iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
Why Is My iPhone Shutting Off with Battery Left?
By Ashleigh Page
If your iPhone shuts off randomly, even with some battery left, this can signal a defective or dying battery. However, this isn't always the case! There are several reasons why your iPhone might be turning off without warning. We'll cover common fixes and show you how to check your battery to see if your iPhone needs service.
5 Best Apps for Playing Guitar
By Rachel Needell
As someone who learned how to play the guitar from an ancient, deteriorating songbook, I was eager to jump on apps that simplify the learning process. While nothing can beat face-to-face lessons or professional training, taking advantage of the technology of today is a fantastic way to improve your skills. Whether you just want to learn to play that new song you heard on the radio or are ready to record a song, these five apps are perfect for the guitar player at any stage in the learning process.
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How to Add an Attachment to a Reminder on Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
This article will tell you how to add a photo to a Reminder on an iPhone. A useful feature of Apple's Reminders app for the iPhone and iPad is the ability to add attachments to Reminders. We've previously covered how to set a reminder and how to search for a particular reminder, now we'll get into how to make your reminders even more useful by adding attachments like photos or documents.
Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the nerd or geek in your life? No matter what kind of tech your friend or family member is into, we've found a present for them. We've selected a range of products at a variety of manageable price points, so you can find something for everyone on your list, old, young, and everywhere in between. Here are our top picks for geeky gear in 2019!
How to Share a Folder from the Notes App on Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
The folder-sharing feature available starting with iOS 13 is a great collaboration tool for those who've long enjoyed the convenience of the Notes app, as well as those using it for the first time. We've already covered how to move a note into a folder in the Notes app, so now let's go over how to invite one or more people to a shared Notes folder on your iPhone or iPad.
Hands on with the Apple Watch Series 5
By Donna Schill
In the 122nd episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, David shares his experiences with the Apple Watch Series 5 after upgrading from the original model. David and Donna also discuss why Apple is expected to skip its October announcement and wait until early 2020 to release a new iPad Pro.
How to Share ETA on iPhone with Apple Maps
By Tamlin Day
Sharing your ETA with a contact using Apple Maps allows you to keep a friend or colleague up to date on your arrival time so that you can focus on driving. You can share your ETA, route, and current location with a contact using the Maps app on your iPhone.
How to Check AirPods Case Battery & Charging—Easiest Way
By Tamlin Day
How do you know if your AirPods are charging? Using your iPhone to check on your AirPods Case and AirPods battery life is a quick way to know if your case is charging and estimate the remaining AirPods charge time. We’ll also show you other ways to check AirPod battery life and we'll even teach you how to check AirPods battery on Android phones!
Securely Sign In to Websites & Apps Using Your Apple ID
By Cullen Thomas
The Sign in with Apple button lets you use your Apple ID to sign in to websites and their associated apps securely, privately, and without the hassle of a million different passwords to keep track of. Sign in with Apple looks just like the Sign in with Google and Sign in with Facebook buttons you often see when creating new accounts, but unlike Google and Facebook, Apple doesn’t give away any of your information—no advertising profiles, no usage statistics. Read on to find out how to use Login with Apple to secure and simplify your online life.
10 Best Travel Apps for Planning & Enjoying Your Next Trip
By Conner Carey
Do you have a business trip or vacation to plan? Here are our ten top apps for getting a handle on restaurants to try, currency conversion, maps and directions, and entertainment for your flight. Once you've reached your destination, we have apps for translation, hotel and bed and breakfast bookings, photo sharing, and more. Here are our top ten travel apps; enjoy!
How to Customize the Share Screen Action Menu on iPhone
By Tamlin Day
When you tap the Share icon in an app, you are taken to a sharing menu that includes options for Recent Contacts, Apps, and Actions. You can customize which options you see in the Share menu to make your life easier! The customizable actions available will vary between apps. We'll show you how to customize action menus in the iPhone Share screen.
If you’re wondering how to save battery on your iPhone, you’re probably thinking about keeping it going through the day. Saving battery doesn't just mean making your iPhone last longer on one charge, it also means making sure your iPhone's lithium-ion battery itself lasts longer, thus extending the life of your iPhone; and the sooner you start, the better. To help you save battery on your iPhone and extend the life of the physical battery, we'll explain how to check your iPhone Battery Health regularly, when you should replace a worn out battery, how to take care of your lithium-ion battery’s physical safety, and what to do if your phone won’t charge. Let’s get started.
How to Adjust Portrait Mode Lighting on the iPhone
By Cullen Thomas
This article will tell you how to adjust the lighting in Portrait mode shots. Portrait mode has been making folks look great since the iPhone 7 Plus and 8 Plus—taking great portraits has never been so easy as picking a Portrait Lighting mode and letting the iPhone work its magic. With iOS 13, Apple added even more flexibility: you could adjust the intensity of the lighting effect applied in Portrait mode. iOS 14 has made the process even smoother, which we'll look at below. To avoid your photo looking like a bad Photoshop job, just tap the lighting intensity icon at the top of the screen and swipe on the slider left or right to tune the effect up or down. A little goes a long way! Let's get started.
Best Protective Cases for the iPhone 11 & iPhone 11 Pro
By Todd Bernhard
It always amazes me that, despite Apple’s reputation for secrecy, new iPhone cases are designed, manufactured, and shipped by case makers before the phones are even announced. Maybe Apple is loosening up, or they can’t control every worker in their Chinese factories, but the result is I have received dozens of cases to try before my new iPhones arrived. Now that I have been able to test the cases with actual iPhone 11 models, here are my impressions, in alphabetical order.
Why the Wallet App Makes the Apple Card Worth Getting
By Donna Schill
In the 121st episode, iPhone Life's COO Noah shares how the Apple Card is transforming the way he manages his credit cards, thanks to cash back rewards and spending trends. David also explains why he's buying his 7-year-old stepson a phone and trades tips with Noah on how to set up Screen Time and Family Sharing to control what content kids can access on their iPhones and iPads.
To secure notes when using the Notes app, Apple allows you to create a unique Notes password for each of your Notes accounts, whether they're in iCloud, iPad or iPhone Notes, or an email-associated account. This way, if you want to keep some notes only on your iPhone under an extra layer of security, you can.
Top 10 Cooking, Recipe & Meal-Prep Apps (Free & Paid)
By Abbey Dufoe
If you've been wanting to learn how to cook, try out a few new recipes, or even get on board with a meal-delivery service, we have an array of apps to help you meet your goals. Let's go over ten apps that will help you expand your repertoire and use your kitchen to its fullest potential. Bon appetit!
How to Customize Your iMessage Icon with a Picture, Animoji, Memoji, or Initials (Updated for iOS 14)
By Cullen Thomas
Customize your contact icon in the Messages app, and you’ll be able to share any picture on your iPhone, including a Memoji, Animoji, or emoji or initials with a custom color with anyone you message. You can also edit your iMessage profile picture and name. Once it’s set, you can choose whether to make your profile name and image visible to everyone in your contacts list or only to select contacts. Let’s get started.