Indholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2023 i iPhone Life Magazine

It’s surreal to be writing this Editor’s Message as we prepare to transition iPhone Life Magazine to a fully digital publication. As part of our plan, this issue is the last we’ll print as physical copies and ship to homes all around the country. Going digital signals the end of an era but also the beginning of an exciting new time for our magazine. With the switch to all-digital, we’ll have the opportunity to engage more directly with you. You’ll find videos, links, audio, animations, and quizzes to interact with in our articles. Ultimately, going all-digital will help us best fulfill our mission of helping you—our thriving community of Apple enthusiasts—to get the most out of your iPhones. A lot has happened that’s led us to this moment. When I…

THE TEXTS SENT ROUND THE WORLD If you feel like you send a million messages every day, you might not be that far off base! Did you know that, according to software reviewer TechJury, the average global number of texts sent per day is 23 billion? Whether written communication is your favorite way to connect or a necessary evil, here are apps to make texting safer and more fun. START A CONVERSATION Signal (Free) For those who value security, Signal is an excellent option. It offers end-to-end message encryption and it’s open source so users can spot weaknesses and request fixes. Threema ($4.99) Threema allows you to give absolutely no data to the app. It generates a random ID you can use to have friends connect with you, so…

DEFINE HEALTH YOURSELF A lot goes in to maintaining a healthy mind and body. These apps cover not only classic categories like fitness and nutrition, but also sleep, self-care, mental health, and more. What does health look like to you? HEALTHY BODY Welltory (Free) Gain an in-depth analysis of your health and stress levels through your heart rate variability. Sync with your Apple Watch or fitness tracker or use your iPhone camera. FITNESS WINNER! Apple Fitness+ ($9.99/month) Enjoy themed workouts, expert instructors, and perfect Apple Watch integration all in one app. If you’re going to pay for a fitness subscription, this is the one. MyPlate (Free) MyPlate offers easy food, macros, calorie, and nutrition tracking, all for free. Plus it integrates with the Apple Watch so you can…

Unfold (Free) “I really love using tools that allow me to combine my writing and my photography. Unfold is a fun way to do just that! It makes sharing snippets of my writing to social media way easier by offering a variety of templates to choose from.” - Rheanne Taylor, Video Production Manager Splitwise (Free) “Splitwise does the math for you. It takes all the stress out of tracking shared expenses. It can be used for splitting household expenses, but also for things like group vacations. The premium version gives you access to in-depth tracking and charts of spending for a more comprehensive household-expense-tracking app. You can also choose to ‘settle up’ what you owe the other people in the group in the app by connecting Venmo, PayPal, or…

With hacking making the news every few weeks, it’s high time to take a moment and tighten our digital defenses. Apple makes tons of privacy and security tools available, but it’s up to you to make the most of them. 1 Use a Strong & Unique iPhone Passcode Your passcode is the entry point to your digital security; with the keys to the gate, an attacker can walk right past the walls. With only your iPhone (and the passwords it saves), you can log in to most of your online accounts, so don’t make it easy! Make sure your iPhone has a passcode on it and use a 6-digit code rather than 4. To set your iPhone passcode, go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode (or Touch ID &…

ZIIP GX Series ($495) “If you like to pamper your skin like I do, consider checking out this at-home facial device. Using microcurrent and nanocurrent, this computer-mouse shaped device enhances your natural glow and encourages collagen production. The ZIIP comes with an iPhone app that lets you pick a treatment plan and follow along with 5-10 minute facial treatments. My skin looked dewier after just one try!” - Donna Schill, Editor in Chief If Books Could Kill Podcast (Free) “If Books Could Kill is a new podcast that takes aim at the lazy research and outright grifts behind some of the biggest nonfiction blockbusters of the past century. Hosts Michael Hobbes and Peter Shamshiri debuted the podcast in November 2022, and already they’ve covered such ubiquitous titles as Freakonomics…

Before getting an Apple Watch, I didn’t think I’d use it for much. Yes, we have some die-hard Apple Watch enthusiasts here at iPhone Life, but I couldn’t imagine using it as more than a glorified step tracker. Some of the stats it can record sounded cool, but it never seemed like something I needed, much less something that would make me a better person. Fast forward six months, and not only has my Apple Watch soared to the top of my Objects I Would Save in a House Fire list, but it’s led to real, sustained changes in my lifestyle. These changes not only benefit me, but also my friends, family, and even my workplace. How can a tiny smartwatch bring about such substantial improvements? I’m glad you asked.…

KICK BACK & RELAX It’s important to remember that our devices do more than help us work. They can also provide relaxation and entertainment in almost any circumstance, whether you’re traveling, at home, waiting for an appointment, or in bed with the flu. Here are the best apps to kick back with. SHOWS & SHORTS Tubi (Free) Tubi offers free movies and shows (legally!) without requiring a credit card number or account. You can also cast from your iPhone to other devices for a bigger streaming experience. Apple TV+ ($6.99/month) There are a lot of streaming services out there, but Apple TV+ offers seamless integration with all Apple devices, plus a wealth of high-quality original shows. FAMILY FRIENDLY YouTube Kids (Free) YouTube Kids offers children a safe browsing…

ELEVATE YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE Figuring out a meal can be as draining as it is delightful. These apps put the fun back in food, whether you’re eating out, ordering in, or flexing your chef skills in the kitchen. PLACE AN ORDER Yelp (Free) It’s hard to beat a classic. Yelp offers an intuitive layout and clear reviews of local restaurants. Perfect for finding new places while traveling or giving a local favorite a shoutout. PLANT-BASED PARADISE HappyCow (Free) If you’re looking for plant-based food options, HappyCow helps you out by letting users review vegetarian and vegan food options at nearby restaurants. OpenTable (Free) Need a reservation? OpenTable is here to help, showing you nearby restaurants and letting you book a table directly through the app. Choose your time…

I frequently call my Apple devices lifesavers. I would miss 99 percent of my appointments without the help of my iPhone alarms, but it may be a bit of an exaggeration to say I would die without my HomePod. There was no hyperbole needed for many of you who wrote in with stories of when your Apple devices saved the day! Once again, you came through with some amazing tales of your iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirTags coming to your rescue. I will reproduce several of them here, edited for space and clarity. Like any good dramatist, I know the value of rising action, so let’s warm up with some lower-stakes stories before we get into life and death. After all, your Apple devices saving the day isn’t just something…

DON’T WORRY, BE APPY! I recently had a favorite app turn on me. It was one I used regularly to check the ingredients of beauty products to make sure I didn’t slather anything too toxic onto either me or my toddler. Recently, though, I submitted a product they didn’t have in their database, uploading the label, ingredient list, and other details. After several weeks, they notified me that they had added this product to their database, only to find I needed a premium subscription to see it. We can rely so much on apps that errors and shortcomings feel like a betrayal. I took to the internet to find a replacement app that wouldn’t put work I did for them behind a pay wall. Fortunately, someone pointed me toward the…

HIT YOUR MONEY GOALS According to the Motley Fool’s financial review company The Ascent, two-thirds of Americans started 2023 with finance-related resolutions. Whether you’re looking to curb your spending, pay off your debt, or grow your personal wealth, these apps will help you reach any money goal you set. BUILD YOUR WEALTH TRADING FOR BEGINNERS Robinhood (Commission-Based Payments) If you want to trade but don’t know where to start, Robinhood is an excellent choice. It offers simple options and guidance to get you going. Webull (Free) Webull is for those with some trading experience. Enjoy an array of commission-free trading options and sophisticated software to make your trades. Empower Personal Dashboard (Free) Planning for retirement starts now! Track your financial portfolio, including all your investments, stocks, and more.…

SAY CHEESE! Did you know that the tradition of saying “cheese” while posing for a picture might have originated with President Franklin D. Roosevelt? Ambassador Joseph E. Davies revealed in a 1943 article in a Texas newspaper called the Big Spring Herald that he’d learned the trick from a “very great politician.” Davies served under F.D.R., so, while it’s never been verified, this might be another legacy of the 32nd president. SAVE & SHARE Google Photos (Free) If your iCloud is filling up, this app steps up. Move your pictures and videos over to Google Photos and delete them from your Photos app to clear up iCloud space. BEST FOR FAMILIES FamilyAlbum (Free) Create and organize family photo albums and share them with others. You can set up…