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1. Taking pictures without using the touch screen

Just call Siri with a long touch on the Home button and ask her to turn on the camera. To take a photo, press any volume button on your smartphone or headphones.

2. Emergency reboot

In those rare cases when the iPhone freezes or you need to free up the device's RAM, an emergency reboot will help. Just hold down the Home button and the Lock button for 10 seconds.

3. Triple press the Home button

Go to the "Accessibility" item in the main iPhone settings. Scroll down to the “Keyboard Shortcuts” tab - a list of functions will open in front of you. Triple-clicking the Home button launches VoiceOver, color inversion (useful for reading), some display settings, on-screen zoom, and Switch Control or AssistiveTouch.

To turn on the magnifying glass by triple-clicking the Home button, simply select the appropriate item in “Universal Access.”

4. Double tap the Home button sensor

Perhaps all iPhone users know that double-clicking the mechanical Home button opens the application selection window. But not everyone is aware that double tapping the button sensor “lowers” ​​the screen a little, allowing owners of large smartphones to easily reach the top icons.

5. Using 3D Touch

If you have an iPhone 6s or later, using 3D Touch can make your life a lot easier and save time. This technology will speed up movement between applications, make typing more convenient and...

6. Reassigning volume buttons

The iPhone has two volume settings: the first is for calls and notifications, the second is for music and applications. Turning off the “Change with buttons” toggle switch in the sound settings will fix the ringer volume in its current position and transfer control of music and applications exclusively to the side buttons.

Work with text

7. Undo last action

Just shake your smartphone, and iOS will offer to undo the last action, be it typing, pasting or, conversely, deleting text.

8. Quickly enter a domain

In cases where the keyboard prompts you to quickly enter domain.com, hold your finger on this button. A list of popular domains will open in front of you, where you can quickly switch to cherished.ru.

9. Removing the microphone icon from the keyboard

The microphone icon between the space bar and the language change button is intended for voice text input. You can remove the icon by moving the “Enable dictation” slider to the inactive position in the keyboard settings.

10. Listening to the text

iOS supports Screen Speak. To enable it, activate the slider in the speech settings: “Settings” → “General” → “Universal Access”. To make iPhone speak text on the screen, swipe down with two fingers in any app.

Safety

11. Create a letter password for unlocking

If you don't trust four- or six-digit passwords and don't like Touch ID technology, you can set a long one.

Go to the password code settings and select “Change password code”. The system will require you to enter the old combination first, and then the new one. On the screen for entering a new password, click on “Passcode Options” and select an acceptable option.

12. Improve Touch ID accuracy

To help iPhone recognize you more confidently and quickly, create multiple prints of the same finger.

13. Create hidden photos

If you take photos in the standard camera application, they will be saved in the library. To protect a photo with a password, you need to resort to a trick. Turn off photo export and set a password in the Notes app settings. To take a secret photo, go to create a new note and tap on the camera icon. Once the photo is taken, click on "Export" and select "Lock Note."

14. Guided access

We often give our smartphone into the wrong hands to “pass a level in a game,” “read an article,” or “watch a video on YouTube.” If you don't trust who will be using your iPhone, turn on Guided Access in Settings: General → Accessibility → Guided Access.

When handing over an iPhone to someone, triple-click the Home button to turn on Guided Access, and the person will only be able to use the open app.

Siri

15. “Whose iPhone is this?”

If you find a lost iPhone, Siri can help you contact its owner without entering a password. Ask her “Whose iPhone is this?” or “Who owns this iPhone?”, and a window will open in front of you with the name of the owner of the gadget.

So that the person who finds your iPhone can find you in this way, go to Siri settings and in the “Data” tab, assign a contact with information about yourself.

16. Siri male voice

Not everyone knows, but our faithful electronic assistant can speak in a pleasant male voice. This option is available in Siri settings.

Calls

17. Calling the last number dialed

To repeat the last call, it is not necessary to go to the “Recent” tab. Click on the green handset on the screen with keys, and the iPhone will offer to call back the last number dialed.

18. Quick access to favorite contacts

To quickly dial important numbers, add them to the Favorites tab in the standard Phone application. Swipe right on the desktop to go to the widget panel. Scroll down and click “Edit”, and then tap on the plus sign next to the “Favorites” widget. Now you can call your loved ones faster and even when the screen is locked.

19. Detection of an incoming call in headphones

Answering calls using headphones is sometimes much easier than reaching for your phone. To find out who is calling you without taking your iPhone out of your pocket, turn on the “Call Announcements” toggle switch in your phone settings.

Messages

20. Deleting old messages

Deleting irrelevant messages will help bring order to your correspondence and free up precious megabytes of memory. Find the “Leave messages” item in the settings and set the required time after which the messages will be deleted.

21. Saving traffic in “Messages”

To avoid wasting traffic on heavy attachments, turn on low quality mode in your message settings.

22. Time of sending messages

One of the non-obvious functions of “Messages” is viewing the exact time of sending. Just swipe from the right side of the screen.

Alarm

23. Setting up a call from Apple Music

The ability to set your favorite song as an alarm is not a trick, but a basic iPhone feature that many people don't know about. When creating a new alarm, click on the Sound tab. Rewind the list to the very beginning, before the standard ringtones, find a panel with familiar names and click on “Select song”.

24. Snooze alarm

To reschedule the alarm to a later time, you don’t have to look for the corresponding button on the screen. Press any side button and iPhone wakes you up again in nine minutes.

This interval was not chosen by chance: old mechanical alarm clocks could not count exactly 600 seconds. They did not take into account the current minute and began counting nine minutes from the next one.

Safari

25. Search by word on a page

Enter the desired word in the address bar. In the drop-down menu under the search engine suggestions, select “On this page.”

26. Recently closed tabs

Go to the screen that shows previews of open pages and hold your finger on the “+” button. A list of recently closed tabs will open in front of you. This is useful if you accidentally closed a long-open page that is difficult to find in your browser history.

27. Convert a Safari page to a PDF file

28. Opening links in the background

Other basic applications and services

29. Spotlight as a converter

Swiping down on any iPhone screen opens Spotlight. Its use significantly reduces the time spent searching for something on a smartphone. Spotlight provides results from many applications: it will help you find the desired episode of a podcast, a message by keyword, or a person on Twitter. Also, a standard search engine can act as a converter. Just search for "1 usd" or "15 inches in cm".

30. Convert slow motion video to regular video

If you've been playing around with the slow motion feature and accidentally shot something in slow motion that would look better at natural speed, it's easy to bring the video to the original tempo without additional applications. Open the video editing section and adjust the values ​​on the speed bar. This strip is located above the timing field, where we usually cut the videos.

Level 31

The compass in the basic application is practically useless in the city. But if you swipe the screen to the left, you can get a level - an indispensable device for repair and installation.

32. Optimizing Apple Music storage

Turn on Storage Optimization in Music Settings and iPhone will automatically delete songs you rarely listen to. This will only happen when the device’s memory runs out.

To set the minimum amount of music that will not be deleted from iPhone, you can set the storage size.

33. Geolocation reminders

Task managers in the App Store offer a lot of functions, but standard “Reminders” are also capable of a lot. For example, a basic application can remind you to buy milk not only at 15:00, but also when you visit the store. To enable this function, select “Remind me by location” and find the desired geolocation in the task settings.

Battery

34. Turn on power saving mode

If your iPhone has more than 20% charge left, but the nearest outlet is still very far away, it makes sense to switch to power saving mode. To enable the mode, just ask Siri about it or find the corresponding item in the battery settings. In these settings, you can also find a list of the most energy-consuming applications and close them in a timely manner.

35. Silent charging connection

You can avoid vibration when connecting the charger to your iPhone by opening the Camera app before connecting the Lightning cable. The device will begin to charge, and your light-sleeping relatives will not be awakened by a sudden sound.

A month ago, Apple announced its new products: , and . Many people did not understand why Apple missed the number 9. After all, the first two smartphones are not very different from the previous generation of devices. Of course, the new products have changed, but this update would be more understandable with the name 7S.

The main innovations of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus: they changed the case material - now the back panel is made of glass, installed wireless charging, added True Tone technology, as in the new iPad, and improved the 12 megapixel camera. The iPhone 8 Plus added a new “Portrait Lighting” feature and improved the portrait shooting mode.

Smartphones turned out to be ambiguous. This also confirms the low interest of buyers at the start of sales. There were no queues or rush. But if you nevertheless purchased this device, then most likely you have already familiarized yourself with it. We've picked out some interesting features that you may not have known about. Let's start.

Key specifications of iPhone 8 Plus:

• Display: 5.5 inches IPS LCD, 1920×1080p, 401 ppi
• Processor: Apple A11 Bionic
• RAM: 3 GB, LPDDR4
• Flash memory: 64/256 GB
• Main camera: 12 MP + 12 MP with f/1.8 and f/2.8
• Front camera: 7 MP
• Battery: 2691 mAh
• Navigation: GPS, GLONASS
• Wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
• Operating system: iOS 11
• Dimensions: 158.4×78.1×7.5 mm
• Weight: 202 grams

How to drag multiple icons at once?

If you have a huge number of applications on your desktop and you need to organize them, then, of course, moving each one separately is not an option. You can move several icons at the same time: select one application, hold your finger on it and, as soon as it is selected, select the next ones with another finger and all the shortcuts will be combined into one.

I think this function will be useful for many. It’s also nice that this applies not only to desktop shortcuts, but also to the new Files application. Select the file you need, add a few more to it, with the same movement, and move it to the location you need.

How do I get the HDR button back?

In new smartphones, Apple has worked hard on the camera system. Of course this is very good. The company has updated photo processing algorithms and improved shooting speed. Apple trusted the algorithms so much that it removed the HDR button. The camera itself will decide when to turn it on.

If you still want to decide for yourself when to turn this function on or off, then the button can be returned to the camera interface. You need to go to the settings of your smartphone, find the “Camera” section there and turn on the automatic HDR mode.

Chat with Siri

With the iOS 11 update, Apple has slightly updated the design of the Siri voice assistant. But from a systemic point of view, the company seemed to ignore it. The only thing that has changed is the chat function with Siri. If you still feel awkward talking on your phone, then this is for you. It’s just not entirely clear why you can’t quickly switch from voice to chat.

1. Go to "Settings".
2. Find the "Basic" section.
3. There you can find Siri settings.
4. Turn on Typing for Siri.

3D Touch on notification folders

If you have a separate folder with all instant messengers, then of course you know how notifications will be displayed on the folder in the form of a number with the number of messages. But with 3D Touch technology, you don't even have to open the folder. You will immediately see a list of applications where your messages have arrived.

3D Touch to preview filters in camera

Sometimes when you're trying to choose a filter for your photo, you may forget what the original looked like during the process. That's why there's a great new filter preview feature using 3D Touch technology. In the Camera app, select the desired filter. Using 3D Touch, all other filters will disappear and you can look at the original and processed photo, moving up and down.

How to enable video recording in 4K 60 fps?

Have you heard about the new photo format in iOS 11 that can reduce the size of an image or video by 70%? Or that the new iPhones can shoot 4K video at 60 fps? Yes, it really is in new devices from Apple. But we are sure that some users do not know how to enable this feature.

1. Go to "Settings".
2. Select the "Camera" section.
3. Enable the ability to record 4K video at 60 fps.

How to unlock your device using Touch ID without pressing it

Even with iOS 10, iPhone unlocking, which is familiar to everyone, was removed. In fact, everything has been changed to make it easier to work with Touch ID. But to do this, you still need to turn on the screen and then put your finger on it. With the system update, a new feature has appeared that has been available on Android smartphones for a long time. You just need to put your finger on the scanner and the device will unlock.

1. Go to "Settings".
2. Then find the "Accessibility" item.
3. There you can find the “Home” item.
4. Turn on the "Open with your finger" feature.

How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut Function Sheet

Most iPhone users know that there is a keyboard shortcut feature associated with triple-pressing the Home button. But there are a lot of them: brightness changes, color inversion, virtual controller, light filters, magnification, etc. Now you can choose exactly those functions that you really need.

1. Go to "Settings".
2. Go to the "Basic" section.
3. Then find the "Accessibility" item.
4. There you can find the “Keyboard shortcut” item.
5. Select one or more functions you need.

How to remove the notification indicator on applications?

If you are the person who has 100,500 unread emails, and also has a notification indicator on the YouTube application and it all annoys you, then with the system update, you now have the opportunity to turn it off from individual applications.

1. Go to "Settings".
2. Go to the "Notifications" section.
3. Select the application you need.
4. Disable the Sticker on Icon feature.

Only a few months have passed since Apple’s official presentation, but Allo marketers are already noting the stability of demand for smartphones iPhone 8 Plus. What characteristics allowed the smartphone to become a leader?

1. Glass design and wireless charging

iPhone 8 plus caseMade of durable glass reinforced with an aluminum frame. Thanks to complex anodizing and polishing processes, the case acquired a deep color. In addition, the device adds support for Qi wireless charging technology.

2. Top-notch performance

The basis for the success of the iPhone 8 Plus is the ultra-powerful A11 Bionic processor in tandem with the A11 motion coprocessor and 3 GB of RAM. A powerful connection ensures smooth operation of the system in any use scenario.

3. Dual camera 12+12 MP

The smartphone is equipped with a dual 12-megapixel camera with wide-angle and telephoto lenses. The device takes excellent pictures regardless of lighting conditions and allows you to scale frames without losing image quality.

4. Bright 5.5" Retina HD display

The device has a colorful 5.5-inch display with HD resolution and support for True Tone technology. The gadget automatically adjusts the color and brightness parameters, analyzing the surrounding lighting, and makes the image on the screen as comfortable as possible for the eyes.

5. Waterproof design

The iPhone 8 Plus smartphone is protected from water and dust according to the IP67 standard, which corresponds to complete dust and water resistance. The gadget is not afraid of short-term immersions under water to a depth of 1 m.

6. Touch ID

iPhone 8 Plus uses a reliable data security system - a fingerprint sensor is built into the Home button located at the bottom of the screen and uses your fingerprint as an ideal password.

7. iOS 11

The device runs the iOS 11 operating system. With it, the iPhone works even faster and better, opening up new opportunities for using augmented reality in games and applications.

Apple's main new product this season, the iPhone 8, has already broken many records for performance and image quality among analog smartphones. ELLE - about the main features of the new Apple gadget.

1. Almost fearless body

The fact that the iPhone 8 body is made of glass upset many Apple fans - but in vain. Although this decision was made in order to provide the new smartphone with wireless charging capabilities, the developers took care to protect the gadget from falls, dust and water. The glass has an additional protective layer and is reinforced with a steel base and a frame made of aerospace-grade aluminum, and all the elements of the case are adjusted so that even if you drop the phone in water, it will not harm it.

2. Wireless charging (and not only using AirPower)

As we already said, a special glass case was made primarily for wireless charging. You don't have to wait until AirPower goes on sale to experience this feature, which won't hit stores until 2018. iPhone 8 supports Qi wireless chargers, which can be found in many hotels, cafes, airports and cars.

3. More space for photos and videos

The iPhone 8 is available with a standard memory capacity of 64 and 256 GB, but their owners will find that this number has increased significantly thanks to the HEIF format in which photos are saved. In it, images take up half as much space as JPEG, not only without losing, but even surpassing in quality. For video, the HEVC codec is used, which also makes the videos smaller in size.

4. Great sound

The updated stereo speakers are 25% louder than previous models. Now you can fully enjoy the new albums of your favorite bands, hearing even the deepest bass.

5. Even more professional photos

The iPhone camera is considered the most popular in the world, and Apple lives up to this every year by making it better and better. Thus, the iPhone 8 received a camera with a six-element lens, optical image stabilization and a faster enlarged matrix, and the iPhone 8 Plus also has a camera with a telephoto lens. The combination of two cameras provides the iPhone 8 Plus with an improved portrait function, thanks to which you can “play” with lighting, adding the effect of stage or studio lighting to your photos.

6. New Live Photo Features

From the short videos that the iPhone records before and after taking a photo, you can now make looping videos and clips with a pendulum effect, similar to the classic “boomerangs”, only better.

7. Your own director

With the new iPhone you can also shoot full-length clips and mini-movies. Optical image stabilization helps reduce motion blur in low-light conditions. The video will turn out stable, even if the smartphone shook when shooting.

8. Augmented reality - the future is very close

Moving a dragon, robot or any other mobile game character directly into your room is now as easy as shelling pears: Apple's new product works perfectly with the augmented reality function. The graphics are designed at such a high level that it is difficult to believe that all the images are transferred to our world using, in fact, a simple smartphone.

9. Faster, longer, more powerful

One of the main advantages of the G8 is the powerful A11 Bionic processor, thanks to which sending messages, searching the Internet and other smartphone actions are performed up to 70% faster than previous models. At the same time, battery power is consumed more economically, so you can finally stop worrying about your iPhone running out of charge at the most inopportune moment.

10. Perfect screen

Watching movies, taking photos, reading books - all this on the eighth iPhone becomes more comfortable for the eyes due to the True Tone function. It works in such a way that the brightness of the display changes depending on the light level. In addition, the new product has improved contrast and color rendition, so images look more realistic.

One of the main features of the iPhone 7 Plus is its dual camera, which allows you to shoot in . When shooting in this mode, the entire focus is on the subject, and the background is blurred (bokeh effect).

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Which devices support Portrait Lighting mode?

The functionality is only present in the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X models. It is unlikely that this feature will appear in the iPhone 7 Plus, since the device uses the A10 processor.

In addition, it should be noted that the Portrait Lighting mode works on both cameras of the iPhone X (main and front), while on the iPhone 8 Plus it works only on the main one.

The Portrait Lighting feature uses machine learning. An infrared sensor is used for focusing, and a screen is used for illumination, which creates the necessary shade of glow.

In the application "Camera" select option "Portrait", compose your shot, and then select the desired effect using the button at the bottom of the screen and take a photo.

How many styles does Portrait Lighting mode offer?

This mode offers five styles: " Daylight"(soft natural light), " Studio light"(illuminates the subject's face), " Contour light"(allows you to manipulate highlights and shadows to highlight the details of a person's face in a portrait), " Stage light" (places the face (in color) of the model on a black background), " Stage light - mono”(works on the principle of the “Stage Light” filter, but the photo turns out to be black and white).

Can I cancel the Portrait Lighting effect after the photo is taken?

Yes, but shooting must be done in portrait mode. You won't be able to add a lighting effect if the photo is taken in Standard mode. To change the effect, open the Photos app and select the photo you want to edit. To start editing, click the slider icon. Above the bottom row of editing tools, you'll see a "dial" that lets you control the Portrait Lighting effects. Spin the wheel until you find the effect you want and click the Done button in the bottom right corner.

Is portrait lighting just a filter?

As Apple's senior vice president of marketing Phil Schiller explained, "Portrait Lighting is not just filters, it is an analysis of the lighting on the model's face in real time."

Portrait lighting creates a depth map that separates the subject from the background. Artificial intelligence detects the facial features of the subject and changes the lighting, adding soft light, shadows or darkening the background.

Can I use Portrait Lighting mode when taking selfies?

Only iPhone X owners will be able to take selfies using Portrait Lighting mode. iPhone X features a TrueDepth camera system housed in a tiny module at the top of the display that lets you take great photos and use Face ID.

Is Portrait Lighting stable?

It is worth noting that the portrait lighting mode is still in beta testing, so the functionality may not work flawlessly. By the way, the original portrait mode in the iPhone 7 Plus was in the testing stage for 10 months.