Olena Kagui is a Feature Writer at iPhone Life. In the last 10 years, she has been published in dozens of publications internationally and won an excellence award. Since joining iPhone Life in 2020, she has written how-to articles as well as complex guides about Apple products, software, and apps. Olena grew up using Macs and exploring all the latest tech. Her Maui home is the epitome of an Apple ecosystem, full of compatible smart gear to boot. Olena’s favorite device is the Apple Watch Ultra because it can survive all her adventures and travels, and even her furbabies.
Apple announced a major redesign of all Apple software during the 2025 WWDC Keynote on June 9. This year, watchOS 26 (that’s right, there will be no watchOS 12) is bringing exciting and practical Apple Intelligence features to your wrist, including the smart Workout Buddy that will coach you via voice and smarter ways to dismiss notifications, respond to texts, and navigate your watch features.
By Olena Kagui
By Olena Kagui
iPhone photo albums are the best way to keep your Photos app organized. Creating albums to sort your photos and videos can help you easily share specific memories with loved ones or simply make them easier to access whenever you need them. Let’s learn how to make iPhone albums!
By Olena Kagui
Today, AI is everywhere. While the benefits of AI to society are promising, a brand-new concern is coming to light: AI has a large carbon footprint, requiring a lot of energy and water. By 2026, the International Energy Agency predicts data centers—which power AI and cryptocurrency—could consume 4 percent of energy usage worldwide, the same amount of electricity required to power Japan. While there are ways to offset AI’s environmental toll, it will require widespread awareness and ongoing sustainability initiatives in order for us to use this advanced technology responsibly.
By Olena Kagui
The new iPhone release is still months away, but everyone is talking about what the future lineup will look like. Apple launches a new iPhone every fall, and between supposedly leaked designs and predictions from Apple experts, here's what we know about the upcoming iPhone 17.
By Olena Kagui
On March 5, Apple announced the 2025 MacBook Air, boasting the M4 chip built for Apple Intelligence, 18-hour battery life, and four color options including Sky Blue. 50 percent of the new MacBook Air is made out of recycled materials and is twice as fast as the 2024 model despite having a lower starting price point.
By Olena Kagui
Apple made a surprising announcement on February 19th, 2025: a brand-new budget iPhone is out, and it’s not your typical SE. The new iPhone 16e is the budget version of the iPhone 16 lineup, but it comes with a few surprises, like Apple Intelligence compatibility and a 48MP back camera. Should you consider buying the iPhone 16e? We’ll give you the pros and cons.
By Olena Kagui
Sometimes the key to getting the best photo is turning off the iPhone camera flash. Most iPhone users have their flash set to auto mode in the Camera app, which can ruin low-light photographs. I’ll teach you how to turn off the flash on iPhones 16 Pro Max and older models.
By Olena Kagui
Are Apple Watches waterproof? No, but most are water-resistant! Apple Watch Series 2 and newer models can be used to track your swimming workouts in chlorinated pools and salty oceans. There's even a Water Lock feature that helps expel water from your watch's speakers. I'll teach you everything you need to know about swimming with your Apple Watch.
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch Reminders app is one of those hidden gems that can give you a much-needed productivity boost. I'll teach you how to set Reminders on Apple Watch 10 (or earlier models) in seconds using Siri and quickly check off finished tasks directly from your wrist. I'll also cover other types of Apple Watch reminders that can help you navigate your daily life and conquer your goals.
