iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
Top iOS 18 Features Coming to Your iPhone This Fall
By Susan Misuraca
Should you install the iOS 18 public beta? In episode 213 of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and Cullen hand test new features, from Apple Intelligence, to an all-new Passwords app, to a revamped Control Center.
Can You Change Font Color in Notes on iPhone?
By Rhett Intriago
Color coding your notes is a good way to keep things organized. However, iOS does not offer an obvious way to change the text color of your notes. So how can you change the font color in Notes? Find out below!
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Seeing Apple Music appear in Tesla's All Apps folder was one of the best surprises of the December 2022 Tesla software holiday update. The lack of Tesla-Apple Music integration has been a pain point for Apple users who own Teslas. However, thanks to the Tesla update, Apple Music is now available in Tesla's running 2022.44.25 or newer.
Best Tesla Apps for iPhone to Unlock Hidden Features (2024)
By Olena Kagui
One of the unique things about owning a Tesla is the wide selection of third-party apps to explore. Every third-party Tesla app offers a unique approach to controlling your Tesla with your iPhone, and some have unique features that the official Tesla app doesn't offer. I've been testing every single Tesla app I could find since getting my Tesla Model 3 in 2019, and these are my top picks.
Easily Fix Apple Watch Alarm Not Syncing with iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Do you rely on your iPhone alarm to get up in the morning? Are your alarms only going off on your Apple Watch, not your iPhone? In this article, we'll cover why this is happening and how you can remedy the situation. Let’s dive into why your Apple Watch alarm is not syncing with your iPhone.
How to Change HomePod Wi-Fi without the Hassle
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Changing your HomePod's Wi-Fi is only possible if your iPhone first switches to the new Wi-Fi network. Your HomePod automatically connects to whatever Wi-Fi your iPhone is on, but if your iPhone moves to a new Wi-Fi, your HomePod won't automatically follow. Here's how to change a HomePod's Wi-Fi network.
Disable Notify Anyway on iPhone & Prevent Distracting Notifications
By Rhett Intriago
When texting someone who has a Focus active, you've probably noticed a message asking if you want to notify them anyway. Maybe you've even gotten an annoying notification even when you had Focus turned on. What does Notify Anyway do? Can you disable it? In this article, we'll answer these questions and show you how to turn off Notify Anyway on your iPhone.
View Edit History on Shared Notes
By Rhett Intriago
One of the best things to happen to my family is shared notes. But, something that has always been an issue is not knowing what or who changed something on a shared note. And while this may be somewhat of a niche issue, if you’re someone who stays organized and productive by using the Notes app and the shared notes feature, this might be really useful for you as well.
How to Calibrate Compass on iPhone for Better Accuracy
By Leanne Hays
Why is my iPhone compass wrong? Most of us don't use our iPhone compass that often. Still, when those moments arise, the last thing anyone wants is a broken compass. There's a few reasons why the Compass app might not be working, so we'll walk you through how to calibrate your iPhone compass.
Clean Energy Charging: What Does It Mean & How to Turn It Off
By Rhett Intriago
You may have heard about Clean Energy Charging since Apple recently added this eco-friendly feature to your iPhone. But what is Clean Energy Charging? What does it do? It is turned on by default, leaving many wondering if their iPhones are now going to charge slower or less efficiently. However, that is not always the case. Clean Energy Charging is a great new feature. Find out why below!
Are AirPods Worth It? We Know the Answer
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Are Apple AirPods worth it? As someone with a household already well stocked with headphones and earbuds, this was a tough question as I considered adding Apple's offering to the mix. The short answer: yes. Soon after getting the AirPods Pro 2, they became my daily drivers and I've all but forgotten all my other earbuds. Here's how to know if AirPods are worth it and who would benefit most from which model.
Oops! Our Most Embarrassing Tech Stories
By August Garry
We’ve all had it happen: you get a little too comfortable with autocorrect, and all of a sudden you’ve sent a horrifying text to your mother-in-law when all you wanted to do was ask if she wanted to come over for dinner at six. And then there are the times when the real world decides to assert its dominance over our digital fantasy world. How many of us have fished our iPhones out from bodies of water and hopefully dumped them into bags of rice?
How to Save Reddit GIFs on an iPhone: The Quickest Way
By Leanne Hays
Reddit is a valuable crowdsourcing website, but it's also a fun place to find and download GIFs! There's one snag, though. In order to save Reddit GIFs, you'll need to download another app first.
What to Do When iPhone Is Stuck on the Apple Logo
By Rhett Intriago
Is your iPhone stuck on the Apple logo? Or is it stuck on a loading screen and now you don’t know what to do? Fortunately, there are many ways to save an iPhone that has become unresponsive. In this article, we’ll go over some of the most common solutions for when your iPhone freezes up or is stuck on the Apple logo.
Use Haptic Touch to Perform Quick Actions on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Want to go straight to the video camera when opening the Camera app? Or maybe, you just want to quickly add an event to the Calendar app. What about third-party apps? Do you want to switch Instagram accounts before even opening the Instagram app? In this tip, I’ll show you how to use your iPhone’s Haptic Touch to perform Quick Actions.
How to Add Siri Suggestions to Home Screen on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
While I have a lot of love for many of the iPhone widgets, the one that stands out above all the rest is the Siri Suggestions Widget. The magical thing about the Siri Suggestions Widget is that it always knows what your most used apps or shortcuts are and adjusts its suggestions based on the apps or features you open and use most often.
In this episode, David and Donna discuss the pros and cons of Apple's new M2 Macs and HomePod. Other topics include the release of a new yellow iPhone 14 for spring, password management, and apps for learning the guitar and ukulele.
How to Add AirPods to Find My iPhone Easily
By Rhett Intriago
Find My can be used to track more than just your iPhone. You can track all of your Apple devices, including your AirPods. Of course, before you can do that, you have to add them to your iCloud account. Let’s go over how to add AirPods to Find My iPhone.
