iPhone Life - Technology

How to Use the Preview App on iPhone & iPad (New for iOS 26)

Learn how to use the handy new Apple Preview app on your iPhone and iPad. Take or import PDFs and images; edit, markup, annotate, export, and more.

How to Turn Off Apple Music Song Transitions

Find out how to turn off Apple Music song transitions. If you don’t like the way AutoMix transitions between songs, you can switch this feature off.

Stop Unknown Callers with Call Screening on iPhone

Find out how to turn on Call Screening on iPhone. This handy feature silences unknown callers and requires them to say their name before your phone rings.

Fixed: Preferred Routes in Apple Maps Not Working

Discover the solution to fixing Preferred Routes in Apple Maps not working. This handy feature in iOS 26 shows traffic along your favored route.

How to View Your Visited Places in Maps

With iOS 26, you can easily see every place you've visited with any navigation app right in your Maps app. Learn how to find this new feature.

Quickly Silence Notifications with Wrist Flick (watchOS 26)

Discover the quickest way to dismiss notifications you don’t care about with a quick and simple one-handed gesture, even if your hands are full.

The Top Hits and Biggest Misses from Apple’s iPhone 17 Event

Apple held their annual fall event on September 9 and announced the iPhone 17 line, plus a few other upgrades and surprises. What should you get?

Lighter than Air: Is the New iPhone Model for You?

Apple just released the iPhone Air, but is it the right iPhone for you? Let's go over the features, price, release date, and compare it to other models.

iPhone 17 & 17 Pro: Better Cameras, Bigger Batteries

4 Reasons to Buy Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, or Ultra 3

Discover the four reasons to buy one of the three new Apple Watch models announced at Apple’s 2025 Fall Event: Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, or Ultra 3.

AirPods Pro 3: The Breakout Star of Apple's Fall Releases

This fall, a surprising device is taking centerstage for the most exciting upgrades: the AirPods Pro 3. Learn all about its futuristic new features.

Are you planning on buying any of the new products announced at Apple’s iPhone 17 event? Why or why not?

In episode 222, David and Donna give you the scoop on the iPhone 17 “Awe Dropping” event. From the thinnest-ever iPhone Air to the fitness-tracking AirPods Pro 3, to the hypertension-sensing Apple Watch Series 11, find out which hardware stole the show and what left us less than impressed.

Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3 Rumor Roundup

Awe Dropping: What to Expect from Apple's September Event

Apple has announced their fall event will be held on September 9, 2025. Learn what to expect from this "Awe Dropping" occassion.

How to Minimize Liquid Glass Effect on Your iPhone & iPad

Don't like the new Liquid Glass display feature on your iPhone and iPad? Here's how to minimize the effect quickly, and make your display more opaque.

How to Stop iPhone from Defaulting to FaceTime for Phone Calls

Need to fix the problem of your phone calls defaulting to FaceTime Audio instead of Cellular? Here's how to route your calls through Cellular on iPhone.

Optimize iPhone Battery with Adaptive Power Mode (iOS 26)

Quick Launch a Selfie with a Shortcut You Didn't Know Exists

In iOS 26, the controls in our Camera app have been tucked away, making the display cleaner but finding the mode you want more challenging. We all know that taking the perfect photo can require lightning reflexes, so here's how to launch into your camera mode of choice right from your Home Screen, bypassing your in-app controls altogether.

How to Use On-Screen Visual Intelligence on iPhone (iOS 26)

How to Customize iMessage Background on iPhone (iOS 26)

Translate Lyrics in an Instant with Apple Music

How to Send Apple Pay to a Group Chat on Your iPhone & iPad

How to Use Live Translation in FaceTime in iOS 26

Did Apple Redeem Itself with iOS 26?

Does this year’s crop of new iOS 26 features make up for last year’s failed promises of an AI-powered Siri? In episode 221 of the iPhone Life Podcast, Donna and Cullen report back on favorite features after a month of testing iOS 26, from the Liquid Glass redesign to AI calling features like Live Translation and Hold Assist.

Add Voice Memos to the Journal App on iPhone

Discover how to use audio journaling on the iPhone. If you prefer to vocalize your thoughts, you can record voice memos right from the Journal app.

5 Way to Get More out of Siri with ChatGPT

While Apple has yet to produce the much-hyped contextual Siri with Apple Intelligence, it has delivered ChatGPT integration to help make up for it. Here are five of the best ways to use Siri with ChatGPT to level up your iPhone searches.

Expand Your Kitchen Skills with These Top Food Apps

Cooking can be daunting, especially when you’re out of the habit. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting your culinary feet wet, these are apps to make cooking easier and more fun, not to mention delicious!

Reence vs. Mill: One Smart Composter to Rule Them All

Have you been considering a smart composter for your home? Do you want a better way to deal with food waste? I’ve tested two of the most popular smart composter models, Reencle and Mill.

10 HomePod Commands You'll Use Every Day

The Best Medical Tech for Health Monitoring & More

It is always a good idea to track your health, and smart trackers make it extra easy by transferring data and readings directly to your phone or even your doctor. I have really enjoyed using the latest technological advances to my advantage—replacing old-fashioned medical devices with more modern alternatives that do more than just report the readings. The biggest benefit of smart medical gear is how easy it is to track your wellbeing in the moment and in the long run, helping you catch any concerns before they balloon into something more serious. Here is the top gear to keep you healthy, comfortable, and well-informed about what is going on inside and outside your amazing body.

Build Your Best Budget: YNAB vs Monarch Money

How to Delete Phone Calls from iPhone in Seconds

Sometimes my call log gets cluttered with scam calls and telemarketers. What if you wanted to clean up your call log? How do you delete phone calls on the iPhone? Luckily, it’s very easy to erase calls from your iPhone’s call history. Let’s find out how to delete calls on the iPhone!

How to Use iPhone Background Noise to Focus, Sleep & More

The iOS 18.4 update quietly introduced an exciting new feature that iPhone users have been asking Apple for: Ambient Music, now available in the Control Center, offers background noises and ambient sounds to help you sleep, relax, be productive, and even feel better.

Open Your Most Recent Photo with a Single Tap

How to Sort Contacts by Business Name

Looking to sort your contacts by company name? This handy little trick will help you do that in a flash just by a few taps in your Contacts app.

Best Health & Fitness Apps for iPhone 2025

It's hard to admit, but no single app is the key to a healthy mind and body. Here are ten apps that help you build habits and get moving in order to live your healthiest life.

How to Pause a Video While Recording

Did you know you can now pause a video while you're in the middle of recording it? Here's how to use this easy but hidden iOS 18 feature.

How to Customize Apple Watch Face in Four Ways

Learn four ways to personalize and optimize your Apple Watch watch face!

Share Photos Online While Protecting Your Privacy

Did you know you can allow apps to access only some of your photos? Here's how to create an album with just the photos you want to share.

How to Make a Strong Password & Things to Avoid

Find out how to make a strong password and keep your accounts secure. Creating a strong password can be challenging, so we’re here to help make it easy.