I'm so pleased I found your channel. I'm 62 years old and find some things hard to keep up with. My iphone 14plus has just had the new 18 upgrade and I can't tell you how easy you have made it for me. You go through it slowly enough for me to keep up as I'm also a disabled lady. I never knew I could press the volume buttons to take burst photos or any photos for that matter. I also love I'm typing this while listening to my rain background noise that you taught me how to do. Thank you so much going man your amazing ❤️
I got to say, I follow you for some time now, and you are by far the best iPhone reviewer out there. Your instructions are literally for everyone, someone who is knew to iOS, or a more experienced user. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to more of your videos in the future, especially like this one. Even though I've been using iPhones for years, there is always something I forgot or didn't know about.
@@GT-ho6co That doesn’t always work. There’s a Surgery Center that tried to call me about my upcoming surgery. They were not in my contacts. It was awful.
Wow. Thanks for the Reader PDF tip. That’s perfect for archiving interesting information. Thanks for the burst photo reminder and the tips to use it more effectively too. Great information.
I watch all of your videos as soon as I can find them. These tips are invaluable! Now, if you had a tip to help me remember all those tips when it’s time to use them!!! 😂😂😂
Thanks for the tip. I added background sounds immediately. FYI, while you are still in the background sounds when pulling up the control panel and hit the plus button, it automatically puts the background sounds button without needing to search. It did it for my iPhone SE 2022 running 18.1.1.
I knew about the burst for pictures, but forgot how to make it work, so I was delighted to see a reminder here! I love your videos and whenever I see one pop up, I'm excited to watch because I always learn something. Thanks!
Excellent video. I realized that two subscriptions I had were month to month. I probably did this to test them out. But I’ve been using them for a while and you said check all plans! Voila….i just saved a lot going to yearly payment. Many thanks!
5:09 As I listen to you explain that, it made me remember that I’ve been able to do that for quite some time in Gmail and even in Microsoft Outlook on the PC.
I knew a few but good reminder. I Use the camera app on my watch when taking group pictures so I can be in the photo. I find if it will always take a burst photo. Not sure if this is the default or if it cane turned off but I find it useful because there is always someone with closed eyes etc.
Tom it amazes me how much you cover in these short and sweet videos. As a “tech dummy” I know I don’t get as much out of my iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch as I could, but I always find something useful on your channel. I even managed to sign up for the PDF guide you announced with -get this- the scan QR code in the iPhone camera! You rock! Cheers, Michael Albuquerque NM USA
I used to consider myself above average when it comes to using using features that others don’t know about. But with each IOS update I find myself hopelessly behind discovering and using hidden gems. Your videos are so helpful to fill that void. Thank you!
Hiya Tom, another Kentonian here and proper Geek 😂 I just wanted to say that I really love watching your videos on iPhone capabilities… I always think to myself “Oh he’ll be repeating himself here…” and then I watch it and every time I’m blown away by what my phone can do ( iPhone 15 Pro here 📱). I love it when you show me stuff that’s just pure genius, like sending a webpage as a clean PDF or have your phone answer a call by itself… Genius 👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you for taking the time to find this stuff for us and then explaining it perfectly for us in your videos 🙏🏼 I’ve never been one for subscriptions, patreon or buy me a coffee, but you deserve it 🤙🏼 Would love to meet for a real coffee as I’m only in Brompton Barracks 😉☕️
Reader pdf option tends not to work if you try to send through gmail. It seems to work if you send the pdf to notes first and then send it on from there.
Thank you! Amazingly, there were at least four tips that I was not aware of, mostly relating to the text and space bar. Others I had heard you mention before, but I forget them if I don't use them.
OMG the easy way to send a reader friendly pdf of a web article I wish I new years ago. Brilliant thank you! 🙏 Will your new portal with iPhone tips and tricks require a subscription?
Excellent. Thank you for doing all this research and sharing with us. It really makes a difference. You do such a good job of sharing just enough for me to absorb. I love the background noise feature.
Open the camera app on your phone and point it at the QR code. After a second you should see a link appear on the camera app to take you to the website. 👍
@@bjsloane I have now re-read it as requested and I feel I answered it, where do you feel I went wrong? I am happy to hear if.I have missed something. EDIT: Oh! Two seconds after I now edit to say I now see your point, they watch on the phone 🤣 They should find the link in the description I think in that case, or use another device. Yup! I missed that. In my defence I do have part of my brain missing 🤕🤣
As always, excellent tips! I’m grateful for your videos. I pause the screen and follow along so I can replicate. I see the options button when I selected part of a Safari page. Unfortunately, my choices are only: Automatic, PDF, and Web archive. Any idea why PDF Reader is not available? I am doing an edit to post what I found about safari PDF reader view not showing. I like to understand my choices, so I won’t change it until I know if there are ramifications, but here is the answer: “If you're seeing only "PDF View" under the options in Safari's PDF reader and not a separate "Reader View" option, it likely means your Safari settings are configured to use the native PDF viewer, which might not have a dedicated "Reader View" feature; you might need to check your browser settings to enable a plugin like Adobe Reader to access a more robust "Reader View" option.”😳
Very good tips, I was unaware of most of them. Question though. Is there an easy way to Clear History and Website Data in Safari? With this new iOS, they’ve actually added a step. Now, I have to go to Settings, scroll down to Apps, scroll down alphabetically to Safari, then scroll down to Clear History and Website Data, then select All History and Close All Tabs, then select the red Clear History button. Ugh ! There’s got to be an easier way.
I have a iPhone 13 with the latest IOS 18.1.1 but the subscriptions option doesn't show up between apps and purchase history. is it only for newer phones?
The flight tracking feature is good but is there a way of getting it without someone sending you a text first? Let’s suppose you already know the flight number but it’s written on a piece of paper not in a text, how would you search for it?
I’ve partially worked it out. You can type the flight number into spotlight search. However that only seems to give the overall flight summary not the actual current location of the flight.
In my experience there are 2 ways. You could iMessage yourself the flight number. Secondly you could create a note in the notes app with the flight number. It’s underlined and you get the same info as in iMessage
The Spacebar/select text is not working for me. I get as far as it becoming a trackpad, but no amount of taps brings up text selection. iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18.1.1
I don’t have the option to send an article as reader pdf (or web archive for that matter). Whyyyyy 😢? Also the flight diets are so cool, but it didn’t work either, only for American Airlines flights on my end. Probably it’s only for certain airlines. Shame :(((
In Photos: Video slide shutter button to right gives you snapshot while videoing. In Camera Photo mode sliding to right gives you video. Video now has Pause....Yeah!
When I press and hold the photo shutter and slide left, it doesn’t do a burst. Instead, it takes a video for as long as I hold it. Am I doing something wrong?
I have a question: when I tried to insert a pic or a pdf file in the Apple mail app, it appeared amongst the main text on my end. Does it also appear in the main email body on the receiver's end or as an attachment? Or does this depend on whether the receiver views it on Apple, Windows, or Android machines? I could not find an option to add a file as an attachment when writing an email.
Great videos as normal when I tried the flight on the text wouldn’t work then I went back to watch video again and I realised it’s not a text. It’s an iMessage which is different so as i say fantastic videos but it would be great in the future if you say it’s actually iMessage and not text. I never use iMessage I use text only I was texting a flight number could not understand why it would not underline then as stated your video is showing iMessage and not text.
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I'm so pleased I found your channel. I'm 62 years old and find some things hard to keep up with. My iphone 14plus has just had the new 18 upgrade and I can't tell you how easy you have made it for me. You go through it slowly enough for me to keep up as I'm also a disabled lady. I never knew I could press the volume buttons to take burst photos or any photos for that matter. I also love I'm typing this while listening to my rain background noise that you taught me how to do. Thank you so much going man your amazing ❤️
@@Jay-Leigh
Excellent video.
I got to say, I follow you for some time now, and you are by far the best iPhone reviewer out there. Your instructions are literally for everyone, someone who is knew to iOS, or a more experienced user. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to more of your videos in the future, especially like this one. Even though I've been using iPhones for years, there is always something I forgot or didn't know about.
@@RatnikCarrick lol
The auto-answer feature would be great but if only for people in your contacts.
That’s where silence unknown callers comes in. When turned on anyone who isn’t a contact just gets sent to voicemail
What if you’re making love and your mother calls?
@@GT-ho6co
That doesn’t always work. There’s a Surgery Center that tried to call me about my upcoming surgery. They were not in my contacts. It was awful.
That’s a very good point.
the tip for turning the iPhone keyboard spacebar to trackpad is good, but the additional tap with finger to select text is brilliant!. thank you!
Dang the spacebar selection and Reader PDF features are amazing!
Wow. Thanks for the Reader PDF tip. That’s perfect for archiving interesting information. Thanks for the burst photo reminder and the tips to use it more effectively too. Great information.
Press and hold spacebar, and the burst photo trick are both going to CHANGE MY LIFE!!!!! :)
I've seen most of these before, but the Space Bar-to-Touchpad is new, and WILL be used often. THX !
Triple tap editable text to select entire paragraphs, double tap to select the whole word
I watch all of your videos as soon as I can find them. These tips are invaluable! Now, if you had a tip to help me remember all those tips when it’s time to use them!!! 😂😂😂
Thanks for the tip. I added background sounds immediately. FYI, while you are still in the background sounds when pulling up the control panel and hit the plus button, it automatically puts the background sounds button without needing to search. It did it for my iPhone SE 2022 running 18.1.1.
That sound shortcut was a huge win. Thanks.
The subscription thing works for in app purchases through apple id , not for services like spotify and others which do it in their websites
I knew about the burst for pictures, but forgot how to make it work, so I was delighted to see a reminder here! I love your videos and whenever I see one pop up, I'm excited to watch because I always learn something. Thanks!
Excellent video. I realized that two subscriptions I had were month to month. I probably did this to test them out. But I’ve been using them for a while and you said check all plans! Voila….i just saved a lot going to yearly payment. Many thanks!
Im new to ALL of them. 😂Thanks!!!
5:09 As I listen to you explain that, it made me remember that I’ve been able to do that for quite some time in Gmail and even in Microsoft Outlook on the PC.
I knew a few but good reminder. I Use the camera app on my watch when taking group pictures so I can be in the photo. I find if it will always take a burst photo. Not sure if this is the default or if it cane turned off but I find it useful because there is always someone with closed eyes etc.
Very helpful. I’m thankful to learn just how powerful this device is so I can customise it to my needs.
I completely forgot about Burst photos! Thanks
Tom it amazes me how much you cover in these short and sweet videos. As a “tech dummy” I know I don’t get as much out of my iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch as I could, but I always find something useful on your channel. I even managed to sign up for the PDF guide you announced with -get this- the scan QR code in the iPhone camera! You rock!
Cheers, Michael Albuquerque NM USA
I knew about turning the spacebar into a trackpad…but just learned about the secondary tap to select text. Gamechanger!
Thanks for the great tips! I didn't know most of them. I like the reader pdf tip and the useful flight info.
I used to consider myself above average when it comes to using using features that others don’t know about. But with each IOS update I find myself hopelessly behind discovering and using hidden gems. Your videos are so helpful to fill that void. Thank you!
Hiya Tom, another Kentonian here and proper Geek 😂 I just wanted to say that I really love watching your videos on iPhone capabilities… I always think to myself “Oh he’ll be repeating himself here…” and then I watch it and every time I’m blown away by what my phone can do ( iPhone 15 Pro here 📱). I love it when you show me stuff that’s just pure genius, like sending a webpage as a clean PDF or have your phone answer a call by itself… Genius 👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you for taking the time to find this stuff for us and then explaining it perfectly for us in your videos 🙏🏼
I’ve never been one for subscriptions, patreon or buy me a coffee, but you deserve it 🤙🏼
Would love to meet for a real coffee as I’m only in Brompton Barracks 😉☕️
Reader pdf option tends not to work if you try to send through gmail. It seems to work if you send the pdf to notes first and then send it on from there.
Wow!! The "burst" idea is awesome! Thanks.
Love your channel! AMAZING info and tips! Keep the TIPS coming!!
That PDF sharing tip is BRILLIANT! Too bad my iPhone 12 doesn’t have the option for Reader PDF 😔
Re the PDF reader tip - does this work on paywall sites? Good video
The forward selected part of the email is a game changer for me!
Thank you I learn to a lot of things I did not know and now I can help a friend who has a nerve condition and chest trouble answering his phone 12:38
As always, thank you for the time and the instructional videos. I’m part of the patron as well and go over them later!!!
Why on earth would I want auto answer when more than 90% of calls are spam.
Thank You. Always learn a lot from your vids.
Background Sounds and Burst Photo were new to me, thanks !
Really appreciate the knowledge that you share Tom. There weren't many that I already knew. Thanks...
Thank you! Amazingly, there were at least four tips that I was not aware of, mostly relating to the text and space bar. Others I had heard you mention before, but I forget them if I don't use them.
The burst photo was really cool
OMG the easy way to send a reader friendly pdf of a web article I wish I new years ago. Brilliant thank you! 🙏
Will your new portal with iPhone tips and tricks require a subscription?
I'm 32 and you are not alone. Lol. Its easier not care. As long as u can call and text idc.
But the writing tool update is life changing for me fr.
Another winner - thank you!
As usual, a lot of great tips. Thanks for sharing!
You should note which model iPhones support these features.
Great tips! You do a great job at supplying tips and tricks and how to use them! Thank you!
Forget Focus modes….background sounds is my #1 pro tip for anyone looking to GTD!
Excellent. Thank you for doing all this research and sharing with us. It really makes a difference. You do such a good job of sharing just enough for me to absorb. I love the background noise feature.
Excellent! Knew maybe 3 of those tips 🤓
Thank you Honest Abe, I learned some new tricks!
As usual, great tips. I knew a few. Question, if the phone is set to auto answer, will it answer all calls including spam?
Nice intro you have made, vacuuming from Lidl is not what i have expected.
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I only knew 4 of these helpful tips-thank you for this video!
Hi Tom. I watch your videos on my iPhone. How do I scan the QR code when you place it on screen? Thanks Brian
Open the camera app on your phone and point it at the QR code. After a second you should see a link appear on the camera app to take you to the website. 👍
@@FikuKromoUzuFajrovulponre-read the question
@@bjsloane I have now re-read it as requested and I feel I answered it, where do you feel I went wrong? I am happy to hear if.I have missed something.
EDIT: Oh! Two seconds after I now edit to say I now see your point, they watch on the phone 🤣 They should find the link in the description I think in that case, or use another device. Yup! I missed that. In my defence I do have part of my brain missing 🤕🤣
As always, great stuff. Thank you !
As always, excellent tips! I’m grateful for your videos. I pause the screen and follow along so I can replicate. I see the options button when I selected part of a Safari page.
Unfortunately, my choices are only: Automatic, PDF, and Web archive.
Any idea why PDF Reader is not available?
I am doing an edit to post what I found about safari PDF reader view not showing. I like to understand my choices, so I won’t change it until I know if there are ramifications, but here is the answer:
“If you're seeing only "PDF View" under the options in Safari's PDF reader and not a separate "Reader View" option, it likely means your Safari settings are configured to use the native PDF viewer, which might not have a dedicated "Reader View" feature; you might need to check your browser settings to enable a plugin like Adobe Reader to access a more robust "Reader View" option.”😳
This is a great, like almost all your other, video but how do you remember all these brilliant tips!! 😅
I think Subscription (at least on my iPhone 15 pro version 18.1.1) its under “Purchase History’’ No Subscriptions label shown.
Very good tips, I was unaware of most of them. Question though. Is there an easy way to Clear History and Website Data in Safari? With this new iOS, they’ve actually added a step. Now, I have to go to Settings, scroll down to Apps, scroll down alphabetically to Safari, then scroll down to Clear History and Website Data, then select All History and Close All Tabs, then select the red Clear History button. Ugh ! There’s got to be an easier way.
I didn't know any of the ten. 😐 Thank you!
Very useful. Many thanks!
Great video thank you. The last one doesn’t work for me I end up getting video instead of burst photos.
I always enjoy your videos and learn a lot.
Wow! Several that I didn't know. Thank you!
Excellent content. Thanks.
Great video bro ❤
Hope you can help. How do you get that line of options above the keyboard (indentation, attach etc)?
More great ideas Tom, thank you. Peter
Another fine job. Thank you very much for your informative content.
Is the flight into only available in USA? and does it only work with iMessage not on WhatsApp ? Great Video !
How much does it cost to use the iPhone Essentials Plus?
Love your videos! Thanks for sharing!
Great tips! Thanks! :)
Great Video
wow...never knew...much thanks...
Thanks for the tips! 👍🏼
I have PDF but not Reader PDF. On iOS 18. Does anyone know why I might be missing it? Many thanks
@@zizzie4081 I can’t find it as well. May be this feature is region specific?
I don't have 'Reader PDF as an option;
Background sounds switches on, but doesn't play, then if I look again in settings, it's off;
I have a iPhone 13 with the latest IOS 18.1.1 but the subscriptions option doesn't show up between apps and purchase history. is it only for newer phones?
The auto answer feature can you sign different contacts to it?
The flight tracking feature is good but is there a way of getting it without someone sending you a text first? Let’s suppose you already know the flight number but it’s written on a piece of paper not in a text, how would you search for it?
I’ve partially worked it out. You can type the flight number into spotlight search. However that only seems to give the overall flight summary not the actual current location of the flight.
@@simonrobbins8357 You could text yourself the flight number or create a note in the notes app with just the flight number
In my experience there are 2 ways. You could iMessage yourself the flight number. Secondly you could create a note in the notes app with the flight number. It’s underlined and you get the same info as in iMessage
This feature has let me down twice with reporting incorrect flight arrival times for London Stansted.
Thank you for your tips. It maximizes the benefits of owning an iPhone by realizing it is definitely a mini computer.
The Spacebar/select text is not working for me. I get as far as it becoming a trackpad, but no amount of taps brings up text selection. iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18.1.1
I don’t have the option to send an article as reader pdf (or web archive for that matter). Whyyyyy 😢?
Also the flight diets are so cool, but it didn’t work either, only for American Airlines flights on my end. Probably it’s only for certain airlines. Shame :(((
cool, thanks!
9:45 OMG! I did NOT already know that! This is so awesome! =oD
In Photos: Video slide shutter button to right gives you snapshot while videoing. In Camera Photo mode sliding to right gives you video. Video now has Pause....Yeah!
Some of these I knew but others, such as burst photos I didn't know the iPhone had|
When I press and hold the photo shutter and slide left, it doesn’t do a burst. Instead, it takes a video for as long as I hold it. Am I doing something wrong?
@@JimGoryeb That happened to me at first too. I was holding it too long. Slide left almost immediately.
Please find a good s pen for iphone
I have a question: when I tried to insert a pic or a pdf file in the Apple mail app, it appeared amongst the main text on my end. Does it also appear in the main email body on the receiver's end or as an attachment? Or does this depend on whether the receiver views it on Apple, Windows, or Android machines? I could not find an option to add a file as an attachment when writing an email.
Brilliant thanks
Thanks!
Great videos as normal when I tried the flight on the text wouldn’t work then I went back to watch video again and I realised it’s not a text. It’s an iMessage which is different so as i say fantastic videos but it would be great in the future if you say it’s actually iMessage and not text. I never use iMessage I use text only I was texting a flight number could not understand why it would not underline then as stated your video is showing iMessage and not text.
Ty
Didn’t know any of those existed
You are either shopping for a new home or trying to rent/sell your actual home. I am a real estate broker in Canada. Am I right?
Selling to buy somewhere new 👌
@ RE/MAX brokers are at the top of their game!
Nice ❤
Too bad you can't set the background sounds to play for a certain amount of time.
Interesting ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 wonderful