What’s Appening: Update Your iPhone

It’s time to update your iPhone. Apple’s latest software update includes a bunch of really helpful new features. Minnesota Live producer Lauren Andrego shows us a few to take advantage of.

1. UNLOCK YOUR IPHONE WITH A FACE MASK ON 

   -You need the latest software update, and an iPhone 12 or higher
   -Go to “settings” then “face id” to redo the scan
   -You’ll scan without a mask on!
   -You can also tap “add glasses” and scan your face an additional time.
   -Now, your Face ID will recognize your face with a mask or glasses on2. FACETIME WITH WINDOWS AND ANDROID USERS

   -Friends and family with any smart devices — and a camera — can now join your Facetime calls!
   -Start FaceTime and then tap “Create Link”
   -When the “Share” pop-up appears, send the link to your recipients via email or text
   -All the recipient needs to do is open the link to join!

   3. USE LIVE TEXT TO COPY TEXT FROM PHOTOS

   -You no longer need to type out recipes, instructions, or captions from a photo
   -iPhone will now scan your photo from text and type out the words for you
   -Open the app where you want the text to appear (email, iMessages, etc.)
   -Tap where you want to place the text so the keyboard opens
   -Tap “Scan Text,” then position the camera over the text you want to insert.
   -Once brackets appear where you want them, tap “insert”

   4. GET AR WALKING DIRECTIONS IN MAPS

   

   -If you’re walking to your destination, Apple has made it easier than ever to navigate the streets.
   -Go to Apple Maps
   -Select your destination
   -Tap “GO,” then tap the AR cube button on the right side of the map.