iOS 16: Trick to Create Perfect Geometric Shapes in Photos and Screenshots

last week, manzana It made headlines once again with the official launch of iOS 16along with first impressions of iPhone 14 Pro and other devices as soon as they are issued. However, despite having been around for years, a trick From the unknown iOS system has gained popularity, allowing Optimize screenshots and annotations on Application grades.

This trick appeared in tik tokAnd the It even resonated with media outlets like The Verge. in a very simple way, It allows you to create perfect arrows and geometric shapes, Even when the pulse of the hands is insufficient, it is somewhat unstable.

Create perfectly geometric shapes in iOS 16

Since the official release of iOS 13 three years ago, users have been able to create perfect shapes like arrows, squares, or perfect circles.

s No need for third party apps Or things like light pens, because fingers are the only tool.

To create something similar to what can be seen in the image above, with perfect geometric shapes, just follow these steps:

– Take one screenshot from iPhone.

– Click on picture at the bottom left.

On the snapshot editing panel, tap pencil icon at the top and select Tool at the bottom.

– User will be able to create shapes like Arrows, squares, diamonds or circles With your fingers, but after you draw it, you don’t have to lift your fingers.

Once you’re done, you’ll be able to see that without lifting your finger off the screen, the geometry will automatically appear with precise, straight lines if you have a perfect hand to make them.

It’s not just a feature that only applies to screenshots, of course, you can also do it on any other photos stored on device And what is more interesting, In the Apple Notes app.

The process is the same and you will just have to create the shapes with tools like markers, pencils or markers without moving your finger once you are done with them and they will be perfect automatically.

naturally, This trick works too IPAD. Among these, what is particularly interesting is the stylus, which is used as the Apple Pencil. This way, the user will be able to create a more professional note or send a screenshot highlighting a particular item without having to manually highlight it, which doesn’t always look good.

Two settings for the lock screen in iOS 16

1. Change notification preview

With iOS 16, you can choose how you see notifications on the lock screen. You can hide them and show a few at the bottom, create a group of notifications, or show them in a list.

To enable any of these three options, simply go to Settings > Notifications and in “as shown” Choose one of them.

You can also specify whether the preview is always on, only if the iPhone is unlocked or not. This is done from the section preview.

2. Change the color of the clock, text and other elements

With iOS 16, you can also change the style or color of the clock, text, and other items on the lock screen.

To do this, you have to do Long press on the lock screen to open the personalization menu. Then click ‘Personalize’ And change the style of the clock and the rest of the elements by choosing different shapes and colors.

Read on