Trouble
By Cullen Thomas
New Text Effects for Messages in iOS 18
By Rhett Intriago
The messages app is much livelier thanks to the latest updates to iOS. With these updates, you can now express yourself in more ways than ever before. Find out how to add effects to iMessage on the latest version of iOS.
News Roundup: What to Know in Privacy & Security
By Cullen Thomas
Top Security Updates from Apple You Should Know About
By Cullen Thomas
This is an exciting time for Apple Watch enthusiasts. Apple Watch’s 10-year anniversary is coming up and the public watchOS 11 beta software is out and available for testing. The Apple Watch has also made headlines for saving lives, inspiring doctors to recommend them for patients. Plus, Samsung’s newest Watch Ultra looks (and sounds) suspiciously familiar.
