Apple Apps

Apple announced its "Scary Fast" October event, happening on Monday, October 30 at 8 p.m. E.T. Apple is expected to announce new Macs, possibly with M3 chips and maybe a focus on generative AI. Let's dive into what we can expect from this upcoming event.

While cooking over fire may seem like an inherently primitive and lo-fi task, high-tech tools can make your barbecues easier and more enjoyable. In testing this new smart cookout gear, I was surprised and excited by how much it improved my cooking. Here is my definitive list of smart gadgets to help you channel your inner grill master and enhance your next outdoor gathering.

Whether you’re an early riser or prefer to sleep in, everyone wants to begin the day on a good note. In this world of modern technology, it’s easy to start scrolling social media or checking work emails the minute you open your eyes. This kind of routine doesn’t give your sleepy brain or body any time to adjust and find a moment of peace before you’re thrown back into the thick of it. That’s why I’ve gathered a list of the best apps to open before you put yourself out into the world that will bring a little bit of positivity, learning, good habit-building, and gratitude into your fast-paced life.

AirTags are an Apple tracking device used to help prevent losing your possessions. You can attach AirTags to your frequently misplaced items and use the Find My app to track them down, from near or far. But if you can track your own keys or wallet so easily, what’s stopping stalkers from using an Apple tracker to follow their victims?

Before getting an Apple Watch, I didn’t think I’d use it for much. Yes, we have some die-hard Apple Watch enthusiasts here at iPhone Life, but I couldn’t imagine using it as more than a glorified step tracker. Some of the stats it can record sounded cool, but it never seemed like something I needed, much less something that would make me a better person.

Lost Apple Watch? Don’t panic! I’ll teach you how to find your Apple Watch, even if the battery is completely drained or your watch is turned off. I’ll explain how to use the Find My device last seen feature to track your Apple Watch. I will also give you Apple Watch location tracking and loss prevention tips!

You might want to know how to delete your Apple Pay history for a number of reasons: maybe you bought a gift from a recognizable store or maybe you just don't want your transactions listed out. Whatever the reason, if you're wondering how to delete Apple Cash transactions or Apple Pay history, the answer is: you can't. You can, however, remove the card entirely. There are pros and cons to this, so let's dive in.

Many Apple users are familiar with Split View, a feature that allows you to open two applications on iPad at once. Did you know you can also use Split View to work in two windows of the same app open at once? I just learned this hidden trick that allows you to open the same app in two separate windows and work within them both at once. I'll walk you through exactly how!

Apple Maps has its strengths and weaknesses, and those weaknesses may lead you to prefer Google Maps. It can be a pain to separately open the app and type in an address every time you want to navigate, so you might be wondering how to change your default map on your iPhone. Unfortunately, you can't officially do this, but you can make it so every navigation you launch from your mail or your web browsing takes you straight to Google Maps. Here's how to set Google Maps as the default on your iPhone by working around Apple's limitations.