iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
Hands on with the iPhone 16 Pro Max & AirPods 4
By Susan Misuraca
The reviews are in! Donna shares her praise and critiques of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, from the Camera Control button to the 48MP Ultra Wide camera, to the A18 chip, and more. David shares his hands-on review of the AirPods 4, and why he thinks they’re the headphones for almost everyone.
How to Set Up Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Notifications
By Olena Kagui
The new Sleep Apnea Apple Watch feature uses the watch's internal accelerometer to detect breathing disturbances. Sleep apnea is a serious health condition, and after learning that you have some breathing disturbances while sleeping, you can contact your doctor to pursue treatment. Apple Watch sleep apnea detection is only available on newer Apple Watch models and users over 18 years old and have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea in the past.
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How to Use Interactive Widgets on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
One fun new feature that debuted with iOS 17 is the highly requested interactive widgets. In previous iterations of iOS, the widgets displayed bits of info or data. Now, with iOS 17, you can actually use the widgets as if they are mini versions of the app! This includes things like checking off reminders on your to-do list, turning your lights on and off via the Home widget, or pressing play or pause on your Apple Music. Here's how it works!
How to Leave a Video Voicemail on FaceTime
By Rachel Needell
iOS 17 brought some cool new features to the FaceTime app that users have been asking for for a long time. One of those features is FaceTime's new video voicemail option. The way it works is that when the person you're FaceTiming misses or declines your call, you can leave a video message that they will receive in the FaceTime app. Here's how!
How to Use the Camera Level on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
A cool new feature added to the Camera app in iOS 17 is a level. It appears on the iPhone screen as you are taking your photo. The level will help you ensure that the photos you take are as straight as possible without obstructing too much of the picture while you're taking it. Here's how it works!
Securely Share Passwords with Friends & Family
By Rhett Intriago
If you and your family share certain accounts, like streaming services, sharing passwords is probably commonplace in your household. Thankfully, you now have the option to share passwords on your iPhone with trusted contacts.
Keep Home & Work Separate with Safari Profiles
By Rhett Intriago
You can now create different profiles for Safari, enabling you to separate your tabs and bookmarks for work, school, personal life, and more. The latest version of iOS allows you to have multiple profiles, each with its own settings and browsing data. You can have different Safari browsing experiences for all your different needs. Read on to find out how this new feature works!
Apple's September Announcement: Everything We Can Expect
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple's fall event may be just around the corner! Sources say we should set our calendars for September 12 or 13 and ready ourselves for the iPhone 15, the Apple Watch 9, and more. Here's everything we know about Apple's rumored fall event.
Declutter Messages by Auto-Deleting Verification Codes
By Rhett Intriago
If your Messages inbox filled with a bunch of six-digit verification codes left over from sign-ins to various sites and apps? Your iPhone now has a feature that will automatically clear out verification codes, also known as one-time passwords or OTPs, after you’ve used them. If you frequently get two-factor authentication codes texted to you, this feature is sure to help clear up your messages.
iView: Our Magazine's Digital Future
By Hal Goldstein
Around Thanksgiving, 1985, not knowing anything about printing, publishing, or running a business, my late wife Rita and I launched our company and first print publication: a 32-page newsletter about making the most of the Hewlett Packard 110 Portable PC. For 38 years, we’ve published print issues helping tech enthusiasts—first of HP, then Microsoft, and finally of Apple products—238 issues in all. With the summer 2023 issue of iPhone Life, the print streak ends.
How to Use the Revamped Weather App on Apple Watch
By Rachel Needell
With Apple releasing watchOS 10 this fall, Apple Watch lovers will be very interested to know that the Weather app has been completely redesigned. This new version is easier to use and doesn't seem to have many bugs that the previous app struggled with. If you're ready to learn how the new Weather app on Apple Watch works, keep reading!
Best Photography Gear for iPhone 14 Pro Max (2025)
By Olena Kagui
Since every iPhone comes out with a better camera than the last, many of us have ditched those bulky digital cameras and use our smartphones instead. As an iPhone photography and videography enthusiast, I am always looking for gear to take my shots to the next level.
5 Quick Ways to Secure Your iPhone
By Cullen Thomas
With hacking making the news every few weeks, it’s high time to take a moment and tighten our digital defenses. Apple makes tons of privacy and security tools available, but it’s up to you to make the most of them.
Download Your Maps & Use Them Offline on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Apple has continued to improve its Maps app through every iteration of iOS. Apple Maps has long since proven itself as a reliable navigation app on par with competitors like Google Maps and Waze. Even so, it has been missing one crucial feature, which iOS 17 finally added: offline maps.
How to Log Your State of Mind on Apple Watch
By Rachel Needell
A cool new feature Apple has added to the Mindfulness app on Apple Watch is State of Mind. This feature allows you to log your mood throughout the day or log your mood for the whole day at once. Say goodbye to other mood-tracking apps because this new option from the Mindfulness app is convenient, easy to use, and also quite pretty. I'll show you how.
Log Your Mood & Track Your Emotions in the iPhone Health App
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone now has a built-in mood-logging feature, allowing you to enter how you’re feeling in the Health app throughout the day. This is to help make you more aware of your emotions and better understand why you feel a certain way. Read on to find out more about this emotion-tracking feature.
How to Automatically Sort Grocery Lists in Reminders
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you're someone who likes an organized march around the grocery store, iOS 17 has come through for you. Now, grocery lists in Reminders automatically sort into categories so you can get everything you need from one section before moving on to the next. Here is how to get your Reminders grocery list to automatically sort in iOS 17.
Build a Custom Workout Plan in Apple Fitness+
By Rhett Intriago
Achieving your goals with Apple Fitness+ has become much more accessible thanks to custom workout plans in iOS 17. You can now build a plan that fits your needs and helps you stay on track. Read on to find out how to get started!
