Got an iPhone Duo? These 9 settings make it easier to use
Summary
- Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo is popular enough that the company cannot keep the device in stock.
- The iPhone Duo does not support Face ID and requires users to authenticate via Touch ID on the side of the device.
- Users can register multiple fingerprints for different hand orientations by navigating to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Add a Fingerprint.
- The iPhone Duo can be unlocked using a paired Apple Watch if the watch is passcode-protected & worn near the phone via Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Unlock with Apple Watch.
- The "Rest Finger to Open" accessibility feature allows users to unlock the device by lightly resting a finger on the sensor instead of pressing down.
- Fixed Volume Controls can be disabled in Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Fixed Position Volume Controls to allow volume buttons to rotate with the device orientation.
- Users can configure a double or triple tap on the back of the device to take screenshots via Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap.
- The Reachability feature on the iPhone Duo allows users to swipe the left or right edge of the screen to bring the far side into reach.
- Users can create a custom shortcut in the Shortcuts app to automatically lock the screen when the device is folded shut.
- The Camera app allows customization of on-screen control layouts by tapping the six-dot menu & the plus sign to select & reorder tools.
- The Smart Take feature automatically captures photos when movement or pose changes are detected.
- The visual flash blink during Smart Take captures can be disabled by toggling off the setting in Settings > Camera > Flash During Capture.
From Touch ID shortcuts to smarter volume buttons and camera tricks, these tweaks make Apple's foldable iPhone easier to use every day.
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- Hardware,Apple,iPhone,iPhone Duo