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You don’t need to use the Apple Shortcuts app to merge two iPhone photos into one when there is a website that will do it for you: Side By Side Photos.

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• Go To Side By Side Photos
• Select Two Photos
• Shuffle Images
• Submit
• Save Image

Go To Side By Side Photos

Go to Side By Side Photos. Tap to upload two photos. Not one, not three – exactly two photos that you want to merge into one photo.

Highly recommend your choose from the Photo Library.

Select Two Photos

Best to pick two photos that were taken in vertical mode, not in landscape (horizontal) mode.

Yes, it will work to have both photos in landscape mode, but the combination of the two will result in a photo that is very wide and very short which makes it difficult to see all the details.

Even more important is to combine photos are that both in vertical mode and not a combination of vertical and landscape mode.

It will look weird if you combine vertical mode and landscape mode photos – trust me on this one.

Shuffle Images

You can tap and drag one photo to the other photo’s location.

Once the photo is in the location you want, let go of the photo and the two photos will swap location.

Submit

When you are ready, click Submit to generate the image that merges the two photos together.

It will likely take 10-15 seconds to generate the final image. You will notice the Submit button will say “Loading…” until it completes.

You also have the option of click Reset to start over. This will take you back to the start were you can select two photos again.

Save Image

Once the photos have been merged into one photo, you can Download it to your device.

If you are using an iPhone, my suggestion is to tap and hold the photo until the options show up.

• Share…
• Save to Photos
• Copy
• Copy Subject
• Look Up

Recommend Save to Photos.

When your iPhone’s battery is running low and you need it to last a bit longer, it’s important to know a few simple tricks to conserve power. These easy-to-follow tips will help you extend your battery life, especially in emergencies. Let’s dive into five practical tips designed with elder users in mind.

For easier monitoring, you can learn how to show the battery percentage here!

Table of Contents

• Enable Low Power Mode
• Reduce Screen Brightness
• Close Unused Apps
• Turn Off Background App Refresh
• Disable Location Services
• Conclusion

Enable Low Power Mode

Low Power Mode reduces background activity and lowers screen brightness to save battery.

How to Enable Low Power Mode:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on Battery.
3. Toggle the switch next to Low Power Mode.

Alternatively:

• Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open the Control Center.
• Tap the battery icon to enable Low Power Mode.

Reduce Screen Brightness

Lowering your screen brightness can significantly conserve battery life.

How to Reduce Screen Brightness:

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner to open the Control Center.
2. Use the brightness slider to lower the screen brightness.

Or:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Display & Brightness.
3. Adjust the brightness slider to the left to reduce brightness.

Close Unused Apps

Background apps can drain your battery quickly. Closing them can help save power.

How to Close Unused Apps:

1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause in the middle to open the App Switcher.
2. Swipe left or right to find the apps you want to close.
3. Swipe up on the app previews to close them.

Turn Off Background App Refresh

Background App Refresh allows apps to update content in the background, consuming battery.

How to Turn Off Background App Refresh:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on General.
3. Select Background App Refresh.
4. Tap on Background App Refresh again and select Off to disable it for all apps.
5. Alternatively, you can choose Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi & Cellular Data and turn off individual apps.

Disable Location Services

Location Services use a lot of battery power by constantly tracking your location.

How to Disable Location Services:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap on Privacy.
3. Select Location Services.
4. Toggle the switch at the top to turn off Location Services for all apps.

Or:

• Scroll down to see a list of apps and turn off Location Services for specific apps by toggling the switches next to each app.

Conclusion

Made a mistake while typing or editing text on your iPhone and want to fix it fast? Then shake (rattle and roll) your iPhone to undo it. 😁

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• Made A Mistake
• Undo

Made A Mistake

You are typing a text message or creating an email and… whoops, you made a mistake and want to delete everything you typed.

Undo

Tap Undo.

Note well that undoing erases everything you typed. Not just the last word.

You can stop your iPhone from listening to you by changing permissions in your settings.

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• Stop Siri
• Turn Off Microphone Access

Stop Siri

Stopping Siri from listening to you gives up a lot of capabilities. You will need to decide if it is worth it.

Go to Settings > Siri & Search.

In the ASK SIRI section, turn off Listen For, Press Side Button for Siri and Allow Siri When Locked.

Turn Off Microphone Access

Check to see what apps on your iPhone have access to use the microphone. Turn off access.

Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.

Choose Microphone.

Applications that have requested access to the microphone will appear here. Choose which ones to allow or not allow access.

The iPhone Magnifier Tool is a powerful yet simple feature designed to help you see small details more clearly. Whether you’re checking your appearance, working on crafts, reading small print, or identifying collectibles, the magnifier makes everyday tasks easier. Here’s how you can make the most of this handy tool.

Table of Contents

• 1. Using the Magnifier as a Mirror
• 2. Assisting with Crafts and Hobbies
• 3. Reading Expiration Dates on Food and Medicine
• 4. Reading Fine Print on Contracts and Legal Documents
• 5. Identifying Coins and Stamps
• Conclusion

1. Using the Magnifier as a Mirror

Use the magnifier to check your appearance or to help with applying makeup or grooming. This feature is especially useful when you need a closer look at your face to ensure you look your best.

How to Use:

1. Open the Magnifier tool on your iPhone.
2. Tap the camera icon to switch to the front-facing camera.
3. Adjust the magnification slider to zoom in on your face.
4. Use the enhanced view to check your appearance or apply makeup.

2. Assisting with Crafts and Hobbies

Aid in detailed work such as knitting, model building, or painting by magnifying small parts and instructions. The magnifier helps you see fine details clearly, making your crafting activities more enjoyable and precise.

How to Use:

1. Open the Magnifier tool on your iPhone.
2. Hold your iPhone over the area you need to magnify, such as a small part of your craft project.
3. Adjust the magnification slider to get a closer view of the details.
4. Use the enhanced view to work on intricate parts with greater accuracy.

3. Reading Expiration Dates on Food and Medicine

Easily see expiration dates on food packages, medicine bottles, and other perishable items. This ensures you are always aware of the freshness and safety of the products you consume.

4. Reading Fine Print on Contracts and Legal Documents

Use the magnifier to read the fine print on legal documents, contracts, and important papers. This helps you understand all the details and terms, ensuring you are well-informed before signing any documents.

How to Use:

1. Open the Magnifier tool on your iPhone.
2. Hold your iPhone over the section of the document with fine print.
3. Adjust the magnification slider to enlarge the text.
4. Read the fine print carefully to understand all the details.

5. Identifying Coins and Stamps

Help with identifying and valuing coins and stamps by magnifying their details. This is particularly useful for collectors who need to see small markings and details to accurately identify their items.

How to Use:

1. Open the Magnifier tool on your iPhone.
2. Hold your iPhone over the coin or stamp you want to examine.
3. Adjust the magnification slider to zoom in on the details.
4. Observe the fine details clearly to identify and evaluate your coin or stamp.

Conclusion

The iPhone Magnifier Tool is a versatile and easy-to-use feature that can enhance your daily activities. From checking your appearance to reading fine print, it provides clear and magnified views of small details. Explore these uses to make everyday tasks simpler and more efficient.

Touch and hold the Home Screen background until the apps start to jiggle. To make a folder, drag one app onto another. You can then add more apps to the folder by dragging them into it. If you want to change the folder’s name, touch and hold it, select Rename, and then type in the new name.

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• iPhone Jiggle
• Drag An App

iPhone Jiggle

Touch and hold the home screen background until all of the apps are “jiggling”.

Once this happens you are able to make edits, in particular the ability to create a folder.

Drag An App

While the apps are stilling jiggling, drag one app on top of another app.

This will automatically create a new folder that is named the same as the app you added.

At this point, if you want to change the name of the folder, just tap on the name and make a change.

To add more apps to the folder, touch anywhere outside of the folder. Drag another app into the folder.

To remove an app, get the apps to jiggle again, then drag it out of the folder.

Zoom in on and detect nearby objects using the iPhone Magnifier app.

Table of Contents

• Find Magnifier on iPhone
• Zoom
• Options
• Camera
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Filters
• Flashlight
• Default

Find Magnifier on iPhone

Ask Siri, “Hey Siri, open the Magnifier app”.

Or search for the Magnifier app by swiping down on your iPhone screen and start typing Magnifier until the app shows up. Open the app.

Zoom

Use the slider with your finger to zoom into what you are interested in.

The magnification of this app is strong. How strong – I don’t know. I do know that if you zoom in too much that what you are looking at becomes blurry.

Options

• Camera
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Filters
• Flashlight

Camera

The camera option allows you to switch from front to back view, i.e. – zoom in on what is in front of you or on you.

Can’t say I know why you would want to zoom in on yourself unless it is to check for blemishes.

Brightness

The default value for brightness is in the middle. Negative makes things appear darker while positive makes things appear lighter.

Contrast

Similar to brightness, the default value for contrast is in the middle.

Filters

There are a number of filters to choose from using the iPhone magnifier.

• No filter (default)
• Grayscale
• Red on black
• Yellow on black
• Yellow on blue
• White on blue
• Inverted
• Inverted grayscale
• Black on red
• Black on yellow
• Blue on yellow
• Blue on white

Flashlight

The magnifier app has the ability to turn the flashlight on / off.

Default

Should you want to revert back to the default settings, click the gear icon in the lower left corner and choose Default.

Find apps on your iPhone by using the search capability of your device.

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• Enable Search
• Search

Enable Search

Near the bottom of the screen of your iPhone, tap the Search button on your screen.

Or, swipe down on the screen until the Search feature shows up.

Search

Start typing or tap the microphone and start talking.

If your phone finds what you are likely looking for, it will show it as a “Top Hit” and tell you where it is located on your phone.

From here you can open the app, if that is what you searched for.

If it doesn’t find what you are looking for, it will likely suggest you make a search online for what you are interested in and provides you with the link to the default browser (Safari) to do your search.