iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear

I've used and recommended Urban Armor Gear iPhone cases for years. They are the right mix of rugged protection and cool style. UAG sent me the Plyo Series iPad Case ($69.95) to review and it offers the same rugged protection as the iPhone cases. It protects all around the edges, including the ports, and has a cover lined with microfiber that keeps the screen clean.

Instagram may be one of the most well-known social media apps. Also called Insta, and gaining popularity with its Instagram Stories feature, it's one way to get a peek at people, businesses, and events. You can post a photo, add a caption, and throw in some hashtags to participate in the community, or just use it to browse accounts you like. Instagram can be used for as much or as little as you want.

Sometimes, you just need to start over. If you are switching out SIM cards for a new carrier or because your old one stopped working or transferring a SIM card from an old smartphone, then this guide will show you how to switch out SIM cards for all models of the iPhone. Switching out the SIM card is easy when you know where to look, but each model is different. Fear not! We've got you covered. Read on to learn all about how to switch SIM cards on your iPhone.

Losing battery in the middle of the day can be really frustrating, especially if you need your iPhone for work. If you spend a lot of time on your iPhone throughout the day without spending much time near an outlet, then you're probably in the market for an external power bank. In this roundup, we'll show you all our favorite external chargers from the past year as well as our favorite new power bank from CES 2019. Whether you're looking for something stylish or powerful, we've got the power bank that's right for you. Read on to learn all about the chargers we love.

Your iPhone XS is slim and compact, and your case should be, too. In this roundup, we'll show you all of our favorite slim XS cases including one of the winners of our Best of CES 2019 award. All of these cases are slim enough to fit in your pocket but rugged enough to protect your iPhone XS from all the drops, dings, and bumps along the way. Read on to learn all about our favorite slim iPhone XS cases.

The Shortcuts app, a new addition to iOS 12, is designed to help you streamline your productivity on your iOS device. The shortcuts you create can be amazingly simple or incredibly intricate, depending on what you are looking for. Here is a list of my five favorite shortcuts that you can try for yourself.

It's been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and given the popularity of emojis it seems that most of us are in agreement. If you haven't started using emojis yet, it's time to learn where to find your iPhone emoji keyboard and how to use it. Whether you're looking for happy, cute, or smiley emoji faces, some cool options from the animal or vegetable kingdoms, or even emojis for sports, holidays, or vehicles, there are literally thousands of iOS emojis to choose from. These are free emojis, and you don't need to download anything except the latest version of iOS to keep getting each emoji update. Let's get started learning how to find and use your iPhone emojis so you can join in the fun!