Joe Leo

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Joe Leo

Joe Leo has been writing about Apple and technology since 2006. As a contributor to iPhone Life, he primarily writes content geared toward the visually impaired iPhone user (being totally blind himself after losing his eyesight in July 2013 from health complications). He also writes for the website MacPrices and has previously written for the site Low End Mac.

Way back in 1992, DC Comics shocked the world by killing off iconic superhero Superman in an all-out battle against the super villain Doomsday. While people mourned the loss of the Man of Steel, he later would return, reincarnated, even mightier than ever. This story came to my mind earlier this year in April, when Apple declared dead the original 4-inch iPhone SE and announced its rebirth in a form with a significantly bigger screen size than before. While many rejoiced at the 2020 release of the second-generation iPhone SE, it was a doomsday of sorts for fans who prefer small Apple smartphones.

It's Summer and kids all over are out of school for the long break and, if they've got nothing else better to do, probably are transfixed by their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. New and ongoing studies from the National Institutes of Health have shown that more than two hours of screen time per day can have a negative effect on children's thinking and language test results. So, what is a parent to do in order to stave off this addictive and unhealthy habit during the summer months? And how can parents get more involved with their kids' screen time? Here are four tips for keeping your kids off their iPhones this summer.

Ever since Apple’s virtual assistant Siri debuted with the release of the iPhone 4S and iOS 5 in 2011, using our cell phones has become quicker and easier. So why are you still navigating your device with taps, swipes, and gestures when you could be using Siri? Whether you are a seasoned or rookie iPhone user, Siri will allow you to take control of your device, save time, and be more productive.

If you are an iPhone owner who did not take advantage of Apple's $29 battery replacement program for the iPhone which ended on December 31, 2018, fear not! The $29.99 do-it-yourself battery replacement kits from iFixIt are here to save the day and will remain at the discounted price through the end of 2019. Announced by iFixIt at the end of January, the extension to the lowered price for its do-it-yourself battery replacement kits was its own response to Apple's discounted battery replacement program, which itself was announced in the latter part of December 2017 and was the tech company's answer to its debacle over performance throttling of older iPhone models.