Have you messed around with Live Text yet? I know that Apple drops all these features, and half the time, I forget that they exist until I really need them. But Live Text? It’s low-key, one of the
Most valuable features of the iPhone
right now.
The other day, I attempted to connect to my cousin’s WiFi. The password was an absurd combination of letters and digits attached to the rear of the router in minuscule lettering.
Rather than inputting everything manually (and making three errors), I simply aimed my camera at it, clicked the small Live Text button, copied it, and done—it’s finished. Zero stress. No mistakes.
Also:
iPhone users are freaking out after discovering this photos feature is suddenly gone—here’s the simple trick to get it back
Here’s How It Functions (If You Haven’t Started Using It Yet)
Honestly, it’s super simple:
- Launch your Camera app and point it towards any text, such as a sign or a label.
- Whenever the yellow brackets appear, simply tap the Live Text icon located at the bottom corner.
- You can copy, look up, translate… even call a number right from the image.
I’ve used it to grab text from receipts for budgeting, phone numbers from posters at the laundromat, and even ingredients from a food package for grocery orders.
This small tip will be useful when
taking notes
or
sending messages
It still functions with images you’ve previously captured; simply open the Photos app and test it out.
Seriously, It Saves Time
I slept on this for a while, but now I use it way more than I expected. It’s like—why would I type anything if my phone can just do it?
By the way, it also works on handwritten notes. I copied my kid’s school list straight from the fridge, and I didn’t have to retype a thing.
Anyway, just try it. Look for that Live Text icon next time you snap a picture of something with text. It’s not flashy, but once you start using it, it’s hard to stop.
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If you use your iPhone throughout the day like me, this small trick can make a significant difference, particularly when you’re rushed.
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