How to take a selfie on iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |

If you are someone who has recently shifted to an iPhone and you are still getting used to the iPhone UI, then you should know how to take a selfie on iPhone.

iPhones are widely known and are appreciated for their crisp and clear picture quality. The iPhone camera is currently better than its counterparts in the market. iPhone is also compatible with all the major apps like Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, etc. You can easily upload and edit pictures on Instagram using an iPhone.

How To Click a Selfie on iPhone

Take a Selfie on iPhone in 3 Steps

Step-1 Open Camera App: To start with look for the camera app on your homepages. Alternatively, you can also go to the search bar and type Camera in your App library. This feature is available in iOS 14 and above.

After locating the Camera app, tap on it to open it.

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Step-2 Tap on the flip option: In the app, on the bottom of the screen you will notice multiple icons and options.

On the bottom right corner of the screen, you will see the camera flip option. The icon looks like the one in the picture below.

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Step-3 Tap on the Shutter button: The flip option will open your front camera. Finally, to click a selfie tap on the shutter button.

The shuttle button is a big white circular icon that predominates the bottom area of the screen. Within a second you will be able to click a selfie!

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FAQ

How to Click a Selfie on iPhone Without Touching it?

If you are on a slow adventure and think that taking selfies with your face all up in the camera is boring then you might want to keep your phone somewhere and then click the selfie.

Alternatively, if your camera angle does not allow you to touch the iPhone or the Shutter icon then again you need to take selfies hands-free. You can achieve this in the following ways:

  • Set a timer in the settings option of the camera
  • Another great feature is to turn on the Auto-smile option, this automatically clicks a picture when you smile
  • Ask Siri the AI of Apple to click a selfie for you, just say Hey Siri! Take a selfie
  • Use a selfie stick

What button to press to click a selfie?

iPhone clicks great Pictures and Selfies. The clear and high-definition photos taken by iPhone are acknowledged worldwide. Along with that iOS offers multiple features to click selfies in a hassle-free manner. You can click a picture by:

  • Pressing the big white circular shutter button on the bottom of the screen
  • Press the volume up button on the left side of the phone
  • Similarly, you can press the volume down button on the left side of your iPhone
 

Is Every Feature Different on iPhone?

For new iPhone users, it does seem that all the features and options that iOS offers are different. But this is not the case.

It is true that iPhone provides additional features, but all the features that you enjoyed in your Android device can be enjoyed in an iPhone, only the look and sometimes the name of the feature are different.

All the google developed apps run smoothly on iPhones. All features of apps like uploading a photo on Instagram, making group chats on WhatsApp, sending emails on Gmail, changing profile pictures on Facebook, etc. Can be enjoyed on an iPhone.

Is there a Beauty Filter in the iPhone selfie camera?

iPhones unfortunately don't offer any beauty filter for their front or back camera. In the newer versions of the iOS, the picture quality has definitely been better than in the older versions.

iPhones do have filters that you can apply while using the camera or later while editing but none of them are beauty filters. If you require a beauty filter to take your photo you can download additional apps that provide that function.

Does the iPhone Camera Make You Look Better?

Yes, the newer technologies on iPhone enhance the surroundings as well as your looks. Even though there is no filter, the iPhone camera in selfie mode appears to smoothen your skin, lessen the dark areas, and fix the shadows. This does result in your pictures turning out better than a normal picture.

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