The iPhone (iOS) has a series of useful features, but which may be little explored by users. Examples of this are functions such as Focus mode, Spotlight and the addition of Widgets to the main screens. These tools, although little known, can facilitate various daily activities and allow the user to stay focused while carrying out important tasks.
No Lessfios Office Today we show five iPhone features that should be known by anyone who uses Apple's operating system.
1. Use Live Text to copy and translate text
O iPhone (iOS) has a native feature capable of identifying all text content present in images. With the function, it is possible to select excerpts to search the web, translate or share content in messaging applications, for example. Furthermore, the function is also capable of recognizing numbers, and can be used to save a contact in the cell phone's phonebook.
To use it, open the cell phone camera and point it at an area with the writing. Wait a few seconds for the tool to identify the text and then tap the icon that will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen to open the options. It is worth remembering that, with the launch of iOS 16, the feature also gains a currency conversion function.
2. Customize different Focus modes
Another basic feature present on Apple cell phones is Focus mode, which can help those who want to become more productive throughout the day. With the tool, users can avoid distractions when carrying out activities, increasing their levels of concentration and productivity, as the function allows, among other things, to block notifications from social networks and specific contacts.
To configure a new Focus, access the device settings and click on “Focus”. There, select one of the available modes or press the “+” icon to open other options. Then, turn the switch next to Focus mode to enable it, and select applications and contacts to allow you to receive alerts when the function is activated.
Another interesting function of Focus mode is that it allows the user to create an automation to activate it. Thus, it is possible to define a specific time of the day or a location for Focus to be activated automatically. For example, the user can configure that the “Work” Focus is activated when arriving at the company address, or can define that the “Sleep” mode starts working at 22 pm, for example.
3. Hide Photos and Apps from Library
The iPhone (iOS) also has native features that allow you to hide photos from the gallery and applications installed on the cell phone. With the functions, it is possible to store images in a hidden folder and hide apps from the smartphone's Home Screen – which will prevent third parties from having easy access to the content. In iOS 16, it is worth remembering that the gallery gains a new feature that automatically puts a password on hidden photo albums.
To hide photos, open your phone's gallery and tap “Select”. Then, click on the images you want to hide and then on the share icon in the bottom left corner of the screen to open the options. Swipe until you find “Hide”, press on and confirm the procedure. From then on, all content will be available in the “Hidden Items” album.
To hide apps from the home screen, tap and press an app icon and click “Remove app”. Then, select the “Remove from Home Screen” option to complete the procedure. The feature removes the app icon from the iPhone (iOS) Home Screen, but does not delete the app from the phone, it just transfers it to the App Library.
4. Modify the Control Center with your preferred apps
You can customize Control Center on your iPhone (iOS) to remove or add widgets. The feature allows quick access to some useful controls and apps, such as flashlight, calculator, volume and screen brightness, for example.
To modify the icons, simply access the cell phone settings and tap the “Control Center” option. Then, press the “-” sign to remove the shortcuts from the Control Center. To add new icons, tap the “+” sign next to the desired control.
5. Add the battery percentage widget
Another very useful function on the iPhone (iOS) allows you to add a battery percentage widget to the cell phone's Home Screen, which can simplify charge level queries. With the feature, it is not necessary to access the Control Center to check the battery status, as the widget provides this information and can be positioned right on the cell phone's home screen.
To configure the shortcut, tap and press an empty area on the screen for a few seconds. Then, press the “+” icon in the top left corner of the screen to open the options. Swipe until you find the “Batteries” tab and press on it. Then, swipe the screen to the side to define the widget style and go to “Add Widget” to add it to the Home Screen.
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