Navigating the Apple and non-Apple ecosystems can sometimes feel like trying to speak two different languages. The “walled garden” approach of Apple, while creating a seamless experience between its own devices (think iPhone and MacBook), can make it tricky to connect your iPhone to a non-Apple laptop, like a Windows PC. I’ve personally grappled with …
You open your Messages app and are immediately overwhelmed by the sheer number of conversations. There are threads with friends from years ago, old group chats that fizzled out, and countless one-time messages from delivery drivers or verification codes. You want to clean up your inbox, but you’re a little hesitant to hit “delete.” What …
I love scrolling through Instagram. It’s my go to app for connecting with friends, getting inspiration, and just unwinding. But after a while, I started noticing something frustrating. The app would sometimes run a little slow, take up a lot of space on my iPhone, and even act a bit glitchy. I knew my phone …
I’ve been an iPhone user for years, and I’ve seen many models come and go. When I’m buying a used iPhone, or even just checking on an old device I have lying around, one of the first questions I ask myself is, “How old is this iPhone?” Knowing its age is super important. It tells …
As an avid podcast listener and music lover, I rely on my iPhone’s volume to be loud and clear. So you can imagine my frustration when, a few months ago, I noticed my phone’s volume was incredibly low. Whether I was listening to a song or on a FaceTime call, I had to strain to …
I often find myself needing to type special characters on my iPhone. Sometimes it’s for work emails, other times it’s when I’m chatting with friends about a brand or product. For a while, I struggled with how to get those little ™ or ® symbols to appear. I remember one time, I even tried copying …
I have to admit, I am not always on top of the latest slang. I’m a quick learner but I’ve definitely had moments where I’ve seen a message from my niece or a younger friend and thought, “What in the world does that mean?” This happened to me not too long ago when I saw …
Photographing the northern lights has always been a dream of mine. Living in the USA, it’s not an everyday occurrence, but during a recent trip to Alaska, I finally had my chance. I was armed with my trusty iPhone and a whole lot of hope. I quickly learned that capturing those stunning auroras with just …