The Journal app on your iPhone is a great way to collect your thoughts each day. If you find it easier to speak your thoughts aloud instead of typing them, the Journal app has an option to record a voice memo directly from the app. Find out how to use the audio journal feature on your iPhone.

Does this year’s crop of new iOS 26 features make up for last year’s failed promises of an AI-powered Siri? In episode 221 of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and Cullen report back on favorite features after a month of testing iOS 26, from the Liquid Glass redesign to AI calling features like Live Translation and Hold Assist.