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How to Turn Off Live Photos in iPhone Camera App
By Emma Chase
Live Photos are a hybrid between a still image and a short video that was introduced on the iPhone 6S and has become a staple for every iPhone since. These unique moving pictures capture three seconds of video with a key photo in the middle, but there may be times when a traditional photo is better. In this article, you'll learn how to turn off Live Photos temporarily or long term.
How to Turn Off Live Photos on iPhone via Photos App
By Conner Carey
Best Ways to Use ChatGPT in iOS 18.2
By Rhett Intriago
With the latest version of iOS, ChatGPT is natively integrated into Siri, allowing you to use ChatGPT to complete requests that are too complex for Apple Intelligence to handle. Find out how to maximize your ChatGPT use below!
Use ChatGPT with Siri (iOS 18.2)
By Rhett Intriago
You can now use ChatGPT with iOS to make more complex requests, create images, rewrite text, and more. While Apple Intelligence is capable of doing many of these things already, ChatGPT allows your iPhone to push the AI a little further. Find out how to enable ChatGPT on iPhone.
How to Camera Search Google with Visual Intelligence
By Olena Kagui
The Visual Intelligence Apple feature is the Google Lens iPhone alternative, letting you search an image via Google. You can do this super quickly using the Camera Control button as long as you have Apple Intelligence enabled on your iPhone. Learn more about this feature and if your iPhone can do it.
You can use iCloud to upload photos to the cloud automatically, access iCloud photos on your PC or Mac, and easily download your iCloud photos. Here's how to set up iCloud for storing photos and upload photos to iCloud. We’ll also go over how to access iCloud photos on an iPhone, a PC, and a Mac. Lastly, we'll cover how to download photos from iCloud.
Smart Outdoor Living in 2025
By Sarah Kingsbury
One of my favorite things since I moved to Las Vegas is starting my day by sipping coffee on my patio as the sun rises, surrounded by thriving flowers and herbs, while a small fountain burbles in the background, and hummingbirds whizz to and from the feeder so quickly they’re gone before I can even catch a good look. My second favorite thing is sitting on the patio enjoying the evening breeze sipping wine with my husband or friends with the perfect lighting and background music to set the mood. The only thing that could make it better is if it all happened with little to no effort from me. That’s why this spring, I decided to extend my smart home to the outdoors and turn my patio into a tech-powered haven for pollinators and people alike.
iPhone Life's Best Kids & Parenting Apps (2025)
By Olena Kagui
Whether you're excited to develop your child's digital literacy or hesitant to introduce them to screens, finding a healthy balance of tech use is important in today's world. Here are the best apps for children, parents, and caretakers to support your household.
Best Photography Gear for 2025
By Michael Schill
I turned 72 this year and have been enjoying photography for close to 50 years. I started with a Pentax 35mm film camera and while taking photos of my children one day in the living room with a wonderful light coming in my south window, I captured several images that were accidentally extraordinary. With that experience, I was hooked. Fast forward 30–40 years, and now I enjoy an incredibly rich universe of photographic capabilities I can carry around in my pocket.
iPhone Life's Best Cooking & Dining Apps (2025)
By Olena Kagui
Did you know that Americans are cooking at home more? According to a study done by Taste of Home, more Americans are cooking at home and finding joy in it than they did before the pandemic. Most are looking for exciting new recipes—we've got you covered!
iPhone Life's Best Creativity & Design Apps (2025)
By Olena Kagui
According to a survey by Bankrate, almost 40 percent of Americans have side hustles. While many people take extra work for the added income, others report working toward more personal freedom and being their own boss.
iPhone Life's Best Staff & Reader Picks Apps (2025)
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!
iPhone Life's Best Entertainment Apps (2025)
By Olena Kagui
Do you enjoy finding new books, movies, and music or do you prefer to revisit old favorites again and again? Whatever your style, you're sure to find some top quality entertainment with these apps.
iPhone Life's Best Productivity Apps (2025)
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.
Safari vs. Chrome: Best Browser for Mac in 2025
By Emma Chase
Does using Google Chrome for Mac computers make sense? Or should you go with the default Safari web browser? Since most of the time users spend on a Mac involves browsing, the Safari vs. Chrome debate is a big one! I’ll cover the pros and cons of each browser and I’ll teach you how to download Google Chrome on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac!
iPhone Life's Best Finance Apps (2025)
By Olena Kagui
According to Forbes, 78 percent of Americans prefer banking online or via an app than going to the bank in person. While your phone won't give you a free lollipop with your transaction, these apps will keep your finances sweet.
iPhone Life's Best Health & Fitness Apps (2025)
By Olena Kagui
While many health and fitness programs will tell you their way is the only way to reach your goals, the truth is that incremental changes, especially ones you enjoy, are key when it comes to taking care of your body. Remember, everyone is different, so play around and see what works for you!
iPhone Life's Best Photo & Video Apps (2025)
By Olena Kagui
Many iOS users have thousands of photos sitting on their devices. The following apps will not only help you take the best photos you can but also edit, process, and share the best ones to keep your camera roll elite.
Do you want to delete messages on your iPhone but keep them on your Mac? Deleting messages on your iPhone and keeping them on your Mac is possible if you unsync iCloud Messages on your Mac; here's how!