There are two easy ways to open the Search screen on your iPhone. The Search feature can help you find data and apps on your device, as well as quickly search the internet.
To use the first option presented below, you will first need to update to iOS 16. Here’s how to use the Search function, sometimes called the smart search bar, on your iPhone:
From your unlocked Home screen, simply tap the Search button located in the center of the screen, toward the bottom just above the dock. This option is available in iOS 16.
You can also access the search screen by swiping the Home screen down. VoiceOver users single finger double tap and hold swiping the Home screen down or 3 finger swipe down.
The search screen should open with the keyboard already up and ready to enter something into the Search field. Just type whatever you’re looking for.
Your results will display automatically as you type.
