iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
Best Photography Gear for 2025
By Michael Schill
I turned 72 this year and have been enjoying photography for close to 50 years. I started with a Pentax 35mm film camera and while taking photos of my children one day in the living room with a wonderful light coming in my south window, I captured several images that were accidentally extraordinary. With that experience, I was hooked. Fast forward 30–40 years, and now I enjoy an incredibly rich universe of photographic capabilities I can carry around in my pocket.
Smart Outdoor Living in 2025
By Sarah Kingsbury
One of my favorite things since I moved to Las Vegas is starting my day by sipping coffee on my patio as the sun rises, surrounded by thriving flowers and herbs, while a small fountain burbles in the background, and hummingbirds whizz to and from the feeder so quickly they’re gone before I can even catch a good look. My second favorite thing is sitting on the patio enjoying the evening breeze sipping wine with my husband or friends with the perfect lighting and background music to set the mood. The only thing that could make it better is if it all happened with little to no effort from me. That’s why this spring, I decided to extend my smart home to the outdoors and turn my patio into a tech-powered haven for pollinators and people alike.
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Why isn't Siri working? It can be very frustrated when you've got your hands full and need a quick assist, but Siri isn't responding to you. Luckily, the reason Siri isn't working on your iPhone, iPad, or HomePod is probably a simple Settings mixup. We'll show you how to make sure Siri is enabled on your Apple devices, and if this doesn't fix your problem, where to turn for help.
AirDrop Not Working? Here’s the Quick Fix
By Olena Kagui
Sometimes when you have a file to send from Mac to iPhone, you’ll find that AirDrop failed to complete the transfer. You are not alone in wondering, "Why is my AirDrop not working?" In this article, we’ll show you several quick AirDrop troubleshooting techniques that will help!
Apple iPhone Upgrade Program: How It Works & What You Need to Know
By Ashleigh Page
Apple, upgrade my iPhone! Whether you're a tech lover keeping up with the latest models or a regular user whose phone has seen better days, the Apple iPhone Upgrade Program might be just the thing you've been looking for. We'll discuss the details of the Apple lease program, including cost breakdown and what you need to know before enrolling. Here's how to upgrade your iPhone.
The 5 Best Family Tree Apps
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you're looking for a family tree maker, it can be hard to sort through all the resources out there. So, we've collected the best free family tree apps out there, to help you discover and record your genealogy on your iPhone. If you're wondering how to make a family tree, lots of these have step by step instructions, that can guide you through an otherwise complicated process. Many are linked to genealogy websites that offer even more resources and options. Let's dive in!
How to See What Data Apps Collect from You
By August Garry
If you're concerned about the data apps are collecting on you, every app in the App Store is required to detail the data the app collects from you and how it's being used. The App Privacy section can be found on the app's product page in the App Store. Let's go over how to see what data is linked to you in the App Store.
How to Make Apple Watch Alarm Vibrate Only
By August Garry
How to Charge Your iPhone or iPad with a Mac
By Ashleigh Page
Charging my iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods with my Mac is a hack I use when I'm traveling or posted up in a coffee shop. Whether I simply forgot to grab my iPhone wall charger or I'm in a public space and want to be conscientious about wall-outlet availability, it's nice to be able to charge my iPhone with a Mac. We'll show you how to do it safely.
The Best iPad Data Plans for Any Situation
By August Garry
Adding a data plan for your iPad may be a little confusing because plans for iPads can look a lot different than the cellphone plans you’re used to. We’ll break down the best plans you can get for your iPad, plus what you need to know before you decide which iPad plan is right for you.
How to Hard Reset Your iPad, with & without a Home Button
By August Garry
Is your iPad frozen? Pressing the Home Button over and over doing nothing? If your iPad won't switch on, or you're dealing with an iPad screen blackout, or your iPad screen has turned white, it's time for a hard reset! Here's how to hard restart your iPad, whether you have a model with or without a Home Button.
How Long Should an iPhone Last? When to Upgrade Your iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
How long does an iPhone last? Many factors can play into deciding when it's time to get a new phone. We'll look at how long an iPhone will get iOS updates before it's not supported anymore, the average iPhone lifespan, and other lifestyle factors that might impact your decision to buy. We'll also take a look at the best time to buy a new cell phone, so you can get the most out of your new purchase.
How to Make a Playlist on YouTube
By August Garry
Do you often find yourself wishing you could put all of the YouTube videos you love in one place and have them all play one after the other, like a playlist? Well, we've got some good news for you: you absolutely can! We'll go over how to create a playlist on YouTube, and where to find it once you've made it.
How to Sell Used Apple Products That Apple Trade In Won’t Accept
By Ashleigh Page
While Apple's Trade-In Program will offer store credit in exchange for most used iPhones, iPads, Apple computers, and Apple watches, the only option the company offers for some Apple products is to have them recycled. In this article, we'll cover what devices Apple won't accept in trade, how to prepare your device to sell, and how to sell your device to a third-party service or private party.
25 Best Apple Watch Complications of 2025
By Olena Kagui
Apple Watch complications are interactive icons that display information from apps on your watch face. Although you can't get third-party Apple Watch faces, you can download third-party complications. Discover Apple Watch motivational quotes, navigation apps, and other exciting complications!
iOS 14.5 Lets You Opt Out of App Tracking. But Should You?
By Donna Schill
In episode 159, David and Donna dig into all the new features of iOS 14.5 and weigh in on the hot debate—Apple now lets you block apps like Facebook and Google from tracking your activity across other sites and apps. Should you opt out?
How To Check Storage on Your Mac
By Ashleigh Page
Whether you're simply curious about how much storage space you've used or you want to free up space to help your Mac run more efficiently, checking the computer storage on your Mac is a very easy process. We'll show you how to view used memory so you can manage storage on your Mac.
How to Clean a Clear Phone Case
By August Garry
Is your (formerly) clear iPhone case looking a little grimy? If your clear phone case is turning yellow, it’s most likely due to exposure to heat (be it from the sun or the phone itself) and natural aging. If that is what you’re seeing, you may consider that it’s time to retire your long-suffering iPhone case and bring in a fresh, new replacement. But before you do that, let’s go over some less drastic solutions for cleaning your clear phone case.
