Indholdsfortegnelse for Fall 2021 i iPhone Life Magazine

For a decade, we’ve been able to predict Apple’s release patterns like the weather. Each fall, a new iPhone and operating system are in the forecast, with a chance of upgraded MacBooks and iPads. This year, with iOS 15, we’re anticipating new features like media sharing in FaceTime, text recognition in photos, and a new Focus mode that helps you stay on task. The forthcoming new iPhone could have a longer-lasting battery and smaller notch, and we could see new AirPods and a MacBook Pro equipped with an even more powerful chip than the M1. Of course, we’ve got everything you need to know about iOS 15 (page 8) and the iPhone 13 (page 14) in this issue. But we also want to zoom out and take you back to…

I Phone 13 rumors are flying, and with fall on the horizon, it’s natural to wonder, “What’s next?” Apple will likely unveil the new iPhone by mid-September, and there are some interesting theories about the release, such as a bigger battery and the return of Touch ID. We’ve done some digging and have compiled the most compelling rumors for you here. WHEN WILL WE SEE IT? With the exception of the iPhone SE, Apple has announced its new iPhone lineup every fall since 2011. While Apple deviated from its usual schedule last year with the late October release of the iPhone 12, we typically see an earlyto mid-September announcement, with the release about a week later. Even with the variance we saw last year, we’ll likely see the new iPhone…

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BUILD GOOD HABITS Streaks ($4.99/month) Build up to twelve daily goals with an easy-to-tap app that comes with a complication for your Apple Watch! Streaks is perfect for microhabits and major goals alike. LastPass Password Manager (Free) LastPass is a secure vault for all your passwords and personal information. Stop wasting time resetting passwords and let LastPass help you work without unwanted distractions. Focus Keeper - Time Management ($4.99/month) Work on your ability to focus with task-specific timers. Complete one at a time and take breaks when prompted to maximize every minute. Try free for a week before committing! HIDDEN GEM Truecaller (Free) Truecaller identifies spam calls and blocks them. Spend your time on tasks that matter rather than arguing with robocallers. GET ORGANIZED Things 3 ($9.99) Manage tasks, set…

Have you ever held your iPhone 12 Pro Max in your hands and wondered, like David Byrne, “How did we get here?” It may seem like we’ve always had our smartphones in our lives, but in reality, it was just 14 short years ago when the first iPhone came out. Imagine the year 2007: no one owned an iPhone and the term “selfie” wasn’t even a twinkle in a future Instagrammer’s eye. Let’s take a walk down memory lane and learn what was special about the first iPhone that made it the household name it is today. THE SMARTPHONE LANDSCAPE PRE-IPHONE The iPhone was not the first smartphone: that honor goes to IBM’s Simon Personal Communicator, which was released all the way back in 1994. This early smartphone included a…

It’s easy to share photos, videos, and entire albums from your iPhone to your friends’ and family members’ devices. But, as Marvin Gaye once sang, “Ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby.” If you want paper photos you can frame, put in your wallet, or send to friends and family, you have several options available to you. You can print them at home; use an app to have them printed at a nearby store; or use a professional service that will duplicate and mail your pictures in a variety of sizes on things like photo paper, canvases, mugs, calendars, and stickers. DIY photo printing is a great way to make high-quality, personalized gifts and marketing materials right from your iPhone. The possibilities are endless! Here’s how to print photos at…

Ashleigh Page, Feature Writer Arteza Real Brush Pens ($32.99) Initially purchased for travel, these nifty brush pens quickly became my favorite medium. With a little added water, I can blend colors and create texture with all the versatility of regular paints, but without the mess. Amy Spitzfaden-Both, Associate Editor Cocofloss 3-Spool Set ($25) I love everything about this floss, from its colors to its scents to the fact that it’s made of natural ingredients that clean a lot better than the plastic stuff I was using. Plus, the packaging is sustainable! Erin MacPherson, Web Editor Logitech MS Master 2S Mouse ($63 on Amazon) I love my Logitech MX Master 2S mouse. I borrowed one and almost immediately decided to buy my own! Bluetooth means I don’t have to plug it…

Apple’s new AirTag is a device that helps you find those important items you’re always misplacing. You can attach one to your keys, purse, backpack, or even the elusive remote (with the help of some adhesive) and use the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad to locate it. Here, I’ll share my experiences with the AirTag, warts and all, after a month of hands-on testing. TRACKING DOWN ITEMS IN YOUR HOUSE I’m happy to report that as far as tracking misplaced items, the AirTag delivers on its promise. After a short setup process, I was able to successfully use three different methods to locate the AirTag, whether hidden in my apartment or left with a friend. Two of these methods will be familiar to Find My users: you…

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FOR CASUAL USE PicCollage: Fun Layout Editor (Free) PicCollage offers an easy way to make cards, social media posts, and collages of your favorite photos. Choose themed frames and your desired template, then plug in your photos! iMovie (Free) One of the easiest video making options is Apple’s native app. Choose effects, soundtracks, and video clips, then upload them seamlessly to whatever platform you prefer. EXTRA STORAGE Google Photos (Free) Upload and store photos to your Google account rather than iPhone, freeing up storage on your device and your iCloud account. Bonus features make organization easy. InShot – Video Editor (Free, In-App Purchases) InShot offers a hybrid of basic and premium features through oneoff purchase options for things like watermark removal, bonus stickers, and filters. LightLeap by Lightricks Pro ($19.99/year)…

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