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How to Find a Hidden Spy Camera with Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
It's a creepy feeling to suspect that there's a hidden camera in your house, hotel room, or Airbnb. We'll show you how to find hidden cameras without a camera detector, or with a camera detector app.
How to Check Your iPhone Battery Level on Your Apple Watch
By Leanne Hays
Apple hasn't made it possible to check your iPhone battery level from your Apple Watch with a native feature. Luckily, you can use a free third-party app to see your iPhone battery level on your Apple Watch; here's how!
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How to Organize Your Calendar in 2024
(Sponsored Post) By Rachel Needell on Thu, 04/25/2024
Apple is pretty good about updating its products, but it seems to have forgotten about the Calendar app and its many downsides. The makers of Informant 5, on the other hand, do not forget to regularly improve their app based on user experience. The latest updates to this calendar and task-management app are a productivity game-changer.
Beyond "Far Out": What We Missed at Apple's September Event
By Brian Peters
Apple had its "Far Out" event on September 7 and announced many new devices. Soon new models of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro will hit stores. We didn't hear anything about Macs, MacBooks, iPads, or AR/VR headsets, however, and we expect another event in October for these.
New iPhone 14 Pro: 48 MP Camera, Dynamic Island & Always-On
By Olena Kagui
Apple unveiled the Pro line of its iPhone 14 series, featuring the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, at its "Far Out" event on September 7. The most notable change is the move away from the infamous notch to what Apple is calling the "Dynamic Island." This still obstructs your screen to a certain degree, but it looks completely different and changes depending on what you are doing on your iPhone. As always, the iPhone camera got an upgrade, but this time it includes a massive jump from 12 megapixels to 48! Finally, with the switch to the Always-On display, Apple promises all-day battery life on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
How to Track a Shipment with Live Text in iOS 16
By Rachel Needell
iOS 16 introduced one feature in particular that I never knew I needed. While bringing us hidden yet game-changing features is what Apple does best, I'm super excited to share with you a tip I already can't stop using: tracking shipments with Live Text. I'm super excited about this new feature; let me show you why!
October Apple Event 2022: New iPad & Mac on the Way!
By Leanne Hays
In August, reports started coming out that Apple was pushing back the release of iPadOS 16 until October rather than releasing it alongside the newest version of iOS in September as the company had done in the past. This tracks with rumors that new iPad and Macs will be announced at a later fall Apple event, expected to take place in October. Here's everything we know about the new Mac and iPads coming this October.
Now Siri Can Enable Auto Answer iPhone in iOS 16
By Brian Peters
Auto-Answer Calls is an accessibility feature you can enable to make your iPhone automatically answer or route your calls after a certain amount of time. Now, with iOS 16, you can turn this setting on or off with a quick voice command to Siri.
There's a fun new feature available for Lock Screen photo wallpaper that's been added with iOS 16: the Depth Effect! This neat feature will make the subject of the photo appear in front of the clock, and here we'll walk you through a few common problems that can temporarily disable the effect.
Apple Glasses: When Can We Expect the iPhone VR Headset
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
We've been hearing about a possible VR headset for the iPhone for quite some time now, and by the looks of it, one might actually be on the way. But what does that mean? Let's go over all the rumors about an Apple VR headset, Apple AR glasses, and what we might see when.
You have an upcoming flight, and you need to check its status to prevent any setbacks, especially if you’re constantly on the move. With the new iOS 16, you will be able to use Quick Actions in Live Text to track your flights so that preparing for trips will be smooth and convenient. In this article, we'll show you how to use Quick Actions to track flights.
How to End a Phone Call on Your iPhone with Siri (iOS 16)
By Devala Rees
Ending calls just got easier with this new Siri voice command, especially if you often use your AirPods (like I do) and step away from your phone while you're chatting. Below, we'll show you how to enable the setting that allows you to end audio or video calls with Siri.
How to Rename Screenshots on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Rhett Intriago
Whether you're quickly sharing a meme or showing a friend a funny text, taking screenshots is something everyone does. With iOS 16, you can even rename your screenshots on your iPhone, allowing you to better organize and keep track of them.
How to Add Emojis to Photos on Your iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
If you want to add some fun flair to your photos, adding emojis is a great way to start! As an added benefit, you can also use emojis to hide the face of a friend or child when you want to protect their privacy in photos shared online. In this article, we’ll show you the hidden trick how to put emojis on pictures using the iPhone Photos app.
What to Expect from Apple’ Sept. 7 Far Out iPhone 14 Event
By Susan Misuraca
It’s time to get ready for Apple’s Sept. 7 event! Tune into the 188th episode to hear Donna and Cullen break down all the rumors, from the expected iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 to the hoped-for AirPods Pro 2 and AR Glasses. Find out what Apple could be alluding to with its ‘Far Out’ event invitation. To see the full show notes for the episode, visit iPhoneLife.com/Podcast.
How to Use Detection Mode in Magnifier on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Kenya Smith
You may know Magnifier as a handy iPhone Control Center feature that lets you read small print more easily. But it's actually a feature-rich tool that helps users see the world more clearly in a variety of ways. One of those features, Detection, helps blind and low vision users be aware of their surroundings. There are two types of Detection Modes: People Detection and Door Detection. These two Detection Modes can help you practice safe social distancing, especially since COVID-19 is still around. If you're lost, Door Detection can help you locate doors when in new or unfamiliar places. Let's learn how to set up these Detection Modes and to use them.
How to Disable Google Maps Fuel-Efficient Routes on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
In an eco-conscious effort, Google Maps now includes a convenient fuel-efficient routing option. This allows you to view which route consumes the lowest amount of fuel. What's the downside? You don’t always get the shortest path, as the app prioritizes the fuel-efficient option by default. If you're getting inconvenient routes, we’ll show you how to turn off the Google Maps fuel-efficient routing feature.
watchOS 9: Pause a Workout Completely Hands-Free with Your Apple Watch
By Rachel Needell
In 2021, watchOS 8 brought with it the addition of AssistiveTouch, an accessibility feature to help make the device easier to navigate for those who have difficulty using the small touchscreen. With watchOS 9, Apple expands on its gesture control. One of the coolest new gestures is the ability to double-pinch to start and stop your workout. This means you don't need to be able to touch the screen to pause or restart your workout.
How to Create a New Lock Screen in iOS 16
By Olena Kagui
There are many new ways to customize your Lock Screen! I'll walk you through the customization menu, and I'll teach you how to create a new Lock Screen you've always dreamed of. You can make a bunch of different ones and switch between them when you feel like changing things up!