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.
By Olena Kagui
Apple Cash has been an amazing way to exchange money with other iPhone users. But it can be awkward to exchange contact information with strangers just to buy or sell something at a garage sale. Fortunately, iOS 18 Tap to Cash was introduced for completely contactless money transfers.
By Olena Kagui
The newest Apple Watch Series 10 was released on September 20, 2024, and I've had the pleasure of testing all the new and not-so-new features announced during Apple's fall 2024 event, "It's Glowtime." While there is much to love, the watch is by no means perfect. This article will help you figure out if you should upgrade to the Apple Watch 10.
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch Timers are incredibly useful for keeping everything on track, and they are easy to set. But sometimes, you have to scroll a long time to find the time you need in the Timers app. I'll teach you how to pin your most used timers to the top of the app for quick access.
By Olena Kagui
Apple's fall 2024 event, "It's Glowtime," announced two Apple Watch models, the new Apple Watch Series 10 and an updated Apple Watch Ultra 2. The biggest updates are a new Sleep Apnea detection feature and a Translation app on both watch models. Plus, the Apple Watch 10 has a bigger and brighter screen despite having a thinner and lighter body. Here's everything you need to know about the new Apple Watches and whether they are worth the upgrade.
By Olena Kagui
August has been a busy month for Apple Watches. While we anxiously await new models to come out this fall, some users are testing new watchOS 11 features, while others remark on existing cardiovascular features that literally saved their lives. We’ll help you get up to date on all things Apple, from shareholder updates to wearable chargers as accessories.
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch is a fantastic training tool with many different ways to track your workouts and fitness progress. The watchOS 11 Training Load feature will suggest a physical effort rating for your workout. This metric is valuable for tracking your exercise routine's intensity and monitoring how your body recovers.
You can find motivation to be more active with Apple Watch by setting up Activity Goals to push yourself. But it isn't always realistic to set the same goal for Monday and Saturday, which is why you can now set unique goals for each day of the week! Learn how to set individual daily goals for your Apple Fitness Rings.
By Olena Kagui
Apple's fall event is just around the corner! Set your calendars for September 9 and ready yourself for the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch 10, and more. Here's everything we know about Apple's upcoming ‘It’s Glowtime’ event.
By Olena Kagui
Tired of endless interruptions on your wrist? Me too! Learn how to customize which notifications you get on your Apple Watch to minimize unnecessary alerts. Some apps have app-specific notifications to give you even more control over your device.
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch is a fantastic motivator that can act like your very own personal trainer. Unfortunately, it hasn't always encouraged healthy rest days that even the most seasoned athletes need. Apple has finally introduced a feature that lets users pause Activity Rings for up to 90 days without losing their streak.
