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Got an iPhone Duo? These 9 settings make it easier to use

By · Via TechCrunch · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The iPhone Duo replaces Face ID with Touch ID, prompting owners to register multiple fingerprints and utilize connected Apple Watches to maintain seamless device unlocking. Users can also enable touch-based unlocking to avoid pressing physical buttons during routine screen wakeups. Furthermore, disabling fixed volume settings allows audio controls to adjust dynamically according to the device's physical orientation.

Key points

  • Disabling fixed position volume controls ensures volume-up commands stay on the top or ri…: Disabling fixed position volume controls ensures volume-up commands stay on the top or right side.
  • Activating a nearby passcode-protected Apple Watch allows the foldable phone to unlock au…: Activating a nearby passcode-protected Apple Watch allows the foldable phone to unlock automatically.
  • Enabling the rest finger setting lets users unlock the smartphone without executing a phy…: Enabling the rest finger setting lets users unlock the smartphone without executing a physical button press.

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Apple’s new foldable, the iPhone Duo, has proven popular enough that the company can’t keep the device in stock. While the Duo introduces a new way to use an iPhone, getting the most out of this initial version may require adjusting a few settings to make it work better when it comes to everyday tasks, like unlocking the device with Touch ID, navigating the interface, and taking photos.

After spending some time with the Duo, we’d recommend making the following adjustments to make the new iPhone a bit easier to use, most notably when it comes to the use of Touch ID.

Settings to make it easier to live with Touch ID

Unlike modern iPhones, the Duo doesn’t support Face ID. That means you have to adjust to pressing a finger on the side of the device once again to authenticate with apps, unlock the device, and use Apple Pay. But there are a few things you can do to make the switch back to the older technology a bit less painful.

- Register extra fingerprints: This may seem like…

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