RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
September 3, 2024 – 3 minutes read
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Overview
Did you know you can use the Dynamic Island to control your iPhone’s flashlight? The Dynamic Island is one of the most useful features, thanks to shortcuts like this.
There are many different ways to turn off the flashlight on your iPhone. The iPhone 14 Pro and any iPhone 15 models introduced an extra option for switching off your flashlight with Dynamic Island. Let’s explore this feature.
What is Dynamic Island
The Dynamic Island is a relatively new interactive iOS 16 feature housing the TrueDepth front camera notch.
Dynamic Island is a pill-shaped zone on the upper side of the iPhone display. It adapts the camera hardware and is a shape-shifting hub for vital iPhone alerts or your ongoing activity. Since the feature is triggered automatically, you can view a multitasking bar within seconds without additional actions.
This UI area displays;
- Alerts and Notifications
- Background Activity
- Access to Controls
- Real-Time Updates
Turning On/Off the Flashlight
First, access the Flashlight by swiping down on your Home Screen from the upper right. Refer to the below image:
Now, the Control Center will be displayed. See the below image:
Next, tap the Flashlight icon. See the following image:
Now, you will see a tiny flashlight icon in the Dynamic Island. Tap it. Refer to the below image:
Next, your Flashlight status will be shown in the Dynamic Island. Tap the icon to turn off the Flashlight. See the below image:
New Flashlight Feature
In the September 2024 iOS 18 update Apple will add swipe capabilities to control the Flashlight beam and brightness.
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