Your iPhone includes powerful built-in features that can automate everyday tasks, save time, and make your device easier to use. These tutorials focus on practical tips and real-world solutions that help you customize your iPhone to fit the way you work and live.
Browse the tutorials below to learn how to create helpful automations, adjust settings, and discover features that can simplify your daily routine.
New tutorials are added regularly as I discover practical ways to solve everyday software and technology challenges.
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iPhone Shortcut: Automatically Lower Screen Brightness at Bedtime
Learn how to create an iPhone Shortcut that automatically lowers your screen brightness when Sleep Focus begins. This simple automation helps reduce eye strain, makes nighttime phone use more comfortable, and runs automatically every night using Apple’s Shortcuts app.
How to Automatically Lower iPhone Volume When Opening Apps
Learn how to automatically lower your iPhone’s volume whenever specific apps are opened using Apple’s Shortcuts app. This simple automation helps prevent unexpectedly loud videos while giving you complete control over which apps trigger the volume change.
How to Translate Voicemails Using Google Translate
Learn how to use Google Translate to transcribe and translate voicemail messages from another language. This quick tutorial walks through using voice input, automatic language detection, and your computer’s microphone to better understand unknown or suspicious voicemail recordings.
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