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Starting iOS 17 and iPad OS 17 Assist of Access helps tailor apps for focused choices and reduces cognitive load. Trusted supporters can customize it for users with specific needs by setting up tailored app options and features. The setup involves creating a passcode specifically for Assist of Access and customizing text and app icon appearance. Users can optimize apps for accessibility, add features like calls, and choose who they can call. The consistent back button across apps aids navigation. Assist of Access settings offer additional customization options like wallpaper and lock screen display. Once set up, users can navigate their devices with a lighter cognitive load, enhancing accessibility across all apps.

Summary:
-iOS 17 and iPad OS 17 introduce Assist of Access for tailored app choices and reduced cognitive load.
-Trusted supporters customize it by setting up tailored app options and features.
-Initial setup includes creating a specific passcode for Assist of Access and customizing text and app icon appearance.
–Users can optimize apps for accessibility, add features like calls, and choose who they can call.
-Assist of Access settings offer additional customization options like wallpaper and lock screen display, enhancing overall accessibility.

With Focus, customize notification and call settings based on activities. Access Settings > Focus and choose or create a focus theme. Manage notifications from specific contacts and apps, including call preferences. Set up lock and home screen displays for the focus. Optionally, schedule focus activation or apply filters for app notifications. Activate Focus from Control Center, adjust duration, and manage notifications accordingly. When active, silenced notifications go to Notification Center. Lock screen reflects the focus theme. Toggle Focus from Control Center. Watch the Apple Support video for detailed instructions.

Summary:
– Access Focus settings in iPhone’s Settings app.
– Choose or create a customized focus theme.
– Manage notifications and call preferences for specific contacts and apps.
– Set up lock and home screen displays for the focus.
– Activate and adjust Focus from Control Center.

To use the Check-in Message shortcut, open the Shortcuts app and tap “Shortcuts for Accessibility” in the Gallery tab. Select the “Check-in Message” shortcut and review the instructions. Tap “Setup Shortcut” and add a trusted contact by tapping “Add Contact” and selecting their details. Then, choose how to send the message (phone number or email) and tap “Add Shortcut.” To activate the shortcut, say “Hey Siri, check in message,” and respond to the prompts about stress and energy levels. Finally, confirm to send the message.

Summary:
– Open Shortcuts app and tap “Shortcuts for Accessibility” in the Gallery tab.
– Select “Check-in Message” shortcut and review instructions.
– Setup shortcut by adding a trusted contact and selecting message delivery method.
– Activate shortcut by saying “Hey Siri, check in message” and respond to prompts about stress and energy levels.
– Confirm to send the message.

“Do Not Disturb” mode mutes notifications, calls, and messages on iPhones and iPads. To activate it, open Control Center, long-press the focus button, and choose “Do Not Disturb.” Enabling it affects all devices logged in with the same Apple ID. A crescent moon icon appears in the status bar during activation. Users can swiftly toggle it via Control Center for reduced distractions. For further Apple device insights, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel.

Summary:
– “Do Not Disturb” silences notifications, calls, and messages.
– Access it via Control Center by long-pressing the focus button.
– Enabling it affects all devices linked to the same Apple ID.
– A crescent moon icon signifies activation in the status bar.
– Quickly toggle it on or off through Control Center for reduced distractions.

Check-in allows users to automatically notify friends or family members upon reaching their destination. It prompts users to add more time if delayed and shares essential information if they’re not responsive. Users can choose between time or destination-based check-ins, customizing data sharing preferences. The recipient can track the sender’s progress and receive alerts if there are delays, ensuring safety and assistance if needed. Check-in simplifies staying connected while out and about, providing peace of mind for both parties.

Summary:
– Check-in feature in Messages enables automatic notifications to contacts upon arrival at a destination.
– Users can set up time or destination-based check-ins, customizing preferences for data sharing.
– Recipients receive alerts if the sender is delayed or inactive, accessing essential information like location and battery status.
– Check-in enhances safety and connectivity while providing peace of mind for both parties.
– It simplifies staying connected and ensures assistance if needed while out and about.

Every new iPhone includes the Apple limited warranty, but to extend protection and cover accidental damage, AppleCare+ is available. This plan offers extended coverage against hardware defects and accidental damage beyond the standard warranty. It covers liquid damage and screen breakage, with repairs conducted by Apple experts using genuine parts. Express replacement service ensures a replacement iPhone is sent before returning the damaged one. Optional theft and loss coverage provides additional security. AppleCare+ also offers priority software support, accessible 24/7 via phone or chat. It can be purchased with a new iPhone or within 60 days afterward, with options available for other Apple devices as well, ensuring comprehensive support from Apple experts.

Summary:
– Every new iPhone comes with a limited warranty, but users can extend protection with AppleCare+.
– AppleCare+ covers hardware defects and accidental damage not included in the standard warranty.
– It includes repairs for liquid damage and screen breakage using genuine Apple parts.
– Express replacement service provides a replacement iPhone before returning the damaged one.
– Optional coverage for theft and loss, priority software support, and 24/7 assistance by phone or chat are also included.

You can personalize your identity in Messages by sharing your name and photo with contacts. Simply tap “Edit name and photo,” select or take a photo, adjust it to fit the circle, choose a background color, and confirm. You can opt to share updates automatically or be prompted before each update. This customization adds a personal touch to your messages, enhancing communication with friends and family.

Summary:
– Personalize your identity in Messages by sharing your name and photo with contacts.
– Tap “Edit name and photo,” choose a photo or create a Memoji, adjust and select a background color.
– Decide whether to automatically share updates or be prompted before each update.
– This customization enhances communication by adding a personal touch to messages.
– Keep your contacts informed and your messages personalized with these simple steps.

Before getting your device repaired, ensure you have your Apple ID and password ready, disable Find My iPhone in settings, back up your device using iCloud, and update to the latest iOS version. Turn off Find My iPhone by entering your Apple ID password in settings. Backup your device by accessing iCloud settings and selecting “Backup Now.” Update iOS by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update. Following these steps prepares your device for repair at an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider.

Summary:
– Prepare Apple ID and password.
– Disable Find My iPhone in settings.
– Back up device using iCloud.
– Update iOS to the latest version.
– Device will be ready for repair at Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider.

You can enable Back Tap on your iPhone by navigating to Settings, then Accessibility, and selecting Touch. Within the Touch settings, choose Back Tap, where you can assign actions to double or triple taps on the back of your device. Actions include going back, opening the App Switcher, and more. Once configured, you can double or triple tap firmly on the back of your iPhone to execute the chosen action efficiently. Finally, tap “Done” to save your settings.

Summary:
– Enable Back Tap on iPhone for actions.
– Access settings through Accessibility and Touch.
– Choose actions for double or triple taps on the back.
– Actions include going back or opening the App Switcher.
– Confirm settings and execute actions with double or triple taps.

To use Journal on your iPhone, ensure it’s updated to iOS 17.2+. Open the Journal app, tap “Continue” to set up. Compose entries with suggestions like recent photos or music. Start a new entry or use a recommendation. Customize with text, photos, audio, location. Lock your journal for privacy using Face ID/Touch ID. Review and edit entries, access suggestions, and prompts. Explore personalized suggestions for ongoing journaling. Subscribe to Apple Support for more insights.

Summary:
– Ensure iPhone is updated to iOS 17.2+.
– Open Journal app, tap “Continue” to set up.
– Compose entries with personalized suggestions.
– Customize entries with text, photos, audio, location.
– Lock journal for privacy using Face ID/Touch ID.