By Dig Om updated on 05/14/2018 I’ve been a loyal Apple user for decades. I’ve also been an iPhone 6 Plus user since 2014 when the device was first released, with its large 5.5-inch, high-resolution screen, its dual FaceTime-capable cameras, its more powerful battery, and so on. The iPhone 6 Plus served me extremely well, so much so that I had little interest in changing iPhones. Recently though, I upgraded to the brand new iPhone 8 Plus; and if there’s one thing that has surprised me most about Apple’s newest model iPhone, it's just how little I’m impressed by it.... Read More
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By Sarah Kingsbury on Thu, 09/07/2017 A new report from DigiTimes, based on an article on Chinese-language site Economic Daily, predicts a big revenue increase for Quantas, Apple’s Apple Watch manufacturing partner. This is seen by many as a confirmation of the rumor that a new Apple Watch Series 3 will be announced along with the much anticipated iPhone 8 at the September 12 Apple event, with the Series 3 expected to be available for purchase before the end of 2017. The exact release date and price of the Apple Watch Series 3 are still unknown.... Read More
By Sarah Kingsbury on Thu, 08/31/2017 Save the date! Apple has finally sent out invitations and confirmed the rumors that it will hold its 10th-anniversary iPhone announcement on Tuesday, September 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater at the company's new Cupertino headquarters. At its event, Apple is expected to release the iPhone 8 and possibly the Apple Watch 3 and 4K Apple TV. After sending out the official invitations this morning, Apple finally confirmed the day for its September event by simply saying, “Let's meet at our place,” a reference to Apple's new 175-acre campus.... Read More
By Conner Carey on Mon, 09/11/2017 Apple’s 10th anniversary iPhone release is upon us, and a new leak confirms rumors that Apple will release a premium smartphone named the iPhone X and will also announce an iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. Here’s our iPhone X rumor roundup with information on Apple’s big 10th anniversary event, including image mockups, potential release dates, and more, now updated to reflect this latest Apple leak.... Read More
By Conner Carey updated on 09/14/2017 Last year, Apple released the Apple Watch Series 2. The second generation of Apple Watches was a swim-proof model with a GPS chip. But it failed to deliver cellular capability. Well, welcome to 2017! At its fall event, Apple announced that the Apple Watch Series 3 will have a built-in cellular chip. Will you be able to resist the temptation of a cellular Apple Watch Series 3? Let’s check out its best new features.... Read More
By Conner Carey updated on 09/14/2017 Before the iPhone 5, all iPhones had a glass back. But that also made them more likely to crack or shatter. However, Apple has improved the glass back game by adding a reinforced aluminum band around the edge of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and a surgical-grade stainless steel band to the iPhone X. Apple also used a special compound within the glass to provide added strength. It probably took more courage to reinstate the glass back than it did to remove the headphone jack last year, but we’re ready to give it a try. One thing is for sure, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X glass back looks stunning. And overall, it goes well with the new iPhone design. Let’s jump into some quick pros and cons of the glass-back iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X and see what you think.... Read More
By Conner Carey updated on 09/14/2017 The new iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone X have processors and cameras that are optimized for augmented reality. We’ve seen the mockups for months of a new iPhone with a vertical camera, meant to support augmented reality apps, games, and more. And although only the iPhone X has the vertical camera, all the new iPhone's have AR-ready cameras. At this year’s WWDC, Apple unveiled its new ARKit that will allow developers to create augmented reality in real time. Which is great for us, because it means that we’re going to see incredible AR coming soon for iPhone, iPad, and perhaps even Apple Watch. What all can this AR-Ready camera on the iPhone do? Let’s take a look.... Read More
By Conner Carey updated on 09/14/2017 It only took Apple years too long, but we finally will get wireless charging with the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Thankfully, this isn’t a feature reserved for the premium tenth-anniversary device. All of the new models Apple debuted today will have wireless charging, which means no more cables to required to charge up your devices. Just set your phone on any certified wireless charging pad and it’ll charge. Of course, after the company removed the headphone jack last year, you knew Apple had to come out with wireless charging. And to our surprise, your iPhone can charge with a standard Qi charging station instead of a proprietary wireless charging system as originally rumored.... Read More
By Jim Karpen on Mon, 06/19/2017 Whether you’re new to iPhone or have been using your device for a while—there are plenty of Siri tips and tricks you may have never tried. We know Siri has opinions on the meaning of life but what other things can you ask Siri to do? There are plenty of lists on the cool and funny things to ask Siri, but what about the useful things you can ask Siri? We’ve got you covered with 21 awesome and useful things Siri can do, many of which you’ve probably never heard of. If so, consider this a nice refresher. If not, prepare to be amazed as we scale the tip of the iceberg regarding things Siri can do. From using Siri as a calculator to finding out what planes are overhead, Siri can do it all. Here are 21 Siri tips to make sure you're getting the most out of this wonderfully helpful assistant. Click on the each title to read the full tip detailing just what things to say to Siri and what the AI can do.... Read More
By Jim Karpen updated on 03/29/2018 If you’re like me, you like things that are free. Luckily, Apple TV has plenty to offer in the way of free movie apps. Most of the free movie or free TV show apps allow you to watch streaming movies free on your Apple TV and some have an iPhone app for free movie watching on iPhone or iPad as well. You won’t get the latest theater releases here, but you will find classic shows such as Seinfeld, oldie-but-goodie public domain flicks, older documentaries, independent and international films, and much more. Overall, it’s surprising the amount of good free movies and free TV shows you can watch on your Apple TV. Here’s our ten best free Apple TV apps for watching free movies and free TV shows.... Read More
By Conner Carey updated on 03/08/2018 Managing multiple Instagram accounts used to mean signing up for another account and logging in and out to switch between them. Nowadays, if you want to make a second account on Instagram, you can do so and toggle between your multiple accounts seamlessly. Luckily, making a second Instagram account is fairly easy to do with the right instructions. If you already have multiple Instagram accounts, you can simply add an account for easier management of your Instagrams. Or you can sign up for another Instagram account while still logged into your original, but you will need to use a different email for each account. Creating a second Instagram or having multiple Instagram accounts is ideal for those who need an Instagram business page, are social media managers, or have super cute pets they want create an account for. With the ability to switch between your multiple Instagram accounts, you can keep them each separate but equally accessible. We’re going to cover how to make a second Instagram account, how to manage multiple Instagram accounts, and how to delete an Instagram account.... Read More
By Conner Carey updated on 09/14/2017 It’s official! You’ll be able to unlock your iPhone X with just your face. Today at its fall event, Apple announced the various new features of the tenth-anniversary iPhone, including the ability to use Face ID for unlocking your iPhone. Check out the photos from the event and more details on Face ID in the iPhone X below.... Read More
By Conner Carey updated on 09/14/2017 As the rumors predicted, Apple’s new iPhone X will have an edge-to-edge screen. It appears that there will be a small sensor and camera panel at the top of the iPhone; but the screen of the new iPhone X now stretches the full-width across. On top of that, the tenth-anniversary edition of the iPhone X will get an OLED screen for richer colors and less battery drain. Lastly, the iPhone X screen is slightly larger than that of the 5.5-inch iPhone 8 Plus model at 5.8 inches, but the iPhone X itself is closer in size to the smaller iPhone 8. We’ll go over all the details on what Apple announced below.... Read More
By Conner Carey on Tue, 09/12/2017 Now that Apple has announced the new iPhones, the big questions remain: when will the new iPhones come out and how much will they cost? We’ve got answers below. The new iPhone will have three different models to choose from: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X. So when does the next iPhone come out? Pre-orders for the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will begin September 15. They’ll hit store shelves on September 22. But, what about the new iPhone X? When does it come out and how much is it going to cost? Let’s take a look.... Read More
By Sarah Kingsbury updated on 09/19/2017 Should you upgrade to Apple's $1,000 new iPhone X or defend your dollars and opt for one of the more reasonably priced iPhone 8 models? Sarah and David fiercely debate this point in the 66th episode of the iPhone Life Podcast following Apple's tenth-anniversary event. The team also analyzes the significance of the tech giant's other big updates, from the cellular-enabled Apple Watch Series 3 to the 4K Apple TV.... Read More
By Conner Carey updated on 10/10/2017 Apple has released the official public iOS 11 this fall, which means it’s time to figure out how to use all the new features! Each new version of iOS comes with a steep learning curve, but we want to make it easy for you. That's why we created The Complete iOS 11 Guide for iPhone Life Insiders, and you can gain access to this video guide immediately when you become a member. This guide is packed with all of the how-tos, tips, and tricks you need to become an expert in iOS 11. We’ll cover everything you need to know, and we'll make it easy to follow with guided videos that’ll show you exactly what your iPhone or iPad screen will look like every step of the way. You’ll be teaching your friends iOS 11 tricks in no time. Check out a preview of the guide and learn more about the iPhone Life Insider membership below.... Read More
By Conner Carey on Wed, 09/13/2017 Yesterday, Apple gave us the complete rundown of its new lineup of iPhones. And there are a lot of new iPhones. Coming soon is the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. Of course, the iPhone X is Apple’s tenth-anniversary edition and it’s got the features to prove it. The most obvious is, of course, the edge-to-edge screen. But the iPhone X will also exclusively have Selfie portrait mode with new portrait lighting, Animoji: sharable animated emojis that speak and move as you talk, Face ID aka facial recognition, an OLED screen, and better battery life (than the iPhone 8, comparable to iPhone 8 Plus). But what feature or features convinced you to upgrade? Let us know in the poll below.... Read More
