How to Pay Using Apple Watch
By Rhett Intriago
You’ve probably used Apple Pay on your iPhone before, but did you know you can make payments with your Apple Watch? Now, even if you don’t have your iPhone on you, you can still make payments.
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.
How to Stop Sharing Location on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
How to View File Extensions on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
The iPhone has a built-in Files app, allowing you to download and view various types of files, from pictures and videos to PDFs and Word documents. But navigating the Files app can be a bit tricky if you don't know what kind of files you're looking at. Let's take a look at how to view file extensions in the Files app.
What to Do When iPhone Power Button Is Not Working
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone’s side button is arguably the most important button on the device. It is responsible for powering your phone on and off and locking and waking the display. So if your iPhone power button is not working, using your iPhone becomes much more difficult. Let’s take a look at some ways to fix this problem, as well as how to continue using your iPhone when the side button is broken.
How To Temporarily Turn Off Face ID & Lock Screen
By Rhett Intriago
The 4 Easiest Ways to Use Speed Dial on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Making calls with your iPhone has never been easier. In the past, speed dial was the fastest way to get in touch with your friends and family. Now, you can add contacts to your favorites, place frequent contacts on your home screen, or create a shortcut to quickly call your closest friend. Your contacts are just a tap away, so let’s go over how to use speed dial on iPhone.
What Is Optimized Battery Charging for AirPods?
By Rhett Intriago
Have you ever popped your AirPods in your ears only to find they’re not fully charged? This can happen when you have Optimized Battery Charging enabled. What is Optimized Battery Charging for AirPods? This handy feature is designed to preserve the battery life of your devices, but can sometimes be more annoying than helpful if your listening schedule varies.
Create a Hand-Washing Song with This Shortcut
By Rhett Intriago
A really wonderful way to get kids to actually wash their hands is with the Timed Handwashing feature in the Shortcuts app. It’s not only fun, but it’s interactive and makes a mundane task that’s good for a kid’s health a little bit less of a nuisance. Here’s how to create a shortcut that plays a hand-washing song.
How to Copy Text from a Picture on iPhone Quickly
By Rhett Intriago
While you might have known that the iPhone’s camera has the ability to read text, did you know it also has the ability to read handwriting as well? I find this is most useful for saving things like addresses, phone numbers, and business information that’s been written down. Let’s learn how to copy text from a picture on iPhone.
