Great features in your iPhone that you may not know about

If you want to make the most of your iPhone, whether you're a new user or a veteran, there are many lesser-known features and tricks that many users may not know about, and they will certainly greatly enhance your experience. Here are a set of useful tips to simplify daily use and enhance the security of your device. Get to know them.

Shortcut on the home screen to close the iPhone

Did you know that you can add custom shortcuts to turn off and restart your iPhone directly on the home screen? This can be easily done through the shortcuts app. To do this:

◉ Enter the Shortcuts application, then click the plus sign + to add a new shortcut.

◉ Click Add Action

◉ Search for “Shut Down.” It will appear in front of you in blue, and by clicking on it, a drop-down list will appear with some other options and alternatives, including “Redtart Restart.”

◉ Click “Done” at the top.

You can make two shortcuts, one to shut down and the other to restart, as in the picture above.

Timer to stop everything running on the iPhone

Within the Clock app, there's a handy option to make your iPhone stop playing any media once the timer expires. This is very useful for controlling the time you spend listening to audios or watching videos before you sleep. Here's how to do it:

◉ Run a timer in a virtual way and set the time you want. It is known that if you turn on the timer, when the time expires, an alert tone will sound. Complete the next point.

◉Enter on the “When Timer Ends” option. You will see a list of ringtones. Go down to the bottom of the list, and you will see the “Stop Playing” option.

◉ When your timer runs out, all media running on your iPhone will be stopped.

Sharing is simpler with a simplified sharing interface

When most of us want to share something to a contact, when we open the Shares window, you will see suggested contacts that may not be what we intended. It bothers you to see this list every time. There is a solution for that.

◉ Go to Settings, then Siri and Search.

◉ In the “Suggestion from Apple” section, you will see the “Show When Sharing” option. Turn it off.

Quick actions via Spotlight search

Spotlight has evolved into more than just finding apps. Now offers quick app-related actions. For example, once you type in the hour, you can set a timer directly from the search results without having to open the app. You can also write the word “Photos” and you will see options such as photo sections and albums, and by writing “Camera” you will see short options for what is inside the camera application, such as taking a selfie, video, or portrait.

Quick navigation in emoji keyboard

If you're a heavy emoji user, the emoji keyboard has a swipe feature that allows you to quickly navigate through emojis.

◉ On the keyboard, press the emoji button.

◉ Swipe on the bottom of the screen to the right or left, and you will see how quickly it scrolls and you can stop on the part you want.

Customizable lock screen shortcuts

Access your most used apps faster with lock screen shortcuts. They are created through the Shortcuts app, and they enable you to launch apps directly from the lock screen. Here's how to do it:

◉ Open the Shortcuts app, then tap the plus sign “+” to create a new shortcut.

◉ Click on “Add Action” and in the search box type “Open app.”

◉ When the “App” box appears, click on the word App and choose the application for which you want to create a shortcut.

◉ After selecting the application, click on the word Open App at the top of the screen. You will see a drop-down list from which choose Add to Home Screen or Add to Home Screen. Also, through this menu, you can customize the shortcut icon and name.

◉ Repeat the same steps to create shortcuts to other applications if desired.

◉ Go to the “Lock Screen” settings on the iPhone, and swipe from the bottom to the top to show the application switcher.

◉ Click on “Customize” and then choose “Lock Screen.”

◉ Click on the widget, then scroll down to the “Widgets” section and you will find the shortcuts you created.

◉ Choose the shortcuts you want to display on the iPhone lock screen.

Now once you tap on these shortcuts from the lock screen, you will be able to open the apps directly.

Increase the security of your data on iPhone

Boost your device's security by customizing your Face ID and passcode settings. This feature allows you to restrict access to certain functions when your iPhone is locked, keeping your data safer.

Even when your iPhone is locked, Control Center still works. There is an easy way you can turn everything off:

◉ Go to Settings, then click on Face ID and Passcode.

◉ Then once you enter your passcode, scroll down to the “Allow access when locked” section. Here you will find a list of features and applications that can be accessed when your phone is locked. If you want to prevent access to any of these features when the iPhone is locked, turn them off.

For example, you can turn off Control Center to prevent anyone from tampering with your phone settings while you're away.

◉ You can also turn off Live Activities, Siri, Home Control, etc.

◉ You can turn off all these options to make your phone completely locked until you unlock it.

Separate your browsing with Safari profiles

Safari's Profiles feature lets you create two separate versions of the browser, one for work and one for personal use. This way, your accounts and data will be managed separately in each profile, ensuring complete separation between your professional and personal activities while browsing. For example, a work profile will automatically sign in with your Google account, while a personal profile will use your private account, maintaining your privacy and preventing data overlapping. This feature is very useful for those who use their phones for multiple purposes.

◉ Open Settings on your phone, then go to “Safari” and scroll down.

◉ Click on “Add a New Profile.” You will be asked to enter the file name, such as “Work” or “Personal,” then choose the shape of the icon.

◉ Choose an icon or picture to highlight the profile, then press “Done” to save.

◉ Repeat the same steps to create another profile if you wish.

◉ When you open the Safari application, you will find a new button at the bottom to switch between different profiles.

◉ When you switch, each browsing window will keep only its own browsing accounts and activity.

◉ You can customize and set up each profile separately according to your needs.

Set up the right profiles for your personal and professional uses for a safe and organized browsing experience on your iPhone.

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