iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear

Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, iCloud+, News+, Apple One… The list of Apple’s subscription options is enough to make your head spin. Each subscription comes with its own questions: Is it better than its competitors? Is it worth the monthly price? If I subscribe, will I use it? How can I best bundle my subscriptions? Lucky for you, I’ve tried every Apple subscription out there and can tell you with confidence which are worth the monthly price tag.

Stolen Device Protection was released with iOS 17.3, and it helps protect your phone from iPhone passcode thieves who might get access to your passcode or Apple ID password. This Apple security update requires biometric data to access or change any sensitive iPhone settings. It also forces you to wait an hour to make changes to your Apple ID if you are at a location other than work or home.

The Journal App, a fun new app that came with iOS 17.2, is a great way to keep a digital journal directly from your iPhone. The Journal app has a straightforward user interface that allows you to write, upload media, add links, and keep track of important memories. For this reason, it's important to be able to keep that information private. Here's how to lock the Journal app to protect your entries from prying eyes.

Tracking flights on iPhone is easy. In fact, there are several different ways to check the status of your flights from your Apple devices. In this tip, you'll learn how to use the built-in iMessage flight tracker.

There's a lot of advice out there for how to get over a breakup, but in the age of the cell phone, there are more things you can do to get the closure you need than ever before. Here's how to stop sharing location, photos, and more with your ex on an iPhone or iPad. 

With my 35th wedding anniversary coming up, I wanted to plan something extra special. My husband is ambivalent about travel—sure, it’s a big treat, but it’s also a big pain. Plus, when you travel, you’re not at home! I have a reputation as the family’s travel planner. This year, though, I wondered: might AI have something to contribute?

You can text yourself using the Messages app or even schedule texts to yourself from the Shortcuts app. Texting yourself is an easy way to keep a digital log, complete with timestamps, or to send yourself reminders. The best part is that it is super easy to do!