Your iOS 18 Quick Start Guide: 10 Tips to Get You Going
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Amy Spitzfaden Both
Amy Spitzfaden-Both is the Managing Editor for iPhone Life magazine and an award-winning novelist, with over 10 years of experience in the publishing industry. She specializes in Apple news and rumors, health and fitness tech, and parenting in the digital age. She graduated from MIU with a BA in Literature and Writing.
Amy lives in New Hampshire with her husband and daughter. When she’s not writing or glued to her iPhone, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and creating her own tea blends.
Tech the Team Is Loving: Summer 2024
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Every issue of iPhone Life magazine, we like to hear from our team about the gadgets they've been using. Below, you'll find a list of recommendations from our team of writers and editors on the best tech in the industry at this moment.
Everything Announced at Apple's 2024 WWDC Keynote
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on June 10 and showed us not only what all the new Apple operating systems have in store but also a peek into the controversial world of AI. We learned iOS 18 will bring us revamped Home Screen options, new messaging capabilities, and a completely redesigned Photos app; iPadOS 18 is finally getting a calculator and will quietly improve your handwriting; and watchOS 11 will offer more tracking than ever. Mac’s new operating system is named after the mighty sequoias and will sync with your iPhone better than before, while visionOS sees its first update. Let’s dive into everything announced at the 2024 WWDC keynote.
Solved: How to Fix QR Codes Not Scanning on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
So, why won't your phone scan QR codes? The answer is probably one of two things: you don't have QR code scanning enabled, or there is an issue with your iPhone camera. The fix for this is usually pretty simple! Now, here's what to do if QR codes are not working on your iPhone.
Accidentally Reported a Text as Junk? Here's What to Do
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Organize Your iPhone Home Screen & Apps
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Your app collection is one area that can quickly make your iPhone feel disorganized. Your Home Screen becomes cluttered and soon you’re swiping through page after page, trying to figure out where the three apps you actually use ended up. Here are some tips to get your apps under control.
Organize Your iPhone’s Storage & Battery
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Now that you’ve perfected your Home Screen, it’s time to clean behind the scenes. In the past, you may have deleted apps from your Home Screen and now you’ve lost track. Maybe you have an absurd amount of photos or downloaded videos taking up a lot of storage and making your iPhone run slower than it needs to. Or maybe you keep ignoring the software updates, which puts your phone at a security risk. If any of those things sound relatable, this next section is all about how to make sure even the stuff occurring in the background of your iPhone is kept in check.
The Best Gear for a High Tech Spa Day
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
I’ve been enjoying at-home spa days for more than a decade. Over the years, they’ve evolved from drugstore face masks and fuzzy socks for an hour to full-day productions with coordinated snacks, playlists, aromas, and lighting—and now tech. Here’s how to get your gear to work for you for the most relaxing experience you can get without leaving your house.
How to Optimize Notifications on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Notifications can either be the foil of productivity or the difference between making or missing a flight. It’s important that your notifications don’t get so out of hand that you can’t keep up with them. Here are all the ways that you can organize, eliminate, or emphasize certain notifications so that you stay informed about the things you want.
Home Screen Helpers: Swipe Straight to the Point
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Your Home Screen is like your physical space; it’s easy to let it get cluttered and, once it does, it’s not only distracting but can make you feel like you’ll never get it under control. Here are three easy ways to revamp your Home Screen experience to turn it into your digital dream space.
