Apple launched the latest and greatest iPhones — the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max — over three months ago, and you’ve probably heard about iPhone 15 features like NameDrop, which lets you share contact info by moving your phones close together, and StandBy Mode, which turns your phone into a smart display.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have a few special new hardware features that you should know about to make the most of your new phone, including five amazing cameras, a new action button and charging at USB 3.0 speeds.
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If you haven’t had time to explore the features that are exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, there’s no time like the present. We’ve highlighted three Pro and Pro Max exclusive features 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 modes 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 the 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…
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