Apple enthusiasts are expressing astonishment and excitement upon uncovering the ‘hack', leaving them completely amazed.
iPhone users have recently come to realize that the line at the bottom of their smartphone screen has a brilliant function.
In addition to the 2022 iPhone SE, individuals with an Apple phone made after the iPhone X won't find a home button on their device to press.
In 2017, Apple decided to remove the home button and replace Touch ID with advanced recognition technology.
When the home button was removed, tech enthusiasts were sad. A new report suggests that the company from California will get rid of all traditional buttons in their next model.
Before it was removed, the home button had multiple uses like unlocking your phone and closing apps.
Apple executives made the decision to remove it because they wanted the iPhone X to provide users with fresh and seamless experiences.
When the smartphone was launched, Philip Schiller, Apple's ex-senior VP of Worldwide Marketing, mentioned that it marked the start of a new era for the iPhone, with features like Face ID, AR games, and Animoji in Messages.
After removing the home button, Apple added the ‘home bar' or ‘home indicator' to the iPhone X.
This line, located at the bottom of your iPhone, allows you to switch between and close open apps by swiping left, right, or directly on the line.
People are only just discovering the function of the ‘home bar'. (Apple)
Even though the home bar was launched seven years ago, a few smartphone users are only now discovering its features with surprise.
One Instagram user recently wrote: “How did I not know this?”
“I'm new to iPhone thanks for this,” replied another regarding the hack.
“My jaw is on the floor,” said one TikTok account holder, while someone else typed: “I'm THIS old and just learned this??”
Keep in mind that if you have an iPhone with a home button, you won't have access to the home bar.
Apple has announced that the iOS 18 update will be released shortly.
Earlier this month, Apple revealed that iPhones will be able to download iOS 18 later this year.
The most recent software update, expected to arrive in the autumn, was revealed at the 2024 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on June 10th.
Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering, expressed excitement about the launch of iOS 18.
“It is a huge release with incredible features, including new levels of customisation and capability, a redesigned Photos app, and powerful ways to stay connected with Messages.”
iOS 18 will become publicly available later this year. (Apple)
During the tech summit at Apple Park, it was announced that ChatGPT would be included in the update without any extra charges for users.
After the announcement, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his enthusiasm about collaborating with Apple to introduce ChatGPT to their users in a fresh manner.
Apple shares our dedication to safety and innovation, and this collaboration is in line with OpenAI's goal of making advanced AI available to all.
Mashable reported that ChatGPT might introduce new features to iOS. These features could involve asking Siri for recipe suggestions and using Compose to create bedtime stories for children.
You can update a few iPhone models to iOS 18 when it is released later this year.
iPhone models you can update with iOS 18:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)
Apple has stated that iPhone X or older users won't be able to get iOS 18.
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