iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
How to Fix Image Playground Images (iOS 18.2)
By Rhett Intriago
The Image Playground app allows you to use Apple Intelligence to generate artwork and images in different art styles. However, the images don't always come out how you might expect. Luckily you can easily correct images that have been incorrectly generated in Apple's Image Playground app.
The iPhone Life 2024 Buyer’s Guide
By Susan Misuraca
In Episode 216, Cullen Thomas and Amy Spitzfaden-Both (filling in for Donna and David) give you the best gear of 2024, exploring highlights from the iPhone Life Buyer’s Guide, including our top-rated computer mice, phone cases, chargers, and more. We’ll help you pick the best tech for your holiday wish list!
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Apple Watch Touch Screen Not Working? Fix It Fast!
By Leanne Hays
If your Apple Watch touch screen is not working, intermittently glitching, or unresponsive, we'll show you how to get taps, swipes, and gestures working again. Here's how to fix your Apple Watch screen.
How to Turn Off Name & Photo Sharing on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Don’t want to share your contact name and photo with everyone who texts you? You can give yourself a bit of extra privacy by turning off contact sharing on your iPhone. Here's how to unshare your contact photo and name on your iPhone.
How to Type on Your Apple Watch Using Your iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Typing on your Apple Watch can be a hassle because of how small the display is. Plus, if your Apple Watch is older than Series 7, you don’t even have access to an on-screen keyboard. However, did you know you can type on your Apple Watch using your iPhone? Here’s how.
Why Is My Apple Watch Vibrating but Not Showing Notifications?
By Rhett Intriago
Every Apple Watch owner experiences phantom vibrations from time to time. You’ve probably found this article because your Apple Watch vibrated for seemingly no reason. It can get annoying if it happens often and you frequently find yourself raising your wrist and seeing no new notifications. Let’s dive into why your Apple Watch is vibrating but not showing notifications.
Fixed: AirPods Connected but Sound Coming From Phone
By Olena Kagui
AirPods and AirPods Pro are supposed to pair seamlessly with your iPhone, and they usually do. But a common glitch occurs where your AirPods say "connected," but no sound is coming out of them. Learn how to troubleshoot AirPods not playing sound once and for all.
iView: iPhone in Nature
By Hal Goldstein
My wife and I are most fortunate to own and share 33 acres of rural Iowa forest with birds, trees, plants, grasses, insects, fish, reptiles, small mammals, and deer. Admittedly, staring at my iPhone when walking in our woods is not a good look. Yet, worlds have opened thanks to apps that let me name trees, identify birds, diagnose plant health, and plot our newly created paths.
Are Emails Case Sensitive? Here’s What You Need to Know
By Olena Kagui
Do you take time out of your busy day to worry about email address case sensitivity? I know I have! The good news is that you don't need to fix accidental capitalization or turn caps lock off when writing an email because emails are not case-sensitive. Learn how to use this to your advantage!
Tesla Dog Mode: What Is It & How to Use It?
By Olena Kagui
My absolute favorite Tesla feature is Dog Mode, also known as Pet Mode, because it gives me peace of mind. I’ll explain everything you need to know about Tesla Dog Mode, including potential safety risks and ways to keep an eye on your pets using the mobile app.
How to Invert Image Color on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
In order to invert the colors on an iPhone photo, you will need to download a photo editing app like Photoshop Express, Lightroom, or you can surf the web for online tools that will easily convert your image. For this example, I will be using Photoshop Express. Here's how to invert colors on an image on your iPhone.
Hands on with the iPhone 15 Pro Max
By Susan Misuraca
The reviews are in! After a month with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Donna and David are joined by iPhone Life’s founder Hal Goldstein to compare notes. They weigh in on the Action button, camera upgrades, USB-C, the new titanium shell, and more. What are the best and worst new features? Tune in to find out.
How to Link Notes Together on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
In the latest version of iOS, you can link your notes together. If you have tons of disorganized notes, you can add hyperlinks to them so that you can quickly navigate to related notes.
Fixed: Cannot Send Audio Messages at This Time
By Rhett Intriago
Are audio messages not working on your iPhone? Sending audio messages is a convenient way to convey information more quickly than a text. If you’re someone who sends a lot of audio messages, having them not work can be extremely frustrating.
Best Tech to Bring to the Cookout
By Nicholas Naioti
While cooking over fire may seem like an inherently primitive and lo-fi task, high-tech tools can make your barbecues easier and more enjoyable. In testing this new smart cookout gear, I was surprised and excited by how much it improved my cooking. Here is my definitive list of smart gadgets to help you channel your inner grill master and enhance your next outdoor gathering.
The People & Pets album in the Photos app is an exciting new iOS 17 feature that lots of pet owners are excited about. But, many of our readers can't find the People & Pets album, or don't see their pets in the album, and are wondering what's gone wrong. Here's how to find the Pets & People album.
How to Fix Haptics on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
The haptics in your iPhone make the device feel more responsive when tapping the screen or when the phone vibrates with a notification. If they’re not working, it can make your iPhone feel like it’s slowing down or not quite registering your touches, or you might miss important notifications. Read on to find out how to fix haptics on your iPhone when they don't seem to be working properly.
Step Up Your Security: 7 Ways to Up Your Game
By Cullen Thomas
There are many frontiers to protect in today’s world. Maybe it’s not enough to install smart blinds to hide from nosy neighbors and add security cameras and smart locks to deter unwanted guests. Now, with cybercrime a multi-billion-dollar global industry, we might also want to choose a secure app to manage our passwords, find a better backup solution to protect our digital archives from cyber theft, and make sure to keep our credentials unique. Check out our selections for the best home security systems, cyber security apps, and media to learn more about how it all works.
