While Apple presented yesterday a revised version of iOS 14.2 for those users who already have the new iPhone 12 (especially designed for those who already use iOS 14.1), there is no doubt that many people are still getting used to the new phone. mobile developed by the brand.
At the moment, it is not entirely clear why the update has been revised, although some media speculate that it could be related to bug fixes arising with installation problems.
Be that as it may, as we have already explained to you at different times, Apple decided to launch a total of 4 versions of its new mobile phone on the market, in such a way that the user who wants to get one can choose between different models depending on the size, specifications and necessary technical characteristics and, above all, price. Thus, we can start with the iPhone 12 Mini, moving on to the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and, finally, end with the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Although, in general, the use of new iPhone models are mainly characterized by being as simple as it is simple, it is true that it is not the same to go from an iPhone 11 to the latest version of the device, than to do it from an iPhone 6s or iPhone 7, since the company modified some aspects related to the use of the device and the operating system itself. For example, the typical Touch ID button that for a decade became the center of phone navigation, and that has remained on the iPhone SE, is no longer available since the launch of the iPhone X.
How to access home screen on iPhone 12 without button?
One of the first “problems” faced by users who come from another iPhone with a button is how to access the home screen . Fortunately, this button has originally been replaced by a Start gesture that is characterized above all by being as intuitive as it is simple.
- Touch the gesture area at the bottom of the iPhone 12 screen with your finger.
- Slide your finger to the top, exerting only a slight dragging motion. Then release immediately, no need to hold your finger down.
This gesture is useful to close any application and return to the home screen, or move from the lock screen to the main home screen.
How to switch between apps on iPhone 12? (Multitask)
Especially when we have some applications open on our iPhone 12, it is possible to easily slide through them until we reach the one we want to open. But how is it possible to switch between apps? Take note:
- Touch the gesture area at the bottom of the iPhone 12 screen with your finger, when the screen is unlocked and you are, for example, on the home screen.
- You will see how a new screen appears where, in miniature, the different open apps will be shown.
- Swipe with your finger from left to right in order to return to the previous application.
- Similarly, slide your finger from right to left to return to the next application.
Of course, keep in mind that if a certain application stops or is interrupted, the last application in which we were before opening this app will be the one that becomes the last most recent application. Therefore, we can only slide the finger backwards, and not forward.
How to force close or exit apps on iPhone 12
Sometimes when we have too many applications open at the same time on the iPhone, it may start to work slightly slower, or a little less stable. In these cases, forcing the closure of certain apps or even all of them can end up being very useful:
- We touch the gesture area at the bottom of the iPhone 12 screen with our finger. Now we continue to slide our finger a little more upwards, without lifting it immediately.
- Just at the moment when the Multitasking functionality appears (the background of the screen will become blurry and the different open apps will appear in thumbnail form), we lift our finger.
- Now you just have to slide from left to right to find that application you want to close. Once on top of it, slide your finger up, until the application disappears.
- If you want to close all the applications, you just have to slide your finger upwards continuously until they all disappear (as they are closed, the previous application is placed in front of us, until we close them all).
As we can see, it is an ideal option even when it comes to preventing those open applications from ending up making a dent in our battery.
How to access the iPhone 12 Control Center
Since the swipe up allows access to the multitasking applications quick switcher, and the swipe down offers the possibility of displaying the Notification Center, you are probably wondering how it is possible to easily access the Control Center, which among other interesting aspects , allows us to activate or deactivate Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity, Airplane Mode, turn on the flashlight, etc. How to do it? Too easy:
- We only have to slide down with your finger, but placing it in the upper right corner, right where we see the icons of coverage, the type of connectivity and if it is activated, the battery percentage.
- Once you are in this area you just have to slide your finger down.
After doing this, the configuration screen will appear where we can control some basic aspects and connectivity of our device.
