iPhone 17 & iOS 26: Underused Features and New Accessories

Photos App Wallpaper Suggestions

• 💡 The Photos app can suggest images from your library that look great as iPhone wallpapers.
• ⚙️ To enable this feature, ensure "Show Featured Content" is turned on in Settings > Photos.

Capturing High-Contrast Scenes with RAW Photos

• 📸 For challenging lighting, like a bright subject in a dark environment or vice versa, use the Pro RAW format.
• 🌕 This allows for more extensive photo editing after capture, preserving detail in both shadows and highlights, as demonstrated with a moonlit scene.
• ⚠️ RAW files are large, but can be enabled in Settings > Camera > Formats under "Pro RAW & Close Up mode".

AirPods Pro 3 and iOS 26 Features

• 🎧 Pairing the AirPods Pro 3 to non-primary devices requires opening the lid and double-tapping the case.
• 😴 A useful iOS 26 feature allows your AirPods to pause media when you fall asleep, configurable in the AirPods settings.
• 🔍 Explore AirPods settings for other features like head gestures, live translation, and camera remote.

Invisible iPhone Features

• 👆 The Back Tap feature on your iPhone acts as a customizable invisible button on the back.
• 🎛️ Set up double or triple taps to trigger actions like opening the Control Center, flashlight, or apps.
• 🛠️ Configure Back Tap under Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap.

New iPhone Crossbody Strap

• 💰 Apple has released a new $60 crossbody strap for iPhones, featuring magnets for secure closure and length adjustment.
• 📸 Beyond phone use, the strap can be repurposed as a camera strap or for holding IDs at events.
• 📏 The strap is designed to be long enough for various body types, keeping the device at hip level.