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10 HIDDEN iPHONE 15 AND iOS 17 FEATURES NEW (AND OLD) USERS NEED TO KNOW

So you just got a new iPhone 15. Maybe it’s your first iPhone ever, maybe you just haven’t upgraded in a while. You went through the setup, updated iOS to the latest (currently iOS 17.2), added your apps, set up your accounts and two-factor authentication…now what?

You’re probably having a great time with your new iPhone already, but there are a handful of hidden and lesser-known features and settings you’ll want to know about. Here’s a list of some of our favorite little settings and tips. You can do all this stuff in just a few minutes, and it might make your iPhone experience a whole lot more enjoyable.

1. CHANGE FOCUS AFTER YOU TAKE A PHOTO

With the iPhone 15, the camera app will automatically recognize when there is a person or pet (dog or cat) in the frame. You’ll see a little ƒ icon in the bottom corner of the viewfinder. When this is

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