By Tamlin Day
Apple has announced that WWDC 2020 will be entirely virtual, with both sessions and the keynote held online. Other tech giants, like Google and Facebook, are shifting their conference structure this year as well, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by a new strain of coronavirus. What does this change mean for Apple users? We’ve got everything you need to know right here.
By Leanne Hays
The current panic about the novel coronavirus causing the COVID-19 outbreak has made us all a little more conscious about bacteria, viruses, and germs in general. While you're busy house cleaning and washing your hands to prevent disease and kill germs, remember to disinfect and sanitize your Apple devices, including your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, EarPods, Mac, and even your Apple TV remote. Whether or not you ever come in contact with the coronavirus, studies have shown that our phones are downright filthy. A University of Arizona study shows that the average cell phone carries ten times more germs than a toilet. Ew. Bacteria found on iPhones include Streptococcus, MERS, and E. Coli, and viruses can linger on your smartphone as well. If this news leaves you wondering how to clean your phone and other Apple devices, this article will fill you in on all the methods to disinfect or sterilize them all without damaging them. Let's get started.
By Leanne Hays
Apple's September 10 event is over and, as expected, the tech giant revealed three new smartphone models shipping later this month: the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max. So, what sets these phones apart from their predecessors, and who might want to purchase these new devices? Let's go over the pre-order and shipping dates, pricing, and specs of the new iPhone release. We'll discuss how the 2019 iPhones are similar, how they differ from one another, and what that means for your iPhone upgrade this year.
By Cullen Thomas
The long awaited Apple Arcade and Apple TV+ will launch this fall, but what are they? The technology giant seeks to compete with the likes of Netflix video and Steam gaming. After teasing the services since March, Apple finally revealed the release details at their 10th of September event, showing off flashy trailers for exclusive content. Read on to find out what these services are, how much they’ll cost, when they’ll release, and why you should be excited.
By Donna Cleveland
In the 119th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, David and Donna are joined by iPhone Life's founder Hal Goldstein to break down everything Apple announced at its fall product launch. From the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the seventh-generation iPad, tune in to get the details on Apple's new lineup.
By Sarah Kingsbury
The new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are finally here! Along with the Apple Watch Series 5, and a new iPad. Now the big question is when can we get our hands on all the cool tech Apple just unveiled? And how much will it cost us? We’ve got the release dates and prices for everything Apple just announced.
By Sarah Kingsbury
Apple has finally unveiled its new iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 5, and even a new seventh-generation iPad. But whether or not you’re planning to upgrade to any of the new devices Apple just announced, you’ll still want to update most of your existing Apple devices and start enjoying all the newest features of iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS as soon as possible. Here’s when you can expect to start updating the software on your Apple devices and which iPhones are compatible with iOS 13 and which Apple Watches, and iPads can run the watchOS 6 and iPadOS.
By Mike Riley
Today Tim Cook revealed the newest iteration of the Apple Watch as part of the Apple's fall iPhone event. Apple continues to evolve its smart watch with incremental features and one notable improvement; the Apple Watch Series 5 comes with an always-on display. Apple has also brought back the ceramic Apple Watch model and added a titanium model and will finally allow customers to mix and match watch bands and watch cases to create their own customize Apple Watch. Sadly, there was no mention of sleep tracking capabilities.
By Mike Riley
Apple announced today an update to its low-cost consumer-level iPad with a hardware refresh to bring its processing and display capabilities closer to last year’s iPad Pro specs. This 7th-generation iPad now sports a larger 10.2-inch Retina display and a peppy A10 Fusion CPU to take better advantage of the additional load iPadOS will demand from Apple’s tablets. Like the iPad 6, the new iPad will also support the original Apple Pencil. Two of the more interesting new features that have made its way into this entry level device is Apple’s Smart Connector, and support for external USB drives. These new hardware inclusions means that this new iPad can use the same keyboard accessories as the iPad Pro. This new iPad is priced starting at $329 and is available for pre-order today.
By Leanne Hays
The fall 2019 Apple Special Event is only days away; on September 10 we'll tune in live to watch the new 2019 iPhones, and more, get announced from Steve Jobs Theater. A New iPhone release is a sure thing every year, and there's also the possibility for a new Apple Watch, a new version of the Apple TV, a Bluetooth tracking device similar to Tile brand trackers, and release dates for Apple's latest software updates. Let's go over the information and rumors we've collected in anticipation of the big day.
By Sarah Kingsbury
On Tuesday, September 10, Apple is expected to finally reveal all the details about the newest iPhones and Apple Watch. The fall iPhone announcement is the biggest Apple event of the year; for many Apple fans, finally getting all the details about the latest iPhones and finally getting to download the latest version of iOS feels like Christmas! We'll be offering commentary during the event in our Facebook group and in the special podcast episode we'll be recording right after. Here’s how you can watch Apple's iPhone reveal too.
By Sarah Kingsbury
In the 116th episode, iPhone Life’s founder Hal Goldstein shares the unlikely story of how a Hewlett Packard software engineer moved to the cornfields of Iowa to start a tech publishing company.
By Tamlin Day
In March of 2019, Apple quietly released the new iPad Air 3 and iPad Mini 5. Since then, Apple fans have wondered when we can expect the release of the 4th-generation iPad Pro and the 7th-generation iPad. Rumor has it the upgrades won't be available in time for the September 2019 announcement, but that hasn't stopped us from speculating about what's to come. Read on to learn all the recent iPad-related gossip.
By Sarah Kingsbury
In the 114th episode, David and Donna share their experiences after a week of using iOS 13 and iPadOS. Learn all the best new features the software has to offer and decide whether you want to become a beta tester. The team also unpacks the news that Apple’s chief designer Jony Ive is leaving after nearly 30 years with the tech giant.
By Sarah Kingsbury
In the 113th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, members of the team talk everything iPhone 11. Will the next iPhone model slated for a September release really house a triple camera array on the back? Will it be as unsightly as critics say, and will improved photo quality make it a worthy tradeoff? Listen to find the answers to these questions and more.
