Serenity Caldwell
Serenity was formerly the Managing Editor at iMore, and now works for Apple. She's been talking, writing about, and tinkering with Apple products since she was old enough to double-click. In her spare time, she sketches, sings, and in her secret superhero life, plays roller derby. Follow her on Twitter @settern.
Latest articles by Serenity Caldwell
Emoji for iPhone, iPad, and Mac: The ultimate guide
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Everything you could possibly want to know about emoji.
How to use Clips soundtracks on your iMovie for iOS project
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
iMovie can’t access Clips’s many awesome soundtracks — but that doesn’t mean you can’t score your project with them.
Apple Beats Solo3 review: Gorgeous but flawed over-ear headphones
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
The Beats Solo3 are super stylish, but lack of noise cancellation ultimately dooms them in my quest for perfect wireless headphones.
Excuse me while I watch this Final Cut Pro new features video on loop
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Final Cut Pro X just got a huge update, and this awesome video from Trim editor Thomas Grove Carter shows you everything you want to know.
How to use rewards cards with Apple Pay and the Wallet app
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Ditch the keychain cards and excess plastic by using Apple Pay, instead.
How to view the desktop version of an AMP site in Safari
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
How do I switch from a Google AMP page to the real website? Here’s how.
Should you buy (or upgrade to) a 2017 Mac Pro?
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Apple's 2013 all-in-one pro machine just received a minor update — but is it enough to warrant a purchase?
Skeptical about HomePod? Me too. Use Apple's return policy to try it in your home
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Even though I loved what I heard, I’m still not sure HomePod is the speaker for me. But I’m going to try it.
How to stop HomePod and Sonos One from leaving white rings on wood furniture
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Apple’s HomePod has a silicone base, which can stain certain wood furniture. (As can the Sonos One.) Here’s how to keep that from happening.
Apple Watch Series 1 review: Second-best is still pretty darn good
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Debating an Apple Watch purchase this holiday season? The Series 1 is Apple's entry-level smartwatch, and it's excellent.
ElevationLab BatteryPro review: My new favorite Apple Watch travel charger
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Combine a Watch stand with a portable iPhone and Watch battery and you’ve got the Battery Pro, my new favorite travel accessory.
How to roam with your Apple Watch and use LTE data in a foreign country
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
The Apple Watch can’t roam. But if you have the right hardware and are willing to pay, you can set it up in a different country with little difficulty.
How to set up LTE and cellular on Apple Watch Series 3
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Considering a Series 3 GPS + Cellular Apple Watch? Here’s what you need to know about LTE and how it connects.
How to order the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus in the U.S.
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Want to pick up the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus on September 22? Here's how to do it.
How to use Authy to manage two-factor authentication on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Passwords are weak and often cracked. Two-factor authentication, which uses your phone number to send a secondary code you have to enter, is much stronger.
Home button not working on iPhone or iPad? Add a virtual one with AssistiveTouch!
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
If your Home button isn't responding, here's how you can use your iPhone or iPad's software to get around it.
Here's a transcript of Tim Cook's surprise Mad Money call
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Ten ways to pester and delight your friends on iMessage
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Grief your co-workers and get a smile from your friends with these iMessage shenanigans.
Reviewing the iPhone 6s and iOS 9: Six months later
By Serenity Caldwell, Serenity Caldwell, Serenity Caldwell, Rene Ritchie, Daniel Bader, Lory Gil last updated
The iPhone 6s and iOS 9 are six months old. Here’s what we think.
iPhone 7 is stunningly amazing at low-light photography
By Rene Ritchie, Serenity Caldwell last updated
From 12 a.m. to 2 a.m. last night, Serenity Caldwell and I walked across the Brooklyn Bridge to test low light photography on the iPhones 7. And it blew our minds.
iPhone 7 review: One month later
By Rene Ritchie, Rene Ritchie, Rene Ritchie, Rene Ritchie, Serenity Caldwell, Mikah Sargent, Lory Gil, Daniel Bader last updated
30 days since launch, how is iPhone 7 working for us? Find out!
How I drowned my fiancé's iPhone 7 Plus on vacation
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Or how I learned that underwater photography is fun, but probably best to do so at your own risk. (Or with your own phone.)
iOS 9.3 FAQ: Everything you need to know!
By Serenity Caldwell, Serenity Caldwell, Rene Ritchie, Lory Gil last updated
iOS 9.3 brings new features to the current version of Apple's mobile operating system for iPhone and iPad. And here's everything you need to know about it!
How to download music, movies, TV shows, and ringtone from the iTunes Store on iPhone and iPad
By Mick Symons, Serenity Caldwell last updated
The iTunes Store has over 43 million songs, over 50,000 movies, and thousands of TV series, all there for you to download, listen, and watch on your iPhone and iPad.
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