Night vision: Blue light tells your brain to wake up. You can switch your iPhone to warmer red hues for bedtime — and it looks neat, too. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size. Turn on Color Filters, then choose Color Tint, and move Intensity and Hue all the way to the right.
Hidden iPhone features everyone should know
No matter how long you’ve owned your smartphone, there’s always more to learn about it. There are features you will never use, and some you won’t know you need until you find them.
Your iPhone and Apple Watch track various health metrics, from your heart rate to your breathing pattern. Here are five important health indicators to keep an eye on.
The iPhone has gone through many changes since its introduction in 2007. It’s not easy to keep up with all the neat stuff you can do with this phone, but here are some tips to get you started.
Level tool
Your iPhone replaces some items you’d typically find in a tool belt. The level feature lets you check whether an object is level, straight or flat:
- Open the pre-installed Measure app. If you don’t see it, open the App Store and search for Measure.
- Tap Level, then hold your iPhone against an object like a picture frame or desk.
Emergency Medical ID
You can set up an emergency medical ID that can be accessed from the lock screen. This includes important medical information and emergency contacts.
Let’s say you pass out and can’t use your phone. If someone nearby calls emergency services, first responders can access your critical medical information from the lock screen without needing your passcode. They can also see who to contact in case of an emergency.
You just need to set up your Medical ID to include the following information about you:
- Name.
- Age.
- Medical conditions.
- Medications.
- Allergies.
- Emergency contacts.
Here’s how to set up your Medical ID:
Make life easier with these 9 essential Android Quick Settings
With so many helpful Android features, there are probably at least a few that have bypassed your radar. Tap or click here for hidden Android features you should be using.
There’s another cool Android trick that you probably use daily. We’re talking about Quick Settings. So, what are they? They let you quickly adjust Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Do Not Disturb and more.
Android update: 4 new features we're excited about
Your phone’s operating system gets regular updates that not only come with critical security updates and patches but many times you’ll also get welcome new features.
Just a couple of weeks ago Apple fans were treated to a slew of new features for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Tap or click here to find out what came with the updates and how to get them.
Rest easy with these new Android sleep settings
With everything going on in the world today, it can be difficult to take a moment for ourselves and get some shut-eye. Not to mention those times when you can’t turn your thoughts off and just toss and turn all night.
The best online bedtime calculator for a great night's sleep
We’ve all been there. You’re reading a book, talking with a friend or got sucked into a new series on Netflix. Before you know it, it’s midnight.
And, whoops, you need to be up at 6 o’clock to get a jumpstart on a busy day of meetings. Now you’re counting on your fingers how many hours of sleep you’ll get.
Feeling restless? Set up your iPhone to help you sleep better
Getting a good night’s sleep is super important. Not only for productivity throughout the day but also our health. Being connected to your smartphone all the time doesn’t help matters. However, there is an iPhone feature that can actually help you sleep better.