iPhone Life Magazine Spring 2022

If you’re an Apple enthusiast (which you likely are since you’re reading this magazine), you know how hard it is to pass on the latest products. We often wrestle with that hard-to-pinpoint yet powerful allure of a new iPhone or MacBook and the reality that we may not need that new device. In this issue, you’ll find hands-on reviews of many of Apple’s latest products to help you get off the fence and make informed decisions about where to make (and how to justify) your Apple purchases. In my review of the Apple Watch Series 7 on page 14, I make a case for only upgrading to the Series 7 if you already own a Series 4 or older. After waiting several years and prudently holding off in the face of…

Sarah Kingbury, Senior Web Editor Levoit VeSync Classic 300S Ultrasonic Smart Humidifier ($79.99) I recently got this Wi-Fi-controlled cool-mist humidifier to save my office plants from the dry forced-air heat at work. It’s ideal for the office because I can use the companion app to control it from home and set an optimal humidity range that triggers auto-starting and stopping. Plus, the 6-liter tank holds enough water to last when I’m out on weekends. I predict my office jungle will thrive this winter! Elisabeth Garry, Feature Writer The New Yorker: Fiction Podcast (Free) I just discovered The New Yorker: Fiction podcast, which invites authors to pick and narrate a favorite story from the archives, then sit for a conversation about it with host and editor Deborah Treisman. It’s a great way to discover some real standout short…

Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro is loaded with updates Aand improvements that make it “the world’s best pro notebook,” as Apple executive Greg Joswiak proclaimed upon its release. But these high-end features come with a hefty price tag. Does the 2021 MacBook Pro warrant the price? Is it a better idea to wait for the refreshed MacBook Air that’s sure to arrive in a year or less? TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY? There are several factors to consider when deciding whether or not to purchase a new MacBook Pro. Let’s get into what Apple’s latest laptop has to offer, and whether you should buy one now. THE M1 PRO & M1 MAX CHIPS The most outstanding feature of the latest MacBook Pro is its two updated chip options, the powerful M1 Pro and even…

I’ve never gotten a Pro iPhone before, because I never felt like I needed it. Yes, I’d enviously eye the remarkable pictures my friends would post on social media that they claimed to take on their Pro or Pro Max, but I’ve always been happy to stick to the budget models, and my wallet has been, too. This year, however, I got the opportunity to try out the iPhone 13 Pro. I went in with some hesitation. After all, none of us at iPhone Life were too enthused about the minimal upgrades to the Pro this time. Now that I’ve tried it out, I can confidently say I like it, but I’m not sure I’m sold. Here is my first-ever Pro experience. LOOKS AREN’T EVERYTHING I knew I’d be getting some kind…

The Apple Watch Series 7 isn’t the upgrade I’d been hoping for, but I bought it anyway. Let me explain. Last spring, as Apple rumors began picking up, we saw renders of a completely redesigned smartwatch. It was going to have sleek flat edges reminiscent of the latest iPhones and iPads. It would house a blood glucose monitor, and, by some accounts, a sensor that measured stress levels. This was going to be a massive upgrade. But as September drew near, the forecast changed. Apple analysts broke it to us that we’d have to wait a whole year to see any of these upgrades! The watch we ended up getting in the Series 7 sported incremental improvements, but I found myself wanting it anyway. The slimmer display with rounded edges, full-screen…

A new operating system is as daunting as it is exciting, but we’re here to make it easy. Here are all the best things you can do with iOS 15 to make your iPhone experience more useful and enjoyable. From Focus modes to the redesigned Safari browser to camera tricks, this is your complete guide. THE HIGHLIGHTS Photos & Memories iOS 15 brought many exciting changes to your Camera and Photos apps, from LiveText, to the ability to correct misidentified people, to customizable Memory mixes. Learn all your new options (page 24), and maybe you’ll find a favorite! Focus & Notifications Your iPhone wants you to focus, and we’ve compiled the best tips to help you do just that (page 22). We’ll teach you how to bundle your notifications into one delivery, let your family…