10 lesser-known iOS 16 options to make work simpler
Apple has allegedly completed growth on iOS 16 because it prepares for what we predict would be the iPhone 14 launch occasion on Sept. 7. Here are 10 small enhancements that may enhance your workflow.
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Apple has allegedly completed growth on iOS 16 because it prepares for an anticipated iPhone 14 launch occasion on Sept. 7. We’ve checked out among the advantages the brand new cellular OS brings to enterprise professionals; what follows is a smattering of recent options that ought to aid you work extra effectively.
Quick Note on iPhones
You could already be acquainted with Quick Note for iPad, however it’s also out there on iPhones with iOS 16. This ought to be invaluable for rapidly grabbing ideas, URLs, photographs, and different objects on the go.
First, entry Command Center and edit it so as to add the brand new Quick Note toggle (you solely want to do that as soon as). Once you’ve set issues up, you’ll be able to launch a brand new Quick Note by tapping the icon in Command Center. You may also share content material instantly right into a Quick Note from inside different apps similar to Safari — simply faucet the Share icon after which select Add to Quick Note. What’s helpful about these Notes is that they mechanically sync throughout all of your different Apple gadgets logged into the identical iCloud account. You may also lock notes utilizing your iPhone passcode, which can be helpful if not utterly safe.
Remind later in Mail
Apple in iOS 16 introduces a brand new function to remind you to revisit an pressing electronic mail. To use this, swipe left on the e-mail, faucet Later after which set the length till you’re reminded of that electronic mail — in an hour, tonight, tomorrow or on a schedule you set your self. I actually assume this small function is without doubt one of the greatest issues in iOS 16, not less than by way of fixing an issue most of us knew we already had.
Rich hyperlinks in electronic mail
At final, we are able to add wealthy hyperlinks in electronic mail. This allows you to paste a URL into the physique of the message, choose it within the message after which select Convert to Rich Link within the contextual menu that seems. The mail recipient will then see a wealthy hyperlink seem of their electronic mail, mainly displaying a preview of the web page and simply as you see in nearly some other utility you employ at present.
Don’t ship that electronic mail
It’s attainable to unsend emails, simply as it’s attainable to unsend Messages in iOS 16. This doesn’t work by grabbing your electronic mail from the ether; as a substitute, the follow consists of an computerized delay earlier than the mail will get despatched. You can set that Send Delay time in Settings>Mail, the place you’ll discover the brand new Undo Send Delay merchandise. Set this for Off (in the event you by no means make an error), 10, 20, and 30 seconds. Now you get that probability you want earlier than you say the unsuitable factor whereas attempting to arrange that crucial deal.
Merge these duplicate contacts
We all have duplicate contacts in Contacts – however not for for much longer, as iOS 16 makes it simple to determine and merge them collectively due to the brand new “Duplicates Found” merchandise you will see on the prime of your Contacts listing. This tells you what number of duplicates exist and allows you to simply merge them. You may also delete contacts extra simply: faucet and maintain after which delete.
Better dictation than earlier than
If you dictate texts or emails, you’ll discover Siri’s develop into so much smarter with regards to punctuation. It’s not good, but it surely helps. Another helpful function is you can now regulate how lengthy Siri will wait so that you can end talking, selecting Default, Longer and Longest choices in Settings>Accessibility>Siri. (One other thing, in the event you use Siri to take and make calls, you’ll be able to eventually ask Siri to hold up the decision when you end talking for a very hands-free expertise.)
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Public transit fares in Maps
You could also be lucky to stay in a nation during which public transit charges are stored inexpensive to unlock financial advantages to wider society. If you don’t (and I don’t), you’ll like that Maps now consists of public transit fares (each cardless and money) whenever you attempt to plan your route.
A bit Wi-Fi assist
You can now see the password of the community you’re linked to on an iPhone. This welcome function has been added into Wi-Fi Settings. Just faucet the small i beside the community identify, then faucet the passcode merchandise, authorize and also you’ll see it there.
Live Translate
Forgive me if I’ve talked about this function earlier than, however Live Translate is transformational. Open the digital camera, level it on the signal written in a language you don’t perceive, faucet the scan icon a the underside proper, then faucet the translate icon low left — and presto, the signal can be translated for you. This is so helpful.
And that annoying factor
I suppose we’ve all by chance pressed the Power/Lock button when taking a name, disconnecting mid-conversation. It doesn’t must occur once more, simply toggle Lock to End Call off in Settings>Accessibility>Touch. Oh, and in the event you proceed to swipe round attempting to open Search, please cease doing so — all it’s essential do is simply faucet these dots (or the phrase Search) on the backside of the display screen simply above the Dock.
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