iPhone

Reactions To Apple’s Surprise And Shine Event

Thoughts on the iPhone 18 Pro, the new folding iPhone Duo, and what Apple’s latest event means for the future.

The iPhone 17 Pro: One Year Later

After a full year, the iPhone 17 Pro has proven to be the perfect size with an ultimate camera system. Here is why it is one of the best iPhones I have ever used.

The iPhone Ultra: What Apple’s Folding iPhone Needs to Win Me Over

I haven’t taken to the idea of a folding phone yet. Here is what Apple’s rumored iPhone Ultra needs to do to change my mind.

iPhone 16 Plus: A Year In Use & No Regrets

I spent a full year with the 16 Plus after years of Pro models. Here’s what I actually found — and who it’s right for.

iPhone 17 Pro: Why I Switched Back from the Plus

After a year with the 16 Plus, the pull of Pro features won out. First impressions of the upgrade.

First Impressions: Pro Max → iPhone 16 Plus

What it actually feels like to downgrade from a Max — and why it didn’t feel like a downgrade at all.

iPhone 14 Pro Max: Back to the Max

First impressions after returning to the biggest iPhone in the lineup.

First Impressions: iPhone 13 Pro

An amazing device — here’s what stood out in the first week with the 13 Pro in Sierra Blue.

Downsizing: Max to iPhone 12 Pro

First impressions of going smaller — and whether a compact Pro can still satisfy a power user.

iPhone 11 Pro Max: My Favorite iPhone Yet

A deep dive into battery, cameras, and why the 11 Pro Max was a turning point in the iPhone lineup.

Siri AI First Impressions: What Apple Got Right (and What Still Worries Me)

First impressions of Apple’s new Siri AI in the iOS 27 beta — what surprised me, and the one thing it does that no other AI can.

What WWDC 2026 Means for Writers

A look at the AI features Apple announced this year — Proofread as you type, Write with Siri, Safari tab groups, and more — and which ones are actually worth a writer’s attention.

What Is Adaptive Power in iOS 26?

Adaptive Power is one of iOS 26’s most useful new features — here’s what it does and how to make the most of it.

How to Use Playlist Playground in Apple Music

Apple Music’s AI-powered Playlist Playground lets you generate playlists from a text prompt — here’s how to use it.

The iPhone 17e is the budget entry point into Apple’s ecosystem — here’s how it fits into a writer’s ideal setup.

Fix Your Focus Modes on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

How to set up and use Focus Modes to reduce distractions and reclaim your attention across all your Apple devices.

iPhone Tune-Up: 5 Tips to Keep Your Phone Running Great

Siri, Keychain, Find My, iCloud backup — a quick health check you should run on your iPhone regularly.

How To Use Apple Watch Gestures

Double Tap and Wrist Flick are powerful, underrated features. Here is how to make the most of them on your Apple Watch.

The Surprisingly Frustrating Quest to Write on an iPhone

What actually works — and what doesn’t — when you want to use your iPhone as a serious writing tool.

Ulysses Writing App: The Complete Guide (2026)

A complete look at Ulysses — the distraction-free writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone — including features, workflow, and whether the subscription is worth it.

Customize Your Control Center

How to personalize which controls appear in Control Center for quick access to music, connections, and more.

Mastering Safari Tabs on iPhone

How to organize and manage your Safari tabs on iOS to keep your browser fast and clutter-free.

How to Switch Apps Quickly on iPhone

Gesture shortcuts for jumping between apps fast — whether you have a Home button or not.

How to Take a Screenshot on iOS

The button combos for capturing screenshots on any iPhone — with or without a Home button — plus how to find them after.

How to Use Search on iOS

iOS Search is one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — features on your iPhone. Here’s how to actually use it.

How to Make a Shared Photo Album

Create a shared iCloud album with friends or family — upload photos, leave comments, and collaborate from any Apple device.

Navigating Apple Music

A tour of the Library, For You, Browse, Radio, and Search tabs — everything you need to find and manage your music.

Listening to Apple Music: A Walkthrough

Playlists, playback controls, and swipe gestures — a beginner-friendly guide to getting around Apple Music.

Feature Requests: Apple Music Upgrades I Want

Better recommendations, manual music matching, and cross-device queue sync — a wishlist for where Apple Music could go next.

My Writer’s Backpack For Travel

The essential gear, devices, and accessories I pack to stay productive and get writing done on the road.

Why I Bought an Apple Watch Series 10 in 2025

Even after the Series 11 launched, last year’s model felt like the right choice. Here are my reasons and impressions.

AirPods Pro 3 Impressions

After a few days with the redesigned AirPods Pro 3, here is how they fit, sound, and whether you should upgrade.

Withings ScanWatch Vitals Review

A stylish, health-focused alternative to the Apple Watch. Does it offer enough to make me switch ecosystems?

My Apple Vision Pro Demo

Thoughts on experiencing Apple’s spatial reality headset on launch day, and what it feels like to use.