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How to Live Stream the 2018 Winter Olympics on Apple TV without Cable

By Leanne Hays

The 2018 Winter Olympics are approaching quickly, and this year promises to be an excellent one for live coverage of both the opening ceremony and athletic events. South Korea bid to host Winter Olympics XXIII all the way back in 2009, and has been planning and building for the event even before receiving news of their winning proposal in 2011. Olympics preparations are doubtless reaching fever pitch at NBC, this year's Olympics broadcaster, as well. After all, the 2018 Winter Olympics will be the largest ever—eighty nations (with the notable exclusion of Russia due to their shameful doping scandal) competing in fifteen different sports at 102 events in twelve different venues!  NBC has a lot on their plate with their plans to live stream these winter games, for sure! Winter Olympics fans without cable won't have quite as many plans to make, but we will need to think ahead about how to stream our favorite events and games. Let's get started learning about the NBC Olympics schedule, and how to live stream NBC Olympics coverage to our Apple TVs.

How to Preorder the HomePod & Will Apple Discontinue iPhone X?

By Sarah Kingsbury

In the 75th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, the team shares how to preorder the HomePod, which arrives February 9. Other topics include the latest rumor that Apple will discontinue the iPhone X and a review of Google’s Arts & Culture app. As promised, David and Sarah have shared their best and worst selfie/museum portrait matches. Send yours and we'll add them to the post!

Presenting iPhone Life's Best of CES 2018 Winners!

By Sarah Kingsbury

Looking for a glimpse into the future? That's why 180,000 people gathered in Las Vegas this year for CES, an annual event where tech companies from all over the world debut their most innovative new products. A dedicated team of iPhone Life writers combed the far reaches of every hall to find the coolest new tech for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Our Best of CES 2018 Awards went to the most forward-thinking, creative, and useful iOS-related gear and more coming to market this year.

Live Stream Super Bowl 2020 on Your Apple TV, iPhone, or iPad without Cable

By Leanne Hays

Super Bowl 54 is just a few weeks away, and many football fans are wondering, "when is the Super Bowl this year, and where? What channel is the Super Bowl on? How can I watch the Super Bowl live? Can I watch the Super Bowl online free?" We have the answers to all these questions and more, so you can watch the 49ers vs Chiefs. Super Bowl 2020 will be played on Sunday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m. ET at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Broadcast rights for the Super Bowl are rotated between CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox, so the method for live streaming the Super Bowl can change from year to year, depending on the channels included in live streaming services. Fortunately, most live streaming services don't have long-term contracts, so it's a simple matter to switch providers if your current choice won't be broadcasting Super Bowl LIV. What channel is the Super Bowl on this year? Fox has broadcasting rights in 2020. So how do we live stream the Super Bowl on an Apple TV, iPhone, or iPad? Let's check out some cheap and free live streaming options for Super Bowl 2020!

New Information Points to Unified Apple OS, Sooner Than Later

By Dig Om

I’ve been saying this for awhile now, but the consolidation of Apple’s operating systems seems inevitable and a virtual given, despite what the tech giant may publicly claim. As mobile continues to lead the market in terms of consumer use and appreciation, the merger of the two distinct operating systems isn’t a matter of if, so much as when. Now, numerous reputable sources are suggesting that this may indeed be more fact than speculation.

Opinion: Apple Deserves Anger, Lawsuits over Throttling Older iPhones

By Dig Om

Count me among the many who's feelings right now range from irritated to outraged as a result of Apple’s admission that it has been throttling my older model iPhone’s performance. This tactic, supposedly to help my iPhone perform better, has been carried out without my knowledge and without Apple making any public attempts to educate or inform me of its intent to do so. Had Apple been more transparent about the hows and why of its decision to throttle iPhone performance, and done a better job explaining why it felt this an important step to take, it likely would not have been met with the same level of public vitriol or the class-action lawsuits that it currently faces.

Amazon Prime Video Comes to Apple TV, Holiday Gear, and Drag & Drop Tips for iPhone

By Sarah Kingsbury

In the 73rd episode of the iPhone Life Podcast, listen in as the team covers the latest iOS news, from Amazon Prime Video's arrival in the Apple TV store to Apple's acquisition of the music recognition platform Shazam. Other topics include best apps and gear for the holiday season and tips for using iOS 11's Drag and Drop feature on your iPhone.

Black Friday Exclusive: Master Your iDevices for a Lifetime—Only $179

By Conner Carey

It’s time for Black Friday specials! And we’re offering an incredible deal to the first 250 subscribers: a lifetime subscription to iPhone Life Insider for only $179! You’ll get daily video tips, full in-depth video guides, direct help with your iOS questions, and more. Every year, Apple releases the latest and greatest operating system for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. But we make it easy to stay up to date on all the changes and new features with iPhone Life Insider. If you've been waiting for a deal, this is the best one to ensure you've got all the iDevice and iOS information you could need for years and years to come. Check out all the incredible benefits you'll get year-round below.

17 Ways to Improve Your Productivity Today with the Notes, Reminders, and Calendar Apps

By Conner Carey

We can all use a bit of help fine-tuning our productivity. And technology is one way we’re able to be more productive with less stress while juggling all of our responsibilities. It’s even better when the technology's already at your disposal, which is what we strove to accomplish with our brand new Insider Guide to Productivity Apps. Get up close and personal with Apple's Notes, Reminders, and Calendar apps on your iPhone and iPad. All of these apps come with every Apple device and have a lot of useful functions for organizing your life, so why wouldn’t you use them? With a video for each tip to make learning easy, we’re excited to present the latest offering from our premium membership, iPhone Life Insider. Get a sneak preview of the new Productivity Apps Guide and learn about all the benefits of an Insider subscription below.

Follow iPhone Life's Epic Guide to iOS 11 Magazine on Flipboard

By Conner Carey

If you get special satisfaction each time you discover a new way to use your iPhone or iPad, you're going to love our latest Flipboard magazine featuring our very best iOS 11 tips. Follow "The Epic Guide to iOS 11 on iPhone & iPad" magazine on Flipboard to get time-saving tips on how to use Apple's new Battery Life suggestions, turning your Live Photos into gifs, setting up Emergency SOS on iPhone, and much more. 

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WatchOS 4.1 Is Available! You Can Finally Stream Music on Apple Watch

By Conner Carey

If you’ve recently upgraded to the cellular Apple Watch series 3, you’re likely one of many people who were surprised that WatchOS 4 didn’t included the ability to stream music, even though Apple made it a huge selling point at its event. But the wait is over! WatchOS 4.1 is available to the public now. This watch update allows cellular users to stream Apple Music right on their watch, as well as a new Radio app that lets cellular watch users play live internet radio stations like Beats 1 and ESPN. This update also includes support for GymKit, which allows the Apple Watch to connect with upcoming gym equipment. Check out more of the new features below.

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