iPhone Life Magazine Winter 2021
The only magazine dedicated to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users. Each regular issue is chocked full of reviews of apps, accessories and Apple handhelds. It’s also loaded with tips and how-to’s, user profiles, business solutions, and more. To read it on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch download the free “Zinio Newsstand & Reader App” from iTunes App Store
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Every year, Apple fans swap rumors and eagerly anticipate the September iPhone event. This fall, many of us felt let down when Apple delivered a lineup of devices that were decidedly lackluster. Apple leaker Jon Prosser took to Twitter with a meme of clowns standing in line with a caption that read, “All the iPhone 12 users lining up to pre-order iPhone 13.” Ouch (see page 44 for more on the Apple leakers). I knew it was bad when my dad, who usually can’t resist a new Apple product, called me to say he was passing this year, adding, “They didn’t announce anything new!” To be fair, that’s not an entirely accurate statement. The iPhone 13 line lacks new hardware features, it’s true, but that doesn’t mean it’s devoid of practical…
stuff the iphone life team is loving
Erin MacPherson, Web Editor Apple Watch Series 6 ($399) I can honestly say my Apple Watch 6 is the best tech purchase I’ve ever made. It supports my daily health goals by tracking my workouts and calories. I use the various heart-related functions, including the Blood Oxygen Monitor, to help stay on top of a mild heart condition. Rheanne Taylor, Senior Video Editor Go Daddy Studio: Graphic Design (Free) This app (previously titled Over) has become one of my favorites lately. I like to combine my photography with my creative writing to create fun graphics that I can easily share on social media. Elisabeth Garry, Feature Writer You’re Wrong About Podcast (Free) If you love humor combined with thorough research, you might love You’re Wrong About. Hosts Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbes break down topics you’ve heard of,…
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SHOT ON THE IPHONE iPhone Life Feature Writer Olena Kagui took a cross-country road trip from Rhode Island to Seattle over the summer and documented it all with her iPhone 12 Pro Max. She captured these images solely on her iPhone—no extra fancy equipment needed! Most Popular The Most Successful Smartphone… Ever! The best selling smartphone was the iPhone 6, which sold around 220 million units during its production years. The upgraded camera was a big draw, as was its improved battery life. Funnily enough, two non-smartphones have the iPhone 6 beat for best cellphone sales. The Nokia 1100 and 1110 saw 255 million and 250 million sales respectively during their production years. IN THE NEWS El Salvador Becomes the First Country to Make Bitcoin Legal Currency Time to spend your Bitcoins! In what could be a…
the ultimate iphone 13 buyer’s guide
The Apple 13 Line is here with four shiny new models: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. We as a team were underwhelmed by the lack of standout new features, but there’s still plenty to be excited about in the 2021 lineup. Camera advancements are the highlight of this year’s iPhone, with Cinematic mode (a.k.a. Portrait mode for video) and Photographic Styles that let you create a consistent look in all your photos. Add brighter screens, bigger batteries, and faster refresh rates, and we’re looking at a solid upgrade this year. iPhone 13 Pricing, Storage & Availability: Availability: Available now Price: iPhone 13: Starts at $799 for 128 GB iPhone 13 mini: Starts at $699 for 128 GB iPhone 13 Pro: Starts at $999 for 128 GB iPhone 13…
which iphone should i buy?
IPHONE 13 PRO MAX • Size & Display: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion • Camera: Ultra Wide, Wide, Telephoto • Colors: Silver, graphite, gold, sierra blue Once you upgrade to the Pro Max, it’s hard to go back! The iPhone 13 Pro Max is the most expensive iPhone model, but it brings a bevy of fun and practical features to compensate for the heavy price tag. The iPhone 13 Pro Max has the largest screen of the 13 line. With a muted and professional color palette, both the Pro and Pro Max models offer a storage capacity of up to 1 TB (the largest amount of storage available on any iPhone ever!). If you love having the highest quality camera features, a larger phone, and a nearly inexhaustible amount of storage space,…
introducing the newest generation ipad & ipad mini
A new generation of iPads is here. The ninth-generation iPad and sixth-gen iPad mini are optimized for video use, including features like increased brightness, better color with True Tone, and movement tracking in videos with Center Stage. iPad Pricing & Availability: Availability: Available now Price: iPad (Ninth Generation): Starts at $329; Starts at $299 for Education pricing iPad (Ninth Generation) with Cellular: Starts at $459 iPad Mini (Sixth Generation): Starts at $499 iPad mini (Sixth Generation) with Cellular: Starts at $649 WHAT’S NEW WITH THE NINTH-GEN IPAD? The latest generation of iPad didn’t change much about the winning formula. It still has a Home button and a 10.2-inch display. It actually offers one less color; the eight-gen came in gold, but the ninth doesn’t offer that option, only space gray and silver. Both generations will run iPadOS 15, with…
