iOS Features That Get Progressively More Useful Video: iPhone and iOS have been evolving for the past 17 years. When the original iPhone launched, the features and tools included in PhoneOS 1 were very limited. Apple wants users to focus on basic interactions like using the new touchscreen and making phone calls. However, with iOS 17, the software has evolved rapidly and become your go-to tool for almost any task. In this post, I’ll highlight 12 more useful features built into iOS. Share your favorite iOS feature – that others don’t know – in the comments so we can all learn!
1. Quick timer control center
I use the timer several times a day, be it while working, cooking, or working. I love the built-in timer because of the real-time action and the integration with the dynamic island feature. You can set timers instantly with Siri, but I find it easier to use Control Center in quieter situations. per:
- Go to the Control Center
- Long press on the clock icon
- Drag your finger across the watch face
- Create a timer and press start
2. Visual lookup laundry care
Visual Look-up lets you look at an image and let the iPhone use machine learning to understand information from it. So when you take a picture of a dog, you recognize that it is a dog and a breed. You can use it with landmarks, plants, and other subjects. It really shines when it comes to unit translations and conversions…
- Take a picture of your laundry label
- Tap the Visual Search button at the bottom right
- Tap on “Find Laundry Care”.
- Let the phone do its magic
It breaks down each symbol daily and shows what each one really means. It was a great tool for me.
