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.
By Rhett Intriago
For better or worse, AI is here to change how you use your Apple devices. During its June 10 WWDC keynote, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, a new artificial intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This new technology is powered by on-device processing and new private Apple silicon servers, which Apple has dubbed, “Private Cloud Compute.” With Apple Intelligence, you’ll have access to AI tools that will help you improve your writing, create artwork, communicate more clearly with Siri, and so much more.
By Rhett Intriago
Apple is slowly rolling out Apple Intelligence features with each new iOS 18 update. If you’re having trouble finding the right emoji to use to respond to a text, fear not! In iOS 18.2, you can now use Apple Intelligence to generate completely new emojis. Find out how below!
By Rhett Intriago
Apple Intelligence is finally here and has brought some very useful new features that can help you improve your writing. The new Apple Intelligence Writing Tools allow you to rewrite, proofread, and even summarize any text you write. Find out how to summarize with Apple Intelligence.
By Rhett Intriago
The Photos app has always been able to make fun slideshows, called Memories for a long time now. However, with Apple Intelligence, you can now ask your AI assistant to make Memories with a specific set of parameters. Find out how to make a Memories video on iPhone using Apple Intelligence!
By Rhett Intriago
Now, there's an easy way to rewrite any text or email in just a matter of seconds. With Apple Intelligence, you can now let your iPhone’s AI rewrite text for you. We'll show you how!
By Rhett Intriago
Apple’s new AI-powered tools can rewrite and proofread anything you type, from texts to friends or emails to coworkers. Find out how to use AI proofreading on your iPhone using Apple Intelligence.
By Rhett Intriago
Having trouble figuring out how to word that important business email? Or maybe you’re quite sure how to word a text to your friend. Apple’s Writing Tools are here to help. Find out how to use Apple Intelligence to rewrite texts.
By Leanne Hays
It’s been a weird couple of years, and as another holiday season approaches, it may still be a challenge to figure out how to bring everyone together to celebrate. With many jobs returning to in-person work, busy family schedules, and the still-looming risk of the COVID pandemic and other scary diseases, it may not be safe or possible to travel long distances. However, as we've learned over the past three years, there’s still plenty of cheer to spread virtually. We've all become experts at making the most of virtual gatherings and celebrations, and I’ve researched some virtual ways to give meaningful gifts, enjoy activities with family far away, and help those who need your support after these tough few years.
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.
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!
By Abbey Dufoe
Say you’re taking a trip abroad or somewhere else outside your carrier’s service area. You can turn on your phone and use Wi-Fi when you’re near a connection, but what about if you leave your hotel? There’s a simple way to avoid roaming charges when you’re traveling, and it lives in your iPhone settings (this tip also applies to cellular models of iPads). Here’s how to turn off cellular data to avoid roaming charges on your iPhone while traveling.
By Devala Rees
Want to send animated birthday wishes to your friends or family members? You can use iPad or iPhone texting effects so send them the perfect iMessage birthday text! Here's how to send one of my favorite iPhone text effects, iPhone happy birthday balloons!
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Genmoji is a new Apple Intelligence feature that allows you to create and share your own emojis. The feature is only available in Apple native apps so you cannot create Genmojis in other messaging platforms like WhatsApp, but you can share Genmoji with non-Apple users in a couple of different ways. Let's learn how!
By Leanne Hays
Did you know you can turn on Apple's Mail Privacy Protection to hide your IP address and make it difficult for senders to find your location or track your online activity? Here's how to turn Mail Privacy Protection on or off.
By Rachel Needell
Good news! For the first time, you can check your iPhone calculator history without any workarounds or third-party apps. All you need is the iOS 18 calculator on your iPhone.
By Olena Kagui
Users have been using AirPods as hearing aids for quite some time now, but the AirPods Pro 2 have built-in features to test your hearing and actually improve your ability to hear using the Hearing Aid feature. The five-minute process will help you figure out if you have any hearing loss and if your AirPods can make a difference for you.
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone now has a dedicated Game Mode. This new feature is included with the latest iOS update and is designed to help improve your gaming experience on the iPhone and iPad. Find out what Game Mode is, how it works, and how to activate Game Mode on iOS 18.
By Leanne Hays
Eye Tracking allows iPhone users to control their iPhone with their gaze. Users can also customize Eye Tracking in many helpful ways. Here's how to turn on and use one of Apple's most helpful new iOS 18 features, Eye Tracking.
By Conner Carey
Whatever cellular provider you use (Verizon, TFW, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc.), you'll need update carrier settings on your iPhone from time to time. It's important to update the carrier settings on your iPhone because it allows your cellular provider to update your network, enhance performance, and add new features. We'll cover what a carrier settings update means and how to update the carrier settings on your iPhone.
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