Videos

VoiceOver on iPhone allows users to customize how it pronounces specific words. Users can access VoiceOver settings through Siri or manually navigate to settings. They can adjust speech rate and customize pronunciations by adding new words or phrases. Adding a new word involves typing or dictating its pronunciation and selecting the preferred pronunciation from the list. Users can review and edit their customized word list as needed. This feature enhances accessibility, ensuring VoiceOver accurately pronounces names, landmarks, or other words according to user preferences. Subscribe to the Apple Support channel for more accessibility features tutorials.

Summary:
– Customize VoiceOver pronunciation on iPhone.
– Access settings via Siri or manually.
– Adjust speech rate and add new words.
– Review and edit customized word list.
– Enhances accessibility for accurate pronunciation.

Create a festive playlist in Apple Music by tapping “Playlists” in the library tab, then “New Playlist” to name it and add a description or photo. Search for songs, artists, or albums to add to your playlist, tapping the plus sign to include them. Once done, save the playlist and tap “Share” to spread the holiday cheer.

Summary:
– Access Apple Music and navigate to the “Library” tab.
– Tap “Playlists” and then “New Playlist” to create a new playlist.
– Give the playlist a name and description, and optionally add a photo.
– Search for songs, artists, or albums to add to the playlist.
– Once finished, save the playlist and share it with others to spread the holiday spirit.

With Spoken Content on iOS devices, text can be read aloud and customized for various apps. First, enable Speak Selection in Accessibility settings. Then, in compatible apps, select text and tap “Speak” to hear it read aloud. For full-screen reading, enable Speak Screen and the Speech Controller. Swipe down with two fingers or ask Siri to read. Customize the Speech Controller for playback, speed, and navigation options. Adjust spoken content settings for highlighting, typing feedback, voices, language detection, rate, and pronunciations. Explore further in Accessibility settings or via Apple’s accessibility resources.

Summary:
– Enable Speak Selection in Accessibility settings.
– Select text in compatible apps and tap “Speak” for it to be read aloud.
– Activate Speak Screen for full-screen reading and access Speech Controller.
– Customize Speech Controller for playback options, speed, and navigation.
– Adjust spoken content settings for highlighting, typing feedback, voices, language detection, rate, and pronunciations.

You can personalize messages, notes, and documents with live stickers made from your photos in iOS 17. Select a subject in Photos, then add it as a sticker with effects like shiny or puffy. Stickers sync with iCloud across devices, accessible in supported apps. In Messages, tap the plus button, choose stickers, and add or use existing ones. Peel and stick stickers onto message bubbles or images. Subscribe to Apple Support for more device tips.

Summary:
– iOS 17 introduces the ability to create live stickers from photos.
– Users can select a subject in Photos and add it as a sticker with various effects like shiny or puffy.
– Stickers sync with iCloud and are accessible across devices with the latest software.
– In Messages, users can add these stickers to conversations by tapping the plus button and selecting stickers.
– Stickers can be peeled and stuck onto message bubbles or images.

If you’re stranded without cellular or Wi-Fi, use Roadside Assistance via satellite on iPhone 14 or 15 in the US. Start a new message, enter “roadside,” and tap “Roadside Assistance” to request help. Select the service needed and confirm contact info. Move to a clear sky view for satellite connection, guided by your iPhone. You’ll be informed of satellite gaps and automatically connected with the provider, facilitating text communication about assistance and payment. The service is free for two years with device activation.

Summary:
– Outside cellular/Wi-Fi? Use Roadside Assistance via satellite.
– Start a new message, enter “roadside,” and tap “Roadside Assistance.”
– Choose service needed and confirm contact info.
– Move to a clear sky view for satellite connection.
– Provider contacts you for assistance and payment discussion; free for two years with device activation.

With AirDrop, users can swiftly share photos, videos, and large files between nearby Apple devices. Ensure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are enabled, then select the content to share and tap “AirDrop.” Nearby devices will appear, and recipients can adjust their AirDrop settings if needed. Files continue to transfer even if devices move out of range, provided both sender and recipient are signed into iCloud. For iOS 17 users, AirDrop activates automatically when devices are near. In apps like Keynote and Photos, sharing is as simple as selecting content and tapping “Share” then “AirDrop.” The recipient’s app will open automatically upon completion.

Summary:
– AirDrop enables quick sharing of various files between nearby Apple devices.
– Ensure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are activated, then select content and tap “AirDrop” to share.
– Recipients can adjust AirDrop settings to allow connections from everyone or contacts only.
– Files continue transferring even if devices move out of range, provided both parties are signed into iCloud.
– In iOS 17, AirDrop activates automatically when devices are nearby, streamlining the sharing process further.

In Maps on iPhone or iPad, users can create and share themed collections of places called guides. They select a location, tap “Add to Guides,” then either create a new guide or add to an existing one with a custom name and image. Guides can be accessed by swiping up on the search card and shared via messaging. Guides facilitate organizing and sharing favorite places for various purposes, enhancing navigation and exploration experiences.

Summary:
– Users can create themed collections of places called guides in Maps on iPhone or iPad.
– They select a location, tap “Add to Guides,” then either create a new guide or add to an existing one with a custom name and image.
– Guides can be accessed by swiping up on the search card and shared via messaging.
– This feature enhances navigation and exploration experiences by facilitating organization and sharing of favorite places.
– Guides streamline the process of saving and accessing curated lists of locations for various purposes.

You can sign documents using Markup on your iPhone by accessing the attachment in an email, tapping the Markup button, and selecting the “+” button to add your signature. After signing, it’s automatically saved for future use. You can resize and reposition the signature as needed. Once done, choose how to send or save the document. Subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel for more helpful tips like this.

Summary:
– Use Markup on iPhone to sign documents.
– Access attachments in emails and tap the Markup button.
– Select the “+” button to add your signature.
– Resize and reposition the signature as needed.
– Choose how to send or save the signed document.

In Reminders, creating templates saves time for recurring tasks. Open a list, tap “More,” then “Save as Template,” name it, and choose whether to include completed reminders. To use a template, tap “Add List,” “Templates,” select one, rename if needed, then tap “Create” to begin. Templates streamline list-making for various occasions.

Summary:
– Reminders offers template creation for efficient list-making.
– Access templates by tapping “Add List” and then “Templates.”
– Saved templates can include completed reminders.
– Users can rename templates before use.
– Creating templates streamlines list creation for various occasions.

Detection Mode and Magnifier on iOS devices equipped with LiDAR technology offer blind or low-vision users enhanced navigation tools for unfamiliar environments. Detection Mode provides rich descriptions, including door detection with instructions, people detection, and image descriptions. Users can customize settings in Magnifier to enable sound, speech, or haptic feedback for different detection types. Triple-tapping with VoiceOver activates Detection Mode. Users can activate Detection Mode in Magnifier and customize it based on their needs, receiving detailed information about nearby objects and people. However, it’s cautioned against relying on Detection Mode in high-risk or emergency situations.

Summary:
– Detection Mode and Magnifier aid blind or low-vision users.
– Utilizes LiDAR technology for rich environmental descriptions.
– Features include door detection with instructions, people detection, and image descriptions.
– Customizable settings for sound, speech, or haptic feedback.
– Cautioned against reliance in high-risk or emergency situations.