By Hal Goldstein
I watch the screen as a hip, young, agile audiophile dances his way through an Apple AirPod commercial. I can’t help but think, as I see the young man on the screen, that I am probably not in Apple’s target demographic. However, I bought Apple’s hassle-free Bluetooth wireless earbuds anyway. Apple’s promise of simplicity, portability, and technology had sold me. Here's my Apple AirPod review.
By Becca Ludlum
Your iPhone is an essential part of your travel toolkit. It offers access to the internet, has a camera that’s better than many standalone models, and of course, lets you text and make phone calls. However, arguably the best part of your smartphone is the third-party apps available for it. With apps, you are able to turn your iPhone into a video game console, a bank teller, a navigation system, and even a travel guide. Travel apps are overwhelming in number, so I found the best of the best apps for travel just for you.
By iPhone Life Team
iPhone Life readers share their most cringe-worthy tech mishaps—from naked Skyping to parental sexting. Have your own mortifying mishap to share? Email us at techmishaps@iphonelife.com. You could be featured in our next column!
By Daniel Rasmus
When Tim Cook unveiled the original Apple Watch in April of 2015, I took one look at my heavy, cameraless first-generation iPad and decided to wait, knowing that the next iteration of the smartwatch would be far superior. Fast-forward to last October, and I was walking into an Apple Store intent on buying a 42 mm Apple Watch Series 2 as an early birthday present to myself. When they didn’t have any in stock, I ordered online and waited. I have now had my new watch for a month, and am thoroughly enjoying my new companion. Over the last few years I stopped wearing watches, but I wear my Apple Watch all day, every day. Visually, the Apple Watch Series 2 looks the same as the original, except it gained a bit of girth (0.9 mm) and weight (3.2 grams). The crown and button positions remain unchanged.
By Anjerika Wilmer
As any self-proclaimed social media guru can attest, there’s no shortage of intuitive social-sharing apps to pique your interest these days. Between Instagram, Snapchat, and Periscope, the ability to share moving images and live stream videos has become as easy as point and shoot. The best part is that you need not even be a videographer to achieve professional results. With the right app, publishing content (or posting that next-level selfie) on the fly is now easier than ever. Between apps that can be used to speed up or manipulate a video shot with your iPhone and amazing GIF-making apps, the following are four of our favorite free video-editing apps that let you make your own gifs on your iPhone.
By Dig Om
When a new iPhone hits the market, it can take a while for its supply of cases to catch up with demand. Not so with the iPhone SE, which has the exact same external dimensions as the older iPhone 5/5S series. Although any iPhone 5s case will work as an iPhone SE case, there are also many excellent new iPhone SE case options made especially for Apple's most recent addition to its lineup. We've featured something for all tastes here, with cases that are fashionable and functional, stylish and durable.
By Donna Cleveland
Send us a clever caption for the comic below, and we'll feature our favorite entries in the Summer 2017 issue of iPhone Life magazine. Each issue, our readers send us their caption ideas for an original iPhone-themed comic by the talented artist Mikaila Maidment. The winner will receive a $25 iTunes Gift Card! Send all captions to comics@iphonelife.com.
By Rheanne Taylor
As a writer, I believe that journaling regularly is an important aspect of my creative process. It’s the one time in the day I get to write freely without having to censor my thoughts or concern myself with things like grammar and editing—but writers aren’t the only ones who can benefit from journaling. Journaling can help you relieve stress, sort out your thoughts, and remember details about your life that you will value later on. I’ve kept journals since I was 14, and, believe it or not, I reference them regularly. Some of my entries undoubtedly make me cringe—here’s looking at you, 2004 (year of boys, angsty rants, and badly written Harry Potter fanfiction)—but my journals are also filled with a lot of valuable details about my life and memories I love reflecting back on. If you want to start journaling, the following diary apps are a great way to get started. Each journal app is passcode-protected, and many of them hardly require any work at all!
By Jacqui Lane
We’re in a golden age of home automation right now, with so many nifty smart-home options that even the Jetsons would be jealous. Although companies often design their smart-home gadgets to be installed permanently, renters aren’t left out in the cold—there are still many ways to automate your temporary home that don’t require screws, wiring, or major alterations.
By Sarah Kingsbury
Our iPhones and iPads are powerful productivity tools. These 10 iPhone 7 productivity tips will help you learn how to use the iPhone Calendar, iOS Mail, Notes, and Reminders apps to get the most out of your iPhone or iPad.
By Todd Bernhard
Having the best iPhone car accessories for your iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, and earlier iPhone models can make your daily commute significantly smoother. Whether you are looking for the best iPhone car mount or the faster iPhone car charger or just wondering what is CarPlay and should you get it for your car, this roundup has everything you need when it comes to iPhone accessories for you car.
By Donna Cleveland
The iPhone Life team is on the hunt for embarassing tales from readers to include in a roundup of horrifying/hilarious tech mishaps for the Spring 2017 issue of iPhone Life magazine. I have a sneaking suspicion that many of you can help us with this! These are ANONYMOUS, so you don't need to worry about your name appearing with your incriminating story.
By Donna Cleveland
Send us a clever caption for the comic below, and we'll feature our favorite entries in the Spring 2017 issue of iPhone Life magazine. Each issue, our readers send us their caption ideas for an original iPhone-themed comic by the talented artist Mikaila Maidment. The winner will receive a $25 iTunes Gift Card! Send all captions to comics@iphonelife.com.
By Donna Cleveland
Having the right health and fitness gear for your iPhone can make all the difference in working out effectively. We've rounded up our favorite iPhone fitness gear from fitness trackers to sweatproof wireless bluetooth earbuds to an armband for bringing your iPhone along on your runs.
By Donna Cleveland
Whether you're looking for the best iPad Pro accessories, or you want to pick up some of the top gear for your iPad Air 2 or iPad mini 3, this roundup of the best iPad gear has it all.
By Rheanne Taylor
So you bought a new phone, and now you need to find the best iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus accessories your new device requires. From protective cases to wireless headphones to portable iPhone chargers, this roundup has all the best iPhone accessories any new iPhone owner could want.
By David Averbach
Now that Apple has eliminated the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, Bluetooth speakers are more important than ever. Whether you're looking for the top portable waterproof Bluetooth speakers for your outdoor adventures or the best wireless Bluetooth speakers for your home sound system, this roundup has lots of wireless speaker options that are sure to meet your needs.
By Becca Ludlum
Whether you’re a student or parent, you know that iPhones are one of the most important tools you can have in school. We use our iPhones for email, research, emergencies, and even note-taking and project workshopping. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite back-to-school accessories for your iPhone that make life as a student a little easier.
By Donna Cleveland
Send us a caption for the comic below, and we'll feature our favorite entries in the fall 2016 issue of iPhone Life magazine. The winner will receive a $25 iTunes Gift Card! Leave your entries in the comments below or send them to comics@iphonelife.com.
Deadline: June 16!
By Donna Cleveland
Illustration by Mikaila Maidment, Mikailamaidment.com
