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How to remotely control your iPhone’s camera
Take a photo without touching your phone.
body>There are several reasons why you might not want to hold your iPhone while taking a picture: You need to snap the perfect still photo while your iPhone is on a tripod and don t want to spoil the shot by jostling it. You re taking a group photo but also want to be in it. You re too lazy to lift your finger. Whatever the reason, it s not a problem. There are actually a few different ways to remotely trigger the shutter button on an iPhone.
How to Instantly Play iPhone or iPad Audio on HomePod Mini
Khamosh Pathak
If you want to play iPhone or iPad audio directly to the HomePod or HomePod mini, you can tap your device on top of the smart speaker or use the AirPlay menu. But, alternatively, the fastest way is using a shortcut.
Using the Shortcuts app, you can create a simple automation that will instantly set the HomePod mini as the audio output device. Once it’s set up, you can trigger it from the Shortcuts widget, or you can add it directly to your home screen.
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