iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
Find Out Which App Is Using Your iPhone Microphone or Camera
By Rhett Intriago
Apple values privacy and is dedicated to keeping your iPhone secure. Apps can only access your iPhone microphone and camera if you give them permission. Not only that, but when any app does that, your iPhone will let you know. Here’s how to check what app is using your camera or microphone on your iPhone.
How to Remove Tickets from Apple Wallet
By Olena Kagui
Every card, key, pass, or ticket that you add to your Apple Wallet stays there until you manually delete it. Depending on the type of ticket or pass you have, the steps to delete it can vary, but they are easy to delete once you know what to look for.
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Which iPhone 13 Should You Buy?
By Susan Misuraca
Find out what each of the 2021 iPhones have to offer. In the 168th episode, David and Donna break down the iPhone 13 line and share their biggest takeaways. Learn what made David buy an iPhone 13 Pro Max after years of being a Max skeptic!
Focus Mode Not Working? Try These 8 Troubleshooting Tips
By August Garry
Focus in iOS 15 lets you customize many different modes to determine when you get notifications and from whom. But what happens when Focus mode doesn't work as intended: letting notifications through, not getting notifications you wanted, not showing notifications when your phone is unlocked. Let's go over what you can do about these common Focus mode issues.
How To Share Anything on Your Screen Using Siri on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
One of the most convenient iOS features is a new Siri capability. Now you can say, "Hey Siri" and ask Siri to share whatever's on your screen, including websites, photos, and more. Here's how to use Siri on iPhone to share anything on your screen.
How Apple Watch Tracks Respiratory Rate While Sleeping
By Olena Kagui
Knowing what your breathing rate while sleeping is can help you keep tabs on health conditions such as asthma and sleep apnea. It can also help you gauge when to seek medical attention if necessary. Fortunately, Apple Watch offers an effortless method to track this and other health information in a private and secure way. We'll show you how.
How to Schedule a FaceTime Calendar Invite
By August Garry
FaceTime's getting a makeover in iOS 15, and one change that adds some Zoom-like capabilities to FaceTime is the ability to schedule a FaceTime call and invite your friends with the Calendar app. Let's learn how to schedule a FaceTime meeting.
How to Pin Favorite Bus Routes in Maps
By August Garry
Do you frequently pull up your bus or subway route in Apple Maps to plan when you need to leave or to check when you'll arrive somewhere? You can save time by pinning your favorite public transit routes in the Maps app to make them much easier to find each time.
Watch Live Performances with Wide Spectrum Audio on FaceTime
By August Garry
Have you ever tried to share a recital or conduct a music lesson over FaceTime? If so, Wide Spectrum Mic Mode may be for you. Wide Spectrum mode brings in and enhances all the background noise around you so your friends or family can hear things with better quality.
How to Use a Portrait as an Apple Watch Face
By August Garry
An exciting new addition to Apple Watch in watchOS 8 is the ability to add photos in Portrait mode to your Apple Watch face. These portraits look more three-dimensional than photos, and can even overlay the time numerals for a unique touch! We'll show you how to use a photo as an Apple Watch face in Portrait mode.
How to Add Most Used Contacts to Your iPhone Home Screen
By August Garry
Add the Contacts widget to your iPhone's Home Screen to quickly send a message, call, or video chat with your most-contacted people. Learning how to make a widget on your iPhone Home Screen with your most frequent contacts is super easy. Let's learn how to save contacts to the iPhone Home Screen!
How to Do Split Screen on Mac
By Ashleigh Page
In my daily tasks, I often find myself comparing information between two open windows on my Mac. However, resizing and positioning each window can be frustrating! One easy shortcut is to make use of the Mac Split View feature, also commonly called split view. Let's go over how to enter and exit Mac split screen.
Everything Apple Announced at Its iPhone 13 Event
By Donna Schill
In the 167th episode, David and Donna recap everything Apple announced at its annual September event. Get their take on the iPhone 13's video features, sleeker Apple Watch Series 7, and upgraded iPad Mini. Discover what we got, what we're still waiting for, and what you should definitely buy!
When & Why to Update Your Mac: MacOS Monterey to Be Released October 25
By Erin MacPherson
Apple confirmed during its second fall event on October 18 that macOS Monterey (macOS 12) will be available starting Monday, October 25. Take a look at which features you'll get to enjoy as soon as you update, and which features are still delayed.
watchOS 8 Update: New Apple Watch Features & Release Date
By Erin MacPherson
Apple announced during the "California Streaming" event on September 14 that Apple Watch users have a host of new features to look forward to when they update to watchOS 8 on September 20. Learn when to expect the update to be available for your device, plus which new Apple Watch features you'll notice right away, and which may be delayed!
iPadOS 15 Release: When to Update iPad & Which Features Are Available Now
By Erin MacPherson
Apple announced during its "California Streaming" event that iPadOS 15 is rolling out on September 20, but we've learned that some iPadOS 15 features won't be available yet. Delayed features are part and parcel with Apple's large annual software updates, so while we're not surprised to learn that we'll have to wait on certain functionalities, we're still a little bummed. When can you update, and which iPadOS features will be immediately available and which will be delayed? We'll walk you through it.
Will There Be Another Apple Event This Fall? New AirPods & MacBook Pros Could Still Be Announced in 2021
By August Garry
The Apple Event California Streaming came and went on September 14 without any word on new MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, AirPods 3, or AirPods Pro 2. Might these devices and more be coming in an October or November Apple Event? We'll have to wait and see. While we wait, let's dive into rumors about what we can expect from these new devices, whenever they arrive.
The iPhone 13 Arrives with Cinematic Mode, Longer Battery Life, Same Price
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 line, treating us to four new models: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. While we were underwhelmed by the lack of standout new features, there's still plenty to be excited about in the 2021 lineup. Camera advancements are the highlight of this year's iPhone, with Cinematic mode (a.k.a. Portrait mode for video) and Photographic Styles that let you create a consistent look in all your photos. Add brighter screens and faster refresh rates, and we're looking at a solid upgrade this year.