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I’ve grown up with Apple as a cultural icon, a company known for groundbreaking personal electronics, yes, but also as a symbol of the elite. That’s not just because of the premium price of the devices—Apple products were the tools of choice for artists and entrepreneurs, and for anyone who identified as being a brilliant but misunderstood “misfit” as Steve Jobs dubbed them. While Apple has made small detours here and there, it has more or less stayed on course as an innovative device maker. With a spring announcement featuring celebrities as the main event, it appears Apple is now flipping that on its head. While filmmaking and publishing don’t necessarily seem outside of Apple’s scope considering the company’s musical history with the iPod and iTunes, for the first time,…

Evernote (Free, $7.99/month for Premium) Evernote is a user-friendly app that helps you focus on what matters most. It offers easy access to all your information and makes it simple to enter typed notes or scan handwritten ones. You can easily add all of your to-dos, photos, charts, audio files, and web pages in one single, organized location. Evernote syncs across multiple devices, is instantly searchable, and lets you share your notes with anyone you choose. While the Basic plan is free, you’ll have to upgrade to Premium or Business for more storage, syncing, and sharing options. Kondo – Routine Manager ($2.99) Kondo is a creation for the busiest among us. It reminds you of the little things in life that you might be overlooking. To start, you select categories…

LinkUp.com Job Search Engine (Free) This app’s intuitive interface will put you one step closer to landing your dream career. Browse nearly 2 million job listings (updated daily) from 50,000 companies; refine your search by keyword, location, company, or category for optimal results. Because LinkUp sifts through company websites for postings, you’re likely to find under-the-radar positions that often get overlooked by larger job-seeking apps. Glassdoor Job Search (Free) Maximize your job-hunting efforts with Glassdoor’s empowering search engine. You’ll find millions of listings with detailed salary reports broken down according to city and profession, as well as company specs and reviews from former and current employees. Sign up for a free account to save listings and receive job alerts, then upload your resume ahead of time to make applying for…

These days, apps are a great way to stay up to date with the news. Within this collection, you are bound to find one you love to use every single day to get informed—and fast! Apple News (Free) Apple News is every Apple lover’s dream, all wrapped up into one little app. When you first open it, Top Stories await you from news outlets across the country and the world, covering everything from the latest extreme weather event to celebrity happening. Scroll down into Trending Stories and Top Videos to see what people in the Apple-sphere are reading and watching. The For You section is where Apple News really gets good—you can drill down by news outlet or by topics and categories like entertainment, politics, technology or foreign policy, or…

The Apple Watch has many awesome features and useful capabilities. One of the standout offerings of the Apple Watch is the Workout app. With the release of watchOS 5 last fall came new fitness-tracking features that can help you achieve a better level of physical and mental health. Read on to learn six tips for getting in shape with watchOS 5. Note: Sadly, watchOS 5 is incompatible with the first-generation Apple Watch. 1. Track New Workout Types With every update to the operating system of the Apple Watch, Apple adds additional workout types to its tracking options. With watchOS 5, Apple added two new workout types. The watch can now track yoga, thanks to a new heart ratebased algorithm, as well as hiking, thanks to the ability to measure elevation…

If you came of age in the pre-smartphone era, you already know the basics of phone etiquette. But now that texting and messaging apps have overtaken phone calls as the preferred method of staying in touch, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the dos and don’ts of texting as well. Here’s how to avoid being the bane of the group chat, telling someone it’s funny that their loved one died, and snubbing someone just by letting them see that you read their message! Don’t Be That Person in Group Texts Group texts are a great way to coordinate get-togethers or to just keep in touch. But the sheer volume of message notifications can quickly drive people to leave the group. Here’s how you can help make group texts…

Listening to podcasts is a delightful activity; but with more than 660,000 options available on a variety of topics, how do you make your selections and keep them organized? A podcast or podcatcher app is a great way to have all your favorite shows in one place, but deciding which app works for you can be a challenge. Luckily, we are here to help! I’ve picked my favorite podcast apps for the iPhone; some are Apple Watch compatible, and a few have an iPad version as well. Features I look for include chapter points, offline storage, and the ability to export podcast playlists. But you may have different priorities depending on your daily routine and favorite devices. Read on to discover which app will work best for your podcast habit.…

Will You Sign Up for Apple Services? I’m a great fan of Apple, but none of the services appeal to me. I don’t want more access to movies nor the ability to access lots of magazines. -Jeffrey K. Sorry Apple, missed the mark on this one. -Rick R. I currently subscribe to the Washington Post, New York Times, and LA Times. I’ll subscribe to Apple News Plus when my current subscriptions expire … I’m hopeful that this subscription service won’t cut into the bottom line of these papers’ balance sheets. Newspapers have enough trouble staying afloat these days. -Debbi M. I don’t plan on purchasing any of the services with the exception of the Apple Card … The 2 percent cash back is appealing for most purchases as my current…

Need iPad and iPhone help? Sign up for iPhone Life Insider and Sarah will help you with all your iPhone troubleshooting and iOS-related issues. To learn more, go to iPhoneLife.com/Insider. Is there a way to merge playlists on my iPhone or Mac without individually moving each song? I have three playlists I want to merge into one. Sincerely, Musical Merge Dear Musical, You can merge most playlists in the Music section of iTunes on your Mac. You can either merge two of the playlists into the third or you can create a new playlist and merge all three into that one. Here’s how: Use your mouse to drag the playlist you want to merge onto the playlist you want to keep. If there are duplicates, you will be asked if…

Nine years ago when I started writing about Apple, articles signaling “the beginning of the end for Apple” were already commonplace. To paraphrase Mark Twain, rumors of Apple’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In that time, Apple continued to grow at an astronomical pace, becoming one of the largest companies in the world. Yet this year, Apple has started to show some chinks in the armor. In January, Apple posted its first decline in revenue for the holiday season since 2001 (that was the year the original iPod was released). To make matters worse, the decrease in revenue was almost entirely accounted for by Apple’s cash cow, the iPhone. iPhone sales have been flat for several years, but in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, they declined 15 percent year…

CALENDARS Fantastical 2 ($4.99) Fantastical 2 is the equivalent of Apple’s stock Calendar and Reminder apps rolled into one. App use is incredibly smooth; type or dictate pertinent details of your events, deadlines, and alerts, and Fantastical enters them for you. Tap a reminder or event to see details or edit the entry, and use the DayTicker to see your upcoming appointments by the day, week, or month. An iPhone widget and Apple Watch support ensure your access to Fantastical is quick and efficient. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) (Free) Countdown is perfect for special occasions and holidays, including repeating celebrations like anniversaries and birthdays and one-time events like concerts and trips. The app offers a running ticker of the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until your…

YNAB (You Need A Budget) ($6.99/Month) If you want a clear picture of your budget and to make a plan for allocating it, link your bank account to YNAB. This app allows users to assign every dollar earned to a category, be it a bill, savings goal, or an allowance for impulse buys. YNAB rolls with the punches, so if you go over your predicted budget for hobby supplies, you can cover it by lowering your limit for another area, like dining out. Prism Pay Bills, Bill Reminder (Free) Know you have bills to pay but can’t remember their exact due dates? Skip the late fees with Prism, a bill tracker that displays all your upcoming expenses along with how much money you have in your linked bank account. This…

LinkUp.com Job Search Engine (Free) This app’s intuitive interface will put you one step closer to landing your dream career. Browse nearly 2 million job listings (updated daily) from 50,000 companies; refine your search by keyword, location, company, or category for optimal results. Because LinkUp sifts through company websites for postings, you’re likely to find under-the-radar positions that often get overlooked by larger job-seeking apps. Glassdoor Job Search (Free) Maximize your job-hunting efforts with Glassdoor’s empowering search engine. You’ll find millions of listings with detailed salary reports broken down according to city and profession, as well as company specs and reviews from former and current employees. Sign up for a free account to save listings and receive job alerts, then upload your resume ahead of time to make applying for…

The Shortcuts app, a new addition to iOS 12, is designed to help you streamline your productivity on your iOS device. The shortcuts you create can be amazingly simple or incredibly intricate, depending on what you are looking for. Here is a list of my five favorite shortcuts that you can try for yourself. PERSONALIZING YOUR SHORTCUTS Each time you create a shortcut, it’s a good idea to name it and select a unique icon, so it’s easier for you to find. To do this, go to Library, tap the three-dots on the shortcut tile, then tap the on/off icon in the top right corner. From here, you can name your shortcut, assign an icon to it, and add it to Siri, as well as choose to add it to…

Location: Fairfield, Iowa Age: 31 Bio: Helen is a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter signed to Invicta Fighting Championships in the strawweight division. She’s also a professional pastry chef and culinary arts teacher. Find Helen on Instagram at helen_iansa_peralta and on Facebook at Helen Peralta. UFC: I use this app for studying martial arts, to keep track of my favorite fighters, and to study the competition. Trivia Crack: While most people check their social media whenever they are waiting in line or have a spare five minutes, I play this game. It is a positive distraction; my favorite part is that it allows players to create and rate questions written by other players. Netflix: This is my go-to app for entertainment when I travel. Interval Timer…

Following in the footsteps of Snapchat, Instagram introduced a feature called Stories that allows you to post photos and videos that vanish after 24 hours. Beyond embellishing your stories with playful GIFs, emojis, and a slew of face filters (been there, done that), there are all sorts of other story add-ons to be found in the App Store. I found six apps that can take your Instagram Stories to the next level and drive traffic to your profile. They can do everything from cropping your photos to the correct ratio to designing influencer-approved layouts. Get ready to see your creativity soar. GET STARTED WITH INSTAGRAM STORIES Instagram Stories allow users to post photos and videos that can be viewed for 24 hours. To post a Story, you’ll need to open…

All of us have had to plow through at least one difficult day of school or work after a less-than-optimal night of sleep. But what happens when a rough night becomes the norm? The Centers for Disease Control collects data about the sleep habits of Americans and reports that one in three of us are getting fewer than the recommended seven hours of sleep per night. Whether you can’t fall asleep, can’t stay asleep, or both, insomnia is not only miserable but also bad for your health. I’m one of those insomniacs who wakes up more nights than not after about four hours of shut-eye, and who’s unable to drift off again for at least an hour or two. If you’re like me and have spent many wakeful hours wishing…

Remast by Castanea & Rising Appalachia (Album available on Spotify and Deezer) “This album is full of profound creativity, heavenly harmonies, and a variety of instruments and influences. Vocalists Leah and Chloe Smith are sisters who have been making music together all their lives and who are making the world a better, more positive place with their expression.” -Rebecca BellonciEvanston, Illinois Uncivil (Podcast available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher) “If you’re a history buff or interested in civil rights, tune in to this podcast based on personal stories from family lore and lost letters from the Civil War, Reconstruction, and beyond. Each 30-minute episode is injected with humor and sass that you don’t normally find in drab history podcasts, and it’ll make you revisit your Civil War texts with…

SPECIAL SECTION HIGHLIGHTS Productivity tips for your personality: Humans are complex creatures, and trying to understand our own psychology when it comes to tech can be a challenge. Fortunately, author Gretchen Rubin has created a behavioral framework that explains much of how different personality types respond to expectations and goals (page 28). The Apps: Find top picks for job hunting, financial planning, staying focused, keeping up to date on the news, and more (page 33). Everything iPad: Take these iPad Pro apps for a spin (page 48); plus, a guide to iPad multitasking (page 44).…

CALENDARS Fantastical 2 ($4.99) Fantastical 2 is the equivalent of Apple’s stock Calendar and Reminder apps rolled into one. App use is incredibly smooth; type or dictate pertinent details of your events, deadlines, and alerts, and Fantastical enters them for you. Tap a reminder or event to see details or edit the entry, and use the DayTicker to see your upcoming appointments by the day, week, or month. An iPhone widget and Apple Watch support ensure your access to Fantastical is quick and efficient. Countdown App Free (Big Day Event Timer Reminder) (Free) Countdown is perfect for special occasions and holidays, including repeating celebrations like anniversaries and birthdays and one-time events like concerts and trips. The app offers a running ticker of the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until your…

YNAB (You Need A Budget) ($6.99/Month) If you want a clear picture of your budget and to make a plan for allocating it, link your bank account to YNAB. This app allows users to assign every dollar earned to a category, be it a bill, savings goal, or an allowance for impulse buys. YNAB rolls with the punches, so if you go over your predicted budget for hobby supplies, you can cover it by lowering your limit for another area, like dining out. Prism Pay Bills, Bill Reminder (Free) Know you have bills to pay but can’t remember their exact due dates? Skip the late fees with Prism, a bill tracker that displays all your upcoming expenses along with how much money you have in your linked bank account. This…

Do you have trouble staying focused? Yeah, me too. In fact, while researching this article, I found myself drifting off to other tasks that definitely needed to be done right away (plot twist; they did not, in fact, need to be done right away). It’s hard to say how much time we waste just worrying about how much time we waste. If, like me, telling yourself, “I have to focus!” feels more abusive than helpful, you’re probably dealing with an interruption to one of your executive functions. And while your smartphone use can be a symptom of an attention problem, it can also become part of the solution. Our executive functions govern all our task management skills, from deciding what we need to do next to staying focused on that…

Location: Brooklyn, New York Bio: Gretchen studies human tendencies and habits and how they affect happiness. She’s written New York Times bestselling books including The Four Tendencies and hosts the awardwinning Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast with her sister Elizabeth Craft. Follow her work at GretchenRubin.com. Timehop: Timehop shows you memories from your photos and social media from one, two, or three years ago. I like it because it reminds me, “Oh, this is where I was,” and then I also often forward them to family members who I think would enjoy them. It’s a nice, easy way to stay in touch with very little effort, and it’s really fun. 1 Second Everyday: We talked about this app on the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. So many people told…

If you came of age in the pre-smartphone era, you already know the basics of phone etiquette. But now that texting and messaging apps have overtaken phone calls as the preferred method of staying in touch, it’s a good idea to become familiar with the dos and don’ts of texting as well. Here’s how to avoid being the bane of the group chat, telling someone it’s funny that their loved one died, and snubbing someone just by letting them see that you read their message! Don’t Be That Person in Group Texts Group texts are a great way to coordinate get-togethers or to just keep in touch. But the sheer volume of message notifications can quickly drive people to leave the group. Here’s how you can help make group texts…

I love reminiscing about a summer road trip I took in high school with some friends. The most important items I brought with me (besides my bikini, because summer) were my disposable camera, carefully printed MapQuest directions, and my old-school flip phone. Back then, those were honestly some of the best vacation tools available! Deep in my nostalgia, that trip doesn’t feel all that long ago. But when I consider even the basic logistics of the excursion, I’m reminded that 2019 is a completely different time. Now, with the digital revolution fully underway, things like paper maps are all but obsolete. Don’t even get me started on those old plastic disposable cameras! Remember when you could barely handle the excitement while waiting a week for your roll to develop, just…

We all want to be healthy, and we want it to be easy. Not easy like lifting this 10-pound dumbbell is easy, but effortless enough to work into our busy lives of adulting—jobs, errands, TV binging (come on, Friends is a classic), and other important tasks we pursue daily. As someone who finds commitment and routine to be challenging, I’ve downloaded (and subsequently deleted) countless apps while researching for this article. I’m proud to say the apps I settled on can and (probably) will improve your health and well-being in 10 minutes or less a day. Stop, Breathe & Think (Free, $9.99/month for Premium) Honestly, if we all followed the directions of this app title, we’d be calmer already. Most of us could use a little help in this area,…