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iPhone Life's Best Message & Chat Apps (2025)
By Olena Kagui
Who remembers the early days of texting? Whether you had a Blackberry with a built-in keyboard or struggled through repeatedly tapping keys on your flip phone, texting has come a long way. Here's our roundup of the best iPhone messaging apps; check out these fun, easy, and safe ways to communicate today.
iPhone Life's Best Finance Apps (2025)
By Olena Kagui
According to Forbes, 78 percent of Americans prefer banking online or via an app than going to the bank in person. While your phone won't give you a free lollipop with your transaction, these apps will keep your finances sweet.
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How to Edit a Safari Suggested Password
By Kenya Smith
Have you ever tried to create an account on a website on your iPhone and tried to select the strong password suggestion offered by Safari, only to have the site tell you the password doesn't meet the requirements? Thankfully, iOS 16 allows you to edit suggested passwords to meet a website’s criteria.
How to Save a Screenshot to Quick Note on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Sometimes you may find yourself scrolling on your phone and come across something that you want to save. You can always take a screenshot, but that screenshot might get lost among your other photos when you need to find it again. A great solution for this problem is adding the screenshot to a Quick Note. Now, the next time you happen to see the perfect chicken noodle soup recipe, you can save it directly to your notes in only a few quick steps!
How to View the Weather on iPhone Lock Screen
By Kenya Smith
iOS 16 allows you to view the weather on your iPhone's Lock screen in two ways. One, you can create a Lock Screen that matches the current weather conditions in your area. Another way is to add widgets to your Lock Screen that provide information such as temperature and precipitation. This article will show you how to set up your iPhone so that you can view the weather on your Lock Screen.
How to Set Lock Screen to Display a Focus
By Kenya Smith
iPhone makes it easier than ever to stay focused when you link customized Lock Screens to different Focus modes. With this feature, you will end up with dedicated screens that will automatically appear on your iPhone during a certain period of time. Let's learn how to add Focus modes to your Lock Screens.
How to See Wi-Fi Password on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Did you know iPhone users can see their Wi-Fi passwords from the Settings app. This can be especially useful if your friend has an Android device or if the prompt to share your password did not appear on your iPhone. We’ll show you how to find the Wi-Fi password on your iPhone.
How to Select Mac Computer Audio Input & Output Devices
By Devala Rees
When you change input or output devices for your Mac audio, sometimes the speaker settings don't correctly update automatically. This can leave you with audio still coming from your MacBook speakers even when you've set up external speakers, or vice versa. Fortunately, it's easy to go into the sound control panel and set audio output and/or input to whatever you want.
How to Find & Use the iPhone Lock Screen Gallery
By Kenya Smith
The Lock Screen has gotten an upgrade thanks to iOS 16. You will be able to create various Lock Screens and customize them to fit your style and personality. You can do this in the Lock Screen gallery. Here’s how to find the gallery and how to use it.
How to View Only Unread Messages on iPhone
By Kenya Smith
It's a common thing to be bombarded with unread text messages in the Messages app on your iPhone. When unread messages mix with messages you've already read, finding important text messages can be a hassle. Now with iOS 16, you will be able to view only unread messages. Here's how to only view unread text messages in Messages.
8 Apps to Bring Cheer to Virtual Holiday Celebrations (2025)
By Leanne Hays
It’s been a weird couple of years, and as another holiday season approaches, it may still be a challenge to figure out how to bring everyone together to celebrate. With many jobs returning to in-person work, busy family schedules, and the still-looming risk of the COVID pandemic and other scary diseases, it may not be safe or possible to travel long distances. However, as we've learned over the past three years, there’s still plenty of cheer to spread virtually. We've all become experts at making the most of virtual gatherings and celebrations, and I’ve researched some virtual ways to give meaningful gifts, enjoy activities with family far away, and help those who need your support after these tough few years.
How to Add People to an iCloud Shared Photo Library
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
iOS 16 is introducing a Shared Photo Library that lets you share a whole library with other iCloud users, provided they've all updated to iOS 16. Learn how to add people to the library so you can all share photos and videos, even as you take them, and how to remove people when you decide you no longer want them in your Shared Photo Library.
How to Pin a Tab in Safari on iPhone
By Brian Peters
Want to eliminate the chances of accidentally closing an important tab for a website you use all the time? Pin it, and it will always be there, ready and waiting for you. Here's how to do it.
How to Add Widgets to iPhone's Lock Screen
By Kenya Smith
Apple has made the Lock Screen more usable thanks to iOS 16. With iOS 16, you can now add widgets to your iPhone Lock Screen. The widgets display information such as weather, stock information, and battery level on your Lock Screen, so you don't have to go to an app to check for information. Here's how to add widgets to your iPhone's Lock Screen.
How to Remove a Lock Screen on iPhone
By Kenya Smith
Thanks to iOS 16, you can now customize your Lock Screen by adjusting the clock font, widgets, color, and style. However, you may end up with dozens of abandoned experimental lock screens that clutter up your iPhone. Luckily, it is easy to delete them, and this article will show you how.
Podcast: Top iOS 16 Features to Try + iPadOS 16 Delayed to October
By Susan Misuraca
In the 187th episode, David and Donna answer listener questions about the iOS 16 Public Beta and share tips on how to tame your email inbox. Other topics include reports that Apple will delay iPadOS 16’s public release to October, plus plant care apps and customizable lighting for your smart home. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.
Easily Share a Photo Library with Others
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Did you know you can create an iCloud Shared Photo Library and invite up to five people to join? This differs from a shared album in that the entire library is shared between participants, and everyone can add photos. No more sharing individual photos! Here's how to set up an iCloud Shared Photo Library.
Easily Enable the Gender-Neutral Siri Voice on iPhone
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Something I appreciate about my iPhone is the many customization features. With iOS 15.4, Apple added a new gender-neutral Siri voice, once again broadening the range of voice types available for the virtual assistant. If you're going to use Apple's famous voice assistant, you want a voice that resonates with you! Below, we'll show you how to update Siri's voice with just a few quick taps on your iPhone.
