Brief Summary
This video highlights useful iPhone features and accessories, focusing on the iPhone 17 Pro and iOS 26. It covers hidden features like wallpaper suggestions in the Photos app, optimizing RAW photos for high-contrast scenes, and pairing and customizing AirPods Pro 3. Additionally, it discusses the customizable Back Tap feature and the new Apple crossbody strap, including its alternative uses.
- Wallpaper suggestions in the Photos app
- Optimizing RAW photos for high-contrast scenes
- Pairing and customizing AirPods Pro 3
- Customizable Back Tap feature
- Apple crossbody strap and its alternative uses
Intro
The video introduces a discussion of useful iPhone 17 Pro features and accessories that the presenter uses regularly. Many of the tips apply not only to the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air, but also to older iPhones running iOS 26, while some tips are specific to newer accessories.
Photos App wallpaper suggestions
The presenter discusses the wallpaper suggestions feature in the Photos app, which suggests photos and crops of images that would look good as wallpaper. To enable it, navigate to Settings, then Photos, and ensure "Show Featured Content" is enabled. The feature selects photos that are suitable for use as wallpaper.
Raw photos making moon pop
The presenter explains how to use RAW photos to capture high-contrast scenes, such as a bright moon in a dark environment. By turning on the RAW photo setting in the camera app, users can capture more image data and make more extensive edits to shadow detail and highlights using the default Photos app or a third-party app. To enable RAW capture, go to Settings, then Camera, select Formats, and turn on Pro Raw and Resolution Control, choosing JPEG lossless for the Pro Raw format. In the camera app, tap the JPEG/HEIF/RAW button to switch to RAW, which can capture images at 48 megapixels on the iPhone 17 Pro.
The AirPods Pro 3 case button
The presenter discusses pairing the AirPods Pro 3, noting that the pairing button is absent from the case. To pair, keep the AirPods Pro 3 in the case, open the lid, and they should automatically pair with an Apple device. For non-iCloud Apple devices or non-Apple devices, open the lid and double-tap the case to enter pairing mode. Additionally, users can enable a feature that pauses media when they fall asleep by going to Settings, tapping on the AirPods name, and turning on "Pause Media When Falling Asleep." The presenter also mentions that the AirPods settings menu contains features like head gestures, live translation, and camera remote.
iPhones invisible Features
The presenter highlights the iPhone's Back Tap feature, which allows users to perform actions by double or triple tapping the back of the phone. This customizable feature can be set up in Settings under Accessibility, then Touch, and then Back Tap, where users can assign different actions to double and triple taps, such as opening the Control Center. A dynamic island banner indicates when the action is performed, and this banner can be turned off in the Back Tap settings menu.
New iPhone accessory
The presenter introduces Apple's new crossbody strap for the iPhone, priced at $60. The strap is lined with magnets to keep it together and prevent accidental readjustments. Beyond its intended use with iPhones, the strap can also be used as a camera strap or to hold passes and IDs for amusement parks or conventions. The length of the strap makes it suitable for larger individuals, allowing them to comfortably carry their phone or camera at hip level.
Outro
The presenter concludes by asking viewers to share their favorite iPhone 17 or iOS 26 tips in the comments. They encourage viewers to like the video and subscribe for more content.
