Life is hard enough without having to factor in modern technology. The iPhone 6
and 6 Plus are two of the most lauded and intuitive smartphones to ever
hit the consumer market. The phones are lined with an impressive set of
hardware and integrated with Apple’s robust ecosystem of apps.
Nonetheless, the aptly-titled Tips app built into iOS 8 doesn’t cover all bases, especially considering just how vast and varied the innate features baked into Apple’s latest mobile can be. Most of us need a little extra help to get the most out of the $750 megaphone, whether you’re simply trying to traverse the device’s expanded real estate or capture slow-motion video of your dog drooling on the sofa. Below are 20 of our favorite tips and tricks for the iPhone 6.
Updated on 7-7-2015 by Brandon Widder: Added tips on how to change Siri’s pronunciation, how to define a word, and how to use gestures to Undo your last action.
Related: 15 major problems with the iPhone 6, and what to do about them
Apple has always wanted consumers to use the iPhone with a single
hand hand — hence, the iPhone 6’s new Reachability feature. Simply
double-touch the Home
button to shift the screen down closer to your thumb, and once you make
your selection, it will conveniently slide back up to its natural
position. No second hand required.
Certainly a long-sought feature, iPhone 6 users can now opt out of
iMessage threads. To do so, launch the Messages app as you would
normally, and choose the group thread you’d like to opt out of.
Afterward, tap Details in the upper-right corner, and select the Leave this conversation option at the bottom of the menu. It’s a really nice
feature, but sadly, it only allows you to leave conversations when
everyone included on the thread utilizes iMessage. If you’ve got a
friend who texts via SMS — ahem, Android users — the feature won’t do you any good.
When Apple issued iOS 8, the company added the highly-rumored Health
app to its arsenal. The somewhat complicated app provides a quick means
for charting various metrics regarding your health and physical
activity, along with a way for others to to access a wealth of
information vital to your health in case of an emergency. You can create
a Medical ID that’s accessible via the Emergency function located on your device’s lock screen.
To create a Medical ID, launch the Health app as you would normally, and select the Medical ID tab in the lower-right corner. Afterward, enter any information you want accessible through the lock screen — i.e. allergies, medications, blood type, emergency contact numbers — and click Done in the upper-right corner before enabling the function at the top of the app window.
The iPhone 6 has stellar video recording capabilities, especially
when you enable 60 FPS. The feature essentially doubles the amount
of frames per second when recording, taking iPhone 6 videos from 30 to
60 frames per second. To enable said feature, tap the Photos and Camera option within the main Settings, and toggle Record video at 60 FPS to on.
Unlike previous iPhone models, the iPhone 6 is capable of
capturing slow-motion videos, which are great for recording action
videos. To enable the feature, launch the Camera app as you would
normally, and select SLO-MO from the sliding wheel at the bottom of the screen. Then, choose between 120 and 240 frames per second.
The iPhone 6 battery is certainly better than past models, but that
doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep an eye on which apps are draining your
battery. To discover which are the most intensive, select General from within the main Settings panel. Afterward, select Usage followed by Battery Usage on the resulting page to see the list of culprits.
Sending long-winded texts can be difficult, but fortunately, iOS
allows you to send voice messages with ease. To record your
message, tap and hold the microphone icon to the right of the text field
when viewing a thread. Then, when finished recording, simply swipe up
to send your message or slide right to cancel.
Love sending audio messages, but hate listening to them alongside everyone in your vicinity? Enabling the Raise to Listen feature allows you to listen and reply to audio recordings like you would a normal phone call. To do so, select Messages within the main Settings panel, and toggle Raise to Listen to on.
Siri isn’t always the sharpest tool in the shed, at least when it
comes to pronouncing more obscure names and words. That’s why Apple
included a way to change how Siri pronounces specified terms. To do so,
simply say “That’s not how you pronounce that” after Siri mispronounces a
name or term. Afterward, Siri will ask you for the correct
pronunciation and you’ll be given a list of viable pronunciation options
to choose from.
Nonetheless, the aptly-titled Tips app built into iOS 8 doesn’t cover all bases, especially considering just how vast and varied the innate features baked into Apple’s latest mobile can be. Most of us need a little extra help to get the most out of the $750 megaphone, whether you’re simply trying to traverse the device’s expanded real estate or capture slow-motion video of your dog drooling on the sofa. Below are 20 of our favorite tips and tricks for the iPhone 6.
Updated on 7-7-2015 by Brandon Widder: Added tips on how to change Siri’s pronunciation, how to define a word, and how to use gestures to Undo your last action.
Related: 15 major problems with the iPhone 6, and what to do about them
How to reach the top of the screen using one hand
Apple has always wanted consumers to use the iPhone with a single
hand hand — hence, the iPhone 6’s new Reachability feature. Simply
double-touch the Home
button to shift the screen down closer to your thumb, and once you make
your selection, it will conveniently slide back up to its natural
position. No second hand required.How to opt out of group iMessages
Certainly a long-sought feature, iPhone 6 users can now opt out of
iMessage threads. To do so, launch the Messages app as you would
normally, and choose the group thread you’d like to opt out of.
Afterward, tap Details in the upper-right corner, and select the Leave this conversation option at the bottom of the menu. It’s a really nice
feature, but sadly, it only allows you to leave conversations when
everyone included on the thread utilizes iMessage. If you’ve got a
friend who texts via SMS — ahem, Android users — the feature won’t do you any good.How to create a medical ID
When Apple issued iOS 8, the company added the highly-rumored Health
app to its arsenal. The somewhat complicated app provides a quick means
for charting various metrics regarding your health and physical
activity, along with a way for others to to access a wealth of
information vital to your health in case of an emergency. You can create
a Medical ID that’s accessible via the Emergency function located on your device’s lock screen.To create a Medical ID, launch the Health app as you would normally, and select the Medical ID tab in the lower-right corner. Afterward, enter any information you want accessible through the lock screen — i.e. allergies, medications, blood type, emergency contact numbers — and click Done in the upper-right corner before enabling the function at the top of the app window.
How to capture smoother video
The iPhone 6 has stellar video recording capabilities, especially
when you enable 60 FPS. The feature essentially doubles the amount
of frames per second when recording, taking iPhone 6 videos from 30 to
60 frames per second. To enable said feature, tap the Photos and Camera option within the main Settings, and toggle Record video at 60 FPS to on.How to capture slow-motion video
Unlike previous iPhone models, the iPhone 6 is capable of
capturing slow-motion videos, which are great for recording action
videos. To enable the feature, launch the Camera app as you would
normally, and select SLO-MO from the sliding wheel at the bottom of the screen. Then, choose between 120 and 240 frames per second.How to capture photos using the volume keys
Snapping photos using the volume button is as easy as it sounds. With the Camera app open, simply press either the volume up or down button housed on the left-hand side of the smartphone. The process even works when using a pair of headphones featuring an inline remote and volume keys.How to identify which apps are draining your battery
The iPhone 6 battery is certainly better than past models, but that
doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep an eye on which apps are draining your
battery. To discover which are the most intensive, select General from within the main Settings panel. Afterward, select Usage followed by Battery Usage on the resulting page to see the list of culprits.How to instantly send voice messages
Sending long-winded texts can be difficult, but fortunately, iOS
allows you to send voice messages with ease. To record your
message, tap and hold the microphone icon to the right of the text field
when viewing a thread. Then, when finished recording, simply swipe up
to send your message or slide right to cancel.How to listen and respond to Audio messages like you would a phone call
Love sending audio messages, but hate listening to them alongside everyone in your vicinity? Enabling the Raise to Listen feature allows you to listen and reply to audio recordings like you would a normal phone call. To do so, select Messages within the main Settings panel, and toggle Raise to Listen to on.How to change Siri’s pronunciation
Siri isn’t always the sharpest tool in the shed, at least when it
comes to pronouncing more obscure names and words. That’s why Apple
included a way to change how Siri pronounces specified terms. To do so,
simply say “That’s not how you pronounce that” after Siri mispronounces a
name or term. Afterward, Siri will ask you for the correct
pronunciation and you’ll be given a list of viable pronunciation options
to choose from.
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