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How to Customize Apple Watch Notifications
By Olena Kagui
Tired of endless interruptions on your wrist? Me too! Learn how to customize which notifications you get on your Apple Watch to minimize unnecessary alerts. Some apps have app-specific notifications to give you even more control over your device.
End-of-Life Planning: Apps & Resources for Peace of Mind
By Leanne Hays
Every single person on this planet has two things in common; we were all born, and we’re all going to die. Preparing for a new baby is full of excitement and anticipation. End-of life planning? Not so much. I can’t promise to make the process fun, but I can at least recommend some apps, websites, and books to make things a little more streamlined, and a bit less daunting.
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New Podcast Episode: Top iOS 18 Features Coming to Your iPhone This Fall
(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Tue, 08/27/2024
How to Tell Yahoo Not to Sell Your Information
By Rhett Intriago
Most companies today are selling your information in some way or form. Luckily, most companies allow you to opt out of having your data sold—if you know how to ask for it. If you don’t want Yahoo selling your personal information, we’ll show you how to turn this setting off.
Why I Ditched My Apple Watch for the Oura Ring
By Donna Schill
Every morning for the past three months, I wake up wearing a shiny gold ring on my right pointer finger. If you look closely, you can see beams of red or green light leaking out the sides as it scans my heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature. I roll out of bed, grab my phone, and open the Oura app.
How to Add an Attachment to a Calendar Event
By Rachel Needell
Whether you love planning and hosting parties or you love being prepared for a big event, using the Calendar to manage your schedule is a great way to get organized. Did you know that you can attach a file to a Calendar event that all invitees can see? This makes it super simple to share information with all parties involved! Here's how to add an attachment to a Calendar event.
How to Fix the Wireless Mouse Not Working with Your Mac
By Leanne Hays
There are a few things to check into if your wireless mouse is suddenly not working with your Mac. The good news is that the solutions to fix your wireless mouse are usually pretty simple. Your mouse battery may be running low, Bluetooth may not be connected, or the mouse may just need to be disconnected and reconnected to your Mac. Let's find the Mac mouse fix that works for you!
Reach Your Reading Goals with Apple Books
By Rhett Intriago
Apple Books aims to help you reach your reading objectives by providing you with a handy tool to set your goals and help you keep track of them. The latest version of iOS makes it easy to see your progress and adjust your reading goals at any time.
How to Check Apple Watch VO2 Max Accuracy
By Rhett Intriago
If you're a health nut, the Apple Watch is the perfect device for you. The device is packed with a wealth of fitness-related features that are designed to help you meet your goals and stay in shape. One of the Apple Watch's many great features is its ability to measure your heart rate and blood oxygen level. As a part of this, it can also measure your VO2. But how accurate is the Apple Watch’s VO2 max reading? Let's find out.
Apple Goes All-In on AI
By Susan Misuraca
Apple has announced what new features will be part of their next iOS operating system. The announcement came June 10th at their WWDC event, and it’s got us hyped for the next major update. We’ll walk you through everything Apple announced, and why it’s a big deal.
WWDC iOS 18: All-New Features & the Addition of Apple Intelligence
By Ashleigh Page
Apple previewed iOS 18 at the June 10 WWDC Keynote, and the latest updates are all themed around customization, convenience, and the integration of Apple's personal intelligence system. With iOS 18, it's now more convenient than ever to communicate, view needed information, and make fun new edits to photos. Let's go over all the new iPhone features we have to look forward to in the fall, including satellite-based texting, the all-new Image Playground featuring AI-generated images, improved customization options, and much more.
What’s Coming for Apple Watch with watchOS 11
By Rachel Needell
Apple introduced a slew of updates to watchOS during the 2024 WWDC Keynote on June 10. This year's keynote focused primarily on how Apple will incorporate AI into its software. However, the Apple Watch seems to be fairly immune to these new AI features. Instead, Apple appears to be staying true to the device’s fitness tracker origins and honing in on the convenience of a smartwatch.
Everything Announced at Apple's 2024 WWDC Keynote
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on June 10 and showed us not only what all the new Apple operating systems have in store but also a peek into the controversial world of AI. We learned iOS 18 will bring us revamped Home Screen options, new messaging capabilities, and a completely redesigned Photos app; iPadOS 18 is finally getting a calculator and will quietly improve your handwriting; and watchOS 11 will offer more tracking than ever. Mac’s new operating system is named after the mighty sequoias and will sync with your iPhone better than before, while visionOS sees its first update. Let’s dive into everything announced at the 2024 WWDC keynote.
Best Photography Gear for 2024
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 2024
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.
Features We Can't Wait to Try in macOS Sequoia
By Leanne Hays
On June 10 at Apple's annual developer conference keynote, we learned what Apple has in store for the latest Mac operating system, Sequoia, and it's a big year for new features. Many of the updates are shared by iOS and iPadOS 18, but several are Mac specific. Let's get into some of the most exciting updates we'll see this year. They include iPhone Mirroring, desktop organization, more immersive gaming, and new video conference features; Presenter preview and background replacements.
iPadOS 18: Major New Features Headed Your Way!
By Leanne Hays
Apple unveiled some exciting new iPad capabilities and features during the June 10 WWDC keynote, including Smart Script, the long-awaited Calculator app, Math Notes, and a completely revamped tab bar in all your apps. Let's get into what these new features can do for you!
Apple Jumps on the AI Bandwagon with Apple Intelligence
By Rhett Intriago
For better or worse, AI is here to change how you use your Apple devices. During its June 10 WWDC keynote, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, a new artificial intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This new technology is powered by on-device processing and new private Apple silicon servers, which Apple has dubbed, “Private Cloud Compute.” With Apple Intelligence, you’ll have access to AI tools that will help you improve your writing, create artwork, communicate more clearly with Siri, and so much more.
iPhone Life's Best Apple Watch Apps (2024)
By Olena Kagui
Do Apple Watches belong with formal wear? Many etiquette experts say no. However, dressing it up with more formal bands can help, and if you're wearing it for health reasons keep it on!