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iPhone Life's Best Productivity Apps (2024)
By Olena Kagui
When we think of productivity, most of us think of checking things off our to-do lists and having measurable achievements to show off. But burnout is the enemy of accomplishment, so part of productivity is learning how to rest. Here are the best apps for rest and action to help you find that perfect medium.
iPhone Life's Best Staff & Reader Picks Apps (2024)
By Olena Kagui
We at iPhone Life are app fanatics and it turns out many of our readers are as well! Here are some favorite apps from our team and readers, from apps to support your hobbies to apps to amp up your lifestyle. Enjoy!
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How to Control Your Apple Watch with Your iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Sometimes, the Apple Watch screen is just too small. And while most of us wouldn't want a bigger watch on our wrists to fix that problem, it might be nice to be able to more easily maneuver the screen from time to time. That's why I'm loving the Apple Watch Mirroring feature on iPhone. It allows you to navigate your Apple Watch from your iPhone, making certain hard-to-read-menu items and hard-to-press buttons a lot easier to access.
How to Check All Items in an Apple Notes Checklist
By Devala Rees
If you often create long lists in the Notes app (such as for grocery shopping or packing for a vacation), you'll be pleased to know there's a shortcut allowing you to check or uncheck all items in your list at the same time. This makes it easy to mark items as complete, then uncheck all items and save your list for later.
Which iPhone 14 Should You Buy?
By Donna Schill
Find out what each of the 2022 iPhones have to offer. In the 190th episode, David and Donna break down the iPhone 14 line and share their biggest takeaways. Learn what made David switch to the 6.7-inch Max after years of being a skeptic!
How to Create Custom Stock Watchlists on iPhone
By Devala Rees
The Apple Stocks app that automatically comes with your iPhone is a useful tool to help you keep up with financial news and stock performance. You can follow certain stocks and markets, and even organize specific stocks into separate watchlists. Let's cover how to create a custom watchlist in the Stocks app on your iPhone.
How to Lock the Keyboard on a Mac
By Devala Rees
Locking the keyboard but nothing else on your Mac requires a third-party app; but in most cases, you don't actually need this. Whether you want to lock the keyboard on a Mac to clean it, or you have young kids, or a mischievous pet that likes to lay across your keyboard, the easiest way to protect against unwanted changes or entries in text fields is to simply lock your Mac screen.
iPhone HDR: What It Is and How to Use It in the Camera App
By Brian Peters
HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is a photography feature that quickly captures several images and then combines them together to try to get better photos in high-contrast situations. Your iPhone will normally control this automatically, but depending on the model, you may be able to take manual control.
How to Change the Style of the Clock on Your iPhone Lock Screen
By Brian Peters
It's quick and easy to change the colors and font of your iPhone Lock Screen clock, and there are more options than you might expect. We'll walk you through them and show you how to get the perfect clock style to match your wallpaper.
How to Send an Email at a Specific Time on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
I tend to feel inspired to respond to emails during inappropriate times, like during a work meeting, which is why I love the option to schedule an email even though I've already written it. Another reason to schedule sending an email is if you promised to remind someone of an event or task and don't want to forget. I'll teach you how to use the new Send Later feature!
How to Set Up a Reminder to Respond to an Email
By Olena Kagui
If you receive an important email that you don't want to forget to respond to, never fear! Your iPhone makes it possible to set up a reminder in your Mail app at the desired time so that you don't need to worry about forgetting to send a response.
Your battery is getting low, so you decide to charge your iPhone. However, you get an alert that says that charging is unavailable because your iPhone has detected liquid in the Lightning connector. It is dangerous to charge your iPhone when it’s wet, but when you’re expecting an important call, making sure your iPhone is charged is important. We will show you measures to take if you ever receive the liquid detection alert.
Have you ever gotten distracted browsing irrelevant webpages in Safari when you needed to be studying or working? Thankfully, Focus mode 16 allows you to limit which Tab Groups you can browse in Safari. Let's dive into how to pair Focus mode with Safari Tab Groups.
3 Ways to Turn a Mac On & Off
By Devala Rees
If you're a new Mac user, one of the first things to learn is how to properly turn on your Mac and shut it down (even if it is frozen). Shutting down your Mac saves power and clears out RAM, and is good to do from time to time. Below, we'll show you how to turn on a Mac and shut it off again.
How to Check Medication Interactions in the Health App on iPhone
By Brian Peters
Did you know that the Health app on your iPhone can not only send you reminders to take your medication, but also check for interactions with alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis? It's easy to use and a good precaution to make sure you're aware of the risks if you drink or smoke.
How to Set Up iPhone Focus Filters
By Kenya Smith
You probably know that Focus mode helps you stay on track during activities such as exercising or work. Well, iOS 16 has added Focus Filters, which allow you to filter out distracting content in Apple apps and third-party apps that support the feature. In that way, you will be able to receive only essential content, such as content from co-workers while you're at work or notifications from family members while you're sleeping in case of emergencies. Here's how to set up Focus Filters on your iPhone.
How to Unlock Apple Watch in Sleep or Water Lock Mode
By Rhett Intriago
Sleep mode is a Focus mode on your Apple Watch that silences all notifications (and the Raise to Wake feature) until your wake-up alarm goes off in the morning. Water Lock Mode is meant to be used when your Watch will be submerged in water. What both of these modes have in common is that they will lock the display on your Watch to prevent accidental presses while you're asleep or swimming. But what if you need to check something on your Watch during that time? Here's how to unlock your Apple Watch.
How to Add Multiple Stops to Apple Maps Route
By Olena Kagui
The Maps app is often overlooked by iPhone users who prefer to use third-party navigation apps. However, it has undergone many changes in the past few updates, and iOS 16 added some changes that may make it your favorite navigation app. One of the newest changes to the Maps app is the ability to add multiple stops along your driving routes. We'll show you how!
