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New MacBook Air Has a Speedy M4 Chip for Apple Intelligence
By Olena Kagui
On March 5, Apple announced the 2025 MacBook Air, boasting the M4 chip built for Apple Intelligence, 18-hour battery life, and four color options including Sky Blue. 50 percent of the new MacBook Air is made out of recycled materials and is twice as fast as the 2024 model despite having a lower starting price point.
Apple's M3 iPad Air Ups the Magic
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
On March 4, Apple announced its 2025 iPad Air with an M3 processor designed to support Apple Intelligence and a brand-new Magic Keyboard. Let's dive into these tablet upgrades and see if they might be right for you.
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Everything to Know About RCS Messages on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
RCS messaging is a communication standard that is used for sending text messages. Android devices have been using RCS messaging for years, while the iPhone was forced to use SMS messaging. With iOS 18, Apple has brought RCS messaging to the iPhone. Let’s go over what you need to know about RCS messaging!
Mac Not Connecting to Wi-Fi? Fix It Fast!
By Leanne Hays
Is your Mac not connecting to Wi-Fi? There are several reasons why this could be happening. But don't worry, we can help you fix it! Read on to learn what to do if your MacBook is not connecting to Wi-Fi.
Fixed! My iPhone Got a Voicemail but the Call Never Arrived
By Leanne Hays
Some people have been experiencing a new glitch in iOS 18 where they got a voicemail, but a call never arrived. In other words, the call never showed up in their call history, but the caller left a voicemail. Here are some ways to fix this odd iPhone glitch.
Secret Trick: How to Take Pictures of the Moon with iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Learning how to take a picture of the moon with iPhones of any model is easy once you know a few simple rules. I’ll teach you how to use the tools you have to take the best photos of the moon. I’ll also teach you a few tricks and ways to tweak your settings to improve your night sky photography.
How to Join a Challenge in the Challenges App
By Olena Kagui
The Challenges app is a free platform for joining fitness challenges. It syncs with your Apple Watch and lets you join challenges, create your own, and invite iPhone and Android users to participate. iPhone Life has a monthly challenge for Apple Watch enthusiasts who subscribe to the bi-weekly On the Watch newsletter.
Should You Replace Your Apple Watch Battery? How To Know!
By Leanne Hays
Your Apple Watch battery won't charge all the way anymore, and you're having to charge more and more often. Should you replace the battery in your Apple Watch, or just buy a new one? Here's what to consider, and how to decide whether to replace your battery, or the whole Apple Watch.
How to Use ChatGPT in Visual Intelligence
By Olena Kagui
How to Create Custom Text Tones for iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you change your default text tone, every text you receive will make that particular text noise. However, you can also select individual tones for any and every contact. Learn how to create a custom text sound so you know exactly who is texting you before you even look at your iPhone.
How to Use Apple Math Notes in the iPhone Notes App
By Leanne Hays
Apple Math Notes now lets Notes app users quickly and easily solve mathematical expressions. Here's how to enter equations and formulas in the Notes app on your iPhone!
New Year Apps for 2025, Apple Predictions & Buyer’s Guide Favorites
By Susan Misuraca
In episode 217, David and Donna share apps and gear to help you hit your 2025 goals around nutrition, sleep, fitness, and beyond. They’ll also share a rundown of the top 20 devices Apple pundits are predicting for 2025 and the buyer’s guide gear they can’t stop using.
How to Use Image Wand on iPhone with Apple Intelligence
By Olena Kagui
Image Wand is one of the several new Apple Intelligence features available on iPhone and iPad. The Image Wand can be used to generate images based on prompts and sketches done in the Notes app. We’ll teach you how to use it to transform a hand-drawn drawing or even a blank space into a professional-looking image.
How to Clear Calculator History on Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Apple has introduced new and improved features to the iOS 18 calculator, including the ability to see your iPhone calculator history. You can also clear your calculator history partially or entirely; here's how.
All About the iOS 18 Calculator on Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
The Apple Calculator for the iPhone has new features! Here's everything you need to know about the iOS 18 calculator, including how to use Apple Math Notes, how to convert distance and currency, how to use iPhone calculator history, updates to the Scientific Calculator, and more.
How to Change Multiple Live Photos to Still on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
You can change a Live Photo to a still photo, but you can also change Live Photos to still photos on your iPhone or iPad? Here's how to convert just a few, or all of your Live Photos to still photos.
Don't like the new iOS 18.2 Mail app update on your iPhone? Don't worry! Here's how to get the iOS 18 Mail app format back in just a few easy steps.
How to Use Mail Privacy Protection on Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Did you know you can turn on Apple's Mail Privacy Protection to hide your IP address and make it difficult for senders to find your location or track your online activity? Here's how to turn Mail Privacy Protection on or off.