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iOS 16 just got Google Maps lockscreen widgets — here’s how to add them

 If you didn’t already know, Apple added the ability to add a handful of widgets to the lock screen as part of its massive iOS 16 lock screen customization update. Third-party apps are just starting to introduce their own lock screen widgets, Google has added these for Gmail, Chrome, Google Drive and Google News, and now we have new widgets for Google Maps and regular Google apps .

You can choose between two types of lock screen widgets. The first is for frequent travel and acts as a shortcut to one of your favorite locations. Another is a quick search option that quickly scans your area for a specific type of business or service, similar to the chip you’ll find at the top of your Google Maps home screen.

As lock screen widgets, these buttons will be available when you wake your iPhone and are on the relevant lock screen. If you own an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max, you’ll be able to access widgets from the always-on display at any time.

While Apple would no doubt prefer you to use its own Maps app, the truth is that Google Maps is just as widely used on the iPhone, if not more. Additionally, Apple Maps doesn’t currently offer a lock screen widget, which means if you want the fastest way to map your way home or to a nearby coffee shop, Google Maps is your best bet.

If you want to add these Google Maps lock screen widgets to your own iPhone, you can follow the steps below.

How to Add the Google Maps Widget to Your Lock Screen in iOS 16

1. Sign in to the App Store to make sure the Google Maps app is up to date. You are looking for 6.40 or later, otherwise you won’t have any widgets.

2. In order for the iPhone to recognize that new widgets are available, please open the Google Maps application at least once before attempting to add a widget.

3. By tapping and holding the lock screen with the phone unlocked, or by opening the lock screen customization through the settings menu. Click Customize, then Lock Screen to get to where we can add widgets.

4. Tap the box below the clock to open the widget of your choice, then scroll down to Google Maps and tap it.

5. Now select the “Frequent Travel” or “Search” widget and tap or drag it to snap it into place.

6. The “Frequent Travel” widget defaults to your home address and the “Search” widget defaults to the Google Maps search box. If you want to change it, click on the widget when it’s in place and choose a new option from the menu that appears.

7. After sorting, tap Done in the upper right corner to confirm your location. You are all done!

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iPhone users with PCs can now access photos and videos through the Windows 11 Photos app – here’s how

 If you have an iPhone and PC, it’s now easier and faster to access photos and videos from your Apple devices. A PC isn’t the only place you can access your iPhone content right now; you can also interact with your photos and videos using any Xbox device, such as the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. You might be wondering, “This is great news! But how do I get started?” Luckily, we have a step-by-step guide on how to do it.

How to sync your iCloud photos and videos with the Windows 11 Photos app

There’s no way, but if you want to access your iCloud content on your PC, you’ll have to upgrade to Windows 11 (here’s how to install Windows 11). Once you’re ready for Windows 11, follow the instructions below to access your iPhone’s photos and videos on your PC.

1. Click the Microsoft Store icon on the Windows 11 desktop taskbar.

2. Type “iCloud” in the search bar and press Enter. This should open the iCloud for Windows app.

3. Click Get.

4. After installation, click Libraries.

5. Scroll down to iCloud, and then click Turn On.

6. You may receive a message: “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?” Click “Yes”.

7. Enter your Apple ID and password.

8. For 2FA, you will be asked to enter a verification code sent to your Apple device.

9. After verification, the iCloud app will appear. Click Apply.

10. Next, click on the Photos app on the taskbar and you should see your iCloud photos and videos fully integrated with your Windows content by scrolling through the Favorites tab.

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iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max – which iPhone would you choose?

 This iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max comparison will help you decide which big-screen iPhone is best for you. The iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are both among the best phones out there, offering large 6.7-inch OLED displays, plenty of speed, and great cameras — but in many ways they’re very different.

So which oversized iPhone is right for you and your budget? Let’s break down the biggest similarities and differences between the two best iPhones you can buy.

iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Prices

The iPhone 14 Plus starts at $899 for 128GB of storage. That’s $100 more than the 6.1-inch iPhone 14. But it’s also $200 cheaper than the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 Plus costs $999 for the 256GB version and $1,199 for the 512GB version.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB starts at $1,099/£1,199/AU$1,899. You can upgrade to 256GB for $1,199. It’s $1,399 to upgrade to 512GB, and $1,599 for 1TB.

iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Design and Colors

The iPhone 14 Plus is an immediate winner in this category because it’s relatively light. The phone measures 6.33 x 3.07 x 0.31 inches and weighs just 7.16 ounces, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max measures 6.33 x 3.05 x 0.31 inches and 8.47 ounces.

The iPhone 14 Plus comes in Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue and Red. Pro Max gives you fewer options: Space Black, Silver, Gold and Deep Purple.

iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Displays

The iPhone 14 Plus’ 6.7-inch OLED display is excellent. It’s bright, colorful, and offers wide viewing angles. In fact, this panel has slightly better color reproduction and color accuracy than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

However, the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s ProMotion display is more versatile for two reasons. For one, you get refresh rates up to 120Hz, which makes for smoother scrolling and animations while gaming.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max also gives you an always-on display, so you can quickly scan the time, battery life, notifications and even widgets without unlocking your phone. Additionally, the iPhone 14 Pro Max’s panel can get brighter in direct sunlight. We saw a maximum brightness of 1,565 nits compared to 1,100 nits on the iPhone 14 Plus.

iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Cameras

Both the iPhone 14 Plus and Pro Max benefit from camera upgrades like the Photonic Engine, which improves the low-light performance of the lens, and a 12MP front-facing camera with faster aperture and autofocus for better-looking selfies.

Other shared camera features include new Action Mode video for more stable action shots of subjects while moving, and higher-resolution 4K Movie Mode video.

However, the iPhone 14 Pro Max offers photographers several key advantages, including a new 48MP primary sensor. The new camera lets you shoot ProRAW images in 48MP resolution, so you can reframe or crop photos like never before on iPhone, while still retaining a high level of detail.

iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Performance

Although the iPhone 14 Plus uses the old A15 Bionic chip borrowed from the iPhone 13 Pro series. In terms of sheer performance, it still packs all the best Android phones out there, and the phone is very responsive when playing games or jumping between apps.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max is the faster phone overall, thanks to its updated 4nm A16 Bionic chip. Benchmark results mostly support this.

The iPhone 14 Pro Max should also be a better choice for intense gaming, as it clocked 74 fps on 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited, compared to 69 fps on the iPhone 14 Plus. Surprisingly, the Pro Max was a bit slower than the Plus when transcoding 4K video clips to 1080p using the Adobe Premiere Rush app.

iPhone 14 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Battery life and charging

Both the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max offer great battery life. In fact, both can last long enough on a charge to make our best phone battery life list. But the Pro Max lasted longer in our tests.

On the Tom’s Guide battery test, which includes continuous web surfing at 150 nits of screen brightness, the iPhone 14 Plus lasted an excellent 11 hours and 57 minutes. By comparison, the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasted longer at 13 hours and 39 minutes.

Charging a depleted iPhone 14 Pro Max, we charged only 42% in 30 minutes. The iPhone 14 Plus achieved a higher 46% in the same amount of time using the 20W Apple USB-C charger.

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Apple’s iOS 16.1 public beta begins rolling out: here are 5 exciting features

 Apple’s iOS 16.1 is the next update to its latest operating system, and a public beta of the same has already started rolling out. Developer beta is already available. If your iPhone is running the beta version of iOS 16, the update should be visible in the Software Updates section. Apple tends to roll out new features with every additional update to iOS, and the same goes for iOS 16.1. Let’s take a look at 5 exciting features below!

Battery percentage adjustment

Perhaps one of the most noticeable changes on iOS 16 is the new battery icon, which finally shows the percentage. It was already great, but iOS 16.1 now enhances it a little by making the text larger and therefore more readable. Some iPhone models like the iPhone XR, 12 mini, and 13 mini were left out of the battery percentage party, presumably because of their smaller displays. The iOS 16.1 update now supports these models as well, meaning all iPhones running the latest version of the operating system can now benefit from the feature.

Clean energy charging

By default, Clean Energy Charging selectively charges when low-carbon electricity is available to reduce your carbon footprint. Leaving it on won’t affect how you use your phone, though, as Apple says your iPhone “learns from your daily charging routine to fully charge it before you need to use it.” This can be accessed from Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charge > Clean Energy Charge to access this feature.

Live event

Live Activity displays real-time information from apps in dynamic notifications, and iOS 16.1 is finally here. This feature was earlier available to developers, but not in the public version of iOS 16. Examples include Uber’s use of real-time activity notifications to show the estimated time of arrival of its taxis, and sports apps that display game scores in real-time — right on the lock screen itself.

Fitness+ without Apple Watch

Apple’s home workout program, Fitness+, required an Apple Watch to work prior to iOS 16.1, but that has now been removed. You can now track your workouts from your iPhone too, though you’ll obviously miss health and fitness metrics that require a Watch. Fitness+ service is not yet available in India.

AirPods Pro 2 volume slide switch

If for some reason you find the volume swipe gesture on the AirPods Pro 2 annoying — maybe you’ve been messing up the volume by accident — then you’ll welcome the addition of this feature. iOS 16.1 adds a new switch to the AirPods Pro 2’s settings that you can use to disable this specific gesture. Turn it off and swiping will no longer do anything.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 vs Surface Laptop 4: What’s the Difference?

 Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 5 comes with a 12th Gen Intel CPU, improved battery life, and even new Sage color options. The question is: Is Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop much different from the Surface Laptop 4?

Announced at Microsoft’s Surface October event, the Surface Laptop 5 looks identical to the previous generation, but there are some notable changes under the hood that make this year’s new Surface Laptop worth checking out. Let’s take a look at the differences between Surface Laptop 5 and Surface Laptop 4.

SURFACE LAPTOP 5 & SURFACE LAPTOP 4: DESIGN

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 will feature 13.5-inch and 15-inch touchscreen displays. Colors for the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 5 include Platinum with Alcantara, Matte Black, Sandstone, and a new Green Sage. As for the 15-inch model, expect platinum and matte black.

Dimensions-wise, the 13.5-inch laptop is nearly identical to the Surface Laptop 4 (13.5 inches), measuring 12.1 inches x 8.8 inches x 0.57 inches and weighing 2.8 pounds. The 15″ model is the same: 13.4″ x 9.6″ x 0.58″ and weighs 3.4 lbs. So far, the design is the same as the Surface Laptop 4.

SURFACE LAPTOP 5 and SURFACE LAPTOP 4: Display

In Surface Laptop 5, Microsoft is bringing more of the same features, with minor changes expected on the 15-inch model.

We’ll see the same 13.5-inch (2256 x 1504) PixelSense touchscreen that supports 10-point multi-touch, but supports Dolby Vision IQ. However, the 15-inch model is slightly different, offering a 15-inch (2496 x 1664) PixelSense touchscreen compared to last year’s model.

We haven’t tested the Surface Laptop 5, but given that it’s the same as the Surface Laptop 4, we know it’s a great panel that will stand up to anything without OLED. Last year’s model peaked at 334 nits, so we expect to see a brighter display on the Surface Laptop 5 model.

SURFACE LAPTOP 5 and SURFACE LAPTOP 4: Ports

We were disappointed by the lack of Thunderbolt support on the Surface Laptop 4, but Microsoft already offers Thunderbolt 4 on the Surface Laptop 5.

Although not many. Each model will feature a USB-C port that supports USB4 and Thunderbolt 4, as well as a USB-A 3.1 slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Surface Connect port.

Surface Laptop 4 comes with a USB 3.1 Type-A port, a USB 3.1 Type-C input, a Surface Connect port for charging, and a headphone jack. So, same port, just upgraded.

SURFACE LAPTOP 5 vs SURFACE LAPTOP 4: Performance

You’ll find more changes under the hood. There are two options for the 13.5-inch model, including a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor or an i7-1255U CPU, while the 15-inch laptop comes with an i7-1255U chip. However, for commercial sales, you can expect an Intel 12th Gen i5-1245U CPU or i7-1265U processor. Microsoft claims it is 50% faster than its predecessor.

Other configurations of the Surface Laptop 5 include 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and removable SSD options including 256GB, 512GB or 1TB. All models feature Intel Iris Xe graphics. You can also expect Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. The Surface Laptop 5’s DDR5 RAM will be a step up from the Surface Laptop 4. Plus, you can expect the same Intel Iris Xe graphics.

SURFACE LAPTOP 5 & SURFACE LAPTOP 4: BATTERIES

That’s a big claim: Microsoft says the Surface Laptop 5 13.5 offers up to 18 hours of battery life, while the 15-inch option offers up to 17 hours of battery life. In our review of the Surface Laptop 4 model, we saw the 13.5 version hit 10 hours and 46 minutes, while the 15-inch model managed just over 12 hours of battery life.

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Your iPhone 14 Pro can’t take 48MP photos out of the box — here’s how to change it

 How to enable 48MP camera on iPhone 14 Pro? There’s a good chance you don’t know this is something you even have to enable yourself.

Apple is making a big fuss about the new 48MP main camera for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, so if you’re lucky enough to get your hands on one while your iPhone 14 order is delayed, you might think you can grab the ultra-detailed footage right now. The catch, though, is that you may need to enable something in settings first, and then also in the Camera app every time you feel like you need to capture up to megapixels.

Enabling 48MP ProRAW mode is well worth it, as it produces photos with incredible detail. Just follow these steps to unlock the full potential of your iPhone 14 Pro camera. Let’s take a look below!

How to enable the 48MP camera on the iPhone 14 Pro

This guide only applies if you own an iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max, both of which currently feature a 48MP main camera.

1. Open the Settings app, then scroll down and tap Camera. Next, choose a format from the top of the screen.

2. Tap the Apple ProRAW switch so that it turns green.

3. With ProRAW enabled, click ProRAW Resolution, then select 48MP.

4. Now that the settings are in place, you need to open ProRAW in the camera app. So open the camera app and tap RAW in the top right corner of the screen. Alternatively, enter additional camera settings by tapping the arrow icon in the top middle, then scroll right and tap the RAW button. Then it flashed by!

Unless you’ve also enabled Preserve Camera Settings, you’ll need to turn on RAW every time you reopen the Camera app to capture 48MP images. So don’t forget when you’re ready for your perfect shot!

Before you start, here are a few more tips: Shooting at 48MP fills up your internal storage faster than shooting 12MP ProRAW or regular 12MP photos. Apple estimates that a 48MP ProRAW image takes up about 75 MB, compared to 25 MB for a 12MP ProRAW and 2 MB for a standard 12MP. If you plan to take a lot of photos, it might be worth increasing your iCloud storage.

Also, as the Settings menu warns you, even with this mode enabled, photos taken on telephoto or ultra-wide cameras, night mode photos, macro mode photos, and photos taken with flash are still captured at 12MP. You only get the full 48MP when using the main camera at the default 1x setting.

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iPadOS 16.1: New features, supported iPads, everything we know

 If you own a recent iPad, iPadOS 16.1 is what you want to know — it’s the next version of Apple’s iPad software, and this new version of iPadOS was introduced at Apple’s annual WWDC 2022 conference, where the company showed off Its new operating system, iOS 16, is the biggest upgrade, showing off a new lock screen and more.

Recently, Apple announced that iPadOS 16.1 would instead be coming later in 2022, requiring more time to improve Stage Manager, its new way of multitasking on the tablet.

Below we’ve covered all the features Apple announced on stage, along with details on when iPadOS 16.1 is coming and who can get it.

iPadOS 16.1 release date

The iPadOS 16.1 developer beta and public beta are already available, but the full rollout will be later this year. Apple has rarely delayed iPadOS 16.1 until October to make it more polished.

iPadOS 16 compatibility

So which iPads will get iPadOS 16? This is the official list provided by Apple.

iPad (5th generation) and later, iPad Mini (5th generation) and later, iPad Air (3rd generation) and later, each iPad Pro model.

If you need to check which iPad you have, go into the Settings app, select the About option, and find the model name.

iPadOS 16.1 Features

Here’s what you need to know about the iPadOS 16.1 update:

iPadOS 16.1 Borrowing Features

Many of the features of iPadOS 16.1 are primarily iOS 16 features and expand upon them.

Another comes from Apple Maps: You can create a route in an app on your iPad and send it to your iPhone, so you can plan your trip more easily on the big screen, then on the smaller one.

You can also schedule emails to be sent at specific times, recall emails you just sent, and set reminders for emails you don’t want to deal with right away.

Another new app on the iPad is Reference Mode, which is designed to keep the iPad’s screen colors in sync with the colors of the monitor and other monitors, which is useful for colorists.

iPadOS 16.1 Collaboration: Improved collaboration is the focus of the next iPad update.

Now, when you share a document with your friends or colleagues, you’ll share the actual document, not a copy of it – making it easier for collaborators to edit together.

iPadOS 16.1 Desktop Focus

iPadOS introduces a new approach to multitasking in the form of Stage Manager, which gives you desktop-like functionality—you can have overlapping windows, and you can move all your background apps aside to be in one list View them, and you can resize the viewport.

This feature will work on iPads released after 2018, with the exception of the iPad mini.

iPadOS 16.1 Freeform

Announced the upcoming launch of an app called FreeForm, which will be available in iPadOS 16.1 and macOS Ventura later this year. It’s basically a federated digital message board, or a shared version of the Notes application, so multiple users can draft and jot down ideas.

Apple shows that many people draw lots of different mind maps using sticky notes, colored lines, and annotations – and the Apple Pencil is considered a useful tool for contributing to such documents.

If you’ve used Google Jamboard, this feels like the Apple equivalent, but since it’s for a tablet with a stylus, it should be a little more convenient to use.

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Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Which flagship will win?

 The Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra are a showdown between two excellent Android flagship phones, though they achieve that flagship status in different ways.

Based on what we’ve seen so far, and our extensive testing of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, we’ve compared the two phones to try to figure out which one is better, and which type of user is best for each model, so let’s take a look Check it out!

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Price and availability

The Google Pixel 7 Pro has been announced, but it’s not fully on sale yet. Once it launches on October 13, it will cost $899 / £849 / AU$1,299.

You can buy the Galaxy S22 Ultra right now, as it first goes on sale in early 2022, but at a much higher price. Samsung phones cost at least $1.199 / £1,149 / AU$1,849.

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Design

You can easily tell the difference between the Pixel 7 Pro and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Pixel 7 Pro features the same unique design as the Pixel 6 Pro, with a curved display, a horizontal camera bar design, and a metal and glass construction. It is available in Obsidian, Snow and Hazel.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a Galaxy Note-inspired design with the same curved display, but with a bevel, and a separate embedded rear camera that helps differentiate it from the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus. It is available in Phantom Black, Phantom White, Burgundy or Green.

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Display

The displays of the Pixel 7 Pro and Galaxy S22 Ultra are almost indistinguishable. Both are QHD and both feature adaptive LTPO 120Hz displays for efficient and smooth performance. The Pixel 7 Pro is 6.7 inches, while the S22 Ultra is 6.8 inches.

Google promises a peak brightness of 1,500 nits, and even if it did hit that, it would still fall short of the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s potent 1,750 nit rating.

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Cameras

On the hardware front, at least, the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera dominates the Pixel 7 Pro. The Pixel still has some impressive specs, offering a 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 48MP 5x optical telephoto camera suite on the back, and a 10.8MP selfie camera on the front. But the Galaxy S22 promises even more flexibility with its 108MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP 3x optical zoom, 10MP 10x optical zoom and 40MP selfie camera.

But the Pixel 7 Pro still has the potential to stand out with overall photo quality. Google’s photo manipulation software is one of the best in the business.

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Performance

Google‘s new Tensor G2 chipset and 12GB of RAM are at the heart of the Pixel 7 Pro. We don’t yet officially know how powerful it is, but leaked benchmarks suggest it is a big performance boost over the original Tensor.

Still, it might not be enough to beat the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, even though it comes with 8GB of RAM by default, with 12GB of RAM as an optional upgrade. Aside from the upgraded Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 that arrived after the Galaxy S22 Ultra arrived, this chip is one of the best among Android chips.

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Battery and charging

The Pixel 7 Pro and Galaxy S22 Ultra both use 5,000 mAh batteries, but differ in their charging technology. You can get up to 40W of charging power on the Samsung, while the Pixel maxes out at 30W. Neither comes with a charger, though, so unless you buy one of Samsung/Google’s chargers or already have a power brick with the correct voltage and amperage, you won’t get those speeds.

In terms of battery life, the Galaxy S22 Ultra was a disappointment in our custom battery test with 120Hz enabled, at just 8 hours and 50 minutes. We don’t yet know what the Pixel 7 Pro’s score was, but we sure hope it’s better than the Pixel 6 Pro’s abysmal 7:43 result.

Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Software and special features

The Pixel 7 Pro and Galaxy S22 Ultra are both Android phones, but used in different ways. Google rolled out Android 13 at the same time as the Pixel 7 series, and it’s in a minimally modified state on the Pixel 7 Pro. Meanwhile, the One UI 4 skin for Android 12 used by Samsung has been altered in various ways, giving the Galaxy S22 Ultra a very different user experience, even though it’s built on the same foundation.

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4 Handy iPhone Tips and Tricks to Make Your Life Easier

 Whether you are a new user or an existing user, you can easily operate your iPhone. In fact, navigating and adapting to iOS is so easy that even your grandparents can master and learn the basics of the iPhone with ease. But while the iPhone is a very user-friendly device, there are a few things you should know in order to get the most out of the new system. So, whether you just bought an iPhone 14 Pro or an iPhone SE, here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind.

Clean up your home screen

No one likes a cluttered home screen on the iPhone, but there’s a tool called App Library that automatically organizes your apps into marked groups to make them easier to find. The idea is that you can find apps with a few swipes and taps. If you have a lot of homepages full of apps, the App Library is for you. You can find the app library by scrolling through the last home screen, just keep swiping left to find it. You don’t have to organize this screen. All your applications will appear in four small boxes. Apps in the App Library can be easily added if they are not on your home screen. Just tap and hold the app icon until you see the context menu, then select “Add to Home Screen”.

Stop apps from tracking your location

Most third-party apps you download on your iPhone track your behavior and preferences for marketing purposes. In fact, some apps can even access your personal information, but luckily the iPhone has the ability to close those apps to see your location. All you need to do is open Settings on your iPhone and tap Privacy, then select Location Services. You can turn off location services entirely by toggling the switch at the top of the screen. However, this also disables the functionality of useful features, such as your weather app and maps. What you can do is view a list of individual apps that can track you. Turn off anything you don’t want to share your location with.

Turn off mobile data when not in use

If you don’t subscribe to an unlimited mobile plan, or are not always within range of a Wi-Fi connection, it’s easy to exceed your monthly mobile data allowance. This is why it is recommended to turn off mobile data when not in use. A simple setting in iOS lets you quickly turn mobile data on or off. On your iPhone, go to Settings and tap Cellular to open the Cellular Data menu. On the Cellular Networks screen, tap the Cellular Data toggle button to turn it on or off.

Take screenshots on iPhone

Want to save a copy of your train ticket, or have another electricity bill? Screenshots are an easy way to save extra copies of important documents. In fact, taking screenshots on iPhone is easy. Taking screenshots on iPhone depends on whether you have a home button. If you have a newer iPhone with Face ID, you can take a screenshot by pressing and holding the side button and the volume up button on the right side of the screen at the same time. For all older models (iPhone 8 and earlier) that still have physical buttons on the front of the phone, you need to hold down the home button and hold down the side button. When you take a screenshot, you’ll see a “flash” on the screen. The screenshot will then appear in your Camera Roll and Screenshots album.

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iPhone in Permanent Low Power Mode: How to Do It and What You’ll Lose

 Here’s every iPhone user’s least-favorite alert: “Low battery. 20% battery remaining,” and the option to tap “Low Power Mode” or enter a state of rejection by tapping “Off.” At least iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max users now receive low battery alerts via Dynamic Island instead of intrusive pop-ups, but that’s still not a welcome message.

Once your iPhone is charged to 80%, Low Power Mode automatically turns off, but what if you want to keep it on all the time? How long will your battery last, how much faster will it charge, and how will it affect iPhone performance? Let’s take a look below!

What is iPhone Low Power Mode?

Low Power Mode is an iOS setting that disables certain iPhone features to save battery power when the battery is low. When the battery level drops to 20%, your iPhone will ask you if you want to turn on Low Power Mode, then turn it on again at 10%.

Apple says Low Power Mode reduces the amount of power the iPhone uses to extend battery life. You can tell when you are in low power mode because your battery icon will be yellow. Your iPhone automatically turns off Low Power Mode when the battery reaches 80% charge.

What features are disabled in iPhone Low Power Mode?

According to the official Apple support page, Low Power Mode makes the following changes to save battery power:

Turn off 5G (except video streaming), set your iPhone screen to turn off after 30 seconds of inactivity, reduce display brightness, use ProMotion to reduce iPhone display refresh rate, remove some visual effects, pause iCloud photo sync, pause automatic downloads, Pauses email fetching, prevents background app refresh, Low Power Mode also disables watching videos in HDR, turns off the Always On display in iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, disables video autoplay, and reduces CPU and GPU performance.

How to turn on iPhone Low Power Mode?

The manual way to stay in low power mode at all times is to put your iPhone in low power mode after each charge. You can turn it on manually by going to Settings > Battery and switching to Low Power Mode. You can also manually turn on Low Power Mode using the iPhone Control Center or Siri.

How to permanently turn on iPhone Low Power Mode?

To automatically keep your iPhone in low power mode all the time, you’ll need to put some thought into making your own personal automation using the Shortcuts app.

There are many ways to use Shortcuts to automatically set Low Power Mode, the easiest way is to turn on Low Power Mode when the battery is below 100%. That way, your iPhone is basically in low power mode all the time, but it can also create backups, complete downloads, and receive updates while it’s plugged in and charged at 100%.

On your iPhone home screen, scroll all the way to the right to get to your app library, then scroll down and tap Shortcuts. Once the app is running, select Automation at the bottom of the screen, then click the blue Create Personal Automation button.

On the New Animation screen, scroll down and select Battery Level. Click on the bottom option Falls below and move the slider all the way to the right 100%. Then click Next. You have set the conditions to trigger the action.

Now create an action to put the iPhone into low power mode. On the Actions screen, click the blue Add Action button. You can then type “Low” into the search box and click Set Low Power Mode, or click Scripting and find it under Device.

Once you have chosen to set up low power mode, it will appear as “Turn on low power mode” on your action screen. Click Next. On the new automation screen below, turn off Ask Before Run to automatically turn on Low Power Mode. If desired, you can request notification each time the automation runs.

Confirm “Don’t ask” and click Done to finish. You are all set. Every time your battery drops below 100%, your iPhone automatically switches to low power mode.

How much power does Low Power Mode save?

The value of Low Power Mode has been debated since the iPhone 9 was released. While some estimates suggest that battery life will be roughly one and a half times longer with Low Power Mode, others show little or no difference in battery usage.

If you’re worried about letting your iPhone battery last longer, you just have to try Low Power Mode yourself and see what the difference is.

How to get out of low power mode

If you find that Low Power Mode doesn’t save battery power, you can turn off the automation by going into the shortcut and turning off Enable this animation. To delete it completely, swipe left on the Low Power Mode automation on the main automation screen and tap the red delete button.

You can also create your own custom version of Low Power Mode by adjusting your iPhone settings to take some of the action that Low Power Mode does.

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