Mobile data
permission
Some apps offer fine control over how
they use data. For example, see mobile
data options in Settings > Music and
Settings > iTunes & App Stores, and the
Video Autoplay item in the latter.Stop uninvited use
You may want to limit access
to some features unless your device
recognizes you’re in control. In Settings
> Touch/Face ID & Passcode, look under
“Allow access when locked”. You won’t
want a stranger to get access.Hidden dictionaries
Select some text in iOS and tap
Look Up in the options bar that appears,
then scroll down and tap Manage
Dictionaries to download dictionaries
and thesauri for use with this feature.
(You might prefer to do this on Wi–Fi.)Restrict other apps
Not all apps offer fine control of
mobile data usage. To prevent others
going online when not using Wi–Fi,
scroll down to the list of apps in Settings
> Mobile Data, and turn off the switch
next to any app you want to restrict.Guard your privacy
Review whether apps can track
your real–world position in Settings >
Privacy > Location Services: always,
never, or only when using the app. Also,
ensure you haven’t unduly granted
access to personal things, like photos.Tweak the keyboard
Apple has a guide in Settings >
General > Keyboard at bit.ly/mfioskbd.
You may want to turn off auto–
capitalization/correction. Enable Caps
Lock lets you double–tap the Up–arrow
for capitals without holding that key.Home button
issues?
If your old iPad’s Home button is
wearing out, turn on AssistiveTouch
in Settings > General > Accessibility.
Set the single tap to Home, and
check the other actions available.Control Siri better
Siri usually speaks no matter
how you call it and whether it’s set for
voice or typed input. To have it speak
only if initiated with “Hey Siri”/from
headphones, pick Hands–Free Only in
Settings > General > Accessibility > Siri.Stop info leaking
In Settings > Notifications, set
Show Previews to When Unlocked so
detailed info isn’t shown on the Lock
screen until you use Touch/Face ID. Or
limit this to specific apps in the list;
each has a Show Previews setting.HOW TO Adjust important settings
How to do anything on your Mac, iPhone & iPad
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