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's April 'Spring Loaded' event brought us a new iPad Pro, but rumor has it that there will be more iPad releases this fall. Reliable Apple leakers are predicting an entry-level iPad that’s cheaper than ever before! Plus, the display on the iPad Mini is expected to get bigger as it loses the Home button.
By Olena Kagui
Did you know that you can print different types of files directly from your Apple Watch? Using third-party apps gives you the ability to print, even if your printer isn’t AirPrint compatible! We recommend the PrintCentral Pro app for this purpose, but you can also try out other third-party apps to see which one you prefer. Here's how to print from Apple Watch with PrintCentral Pro.
Warmer weather has us spending more time outside, and sometimes we bring our favorite devices along. But is your iPhone waterproof? What if you splash water on your Mac? Spilled water on Apple keyboard? Do you need a waterproof iPad case? Can you wear an Apple Watch in the pool? I'll answer all these questions and tell you how to dry your wet phone or other Apple device safely!
The Apple Watch may be a wrist-sized supercomputer, but it also fulfills the standard watch function of telling time. There are several ways to tell time on the Apple Watch: you can see it, hear it, or feel it. I will also teach you how to set time on Apple Watch and change it when needed.
By Olena Kagui
Is your Apple Watch not showing text messages? Sometimes, there may be an issue preventing you from being able to send, receive, and read text messages. Connectivity issues, software bugs, and a syncing error between your Apple Watch and iPhone can all be culprits, but they are easy to troubleshoot. If your Apple Watch is not receiving texts, we can help!
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch is a valuable communication tool if you know how to use it right! Texts can be received and read as well as sent directly from your wrist. You can respond by using your Apple Watch's keyboard, Scribble, dictation, emojis, Memoji, Animojis, and Digital Touch. In this article, I will teach you how to text on Apple Watch.
By Olena Kagui
AirTags are helping people find their belongings with precision and ease, but just like the keys and wallets they help us find, they might accidentally end up in the wash. I will explain what to do if your AirTag gets wet, teach you how to dry them safely, and suggest a waterproof AirTag case for your peace of mind.
By Olena Kagui
Are iPads water resistant or waterproof? Unfortunately, no. Even the new iPad Pro isn't water-resistant, and it doesn't even have a water resistance rating. The best way to keep your iPad safe from water damage is by using a certified waterproof iPad case. Luckily, there is an option for every model, style, and budget!
By Olena Kagui
Phones and water used to be an obvious no-go, but today there are plenty of water-safe phones on the market. I will help you identify if your particular iPhone is safe at the beach. Plus, I'll explain exactly what to do if your iPhone got wet and how to check for water damage.
By Olena Kagui
WatchOS 8 is coming to an Apple Watch near you this fall! This much-anticipated software update, announced at Apple's WWDC keynote event, was met with sighs at the focus on revamping the Breathe app. While the improved Health features come with exciting possibilities, the spattering of minor core features, including more flexible text writing, AirTags on the watch's Find My app, and a new Portrait watch face raise more questions than whoops of excitement. The watchOS 8 beta is available for those who want to try the new features now, while more cautious users can update to watchOS 8 in September when the finished version is released.
