iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
Ditch Duolingo? Digital Language Learning Beyond the Bird
By August Garry
I will be the first to admit that I am not an expert linguist. I was a Russian major in college and even spent a few months in St. Petersburg (the one in Russia), but I graduated college in 2011. By 2022, I had forgotten almost everything I spent four long years learning. And back when I was learning Russian, I had the benefit of long-tenured professors teaching clueless college students all six Russian cases. I’m not a natural language learner, either! My father took five years to graduate college because he couldn’t get through his German requirement, and I inherited those skills.
Crafting Happiness with Your iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
According to Spectrum Health & Human Services, crafting comes with some surprising benefits. Research consistently shows that artistic endeavors boost your mood, increase self-confidence, reduce stress, and improve mental agility. So maybe consider adding some acrylic-and-canvas therapy into your routine alongside your daily dose of leafy greens!
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A Fully Customized Fit for USB-C Earbuds
(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Thu, 03/13/2025
How to Set Multiple Timers on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
With the iOS 17, you can now set multiple timers directly in the Clock app without downloading a third-party app. Users are reporting that this feature is a game-changer for cooking, managing kids, or just general productivity. Here's how to use the new feature.
Customize Someone Else's Contact Poster on Your iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Contact Posters are one of the most fun new features to play around with, but you might not always want to use the picture someone else has picked out. Whether it's a painful reminder of an ex's new relationship or a picture you find a bit off-color, knowing how to change someone's Contact Poster is a handy tip as your friends go wild with customization. Let's learn how to do it.
Reduce Head & Eye Aches with Screen Distance Alerts
By Olena Kagui
It can be easy to get distracted and unknowingly damage your eyes by holding your iPhone or iPad's screen too close to your face. iOS 17 introduced automatic alerts that remind you to hold your device at a safer distance, which reduces eye strain and can prevent headaches, bad posture, etc. Enabling these alerts can even help you build better habits over time.
How to Tag Cats & Dogs in the iPhone Photos App
By Olena Kagui
Pets are part of the family, and with iOS 17, you can finally add cats and dogs to the People album! We’ll teach you how to get your Photos app to identify the pets in your photos as accurately as possible. This lets you search for specific pets among all your photos and even create pet-specific Memories.
How to Share AirTags with Family & Friends Safely
By Olena Kagui
The frustration of not being able to share an AirTag location with family and friends has finally ended! Anyone running iOS 17 or later on their iPhone can safely share AirTags with up to five other people. Because only the shared AirTag location is tracked by the group, it's possible to share AirTags, even outside of an Apple Family Sharing group.
How to Change Contact Poster in iPhone Contacts
By Rachel Needell
Contact Posters are a super fun way to let you choose what people see when you call them, so now you can display your favorite photo when calling your friends. I love this new feature and have already been experimenting and playing around with all the customization options. Here's how to do it!
How to Turn Off Screen Distance Notifications on Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
It's a good idea to leave Screen Distance notifications on for kids, or if you're already suffering the effects of visual health problems like myopia or eye strain. But, here's how to turn off Screen Distance notifications if they're bothering you.
How to Pause Your Location on Find My iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Here's how to freeze your location on Find My iPhone, make your location stay in one spot, or even how to spoof or fake your location on an iPhone. Remember, use your powers for good, everyone!
How to Customize Lock Screen on iPad
By Rachel Needell
Since iOS 16 was released, iPhone users have been able to add widgets, adjust font, and change the clock style of their lock screens, but this feature was unavailable on iPad. Now, with iPadOS 17, you can finally customize your iPad Lock Screen. Here's how to edit the Lock Screen on iPad.
Quickly Reply to Specific Text Messages
By Rhett Intriago
Texting is a breeze on iOS, thanks to the the quick reply feature in iMessage. If you’re wondering how to reply to a message on iPhone as quickly as possible, this shortcut is sure to come in handy.
Never Miss a Text with the Catch Up Button
By Rhett Intriago
Group chats are now much easier to manage thanks to the addition of the Catch Up button in iMessage. This feature allows you to quickly jump to the last unread message so you never miss a text.
Let Your Family Know When You Get Home Safely
By Rhett Intriago
One of the coolest features in iOS is called Check In. This iMessage feature allows friends to temporarily see your location and automatically notifies them that you have made it to a specific location safely. Read on to find out how to use Check In on iPhone.
Fixed: Disney Plus Not Working on Apple TV
By Olena Kagui
Is your Disney Plus app not working on your Apple TV? Are you seeing a Disney Plus error code 42 or another number? Find out how to quickly check for a Disney Plus outage to rule that out as the culprit. Plus, learn how to troubleshoot Disney Plus not loading or working on your Apple TV.
SOS Only on iPhone: How to Fix It & What It Means
By Rachel Needell
Is your iPhone stuck in SOS mode? Sometimes, especially while traveling, you might see an SOS icon in the top right corner of your iPhone’s status bar. We’ll explain why your iPhone says "SOS only" and we’ll teach you how to turn off SOS only on iPhone.
Top iOS 17 Features Coming to Your iPhone This Fall
By Susan Misuraca
Wondering when you can download iOS 17? In episode 202 of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and Cullen share iOS 17 top features, release dates, and more, after a month of hands-on testing.
Will My Alarm Go Off in Do Not Disturb? Here's What to Know
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Does Do Not Disturb block alarms? It doesn't block iPhone alarms but it can block alarms from third-party apps. Here's how to make sure your alarm goes off if you have Do Not Disturb or a Focus mode set.
