iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
Best Photography Gear for 2024
By Michael Schill
I turned 72 this year and have been enjoying photography for close to 50 years. I started with a Pentax 35mm film camera and while taking photos of my children one day in the living room with a wonderful light coming in my south window, I captured several images that were accidentally extraordinary. With that experience, I was hooked. Fast forward 30–40 years, and now I enjoy an incredibly rich universe of photographic capabilities I can carry around in my pocket.
Smart Outdoor Living in 2024
By Sarah Kingsbury
One of my favorite things since I moved to Las Vegas is starting my day by sipping coffee on my patio as the sun rises, surrounded by thriving flowers and herbs, while a small fountain burbles in the background, and hummingbirds whizz to and from the feeder so quickly they’re gone before I can even catch a good look. My second favorite thing is sitting on the patio enjoying the evening breeze sipping wine with my husband or friends with the perfect lighting and background music to set the mood. The only thing that could make it better is if it all happened with little to no effort from me. That’s why this spring, I decided to extend my smart home to the outdoors and turn my patio into a tech-powered haven for pollinators and people alike.
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A Fully Customized Fit for USB-C Earbuds
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How to Create a Weather Lock Screen on iPhone
By Kenya Smith
With iOS 16, you have various ways of customizing the wallpaper for your Lock Screen. One way you can customize your Lock Screen wallpaper is to display the weather conditions of your current location. Let's check out how to create a Weather Lock Screen on your iPhone.
Track Heart Rate Recovery on Apple Watch & iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Heart rate recovery refers to the period of time after a workout when your heart rate returns to its average resting rate. During exercise, your heart tends to beat much faster, and when you’re finished, it can take a minute or two for it to lower and return to a normal rate. A faster return to your normal heart rate is one indicator of physical fitness, and a decrease in recovery time over a period of time can indicate an improvement in physical fitness. Because the Apple Watch has a built-in heart rate sensor, it can track this statistic during your workouts and display the information in an easy-to-understand graph. You can access this data through the Heart Rate on your Watch or the Fitness app on your iPhone.
How to Set Up & Use Shared Tab Groups in Safari on iPhone
By Brian Peters
iOS 16 is bringing many new features to the iPhone, including some for the latest version of Safari. One of these, that you can try out now if you've updated to the iOS 16 beta, is Shared Tab Groups, a feature allowing multiple people to collaborate live in a single Tab Group on Safari.
How to Create an Emoji Lock Screen on iPhone
By Kenya Smith
iOS 16, Apple's upcoming operating system, has cool features, and one of them is lock screen customization with emojis. That's right! iOS 16 will allow you to personalize your lock screen by adding your favorite emojis. We will show you how to use this fun feature.
How to Dictate Emojis on iPhone
By Kenya Smith
In iOS versions of yesteryear, dictation was limited to text, which meant that you would have to insert emojis manually. With the upcoming iOS 16, you will now be able to use dictation to add emojis. This is the article for you if you’re asking yourself, “How do I dictate emojis on iPhone?”
How to Customize Safari Start Pages for Each Tab Group
By Brian Peters
There are now more options than ever for customizing your Safari browsing experience with Tab Groups. I’ll walk you through how to pin tabs in groups and how to set unique Start Page backgrounds and favorites.
Unsend a Message on iPhone: Can People Still See It?
By Kenya Smith
On iPhones running iOS 16, you can now unsend iMessages. In the past, you have probably sent some text messages that you have regretted since you weren't able to delete them. Now, you can easily prevent those embarrassing messages from being viewed by recipients. However, will recipients of your text messages be able to see them once you delete them? We will dig further into this question for an answer.
How to Sign a PDF on Mac—the Easiest Way!
By Devala Rees
Perhaps you have a PDF you need to sign, but want to avoid having to print the file, physically sign the document, and then scan it back onto your computer. Apple makes it easy to digitally sign a PDF on your Mac! This way, you can save time and avoid the costs associated with printing. Below, we'll show you how to sign a PDF on your Mac.
Podcast: Hands on with the iOS 16 Public Beta
By Susan Misuraca
Wondering when iOS 16 is coming out? Tune in to the 186th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast to hear David and Donna’s experiences testing the iOS 16 beta software and to learn about their favorite features coming to your iPhone this fall.
Can You Use AirPods on a Plane?
By Kenya Smith
If you just bought a pair of AirPods and are preparing for airplane travel, you have probably wondered if you can use these wireless earbuds on the plane. You may also have wondered if AirPods can be used in Airplane Mode when you're not able to make calls or text. Let's take a look at using AirPods on the plane.
How to Block a Channel in Apple News on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Apple News is an incredibly useful app, as it gather all the most relevant news from various sources and compiles it into one convenient feed. However, if there is a news channel you no longer wish to see, blacklisting it is easy! We’ll show you how to customize Apple News by blocking unwanted sources from your feed.
5 Best Educational Apps for Your iPhone (2024)
By Mike Riley
How to Pair Beats Earbuds & Headphones to iPhone
By Gressa Cedergren
Whether you've just purchased a new iPhone or are the proud new owner of Beats wireless headphones or earbuds, we'll show you how to connect your Beats to your iPhone. As a bonus, we've also included a list of common fixes if you've been struggling with your Beats not connecting to your iPhone.
The Best MacBook Accessories of 2022
By Cullen Thomas
This year, be sure to upgrade your MacBook and iPad accessory game with these awesome gadgets and tech. Docks, risers, and stands can improve your laptop experience by a long shot, and it may be worth it to you to invest in some of these products now to avoid a pain in the neck later!
What to Do If Your Apple Watch Is Lost or Stolen
By Rhett Intriago
If you've misplaced your Apple Watch and need to find it, look no further. In this article, we’ll first go over how to find a lost Apple Watch using the Find My app. We'll also show you how to remotely disable the device so thieves cannot misuse your Apple Watch or its data.
How to Create a Scannable Wi-Fi Password
By Devala Rees
A Wi-Fi password can be cumbersome to type in, especially for guests if you run a commercial establishment like a cafe or AirBnB. Instead, you can make a QR code that guests can simply scan with their phones to join the network. Here's how to make a scannable QR code for your Wi-Fi network.
