ChrisJul 5, 2023
BasicAppleGuy
I was today years old when I learned you can take iPad screenshots by dragging your finger from the bottom left bezel towards the middle of the screen. 📸
Jul 5, 2023 at 8:31pmIvory for iOS
Show threadPeter JohnsonJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy I guarantee that a majority of users learn about that feature by accidentally taking a dragged screenshot 🙃
Show threadChristopher GrandeJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy I use this gesture all the time with the Apple Pencil. It's great for quick annotations and then sending off via a message or email.
Show threadKyozouJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy Thanks!
Show threadJamieJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy 🤯
Show threadChris Wu 🪐Jul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy WHAT
Show threadBrandon HorstJul 6, 2023
@MuseumShuffle @BasicAppleGuy Works with the pencil too
Show threadclarkeJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy Had to hunt for the setting to turn on for finger swipes (I think I disabled the quick note at some point because I kept accidentally bringing it up). Pretty cool, and definitely something I can use.
Show threadJared LiptonJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy Learned this completely accidentally when I first got my M2 Pro. Surprisingly useful.
Show threadCavalierBobJul 5, 2023

@BasicAppleGuy No idea about that either! I was just trying to take a screenshot on my iPad with the top and volume buttons and it wasn’t working. Used the finger drag tip you shared and it worked first try.

Thanks for sharing!

Show threadsashk 🇺🇦Jul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy is there a way to disable this? Annoys every time I want to swipe back and do it from the corner.
Show threadziplyneJul 5, 2023
@sashk i think it’s from apple pencil settings
Show threadsashk 🇺🇦Jul 6, 2023
@potatoDOTzip interesting. Thing is I don’t have pencil ;) but thanks, will look.
Show threadACJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy Game-changer on the iPad mini (A15), where button-chord screenies are a pain. I love this so much.
Show threadPhillip CohenJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy Cropping after is kinda buggy!
Show threadJason NickelJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy I keep accidentally activating it when I want to swipe back.
Show threadAaron MahlerJul 5, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy I literally did this by accident a few days ago and made the startled realization. I was familiar with the similar pencil motion that has existed for a while, though.
Show threadChristiaan KrasJul 6, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy oh so that’s what happened. I thought some buttons got stuck in the protective case.
Show threadDavid LevineJul 6, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy I remember finding it by accident within the last 6 months. I was so surprised. I did it a few times just to make sure I wasn’t losing my mind.
Show threadChris WagnerJul 6, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy not working for me…
Show threadBasicAppleGuyJul 6, 2023
@cwagdev I think stage manager might need to be off
Show threadDani 🍁Jul 7, 2023
@BasicAppleGuy OMG, that’s awesome. Thanks.