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When & How to Watch Apple's October 30 'Scary Fast' Event
By Leanne Hays
Have you been waiting for the latest Apple news? Here it is! Apple just announced 'Scary Fast,' its second fall event. The event will be held on Monday, October 30, at 5 p.m. PT., and the keynote will be live-streamed. Here's how and where to watch.
Fixed: Apple Watch Won’t Pair without Update
By Rhett Intriago
So you’ve just purchased a new Apple Watch and you’re eager to get started with using it. But when you try to pair it, the Apple Watch won’t pair without an update. This is seems to be a common problem that you may run into when trying to connect your Apple Watch to your iPhone. Luckily, it can be solved pretty easily.
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Top 7 Ways to Protect Your Personal Security in 2024
(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Thu, 10/17/2024
Did you know that in 2023, there were over 2,000 cyber attacks affecting over 340 million victims?
That's why we are partnering with our friends at Incogni to bring you the Top 7 Ways to Protect Your Personal Security in 2024, a special free on-demand online event in honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
In this class, you'll learn how to:
How to Turn On Closed Captions for Media on the iPhone
By Conner Carey
For some, it’s not easy to catch every word spoken when watching their favorite shows, videos, and movies on their devices. My mom has grown accustomed to watching her shows with closed captions, simply because she likes the added benefit of reading while she watches. Luckily, it’s easy to set up. You can turn on closed captions for media as your default on iPhone or iPad; here’s how.
How to Lock Apps on iPhone & iPad with Touch ID
By Abbey Dufoe
Want to learn how to lock apps on an iPhone or iPad with a fingerprint? Here's how to lock apps on an iPhone or iPad by enabling Touch ID. Below, we'll cover how to set up Touch ID apps for better iPad and iPhone security.
Set How Long Emails Stay in Trash on iPhone
By Abbey Dufoe
Maybe you need more iCloud storage on your device, or maybe you want to make sure you don't lose emails you might need later. Either way, you can set how long deleted iCloud emails stay in the trash on your iOS device. Here’s how to set how long deleted iCloud emails stay in the trash on an iPhone or iPad.
Review: Fender Monterey Bluetooth Speaker
By Mike Riley
I have listened to a fair number of the best Bluetooth wireless speakers, so when Fender released its Monterey Bluetooth Speaker ($349.99), I was intrigued. Fender is best known for its eardrum crunching guitar amplifiers, so I was curious to know how well Fender made the transition from its 20th-century electric guitar roots to 21st-century wireless sound. Read on to find out.
Best Back-to-School Gear, New Apple Watch Rumors & iPhone 8 Facial Recognition Rumors
By Sarah Kingsbury
In this special back-to-school episode, the iPhone Life team shares tips and gear recommendations for students and parents and gives you the scoop on Apple's free Beats headphones for students who buy MacBooks or iPads. Also listen in to hear the latest iPhone 8 and Apple Watch rumors as Apple's fall announcement approaches.
Can You See Siri Search History on iPhone?
By Conner Carey
Can you see Siri history? Unfortunately, unless you have a pretty old operating system, you cannot. However, if you are still running iOS 14 or earlier, you can access logs of your previous Siri interactions.
8 Best iPhone Apps You've (Probably) Never Heard Of
By Conner Carey
We're all aware that there are millions of apps in the App Store, which means there’s very little chance any one of us has heard of even a quarter of what’s available. That’s why we love to look for lists of the coolest iPhone apps, best apps for iPhone, and now, the best unheard of apps, including apps for travel, photography, dating, and more. Lots of cool apps are bound to slip under the radar. But we’re all excited when a new app we’ve never heard of turns out to be fantastic, and better yet, free. We’ll cover eight apps that aren't trending but are still awesome, educational, and helpful for iPhone users.
How to Use Another App While on a Phone Call with Your iPhone
By Conner Carey
When you’re on the phone with someone, you can still use other apps. Let’s say you’re talking to a friend who needs another mutual friend’s number. You can stay on the phone with them while you visit your contacts to find the information. It’s a simple tip but one that will be forever useful. Here’s how to use another app while on a phone call with the iPhone.
How to Retrieve Deleted Text Messages on iPhone
By Becca Ludlum
Did you accidentally delete a text message and now you need to get it back? Fortunately, there are several methods to get back deleted text messages, so no need to worry! We'll go over how to retrieve deleted messages if your iPhone is running iOS 16 or newer, plus a few other tips and tricks to recover deleted text messages on an iPhone if you have older software.
The Hidden Trick to Request a Desktop Site on iPhone
By Conner Carey
Viewing the desktop version of a website can sometimes help you find something that isn't available on the mobile version. Of course, the iPhone always defaults to the mobile site, but there is a way to force Safari to load the desktop version. It’s a pretty awesome hidden trick. Let's go over how to request a desktop site on iPhone.
USB Hub Review: Keep Unsightly Cables Hidden from View
By Todd Bernhard
It's hard to earn a five star review from me, especially for something as mundane as a charging hub. But the Nomad USB Charging Hub (starting at $39.95) does the job of a hub, and hides the cables inside to prevent accidental disconnection and look good at the same time. Speaking of cables, Nomad has some of the most rugged cables you can buy, so when you're on the go, you can take Nomad quality with you.
How to Turn 3D Touch Off on iPhone
By Conner Carey
3D Touch can be a cool, helpful feature for a lot of people. But I also know some who never use the feature or even find that it gets in the way of simply pressing and holding something on the screen. Whatever your reasoning, you can turn 3D Touch off on your iPhone. And it’s very easy to do. Here’s how to turn 3D Touch off on iPhone.
Enter iPhone Life’s Instagram Photo Contest: Deadline September 4
By Rheanne Taylor
ATTENTION: Our photo contest has recently undergone a few changes, so be sure to read our new rules carefully.
It's photo contest time again. We know you enjoy taking the occasional artistic shot with your iPhone, so why not get rewarded for it? Enter our iPhone Photography Contest on Instagram for a chance to win an Olloclip lens and a spot in our magazine!
How to Hide Photos on Your iPhone
By Conner Carey
So you want to know how to lock and hide photos on your iPhone. Well, the iPhone allows you to hide photos, but only in iOS 16 can you properly lock albums. In this article, we'll show you to lock and hide photos in the Hidden album right in your Photos app.
How to Search for a Particular Reminder on Your iPhone
By Paula Bostrom
I use the Reminders app on my iPhone quite a bit. I’ll create a reminder to pick up my dry cleaning, to buy my cousin a birthday present, or to pay a bill. When I create Reminders, I usually set them to remind me on a certain day, at a certain time. But if I need to make a change to one reminder among many, manually shuffling through them is a pain. For example, I made a Reminder to “pay a fee for the school trip” my son was going on. I forgot what the fee amount was and needed the information before the due date. Instead of tapping each folder and scrolling through them to find it, I simply accessed the Reminders search field. Here’s how to search for a particular reminder on iPhone.
How to Update Carrier Settings on Your iPhone
By Conner Carey
Whatever cellular provider you use (Verizon, TFW, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc.), you'll need update carrier settings on your iPhone from time to time. It's important to update the carrier settings on your iPhone because it allows your cellular provider to update your network, enhance performance, and add new features. We'll cover what a carrier settings update means and how to update the carrier settings on your iPhone.