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Hello, readers! The holidays are upon us, and that means we’re entering buying season, where we finally splurge on the gadgets we’ve been eyeing all year and shower everyone on our list with gifts. In anticipation, our editorial team has been hustling this fall putting together our most comprehensive buyer’s guide we’ve ever created. With more than a dozen categories spanning from classics like headphones (page 32) and smart home (page 34) to newer entries like nature & travel (page 40) and pet gear (page 43), we’ve rounded up the best, highest-quality products at a variety of price points so you can use us as your go-to resource as you shop. The New & Improved Buyer’s Guide—A Shift in Methodology We’ve also refined our process and methodology for testing and…
MIXED REALITY MESSAGING Brands Are Utilizing AR for Marketing AR is bridging the gap between online and in-person shopping. Brands like Coca Cola have taken advantage of this, offering things like interactive billboard displays and coupons for free drinks. Beauty brands like Maybelline take it one step further, allowing you to try on products using your iPhone camera. Just remember, once AR is involved, you don’t know what tweaks are happening to make you look better to convince you to make the purchase! ART TECHO Xreart Turns Old Devices into Artwork If you’ve ever felt like the original iPhone could be a museum piece, you’re not wrong. A tech art company called Xreart takes old devices of all kinds—phones, watches, gaming consoles, and more—deconstructs them, and frames the pieces with…
My wife kept telling me to turn the TV down. My friends were tiring of having to repeat themselves. I strained to hear during meetings. So, five years ago, I succumbed and went to a hearing specialist. A 15-minute test revealed I had mild to moderate hearing loss. Thousands of dollars bought me state-of-the-art hearing aids that connected to my iPhone via Bluetooth and an app. The hearing aids proved inefficient and clumsy enough that I only wore them when I really needed them. Then, Apple announced that my AirPods Pro 2 could be used as FDA-approved hearing aids for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. I tested them as soon as the software was released. First, I installed iOS 18.1, the initial Apple Intelligence update, on my phone.…
Dear iPhone Life Readers, iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence are finally here! There are so many cool new things you can do with your iPhone. That’s why there’s never been a better time for me to tell you about iPhone Life Insider. When you become an Insider, you get instant access to our in-depth guide covering all of the exciting new features (and the hidden ones) with iOS 18. You’ll also get our brand-new course that teaches everything you need to know about Apple Intelligence. Get all of that and more with our iPhone Life Insider program. It’s a treasure trove of carefully curated tips, guides, and courses designed by our team of tech educators to meet your needs, whether you’re just getting started or are an advanced user.…
Apple’s fall launch of the new iPhone 16 line was exciting for those of us keen to see Pro features packed into base model devices. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus offer tons of updates, including new features like the Camera Control button and an upgraded camera system, faster performance thanks to the A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence features. If you’re a committed iPhone enthusiast or are looking to get the ultimate creative camera, audio, and video features for your iPhone, you’re likely to be intrigued by the 16 Pro and Pro Max models. Let’s take a look at these four new additions to the iPhone family. THE IPHONE 16 & 16 PLUS: THE UPGRADE FOR (ALMOST) EVERYONE The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus don’t include a lot…
I’m usually an odd numbers girl; I update my iPhone every other year, jumping from the 11, to the 13, and last year I opted for the 15. However, with Apple’s promised massive updates with Apple Intelligence, I wanted to get my hands on a phone that was specifically designed to run these features, and, well, so far, the ride hasn’t been a smooth one. A ROCKY START One thing I love when upgrading my Apple devices is the pure simplicity of transferring one device to another. While I know iPhone transfers take a little longer than other devices, it’s usually just as easy. This time, however, it was not. I followed the usual prompts to switch with the usual amount of success, and then I agreed to install the…
