Enhance Your Productivity with iOS 18 Features
Schedule Messages with Ease
An exciting addition to the productivity tools in iOS 18 is the functionality to schedule messages within the iMessage application. This feature enables users to dispatch messages at predetermined dates and times, enhancing communication management significantly. It’s important to note that this option is available exclusively for those using iMessage; it does not extend to users on non-Apple devices, even if they support RCS.
Steps to Schedule Messages in iMessage:
- Launch the iMessage app on your Apple device.
- Choose a contact from your message history or initiate a new conversation.
- Input your text into the message field.
- Tap on the ‘+’ icon located near the typing box.
- Select “Send Later” from the menu.
- Specify your desired date and time, then confirm by tapping “Send.”
!Scheduling Messages in iMessage
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Choose ‘Send Later’ to schedule. © nextpit
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!Scheduled Message Confirmation
Confirm that your scheduled messages show date and time tags. © nextpit
Implement Sleep Timers Across All Media
For users of Apple devices such as an iPhone or an iPad, there’s no need to fret about battery drain during those late-night streaming sessions anymore! With Apple’s sleep timer feature available across all media applications, you can easily avoid unwanted power usage while enjoying shows or movies.
What makes this functionality particularly useful is its versatility — it can manage screen time effectively by setting limits on children’s media consumption as well! Follow these instructions:
- Open the Clock app found on either your iPhone or iPad.
- Navigate over to ‘Timers’ tab then select ‘When Timer Ends.’
- Scroll downward until you find ‘Stop Playing’ option and select it.
- Set up your timer duration before returning back to enjoy your chosen media.
Utilize sleep timers within any media application using Clock App. / © nextpit
Manage Multiple Timers Effectively
The question often arises: do we truly require multiple timers? For professionals like us at NextPit who continuously evaluate tablets and smartphones, having this capability proves invaluable; rigorous battery testing requires precise timing management that can get chaotic fast.
Thanks to recent updates in some versions of iOS, managing multiple timers simultaneously has become straightforward:
- Open the Clock application and navigate directlyto
Timertab. - Hit (+) icon designated for adding new timers.
- Label each timer according its purpose before adjusting end times accordingly based needs—once finalized click “Start.”
4.Need more than five? You’re free create numerous timers though only five will showcase as Live Activities visible upon Lock Screen.
Manage multiple active timers conveniently within Clock app settings.
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Harnessing the Power of Multiple Timers
Are you wondering how many timers one can juggle? With iOS 17, users can set up countless timers, making it easy to keep track of various tasks simultaneously.
Seamlessly Cast Your iPhone Screen
Mirroring with AirPlay
To project your iPhone’s display onto a larger screen such as a TV or Mac, you can leverage the AirPlay feature. This functionality works similarly to Miracast, enabling screen mirroring on compatible televisions or through the Apple TV streaming device. Here’s how to initiate this process:
- Access Control Center.
- Tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.
- From the displayed list, select your Apple TV, an AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV, or your Mac (enter the on-screen passcode if prompted).
- To cease mirroring, return to Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring again and select Stop Mirroring.
!Screenshots illustrating how to mirror an iPhone’s display
Compatibility Considerations
It’s crucial to note that currently available TVs supporting AirPlay 2 are limited; only models released since around 2018 by brands like LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL and Vizio are compatible. A complete list is available on Apple’s official site and includes some devices using Amazon Fire TV and Roku services.
Be advised that certain applications may restrict their content from being mirrored due to technical limitations or licensing agreements. For detailed guidance on connecting your device to a television setup without complications, refer to our comprehensive tutorial.
Remote Management of Apple Music
Effortless Control from Your Device
Apple has designed its ecosystem for seamless integration among its hardware products; while Universal Control isn’t available for the iPhone specifically yet — thanks in part to Apple’s dedicated capabilities — you can still manage Apple Music remotely via the free iTunes Remote app accessible in the App Store.
This app comes in handy when you’re lounging at home but wish to modify playlists without getting up—the ideal solution! Follow these steps:
- Download and install the iTunes Remote app.
- Ensure that your mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi alongside your computer or Apple TV.
- Open iTunes Remote and choose Set Up Home Sharing.
- Sign in using your Apple ID for instant access.
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I particularly appreciate leveraging this functionality within iOS 17, marking it as one of my favorite hacks!
Copying Edits Across Media
Effortless Photo Editing Efficiency
Have you just crafted a stunning photo edit equipped with filters perfectly aligned? If you’d prefer not having start afresh each time while applying edits across multiple photos/videos—you have an option: copy those edits effortlessly!
It’s simple yet effective: apply various effects once then transfer them over rather than repeating actions systematically each time; enjoy efficiency without sacrificing creativity!
Embrace these innovative features offered by iOS 17 and enhance both productivity and enjoyment throughout usage!
Mastering iOS: Essential Tips for Your Devices
Effortlessly Copy and Paste Edits in Photos
To enhance your photo editing experience, you can easily replicate changes made to images or videos. Here’s how:
- Open the Photos app on your device.
- Choose the edited image or video you want to duplicate adjustments from.
- Click on the three-dot menu located at the top right corner of your screen.
- Select Copy Edits.
- Now choose another image or video where you’d like to apply those edits.
- Tap on Edit, then access the three-dot menu again at the top right corner.
- opt for Paste Edits.
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This little addition ensures all angles are curated consciously rather than left up to chance.
Customized Icons Using Shortcuts
While iOS isn’t inherently tailored towards personalization compared with rival systems, increasing flexibility has become more evident lately through features like shortcuts that let users revamp their home screen icons creatively.
Here’s how you can personalize an icon using Shortcuts:
1.Customize by launching the Shortcuts application on your iPhone,
2.Tap on ‘+’ to initiate a new shortcut,
3.Select an action related to any app you’d like customized,
4.Afterward specify a name for this custom shortcut,
5.Access its three dots menu; select ‘Add to Home Screen’, then upload an image representing its new look,
6.Finally name that iconic representation before hitting Add!
Discover further customization techniques now available asphalting unique aesthetics onto one’s home interface effectively!
!Screens demonstrating how custom icons function through Shortcut application
Ending Calls Hands-Free with Siri
During conversations whether voice calls or FaceTime if you’re preoccupied—you don’t have time fumbling around; try hanging up using Siri instead!
Follow these steps:
- Access Settings followed by Siri & Search
- First activate “Say Siri” functionality
- Scroll down towards Call Hang-up settings and enable it appropriately
- Use command phrase simply activating “Say Siri hang up.”
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Efficient Tab Management in Safari
The Safari browser accommodates an impressive capacity of 500 tabs, a feature that might seem excessive for most users, but for those juggling multiple projects or interests, it can be invaluable. If you find yourself with several tabs open, pinning important ones can simplify your browsing experience.
Steps to Pin a Tab:
- Open Safari and locate the desired tab at the bottom right of the interface.
- Tap and hold on that particular tab.
- From the contextual menu, select Pin Tab.
!standout feature added in recent updates allows users to ping their Apple Watches directly from their iPhones’ Control Center—a game-changer for anyone who tends to misplace their devices regularly.
Here’s How You Can Enable It:
- Navigate to Settings > Control Center, then scroll down until you reach More Controls and tap the (+) icon next to Ping Apple Watch.
- The control will automatically shift into your Included Controls section where you can drag it for better accessibility.
- To use this function, simply click on the Watch icon when needed; this will trigger your watch to ring!
Customizing Your Messages App
Personalization becomes effortless with iOS updates allowing users more control over what features are displayed in their Messages application—making communication more streamlined according to personal preferences.
Steps for Rearrangement:
- Launch your Messages app.
- Tap on the (+) icon located at the bottom-left portion of your screen.
- Select More from options available below; this brings up all possible functionalities.
- Simply drag-and-drop items into or out of your quick-access menu as desired!
!Rearranging Options in Messages App
Prevent Unintentional Call Disconnections
If you’ve experienced frustrating moments where calls end unexpectedly due to accidentally pressing your phone’s lock button, there’s an easy fix available:
Follow These Steps:
- Access Settings, then head over to Accessibility settings.
- Locate and enter into the Touch section.
- Activate (toggle ON) the option labeled Prevent Lock To End Call which ensures accidental disconnections no longer happen during conversations!
Each adjustment may seem small individually but collectively they enhance user experience significantly—ensuring seamless interaction with one of today’s essential digital companions: our smartphones!
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Empowering Your Typing Experience with Haptic Feedback
Haptic feedback isn’t a new development on Apple’s iOS, but it has only recently been applied to the default keyboard. With the introduction of iOS 16, users can now experience tactile vibrations while typing on their iPhone keyboards, enhancing their interaction significantly.
To activate this feature:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Sounds & Haptics.
- Scroll down and toggle the Haptic Feedback option under Keyboard Feedback.
This simple adjustment can make your typing sessions far more enjoyable by adding a satisfying touch to each keystroke.
!users remain unaware of this trick that’s even simpler than adjusting screen brightness through flashlight settings.
To convert your keyboard into a trackpad:
- Press and hold down the space bar until letters disappear.
- While maintaining pressure on the screen, freely navigate where you’d like to position your cursor within text fields—editing becomes seamless!
Dive deeper with our comprehensive guide detailing how you can take advantage of this handy tool daily!
Unlock Shortcuts Using Back Tap Feature
While activating Dark Mode may be old news by now, many still overlook another nifty feature: Back Tap. This function allows multiple shortcuts such as capturing screenshots or launching essential apps simply by tapping twice or thrice on your phone’s back panel—a fascinating addition introduced for all models from iPhone 8 onward!
To set it up:
- Go into Settings > Accessibility > Touch, then select Back Tap.
- Decide between Double Tap or Triple Tap options then assign an action accordingly!
- Get started! Trigger it effortlessly by tapping two or three times at once against your phone’s rear casing.
By customizing these hidden features and settings available across newer versions of Apple devices—from haptics enhancement during typing sessions all through utilizing shortcuts via Back Tap—you stand poised not just merely optimize tasks but redefine them altogether!
Enhanced Features in the Photos App for iOS 18
The Photos app has undergone a significant transformation with the release of iOS 18, showcasing a newly streamlined interface complete with reorganized controls and shortcuts. In addition, Apple has integrated various customization features that empower users to pin specific albums and modify the overall layout of the app.
Pinnable Albums: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Launch the Photos application on your iPhone.
- Scroll to reach the ’Pinned Collections’ section at the bottom of your screen.
- Select ‘Modify’ adjacent to Pinned Collections.
- Hit the green ‘+’ icon to select an album from your existing collections that you wish to pin.
- If you decide to unpin an album, simply tap on the red ’-‘ icon.
- Press and hold on one of your pinned albums—represented by three horizontal lines—and drag it into your preferred order within pinned collections.
- Click ‘X’ to confirm and save all adjustments made.
Adjusting Your Layout in Photos App
- Open Photos on your iPhone device.
- Naviagte downwards until you find options at screen’s bottom section.
- Select ’Customize and Reorder.’
- Tap and hold onto ‘Albums’, then drag it towards the top positioning in your list of categories.
- Select ‘X’ when you’re satisfied with changes made!
Your Nintendo Switch Controllers Can Connect Too!
You might already be aware that controllers from PS4, PS5, Xbox One S/X or Xbox Series S/X can easily connect via Bluetooth due to compatibility with your iPhone. However, if you’re an owner of a Nintendo Switch console, there’s great news—you can also link Joy-Con controllers directly! This feature is particularly beneficial since most people have two Joy-Cons available; each one functions as an individual controller. You could even link either Joy-Con separately for use with compatible games.”
If you’re keen on engaging in mobile games that support local multiplayer sessions (though such titles may be fewer), here’s how:
- Identify the pairing button situated between SL and SR triggers on each Joy-Con controller.
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Merging Duplicate Images: A Useful New Feature
The latest iteration of Apple’s photo application introduces a function designed specifically for identifying duplicate photos. This tool enables users who are looking to reclaim valuable storage space optimized:
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Enhancing Your Apple Experience: Tips and Tricks
Combining Duplicate Photos for Optimal Quality
Apple users can enhance their photo management with the feature that merges duplicate images, ensuring you retain the highest quality along with cohesive metadata. This functionality streamlines your photo library by keeping only the best versions of your images while combining relevant information.
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Streamlined Contact Management: Deleting Contacts Made Simple
In contrast to Android systems where long presses are common for action selections, iOS has traditionally required multiple gestures for tasks like deleting contacts. Thankfully, recent updates have simplified this process considerably.
Efficient Steps for Deleting Contacts in iOS 16:
- Open Contacts.
- Locate and press-and-hold on the contact you intend to delete.
- From the contextual menu that appears, select Delete Contact.
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Steps to Hide an App
Follow these steps for effective app concealment:
- Long press on the application you intend to hide.
- Opt for ‘Require Face ID’ (or Touch ID) when prompted.
- Tap ‘Hide’ along with your preferred authentication method.
!iPhone screen displaying options for Telegram with ‘Require Face ID’ highlighted.
- Confirm your choice by hitting ‘Hide’ again in the subsequent dialogue box.
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- navigate back to your Home Screen’s far left side and scroll down; select the Hidden folder after authenticating yourself.
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Securing Your Notes: Password Protection and More
Apple has enhanced its native note-taking application allowing users extra security through password protection complemented by Face ID authentication—a perfect solution if you’re storing sensitive data such as personal identification or passwords directly on your device.
Implementing Note Security Features
Users have flexibility regarding password security; it can be either their existing iPhone password synced with their iCloud Keychain or an entirely new one specific for notes protection chosen during setup alongside Face ID capability.
When securing a note:
- Open or compose a new entry within the Notes application.
- Tap on three dots located in top right corner and select ‘Lock.’
- Set up a password while deciding whether you’d like also using Face ID as an additional safeguard.
- To lock any note while viewing it, press on padlock icon found atop of this interface.
Enhancing Privacy with Safari’s Private Browsing Feature
- Launch the Safari app from your home screen.
- Select the tabs button typically found at bottom right.
- Navigate towards private tab sections by sliding left or right.
- When prompted for Face ID permissions for accessing secure browsing options, grant it accordingly.
- Your private browser sessions are now safeguarded—it’s that easy!
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