Forget magnifying glass, just turn your iPhone into a magnifier! Here is how | How-to

Forget magnifying glass, just turn your iPhone into a magnifier! Here is how

With the help of the Magnifier App on your iPhone, you can zoom in to the details of an object near you. Here is how you can turn it on.

By: HARISH KUMAR DUGH
| Updated on: May 15 2023, 17:13 IST
Why you should pick iPhone 14 Pro Max over other Apple iPhones
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1/6 As most Apple fans are eagerly waiting for the launch of the iPhone 15, there are those who want to go for the earlier models like the one from the iPhone 13 series or the iPhone 14 lineup. If you are confused which iPhone model you should opt for, then one of the best models of the iPhone 14 series, the iPhone 14 Pro Max could be the best choice- budget permitting. Here is why. (HT Tech)
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2/6 Though the iPhone 14 Pro Max is a bit pricey, it can be currently purchased at a discounted rate of Rs. 127999 (128GB) on Flipkart. The iPhone 14  Pro Max comes in four colour options- Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple. Less with exchange deal and bank offers. (HT Tech)
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3/6 The iPhone 14 Pro Max gets a 6.7 inch super retina XDR display with pro motion technology. It also supports Always-On display and dynamic island. Also, the  devices support emergency SOS and come with crash detection. (HT Tech)
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4/6 Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max houses a triple rear camera setup- 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP. along with a front camera of 12 MP. Notably on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models come with a 48MP camera. (AFP)
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5/6 The iPhone 14 Pro Max runs on A16 Bionic chipset compared to that A15 Bionic chipset or older chipset in other iPhone models. It is also splash, water and dust resistant and gets a IP68 rating (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529). (HT Tech)
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6/6 As can be seen, the difference is very much there. However, which one you want to opt for depends entirely on your budget and your requirement. Notably, it is always better to go for the newest model because it will get Apple support for a longer period. (AFP)
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Know how to turn on the Magnifier App on iPhone. (AFP)

You can turn your Apple iPhone into a magnifier and magnify the objects around you to see all the details more clearly. "In the Magnifier app, you can use your iPhone as a magnifying glass to zoom in on objects near you. You can also use your iPhone to detect people, objects, and scenes around you with Detection Mode and Image Descriptions," Apple said in a statement. Wondering how to switch on the Magnifier app on your iPhone? Here are the steps you need to follow.

How to turn on Magnifier app

There are several ways through which you can turn on the iPhone Magnifier app. Check them out below:

1. The simplest and easiest way to open a Magnifier is by clicking the Magnifier app icon. Notably, if you do not see the Magnifier app icon on the Home Screen, go to App Library, then look in the Utilities folder.

2. Via Accessibility Shortcuts

With Accessibility Shortcut, you can quickly turn on or off accessibility features by triple-clicking the side button (on an iPhone with Face ID) or triple-clicking the Home button (on other iPhone models). In order to set up Accessibility Shortcut, you will have to go to Settings, look for Accessibility Option, click on Accessibility Shortcut, then select the features you use the most. Once you set up the Accessibility shortcut, you can use it simply by triple-clicking the side button or Home button.

3. Via Open Control Center

In order to open the Control Center, on an iPhone with Face ID you will have to swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen. While on an iPhone with a Home button, users will have to swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen. Once you open the Control Center, click on the Magnifier button. Notably, if you do not find the Magnifier button, add it to Control Center by going to Settings, click on Control Center, then tap the Insert button next to Magnifier.

4. Tap the back of the iPhone

You can double-tap or triple-tap the back of the iPhone to perform actions such as taking a screenshot, turning on an accessibility feature, running a shortcut, and more. In order to turn the feature on, go to Settings, click on Accessibility, tap on Touch, and then tap Back Tap. Next, choose Double Tap or Triple Tap, then select an action. Now, to perform the action you set, double-tap or triple-tap the back of the iPhone.

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First Published Date: 15 May, 17:12 IST
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