Argh, another crooked frame: Your phone can help next time you’re hanging something. On iPhone, open the preinstalled Measure app. Tap Level, then hold your iPhone against an object. On Android, open the Google app and search for “bubble level.”
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1. Markup
Markup is a powerful tool you might not even realize is there. It lets you edit screenshots and photos, add signatures to PDFs or other documents, insert text, and draw on images without downloading a third-party app.
To draw on photos:
- Open a photo from the photo and tap Edit, then the Markup button. It looks like a pencil inside a circle.
- Tap the Plus button to add Description, Text, Signature or Magnifier to zoom in.
- Once you’ve made your selection and made the edit, tap Done, then tap Done again.
2. Check if a surface is level
Next time you hang a frame, grab your iPhone instead of searching through the garage for a level. Here’s how it works:
- Open the pre-installed Measure app.
- Tap Level, then hold your iPhone against an object. Use it just as you would a normal level.
3. Delete your last 15 minutes of search history
Looking for a gift? Or maybe you’re searching for something private, like a health-related issue. It’s easy to wipe out the evidence if you use Google for your searches. Try this quick-delete option:
- Open the Google app.
- Tap on your profile picture in the top right-hand corner.
- The third option on the screen should be Delete last 15 minutes.
- There’s no confirmation button. Once you tap the button, your history will be deleted. There’s a short window in which you can undo the action.
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