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What’s Coming for Apple Watch with watchOS 11
By Rachel Needell
Apple introduced a slew of updates to watchOS during the 2024 WWDC Keynote on June 10. This year's keynote focused primarily on how Apple will incorporate AI into its software. However, the Apple Watch seems to be fairly immune to these new AI features. Instead, Apple appears to be staying true to the device’s fitness tracker origins and honing in on the convenience of a smartwatch.
Everything Announced at Apple's 2024 WWDC Keynote
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on June 10 and showed us not only what all the new Apple operating systems have in store but also a peek into the controversial world of AI. We learned iOS 18 will bring us revamped Home Screen options, new messaging capabilities, and a completely redesigned Photos app; iPadOS 18 is finally getting a calculator and will quietly improve your handwriting; and watchOS 11 will offer more tracking than ever. Mac’s new operating system is named after the mighty sequoias and will sync with your iPhone better than before, while visionOS sees its first update. Let’s dive into everything announced at the 2024 WWDC keynote.
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Smart Speaker Showdown: iPhone Life's Top 3 Recommendations of 2025
By Nicholas Naioti
In October of 2021, Apple unveiled the new HomePod mini, a thoughtful update on the cult favorite HomePod (which is now discontinued). But how does the HomePod mini stack up to the competition at the same price point? I’ll break down the advantages and drawbacks of the HomePod mini compared to the Google Nest Audio and the fourth-generation Amazon Echo.
iPhone 14 Leaks, iOS 16 Rumors & Saying Goodbye to the iPod
By Susan Misuraca
In episode 183, David and Donna break down the latest rumors leading up to Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 6. David shares the buzz around the iPhone 14 as well as the major upgrade we’re expecting from next year’s iPhone 15. Other topics include smart home lighting and a new trend—earbuds that enhance your hearing!
How to Turn Off AirPods to Save Battery
By Olena Kagui
Many people want to learn how to turn AirPods off because they think it may help preserve battery life. Unfortunately, this isn’t possible. I’ll explain why turning AirPods on and off isn’t possible. Plus, I’ll give you valuable power-saving tips!
Can You Use Apple Pay on Amazon? Sort of. Here’s the Deal
By Leanne Hays
Does Amazon take Apple Pay? Yes, you can use Apple Pay on Amazon, as well as Visa Checkout, and Masterpass, but it's up to individual vendors to enable the feature. There are a few ways you can use your Apple Wallet to make Amazon purchases. If the vendor doesn't accept Apple Pay, you can set up your Apple Card on Amazon as an alternative payment option. Here's how to use Apple Pay on Amazon.
Does Walgreens Take Apple Pay? (2025)
By Leanne Hays
Does Walgreens accept Apple Pay, and how do you use Apple Pay at Walgreens? Here's how to use Apple Pay on an iPhone at Walgreens.
How to Inspect Element on iPhone or iPad
By Rachel Needell
Often, when attempting to save a small image, it will degrade in clarity and sharpness. Using inspect element to save an image will preserve its original size and clarity even if it looks very small on the website. This is a really cool feature, so don’t be scared to check out something a bit more advanced!
How to Tweet a GIF—The Easiest Way
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
A picture is worth a thousand words, and since the bird app limits your characters, you'll want to learn how to post a GIF to Twitter. GIFs are short animations that usually show some kind of emotion or reaction and are frequently used for humor or emphasis. Basically, any time you might say, "I have no words." Here's everything you need to know about posting GIFs on Twitter.
How to Change Payment Method on iPhone with Family Sharing
By Rhett Intriago
If you're the organizer of an Apple Family Sharing plan on your iPhone and you have purchase sharing turned on, you can manage the different Family Sharing payment methods that your family uses to make App Store purchases. We'll show you how to change Apple payment methods on an iPhone with Family Sharing.
How to Transfer Pictures from Android to iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you're like me and live in a technologically diverse household, you'll want to know how to transfer photos from Android to iPhone. My husband and I both have a million pictures of our daughter but since he has an Android and I have an iPhone, we've experienced challenges in sharing them. Here are several easy ways to transfer photos from Android to iPhone.
Top Tech Products to Stay Cool in the Heat (2025)
By Olena Kagui
Summer is here, and we are all so excited to spend more time outside. Although the sun can be fun, getting too hot is not. Luckily, there is gear out there that can help cool you down so you can spend less time sweating while you live your best life.
How to Cancel AppleCare Plus for iPhone & Get a Refund
By Brian Peters
The AppleCare+ service can provide additional coverage for your device in case you're worried about breakage, loss, or theft. If you need to cut back on your expenses or have decided you're not concerned about these issues, you might want to stop AppleCare Plus coverage. We'll walk you through how to cancel AppleCare on your iPhone.
3 Best Garden Planner Apps
By Leanne Hays
Whether you enjoy growing flowers, herbs, fruit, vegetables, or all of the above, seed starting is an important skill to master. Growing plants from seed won’t save you money the first season. After all, you’ll need trays, lights, and even shelves if you’re starting more than a few flats. But in subsequent seasons, you’ll reap the financial rewards, germinating dozens of starts for the cost of a single seedling from a greenhouse. Growing seedlings at home also allows you to fill your garden with plant varieties not generally found on the market. You’ll have literally thousands of options readily available from seed catalogs. Here are three seed-starting apps that will help you through the intricate and rewarding process of germinating seeds and growing starts indoors or directly in the garden.
What Gas Stations Take Apple Pay Near Me? The Complete List
By Kenya Smith
As more people use contactless payment, many gas stations take Apple Pay as a payment method. Here's a list of gas stations that accept Apple Pay and whether they take Apple Pay at the pump, in-store, or in their app.
How to Use Maps on Apple Watch
By Rhett Intriago
Using the Maps app on your Apple Watch is surprisingly simple and not that different from navigating on your iPhone. The app interfaces are almost exactly the same on both devices, other than the smaller interface on the watch, which makes getting directions on your Apple Watch incredibly easy.
Can Private Browsing on iPhone be Traced?
By Kenya Smith
When you use private browsing on the iPhone, Safari doesn't store private data such as your browsing history, search history, or autofill information. While private browsing is more private than normal browsing, you might be wondering if private browsing is truly private. We will explain what is private and what isn't when you use private browsing and show you how to use private browsing on iPhone effectively.
How to Change Mac Profile Picture
By Jivan Hall
Your profile display picture is a small detail that you may have rushed past when initially setting up your computer. But, like your desktop image, it’s another great opportunity to personalize your workspace. Changing your Mac profile image is easy and fun! We'll show you how to change the profile picture on your MacBook.