3 secret iPhone gestures you need to know

Master these easy moves to take your iPhone game to the next level.

Author

Lewis Wallace
February 18, 2023

You probably think you know how to get stuff done on your iPhone. But do you really know the best, fastest way to accomplish everything?

The three “secret” iPhone gestures in this week’s top post (and the accompanying video) will let you rip through common tasks at top speed. Plus, two bonus gestures put even more power at your fingertips.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

How-tos

3 secret iPhone gestures you need to know

There are a few hidden gestures you can learn on your iPhone. They can help you edit text, select a bunch of stuff in a list, and undo/redo wherever you are.

Track your medications on iPhone in the Health app

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News

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Only loyal Apple customers can use Apple Pay Later

Consumers will need to jump through hoops to be approved for Apple Pay Later, the company’s upcoming buy now, pay later service.

What to expect from the redesigned, faster iPhone 15 in 2023

Leaks have revealed plenty of details about the iPhone 15 series already, even though the next iOS handsets are not expected for months.

A message from Skylum

Luminar Neo marks a year of creative upgrades with a special offer for you

Skylum's full-featured photo editing app is celebrating its first birthday with big upgrades and a special offer for photographers.

Deals

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It’s old, but it’s solid. And the price can’t be beat!

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Reviews, recaps and recommendations

‘Hello Tomorrow!’ will send you over the moon with its retro-futuristic vibe [Apple TV+ recap]

The new Apple TV+ show blasts back to the future with Billy Crudup playing a Space Age pitchman fighting hard to keep his head above water.

Plus, more Apple TV+ recaps:

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Even Apple Watch Ultra needs a tough case

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Neo-noir thriller "Sharper" is a perfectly fine movie about con artists. Unfortunately, it's designed to be forgotten the day after it's been seen.

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At $180, the WH950NB noise-canceling over-ear headphones punch well above their weight, competing with $250 to $350 contenders.

Setups

Stunning Mac Pro rig sees massive audio upgrade [Setups]

There's nothing like a major upgrade. We return to one of the most magnificent computer setups we've seen lately, as it somehow found a way to top itself.

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This setup employs three separate Macs -- MacBook Pro, M1 MacBook Air and M1 Mac mini -- connecting two of them to a big external monitor using a KVM docking station.

Bizarre LG DualUp display beguiles another Mac fan [Setups]

Because the LG DualUp display is like two monitors in one, it's making inroads into computer setups like this MacBook Pro workstation.