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How to use your iPhone’s new Journal app in iOS 17.2

Apple's iOS 17.2 update has arrived with its highly anticipated Journal app. Here's how to get everything out of the new journalling experience.
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How to use Apple Music’s Favorite Songs playlist in iOS 17

Apple has added various new features in Apple Music that make it easier to keep track of your favorite songs, playlists, and albums. Here's how to use them.
Spatial Video on Apple Vision Pro.

How to use spatial video recording in iOS 17.2 (and why it’s a big deal)

Apple's iOS 17.2 added a new feature to the iPhone called spatial video recording. But what is it, how does it work, and why should you care?
iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium showing side view of Action and volume buttons in front of a Christmas tree.

3 months later, this is still my favorite iPhone 15 Pro feature

The iPhone 15 Pro has been out for nearly three months. There's a lot I love about it, but one feature still stands out as something special.
Rear camera view of the iPhone 16 leaked design models.

I really hope the iPhone 16 doesn’t look like this

Apple is not one for wild experiments. But leaked models for the upcoming iPhone 16 design offer a regressive peek into shameless aesthetic complacency.
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How to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch

Did you know you can use your Apple Watch to safely unlock your iPhone? It's true! Here's how to get it set up on your devices.
A person holding the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

iOS 17.3 will give your iPhone a much-needed security upgrade

Having your iPhone get stolen can be an enormous (and costly) headache. Thankfully, Apple has added a new feature in iOS 17.3 to address this head-on.
Black Nomad Stand One Max charging stand on household table with iPhone, Apple Watch Ultra, and AirPods Pro docked and charging.

Nomad’s new iPhone charger is ridiculous in all the right ways

Nomad has released the Stand One Max, an elegant 3-in-1 stand that provides fast charging for an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.
Apple Journal app on iPhone 15 Pro.

iOS 17.2 just arrived — here’s what’s new in the big iPhone update

Apple's big iOS 17.2 update is now available, bringing the Journal app that was missing from the initial iOS 17 release earlier this year.
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17 iPhone apps I couldn’t live without in 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, let's look back and talk about the iPhone apps that I simply couldn't do without this year.
Someone using the camera app on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Want to make a movie on your iPhone? Experts told me their secrets

A BAFTA-winning filmmaker tells us you don't need the latest phones. The mind behind the world's first phone film festival wants you to just start.
A video playing on the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.

You’re all wrong — 60Hz on the iPhone is fine

As much as I hate to admit it, one of the most talked-about rumors for the iPhone 16 is a nonissue. A refresh rate of 60Hz works just fine on the iPhone.
The Apple logo on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Much-desired iPhone feature may not arrive until 2027

A design feature that's gradually making its way to Android phones may not arrive on the iPhone for another four years.
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The living room tripod is now officially a thing you need

If you have an iPhone and an Apple TV, you need one more thing to perfect your holiday group video calls — a tripod.
Launch screen of the Beeper Mini app.

This app put iMessage on my Android phone — and it blew me away

Beeper Mini brings iMessage to Android. Takes away the green bubble shame. Doesn't rely on a hack. But above all, it promises an ever better messaging future.
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The best personal finance apps in 2023 for iPhone and Android

Stay on top of your finances with the best personal finance apps for Android and iOS. And guess what? Many of these won’t cost you a dime to use.
Apple App Store Awards 2023 logo.

These developers are doing something amazing with iPhone and iPad apps

What makes iPhone and iPad apps special in 2023? We chatted with award-winning developer teams to learn exactly that.
A green iPhone 15 lock screen.

There’s only one reason I’m still using an iPhone in 2023

Spending two weeks with an iPhone 15 has taught me that I'm always going to be an Android user — but one iPhone feature is so good I'll really miss it.
The App Store on an iPhone, showing searching results for "stock trading apps."

The best stock-trading apps for iPhone and Android in 2023

Whether you're an experienced trader or newbie, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to stock-trading apps. Here are the best of them for iOS and Android.
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Apple Music Replay 2023: how to find your replay experience

Do you know what songs you listened to the most on Apple Music this year? How about your favorite artist? All will be revealed with Apple Music Replay 2023.
Ceramic Shield on the iPhone 14 Pro, with light to show scratches.

This is what an iPhone looks like after a year with no screen protector

What does an iPhone look like after you use it for an entire year without a screen protector? We found out so you don't have to.
Apple Journal app on iPhone 15 Pro.

I tried the iPhone’s new Journal app. Here’s what’s good (and bad)

Apple's Journal app in iOS 17 is a smart idea, and an example of how AI can be useful for mindfulness. Here's what happened when I tried it for myself.
A person wearing the Google Pixel Watch 2.

Does the Google Pixel Watch work with an iPhone?

Google's Pixel Watch 2 packs in some nice improvements to give other Android smartwatches a run for their money — but is it a viable Apple Watch alternative?
Lock Screen on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The best iPhone 15 Pro Max screen protectors in 2023

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the biggest and most powerful iPhone money can buy. Protect its 6.7-inch display from harm with these screen protectors.
Someone holding the Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max.

It looks like the iPhone 16 will get a big design upgrade

Following overheating complaints with the iPhone 15 Pro series, it looks like the iPhone 16 will have a new way to prevent similar issues next year.
iPhone 15 Pro showing One Drop app and kit.

How I use my Apple Watch and iPhone to manage my diabetes

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The iPhone and Apple Watch are valuable tools for diabetes management — here's how I use them to control my diabetes.
Now to unblock a number on your iPhone.

How to unblock a number on your iPhone

Has the time come to unblock a co-worker, former partner, or telemarketer? Here's how to do it on your iPhone in a few simple steps.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro showing the screens.

The iPhone is getting out of control

Apple releases a lot of iPhones each year. It's started to make the iPhone feel complicated and confusing — and it's time to simplify things.
Notifications on an iPhone with iOS 16.

iOS 17: How to move notifications to the top of your lock screen

Have an iPhone running iOS 17? Unhappy with how your notifications look on the lock screen? Here's how to change them!
Purple iPhone 14 (left) and a green iPhone 15 in hand.

This iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 camera test is closer than I expected

Is the iPhone 15 camera that much better than the iPhone 14? We put them both to the test to find out.
An iPhone 15 Pro showing the main iMessage screen.

I love Apple, but it’s totally wrong about iMessage and RCS

I love Apple and I love my iPhone. But when it comes to iMessage and RCS, Apple is totally in the wrong. Here's why.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro showing the screens.

iOS 17: How to change the clock font on your iPhone

Did you know you can change how your lock screen's clock looks in iOS 17? Here’s an easy step-by-step guide to help you change the font and its color.
Blue Titanium (left) and Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pros on a concrete bench.

4 AI features I want in my next iPhone

Whether you love it or hate it, AI is here to stay, and even Apple is looking into it. Here are some AI features I would love to see on the iPhone.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max inside the Adore June pouch.

I figured out how to protect my iPhone without an ugly case

I don't want a case on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, but I still want to give it a fighting chance of survival. This is what I chose to help protect it.