iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
Why Does My HomePod Keep Cutting Out? 4 Fixes to Try (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
Why does my HomePod keep disconnecting? If your HomePod or HomePod mini keeps disconnecting, there could be several factors at play. Here are the steps to try before you contact Apple Support.
You try to connect your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to a Wi-Fi network, only to have a Wi-Fi privacy warning pop up. Apple is helpful to give us these security alerts, but what does this privacy warning mean? Here's what a Wi-Fi privacy warning means, and what to do about it.
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New Podcast: Apple Spring Buyer’s Guide 2023, Yellow iPhone 14 & Apps for Learning Guitar
(Sponsored Post) By Austin Durr on Thu, 03/16/2023
You may know iPhone Life for the magazine and website that help anyone master their Apple devices. But did you know about the monthly podcasts that you can enjoy on the go? The iPhone Life Podcast covers apps, gear, and how-tos. The hosts are CEO and Publisher David Averbach and Editor in Chief Donna Cleveland. Needless to say, they are pros on all things Apple. Tune in to benefit from all their valuable tips; subscribe to the podcast today!
How to Turn On Stage Manager on iPad
By Rachel Needell
Apple's new iPad multitasking tool, Stage Manger, arrived with iPadOS 16, and we're all excited to jump right into it. But before you can use Stage Manager to work in multiple windows at once, you have to learn how to activate the feature. In this article, we'll be showing you how to turn on Stage Manager from Settings or the Control Center on your iPad.
How Low Power Mode Works on Apple Watch (watchOS 9)
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch has had a Power Reserve Mode for a while now, but the latest version of watchOS replaced it with a Low Power Mode that works more effectively. This feature allows you to continue using your watch while turning off nonessential functions to save as much battery as possible. We’ll go over how this mode works, how it differs from Power Reserve, and how to switch it on and off.
Easily Answer Calls on Apple Watch with Gestures (watchOS 9)
By Rhett Intriago
Apple Watch Assistive Touch is an accessibility option designed for those with mobility limitations or those who only have the use of one hand. That said, this nifty setting is an awesome shortcut for anyone, as it allows you to quickly answer or decline calls on your Apple Watch without having to touch your display. Sound convenient? We'll show you how to enable Assistive Touch and answer calls on your Apple Watch using these simple gestures!
USB-C vs. Lightning Cable: Which Cable Does What?
By Leanne Hays
USB-C cable vs. Lightning cable: both cables charge, transfer data, and connect devices, but how are they different? Which is better, Lightning or USB-C? And which cable is set to become the industry standard? We've got the answers to all your questions.
How to Add Recurring Events to iPhone Calendar
By Rhett Intriago
Setting up recurring events in your calendar can be incredibly useful for helping you to keep track of meetings, birthdays, holidays, etc. We’ll show you how to add recurring events to iPhone calendar so that you never miss an important date again.
How to Hide Now Playing in the Dynamic Island iPhone 14 Pros
By Olena Kagui
The new iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have a Dynamic Island at the top of their screens instead of the static notch on other iPhone models. It can display a lot of exciting information, including Now Playing. If you find it distracting or want to take a screenshot without the whole world knowing your guilty pleasure song, you can temporarily hide it in one swipe!
How to Change Calendar Color on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Rhett Intriago
If you have multiple calendars in your phone, assigning unique colors to each one allows you to easily differentiate between different events. We’ll show you how to change calendar colors on iPhone so that you can keep things organized.
Send Siri Text Messages without Confirming Each One (iOS 16)
By Devala Rees
By default, when you ask Siri to send a text message, Siri will repeat the message and ask for your confirmation before sending. However, if you often use Siri to send text messages, you might find this extra step time-consuming and annoying! The good news is that you can easily enable a hidden setting so that Siri will immediately send your text without requiring confirmation.
How to Change iPad Font Size the Easiest Way (iPadOS 16)
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
While the bigger screens of our iPads can be good for visibility, you might still be wondering how to increase the font size on your iPad. Fortunately, your iPad screen is very customizable. Learn how to quickly change your iPad font size, so you can read and browse with maximum comfort.
How to Refill Your Transit Card from Maps on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Olena Kagui
So many people are saving time by adding their transit cards to their Apple Wallets. But did you know that you can refill your transit card directly from the Maps app? The biggest reason to do this is that you can first check how much your commute is going to cost, then top up the correct amount. I’ll show you how it works!
Schedule an Email in Apple Mail on Your iPhone (iOS 16)
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Do you frequently send emails for work or personal use? Whether you want to get ahead in your work week, or just avoid sending emails in the wee hours of the morning or late at night, scheduling an email can help you save time and get it off your to-do list! Let's cover how to schedule an email in your iPhone Apple Mail app.
How to Add Transit Cards to Your Wallet on iPhone (iOS 16)
By Olena Kagui
Public transportation makes getting around a city easier, especially now that you can add your Transit Card to your Apple Wallet! It doesn't matter if you already have a plastic or paper card that you want to convert to a virtual one or if you want to create a brand new one directly in your Wallet app while traveling.
Fixed: iPhone Dictation Not Working in iOS 16
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
Is your iPhone dictation not working? Many users have found this to be the case after updating to iOS 16. Fortunately, in most cases it's just a matter of a setting being switched off. Here's how to fix that, as well as some other things to try if Voice to Text on your iPhone isn't working.
The iPhone Always-On Display is a new feature of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This setting displays useful information on the Lock Screen while keeping it dim, but you may have noticed that it stays annoyingly bright when charging. If this issue is bothering you, we'll show you how to deal with it by enabling Sleep Focus mode!
Share a Wi-Fi Password Between Your Mac & iPhone (2023)
By Devala Rees
If you have a Wi-Fi password saved on one of your Apple devices, you can easily share the password to your other devices. This way, you can avoid manually typing the Wi-Fi password on each device. If you often connect your various Apple devices to new networks, this simple trick can make your setup much more convenient! Here's how to share Wi-Fi passwords between your iPhone to Mac.
How to Fix Power Button Ending Calls iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
You can quickly end phone calls by simply pressing the power button on your iPhone. While this is a handy feature to have, it can also lead to accidental hang-ups, since your fingers tend to rest on the Side button when holding the phone up to your ear. You can prevent the power button ending calls from the Accessibility settings on your iPhone.
