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Sunday, October 8, 2023

How to Set Search Engines for iPhone iOS17

What is your favorite search Engine?

Google? Duck, Duck, Go? YAHOO?

Do you want to use a different search engine on your iPhone, or set a different search engine for private browsing?

Here's a Cool Tip. Change your search engine setting in iOS 17.

This is a great way to improve your privacy and have more control over your search experience.

Here's how to do it.

Open the Settings app.
Scroll down and tap Safari.

fig. 1 - iPhone Safari Search Settings

Under the Search section, tap Search Engine.
Choose a search engine from the list.

fig. 2 - iPhone Search Engine

Choose Safari to return.
To set a different search engine for private browsing, tap Private Search Engine.
Choose a search engine from the list.

Fig.3 - iPhone Private Search Engine

Use Default Search Engine (under Private Search Engine): This will use the same search engine for private browsing as you set for regular browsing.

You can choose from five different search engines: Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Ecosia.

If you're concerned about your privacy, you may want to consider using a search engine like DuckDuckGo, which doesn't track your searches.

You can also change your search engine at any time by following the steps above.

Setting a search engine and private search engine for iPhone iOS17 is a great way to improve your privacy and have more control over your search experience.

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

How to Ping Your Apple Watch from Your iPhone

Have you ever misplaced your Apple Watch and couldn't find it?

Did you set it down upstairs or downstairs?

Where is it?

Here's a Cool Tip. Ping it.

iOS 17 includes a new feature that allows you to ping your Apple Watch from your iPhone.

This new feature is very simple to use.

Here's how to do it.

Open the Control Center on your iPhone.
Tap on the Ping My Watch button.
Your Apple Watch will then emit a loud beep, making it easy to find.

fig. 1 - iOS17 Ping My Watch

By default, the Ping My Watch button is not included in the Control Center.

To add it, follow these steps:

Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Tap on Control Center.
Under More Controls, tap on the + button next to Ping My Watch.

fig.2 - iOS17 Ping My Watch Setting

The new Ping My Watch feature in iOS 17 is a great way to quickly find your Apple Watch if you misplace it.

OneCoolTip recommends adding the Ping My Watch button to your Control Center so that you can easily access it when you need it.

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

How to Use Standby Mode in iOS 17

Do you wake up in the middle of the night to check the time on your iPhone, only to be blinded by the bright screen?

Here's a Cool Tip. Use the new Standby Mode.

Standby Mode is a new feature in iOS 17 that turns your iPhone into a bedside alarm clock or status board.

It displays the time, date, and other important information in a large, easy-to-read format, with a dimmed screen that's less disruptive to sleep.

Here's how to use Standby Mode:

Ensure you are on the new iOS 17 for your iPhone.
Plug your iPhone into a charger and place it on a nightstand or other flat surface in landscape mode.
Your phone will automatically switch to Standby Mode.

If it doesn't, you can manually enable it by going to Settings > Standby and toggling on the switch.

Once Standby Mode is enabled, you'll see a large clock display on your screen.
You can also see other information, such as the date, weather, and upcoming calendar events.
To turn off Standby Mode, simply pick up your phone or press any button.

fig. 1 - iOS 17 Standby Mode

To customize,

Long-press either the clock or calendar
Unlock your phone if required
Customize one or both sides of the display
Tap the plus icon in the upper left of the screen to add a widget
Remove a widget by tapping the minus icons.

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Saturday, September 23, 2023

How to Set Multiple Timers in iOS 17

Do you ever need to use multiple timers at the same time?

Maybe you're cooking a meal, doing laundry, and working on a project.

Here's a Cool Tip: Try the new Multiple Timers Feature in iOS 17.

Here's how to do it.

iPhone

Open the Clock app.
Tap on the Timers tab.
Tap on the + (plus) button to create a new timer.
Set the duration of the timer and tap on Start.
Press the + (plus) sign to create a new timer.
You can have up to five timers running at the same time.

fig. 1 - iOS Multiple Timers

Apple Watch

Open the Timers app.
Create and start a timer.
Press the + (plus) sign to create a new timer.
You can have up to five timers running at the same time.

Siri

To use Siri to set multiple timers in iOS 17, you can say something like:

"Hey Siri, set a timer for 10 minutes."
"Hey Siri, set a timer for 20 minutes called 'laundry.'"
"Hey Siri, set a timer for 30 minutes called 'cooking.'"
You can continue to give Siri instructions to set multiple timers.
Siri will keep track of all of the timers that you set and will notify you when each timer expires.

Here are some examples of how to use Siri to control multiple timers:

"Hey Siri, pause the cooking timer."
"Hey Siri, resume the laundry timer."
"Hey Siri, how much time is left on the laundry timer?"
"Hey Siri, stop all timers."
You can also use Siri to view a list of all of your active timers. To do this, say "Hey Siri, show me my timers."

Multiple timers is a great new feature in iOS 17 that can help you boost your productivity.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Secret Trick to Text Photos Faster in iOS 17

Do you want to text photos faster in iOS using iMessage?

Here's a Cool Tip: Press and Hold.

That's right.

Press and Hold the Plus sign to insert photos into your iMessage.

fig. 1 - Plus Sign in iOS17 iMessage

Normally, when you press the Plus sign, you have several options to choose from.

For example, Camera, Photos, Stickers, etc.

fig. 2 - Insert Options iOS 17 iMessage

But, when you Press and Hold the Plus sign, you'll go directly to your photo album allowing you to select the photos you want to attach to your iMessage.

fig. 3 - Press and Hold + to Insert Photos in iOS 17

That's it!

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

How to Crop and Zoom in iOS 17 with Just a Tap

Have you ever wanted to crop and zoom in on a photo on your iPhone, but found the process to be a bit too tedious?

Here's a Cool Tip: Check out the new Crop with Zoom feature in iOS17.

In iOS 17, Apple has made it easier than ever to do both with just a tap.

iOS 17 will be available to users to download starting on September 18, 2023.

Here's how to do it.

Open the Photos app
Select the photo you want to crop and zoom in on.
Pinch and zoom the photo with two fingers until you've reached the desired zoom level.
Tap the Crop button in the top-right corner of the screen.

fig. 1 - iOS17 Crop

Drag the corners of the cropping frame to select the area of the photo you want to keep.

fig. 2 - iOS17 Crop - Done

Tap Done to save your changes.

Cropping and zooming in on photos in iOS 17 is now easier than ever with the new one-tap crop feature.

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

How to Use Siri or Hey Siri in iOS 17

Do you want to be able to use Siri hands-free on your iPhone?

Do you want a shorter "wake" word to use on your iPhone?

Here's a Cool Tip: Set Your iPhone to Respond to just Siri.

With the new iOS 17, you can now just say Siri to activate Siri, without having to say Hey Siri.

This is a great way to control your iPhone without having to touch it, which can be helpful when you're driving, cooking, or doing other things that require your hands.

iOS 17 will be available to users to download starting on September 18, 2023.

Here are the steps on how to set up Siri or Hey Siri in iOS 17:

Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Tap on Siri & Search.
Under Ask Siri, tap on Listen for.
Select Siri or Hey Siri.

fig. 1 - iOS Siri Setting

That's it!

Once you've set up Siri or Hey Siri, you can start using it to control your iPhone hands-free.

Here are some things you can ask Siri to do:

Set alarms and timers
Make calls and send messages
Play music and podcasts
Get directions
Search the web
Control smart home devices

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Apple Fixes Emergency Security Update

Apple released an emergency Rapid Emergency Response software update earlier this week for iOS, iPadOS and macOS.

And then it promptly had to pull it because it broke several popular websites like Facebook.

So now a revised set of updates for Apple Operating Systems has been released.

Apple reports that new updates are now available:

iOS 16.5.1 (c) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (c)
Released July 12, 2023
Rapid Security Responses iOS 16.5.1 (c) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (c) include the security content of Rapid Security Responses iOS 16.5.1 (a) and iPadOS 16.5.1 (a) and fix an issue that prevents some websites from displaying properly.

Since his is only the second emergency software update that Apple has released, it must be fixing an important exploit.

So it's a good time to go ahead and apply the security patch.

For iPad or iPhone, go to Settings, General, Software Update to apply this emergency update.

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

Unlock the Power of Your iPhone with This Cool Tip: Press and Hold

Are you looking to supercharge your iPhone experience?

Here's a Cool Tip for your iPhone: Press and Hold.

To use this feature, simply press and hold an icon on your iPhone home screen.

After a brief moment, a menu will pop up, presenting you with various options and shortcuts.

This can be done on both app icons on the home screen and within apps.

Here's how to do it.

Press-and-Hold on App Icons:
Many apps have additional features that can be accessed without even opening them.

For example:

Messages: Press and hold the Messages icon to quickly start a new message or access a recent conversation.
Camera: Access options like taking a selfie or recording a video directly from the home screen.
Settings: Jump straight into commonly used settings like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Chrome: Press and hold to scan a QR code, do a voice search or an incognito search.

fig.1 - Camera Press and Hold

fig.2 - Chrome Press and Hold

Press-and-Hold Within Apps:
Pressing and holding elements within apps can also provide handy shortcuts.

For instance:

Photos: Press and hold a photo to preview it without opening, and access options like sharing or editing.
Safari: Press and hold a link to preview the page and access options like opening it in a new tab.
Messages: Press and hold a contact to pin, hide alerts or delete.

fig. 3 - Photo Press and Hold

The Press and Hold feature on your iPhone is like a magic wand waiting to be waved.

With minimal effort, you can access a wealth of options and shortcuts that can streamline your daily tasks and enhance your overall iPhone experience.

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

How to Bypass Website CAPTCHAs on iPhones and iPads

We've all experienced the frustration of having to solve CAPTCHA puzzles while using mobile apps.

But what if there was a way to minimize or even eliminate these time-consuming and often annoying security measures?

Here's a Cool Tip: Let's your iPhone or iPad automatically verify for you.

With the introduction of iOS 16, Apple has introduced a groundbreaking feature called Automatic Verification, which aims to streamline user experiences by reducing the need for CAPTCHA.

fig.1 - CAPTCHA

CAPTCHA is a Turing test that helps protect websites from spam and abuse.

It's easy for humans to solve, but hard for bots and other malicious software to figure out.

How bypass website CAPTCHAs on iOS or iPadOS

Open Settings > Tap on your Apple ID

fig. 2 - Apple ID

Go to Password & Security

fig. 3 - Password & Security

Toggle on Automatic Verification

fig. 4 - Automatic Verification

That's it!

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