TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive guide to the updated screenshot features in iOS 26, explaining how to capture, edit, and utilize screenshots effectively. It covers new settings, editing tools, and the integration of Apple Intelligence for enhanced functionality.
- Taking screenshots using buttons and Siri.
- Configuring screenshot settings for full-screen previews and format selection.
- Editing screenshots with markup tools, text, shapes, and signatures.
- Utilizing visual lookup and direct integration with apps like ChatGPT for enhanced information retrieval and actions.
Introduction to Screenshots in iOS 26 [0:00]
The video introduces the enhanced screenshot capabilities in iOS 26, highlighting their importance for capturing various content like calendars, social media posts, and recipes. It emphasizes the significant upgrades in iOS 26 and encourages viewers to download a free smart guide for step-by-step instructions. The guide aims to help users make the most of the new screenshot features.
How to Take Screenshots on iPhone [1:23]
The video explains two primary methods for taking screenshots on iPhones. The first involves simultaneously pressing the volume up button and the right side button, which results in a floating thumbnail appearing in the lower-left corner. The second method uses Siri by activating it with the side button or voice command ("Hey Siri") and asking it to take a screenshot. Tapping the floating thumbnail expands it into a full-screen view for editing.
Configuring Screenshot Settings in iOS 26 [2:41]
This section details the new "Screen Capture" settings in iOS 26, found in the general settings. It discusses the "Full Screen Previews" option, which, when enabled, directly opens the screenshot in full-screen mode for editing instead of showing a floating thumbnail. The advantage of floating thumbnails is the ability to take multiple screenshots quickly without extra steps. The settings also include an "Automatic Visual Lookup" feature and options to select the screenshot format (SDR or HDR), with HDR providing better resolution for use on larger devices.
Using Full Screen Screenshot Mode [5:39]
The video demonstrates how to use the full-screen screenshot mode in iOS 26, including cropping screenshots to focus on specific parts of the image. It explains the functions of the icons in the full-screen view, such as the "X" to discard the screenshot, the share button to send the screenshot without saving it to the camera roll, and the checkbox for additional tools. These tools include options to save the screenshot to photos or files, add it to a QuickNote, copy and delete it, or delete it immediately.
Markup Tools in Screenshots [9:26]
This section explores the markup tools available in the full-screen screenshot mode. By tapping the markup icon, users can access a range of tools like pens, highlighters, crayons, and paintbrushes to annotate screenshots. The color and thickness of these tools can be adjusted. The plus button provides options to add stickers, text, and shapes to the screenshot. A quick tip is shared on how to automatically correct shapes by holding a finger at the end of drawing a shape. Additionally, users can add signatures to documents directly from their phones.
Text Recognition and Full Page Screenshots [15:05]
The video explains how to extract text from screenshots by pressing and holding on the screenshot to select and copy the desired text. This text can then be pasted into other apps. The section also introduces the full-page screenshot feature, which allows users to capture an entire webpage or document as a single, long screenshot. This feature is available in Safari, Notes, Pages, Numbers, Mail, and other Apple-made apps.
MacWhisperer Power Tip: Visual Lookup and Apple Intelligence [19:15]
The power tip focuses on visual lookup, which is available on iPhones with Apple Intelligence. It allows users to summarize the content of a screenshot or have it read aloud. The search tool can identify products in the screenshot and find them on Google, eBay, Etsy, and Pinterest. The tool can also recognize events and offer to add them to the calendar, extracting relevant information like title, location, date, and time. Additionally, users can ask ChatGPT about the content of the screenshot, initiating a conversation based on the image.