iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
How to Set Orientation Lock on iPhone on a per App Basis
By Rhett Intriago
Orientation Lock is great for ensuring your phone screen stays in portrait orientation even when, for example, you want to use your device when lying down. However, there are some apps where you might not want your screen to stay in portrait, such as YouTube or the Photos app. Find out how to ensure Orientation Lock turns off when you use certain apps.
How to See Apple Pay History on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
I love Apple Pay and use it almost exclusively to pay for things. If you use Apple Pay as often as I do, you might want to be able to check your recent transactions. In this article, I’ll show you how to check your Apple payment history in seconds.
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How to Use Alexa on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Does Alex work with an iPhone? It does, and it can be an excellent alternative to Siri depending on your home setup and personal preferences. Let's learn how to use Alexa on an iPhone and upgrade your virtual home assistant game.
If you use the Numbers app on iPhone, you may have certain spreadsheets that contain especially sensitive data. Luckily, Numbers allows you to set a password for certain files for extra security. We'll show you how to set a password on iPhone for an individual Numbers app spreadsheet.
The iPhone Notes app offers checklists as an extremely easy way to keep your to-do lists and jotted-down ideas close at hand. If you use Notes checklists often, you may want to consider changing your settings so that Notes automatically sorts checked items to the bottom!
How to Connect Apple Pencil to iPad
By August Garry
If you have a brand new Apple Pencil, you may be wondering how to connect your Apple Pencil to an iPad. When you pair an Apple Pencil with an iPad, you can draw, write, and perform many different gestures with it. In this article, we'll show you all about how to pair and set up an Apple Pencil with your iPad.
How Do I Set Up Apple Digital Legacy Contact on iPhone?
By Olena Kagui
Apple Digital Legacy is a new feature that gives you peace of mind by letting you set up a contact who will have guardianship over your data when the time has come. The Legacy Contact Access Key makes it possible for them to download the data, delete it, and use or sell the Apple devices registered under the deceased user’s Apple ID.
10 Best Apple Watch Faces Apps of 2025
By Olena Kagui
Customizing your Apple Watch face is easy and fun, and the built-in Watch app has a curated selection to pick from. Third-party Apple Watch background apps also exist, giving you even more options! Discover the best cheap and free Apple Watch faces and transform your watch face based on your favorite style, holiday, or mood.
How to Show Text Message Timestamps on Mac
By Devala Rees
Text message timestamps on Macs are automatically hidden. Unless you know how to see timestamps on a Mac, you're stuck guessing when you last texted someone or heard back from them! We'll show you how to view text times on Mac, and how to hide them again if you choose to. Here's how to tell when a text was sent in the Messages app on Mac.
How to Find Stores That Accept Apple Pay in Maps on iPhone
By Devala Rees
Apple Pay can be a very convenient tool for easy, no-contact payment, but first you must find out which stores accept Apple Pay near you. Thankfully, you can easily tell who accepts Apple Pay using the Maps app. We'll show you how to find locations that accept Apple Pay in Maps on iPhone.
It happens to us all. You're browsing contentedly in Safari, when suddenly Safari can't open the page you're trying to navigate to. So what causes this Apple Safari issue, and what can you do about it? We’ve laid out five easy ways to fix the Safari Cannot Open the Page error. Let's get started.
How to Scan for AirTags on iPhone & Avoid Being Tracked
By Erin MacPherson
Apple AirTags are a great tool to help you keep track of items like your wallet, keys, or backpack. However, they can also be used by untrustworthy individuals to track people without their knowledge or consent. Learn how to scan for AirTags in the Find My app to prevent unwanted tracking and how to disable an AirTag that may be found near you.
Why Does My iPhone Say No SIM? Here Are the Top Fixes!
By Ashleigh Page
Don't rush to replace your iPhone or SIM card just because your phone says "no SIM" or "invalid SIM." These error messages can seem very serious, but don't necessarily indicate hardware damage. Sometimes the solution is incredibly simple, such as a software bug fixed by restarting your device or cleaning dust off of your SIM card. We'll cover the top solutions to get the SIM card on your iPhone or iPad working again.
How to Clean iPad Screen (So It Feels Brand New)
By Ashleigh Page
Let's face it, most of us don't clean our often-used Apple devices as often as we should. Cleaning your iPad is very simple, but you need to make sure you're using the proper cleaning products to avoid removing protective coatings. We'll walk you through what to use as an Apple iPad screen cleaner (along with what not to use) and then cover how to clean and disinfect your iPad.
How to Get Rid of iPhone Calendar Spam
By Ashleigh Page
Are you concerned your device has an iPhone calendar virus? The more likely answer is that you've accidentally subscribed to a spam calendar on your iPhone. If unknown (and unwanted) events are suddenly appearing in your iPhone calendar that are not a part of the standard holidays and memorials displayed, these can be easily removed. Let's cover how to get rid of calendar spam.
Hands on with the 2021 MacBook Pro
By Susan Misuraca
In the 173rd episode, David shares his impressions of the brand-new 2021 MacBook Pro, packing the M1 Max chip with 64 GB of memory. Stick around to hear about Donna’s Apple Watch texting challenge and why she’s determined to master the full-screen keyboard on the Series 7.
Best SharePlay Apps for iPhone & iPad
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
SharePlay is a feature introduced in iOS 15.0.1 that allows users to share media, games, and more over FaceTime. However, not every app offers SharePlay capabilities, and it can be hard to know which apps are best optimized for this new feature. We've put together a list of the nine best apps for SharePlay to help get you going with this fun new option.
How to Edit Photos & Videos on Mac
By Leanne Hays
How do you add effects to photos on a Mac? The Photos app includes free video editing and picture editing software. Apple makes it easy to adjust light, color, and more in your pictures and videos. If you don’t like edits you’ve made and are wondering, “How do I undo a photo edit on a Mac?” we’ll go over that as well.
