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Rokform Crystal Case: Rugged Protection with Magnetic Mount for the XS Max
Sponsored By Rokform Crystal XS Max on Mon, 02/18/2019
You need to keep your XS Max safe, and you also need the versatility to mount, hang, and view your iPhone anywhere. The Crystal Case by Rokform comes with a built-in magnetic attraction that won’t damage electronics or other everyday items that are sensitive to magnets like credit cards. The Neodymium magnet in the Crystal Case is specially designed to secure your XS Max to any magnetic surface, safely. Attach your Crystal Case to the fridge to use your iPhone as a recipe book without worrying about messy ingredients. Or use the included adjustable car vent mount to navigate to your destination when driving, knowing your iPhone will be safe from any sudden jolts.
How to Set Up Your New HomePod
By Tamlin Day
Setting up a brand new HomePod is exciting, but it can also be a frustrating process. In this article, we'll cover how to set up your HomePod as well as basic troubleshooting tips for if your HomePod and iOS device refuse to communicate. From where to place your HomePod for the best sound to how to avoid enabling your grandkids to order off Amazon, we've got you covered. Read on to learn all about how to set up your HomePod and which security options are right for you.
Review: The Reolink Go Security Cam for Remote Locations
By Todd Bernhard
There's a crowded market of Wi-Fi based security cameras, but Reolink has an interesting twist. The company sent me the Reolink Go ($249.99+) with the caveat that I'd have to set it up on a phone plan. That's because the Go model supports 4G LTE-based connectivity instead of Wi-Fi. Fortunately, T-Mobile (and others) have simple micro SIM-based plans for such devices.
How to Get Followers on Instagram: How I Grew from Zero to 100K in 2 Years
By Meara Oberdieck
New York City-based curve model Meara has leveraged her following to get free products, pay half of her bills every month, and even book national modeling campaigns. Instagram is the fastest growing social network, with more than one-seventh of the global population using it actively every month. That’s a lot of potential. Whether you have a business, a product, or you want to promote yourself creatively like I do, this app is one of the best and most efficient ways to grow a fan base. I’ve leveraged my following to get free products, pay half of my bills every month, and even book national modeling campaigns. I’m a huge fan of the app, and with a bit of discipline and dedication, I think you will be too.
Got a New iPhone? Here's How to Set Up Your Device
By Tamlin Day
There's nothing quite like that moment when you open an Apple box and see your fresh new iPhone for the first time, but what comes next? In this article, we'll teach you how to set up a new iPhone with a new Apple ID or with an existing Apple ID and data from an older device. Whether you're a first-time user or upgrading your current iPhone to a new device, we've got you covered. Read on to learn how to transfer data from an existing device, restore your settings from iCloud, or create your very first Apple ID for your brand new iPhone.
How to Reply to Notifications from Your iPhone's Lock Screen
By Leanne Hays
With the latest iOS update, you can do more with your iPhone even before unlocking it. Here's how to respond to your notifications directly from the Lock screen. For iPhone 6s or later, you'll use 3D Touch. For the iPhone XR, you'll just use long press or swipe and tap.
App Saturday: Google Chrome
By Hallei Halter
Considering options for a web browsing alternative to Safari on your iPhone or iPad? Google Chrome is a fast web browser app that can quickly load pages and has loads of features you can easily learn to take advantage of. With so much to offer, here's why Google Chrome is one of our top choices.
Insider Walkthrough: Get a Sneak Peek of Member-Only Benefits
By Donna Cleveland
Check out our iPhone Life Insider walkthrough workshop. In this workshop, iPhone Life CEO David and editor-in-chief Donna Cleveland give you a sneak peek of all the member-only content you get when you purchase a subscription to iPhone Life Insider.
How to Flip the Rear & Front Camera During A FaceTime Call
By Hallei Halter
FaceTime video calls automatically use the front view camera. Here's how to flip the camera from front to rear view during a FaceTime call. It's helpful for showing the other person a quick house tour, the odd sleeping position your cat is in, or anything that's not directly next to you.
Three Easy Ways to Reboot Your Apple TV
By Hallei Halter
Occasionally your Apple TV may freeze, or otherwise start glitching, and need a restart. The Apple TV doesn't have a power button, but you can still restart it. Here are three easy ways to reboot your Apple TV.
iOS 13 Rumors & the New Features We’re Hoping for
By Sarah Kingsbury
In episode 103, David, Sarah, and Donna discuss the latest rumors and predictions for Apple’s next big software release for the iPhone and iPad. The team also shares the features that listeners are crossing their fingers for.
How to Make Lock Screen Notification Previews Private
By Hallei Halter
When your phone is locked, you can glance at the notification previews to see if you need to respond to something. But that means other people can too. Fortunately you don't have to turn off notification previews altogether to ensure your privacy. Instead you can set your notification previews to only be visible when your iPhone is unlocked. For iPhone X and later, Face ID works to keep your information secure. But if you have an older phone and have at least iOS 11 or later, this tip also works by using Touch ID.
App Saturday: YouTube
By Hallei Halter
I used to only watch YouTube when I wanted to do something specific, like looking up a how-to video or watching from a link someone sent me. With so many videos and not so very strict categories, I found it hard to find something I liked right off the bat when just browsing the app. But after liking some videos and subscribing to a couple channels, I began to better navigate YouTube's sea of videos. Now I can browse YouTube and enjoy videos relevant to what I like or branch out to discover new interests.
How to Hide the Sidebar in the iPad News App When in Landscape Mode
By Hallei Halter
If you're reading News in landscape mode on your iPad, you'll want to close the sidebar so there's more room for articles. To get rid of the sidebar in News on your iPad, you'll have to have the iPad updated to iOS 12.1.1 or newer.
How to Set Up & Use the ECG Feature on Your Apple Watch
By Hallei Halter
The new Apple Watch ECG app works with your Apple Watch Series 4 to read your heart's rhythm and detect any irregularities that might indicate atrial fibrillation (AFib), while letting you take note of any additional symptoms you want to record. To use the ECG app, your Apple Watch Series 4 with watchOS 5.1.2 or later needs to be paired with iPhone 5s or later with iOS 12.1.1 or later. Older Apple Watches do not have this feature.
How to Fix Upside Down iPhone Photos
By Hallei Halter
When you're taking photos with your iPhone, sometimes you have to finagle your phone a bit to get the right shot by tilting it or holding it on its side to use the volume buttons to snap a picture. But while the photos usually appear right-side up in the iPhone's Photos app regardless of how you were holding the phone when you snapped the picture, sometimes they don't. And sometimes the photos appear upside down when you're trying to upload the photos to your computer or when you send them in an email. Here's how to fix upside-down photos on your iPhone.
Restricted! iPhone & iPad Parental Control with iOS 12
By Leanne Hays
This will sound strange coming from someone who works for a tech publication, but I’ve been so worried about buying my daughter a cellphone that I’ve put it off until she was literally the last kid in her grade without one. What have I been worried about? Everything from the more minor things like screen addiction and gigantic data overages, to larger, 60 Minutes-level fears of her getting cyberbullied or meeting an online predator. Now, though, she’s almost 14 and will be in high school next year. I’ve come to the realization that it’s part of my job as a parent to ease my teenager into the technology that’s an everyday part of all our lives, rather than keeping her from it so she has to acclimate herself all at once when she’s old enough to purchase her own smartphone.