• The dynamic island notch serves as a hub for app shortcuts, alerts and notifications, which is interactive and can be touched or swiped.

  • 1.

    To create an app shortcut, select an app which is compatible with the Dynamic Island notch (E.g., Timer).

  • 2. Touch Clock.
  • 3. Touch Timers.
  • 4. Select the desired time for the timer (E.g., 30 minutes), then touch Start.
  • 5. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the Home screen.
  • 6.

    The amount of time left on the timer is displayed in the Dynamic Island notch.

  • 7.

    Touch the Dynamic Island notch.

  • 8. The timer app will open.
  • 9.

    Touch and hold the Dynamic Island notch to expand it.

  • 10.

    Here, you can access some quick settings.

  • 11.

    Tap anywhere outside the Dynamic Island notch to close the quick settings.

  • 12.

    You can have up to two Dynamic islands notches running at once. Select a second app (E.g., Music).

  • 13. Select the desired music track.
  • 14. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to return to the Home screen.
  • 15. Two Dynamic Island notches will appear.
  • 16. To close a Dynamic Island Notch, swipe Left.
  • 17. To re-open a Dynamic Island Notch, swipe Right.