Tips & Tricks

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Scan a paper document
Add a receipt or form to a note. Tap
the Plus icon
, then tap Scan Documents. Notes automatically senses and scans the document, straightens and crops it, then adds it to the note.
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Use the right address
Mail can help you avoid using the wrong address by highlighting addresses from a different domain in red. Go to Settings > Mail, tap Mark Addresses, then enter a domain.
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Send an Animoji sticker
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Tap
the Apps icon
, tap
the monkey icon
, then tap a character. Make an expression, touch and hold the Animoji, then drag it to a message bubble.
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Indoor maps
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In an airport or shopping mall, Maps can help you find a gate, restaurant, restroom, and more. Tap Look Inside, then tap a category.
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Edit faster with 3D Touch
Press firmly anywhere on the keyboard, then lightly slide your finger to move the insertion point to where you want to edit text.
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Always use Reader view
In Safari, Reader view makes websites easier to read. To automatically use Reader view when it’s available, touch and hold the Reader button , then tap Use on All Websites.
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Get the news
Siri can play you brief news updates. You can also ask for news focused on sports, business, or music.
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Free up space automatically
iOS can remove apps you don’t use. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store and turn on Offload Unused Apps. If you reinstall an app later, documents you created with the app, and all your data, are still there.
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Just in case
In an emergency, first responders can access important medical information without needing your passcode. To provide your info — such as medications you take — open the Health app and fill out your Medical ID.
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Quickly call for emergency help