How to measure someone’s height with your iPhone or iPad | Apple Support

To measure a person’s height using the Measure app on iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro, open the app and point your iPhone at the person you want to measure.

The app will automatically detect the person in the viewfinder and calculate their approximate height from the ground to the top of their head, hat, or hair.

This feature provides a convenient way to get a quick measurement without additional tools.

Summary:
– Open the Measure app on iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro.
– Point your iPhone at the person you want to measure.
– The app will detect the person in the viewfinder.
– It calculates their approximate height from the ground to the top of their head, hat, or hair.
– This provides a quick and easy height measurement.

How to use Live Listen on iPhone

To use Live Listen with your iPhone or iPad, start by adding the Hearing option to Control Center. Go to Settings, tap Control Center, and then tap the Add button next to Hearing.

To activate Live Listen, open Control Center and tap the Hearing button. With your compatible headphones connected, tap Live Listen to turn it on. This feature uses your device’s microphone to pick up audio and transmit it directly to your headphones, helping you hear more clearly.

This way, you can enhance your listening experience and hear more of what matters to you.

Summary:
– Add Hearing to Control Center via Settings.
– Open Control Center and tap the Hearing button.
– Connect your compatible headphones.
– Tap Live Listen to turn it on.
– Audio from your device’s microphone is sent to your headphones for clearer hearing.

How to find songs you’ve previously identified with Shazam on iPhone and iPad | Apple Support

To sync your Shazam history from Control Center to the Shazam app, ensure you have the latest Shazam version and two-factor authentication enabled for your iCloud account.

In your iCloud settings, make sure Music Recognition and Shazam are activated. Then, in Control Center, touch and hold the Shazam button to view your history. Tap any song to open it in the Shazam app. To access all your Shazamed songs, tap the X in the upper-left corner and swipe up to see your recent Shazams.

This process allows you to easily find and keep track of your music discoveries.

Summary:
– Ensure you have the latest Shazam version and two-factor authentication on iCloud.
– In iCloud settings, turn on Music Recognition and Shazam.
– In Control Center, touch and hold the Shazam button to view your Shazam history..
– Tap a song to open it in the Shazam app.
– Tap the X in the upper-left corner and swipe up to see all your recent Shazams.

How to take portraits on iPhone | Apple Support

To use Portrait mode on your iPhone, open the Camera app and swipe to select Portrait. Tap the number in the bottom-left to choose the best zoom level for your subject.

You can also swipe through the lighting effect options to select one. If you change your mind later, you can edit the photo to try different effects. To adjust the background blur, tap the Depth Control button in the top-right corner and use the slider above the shutter to make changes. Once you’re ready, tap the shutter to take the photo.

This enhances your photography experience with Portrait mode.

Summary:
Open the Camera app and swipe to Portrait mode.
– Tap the number in the bottom-left to choose the best zoom level.
– Swipe through lighting effect options to select one, which can be changed later in editing.
– Adjust background blur by tapping Depth Control and using the slider above the shutter.
– Tap the shutter to take the photo with enhanced depth and lighting effects.

How to view Live Activities in the Dynamic Island on iPhone | Apple Support

On iPhone 14 Pro and later, you can monitor activities in progress using the Dynamic Island. First, unlock your iPhone and touch and hold the activity in the Dynamic Island to expand it and view more details.

To shrink the Dynamic Island, simply swipe up on your screen. You can switch between activities by swiping left or right on the Dynamic Island. Tap the activity to open its corresponding app, and swipe up to return it.

To hide the activity, swipe left or right until it disappears, and repeat the swipe to show it again. For more tips, check Apple Support.

Summary:
– Unlock your iPhone and touch and hold an activity in the Dynamic Island to expand it for more details.
– Swipe up to collapse the Dynamic Island and make it smaller.
– Switch between activities by swiping left or right on the Dynamic Island.
– Tap the activity to open the corresponding app and swipe up to return it to the Dynamic Island.
– Swipe left or right to hide or show the activity in the Dynamic Island.

How to merge duplicate contacts on your iPhone or iPad | Apple Support

To merge duplicate contacts on your iPhone, start by opening Contacts where you’ll see an alert if duplicates are detected. Tap “View Duplicates” to view a list of contacts with multiple entries.

You can either review and merge duplicates individually or tap “Merge All” to consolidate all duplicate contacts at once. Confirm the merge by tapping “Merge Duplicates.”

This process will tidy up your contact list and make it more organized.

Summary:
– Open Contacts and look for a duplicate alert.
– Tap “View Duplicates” to see a list of duplicate contacts.
– Review and merge duplicates individually or tap “Merge All.”
– Confirm the merge by tapping “Merge Duplicates.”
– Your contacts will now be organized and free of duplicates.

How to share your Apple Vision Pro with Guest User | Apple Support

To enable Guest User on your Apple Vision Pro, start by accessing the Control Center by looking at the small arrow icon at the top of your view and tapping your fingers together. Open the controls and find the Guest User option, which appears as a head inside a dotted circle. In the Setup window, choose whether to allow access to Opened Apps Only or All Your Apps and Data.

You can also enable View Mirroring to see what your guest sees. Tap Start to activate Guest User, then hand over the device and battery. Remember to remove any Zeiss Optical Inserts and avoid pressing the top button or Digital Crown during the handoff. Your guest can use the device until they remove it, which will automatically end Guest User and return the settings to your own. For more details, check out the Apple Support YouTube channel or Apple Vision Pro playlist.

Summary:
– Access Control Center by looking at the arrow icon and tapping your fingers together.
– Select Guest User and choose access level: Opened Apps Only or All Your Apps and Data.
– Enable View Mirroring if desired, then tap Start to activate Guest User.
– Hand over the device, removing any Zeiss Optical Inserts and avoiding pressing the top button or Digital Crown.
– Guest User session ends automatically when the device is removed, reverting to your settings.

How to attach the power cable and turn on your Apple Vision Pro | Apple Support

To attach and power on your Apple Vision Pro, first place the device on a stable surface like a table. Align the dot on the power cable with the circle next to the power connector on your device, ensuring the cord is angled slightly upward. Press the cable onto the connector until it latches and the grooves align. Rotate the cable clockwise until the dot on the cable matches the dot next to the connector. You will hear a click as the cable locks in place and the LED will pulse. Once you hear the startup tone, your Apple Vision Pro is ready to use.

Summary:
– Place the Apple Vision Pro on a stable surface like a table.
– Align the dot on the power cable with the circle next to the power connector.
– Press and rotate the power cable until it clicks into place and the LED pulses.
– Wait for the startup tone to indicate that the device is ready to use.
– For more information, check the Apple Support YouTube channel or Apple Vision Pro playlist.

Get to know accessibility features on Apple Vision Pro | Apple Support

To personalize accessibility features on your Apple Vision Pro, start by accessing Settings from Home View, then navigate to Accessibility. In the Accessibility menu, scroll to the Physical and Motor section and explore options like Dwell Control, which allows interaction without hand gestures, and Pointer Control, using head position or hand movements. For quick access, go to Accessibility Shortcut in Settings, select the features you want to add such as Assistive Touch or Pointer Control, and close Settings. You can then triple-click the Digital Crown to activate these features easily. Explore further settings to address various vision, motor, hearing, and learning needs.

Summary:
Access Accessibility settings from Home View by opening Settings.
– Enable features like Dwell Control and Pointer Control in the Physical and Motor section.
– Add Assistive Touch and Pointer Control to your Accessibility Shortcut.
– Triple-click the Digital Crown to quickly access these features.
– Explore additional settings to support vision, motor, hearing, and learning needs.

How to set up ZEISS Optical Inserts for Apple Vision Pro | Apple Support

To set up ZEISS Optical Inserts with your Apple Vision Pro, first place a cover on the device to protect the glass and gather your optical inserts along with the pairing code from the card in the box. If the card is missing, generate a recovery code at myzeissvision.zeiss.com. Place the Apple Vision Pro on a stable surface and optionally remove the Light Seal and Solo Knit Band for easier setup. Attach the left and right optical inserts by aligning and snapping them into place magnetically. After removing the cover and connecting the battery, wear the device, adjust the fit, and follow the prompts to pair the inserts by pressing and holding the Digital Crown until you see a green check mark. If the pairing prompt doesn’t appear, press the top button four times and use the Digital Crown to select.

Summary:
– Place the cover on the Apple Vision Pro and gather the optical inserts and pairing code.
– Optionally remove the Light Seal and Solo Knit Band for easier setup.
– Attach the left and right optical inserts by aligning and snapping them into place.
– Remove the cover, connect the battery, and adjust the fit while wearing the device.
– Follow on-screen prompts to pair the inserts by pressing and holding the Digital Crown until a green check mark appears.