How to Set Up Apple’s Authenticator App
By Rhett Intriago
Rhett Intriago
Rhett Intriago is a Feature Writer at iPhone Life, offering his expertise in all things iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. He enjoys writing on topics related to maintaining privacy in a digital world, as well as iPhone security. He’s been a tech enthusiast all his life, with experiences ranging from jailbreaking his iPhone to building his own gaming PC.
Despite his disdain for the beach, Rhett is based in Florida. In his free time, he enjoys playing the latest games, spoiling his cats, or discovering new places with his wife, Kyla.
iMessage Contact Key Verification Explained
By Rhett Intriago
Privacy and security are one of Apple's strong suits which is why the new iMessage Contact Key Verification feature is a change I gladly welcome. This new setting helps protect your messages and ensures you are talking to the right person. Find out what this new feature does and how to enable it for your Apple ID.
Fixed: Stolen Device Protection Thinks I’m Not at Home
By Rhett Intriago
Apple’s Stolen Device Protection is a great new feature that protects your iPhone from potential thieves by preventing changes to the passcode when you’re away from home. However, some users have found that Stolen Device Protection incorrectly reports that they are away from home when they’re not. Let’s get to the bottom of why this seems to be happening.
Can You Use Apple Pay with a QR Code?
By Rhett Intriago
Using a QR code for Apple Pay would be extremely convenient, but it doesn’t work quite the way you would expect. You can't pay with Apple Pay using a QR code, but you can scan QR codes to add different types of tickets and passes to your Apple Wallet. Here’s how.
How Passkeys Work & How to Use Them on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Apple's iCloud Keychain now supports passkeys. How do passkeys work? Passkeys are an alternate way to sign into specific accounts, which saves time since you don't need to enter your email and password every time you sign in.
How Much Storage Do I Need on My iPhone?
By Rhett Intriago
When purchasing a new iPhone, everyone faces two dilemmas: which color should I get, and how much storage do I need? While selecting a color is a matter of personal preference, selecting your iPhone storage takes a bit more consideration. We’ll help you decide how much storage you need for your next iPhone.
See Who Is Connected to Your Hotspot & Remove Them
By Rhett Intriago
Ever find yourself in a situation where you need a Wi-Fi connection but you’re nowhere near a wireless router? You can use your iPhone as a personal hotspot. What is a personal hotspot? The hotspot on your iPhone can provide a Wi-Fi connection to your other devices. But what if someone you don’t want using your hotspot connects to it? Here’s how to use the hotspot on the iPhone and kick other devices off of it.
How to Speed Up a Video on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Want to speed up a video on your iPhone? Whether you're trying to add some visual flair to your videos or you need to speed them up to fit a specific length for social media, we'll show you how to speed up a video on your iPhone.
Apple Watch Water Lock: What Is It & How to Use It
By Rhett Intriago
Before you go for a swim, you should activate Water Lock on your Apple Watch. What is Water Lock? This helpful feature helps you to avoid water damage to your smart watch by locking the display and ejecting any water after you've submerged the watch.
How to Tell If Someone Is Accessing Your iPhone Remotely
By Rhett Intriago
It can be scary thinking someone might have hacked into your iPhone. If you've been noticing some strange activity on your iPhone, you might be wondering what is going on. We'll teach you how to tell if someone is accessing your iPhone remotely, how to protect your data from being accessed, and answer common questions.
