Discover 5 Exciting Uses for the iPhone 15's Dynamic Island Feature - Our Tech Expert Calls It a Game-Changer
With the iPhone 15, Apple introduced Dynamic Island, replacing the long-derided notch. Dynamic Island is a small blacked-out area at the top of the screen that houses the Face ID cameras. It can change shape to show extra data with supported apps and is considered a clever way of turning a design concession into a killer feature. Dynamic Island was introduced last year with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max and is now available on all four models of the iPhone 15. The feature is not available on the entry-level iPhone SE.
Here are 5 neat features of the iPhone 15’s Dynamic Island:
Authenticating Apple Pay: When starting an Apple Pay payment, Dynamic Island expands to reveal a green smiley face, confirming the user’s identity.
Keeping tabs on timers: Active timers are kept in plain sight on Dynamic Island. Users can hold down the island to access a larger window to pause or stop the timer.
Warning of privacy risks: If a small colored dot appears on Dynamic Island, it indicates that the camera or microphone is active. Green represents the camera, while red represents the microphone.
Controlling audio: When playing music, a podcast, or an audiobook, Dynamic Island expands slightly to display a small icon with the currently playing content. Holding down on the icon allows users to access playback controls.
Guiding navigation: When using Apple Maps for navigation, Dynamic Island displays small turn-by-turn navigation icons. Users can hold down on the island to expand it or tap it to open Apple Maps in full-screen mode.