StandBy mode is a useful feature on the iPhone that displays information on your nightstand while the device is charging. It is automatically enabled when your iPhone is connected to power and in a landscape orientation. You may need a stand for it to work properly. Customize StandBy mode by switching between different modes, adding or removing widgets, choosing clock styles, and displaying notifications and Now Playing information. You can also disable StandBy mode in the settings.
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How to Use iOS 17’s Check-In Feature for Safe Arrival Notifications
iOS 17 introduces the Check-In feature, simplifying the process of informing others about your safe arrival.
How to Change Your iPhone Passcode If You Forget It on iOS 17
Coming in September with iOS 17, Apple offers a solution if you change your iPhone’s passcode and forget it shortly after.
How to Recover and Permanently Delete Voicemails on Your iPhone
Deleting voicemails is easy in the Phone app, but deleted voicemails aren’t completely removed from your device. Deleting your first voicemail creates a folder called “Deleted Messages,” just in case you accidentally deleted a message or want to revisit it later. Deleted Messages can be listened to, undeleted, or permanently deleted using the “Clear All” option.
Elections Canada Aims to Empower Visually Impaired Voters with Innovative Mobile App
Elections Canada is actively searching for a proficient partner with the technical prowess to create a groundbreaking smartphone application. This app’s primary objective is to enable blind and visually impaired voters to independently verify their ballot selections.
Festival Trials Headset to Aid Visually Impaired
In a groundbreaking move toward inclusivity, the Forwards Festival in Bristol recently embarked on a world-first trial to offer visually impaired individuals an immersive festival experience. This pioneering initiative introduced a cutting-edge headset that not only allowed users to soak in the festival’s sounds but also provided them with a visual spectacle like never before.
Innovative Technology Empowers Blind and Partially Sighted Shoppers with Audible Product Information
Blind and partially sighted consumers constitute a growing demographic, and innovative solutions are emerging to facilitate their access to essential on-pack product information and nutritional details.
How to Use Per-App Settings on iOS
Per-app settings allow you to enable accessibility settings on an app-by-app basis instead of applying them system-wide. This can be useful if, for example, you need your Messages app to have a bigger text size but not your Settings app.
How to Get Siri to Read Articles Out Loud on iOS 17
On your iPhone, you can now ask Siri to read articles out loud. While speech-to-text has been available for a while, asking Siri to read any open articles is a new iOS 17 feature.
Navigating the NYC Subway with Commute Booster
New York City’s bustling subway system is a lifeline for millions of commuters, but for those with vision loss, navigating its complex corridors and stations can be a daunting challenge. Recognizing this need, researchers at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and Grossman School of Medicine have developed an innovative app called Commute Booster.
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