If you're new to iOS 14, here are 14 tricks you can try right now.
iOS 14 is now available on the iPhone, the tricks you should know about the new version of iOS for the iPhone.
iOS 14 is now available. At the moment, in beta phase. But it will soon reach most iPhone users, as the update will be available during the fall and from iPhone 6s onwards. Do you want to get the most out of this version? These are the 14 iOS 14 tricks that you should know yes or yes.
How to add widgets to the home screen
What's new in iOS 14: the ability to add widgets to the home screen. It is likely that after updating to this version you will not know how to add them. It is very simple. You just have to press and hold your finger on the home screen. Next, click on the '+' icon that appears in the upper area. The widget menu will be displayed. Now just find the one you want to add to the home screen and drag it to the location of your choice.
How to apply various widgets on the home screen
In addition to adding widgets on the home screen, we can also stack them. In this way they will accumulate in a single space and through a scroll in the widget we can access another tab of another app. For example, we can have several widgets accumulated with information about Apple Music, weather, Calendar etc. How can widgets be stacked in iOS 14? Simply add a new widget and drag it onto another widget, just like creating an app folder. They will automatically accumulate. Of course, remember that they have to be the same size so that they can be extended.
So you can see if an app is using the camera, microphone or location
A simple trick: when you are in an app and use the microphone, camera or location, iOS 14 will notify you. In this way you will be able to know if an app is using the microphone without permission.A small dot will appear at the top of the screen. If you slide in the right area and open the control center you can see what it is using through a warning.
How to edit and hide home pages in iOS 14
With iOS 14 we can hide the home pages , where all the applications appear. In this way we do not need to delete the applications, they will always be in the Library. It is a very practical option if we want to have a cleaner start.
How can we hide the home pages? Touch and hold any icon or wallpaper until you activate the option to edit the home screen. Next, click on the bars of the points that are just above the dock. Now you only have to select which tabs you want to show or not. Click on 'Ok' to confirm the changes.
Perform actions by touching the back of the iPhone
Without a doubt, one of the most interesting features of iOS 14, but it has not been officially announced. With this new version we can access different options by two or three touches on the back of the iPhone. For example , we can take a screenshot by double tapping on the back . Or, open the control center by triple tapping. These options can be customized.
To turn this feature on, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Touch Back. Now, choose what you want to do by pressing two or three times. This option supports shortcuts, so if you have a shortcut that opens an app or process, you can use that too. For example: double tap to open WhatsApp.
How to use Picture in Picture on iPhone
Picture in Picture is one of the features that we already had on Android. Now it comes to iOS by default, although in some players, such as Netflix, it is already available. To use Picture in Picture we just have to play something in the browser or in any app and select the full screen option. Next, click on the window icon that appears in the upper area.
You will see how the window now floats on the desktop and you can use any other application.
How to use Picture in Picture on YouTube without being premium
On YouTube, the Picture in Picture option is not available, since it uses its own player. However, there is a very useful trick that we can use. It is about accessing YouTube through the Safari browser. Here if the Apple player is used. Therefore, we will be able to activate the PiP mode without any problem and watch YouTube videos from anywhere. Very useful if we want to listen to music, since we can hide this floating window.
Make a page always show on desktop with Safari
Another very simple trick. If you're using the desktop version of a website and want it to always open this way, go to that website in Safari. Next, click on the 'aA' icon that appears in the upper area. Click on 'Website settings' and activate the Desktop version option. Thus, when it is opened again, it will appear in desktop mode by default.
Check which trackers Safari has blocked
If you want to know what trackers Safari has detected and disabled on the web pages we have visited , go to the 'Aa' icon that appears at the top. Then click on 'Tracking Report'. There you can see all the web pages and which trackers have been unblocked. You have more details here .
How to record a video with music
Do you want to record a video with the music that plays on the iPhone? If you select the video option, the music will stop, but there is a very practical trick that works on the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and iPhone SE 2020 . Put the music on Spotify, Apple Music or another service. Next, go to the camera app. Long press on the shutter button for the iPhone to start recording. Then swipe right to lock the recording. The video will be recorded with the music.
How to quickly send your location to a contact
Very easy: go to the Messages app. Select the contact you want to send the location to . Write the following: "I'm in." The option to send the current location will automatically appear at the top of the keyboard. Of course, the user has to have an iPhone so that you can communicate by iMessage.
How to share a song on Instagram Stories with Apple Music
If you're an Apple Music subscriber, you can share a song or album through Instagram stories. Something similar to what happens in Spotify. Go to Apple Music and find the song or album you want to share. Next, click on the three dots icon that usually appears next to the song title. Tap share > Instagram. A few seconds later iOS will open whatsApp and you can easily share a story.
Highlight an area on a screenshot
Take a screenshot by pressing the power button and volume + at the same time. Then click on the capture. In the bottom bar click on the '+' icon and select 'Magnifying glass' . Move the magnifying glass where you want and change the size. To save press 'Ok' and select the location. As simple as that.
How to sign a PDF or document easily
A very useful trick if you have to sign any document. Access any file or PDF. Click on the pencil icon that appears in the upper area. Then, in the menu bar, select the '+' icon. Click on 'Signature'. Draw your signature with your finger or Apple Pencil on iPad. Click on 'Ok'. The signature will appear on the document and you can move it where you want or change the size. The signature will be saved and you will be able to access it by following the same steps you followed to create it.
On YouTube, the Picture in Picture option is not available, since it uses its own player. However, there is a very useful trick that we can use. It is about accessing YouTube through the Safari browser. Here if the Apple player is used. Therefore, we will be able to activate the PiP mode without any problem and watch YouTube videos from anywhere. Very useful if we want to listen to music, since we can hide this floating window.
If you want to know what trackers Safari has detected and disabled on the web pages we have visited , go to the 'Aa' icon that appears at the top. Then click on 'Tracking Report'. There you can see all the web pages and which trackers have been unblocked. You have more details here .
