iOS Updates - Long-Press App Icons - New Text Scam Warning, too.
Welcome to the very first issue of the Tech Made Friendly Newsletter! I’m so excited to bring it to you… and I hope and trust you get something useful from every edition.
My intention is that this is an interactive newsletter. If you have questions about a specific iPhone, iPad or Mac issue, please let me know. I’ll be sure to address it in a future edition.
So… here we go!
Making Sure Your iPhone or iPad is Ready for the Upcoming iOS 27 Update
Here's a quick summary... check the video for more info: Summary: Before Apple releases its newest software update, it’s a good idea to make sure your device is running the latest version of iOS or iPadOS currently available.
In this video, I’ll show you how to:
• Find your current software version
• Check whether an update is available
• Download and install the latest update
• Prepare your device before beginning
• Confirm that the update installed correctly
The instructions are demonstrated on an iPhone, but the same steps work on an iPad:
Settings → General → Software Update
Before installing an update, remember to plug your device into power, choose a time when you won’t need it for a little while, and make sure you know your six-digit passcode. Your device will restart automatically during the process—that’s perfectly normal.
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Video #2: Using Long-Press to Find Extra Features for Everyday Apps
Summary: Most of us use the apps on our iPhone or iPad the same way: Find the icon, tap it, and wait for the app to open. It works perfectly well—but sometimes there’s a quicker way to get where you’re going.
Many app icons have a small menu of useful shortcuts hiding right on your Home Screen. To find them, you simply touch and hold an icon for about two seconds. Apple commonly calls these Quick Actions, although many people refer to the gesture itself as a “long press.”
For example, a long press on the Camera icon can let you jump directly to taking a selfie, recording a video, or shooting a portrait. Try it with Notes, and you can immediately create a checklist, scan a document, or record audio. Reminders can give you shortcuts to the lists you use most often.
These aren’t complicated advanced features. They’re simply convenient little time-savers that are easy to overlook—and once you start experimenting with them, you may be surprised by how many you find.
So, let’s uncover a few of those hidden shortcuts.
Remember: You can’t break it!
Bill Sklodowski
I've been helping people with technology - computers, phones, tablets and more - for about three decades! I've worked for companies like Apple and Sony in training and support positions, and I've taught Adult Ed classes for local school and University-based programs.
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