iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
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.
- ‹ previous
- 46 of 2397
- next ›
Your New Favorite iPad Case is Here!
(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Tue, 12/03/2024
Zugu iPad cases are considered the very best in their class for good reason. But even the most careful iPad owners will notice dust and dirt accumulating during regular use. Zugu's soft microfiber cloth and specially formulated wipes will keep your iPad sparkly clean. Learn more about Zugu's specially formulated wipes and how you can protect your iPad for years to come!
Best Wedding Planning Apps of 2024
By Nicholas Naioti
Planning a wedding is fun but can quickly become a full-time job if you’re not careful. Thankfully, there are a ton of apps and services to simplify the process and cut down on the stress and time spent planning your special day. Whether you’re looking to find the perfect venue, design your own invitations, search for a vendor, or build a user-friendly registry, these wedding planning apps are a crucial tool for anyone tying the knot.
How to Enable Google Maps Speed Limit
By Rhett Intriago
Driving in an unfamiliar area and not sure how fast you should be going? Google Maps’ speed limit feature shows you the speed limit for the road you are currently driving on so that you can travel safely. Here’s how to enable this convenient feature.
How to Edit Shortcuts on iPhone for Quick Customization
By Olena Kagui
You can create iPhone Shortcuts to automate tasks and customize your phone, but it can be quite complicated. Editing shortcuts is a great way to save time because you find existing shortcuts and quickly edit them to suit your needs. I will teach you how to edit shortcuts to make them your own in just a few easy steps!
Lines on iPhone Screen after Dropping Phone? Try This First
By Rhett Intriago
Everybody drops their phone at some point (which is why using a case is a good idea). Sometimes, something breaks, and you might end up with white, black, red, or green lines on your iPhone screen. Before you shell out for an expensive repair fee, let’s rule out software-related issues.
Solved: How to Use Apple Watch as Alarm When Not Wearing It
By Rachel Needell
You may be someone who likes to charge your Apple Watch at night but you still want to use your Apple Watch as an alarm clock in the mornings. You can still use the Apple Watch alarm, even if you're not wearing it. You can do this by enabling Nightstand Mode (formerly Bedside Mode). I'll walk you through how to enable Nightstand Mode, and then set alarms on your Apple Watch and iPhone.
Why Does My HomePod Keep Cutting Out? 4 Fixes to Try
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why does my HomePod keep disconnecting? If your HomePod or HomePod mini keeps disconnecting, there could be several factors at play. Here are the steps to try before you contact Apple Support.
When connecting your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to a Wi-Fi network, you might have noticed that the network is marked with a privacy warning. Apple is helpful in giving us these security alerts, but what does this privacy warning mean? Here's what a privacy warning on Wi-Fi means, and what to do about it.
Easy Fixes for Tap to Download Not Working
By Rhett Intriago
On the iPhone, when you receive images or other types of attachments, they are supposed to load immediately. Occasionally, you might instead see a message that says “Tap to Download” where an attachment should be, or, on newer versions of iOS, you might simply see a simple download button. When you tap that button, you can download the attachment. However, what should you do when tap to download is not working?
Where Do I Find My Downloads on My iPhone?
By Rhett Intriago
Like any web browser, you can use Safari to download files to your iPhone. But where do those downloads go after you save them? In this article, we’ll go over how exactly to find out where your downloaded files are located.
How to Turn Off Vibration on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Have you been wondering, "Why isn't my phone vibrating when I get a text?" Depending on your preferences or particular situation, you may want to have vibrate on silent turned on, or you may want to learn how to turn off vibration. We'll walk you through what to do if your vibration isn't working below.
How to Turn On AirDrop on Mac & MacBook
By Leanne Hays
AirDrop lets users wirelessly share files, photos, videos, contacts, websites, map locations, and more between Apple devices. You'll be able to AirDrop from your Mac to an iPhone, iPad, or another Mac, as well as receive AirDrops from an iPad, Mac, or an iPhone to your Mac.
What Happens If I Reset My iPhone or iPad?
By Leanne Hays
You may need to reset certain settings or do a full factory reset on your iPhone or iPad if you're experiencing problems with your Apple device, or if you plan to sell it. But what happens when you reset your iPhone? Let's get into it!
HomePod Won't Turn On? Here's Every Fix
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If your HomePod or HomePod mini is not turning on, you may feel like throwing it out the window and starting fresh with a brand-new one, but there are a few things to try before you rush out for a replacement. Here are all the steps to try to get your HomePod working again and how to know when it's time to call Apple.
How to Duplicate a Note on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
There could be a million reasons why you made need an exact copy of a note in the Notes app on your iPhone. As a writer who is addicted to Apple's Notes app, this is something I find myself doing often. I just found the coolest way to make an instant copy of an already existing note, and it's so easy. I'll show you how to duplicate a note in on your iPhone below.
How to Create Custom Quick Responses to Respond to Phone Calls on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
We all love chatting on the phone with friends and family, but sometimes you just can't talk at that moment. Instead of declining calls and then going to the Messages app to type out a message, you can set up what's called Respond with Text in the Phone app. This will allow you to set up a custom text response that you can send directly from the incoming call screen of your iPhone.
Why Is My App Store Not Working on Mac? 11 Fast Fixes
By Leanne Hays
So you went to download a new app on your Mac or MacBook, but the App Store isn't working! There are several things that could have gone wrong. Whether the App Store has a blank screen, won't open or load, can't connect, gives an error message, or can't download and update apps, we have the fix! Here's how to get your Mac's App Store working again!
