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To update your iPhone or iPad, first ensure it’s backed up, plugged in, and connected to Wi-Fi. For wireless updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update, then tap “Download and Install.” You can choose to update immediately or overnight. To update via computer, connect your device and open Finder (Mac) or iTunes (Windows), select your device, and click “Update.”

Follow prompts to complete the process. After updating, your device will restart. Stay informed with the latest features by subscribing to Apple Support on YouTube.

Summary:
– Ensure device is backed up, plugged in, and connected to Wi-Fi.
– For wireless updates, navigate to Settings > General > Software Update.
– Choose to update immediately or overnight.
– To update via computer, connect device and open Finder (Mac) or iTunes (Windows).
– Select device, click “Update,” and follow prompts to complete the process.

In iOS 16, you can create multiple lock screens for your iPhone, allowing personalization. On devices with Face ID, glance at the screen to unlock, then touch and hold until the wallpaper gallery appears. Alternatively, on any iPhone, swipe down from the top center of the home screen and touch and hold until the gallery appears. Swipe left until you reach “Add New Screen” and tap the plus button. Browse wallpapers with customizable fonts, colors, and widgets.

Select wallpapers from suggested photos or personalized collections. Customize further by selecting different fonts and colors for the time display. Add widgets like calendar, weather, and fitness. Set the wallpaper for the home screen and customize its appearance. Save and set the new lock screen, and switch between multiple lock screens as desired for a personalized touch.

Summary:

– iOS 16 introduces the ability to create multiple lock screens on iPhones.
– Users can access the lock screen wallpaper gallery by holding the screen or swiping down from the top center.
– The wallpaper options include customizable fonts, colors, and widgets, with suggested photos and personalized collections available.
– Customization extends to selecting different fonts and colors for the time display and adding widgets like calendar, weather, and fitness.
– Users can save and set their custom lock screens, allowing for personalized and dynamic visual experiences.

To swiftly share contact information, utilize “Name Drop” on your iPhone. Hold your device near the recipient’s iPhone, tap your contact info, then select whether to share your phone number or email. Tap “Share” to complete the process, and then tap “Done” when finished. Both parties need to be signed into iCloud for this feature. For more iPhone tips, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel or explore other videos.

Summary:

– Use “Name Drop” to quickly share contact information.
– Hold your iPhone near the recipient’s device.
– Tap your contact info and choose to share your phone number or email.
– Tap “Share” to send the information.
– Both parties need to be signed into iCloud for this feature to work.

Visual Lookup allows identifying objects in photos. Tap a photo in supported apps like Photos or Messages. If recognized, tap the sparkle icon and then “Look Up.” Swipe up for web information and similar photos. Tap results for more details. Close by tapping the X icon. Visual Lookup enhances knowledge sharing and learning about surroundings. Subscribe to Apple Support for more iPhone tips.

Summary:

– Visual Lookup feature identifies objects in photos.
– Tap photo in supported apps like Photos or Messages.
– Sparkle icon indicates recognition; tap it and select “Look Up.”
– Swipe up for related web information and photos.
– Enhances knowledge sharing and learning about surroundings.

You can save time in Mail on your iPhone by selecting multiple emails with two fingers, enabling actions like deletion or moving. To quickly access email drafts, long-press the compose button. With iOS 16, schedule email reminders by swiping right on an email and selecting “Remind Me.” Choose a default or specific time, and the reminder will prompt you accordingly. These tips optimize email management on your iPhone, enhancing efficiency.

Summary:
– Select multiple emails by dragging with two fingers.
– Long-press the compose button to access email drafts quickly.
– In iOS 16, schedule email reminders by swiping and tapping “Remind Me.”
– Choose default or specific reminder times.
– Enhance email management efficiency on your iPhone.

Want to impress your friends with Messages on your iPhone? Start by lifting the subject of a photo using the echo screen effect in Photos: touch and hold the subject to lift it, then copy and paste it into Messages. To add the echo effect, touch and hold the send button, tap Screen at the top, and choose Echo. You can also edit sent iMessages within 15 minutes by tapping and holding the message, then selecting Edit. Need to undo a message? Touch and hold it, then tap Undo Send within 2 minutes. Lastly, create text replacements in Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement for faster typing.

Summary:

– Select multiple emails by dragging with two fingers.
– Long-press the compose button to access email drafts quickly.
– In iOS 16, schedule email reminders by swiping and tapping “Remind Me.”
– Choose default or specific reminder times.
– Enhance email management efficiency on your iPhone.

To free up space on an iPhone or iPad, users can utilize storage management recommendations or manually delete content. After backing up their device, users navigate to Settings, General, then iPhone Storage (or iPad Storage) to view storage usage. Built-in recommendations suggest actions based on space usage, such as offloading unused apps. Users can also manually manage storage by deleting large message attachments or offloading apps. Offloading apps removes them but retains data for potential reinstallation. Deleting apps removes them entirely. After these actions, users can regain ample space for updates, photos, and apps, improving device performance and storage efficiency.

Summary:

– To free up space on iPhone/iPad: use storage management or manual deletion.
– Backup device data before deleting anything.
– Navigate to Settings > General > iPhone/iPad Storage to view storage usage.
– Built-in recommendations suggest actions based on space usage.
– Options include offloading unused apps and deleting large message attachments.

In iOS 17, you can send audio messages in Messages conversations by tapping the plus button, selecting “audio,” and recording your message instantly. Once finished, tap “send” to share it. For consecutive messages, touch and hold the record audio button. This feature allows for convenient voice communication, such as requesting items or leaving quick messages, enhancing user experience in messaging. For more Apple device tips, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel.

Summary:
– iOS 17 enables sending audio messages in Messages conversations.
– Users can tap the plus button, choose “audio,” and start recording their message immediately.
– Once the message is recorded, users can tap “send” to share it with the recipient.
– For consecutive audio messages, users can touch and hold the record audio button.
– This feature facilitates quick voice communication, enhancing messaging convenience on Apple devices.

With AssistiveTouch, users can personalize iPhone or iPad navigation, substituting button presses with gestures and simplifying actions like returning home. To activate, users can access it through Accessibility settings or ask Siri. The menu button offers quick access to various functions like accessing Control Center or Siri. Users can customize its position and opacity. Functions can be assigned to single tap, double tap, or long press gestures. Custom gestures can also be recorded. The menu itself can be customized with new functions like taking a screenshot. AssistiveTouch enhances device interaction for accessibility and convenience, providing tailored navigation options for users.

Summary:

– AssistiveTouch enhances iPhone and iPad navigation.
– Activated through Accessibility settings or Siri.
– Offers quick access to various device functions.
– Customizable button position and opacity.
– Functions can be assigned to different gestures, including custom ones, improving accessibility and user convenience.

In iOS 15, the “Notify When Left Behind” feature alerts users when they leave an Apple device, an item with an AirTag, or a Find My network accessory behind. Users can set up notifications in the Find My app, selecting devices or items they want to track and enabling the feature. Trusted locations can be set to avoid unnecessary alerts, with customizable geographic areas. Notifications include the device name, last known location, and directions back to it. This feature helps users keep track of their belongings and devices effortlessly, enhancing peace of mind. Users can find more helpful features like this on the Apple Support YouTube channel.

Summary:

– iOS 15 introduces “Notify When Left Behind” feature.
– Users receive notifications when leaving an Apple device or item with an AirTag.
– Set up notifications in the Find My app, selecting devices or items.
– Trusted locations can be set to avoid unnecessary alerts.
– Notifications include device name, last known location, and directions back.