Learn the basics
» To search for a suggestion, tap it.
» To search for text in the search field, tap on the keyboard.
Tip: To close the keyboard, tap .
Note: For voice search, see Speak.
Notifications
At the top of the screen, icons on the left notify you about new messages
or events. If you don’t know what an icon means, swipe the status bar
down for details.
When you install and open an app (see Add and update apps) you’ll be
asked if you want to allow the app to send notifications.
Tip: Getting too many notifications? Swipe up from the home screen and
tap Settings > Notifications > App Settings. Tap a switch to turn
notifications on/o.
Note: Your screen may look dierent.
Notifications screen. Swipe down from the top of the home screen down to view notifications.
Tip: To quickly change common settings, swipe the status bar down. For
more, see Quick settings.
Bubbles
Easily see and participate in conversations using notification bubbles that
float on top of the display.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings >
Notifications > Bubbles, then tap the switch to turn it on.
Then set up bubbles in an app, like Messages. From the home screen
tap Messages > your profile picture > Messages settings > Bubbles >
All conversations can bubble, Selected conversations can bubble, or
Nothing can bubble.
To use, tap a bubble to open and reply to a conversation. Drag the bubble
around the screen to move it.
Note: Not all apps support this feature.
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Tip: Swipe left or right to remove a
notification. Tap the arrow next to a
notification to see more.
Swipe down to see
your notifications.
Tap a notification to open it, or
choose an option, such as Reply.
Notifications