Category: iPhone

How to reduce photo file size in iPhone – Compress image size
iPhones are known for its camera capabilities. It takes good photos and videos. With the latest iPhones such as iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro, image quality is great but at the same time, file size is also increased. To share it with someone, you may be thinking of reducing the file size. So in this post, let us explore how to reduce photo file size in iPhone without using any third party tools.

How to reduce photo file size in iPhone and convert file formats of the images

You can do it with the built in feature of the iOS. So to begin,
- Go to Photos app. Select the photo you wish to reduce the file size or change the file format such as PNG, JPEG etc.
- Tap Share and then select Save to Files.
- Choose the destination folder and save it.
- Now Go to Files apps and Navigate to the folder where you saved the photo.
- Long press on the photo you want to reduce the file size.
- You will get a menu. Select Quick Actions. Next tap “Convert image“.
- Select the File Format of your choice. Now you can choose the image size between Small, medium, large or Original.
- It will create copy of the image with compressed file size.
- To create a compressed PDF from the image, long press on the compressed image. Select Quick Actions and then tap Create PDF.
This way you can compress images on iPhone running on latest iOS. It is a good option if you want to create small sized pdf of scanned documents.
September 22, 2023
How to Turn Off iPhone 15 – 3 Ways

If you wish to save battery or fix some annoying bug, easy solution is to turn off your iPhone 15. You can do this in three methods. So in this post let’s explore how to turn off iPhone 15.

How to switch off iPhone 15

Power off iPhone 15 using hardware button combination

The first method to shutdown iPhone 15 is using the hardware buttons on your Phone. To use this method, press and hold down the Volume Up or Down button and the Side button at the same time.

You will get a page which shows Slide to power off. Here Drag the power icon to the right to turn off your iPhone.

Turn off iPhone 15 using the Settings menu

If your iPhone physical buttons are not working or you prefer onscreen method to power off, you may find this method helpful.

Start by navigating to Settings app on your iPhone and then Select General.

Scroll down to the bottom and tap Shut Down.

Now drag the Power icon to the right.

Switch off iPhone 15 using the Siri

If you prefer to power off your phone without touching it, then Launch Siri by saying “Hey Siri”. Next say ” Shut down my iPhone”. You will get a confirmation prompt. Tap Power off.

To turn on iPhone 15, hold the side button until you see Apple logo on the screen. You will phone will restart.

September 21, 2023
How to enable voice isolation for phone calls in iPhone
When you make phone calls in noisy environments like cafes, busy streets, or even at home with family members making noise the person in the other side of the phone call will have difficulty in listening to your voice. To overcome this situation, Apple has introduced Voice isolation feature to phone calls.

In this post, we will show you how to enable voice isolation for phone calls on iPhone running iOS 16.4.

How to activate Voice isolation on phone calls in iPhone

Voice isolation is a feature available on iPhone that enhances the audio quality of phone calls by reducing the amount of background noise. It works by isolating the sound of the person’s voice while blocking out any other sounds in the background. This feature is especially useful in noisy environments, allowing you to have clearer conversations without any distractions. Here is the guide on how to enable this feature on iPhone.
- You can enable the voice isolation feature for phone calls during an active call. So, when you are in an active call, whether it’s an incoming call or an outgoing call, go to Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner of your iPhone’s screen.
- In the Control Center, you will see various options. Look for the mic mode button and tap on it. You will see three options: Standard, Voice Isolation, and Wide Spectrum.
- Select the “Voice Isolation” option. This will reduce the surrounding noise and make your voice stand out, allowing the person on the other end of the call to hear you clearly.
That’s it. This way you make use of the new Voice isolation feature for phone calls in iPhone.
April 3, 2023
How to turn off, restart and Force restart iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max

You can easily restart or turn off iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max in multiple ways. One of them is using physical button and the other way is using the Voice Assistant. So I will show you how to power off iPhone using both the methods.

How to power off, restart and force restart iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max

Turn off iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max using the physical buttons

This way uses the physical keys to shut down iPhone 14. To use this method, press and hold Side key and Volume up or Down key together. You will get the screen which says “Slide to Power off”. Now release the keys and slide the power icon to the right. It will switch off iPhone 14.

To turn on your phone, press and hold side key until you get Apple logo on the screen. Wait till it finishes the boot process.

Switch off or restart iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max using Siri

Another way to power off iPhone 14 Pro is using the Siri. So launch the Siri by long pressing the side key or saying “Hey Siri”. Next, if you want to turn off your iPhone, say “Turn off my iPhone”. To restart, say “Reboot my iPhone”. You need to confirm it by saying “Yes” or tapping Power off/Restart.

How to force restart iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

To force restart an iPhone, we need to use three buttons in a sequence. So quickly press and release Volume up, then Volume down and then press and hold Side key till phone shutdown. Now release the power button. Wait for a few seconds. The phone will restart.

These are the different methods to turn off and restart iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

January 16, 2023
How to take screenshot on iPhone 14 Pro
The iPhones with FaceID has different method to take screenshot compared to the iPhone with Home button. So here is the quick guide on how to take screenshot on iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus or iPhone 14 Pro Max.

How to screenshot on iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14

There are multiple ways to take a screenshot. Three different methods are covered in this post.

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Method 1: Screenshot using the hardware combination method

To take a screenshot on iPhone 14, press side button and Volume Button together. It will capture image of the screen and preview will be shown in the left bottom corner. Swiping it away or doing nothing will save the copy in the Photos app.

Method 2: Using Back Tap

To use this method, first we need to configure Back tap. So,
- go to Settings-> Accessibility->touch.
- Tap Back Tap.
- You will get option to choose between Double Tap or Triple Tap. Select your preference.
- In the next page, from the available tasks, Choose Screenshot.
Now, to take screenshot, Double tap or Triple Tap on the back of the phone based on which you have assigned screenshot function. It will save the image of the screen.

Method 3: Screenshot on iPhone Using Siri Voice Assistant

To screenshot using this way, ensure you have enabled Siri by going to Settings-> Siri & Search. Enable “Listen for “Hey Siri”” or “Press side button for Siri or both of them based on how you want to launch Siri. Now, whenever you want to take a screenshot on your iPhone, launch Siri by saying “Hey Siri” or Pressing the side button based on the option, you have selected. Then Say “take screenshot”. It will take the Screenshot.

Markup

After taking the screenshot, if you want to edit or markup on it, then tap on the preview. You get options to crop, add drawing, add text, Magnifier etc.
October 23, 2022