In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard unveil a treasure trove of hidden features and advanced tips for iOS and iPadOS devices. From transforming your on-screen keyboard into a precision text-editing tool to customizing contact notifications, the hosts cover many practical tips to enhance your Apple device experience. They also explore photo editing tricks, Wi-Fi password sharing, live captions in FaceTime, and creating shortcuts for health management.
Keyboard tricks:
Using the spacebar as a trackpad for precise text editing
Quick-switching between letters, numbers, and symbols without changing keyboards
Contact customization:
Setting personalized vibrations and ringtones for important contacts
Managing emergency bypass settings to prioritize notifications
Photo management:
Copying text from screenshots when apps don't allow selection
Applying consistent edits across multiple photos
iOS 17 features:
Streamlined two-factor authentication with automatic code-filling
Customizable home screen layouts and focus modes
Communication enhancements:
Live captions in FaceTime calls
Replying to specific messages in iMessage threads
Feedback:
Discussion on authentication for the new iPhone mirroring feature
Shortcuts Corner:
Medication reminders:
Creating a shortcut to set alarms for medication schedules
Nutritional tracking:
Developing a custom shortcut to log dietary information in the Health app
Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard
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