Did you find your dream iPhone under the tree? This is truly a magical gift! And to enjoy each of its functions to the fullest, we have 10 hidden tips and tricks to help you get used to the iPhone quickly. Customize your new phone exactly to your liking and enjoy the festive atmosphere while your iPhone is your best helper.
We know that the following tips and tricks are really for beginners, but this article is also aimed at them. So simply take this fact into consideration and do not engage in unnecessary criticism. In that case, this article is logically not for you.
Change wallpaper
Customize your home and lock screen. In the settings and then opening the option Wallpaper you can choose from dynamic, static or live wallpapers. Or use your own photos and make them shine as Christmas decorations!
- Open it Settings
- Press Wallpaper
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Adding a card and paying via Apple Pay
You can conveniently pay for your gifts and other expenses with Apple Pay. Add the payment card to the "Wallet" application, verify it, and just hold the iPhone to the terminal when making a purchase. Paying has never been easier and safer!
- Open it Settings
- Press Wallet a Apple Pay
- Press Add tab
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Setting the font size
A larger font will help you read texts better even on a smaller screen. In the "Display and Brightness" settings, you will find the "Text Size" option, where you can adjust the size according to your preferences. Perfect for reading the Christmas news in the evening!
- Open it Settings
- Press Display and Brightness
- Press Text size
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Night Shift
Protect your eyes with Night Shift, which adjusts the screen color to warmer shades. You can find it in Settings > Display and brightness, where you can activate automatic switching based on time or sunset. You can also set the color temperature manually in the same window.
- Open it Settings
- Press Display and Brightness
- Press Night Shift
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Concentration
In a period full of obligations and Christmas bustle, you regime Concentration it will help turn off notifications and focus on important things. Settings can be found in Control center, where you can create your own modes for work or relaxation, for example.
- Swipe down from the top right corner
- Hold for a long time roughly in the middle Concentric
- You can choose from the defaults or create your own
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Sound settings for your Siri
Customize your voice, tone or, for example, how you approach your new assistant called Siri. IN Settings > Apple Intelligence and Siri you can adjust the address, language or, for example, when Siri can start. Perfect for pleasant, distraction-free holidays, you can have Siri close at hand almost all the time.
- Open it Settings
- Press Apple Intelligence and Siri
Adding more Face ID and Touch ID
Add a second fingerprint or face scan so other family members can easily use your iPhone. You can find the function in Settings > Face ID & Passcode, which is useful, for example, when sharing applications. The interesting thing is that you can also easily set up Face ID for people who use, for example, a face mask.
- Open it Settings
- Press Face ID and code
- Enter your phone code and you can set up
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Automatic iOS updates
Keep your iPhone secure and updated. In Settings > General > Software Update, turn on "Automatic Updates" so that your system is always ready for new features and fixes. Updates are usually carried out undisturbed during the night, so you don't have to spend the day doing this activity.
- Open it Settings
- Press In general
- Press Software update
- Turn it on Automatic updates
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Screenshot of the screen
You can take a quick screen capture by pressing the phone's side lock button and the volume up button at the same time. The images are saved in the gallery and you can share them, for example, in a family group. After starting this activity, you can continue to edit the screenshot according to your needs or even delete it completely.
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Economy mode
If you have a long day ahead of you, activate power saving mode v Settings > Battery or directly through Control Center. This mode will limit background activities to help your battery last as long as possible. The function is ideal, for example, if you have the opportunity to charge your device for a long time and you know that you want to use it for a long time.
- Open it Settings
- Press Battery
- Turn it on Low power mode
Alternatively, you can swipe down from the top right corner to open the control center and click on the low battery icon.
Your new iPhone is like a Christmas present that never expires. These hidden tricks will help you make the most of its magic, whether it's quick answers, recording Christmas memories or perfectly organizing all your holiday activities. Enjoy the magic of Christmas with your new iPhone and discover all its hidden treasures!
I got it iOS 18.2 and in Settings the item "Apple intelligence and Siri" I don't have, only "Siri". Apple I have no intelligence at all. Are you behind or ahead of the current valid iOS?