You can add tags to reminders in your iCloud account for easy organization. When creating or editing a reminder, tap the tag button in the quick toolbar and type a single word as your tag. Tap done to finish. To view all your tags, tap lists and scroll down to the tag browser. Tap a tag to see reminders with that tag across all your lists. This method improves organization and retrieval of reminders.
Summary: – Add tags to reminders in iCloud for easy organization. – Tap the tag button in the quick toolbar when creating or editing a reminder. – Type a single word as your tag and tap done. – View all tags by tapping lists and scrolling to the tag browser. – Tap a tag to see all reminders with that tag across lists.
To easily find pictures of friends and family, tag them in Photos by selecting a picture with their face, tapping the info button, and then tapping the face with a question mark. Choose “Tag with Name,” type their name, and select from your contacts if applicable. Confirm by tapping done in the upper right corner. This helps organize and locate photos of specific people effortlessly.
Summary: – Select a photo with a person’s face in the Photos app. – Tap the info button and then tap the face with a question mark. – Tap “Tag with Name,” type the person’s name, and select from contacts if available. – Confirm by tapping done in the upper right corner. – This helps easily find and organize pictures of friends and family.
Starting in iOS 16, your hidden album in Photos is locked by default. To view it, open the Photos app, go to the Albums tab, and scroll down to the Utilities section to find your hidden album. Use Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to unlock it. To change access settings, go to Settings, tap Photos, and toggle the switch next to Use Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode based on your device model. When this switch is on, your hidden album is locked. For more tips, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel.
Summary: – Hidden album in Photos is locked by default in iOS 16. – To view, go to Albums tab in Photos, scroll to Utilities, and tap Hidden album. – Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode to access. – Change access settings in Settings > Photos and toggle the lock switch. – Locking options vary by device model (Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode).
You can use SharePlay to watch a movie or listen to music with friends while chatting in Messages. First, touch and hold the content in a supported app or tap the more button, then tap SharePlay. Add your contacts, tap the Messages button, enter a message, and send the invitation. Once your contacts join, tap Start to begin playing. Tap the Messages button to return to chatting. While listening and chatting, you can access playback controls by touching and holding the dynamic Island. To end the session, tap the X in the SharePlay controls. This keeps everyone in sync with SharePlay.
Summary: – Use SharePlay to watch movies or listen to music with friends while chatting in Messages. – Touch and hold the content in a supported app, tap the more button, then tap SharePlay. – Add contacts, tap Messages, enter a message, and send the invitation. – Once contacts join, tap Start to begin playback and return to Messages for chatting. – Access playback controls by touching and holding the dynamic Island; end the session by tapping the X in the SharePlay controls.
Organize your iPhone home screen by stacking widgets in one place. Touch and hold an app or empty space on your home screen until the apps jiggle, then drag one widget on top of another of the same size to create a stack. You can add up to 10 widgets in a stack. Tap “Done” in the upper right corner when finished. Smart Stacks will automatically show the most relevant information throughout the day, and you can swipe through them to switch to a different widget. For more iPhone tips, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel.
Summary: – Organize your iPhone home screen by stacking widgets. – Touch and hold an app or empty space until the apps jiggle. – Drag one widget on top of another of the same size to create a stack. – You can add up to 10 widgets in a stack and tap “Done” when finished. – Smart Stacks show relevant information throughout the day, and you can swipe to switch widgets.
To set up a custom focus on your iPhone or iPad, open Control Center, then tap “Focus” and select “Custom.” Choose an icon color and name for your focus, such as “Travel.” Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. To activate your custom focus, open Control Center again, tap “Focus,” and select the focus you created. Now, you’re ready to concentrate on your chosen activity, whether it’s travel or any other task you need to focus on.
Summary: – Open Control Center on your iPhone or iPad. – Tap “Focus” and select “Custom.” – Choose an icon color and name for your focus. – Follow on-screen instructions to finish setting up your custom focus. – To activate, reopen Control Center, tap “Focus,” and select your custom focus.
With Apple Pay, you can effortlessly make purchases in stores, online, and in apps using your Apple devices, ensuring security and privacy. Start by signing in with your Apple ID on any device you want to use with Apple Pay. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app, tap the plus sign, and add a credit or debit card either by scanning it with the camera or entering the information manually.
Once added, you can verify it for use on your Apple Watch as well. Look for the Apple Pay symbol when making purchases in person, at participating stores, restaurants, vending machines, or even for ride shares or public transit. To check out, authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID on your iPhone, or using your passcode if configured. When shopping online or in apps, simply select the Apple Pay option at checkout, confirm billing details, and you’re done. It’s a convenient and secure way to shop.
Summary: – Apple Pay allows easy, secure, and private purchases in stores, online, and in apps using Apple devices. – Start by signing in with your Apple ID on the desired device. – In the Wallet app on your iPhone, add a credit or debit card by scanning it or entering the details manually. – Authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode when making purchases in person or online. – Look for the Apple Pay symbol at checkout, confirm billing details, and complete the purchase securely and conveniently.
Customize your iPhone or iPad with Touch accommodations, altering how it responds to touch inputs. Begin by setting up Touch accommodations in Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Touch Accommodations. Enable “Hold Duration” for extra time to confirm taps, adjusting the duration as needed. Swipe gestures allow faster swiping, while “Ignore Repeat” prevents multiple taps within a timeframe from registering separately. “Tap Assistance” aids precise tapping, letting you choose initial or final touch location for taps and adjust gesture delay. Activate Touch accommodations and use features like hold duration to open apps or tap assistance to ensure accurate tapping, enhancing your device’s usability.
Summary: – Customize touch response on iPhone or iPad with Touch accommodations. – Access settings in Accessibility > Touch > Touch Accommodations. – Enable “Hold Duration” for extended time to confirm taps. – Utilize “Swipe Gestures” for quicker swiping without hold duration. – Activate “Tap Assistance” to ensure precise tapping by selecting initial or final touch location.
VoiceOver is a crucial feature for those with vision impairments, as it reads aloud the content on your iPhone or iPad. To activate VoiceOver, go to Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver, where you can customize settings and turn it on. With VoiceOver enabled, you can navigate using unique gestures like swiping with three fingers to scroll or double-tapping to open apps.
Dragging your finger across the screen reads item names, and tapping twice with two fingers pauses or resumes reading. Additionally, unlocking the device or accessing Control Center and Notification Center involves specific gestures. The app switcher is opened by dragging up from the bottom of the screen. These gestures facilitate seamless navigation, enhancing accessibility for users.
Summary: – VoiceOver is an accessibility feature for visually impaired users on iPhone and iPad. – Enable VoiceOver in Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver. – Unique gestures like swiping with three fingers for scrolling and double-tapping to open apps are used. – Dragging a finger across the screen reads item names, while tapping twice with two fingers pauses or resumes reading. – Other gestures include unlocking the device, accessing Control Center and Notification Center, and opening the app switcher.
Alright, let’s dive into setting up Apple Cash. First, ensure you have a compatible iPhone with the latest iOS version and two-factor authentication enabled for your Apple ID. Make sure all devices you want to use for sending and receiving money are signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID. If you plan to add funds, have an eligible debit card in Wallet.
To set up Apple Cash, open Wallet or go to Settings > Wallet & Apple Pay, then turn on Apple Cash. Enter your Apple ID password, sign in, and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode. Review and accept terms and conditions, then tap continue and add a card if needed. Now you’re ready to send or request money via Messages.
In a conversation, tap the plus button, select Apple Cash, enter the amount, add a comment if needed, and send. To add funds, tap your Apple Cash card in Wallet, tap the more button, select add money, enter the amount, and authenticate. That’s it! You’re all set up to use Apple Cash for payments and more.
For further assistance, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel or explore more tutorials. Remember, Apple Cash services are provided by Greenbank and available in the US only. Terms and conditions apply.
Summary: – Ensure iPhone compatibility and two-factor authentication for Apple ID. – Open Wallet or Settings to enable Apple Cash, authenticate, and accept terms. – Add a debit card if necessary for funds. – Use Messages to send or request money, specifying amount and adding a comment if desired. – To add funds, access Wallet, tap Apple Cash, select “more,” choose “add money,” enter amount, and authenticate.
