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Manage storage on iPhone
On iPhone, you can check how much storage space is available and increase the available space by removing items you no longer need. Check storage on your iPhone Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. The available storage is shown at the top of the screen. Remove apps and data When you’re low on storage, you can have iPhone automatically remove unused apps. Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Tap Enable next to Offload Unused Apps. The unused apps move to iCloud Drive.
Record and transcribe a call on iPhone
In some countries and regions, you can record a phone call when you’re talking to one other person. In select regions and languages, you can view the transcript of the call in the Notes app. See the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website. Record a call Before you begin, check the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website to see if call recording is available in your language and region, and make sure the other call participant is willing to be recorded. Go to the Phone app on your iPhone.
Use iPhone more comfortably while riding in a vehicle
If you experience discomfort when you use iPhone while riding as a passenger in a car or other on-road vehicle, you can turn on Vehicle Motion Cues—onscreen cues that may help reduce motion sickness. Vehicle Motion Cues appear as animated dots on the edges of the screen that represent how the vehicle is moving without interfering with what you’re doing on iPhone. Note: Vehicle Motion Cues should not be used while operating a moving vehicle and in other situations requiring attention to safety.
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Apple Intelligence and privacy on iPhone
Apple Intelligence* delivers intelligence that is relevant for you and grounded in your personal context while protecting your privacy with a groundbreaking step forward for privacy in AI. The cornerstone of Apple Intelligence is on-device processing, so it is aware of your personal information without collecting your personal information.
Back up iPhone
You can back up iPhone using iCloud or your computer. To decide which method is best for you, see About backups for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Tip: If you replace your iPhone, you can use its backup to transfer your information to the new device. See Restore all content to iPhone from a backup. Back up iPhone using iCloud iCloud backups store information and settings on your device that don’t regularly sync to iCloud.
Import and export photos and videos on iPhone
You can import photos and videos directly to the Photos app from a digital camera, an SD memory card, or another iPhone or iPad that has a camera. You can also export unmodified versions of your photos and videos directly to an external drive, memory card, or other storage device that’s connected to your iPhone. Import photos and videos to your iPhone Import photos and videos saved on another device such as a digital camera or an external drive to the Photos app on your iPhone.
Use the basic calculator on iPad
You can perform arithmetic calculations with a basic calculator. Siri: Say something like: “What’s 74 times 9?” or “What’s 18 percent of 225?” Learn how to use Siri. Switch to the basic calculator Go to the Calculator app on your iPad. Tap , then tap Basic. Clear the display Go to the Calculator app on your iPad. Enter a digit or calculation. Do one of the following: Delete the last digit: If you make a mistake when you enter a number, tap .
Control iPhone with the movement of your eyes
With Eye Tracking, you can control iPhone using just your eyes. An onscreen pointer follows the movement of your eyes, and when you look at an item and hold your gaze steady, or dwell, you perform an action, such as a tap. All data used to set up and control Eye Tracking is processed on device. Before you begin Eye Tracking uses the built-in, front-facing camera on iPhone. For best results, make sure that the camera has a clear view of your face and that your face is adequately lit.
Set up electric vehicle routing in Maps on iPhone
You can plan trips that include stops for charging your electric vehicle (EV) and monitor changes in your charge while driving. Important: EV routing is available on select vehicles and in select areas. Features vary by country and region. Refer to your vehicle’s owner guide for compatibility information. When you get driving directions, Maps can track your vehicle’s charge.
Use Check In on iPhone to let your friends know you’ve arrived
Note: Check In requires iOS 17 or later for both the sender and recipient. Location sharing isn’t supported in South Korea and might be unavailable in other regions due to local laws.
Make a call on iPhone
To start a call in the Phone app , dial the number on the keypad, tap a favorite or recent call, or choose a number in your contacts list. Dial a number Siri: Say “call” or “dial” followed by a number. Speak each digit separately—for example, “four one five, five five five….” For the 800 area code in the U.S., you can say “eight hundred.” Learn how to use Siri. Or do the following: Tap Keypad.
Block, filter, and report messages on iPhone
In the Messages app , you can reduce the number of unwanted messages you receive when you block individuals, filter unknown senders, and report spam or junk messages. Note: A known sender is anyone you’ve added to the Contacts app or sent a message to. Block messages from a specific person or phone number When you block a specific contact or phone number, messages from that person or number aren’t delivered.
Connect a game controller to iPad
You can connect a compatible game controller to your iPad through Bluetooth® or the Lightning or USB-C connector. You can customize the buttons and even add a second controller to get help from a friend. Pair a Bluetooth game controller Follow the instructions that came with the controller to put it in discovery mode. On iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth, turn on Bluetooth, then tap the name of the device. See the Apple Support article Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device.
Get live captions of spoken audio on iPhone
With Live Captions (beta) on iPhone, you can get a real-time transcription of spoken audio. Use Live Captions to more easily follow the audio in any app, such as FaceTime or Podcasts, and in live conversations around you. Note: Live Captions is available on iPhone 11 and later when the primary language is set to English (U.S.) or English (Canada). Important: The accuracy of Live Captions may vary and shouldn’t be relied upon in high-risk or emergency situations.
Automatically fill in your information in Safari on iPhone
In the Safari app , use AutoFill to automatically fill in credit card information, contact information, and user names and passwords. Important: Never enter your password or credit card number on sites with a “Not Secure” warning. See the Apple Support article If you see a “Not Secure” warning while browsing with Safari. Set up AutoFill You can save your personal information or credit card number on your iPhone to speed up filling in online forms and making purchases.
Take and edit photos or videos in Messages on iPhone
You can capture photos and videos directly in the Messages app . You can also modify the photos and videos before you send them by editing the image, marking it up, or adding effects. Note: Your carrier may set size limits for attachments; iPhone may compress photo and video attachments when necessary. Take and edit a new photo or video Open the Messages app on your iPhone. Open a conversation or start a new message, tap , then tap Camera.
Listen to broadcast radio on iPhone
You can play thousands of broadcast radio stations on iPhone. Use Siri: Activate Siri, then say something like, “Play Wild 94.9” or “Tune in to ESPN Radio.” Search for a station: Tap Search, enter the station in the search field, then tap a result to play the station. You can search for stations by name, call sign, frequency, and nickname. Choose a station in the Radio tab: Tap Radio, swipe up, then choose a station below the Local Broadcasters or International Broadcasters heading.
Record your Personal Voice on iPhone
If you’re at risk of speech loss or someone with a speech disability, you can create a personalized voice on iPhone to use with Live Speech. With Personal Voice, you can create a voice that sounds like your own to use to type to speak in FaceTime, Phone, and assistive communication apps. (Available in select languages.) Note: To see the option to create your Personal Voice, you must first set a passcode.
Watch sports in the Apple TV app on iPhone
In the Apple TV app, the Sports row gives you access to a wide array of live and scheduled sports events (not available in all countries or regions). You can see live games with up-to-the-minute scores, or browse upcoming games and add them to Up Next. Explore sports Open the Apple TV app on your iPhone. Tap Home, then scroll down to the Sports row. Do any of the following: Browse live and upcoming games. Tap Live Sports, then scroll down to browse football, baseball, basketball, and more.
Connect iPhone to the internet
Connect your iPhone to the internet by using an available Wi-Fi or cellular network. Connect iPhone to a Wi-Fi network Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn on Wi-Fi. Tap one of the following: A network: Enter the password, if required. Other: To join a hidden network, enter the name of the network, security type, and password. If appears at the top of the screen, iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Connect the battery to Apple Vision Pro
Before you can turn on your Apple Vision Pro, you need to connect the battery. Even if you’re not using your Apple Vision Pro, you can leave the battery connected to allow Apple Vision Pro to sync your mail, photos, and more. Note: Apple Vision Pro automatically shuts down after 24 hours of inactivity to preserve battery (unless it’s charging). Connect the battery Insert the power cable into the power connector on the left Audio Strap, with the cord angled slightly upward.
Harden your iPhone from a cyberattack with Lockdown Mode
Lockdown Mode is an extreme protection feature for iPhone. Its protections include safer wireless connectivity defaults, media handling, media sharing defaults, sandboxing, and network security optimizations. Lockdown Mode is optional and should be used only if you believe you might be targeted by a highly sophisticated cyberattack, such as by a private company developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware. Important: Most people are never targeted by attacks of this nature.
Get live captions in real time on iPhone
With Live Captions (beta), spoken dialogue is turned into text and displayed in real time on your iPhone screen. You can more easily follow the audio in any app, such as FaceTime or Podcasts, and in live conversations around you. Live Captions is available on iPhone 11 and later when the primary language is set to English (U.S.) or English (Canada). Important: The accuracy of Live Captions may vary and shouldn’t be relied upon in high-risk or emergency situations.
Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact info
With iOS 17.1 and watchOS 10.1, you can use NameDrop to quickly share contact information with a nearby iPhone or Apple Watch. Note: NameDrop is available on Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 7 and later, and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation). Use NameDrop on iPhone to share your contact information with new people Do one of the following: Share from iPhone to iPhone or Apple Watch: Hold the display of your iPhone a few centimeters from the top of the other person’s iPhone or Apple Watch.
Dictate text on iPhone
With Dictation on iPhone, you can dictate text anywhere you can type it. You can also use typing and Dictation together—the keyboard stays open during Dictation so you can easily switch between voice and touch to enter text. For example, you can select text with touch and replace it with your voice. Dictation requests are processed on your device in many languages—no internet connection is required.
Use VoiceOver gestures on iPhone
When VoiceOver is on, standard touchscreen gestures have different effects, and additional gestures let you move around the screen and control individual items. VoiceOver gestures include two-, three-, and four-finger taps and swipes. You can use different techniques to perform VoiceOver gestures. For example, you can perform a two-finger tap using two fingers on one hand, one finger on each hand, or your thumbs.
Play background sounds on iPhone to mask environmental noise
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Background Sounds, then turn on Background Sounds. Tip: You can quickly reach Background Sounds when you tap in Control Center, if you’ve added it there. Set any of the following: Sound: Choose a sound; the audio file downloads to your iPhone. Volume: Drag the slider. Use When Media is Playing: Adjust the volume of the background sound when iPhone is playing music or other media.
Customize the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have an Action button in place of the Ring/Silent switch. You can choose which function you want the Action button to perform when you press it. Because the button is so accessible, it’s useful for actions you perform often. (The location of the Action button is shown below.) It’s easy to change the action when you decide you want to use it for a different function. Customize the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Go to Settings > Action Button.
Detach Pro Display XDR from a VESA Mount Adapter
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Set up your Mac
Select version: Select version: Modifying this control will update this page automatically The first time your MacBook Air starts up, Setup Assistant walks you through the simple steps needed to start using your new Mac. Tip: To use Voice Over during setup, sit idle until you hear the voice command prompting you for a response. To learn more, see Accessibility on your Mac. Choose a country to set the language and time zone for your Mac.
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