Apple has put more emphasis on improving Accessibility in iOS 14. While the introduction of “Headphone Audio Customization” and “Back Tap” has added new functionalities to the already feature-rich suite, the redesigned magnifier has made the utility more helpful. For a change, the digital magnifying glass is no longer buried deep into the Settings. Now, you can use the redesigned magnifier on your iPhone/iPad in iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 right from the home screen just like any other app. Sounds interesting, right? Let me help you get started!
Times when the eyes fail to discern tiny printed text, an always-on and quickly accessible magnifier becomes a lifesaver. With the revamped Magnifier promising to be more practical and user-friendly, I don’t think too many people may still want to carry a physical magnifying glass.
Enable Magnifier in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14
Enabling Magnifier in the latest version of iOS remains as straightforward as ever before.
Once you have enabled Magnifier on your device, you can choose to activate it using the triple-click shortcut.
Access Magnifier from App Library/ Home Screen on iPhone or iPad
After you have enabled Magnifier, you can access it right from the home screen or App Library of your device.
If you want to put Magnifier on the home screen of your device, simply drag it and place it on the desired home screen page. Going forward, you can launch it just like any other app from the home screen.
- Launch Magnifier from the home screen or App Library ( triple-click the side/home button and choose Magnifier).
- Right below the slider, you have the option to adjust brightness, contrast, choose from a variety of filters and even enable torch.
Customize Magnifier Settings on iPhone or iPad
Notably, you can customize Magnifier settings in iOS 14 or iPadOS 14. If you wish to have a more personalized experience, you should fine-tune it.
- Open Magnifier on your device.
Use and Customize Magnifier on iPhone or iPad
So, that’s how you can get the most out of the revamped Magnifier on your device. With the much-improved interface and features like handy adjustment tools for contrast, brightness, torch along with several filters, it’s become more helpful than ever before.
