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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.
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How to Use the Compass on an iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Did you know you have a compass tool right on your iPhone? Here's how to find your phone compass, and use the Compass app on your iPhone.
Buyer's Guide 2024: Best Music & Audio Gear
By Nicholas Naioti
In addition to writing for iPhone Life, I am a musician, DJ, and content creator. In 2024, the world of music and audio gear is brimming with cutting-edge innovations and thoughtfully designed equipment that caters to both audiophiles and creators alike. There’s been a ton of gear released recently that’s gotten me really excited to create and experience music in new ways. The boundaries of technology are always being expanded, combining superior audio quality while still being accessible to a wide range of people. Hopefully this list of my favorite music and audio gear helps elevate your creative potential and enjoyment of sound!
Buyer's Guide 2024: Health & Fitness
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Looking to improve your workouts or general health? Read our 2024 Buyer's Guide for Health and Fitness to learn about the latest, greatest smart gear. You're sure to find something for yourself or the perfect gift for a friend or family member!
How to Make iOS 18 Photos App Less Annoying
By Olena Kagui
Design changes to frequently used apps are not always well received, and the iOS 18 Photos app updates have been heavily criticized. What many don’t realize is that you can now completely customize the Photos app. While you cannot get the old app back, you can hide any features you don’t use, highlight your favorites, and reorder everything in a way that works best for you.
Fix Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Not Working or Unavailable
By Olena Kagui
Sleep Apnea detection is an exciting new feature that's available on newly released Apple Watches but also on some older models. If you're getting unavailable Sleep Apnea notifications alerts or the feature isn't working as it should, we can help. Learn how to fix Apple Watch Sleep Apnea in a few easy troubleshooting steps.
How to Use the Camera Control Button for Better Photography
By Olena Kagui
The new Camera Control button is an exciting addition for iPhone photography enthusiasts. It is sometimes called a camera shutter button, but it can be used to do so much more, including zoom in and out, adjust exposure, start recording video, and more. It can be pressed, light-pressed, and swiped, and it is customizable, so you can tweak what it does and how it works.
Buyer's Guide 2024: Baby Gear
By David Averbach
Baby on the way? Read our 2024 Buyer's Guide for Baby Gear to learn about the latest, greatest smart gear for new parents! You're sure to find something for your own nursery, or the perfect baby shower gift.
How to Summarize a Webpage in Safari (iOS 18)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you've ever been lost in the middle of a website and wished you could just get the gist without having to read through the entire page, I have good news for you. iOS 18 brings us Safari summaries that summarize a website in a few pertinent points. Here's how to get an iOS 18 Safari summary.
How to See Email Summaries (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
Apple Intelligence has the power to summarize notifications, messages, emails, and more. This makes it easy for you to get the most important information at a glance. Find out how to enable iOS 18’s summary feature in the Mail app.
How to Record & Transcribe Audio in Notes on Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Did you know you can use the Notes app to record and transcribe audio on your iPhone and iPad? Here's how to record audio on an iPhone and transcribe your spoken words to text in the Notes app!
Sort Your Inbox into Categories in the Mail App
By Rhett Intriago
The Mail app on your iPhone is about to get a lot more useful, thanks to mail categories. Many other email apps have had features like this for a long time, but now the Mail app finally allows you to filter your emails with different categories. Find how the new Mail app in iOS 18 works.
Solved: How To Delete Stickers on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Stickers in iMessage are a fun way to express yourself over text. You can create stickers from photos or use third-party apps to add extra stickers to your library. But how do you delete stickers on your iPhone when you don’t want them anymore? Let’s find out!
How to Hide an App on iPhone in the Hidden Folder
By Olena Kagui
In the fall of 2024, Apple introduced a feature that lets users easily hide apps on iPhones running iOS 18 and later. One downside is that not all apps can be hidden. Another is that all your hidden apps go to a locked Hidden folder in the App Library.
Online Security Checklist
By Cullen Thomas
The majority of personal cyber-defense boils down to just a handful of practices and the discipline to maintain them.
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.
