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.
Alto's Odyssey tips and tricks to help you escape lemurs, ride walls over chasms, and more!
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Come to the dark side of the desert: We have sandboards.
watchOS 4 review: Refinements and smarts paint a bright picture for Apple Watch
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
watchOS 4 isn't going to redefine how you use Apple Watch. But it continues smoothing the experience and makes it as enjoyable as ever.
VR on the Mac first impressions: The Mac, eGPU, and HTC Vive make for a dynamite experience
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
VR is coming to the Mac for developers and users alike, and it’s gorgeous. (If a bit tweaky to put together.)
Apps not installing on your Apple Watch? Here's the fix!
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
If you’re having trouble installing apps to your Apple Watch, try these fixes.
PayPal, this is the wrong way to do password security
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Log in from a weird device? PayPal's first security measure is to offer you a straightforward password reset form. This is terrible. Here's how to fix it.
Apple Music review: Two years later, the service is finding its voice
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Apple’s music subscription service still trails Spotify in total users, but its sound has never been clearer.
How to use sudo with Touch ID on your Mac
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Use Terminal often? This tip from Panic's Cabel Sasser could help speed up your workflow.
How to turn your Apple Watch into a flashlight
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
In watchOS 4, your Apple Watch can become a wrist-based flashlight.
What happened to Game Center in iOS 10?
By Luke Filipowicz, Serenity Caldwell last updated
Why can't I add or delete Game Center friends anymore? It has to do with how Game Center evolved in iOS 10.
Charge your Bluetooth headphones with Twelve South's Fermata stand
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
Not only is the Fermata a gorgeous wireless headphone stand, but it charges your headphones, too.