Lock screen: control music from the lock screen | iOS 11 GuideLockscreenControl music from the Lock Screen
You can control music playback, even if the screen is locked. Simply press the Home button once to...
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Music miniplayer: quick playback controls | iOS 11 GuideMusic miniplayerQuick playback controls
Another useful feature in the Music app is the miniplayer, which sits at the bottom of the screen so...
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Recently added: quick access to recent music | iOS 11 GuideRecently addedQuick access to recent music
To save you searching through all your music to find that album you just bought, Music shows a selection...
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Up next: Queueing music with “up next” | iOS 11 GuideUp NextQueueing music with 'up next'
Having a party and want to be able to take requests without compromising your meticulously planned playlist? The "up...
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Message time: reveal when a message was sent | iOS 11 GuideMessage timeReveal when a message was sent
It’s not always clear when sending messages what time each text was sent or received, but if you...
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Show full names: who sent me that message? | iOS 11 GuideShow full namesWho sent me that message?
When looking at a conversation in Messages it’s not always clear who you’ve been talking to as by...
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Character count: check your SMS text length | iOS 11 GuideCharacter countCheck your SMS text length
Messages that are more than 160 characters long are billed as multiple text messages, so if you want...
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Favorites: not just for calls | iOS 11 GuideFavoritesNot just for calls
The Favorites and Recents lists in the Phone app are great for making quick calls and returning missed...
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Text messages: send an iMessage as an SMS | iOS 11 GuideText messagesSend an iMessage as an SMS
iMessage can sometimes stall if the service is experiencing problems, or if you’re out of Wi-Fi or 3G/4G...
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I’m not speaking to you: silence or cancel calls like a pro | iOS 11 GuideI’m not speaking to youSilence or cancel calls like a pro
It can be embarrassing if your phone rings when you’re in a meeting – even on silent, the...
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Battery usage: keep track of battery usage | iOS 11 GuideBattery UseKeep track of battery usage
To find out what apps are hitting the battery life hardest, open Settings and tap Battery. By default it...
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Managing Connections: save battery by turning off connections | iOS 11 GuideManaging ConnectionsSave battery by turning off connections
The cellular connections made by your iPhone can have an affect on your device’s battery life. 3G and...
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Brightness: dim the screen to save power | iOS 11 GuideBrightnessDim the screen to save power
The screen is one of the most significant drains on the battery. The good news is, the power the...
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Limit notifications: turn off lock screen alerts | iOS 11 GuideLimit notificationsTurn off lock screen alerts
Notifications can appear on the Lock screen, but they can be distracting, and use precious battery. To turn...
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Location services: limit your location usage | iOS 11 GuideLocation ServicesLimit your location usage
Some apps, such as Maps or Camera, request the use of your current location, however, some users may...
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Back button: return to the previous app | iOS 11 GuideBack buttonReturn to the previous app
Often, iPhone users find themselves tapping a link that opens in a completely separate app – say, a link in Messages to...
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Control Center: a suite of handy shortcuts | iOS 11 GuideControl CenterA suite of handy shortcuts
Control Center houses shortcuts to several apps, features, and settings. To quickly gain access to handy options in the...
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Do Not Disturb: get some peace and quiet | iOS 11 GuideDo Not DisturbGet some peace and quiet
Turning on the Do Not Disturb setting stops any notifications from apps appearing on your device. You’ll still...
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Using folders: organize apps like a pro | iOS 11 GuideUsing foldersOrganize apps like a pro
Folders can be used to group similar apps together, to save space on your Home Screen and make apps easier...
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Cover Sheet: see all your notifications | iOS 11 GuideCover SheetSee all your notifications
View all your received messages in one place via the Cover Sheet. This view can be seen on...
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