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With iOS 14 or later, you can take mirrored selfies by adjusting a simple setting. First, go to Settings and tap on Camera. Next, turn on the Mirror Front Camera option.

This will ensure that your selfies are captured exactly as you see them in the viewfinder, providing a mirrored image. Once this setting is enabled, you can take your selfies with this mirrored effect applied, making your photos appear as if you are viewing yourself directly.

If you need to make a quick decision or break a tie, simply ask Siri to flip a coin for you. Just say, “Hey Siri, flip a coin,” and Siri will provide you with either heads or tails. If you want to flip the coin again, you can say, “Hey Siri, flip again.”

Keep in mind that Siri may not be available in all regions. This feature offers a fast and easy way to get a random result for decision-making.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.