The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max have been out for a couple of months. By now, you’re probably familiar with some of the new features available on the phone, like StandBy Mode, which turns your phone into a smart display, and NameDrop, which you can use to share your contact information simply by placing your phone near someone else’s.
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However, if you haven’t had time to explore the features that are exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, you’re going to want to. While there aren’t many Pro and Pro Max exclusive features, we’ve gone ahead and highlighted three that you’ll definitely want to set up, configure and put to use. If you’re looking to get the most out of your new iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, here’s what you need to know.
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1. Set up the new action button
The action button is one of the biggest changes to the iPhone hardware in a long time, replacing the ring/silent switch that’s been around since the very first iPhone model. Instead of just toggling between ring and switch mode, the action can be customized to do things like turn on your flashlight, record a voice memo and run a shortcut.
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In Settings > Action Button, swipe through the various actions you want the action button to perform when pressed. These are actions you have available:
- Silent Mode (default): Switch between silent and ring mode.
- Focus: Turn on your main Focus mode, like Do Not Disturb.
- Flashlight: Turn on your rear flashlight.
- Voice Memo: Record an audio note.
- Magnifier: Use your camera as a magnifying glass.
- Shortcut: Trigger a shortcut you’ve downloaded or…
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