Everything You Can Do with the Camera Control Button on Your iPhone 16 or 16 Pro

Everything You Can Do with the Camera Control Button on Your iPhone 16 or 16 Pro

blognet   Tuesday, October 01, 2024   Comment  

The devices in the new iPhone 16 series lineup have one feature no other iPhone models have: a physical Camera Control button. If you use your iPhone to take photos or record videos, the Camera Control speeds up the process and gives you immediate control over adjusting settings and values using intuitive gestures. But what exactly can you do with it? As its name suggests, Camera Control first seems like just another addition to the stock Camera app, but dig deeper, and you'll find that it packs more power and potential than just that. So, let's take a closer look at what this button can do... more

Master iOS 18's T9 Dialing for Lightning-Fast Contact Searches on Your iPhone

Master iOS 18's T9 Dialing for Lightning-Fast Contact Searches on Your iPhone

blognet   Thursday, September 26, 2024   Comment  

Tech tends to move forward without looking back, but that doesn't mean new is always better. One feature that dominated mobile phones in the late '90s had made a comeback thanks to Apple, and you can take advantage of it on your iPhone when making calls. Text on 9 keys, known better as T9, is a predictive text technology that makes texting possible on old-fashioned phones with physical keypads. On these cell phones, letters occupy digits 2 through 9, with the 1 key used for punctuation, the number sign or pound sign key (#) as shift, and the star key (*) used as a space. Since you had to... more

Your iPhone's Action Button Has Way More Actions to Choose From — Here's What's New and Changed with iOS 18

Your iPhone's Action Button Has Way More Actions to Choose From — Here's What's New and Changed with iOS 18

blognet   Thursday, September 19, 2024   Comment  

If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, your Action button has even more actions it can perform thanks to the iOS 18 software update. These actions are also available on the iPhone 16 series lineup — the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max — all of which have the Action button. As of the latest iOS 17 update, you can assign the Action button to any of the following tasks. For any selected action besides No Action, just hold down the Action button on the side of your iPhone to have it perform the task. Accessibility: Quickly use an accessibility feature. Choices include Apple Watch... more

Your iPhone's Hidden Back Tap Button Has 6 More Actions Available with iOS 18

Your iPhone's Hidden Back Tap Button Has 6 More Actions Available with iOS 18

blognet   Wednesday, September 18, 2024   Comment  

There are more actions available for the Action button, but only a handful of iPhone models have that button. However, there is another button with new features you can use, and you can access all the fresh features on any iPhone model that can run iOS 18. The button in question is Back Tap, which isn't technically a button since there isn't a physical mechanism to press or click or an onscreen item to tap. Instead, Back Tap lets you tap the back of your iPhone two or three times to trigger whatever action you assign to its double-tap and triple-tap gestures. It can detect these gestures... more

Your iPhone's Clock App Just Got a Big New Feature with iOS 18

Your iPhone's Clock App Just Got a Big New Feature with iOS 18

blognet   Tuesday, September 17, 2024   Comment  

When iOS 17 first came out, the iPhone's Clock app received a giant new feature, one that lets you set multiple timers and keep track of them on the Lock Screen, Notification Center, and Dynamic Island. Now, the iOS 18 software update gives us something just as exciting for the stopwatch. In an early iOS 17.4 beta build, Apple previewed what Live Activities for Clock's stopwatch tool would look like. Unfortunately, the Live Activity never showed up in the stable iOS 17.4, nor any future iOS 17 software updates. But it's finally useable with iOS 18, released on Sept. 16. On iOS 18, as well as... more

22 Features the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Models Have That Other iPhones Don't

22 Features the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro Models Have That Other iPhones Don't

blognet   Thursday, September 12, 2024   Comment  

While many of the features in the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series build on what we've seen in previous iPhone models, Apple has packed the 2024 lineup with iOS 18 and plenty of fresh upgrades worth considering. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max boast several groundbreaking features, like a 6.9-inch display and ProRes video recording at up to 120 fps, and the standard iPhone 16 and 16 Plus still deliver notable improvements over last year's models. Features exclusive to the Pro versions are noted, but most of these exciting additions are available across the entire iPhone 16 lineup. The four new... more

21 iPhone 16 Pro Features You Won't Find on Apple's iPhone 16 or 16 Plus

21 iPhone 16 Pro Features You Won't Find on Apple's iPhone 16 or 16 Plus

blognet   Tuesday, September 10, 2024   Comment  

The new iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max are worth upgrading to, but if you want more advanced features, especially for the camera, you may want to take a closer look at the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. While all four 2024 iPhone models have the new Camera Control button, 48 MP Fusion cameras, spatial photo and video capture, new Photographic Styles, a stronger Ceramic Shield front, faster MagSafe charging, USB-C connectivity, and iOS 18, there are still quite a few areas where the Pro models have a leg up over the non-Pro models. Some of the features below are exclusive to... more

These Are the Only Differences Between iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max

These Are the Only Differences Between iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max

blognet   Monday, September 09, 2024   Comment  

While Apple keeps the Pro and Pro Max iPhone models nearly the same this year, there are still a few differences between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Knowing them may help you decide which Pro model to get. Usually, the Pro Max has better camera specs than the Pro version, but this year's camera is the same for both the front and rear camera systems. For example, they both have a tetraprism lens for 5x optical zoom, up to 25x digital zoom, and 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilization and autofocus, all of which were only available on the iPhone 15 Pro Max model last year. Still... more

iPhone 16 Series — Preorder and Release Dates, Prices, and Where to Get One

iPhone 16 Series — Preorder and Release Dates, Prices, and Where to Get One

blognet   Monday, September 09, 2024   Comment  

Apple is announcing the new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro series models today, Sept. 9, and the focus on this year's smartphones is Apple Intelligence with an even smarter Siri. But generative artificial intelligence isn't the only new feature these devices come with. You can expect improved cameras, a more advanced processor, new buttons, and more. We expect preorders to go live at the end of the week. At the "It's Glowtime" event on Monday, Sept. 9, Apple will be showing off the new iPhone lineup and other devices, which could include new devices for Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPad. As for the new... more

Your iPhone's Hidden Back Tap Button Has 5 More Actions Available with iOS 18

Your iPhone's Hidden Back Tap Button Has 5 More Actions Available with iOS 18

blognet   Friday, September 06, 2024   Comment  

There are more actions available for the Action button, but only a handful of iPhone models have that button. However, there is another button with new features you can use, and you can access all the fresh features on any iPhone model that can run iOS 18. The button in question is Back Tap, which isn't technically a button since there isn't a physical mechanism to press or click or an onscreen item to tap. Instead, Back Tap lets you tap the back of your iPhone two or three times to trigger whatever action you assign to its double-tap and triple-tap gestures. It can detect these gestures... more

11 New Apple Maps Features That Improve Hikes, Search, Favorites, Saved Locations, and More on Your iPhone

11 New Apple Maps Features That Improve Hikes, Search, Favorites, Saved Locations, and More on Your iPhone

blognet   Thursday, September 05, 2024   Comment  

Apple Maps just received a major upgrade in its latest software update, and some of its new features are perfect for urban explorers, national park adventurers, and everyday travelers alike. Some of these enhancements provide more personalized and precise guidance, making every journey more enjoyable and efficient. One of the most exciting additions, custom walking maps, is a game changer for both city dwellers and tourists since you can create personalized routes that cater to your specific interests and needs. Imagine planning a walking tour of a new city, highlighting landmarks, cafes, and... more

Your iPhone's Action Button Has 19 More Actions Available — Here's What's New and Changed with iOS 18

Your iPhone's Action Button Has 19 More Actions Available — Here's What's New and Changed with iOS 18

blognet   Thursday, August 29, 2024   Comment  

If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, your Action button has even more actions it can perform thanks to the iOS 18 software update. These actions will also be available on the upcoming iPhone 16 series lineup — the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max — all rumored to come with an Action button. As of the latest iOS 17 update, you can assign the Action button to any of the following tasks. For any selected action besides No Action, just hold down the Action button on the side of your iPhone to have it perform the task. Accessibility: Quickly use an accessibility feature. Choices... more