30 little-known iOS features that you do not even aware
Ios / / December 20, 2019
1. Removing the calculator
It turns out that in a standard calculator iPhone has a remote function. Use it a lot easier than dumping calculations and enter the number again. The next time you make a typo when entering, just do swipe in either direction and remove the incorrect digits.
2. Quick enter characters
Everyone knows about the fast input of domain zones using a long press on the "point" and Caps Lock by double-tapu Shift button. But on entering characters in one touch, and many do not realize.
To quickly enter numbers, punctuation mark or other symbol, simply press the "123" and, without lifting your finger, select the desired option. After that, the keyboard automatically returns to normal mode.
3. Cancel input
When after entering the large fragment of text need to delete it, do not necessarily delete the characters one by one. Instead, it is more convenient to shake the smartphone in your hands and confirm the cancellation input pop-up window. If you change your mind, you can then repeat the action again and return everything to its original version.
4. keyboard mode for one-handed
For fast typing on the go more convenient to use the input mode with one hand. To turn it on, hold down the button to change the language and then press the keyboard icon on the left or right - depending on the order in which hand will keep your smartphone. Clicking on the arrow will return to the normal input method.
5. trackpad mode
trackpad function is very useful when editing large texts, when it is often necessary to move the cursor to highlight and edits. Instead of trying to control it with your finger, try to press firmly on the keyboard and, without taking it, move the cursor using the key area of the panel trackpad.
On iPhone without the support of 3D Touch this function also works, but you need to press and hold the space bar to activate it.
6. Fast sending geolocation and contacts in iMessage
When the correspondence interlocutor will ask where you are, rather than a long description of location easier to send the label on the map by pressing the "Current geopozitsiya" at the top of the keyboard.
It works by integrating with SiriWhich recognizes such requests in the text. Apart from geolocation assistant is able to operate the telephone numbers and email-contacts.
7. View notifications in folders
If you use a grouping of applications into folders, you probably often just open them to view what applications have unwatched notice. A simpler option - to put pressure on the folder icon. This will bring up a list of programs with the notifications and their quantity.
8. Selecting prioritization downloads
At boot time, several applications can set the priority for some of them. To do this, firmly press on the icon and select the desired program in 3D Touch menu "Prioritize load." Convenient for iPhone primary setting.
9. Removing unused applications
One way to save disk space - enable removal unused applications. Their data will be saved and the system will unload the programs themselves from the device and re-install when they are needed.
To turn on, open the "Settings» → App Store and activate the switch "unload unused."
10. Moving multiple applications
Imposing order on the desktop or in a folder does not necessarily move the icons one by one. Much faster to transfer them from a few pieces.
To do this, start moving one icon and, without lifting a finger, touch those who choose. Elements will gather in a pile, which can transfer both within the folder, and on desktops.
11. Move multiple objects in the "File"
Similarly, you can select and move objects in the embedded application "Files." The principle is exactly the same: start moving the first item, then choose the rest.
12. Sort in the "File"
sorting function in a standard file manager is easy to miss, but it's there. To open the corresponding panel and rearrange, make svayp down and select a group. In this menu you can create new folders and switch the view from the list on the thumbnails.
13. Decreasing the brightness below the minimum
In the darkness, even the minimum display brightness level might be too high. To save your eyes, you can activate the "faint light" which dims the screen.
To do this, go to "Settings» → «Basic» → «Accessibility» → «Increase» → «Filter" and select "weak light". In the next paragraph "the enlarged area" set "Full screen."
Return to the section "Universal Access", scrolled to the end, and then go to the "Command Prompt" and select the "Zoom". Now the triple pressing the "Home" or the side button brightness will decrease. Repeated clicking will return to the standard backlight settings.
14. Inclusion of the flashlight through Siri
In situations where the hands are soiled, busy or just do not want to take off the gloves, activate the flashlight using Siri. Call the voice assistant to the team, "Hey, Siri» and ask them to turn on the flashlight. Voice as it can be on and off.
15. Changing the brightness of the flashlight
The default brightness is set to maximum level, but save battery it is easy to reduce battery. To cause the slider to adjust the devices with 3D Touch, press down firmly on the flashlight icon in "Control Point". On the other - just hold your finger. There are four levels of brightness available.
16. Quick opening links in the background
If while surfing in Safari have to open a lot of links in new tabs, you can save a great time using this chip. Instead of calling the context menu and select "Open in new tab" link, simply tap two fingers - Safari opens it and automatically transition.
Get two fingers on the link is not necessary - enough to touch one, and the second press any longer on the page.
17. View recently closed tabs Safari
It is not necessary to delve into the history, when accidentally close any page. Faster return to it in the menu "Recently Closed Tabs" that appears when you hold the button to create a new tab.
18. Search Safari tabs
If you always keep your browser open many pages and are constantly looking for the desired leafing through them in tabs menu, then spend time in vain. Better to just turn the iPhone into landscape mode, while in the tab menu, and search. Well, or search for the desired page in the thumbnail grid.
19. text search songs Apple Music
The music service Apple can listen to a song entrenched in the memory, even if the do not you know its title and artist. Enough to drive in search for a line of verse or chorus, and the app will find it immediately.
20. Search photos by multiple keywords
Standard iOS gallery is able to recognize objects in the photo, allowing you to search for images on certain keywords. Few people know, but they can also be combined to narrow the search.
Start typing a phrase, select it from the list of suggestions, and then in the same way add the second and subsequent requests. Now the system will take into account when searching for all keywords.
21. Fast charging
When the battery is discharged, and a full recharge is not enough time, you can speed up the process, including the airplane. This will help reduce the load in the background: will remove the notice from the Network connection, GPS use. You can also apply a more powerful adapter. E.g., iPad.
22. Turn off the music timer
Surprisingly, about this feature, do not know even the most experienced iPhone users. Standard timer can not only keep time, but also to stop music playback. For example, if you want to fall asleep to your favorite playlist.
You can do this by choosing the sound setting menu "After" option "Stop", which is located at the very end. Upon completion of the reference timer turns off the music. This function works with the standard player, Spotify and other third-party applications.
23. Fine adjustment of the time in the "Calendar"
The default time for the calendar of events is set in increments of five minutes. And, on the one hand, this is good: it is unlikely you will appoint a meeting at 12:27 instead of the usual 12:30. Sometimes, however, the need to set the time to the nearest minute is still there.
In this case, you need to double-tap on the wheels set the time, and a step change from five minutes to one. Repeated double tap returns the previous version.
24. Last number redial
When you want to redial the last number, do not rush to open call history and Tapan on the desired line. It is better to go to the dialer and press call button - used before this contact is immediately displayed on the screen. And to call him, but once again click on the tube will remain.
25. Quick jump to settings
To go directly to a specific application settings do not need to open ourselves "Settings" and find there the desired section. Instead, just tell Siri «settings» while in the program. And in a moment open the corresponding section.
26. Roulette
The iPhone is a long time ago was a function of the construction level, but since iOS 12 It appeared more and roulette, working on the basis of augmented reality technology. Find it by searching and start. only impose on it a chamber for measurement of an object or its size space desired.
The error will fluctuate within one centimeter for small items and a few centimeters - with room dimensions. Pretty good for a tool that is always at hand.
27. magnifier
In addition to roulette in the iPhone also has a magnifier. She works at the expense of the chamber, but a little different. Include function can be through the Universal Access settings, but it's easier to add it to the "Control Point" and run from the curtain.
For better perception there contrasting color filters, focus lock and setting magnification and illumination switch.
28. protected notes
Keeping secrets is not necessarily questionable applications safes. Due to password protection feature for this is quite suitable and conventional notes. To set a password, click "Share", select "Lock" and type the desired combination.
Now, to open the note, will have to enter a password or use Face ID or Touch ID.
29. Mode "Do Not Disturb" on geolocation
The iOS mode 12 "Do not disturb" can be switched not only at a specific time, but before the release of a specific location. To use it, tap the button with a force of a crescent in the control and select "Before my departure from this geopozitsii". Useful in a meeting, at the cinema or elsewhere, where the need silence.
30. Retire to bed
When the function "Sleep» iOS will take care of your vacation. iPhone remind you when it's time to go to bed, and gently wake up in the morning. In addition, if you use a function in conjunction with the planned regime "Do Not Disturb" on waking the system wish good morning and shows the weather forecast.
To activate, open the "Clock» → «Sleep» and specify how much time a day you want to sleep. Go to "Settings» → «Do Not Disturb" toggle switch "planned" and "bedtime".
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