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Tesla Trip Planner Tips: How to Access Tesla Maps on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Planning a Tesla road trip is so much fun! But do you have to sit in the car to do it? Or can you access Tesla Maps on an iPhone? While you can't access Tesla Maps on your phone, you can easily send directions from your favorite maps app directly to your Tesla. You can also sync your car with your calendar so that your car can navigate to your appointments automatically.
How to Offload Apps on iPhone to Get More Storage
By Rachel Needell
If you want to free up storage on your iPhone, try offloading unused apps to preserve your data and files while deleting the app. Offloading apps frees up storage on your device but won't permanently erase your app data unless the app is removed from the App Store.
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How to Set a Video as Your Facebook Profile Pic
By Conner Carey
Awhile back, Facebook began rolling out the ability to upload a seven second video in place of your Facebook profile picture. The short video plays in place of the usual still photo and doesn’t include sound unless someone clicks on the video specifically. It’s yet another addition to the social network that allows you to customize your profile and generally have fun with it. Without further ado, here’s how to set a video as your Facebook profile pic.
How to Switch to a 24-Hour Clock on Your iPhone
By Conner Carey
The iPhone Clock app is automatically set to a 12-hour cycle. But did you know that you can change the time format on your iPhone? A 24-hour clock format, also known as military time, is a popular way to tell time worldwide. It is easy to learn. For example, 7 in military time is 19:00. Perks of 24-hour time format include never accidentally setting an alarm for noon instead of midnight!
Unlock Your Imagination with Sony’s MESH Tags
By Conner Carey
Every year, iPhone Life team members visit CES in Las Vegas to see the latest and greatest in consumer electronics. And each year, we give awards to the companies whose products amaze us, peak our interest, and generally improve life with technology. One of our 2016 awards went to MESH Tags ($49.99) by Sony. What you can do with MESH tags is too limiting a question; it would be easier to ask what can’t you do. The possibilities are truly endless, but let’s take a look at the seven different tags available and how you might benefit from each.
Best 5 Features of iOS 9.3
By Conner Carey
A lot of people tell me that they are never the early adopters of new iOS updates, “I always wait at least three months.” I felt the same way before I started working for iPhone Life, but being immersed in all things iPhone has changed my perspective. If there were ever an update to download, iOS 9.3 is it. With new features like Night Shift Mode and Touch ID or passcode protection for the Notes app, there’s a lot to appreciate. Here’s the best five features iOS 9.3 provides and how to use them.
It’s Time to Enter the 9th Annual iPhone Photography Awards
By Conner Carey
Between the ever-improving camera and amazing editing apps available, the iPhone has become more than just an amateur's tool for photography. If you’re someone who loves to take photos with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, consider entering this year’s IPPAwards, also known as The iPhone Photography Awards. There is a long list of categories photographers can choose from including Animals, Tree, Nature, People, Still Life, Events, Sunset, and more.
How to Record a Music Memo
By Conner Carey
Music Memos is one of the most recent Apple apps the company has introduced. You’re used to Voice Memos, but Music Memos is made specifically for iPhone music creation. What’s really cool about the app is the ability to add Bass and Drums to a recording instantly. You can even adjust the added instruments such as choosing a Modern Kit or Vintage Kit for Drums. It’s not always perfect but the technology is amazing. Here’s how to record a music memo.
How to Change Your Apple ID
By Sarah Kingsbury
Your Apple ID is the key to using your iCloud account and making purchases in the App and iTunes Stores. If you want to change your Apple ID email address, perhaps because you no longer use that email, the process is surprisingly simple. Below, let's take a look at the steps you'll need to take to change your Apple ID email.
Opinion: Apple’s Spring Event Leaves Much to Be Desired
By Conner Carey
We all sat around the table as Tim Cook made his closing remarks saying, “this can’t be the end. It’s only been an hour. Is that it?” Beginning at 10 a.m Pacific Time, the Apple Spring Event was exactly what the rumors predicted with a couple unexpected features. Tim Cook began by addressing the ongoing controversy between Apple and the FBI stating, “we did not expect to be in this position, at odds with our government,” but, “We will not shrink from this responsibility.”
Apple Event Live Blog: Aw look! It’s a baby iPad Pro! 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil Support
By Conner Carey
9.7-inch iPad Apple released today is the second iPad Pro. With over 1 million apps in the App Store for iPad and 600 million iPads active that are over five years old, Apple saw a market for a smaller laptop replacement. Even though the original iPad Pro is still fairly new, the iPad Pro line-up is clearly taking over.
Apple Event Live Blog: It’s Official the New iPhone is the iPhone SE; Releases March 24
By Conner Carey
“The most powerful 4-inch iPhone ever.” Apple announces Special Edition iPhone with 64-bit A9 chip, giving it the same performance as the iPhone 6s but in a smaller package. So, the new iPhone will be faster than the iPhone 6s because of size alone. Plus, the iPhone SE will have improved battery life across the board. Apple has focused lots of attention on its camera with 12mp iSight camera, and it can capture Live Photos. The iPhone SE has improved low light functions, slow motion functions, and can capture 4K video.
Tim Cook’s Interview with Time Magazine on Apple vs. FBI
By Conner Carey
By now you’re aware of the fight on privacy and security taking place between Apple and the FBI. An iPhone 5c was recovered from the San Bernardino shooter after the terrorist attack back in December of 2015. In order to access the phone’s data, the FBI is citing the All Writs Act in its demand that Apple create a ‘GovtOS’ which would allow the agency to enter unlimited passcodes until the phone is unlocked. Tim Cook was recently interviewed by Time magazine on the matter, stating the whole ordeal feels like a “bad dream.”
How to Pair Apple Watch to New Phone (watchOS 9)
By Conner Carey
Pairing an Apple Watch the first time is self-explanatory, but there are extra steps to take to re-pair your watch with a new phone. I’ll walk you through unpairing your Apple Watch from your original device and backing it up safely, then I’ll teach you how to connect your Apple Watch to your new phone.
Dog & Bone Wetsuit Impact: Superior Rugged and Waterproof iPhone Cases for iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
By Dig Om
I recently had an opportunity to try out the newest rugged waterproof case from Dog & Bone; the Wetsuit Impact, and I have to say, it's one of the best waterproof cases I've ever had the pleasure of testing. It is a remarkably well designed iPhone case, with a great deal of attention paid to every little detail. Not only does the Wetsuit Impact (Starting at $79.95) provide some of the best, most reliable protection of any waterproof, heavy-duty case on the market, it also looks fabulous and fashionable while doing so. It sports a svelte form-factor with advanced technical design elements that elevate the status of this case to one of the premier cases of its class.
How to Preview a City’s Weather in the Weather App
By Conner Carey
3D Touch, introduced with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, is still a relatively new feature and as such, more Quick Actions and Peek & Pops are being added to third-party and Apple apps all the time. Every instance where I can use 3D Touch is a welcome shortcut, and previewing a city’s weather is one of those instances. You already know that you can have multiple cities listed in your Apple Weather app, but did you know you can use Peek & Pop to preview each one? Here’s how.
How to Prevent Apps from Updating Automatically
By Conner Carey
App developers are consistently releasing updates and upgrades to improve in-app experiences and to fix bugs. To make this process easy, your iPhone will automatically download available updates over Wi-Fi. Apps, books, and music you purchase on other devices are also automatically downloaded. If you prefer to updte your apps manually, here’s how to turn the option off.