Your iPhone Has a Secret Button That Can Run Hundreds, Even Thousands of Actions — But You Have to Unlock It First

Your iPhone Has a Secret Button That Can Run Hundreds, Even Thousands of Actions — But You Have to Unlock It First

blognet   Monday, November 18, 2024   Comment  

An invaluable button on your iPhone can do hundreds, even thousands, of amazing things, but most iPhone users don't even know it exists. You can't push it. You can't click it. You can't press it. But it's the largest button on your iPhone, more powerful than the versatile Side button, and it's hiding in plain sight. This mystery button, which gives you complete control over its actions, hasn't always been available on Apple's smartphones. It first appeared on iOS 14 and only works on iPhone models with an A11 Bionic or newer chip. That means it'll work on any iPhone since the iPhone 8 series... more

How to Change the Default Web Browser App on Your iPhone to Open Links in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and More

How to Change the Default Web Browser App on Your iPhone to Open Links in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and More

blognet   Thursday, November 07, 2024   Comment  

Safari is an excellent app for all your web browsing needs, but Apple gives you the freedom to choose a different default web browser on your iPhone to open links in. If you primarily use a third-party web browser like Chrome or Firefox on your computer or tablet, changing your default iOS web browser allows you to have a synced web browsing experience across all your devices. Whether you're a fan of Chrome's seamless sync with your Google account, Firefox's privacy features, or another browser's unique tools, you can set it as your default for all hyperlinks across your iPhone. Recent... more

Experience Music on Your iPhone Like Never Before with Music Haptics, Which Lets You Feel Every Beat

Experience Music on Your iPhone Like Never Before with Music Haptics, Which Lets You Feel Every Beat

blognet   Friday, November 01, 2024   Comment  

Feel your music on iPhone like never before with Music Haptics on iOS 18, a feature that syncs vibrations to every beat, bass drop, and melody for an immersive, tactile experience that brings music beyond sound. Apple's latest accessibility innovation transforms your iPhone into more than just a music player — it becomes a haptic instrument, using the Taptic Engine to translate each audio element into rhythmic taps, pulses, and vibrations you can feel as you listen. By recreating the immersive vibrations that humans naturally feel with deep bass and sub-bass sounds, Music Haptics enhances... more

How to Easily Record Phone Calls on Your iPhone and Get Auto-Generated Transcripts and Summaries

How to Easily Record Phone Calls on Your iPhone and Get Auto-Generated Transcripts and Summaries

blognet   Thursday, October 24, 2024   Comment  

Recording phone calls has always been tricky due to legal, ethical, and technical considerations. With iOS 18.1, Apple brings your iPhone a native call recording feature that simplifies this process while addressing privacy concerns. There are a few things to know about call recordings on iOS 18.1. For one, Apple's new call recording feature is designed to comply with local and international privacy laws. When a recording is initiated, all participants on the call will receive an automatic notification that the conversation is being recorded. You won't be able to disable this notification, so... more

How to Find the Version Number for Any App on Your iPhone or iPad — Even Stock Apple Apps

How to Find the Version Number for Any App on Your iPhone or iPad — Even Stock Apple Apps

blognet   Tuesday, October 22, 2024   Comment  

From time to time, you may need to locate the version and build number for a particular app on your iPhone or iPad, but it's not at all obvious where you can find the information. Well, there's more than one place to look on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, but none are perfect solutions. Knowing each method will ensure you can always find any app's real version number. Android shows the version number for every app in the "Apps" settings menu; all you need to do is open the list, tap the app you want, and scroll to the very bottom. On iOS and iPadOS, the equivalent of that would be going to the app's... more

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