Well Connected

May 28, 2021 1 – 2:00 PM PT

I Didn’t Know my iPhone Could Do This!

This is the Well Connected class, I Didn’t Know my iPhone Could Do this. In this class we explore 6 different features of your iPhone that are often missed and unused. Our list will include:

The Magic of Long Press
Your Photo Favorites
Using the Magnifier
Scanning QR Codes
Do Not Disturb
Send Text Messages with Special Effects

We will define, demonstrate and explore each of these Nuggets.

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Additional Information from the class and more

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You can download the class handout/slides from the link below. If you prefer, you can optionally print the slides for your reference during class.

Things You Didn’t Know Well Connected

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Additional Information

iPhone User Guide

Senior Tech Club Recipes and Nuggets on the topics covered in this class:

	Image	Title	Description
		Sending Texts & iMessages with Special Effects	Many of us use texting as a basic communication tool. Even our children and grandchildren seem to respond better to texts than phone calls. We can also use texting to stay connected with friends. It’s just an easy way to stay in touch. The Message app on your iPhone and iPad is able to take our texts beyond the basics and allow you to add celebratory flair to a standard text message. In this recipe, you will learn about three enhancements that will add flair to text messaging, 1) Special Animation Effects, 2) Tapback Responses and 3) Handwriting a message.
		Read QR Codes with your iPhone	The iPhone camera can read QR (Quick Response) codes that you find on marketing materials, surveys and more. The process is easy and nugget-worthy.
		Add New Icons & Controls to Customize the Control Center	The new and somewhat hidden nugget on the Control Center is the ability to customize it adding additional icons and controls. For example, you can could add other frequently used apps and functions.
		Create a Brag Book with Photo Favorites	The Photos app has a simple feature that allows you to quickly create a photo album that is similar to the old-fashioned brag books that people used to carry. It is called the Favorites album. In 5 to 10 minutes of marking favorite photos, you can have your brag book ready for holiday gatherings.
		Sleeping and Driving with your iPhone – Exploring Do Not Disturb	Do Not Disturb is a function of your iPhone that provides the ability to turn off call and notifications from your device while you live your life. Life would include times where you do not want your iPhone to ring including when you sleep, church services, movies, concerts, meetings and more. Do not disturb also works to send telemarketers or other unwanted callers to voice mail.
		Use the iPhone Magnifier to Read the Fine Print	Since IOS 10, the iPhone has an easy to access Magnifier that will use your iPhones camera and flash as a Magnifier that you can use to read fine print or detail. This recipe will identify how to access the Magnifier, verify the Settings needed to make it available and a couple of essential options for lighting and focus.
		The Magic of Long Press	Long Press is a magical function. This Nugget provides a list of 10 ways that you can use a long press for shortcuts or quick access to functions on your iPhone.

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