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How to Send Messages via Satellite on Your iPhone

1 week ago | iphonelife.com | Leanne Hays

Apple now allows iPhone users with an iPhone 14 or later, updated to iOS 18, to connect to send messages via satellite when there is no Wi-Fi or cellular coverage available. Here's how to use satellite on your iPhone to send messages!Why You'll Love This Tip:iOS 18 satellite messaging is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family members from rural locations. Messages via satellite allows users to exchange texts, emoji, and Tapbacks without Wi-Fi or cellular reception.
How to Send Messages via Satellite on Your iPhone

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Leanne Hays

8 hours agoA strong earthquake centered in San Diego County gave Southern California a rattle on Monday morning. According to preliminary reports from the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake measured a magnitude of 5.2; that number may change as the USGS gathers more accurate data. The earthquake hit at 10:08 …
How to Find Files You Downloaded on iPhone

3 weeks ago | iphonelife.com | Leanne Hays

Leanne Hays has over a dozen years of experience writing for online publications. As a Feature Writer for iPhone Life, she has authored hundreds of how-to, Apple news, and gear review articles, as well as a comprehensive Photos App guide. Leanne holds degrees in education and science and loves troubleshooting and repair. This combination makes her a perfect fit as manager of our Ask an Expert service, which helps iPhone Life Insiders with Apple hardware and software issues.
How to Secure Messages on Your iPhone & iPad

1 month ago | iphonelife.com | Leanne Hays

Use Contact Key Verification to ensure the person you're texting is not an imposter. Turn on Advanced Data Protection to secure all iCloud data, including Messages. Lock the Messages app with Face ID on your iPhone and iPad for extra privacy. If you want to know how to secure messages on your iPhone, the good news is that you can make sure your messages are private in a few easy steps. We'll cover best practices and features you need to have enabled to best secure your texts.
How to Go Straight to Voicemail on an iPhone Call

1 month ago | iphonelife.com | Leanne Hays

Folks everywhere are learning how to get more out of their retirement investments. Robinhood Retirement offers a number of great options no matter where you are in your retirement journey. Get started! My top security recommendation for all iPhone Life readers is NordVPN. It's been around long enough to be very trustworthy. With NordVPN you get: Military-grade encryption to keep your data safe from hackers. Malware scanning for all your downloads.
Is Apple Watch Screen Repair Worth It?

1 month ago | iphonelife.com | Leanne Hays

If you have AppleCare+ coverage for your watch, it can be inexpensive or free to replace your Apple Watch screen. If you don't have insurance, replacing your Apple Watch screen can cost almost as much as a new watch. If your watch is old or you want the newest features, you may want to replace your Apple Watch instead of the screen. Well, you accidentally broke your Apple Watch screen. Should you replace the screen on your Apple Watch or purchase a new one?
Mac Not Connecting to Wi-Fi? Fix It Fast!

1 month ago | iphonelife.com | Leanne Hays

Folks everywhere are learning how to get more out of their retirement investments. Robinhood Retirement offers a number of great options no matter where you are in your retirement journey. Get started! My top security recommendation for all iPhone Life readers is NordVPN. It's been around long enough to be very trustworthy. With NordVPN you get: Military-grade encryption to keep your data safe from hackers. Malware scanning for all your downloads.
How to Use Visual Intelligence to Identify Plants & Animals

2 months ago | iphonelife.com | Leanne Hays

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Fixed! My iPhone Got a Voicemail but the Call Never Arrived

2 months ago | iphonelife.com | Leanne Hays

If you get a voicemail and there's nothing in your call history, reboot your iPhone and make sure your software is up to date. A common culprit is that call forwarding is enabled. To check this: open Settings, tap Apps, select Phone, tap Call Forwarding, and make sure the toggle is disabled. If none of these solutions resolve your issue, you may need to check for problems with your service provider.
Should You Replace Your Apple Watch Battery? How To Know!

Jan 22, 2025 | iphonelife.com | Leanne Hays

If your Apple Watch is covered by AppleCare or AppleCare+, it can be inexpensive or free to replace your Apple Watch battery. Consider the age of your Apple Watch and whether or not you care about new hardware and software features when making your decision. Your Apple Watch battery won't charge all the way anymore, and you're having to charge more and more often. Should you replace the battery in your Apple Watch, or just buy a new one?