IOS 16 on iPhone 14 Pro Max
It goes without saying that the advanced hardware of the iPhone 14 Pro Max can justify the new level of iOS 16. Sure enough, most users are familiar with a number of its headline features: Dynamic Island, enhanced modes in the camera, and stuff like that. The thing is, there is much more to iOS 16 than one might think at first glance, with a number of features truly buried deep inside, letting one fully reveal the potential of his iPhone 14 Pro Max. Herein, a few of the less famous features and some tips on how to make this model of an iPhone even more powerful are considered.
1. Lock Screen Customization with Depth Effect
iOS 16 includes a lot of lock screen customization tools, but the real magic is about to start with the depth effect feature. When you use an image for your lock screen, elements in the foreground-such as a person or an object-can slightly overlap the time display for a unique 3D feel.
- How to enable it:
- Go to Settings > Wallpaper > Add New Wallpaper.
- Select a picture with a well-subjected photo.
- Turn on Depth Effect.
This subtle trick makes your lock screen stand out, especially on the Super Retina XDR display of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
2. Dynamic Island: Hidden Shortcuts
While it was heavily advertised, there were a few secret key shortcuts that might come as a surprise. This is going to be an interactive area where it will show background activities and one will be able to directly control running tasks.
- Cool Uses of Dynamic Island:
- Long press on the island to expand controls for apps like Music or Calls.
- Get realtime sports scores using Apple's Live Activities feature.
- You will be able to use Dynamic Island with third-party apps such as Uber to track rides in real time.
All these make it easier to multitask without having to be fully immersed into a plethora of apps.
3. Back Tap Gestures
A hidden accessibility gem, back tap lets you perform custom actions against double or triple tap of the back of your phone.
- How to set it up:
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap.
- Choose an action: for example, Take Screenshot or Open Control Center.
- Double Tap or Triple Tap to it.
The responsiveness of such taps, courtesy of the A16 Bionic chip in the iPhone 14 Pro Max makes this a nimble way to get to your favorite shortcuts.
4. Smart Photo Cutouts with Visual Lookup
iOS 16 Now, you can actually lift subjects from photos and drop them into other apps, such as Messages, Notes, or Mail, without needing Photoshop of any kind. Visual Look Up in iOS identifies objects present in an image to let you tap to cut them out. - How it works: 1. Open the Photos app and find an image that contains a clear subject.
- Long press on it until it pulls away from the background. 3. Then pull it out to another app and drop it, like Messages or Notes. This gives photo editing a whole new meaning; it's more fun than anything for sharing with custom stickers.
5. Battery Percentage in the Status Bar
After years of requests, iOS 16 finally brings back the display of battery percentage in the status bar-a nice thing for Pro Max users with larger screen real estate.
- How to turn it on:
- Head to Settings > Battery.
- Turn on Battery Percentage.
Goodbye swiping down to see how much juice you have left!
Improved Privacy with Safety Check - Safety Check is a security feature devised to make life easy for users in vulnerable situations, say in abusive relationships. An expedient review, it resets access to sensitive data, location sharing and app permissions included. - How it works: Open Settings > Privacy & Security > Safety Check.
- Tap either Emergency Reset or Manage Sharing & Access.
This is quite a powerful tool, in fact, it turns the iPhone 14 Pro Max into a device safe for anyone who wants to have complete control over their data.
7. Haptic Feedback on the Keyboard
Typing just got more satisfying with the introduction of haptic feedback on iOS 16. Every tap gives off a slight vibration with tactile sensation.
- How to enable it:
- Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback.
- Turn on Haptic.
This little tweak is useful for typing accurately on a 6.7-inch screen, like that of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
8. Focus Mode Filters
With iOS 16, Focus Mode has gotten an upgrade with the inclusion of filters-similarly to how modes would turn on and off, like Do Not Disturb and Work-that can change the behavior of apps. You could, for example, filter your emails to only see work emails during work hours.
- How to configure it:
- Go to *Settings > Focus > [Select Focus] *.
- Add App Filters for applications like Mail, Calendar, or Messages.
These smart filters let you be productive and block distractions that you don't need.
9. Face ID in Landscape Mode
Finally, iOS 16 brings landscape Face ID to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Whether you're lying on the couch or using your phone in landscape mode for gaming, Face ID will still unlock your phone with ease.
10. Faster Screenshot Edits with Quick Actions
A screenshot and a little quick editing have never been easier. With iOS 16, when a screenshot is taken, quick actions include options like copying the image to the clipboard, saving to an album, or immediately sharing with someone.
- Pro tip:
- Immediately after a screenshot is taken, tap on the preview to edit it.
Image annotation with the markup tools or text feature.
This makes information sharing faster as you work or collaborate remotely.
Conclusion: The Ultimate Experience on iPhone 14 Pro Max
The already-powerful hardware of the iPhone 14 Pro Max turns it into a superstar due to the hidden features within iOS 16: from advanced lock screen customizations to the Dynamic Island's hidden tricks and tools, these features unlock your device's full potential. Dive into those features that let you fully exploit your iPhone 14 Pro Max and discover new ways to work and play.
Have you discovered other hidden iOS 16 features? We'd love to hear about them in the comments below!
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