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Hide ads and distractions in Safari on iPhone
In the Safari app , use Reader to hide ads, navigation menus, or other distracting items. Show Reader Reader formats a webpage to show just the relevant text and images. Tap , then tap Show Reader. To return to the full page, tap , then tap Hide Reader. Note: If Show Reader is dimmed, Reader isn’t available for that page. Automatically use Reader for a website On a supported website, tap , then tap Website Settings. Turn on Use Reader Automatically.
Important safety information for iPhone
Handling. Handle iPhone with care. It is made of metal, glass, and plastic and has sensitive electronic components inside. iPhone or its battery can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured, or crushed, or if it comes in contact with liquid. If you suspect damage to iPhone or the battery, discontinue use of iPhone, as it may cause overheating or injury. Don’t use iPhone with cracked glass, as it may cause injury.
Magnify the iPhone screen with Display Zoom
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Download, save, and share podcast episodes on iPhone
In the Podcasts app , you can download, save, and share podcast episodes. Save and download an episode Download an episode so you can play it when you’re offline. Tap Library, then tap a show to see its information page. Swipe left on an episode, then tap or . When you save an episode, it’s automatically downloaded so you can listen to it offline. To turn off this option, go to Settings > Podcasts, then turn off Download When Saving.
Use App Clips on iPhone
An App Clip is a small part of an app that lets you do a task quickly, like rent a bike, pay for parking, or order food. You can discover App Clips in Safari, Maps, and Messages, or in the real world through NFC tags, QR codes, and App Clip Codes—unique markers that take you to specific App Clips. Get and use an App Clip Get an App Clip from any of the following: App Clip Code or QR code: Scan the code using the iPhone camera or Code Scanner in Control Center.
Sign in with passkeys on iPhone
Passkeys give you a simple and secure way to sign in without passwords by relying on Face ID (supported models) or Touch ID (supported models) to identify you when you sign in to supporting websites and apps. Intro to passkeys Based on industry standards for account authentication, passkeys are easier to use than passwords and far more secure. A passkey is a cryptographic entity that’s not visible to you, and it’s used in place of a password.
Adjust the volume on iPhone
When you’re on the phone or listening to songs, movies, or other media on iPhone, you can use the buttons on the side of your device to adjust the audio volume. Otherwise, the buttons control the volume for the ringer, alerts, and other sound effects. You can also use Siri to turn the volume up or down. Siri: Say something like: “Turn up the volume” or “Turn down the volume.” Learn how to use Siri. WARNING: For information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety information for iPhone.
Take a screenshot or screen recording on iPhone
You can take a picture of the screen, just as it appears, or a recording of actions on the screen, to share with others or use in documents. Take a screenshot Do one of the following: On an iPhone with Face ID: Simultaneously press and then release the side button and volume up button. On an iPhone with a Home button: Simultaneously press and then release the Home button and side button. Tap the screenshot in the lower-left corner, then tap Done.
Read PDF documents in Books on iPhone
In the Books app , you can open and save PDFs that you receive in Mail, Messages, and other apps. Open PDFs in Books Tap the PDF attachment to open it, tap , then tap Books. Share or print a PDF document Open the PDF document, tap , then choose a share option such as AirDrop, Mail, or Messages, or tap Print. See the Apple Support article About AirPrint. Mark up a PDF Open the PDF and tap to use the drawing and annotation tools (tap near the center of a page if you don’t see ).
Allow or silence notifications for a Focus on iPhone
When you set up a Focus, you can select people and apps you want to receive notifications from by either silencing them or allowing them. For example, set up a Work Focus and allow only notifications from your coworkers and the apps you use for work. Allow or silence notifications from specific people during a Focus Go to Settings > Focus, then choose a Focus—for example, Do Not Disturb, Personal, Sleep, or Work.
Avoid unwanted calls on iPhone
You can avoid unwanted calls by blocking certain people and sending unknown and spam callers directly to voicemail. Block voice calls, FaceTime calls, and messages from certain people In the Phone app , do any of the following. Tap Favorites, Recents, or Voicemail. Tap next to the number or contact you want to block, scroll down, then tap Block this Caller. Tap Contacts, tap the contact you want to block, scroll down, then tap Block this Caller.
Capture action shots with Burst mode on your iPhone camera
Use Burst mode with Camera to capture a moving subject, or when you want to take multiple high-speed photos so that you have a range of photos to choose from. You can take Burst photos with the rear and front-facing cameras. Tip: You can also press and hold the volume up button to take Burst shots. Go to Settings > Camera, then turn on Use Volume Up for Burst (available on iPhone XS, iPhone XR, and later). Take Live Photos with your iPhone cameraRecord a QuickTake video
Set up and view your Medical ID
A Medical ID provides information about you that may be important in an emergency, like allergies, medical conditions, and your emergency contacts. Your iPhone and Apple Watch can display this information so that it’s available for someone attending to you in an emergency and your emergency contacts can be notified if you use Emergency SOS via satellite. Create your Medical ID Set up a Medical ID in the Health app . Open the Health app on your iPhone.
Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPhone
Screen Time lets you see how family members are using their devices, so you can structure the time they spend on them. You can set up Screen Time for a family member on their device or, if you’ve set up Family Sharing, you can set up Screen Time for a family member through Family Sharing on your device. See Set up parental controls with Family Sharing on iPhone and the Apple Support article Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child.
Personalize your iPhone Lock Screen
You can personalize your Lock Screen by choosing a wallpaper, customizing the colors and fonts, layering subjects of photos in front of the time, and much more. You can also add widgets with information from your favorite apps to your Lock Screen, such as today’s headlines, the weather, and calendar events. You can create more than one Lock Screen and switch between them. Since each Lock Screen can be linked to a Focus, you can switch your Focus by switching to a different Lock Screen.
Unlock your door with a home key on iPhone
Some lock makers provide the ability to unlock your door with a home key in Apple Wallet on your compatible iPhone and Apple Watch (Series 4 and later). You add a home key to Apple Wallet with the Home app on your iPhone. When you have a home key on your iPhone or Apple Watch, place your device near the lock to unlock it. You can use the Home app to share access with other people. Set up a home key Add a supported lock to the Home app. Choose an unlocking option.
Set up Screen Time for yourself on iPhone
With Screen Time, you can manage your app use, schedule time away from your device, and more. You can change or turn off any of these settings at any time. Schedule time away from the screen In Screen Time, you can block apps and notifications for periods when you want time away from your devices. For example, you might want to schedule downtime during meals or at bedtime. Go to Settings > Screen Time, then turn on Screen Time if you haven’t already. Tap Downtime, then turn on Downtime.
Change weak or compromised passwords on iPhone
When you create and store your own passwords for websites and apps, iPhone automatically identifies common weaknesses (for example, if they’re easily guessed or used multiple times). iPhone can also securely monitor your passwords and alert you if they appear in known data leaks. Change a weak or compromised password Go to Settings > Passwords > Security Recommendations. If an account has a weak or compromised password, a message explains the problem. Tap an account.
Learn the weather icons on iPhone
The icons in the Weather app indicate different weather conditions, like fog or haze. Here’s a list of some of the weather icons and what they mean. Icon Description Sunrise Sunset Clear Partly cloudy Dust Haze Smoke Fog Windy Cloudy Thunderstorms Rain Heavy rain Drizzle Hail Tornado Snow Scattered snow Heavy snow/Sleet Blowing snow Cloudy Clear Check the weather on iPhoneCheck the weather in other locations on iPhone
Get started with Freeform on iPad
The Freeform app gives you a boundless canvas for creativity. Bring everything together, including photos, drawings, links, and files. And invite others to work with you. Gather ideas freely You can put just about any kind of file in a Freeform board—without worrying about layouts or page sizes. To create a board, tap . Collaborate with others Tap to invite people to your boards and start working together in real time. You can add sticky notes to conduct a brainstorming session or provide feedback.
Adjust the onscreen and external keyboard settings on iPhone
You can adjust the onscreen (software) keyboard on iPhone. If you use an external (hardware) keyboard with iPhone, you can customize keyboard shortcuts and change settings such as the key repeat rate. Set the onscreen keyboard to display only uppercase letters If you have difficulty seeing the onscreen keyboard, you can set it to display only uppercase letters. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Keyboards, then turn off Show Lowercase Keys.
Create and manage Hide My Email addresses in Settings on iPhone
When you subscribe to iCloud+, you can use Hide My Email to keep your personal email address private. With Hide My Email, you can generate unique, random email addresses that forward to your personal email account, so you don’t have to share your real email address when filling out forms or signing up for newsletters on the web, or when sending email. You can create and manage Hide My Email addresses in Settings .
Recognize sounds using iPhone
Your iPhone can continuously listen for certain sounds—such as a crying baby, doorbell, or siren—and notify you when it recognizes these sounds. Note: Don’t rely on your iPhone to recognize sounds in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, in high-risk or emergency situations, or for navigation. Set up Sound Recognition Go to Settings > Accessibility > Sound Recognition, then turn on Sound Recognition. Tap Sounds, then turn on the sounds you want iPhone to recognize.
Automatically fill in verification codes on iPhone
Some websites and apps offer two-factor authentication (also known as multifactor authentication), which helps prevent other people from accessing your accounts even if they know your passwords. Passwords are the first authentication factor, and temporary, one-time verification codes are commonly a second factor. iPhone can automatically generate these verification codes without your reliance on SMS messages or additional apps.
Hear iPhone speak the screen, selected text, and typing feedback
Even if VoiceOver is turned off, you can have iPhone speak selected text or the entire screen. iPhone can also provide feedback and speak text corrections and suggestions as you type. Change the speech settings Go to Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content. Adjust any of the following: Speak Selection: To hear text you selected, tap the Speak button. Speak Screen: To hear the entire screen, swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen.
Control the location information you share on iPhone
You control whether iPhone and apps have information about your location. To figure out where you are when getting directions, setting up meetings, and more, Location Services uses information (when available) from GPS networks, your Bluetooth connections, your local Wi-Fi networks, and your cellular network. When an app is using Location Services, appears in the status bar. When you set up iPhone, you’re asked if you want to turn on Location Services.
Use Switch Control on iPhone
After you set up Switch Control, you can use the following methods to select an item on the screen: Item scanning: The focus moves (automatically or manually) from one item to the next until you select an item; this is the default scanning method. Point scanning: You select an item on the screen by pinpointing it with scanning crosshairs. Head tracking: You move your head to control a pointer on the screen. You can also use facial expressions to perform actions.
Clear your cache in Safari on iPhone
In the Safari app , you can erase your browsing history and data to clear the cache on your iPhone. This removes the history of websites you visited and recent searches from your device. This process also removes the cookies and permissions you granted to websites to use your location or send you notifications. Note: Clearing your browsing history in Safari doesn’t clear any browsing histories kept independently by websites you visited.
Draw or write in Notes on iPad
Use the Notes app to draw a sketch or jot a handwritten note with Apple Pencil (on supported models) or your finger. You can choose from a variety of Markup tools and colors and draw straight lines with the ruler. Draw or write in a note Start drawing or writing in the note with Apple Pencil. Or to draw or write with your finger, tap . Do any of the following: Change color or tools: Use the Markup tools. Adjust the handwriting area: Drag the resize handle (on the left) up or down.
Force restart iPad
If iPad isn’t responding, and you can’t restart it by turning if off then on, try forcing it to restart. Note: If iPad doesn’t restart after you try these steps, see the Apple Support article If your iPad won’t turn on or is frozen. Or if your iPad isn’t working as expected after you restart it, see the iPad Support website.
Save keystrokes with text replacements on iPhone
Set up a text replacement you can use to enter a word or phrase by typing just a few characters. For example, type “omw” to enter “On my way!” That one’s already set up for you, but you can also add your own. Create a text replacement While typing in a text field, touch and hold or . Tap Keyboard Settings, then tap Text Replacement. Tap at the top right. Type a phrase in the Phrase field and the text shortcut you want to use for it in the Shortcut field.
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