iPhone Life - Best Apps, Top Tips, Great Gear
Smart Bird Feeder Tracks Feathery Visitors (2023)
By Olena Kagui
Do you have a bird feeder and wish you knew more about the birds (or squirrels) that visit your yard and enjoy the snacks you provide them? The Bird Buddy smart bird feeder was made for people just like you! This cute and easy to set up feeder comes with a camera, solar panel, and an AI-powered app so that you never miss another feathery visitor again!
Best iPhone-Controlled Smart Vacuums for a Clean Home (2023)
By Olena Kagui
Do you still vacuum, mop, and clean windows by hand? The good news is you can now keep your home clean using smart vacuums while you kick back and relax. You can save so much time by outsourcing your cleaning and letting AI-powered robots do all the hard work with just a tap of a button on your iPhone.
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Reduce Head & Eye Aches with Screen Distance Alerts (iOS 17)
By Olena Kagui
It can be easy to get distracted and unknowingly damage your eyes by holding your iPhone or iPad's screen too close to your face. iOS 17 introduces automatic alerts that remind you to hold your device at a safer distance, which reduces eye strain and can prevent headaches, bad posture, etc. Enabling these alerts can even help you build better habits over time.
How to Tag Cats & Dogs in the iPhone Photos App (iOS 17)
By Olena Kagui
Pets are part of the family, and with iOS 17, you can finally add cats and dogs to the People album! We’ll teach you how to get your Photos app to identify the pets in your photos as accurately as possible. This lets you search for specific pets among all your photos and even create pet-specific Memories.
How to Share AirTags with Family & Friends Safely (iOS 17)
By Olena Kagui
The frustration of not being able to share an AirTag location with family and friends has finally ended! Anyone running iOS 17 or later on their iPhone can safely share AirTags with up to five other people. Because only the shared AirTag location is tracked by the group, it's possible to share AirTags, even outside of an Apple Family Sharing group.
Create a Custom Contact Poster to Display Your Name in Style
By Rachel Needell
With the release of iOS 17, Apple introduced a feature called the Contact Poster. Contact Posters let you choose what people see when you call them, so now you can display your favorite photo when calling your friends. I love this new feature and have already been experimenting and playing around with all the customization options. Here's how to do it!
It's a good idea to leave Screen Distance notifications on for kids, or if you're already suffering the effects of visual health problems like myopia or eye strain. But, here's how to turn off Screen Distance notifications if they're bothering you.
How to Pause Your Location on Find My iPhone (2023)
By Leanne Hays
Here's how to freeze your location on Find My iPhone, make your location stay in one spot, or even how to spoof or fake your location on an iPhone. Remember, use your powers for good, everyone!
iPadOS 17: How to Customize Lock Screen on iPad
By Rachel Needell
Since iOS 16 was released, iPhone users have been able to add widgets, adjust font, and change the clock style of their lock screens, but this feature was unavailable on iPad. Now, with iPadOS 17, you can finally customize your iPad Lock Screen. Here's how to edit the Lock Screen on iPad.
Quickly Reply to Specific Text Messages (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Texting is a breeze on the latest versions of iOS, thanks to the addition of the quick reply feature in iMessage. If you’re wondering how to reply to a message on iPhone as quickly as possible, this shortcut is sure to come in handy.
Never Miss a Text with the Catch Up Button (iOS 17)
By Rhett Intriago
Group chats are now much easier to manage thanks to the addition of the Catch Up button in iMessage. This feature allows you to quickly jump to the last unread message so you never miss a text.
Let Your Family Know When You Get Home Safely (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
One of the coolest new features in iOS is called Check In. This iMessage feature allows friends to temporarily see your location and automatically notifies them that you have made it to a specific location safely. Read on to find out how to use Check In on iPhone.
Fixed: Disney Plus Not Working on Apple TV (2023)
By Olena Kagui
Is your Disney Plus app not working on your Apple TV? Are you seeing a Disney Plus error code 42 or another number? Find out how to quickly check for a Disney Plus outage to rule that out as the culprit. Plus, learn how to troubleshoot Disney Plus not loading or working on your Apple TV.
Solved: How Do I Get My Phone Out of SOS Mode? (2023)
By Rachel Needell
Apple's emergency SOS feature available on iPhones is extremely useful when you find yourself in an emergency. But you may be wondering what does SOS mean on iPhone, or even worse, why is my iPhone stuck on emergency SOS mode? Luckily, we've found out the best ways to turn off SOS on iPhone.
Top iOS 17 Features Coming to Your iPhone This Fall
By Susan Misuraca
Wondering when you can download iOS 17? In episode 202 of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and Cullen share iOS 17 top features, release dates, and more, after a month of hands-on testing.
Will My Alarm Go Off in Do Not Disturb? Here's What to Know (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Does Do Not Disturb block alarms? It doesn't block iPhone alarms but it can block alarms from third-party apps. Here's how to make sure your alarm goes off if you have Do Not Disturb or a Focus mode set.
FIXED: Why Does My Wallpaper Keep Disappearing on My iPhone?
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If your iPhone wallpaper disappeared, it's likely due to a bug in your iPhone's software. Many people saw this bug with iOS 16.1.1, so updating to a newer version will likely fix the issue. But there are other possible causes, so here is what to do when your iPhone wallpaper is black.
The Best Pool & Beach Gear to Try This Summer (2023)
By Olena Kagui
Gone are the days when tech and water didn’t mix. Today we have a wide selection of water-resistant and waterproof products that can enhance our poolside days and beach trips. Living on Maui gives me constant opportunities to test the best beach and pool gear against the elements. I’ll share my favorite gear with you that passed the test of tropical island life.